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Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Good example - I learnt from this forum the alternators are prone to dying around 150000km taking battery with them. I bought (UK) and preemptively changed the alternator for $400 approx. using how-to from this forum.

Mate’s D4 (wife’s car) died in traffic last week 130,000km with daughter driving. Xmas tree dash lights. Needed to be towed. Dead battery also. $1,500 and now they are all angst they need to get rid of car etc. etc.

He’s on original LCAs also. I’ve told him another $1500 coming from the dealer.

Now 9/10 people are never going to care that much or be interested to learn the ins and outs. It just stings a lot when you get stuck on the side of the road.

The air compressor is a similar story.

Brake switch also easily fixed.

The rest is simple servicing and regular oil changes to engine and driveline.

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About to experience life in the 200,000+ club as of this weekend. To date no major problems.

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Yep. 216000km and no major problems either. I am going to jinx myself. Have preemptively changed the brake switch, the alternator, the EAS compressor, the reservoir valve block. Waiting on my GOE emergency air up kit to do the others.(been a long wait) Also replaced the upper water housing and air struts. All fully functional. I now have a nice set of spares.

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Originally Posted by SeanC

Yep. 216000km and no major problems either. I am going to jinx myself. Have preemptively changed the brake switch, the alternator, the EAS compressor, the reservoir valve block. Waiting on my GOE emergency air up kit to do the others.(been a long wait) Also replaced the upper water housing and air struts. All fully functional. I now have a nice set of spares.

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I heard GOE went out of business/closed (another thread) hence if correct, you’ll have an eternal wait

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

I heard GOE went out of business/closed (another thread) hence if correct, you’ll have an eternal wait

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Yes. Heard that as well. I do have the old version where you cut the airlines. Got it cheap but didn’t realise it was the old version. So I have a back-up.

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Originally Posted by SeanC

Yes. Heard that as well. I do have the old version where you cut the airlines. Got it cheap but didn’t realise it was the old version. So I have a back-up.

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There's more likelihood you'll need a thousand other things than that kit in my opinion, but of course, that's my opinion, and opinions are as common as - well you decide.

All I can say having come from a line of Toyota Landcruisers with the last being a 200 series Sahara is there is no such thing as the perfect vehicle for reliability. Spent 6k on a set of injectors and then 2 months later 6.5k on a blow turbo which filled my 1 month old exhaust system with oil requiring it to be replaces at another 1500.

That was the last straw for me.

My D4SDvs tows better up hills than the 200, is more refined than the 200, uses less fuel than the 200, and doesnt blow any smoke unlike the 200.

Did i enjoy the 200? Absolutely, Beast of a car and beautiful on the highway, capable off road and felt very rugged.

Do I love the D4? Absolutely. Dream to drive and much more nimble around town.

Each to their own but there is no such thing as the perfect vehicle. The disco does come damn close though...

Gday Laurie,

Aside from the code reader which I think is the first tool you should buy for the late model car of any brand , the other thing I would suggest is you either find out if the transmission has had an oil change OR do 1 as a matter of preventative maintenance. Land Rover originally sold it as sealed for life, but it seems life in Australia is longer than elsewhere so they do need a oil and filter change and it will make a difference to the life of the gearbox.

I wont go thru the details of it as there are plenty of threads on the forum about it ,and what oil etc etc you need.

Cheers Ean

What about engine crank n turbo failure reports?

I want one but was swayed to keep the D2 on advice from an indy about engine n turbo issue.. the rr tdv8 on the other hand the indy said they just don't see any issues with the engine.

Btw I travelled in a mates 70k 200 series and it was step back in time...so basic for the money and more worrying was the whoop d whoop ride at 120k..felt really unsure on the road! Mate has n is spending more cash to improve suspension n engine power to tow the big van..he's in for near 80k now!! Toyota tax🙄

Arghhhh. Just got the cascading list of faults HDC - Transmission - Access Height to keep me on my toes. MY08.

Noted one upper brake light not working but running light works. Otherside brake working no running light. Will replace with LR genuine today as first hope.

Battery on charge last night seems ok. 4 years old.

Anyone recently bought a brake pedal switch and know if LR part price is comparable with Ford part shop?

I rang Landrover in Canberra and they quoted me $66 for the brake light switch. I didn't buy it from them for obvious reasons. However the bloke did say he hasn't sold one in over 18 months which would lend you to believe the aftermarket replacements are good.

As for the globes he said any 21/5 W globe with the correct pin orientation is fine. I haven't checked into that myself yet. Tbh I'm surprised that the vehicle would be so particular about the exact electrical characteristics of one 21w globe vs another. Doesn't make sense to me.

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Originally Posted by Ean Austral

Gday Laurie,

Aside from the code reader which I think is the first tool you should buy for the late model car of any brand , the other thing I would suggest is you either find out if the transmission has had an oil change OR do 1 as a matter of preventative maintenance. Land Rover originally sold it as sealed for life, but it seems life in Australia is longer than elsewhere so they do need a oil and filter change and it will make a difference to the life of the gearbox.

I wont go thru the details of it as there are plenty of threads on the forum about it ,and what oil etc etc you need.

Cheers Ean

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Yep Ean have spent over 4 grand in making sure alls well ie; timing belts,serpentine belt,trans filter complete fluids and filters ,rotors and pads ,had codes read and no faults popping up so all good and running like a sewing machine .