Thread: which year discovery to buy

[QUOTE=loanrangie;1196574]The D1 had problems around 94/95 so 96-98 are the best years to go for, electricals rarely give problems although the leccy windows switches and ecu do play up. Personally i would stay clear of ABS.......



I would like to know the issues with the 94 to 95 models also,and in regards to the abs how do you steer clear of abs when all the models from 96 have abs fitted as standard?

[quote=mandala1111;1196654]

Originally Posted by loanrangie

,and in regards to the abs how do you steer clear of abs when all the models from 96 have abs fitted as standard?

Met a basic 97 V8 D1 last year without ABS.

Any D1 with a few km will probably need the cooling system gone over, radiator, viscous fan clutch, hoses etc. The ignition amplifier may drop dead at any moment, upgrade recommended.
I can't say I have noticed any difference in reliability across the Disco range, that's just me though. I don't see that many that go off road.

[quote=mandala1111;1196654]

Originally Posted by loanrangie

The D1 had problems around 94/95 so 96-98 are the best years to go for, electricals rarely give problems although the leccy windows switches and ecu do play up. Personally i would stay clear of ABS.......



I would like to know the issues with the 94 to 95 models also,and in regards to the abs how do you steer clear of abs when all the models from 96 have abs fitted as standard?

Nope, my 98 tdi doesnt have abs, there was a period sometime in the honda ownership years where there were more electrical problems than previously or after, 99% of problems were sorted by 96 and apart from the usual wear n tear items 96-98 seem to be the most reliable and have a better build quality- if thats possible with a landy.

Originally Posted by bee utey

Every time a wheel sensor packs up your ABS stops working. Why not fit a switch in line with one ABS sensors? Better still fit a switch on its power supply. With a red light for "ABS off"

you cannot by pass any safety systems on a motor vehicle by law... ABS is a safety feature

I too have a '98 Disco and it doesn't have ABS. It hardly has any brakes at all but that's another issue...perhaps someone has installed a switch that bypasses the brake booster and I just need to find it so I can switch it back

Originally Posted by klappers

you cannot by pass any safety systems on a motor vehicle by law... ABS is a safety feature

Of course! Switch for off-road use only!

Is there an aftermarket ignition amplifier anyone can recommend if there are any available.Cheers.

[quote=cooper;1197105]

Originally Posted by loanrangie

As far as I know,Honda only had an agreement with LR to rebadge some Disco's at a time they were getting their 4WD designs under way.Do not remember any "ownership" involved.As usual.i could be wrong

Sorry mandala,i quoted Loanrangie,but somehow it has decided to change it to you.

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