Thread: My First Disco 4 Experience

Originally Posted by Tombie

Good write up Russ...

That’s a good representation and a good reason to ensure the vehicle has had regular transmission servicing.

I fitted the Steel Pan @ 40k and changed the fluid each 40k since (twice so far).

I’m just shy of 130k now and much of it offroad.

Work/Repairs carried out:
Front lower arm bushes (in my workshop) $400

Front and Rear Discs and Akebono pads (upgrade not repair as the originals had done 25k when pulled and were mint) still on this lot. $750 - done in my workshop.

Timing belts and idlers $1100 done and dusted by the dealer at 100k

Other than that everything else has been standard servicing or modifications..

I pay the dealer to do the servicing as they are cost competitive to me doing it myself.

I have so much on my plate it’s not worth me servicing the vehicle yet - I’ve done that for all vehicles up until the current 2 we have (there’s a D90 in Mrs Tombies driveway and it’s under warranty).

Once I clear my current projects from my workshop the vehicles will likely start my home servicing routine...

Choose wisely, Russ has some good advice - if you can find a dealer supported unit you have some protection...

Best of luck to you.

Lucky you,

If i could find one like that around here,i would use them...

All my other vehicles are dealer serviced,but not the LR,for good reason.

The Indie that does the(LR) work is around 50% to 60% the cost,and the work is done properly.



Well said,both Tombie and Russ.

Yes I agree with scarry - well said both Tombie and Russ!!

Well news of a sort I guess - the house is under contract and we have put in an offer on a block of land that is 550m from the beach - which appeases the wife greatly!! So, now its sort out the new house design, build, then buy new car! Its still a way off but we are edging closer to the day whereby I will have a Land Rover in the garage!

Cheers and thanks all for the great input,
Tricky