DISCO 4 Reliability reputation

**DI5CO** · 14th June 2016, 06:39 PM

I'm on my 3rd Disco. Had a 1996 D1 V8 on gas, ok except after 7 yrs gas part was becoming unreliable.
2nd was a 1999 D2 TD5 had that for 130000ks and was 17yrs old when I sold it. It was still going fine and I had done a few outback trips and the thing was very reliable. Only went on a tray once when the fuel pump went but it was 15yrs old at the time so I can't complain.
3rd Disco, I've had 3 months and it's a new SDV6 SE so can't offer my reliability issues yet but I wouldn't have bought it if I didn't think it was going to be unreliable.

Most people won't compare the 2, D4/cruiser/Prado/Jeep. X5 compare with Touareg/Merc or anything without a transfer box. You won't need the e diff if your comparing with the 5. Disco will go way further than the 5.
If your after a practical car for camping, towing, kids etc go the disco, if your after style go the 5, our friends have a new 5 and they do look nice with the big fat rear wheels. Or wait 6-12 months and get the Disco 5!
Too many choices!!

Good luck!
Dave

**Russrobe** · 14th June 2016, 06:48 PM

Agree with Dave the X5 was nowhere to be seen on our lis of possibilities. Ours included Land Cruiser, Prado or Troop Carrier.

**WhiteD3** · 14th June 2016, 06:50 PM

I too am on my 3rd disco. In 2007 I purchased a new D3 V6 petrol and did a 100k in 4 years; no dramas apart adjusting my foot to minimise fuel consumption. On the strength of the D3 in 2011 I bought a D4 TDV6 and did another 100k in 3 years; no dramas. Currently driving a 2014 D4 SDV6 and have done 64k with no dramas.

My boss is in his 3rd D3/4.

They are great vehicles but like all brands you can get a lemon and you only ever hear the stories about the bad one's; the problems people have had, etc. They are a complex machine (like all newer cars and Patrols and Cruisers are no different) and require quality servicing by someone who knows what they are doing.

Having said that; SWMBOs 2016 Golf is no different. Chock full of technology and requires a brain surgeon with a PC to service it.

Tombie · 14th June 2016, 06:52 PM

Well said guys.

**sdewal** · 14th June 2016, 07:09 PM

Thanks Simms

I arrived at D4 after all of the reasons you mentioned. I even speked-up mine to the level of 20" 5 split diamond black gloss rims, upgraded meridian sound system etc...

Than I compared the D4 with LC200 Sahara, just to see and then an article came up regarding the reliability of LRs. Some JD report in 2013 suggested that LRs have only 83% reliability. That's what made me nervous and I started to dig more.

**sdewal** · 14th June 2016, 07:15 PM

Thanks DI5CO

Best advise man. Thanks again.

Sadly they say there ain't gonna be a DISCO 5

**sdewal** · 14th June 2016, 07:17 PM

Hi Lukeis

Which one did you order? Has it arrived?

**DI5CO** · 14th June 2016, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by sdewal

Thanks DI5CO

Best advise man. Thanks again.

Sadly they say there ain't gonna be a DISCO 5

No probs!
This is some spy footage of the disco 5
[ame]http://youtu.be/mWTuee1bcBw[/ame]

**rocmic** · 14th June 2016, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Geedublya

2010 D4 V8, 160000 km no issues except for drivers side rear door actuator not locking/unlocking intermittently (not an unknown problem, actuator to be replaced), MAP sensor fault intermittently occurs (waiting for a new MAP sensor from the UK). Vehicle has been serviced as required with one set of front lower control arm bushes, a bonnet switch and a LHS front wheel bearing the only non-consumables replaced.
Both of the intermittent faults have occurred in the last 5K and are easy fixes (the door actuator is a pain to get your hand in there though).

Sdewal I know Geedublya's car and it is not just a soccer mum/ highway car.
Geoff uses it as intended, fantastic car ( questionable tow vehicle, sorry Geoff, just kidding

). Seriously I had a D3 for eight years, 200,00 km, and then (when it rolled and was written off) have had no hesitation in buying a D4.
Usual things make sure it is maintained (but that goes for any vehicle).
I have no doubt you will enjoy it immensely.
Cheers
Mike

**jon3950** · 14th June 2016, 08:53 PM

**** this, I don't even drive one anymore and I'm still sick of having to justify the Disco's reliability. There is way too much bull**** written by clueless journos still questioning LR reliability. The Disco 4 is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned, period, and mine was far from mollycoddled.

As for that website, its just someone with an axe to grind, ignore it.

You may prefer an X5 over a Disco and that's fine. They are very different to each other, but both are modern, complex vehicles and both have the potential to have problems. Reliability is no more a concern for either of them so don't let it sway your choice.

Just buy the one you like and enjoy it.

Cheers,
Jon

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