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    10 Years

    Its been a long since I logged in and posted.

    I have owned the D4 for 10 years now. She has just over 200,000k on her now.

    Mods that were done
    18' GOE Rims I was on the original group buy
    Kaymar Rear Bar
    Long Range Fuel Tank
    Land Rover Bull Bar
    LRBT Bluetooth audio module
    Mitchell Brothers Tow Hitch

    It has been serviced trough out its life including Transmission oil and filter.

    Things that have gone wrong
    The RH intake manifold split so while we were at it both sides were done and the coolant cross over as well.
    The AC Compressor failed all fixed now.

    The front control arm bushings and ball joints as well the steering rack ends were done.

    She has been a great car and I have no plans to sell her. The only real thing that bothers me about it is the failed crankshaft lottery.
    If that happens then car is basically scrap value. Its a pity Land Rover won't deal with this problem.

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    In much the same situation with my 2007 TD.6 Sport , New front diff , lower control arms , new compressor and alternator , and various other bits and pieces . valuation is just about at rock bottom , and if crank shaft goes it becomes a garden gnome .

    No plans to sell or trade as serves its purpose well and will drive untill what ever , just because the valuation is low dose not mean its caput only has 168k , still a great drive .

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    Well done.
    My 2010 D4 is at the 200k mark also.
    I've only owned it for 40k and 3 years.
    unfortunately I've done
    Timing belts,
    LCAs front
    HP fuel pump $$
    Alternator
    and the air compressor is getting very tired


    What is a LRBT Bluetooth audio module? does it enable bluetooth audio to a low spec radio? Its the only thing i wish my D4 had. the AUX isn't the same.

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    Mine too

    I remember when you posted up at 4 years. time flies.

    Mines 10 years in two weeks. 204K now. I have had it from new. About a third towing 3.5 tonne.

    Its never left me stranded but have done all the usual things.

    LCAs

    Front wheel bearings 120K

    Replaced both turbos when timing belts done, but think real issue was warped exhaust manifold, which was replaced later. 150K

    Water inlet

    Transmission rebuilt 180K

    Both inlet manifolds replaced. (did both when one started to leak)

    Oil cooler replaced at same time to fix oil leak.

    AC compressor last week, AC is good again now.

    Still original starter, alternator and compressor. (did replace the drier at about 4 years)

    Front oil seal has not popped out.

    Crank shaft still good.

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    My 2010 is in a similar position. Too good to scrap but not worth much to sell. Mine is at 290,000 hard km of rough road touring and towing for most of its life as well as a long stint as daily drive around town.

    My AC compressor has just failed for the second time and they want $6000 plus to fix it as it needs everything replaced due to contamination, including the TX valve, which apparently requires dash removal to change. At this stage we will just keep it without an air con, but I may decide to fix it at some time in the future.

    Mine was good up till around 200,000, when everything started going wrong, AC compressor, manifolds, turbos, radiator, transfer case, rear tail shaft intermediate bearing, hand brake, a few shocks front and rear, several LCA's etc etc. Transmission and engine is still fine, although it has had many transmission oil changes as it does get very hot when towing if you look at the temps on an ODBII. The temp gauge never moves, however.

    There are still no issues with electronics or body and no squeaks or rattles anywhere, other than the LCA's which need replacing again. The EPB failed for a second time a year or two ago and won't be replaced this time. Cleaning and adjustment didn't fix it.

    We mainly use it for serious off roading and as a spare car (we have three LR's and my son has two so we need a spare!!) and use the TDV6 Vogue for towing and touring and a fair bit of off roading, these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Warrzone View Post
    Well done.

    What is a LRBT Bluetooth audio module? does it enable bluetooth audio to a low spec radio? Its the only thing i wish my D4 had. the AUX isn't the same.
    YouTube

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    Quote Originally Posted by disco4now View Post
    I remember when you posted up at 4 years. time flies.


    Thats possibly the last time I posted

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobD View Post

    Mine was good up till around 200,000, when everything started going wrong, AC compressor, manifolds, turbos, radiator, transfer case, rear tail shaft intermediate bearing, hand brake, a few shocks front and rear, several LCA's etc etc. Transmission and engine is still fine, although it has had many transmission oil changes as it does get very hot when towing if you look at the temps on an ODBII. The temp gauge never moves, however.
    Mine was similar, hit 7 years and 200k and things started to fail/break, with the last major item being the complete failure of the Primary turbo compressor wheel that also damaged the secondary, so that was two new turbo's plus incidentals. I don't currently have working A/C or radio either. The clock spring in the steering column is playing up as well, with the buttons misaligning on occasion.

    Work done has been;
    Both inlet manifolds after one failed
    LCA's (multiple times)
    EPB replaced
    Compressor replaced (warranty)
    Rear upper tailgate release
    Coolant level sensor and tank (replacement is giving the same errors again)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackrex View Post
    Mine was similar, hit 7 years and 200k and things started to fail/break, with the last major item being the complete failure of the Primary turbo compressor wheel that also damaged the secondary, so that was two new turbo's plus incidentals. I don't currently have working A/C or radio either. The clock spring in the steering column is playing up as well, with the buttons misaligning on occasion.

    Work done has been;
    Both inlet manifolds after one failed
    LCA's (multiple times)
    EPB replaced
    Compressor replaced (warranty)
    Rear upper tailgate release
    Coolant level sensor and tank (replacement is giving the same errors again)
    Buttons mis aligning isn’t necessarily the clock spring per say. I had that issue. Volume up was down etc. Fix was battery disconnect, remove airbag, unclip steering wheel switch connectors and use a contact cleaner to clean the plug male and female ends. Put it back together again. Took longer to make a small tool to remove the airbag than the entire fix.

    My AC was fixed with a new displacement valve in the compressor rather than a whole new compressor (but I obviously don’t know why yours isn’t working).
    2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
    2007 Audi RS4 (B7)

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    Disco 10 years

    If you want to hang onto the vehicle, and eliminate the crankshaft lottery, would it be worth changing the bearings to those with anti-rotation tags?

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