Thread: Discovery 4 purchase

Depending on your budget i'd be looking at a 3.0ltr with 8spd box which i believe is 2012 MY13.

Although the D4 2.7 seems less problematic,if you want a few more KW,a tune will sort it.

Def get the 8 speed and make sure it has been serviced..or get it done after buying.

Really nice box which makes the car easier to drive and towing is much smoother and keeps vehicle speed up without excessive shifting.

Also try to get one with some additional features eg higher spec stereo.. cameras...tow pack..etc 2014 models and up are nice.

I am leaning towards a 2011 MY11 TDV6 2.7, It has full service history and a few extra accessories which compliment it nicely. Is there anything to watch out for when going over one of these? Things to look out for?

Look to see what has been replaced eg turbo..manifolds
..gear box?..at least hopefully the gb would have been serviced..k's..not too high hopefully...lower control arms done?....warranty?

Timing belts?

Your budget will be the determining factor as it was with me. I could only afford the 2.7 6 speed, but got a 2011 as it had heaps of extras, like leather, better stereo / sat nav etc. But still a great car.

Originally Posted by DeRiecroft

I am leaning towards a 2011 MY11 TDV6 2.7, It has full service history and a few extra accessories which compliment it nicely. Is there anything to watch out for when going over one of these? Things to look out for?

Run front wheels over a large bump or kerb,see if it knocks,that will be front control arms worn.Or if badly worn will knock under brakes.

Check when timing belts were done,and as others have said,check when auto was last serviced.Might need doing

Also plastic piece in cooling system needs to be replaced if it hasn't been done.Replace coolant bottle as well,cheap OEM part.Float loves to play up every now and then

Check auto doesn't shudder under hard acceleration.

There is a coolant hose that runs close to one of the pullies left hand front of engine,check this.It has a clip on rocker cover that holds it in place.You will need to remove engine cover to see it.

A BAS tune will help it along considerably and get rid of a lot of turbo lag.

Inlet manifolds cracking are not an issue on the 2.7l.
Both my Indie and Dazza on here, have never seen a broken crank in a D4 2.7l,so you should be OK there.
The problem with the AC compresser valve also only seems to occur on the 3.0l,so that shouldn't be an issue.


Good luck with your purchase.