Thread: How many km's is too many (Discovery)?

Originally Posted by AndrewMilne

Hi Wade,
I don't think that 170,000 km is a lot for a vehicle that is 10 - 14 years old, especially if there is evidence that it has been well maintained. In my own view, this is especially so if you're looking at a TD5 (you didn't give us any idea about that).

At such kilometreage, a properly maintained automatic transmission gearbox should also have plenty of life left.

I purchased a 2004 TD5 / auto with 178,000 on the clock about a year ago, for about the amount that you mention. In hindsight, it may have been a bit much, but it stood out head-and-shoulders above the others that I looked at, in terms of appearing to have been well looked after.
Do you know of a mechanic or workshop familiar with the Disco that you could get to check it over for you? A Land Rover specialist in Perth did that for me for a very reasonable charge (like $100).
Good luck, Andrew Milne

Hi Andrew, can I please have the contact of the guy in Perth? I am going to get a Disco and I don't really understand much about engine! I am a Geologist too!

Cheers

Originally Posted by geomasocco

Hi Andrew, can I please have the contact of the guy in Perth? I am going to get a Disco and I don't really understand much about engine! I am a Geologist too!

Cheers

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Originally Posted by AndrewMilne

Hang on a minute there, NYGuy!

Are you not the guy who recently bought a vehicle, and then regaled us with all the problems that you had, just getting it home????


I'm thinking that I would rather put my money on Peter51.


AndrewMilne

Yes i am that guy. But to be fair to the vehicle. All problems it had was common Landrover issues.

Exhaust Manifold
Boost Modulator
ETC ETC

I also changed the front drive shaft, although there was nothing wrong with it.

Most of my problems was lack of boost and I did take it to a LR Mech who was suppose to fix common problems.

At the end of the day it made it home and returned great fuel economy to boot.

It didn't let me down.

It had nothing worse than any other 13 yo vehicle. Sometimes its not KM`s but time that kills things.

Yes it needed work, with out a doubt. Somethings needed doing others was precaution on my behalf.

I am not an expert, but unless you know the common things have been done, then just about any Discovery of similar age regardless of kms may have these issues.

LT230 oil leaks being one. Probably can last for along time with out repair, however it wil need doing one day.

I have had my TD5 2001 since new. It has been maintained since day dot. Now has 340,000 Kms and runs like a dream. Almost like new.
It comes down to maintenance really. I hope to keep mine as long as it goes. Apparently 600,000 kms should be the lifespan of a well maintained vehicle like this (so I am told by different people)
Good luck!

there is no such thing as too many KMs on a landrover regardless of the types of KMs they are.

maintenance and repair history combined with the evidence of use is key.

good luck with the search, Dont discount a good D1 unless you really need the space.

If you're looking around in perth I can get you the Vin numbers of a couple of td5 D2's that you should keep well clear of unless you get them stupid cheap or intend to drive them the rest of the way into the ground.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

there is no such thing as too many KMs on a landrover regardless of the types of KMs they are.

maintenance and repair history combined with the evidence of use is key.

good luck with the search, Dont discount a good D1 unless you really need the space.

If you're looking around in perth I can get you the Vin numbers of a couple of td5 D2's that you should keep well clear of unless you get them stupid cheap or intend to drive them the rest of the way into the ground.

Hi Blknight.aus,

I think I agree with you, and would like to add my own observation : namely that I don't think the evidence of use, care & maintenance really HAS to be by a recognizable / well known Dealer / Service workshop.

Obviously, if it is not, it needs to have been by a credible person (prior owner) or entity.

That ("credibility") may be the hard bit to satisfy yourself of.
I think that talking to a person for 5-10 minutes usually gives you a fair idea abut that.

But a good conman can be hard to spot!
BUT (again) - do they drive Disco's?!

Being in Perth, I just have to hope that my D2a is not one of the VINs to which you refer!


Regards,
AndrewMilne

Just sold my D2 after 8+ yrs of ownership in which time I did all my own maintenance/servicing & kept a word file record of everything.
Only had two lookers when selling it - the first was just an obvious 'tyre kicker' & the second, after inspecting the vehicle condition and service records plus asking a few questions, didn't even want to drive it before buying it.

So I'm convinced that records, backed up by the condition of the vehicle are very important - irrespective of whether the servicing was done by a recognised Landy service centre or a dedicated owner.

Originally Posted by Xtreme

Just sold my D2 after 8+ yrs of ownership in which time I did all my own maintenance/servicing & kept a word file record of everything.
Only had two lookers when selling it - the first was just an obvious 'tyre kicker' & the second, after inspecting the vehicle condition and service records plus asking a few questions, didn't even want to drive it before buying it.

So I'm convinced that records, backed up by the condition of the vehicle are very important - irrespective of whether the servicing was done by a recognised Landy service centre or a dedicated owner.

Hi Roger,
Well done on the sale.
Do you mind saying how many km were on the odometer, just out of interest?
Andrew