DISCO 4 Reliability reputation

[sdewal]

Hi Guys

Planning to buy a new DISCO 4 SDV6 HSE. Checking online for information but scared now because of the reports which suggest that LRD 4 is not a reliable vehicle. My 11 years old daughter almost started to cry, when I told her about the reports and my reluctance to buy D4, because she has her heart set on DISCO 4.

I saw this forum and it's reputation. Unlike other forums where people just brag about a brand, this forum has a reputation of being honest. So here I am asking the question. Should I go with the purchase or fall back to X5. I am a first time DISCO buyer and have no idea about them. My only concern is their questionable reliability.

My intended DISCO specifications are given below (Also attached).






Group Inclusions Comments
Suspension & Driving Dynamics
Active Rear E-Differential
Roof & Exterior Styling All Standard Features

Glass & Exterior Mirrors
Power Sunroof
Privacy Glass
P6 Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Front and Rear Seats
Heated Windscreen
Headlamps & Lighting
P15 Xenon Adaptive Front Headlamps with Signature Day Time Running Lamps (DRL)
Automatic Headlamps with High Beam Assist (AHBA)
Surround Camera System (Requires 025LM or 025LN Sound Systems)
Parking & Visibility
Surround Camera System Included with P15
Blind Spot Monitor
Paint
Indus Silver or Black
Trim & Styling All Standard Features

Towing All Standard Features (Including Tow Bar)

Wheels
Wheel Style 510 (20" 5 Split Alloy Diamond
Turned Gloss Black Finish)
Locking wheel Nuts
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Interior Features All Standard Features

Seat Upholstry
Almond Windor
Seat Functionality All Standard Features
P6 Already Added earlier
Steering Wheel
Wood & Leather Streeing Wheel
Heated Streeing Wheel Added with P6
Streeing Column Elecyric Adjustment
Interior Trim & Styling
Straight Grained Walnut Trim Finisher Added with the Wood and Leather Streeing Wheel (No Cost Option)

Safety & Security All Standard Features

Comfert & Convenience Features
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cooled cuddy box
Home Link
Wade Sensing
Information, Comms and Entertainment
Meridian 825
Digital Radio
In Control Apps
Additional Option Packs
P10 Windsor Leather Door Armrests, Grab Handles, Top Rolls, Fascia Topper Pad
Requires Windsor Leather Seats
Accessories
Side Step

I need some honest feedback on the reliability of DISCOs before I go and burn the money. I am not going to sell it after 3 years as the warranty expires. That's what people seem to do with DISCOs.


Cheers

[ramblingboy42]

where did you get the reliability reports from?

Everything I've seen and heard points to the D4 as Land Rovers most reliable ever vehicle manufactured.

Perhaps you need to ring the garage in Birdsville and ask how many break down compared to other brands.

Where did you get that last line from? You say you saw this forum and it's reputation but you obviously haven't read anything.

Sorry for being harsh , but your opening and closing sentences are just utter bloody rubbish.

[loanrangie]

If you had driven one then it would be in your driveway already, i do not ever consider my kids opinions when buying a vehicle.

[Chops]

I found no problems, hence we have ordered ours.

Gee's I'm a bit over the wait though, 2 more weeks befor it's even being built,,,, ohhhhh the wait is killing me

[sheerluck]

The unreliable reputation probably only exists in the minds of Toyota drivers, who think their vehicles have "legendary reliability", when they have all sorts of issues.

Best thing to do is have a read through the D3/D4 forum here where you'll read through the trips, the mods, the breakdowns, everything warts and all.

I don't consider it unreliable at all. It is a very complex machine, and a step up in reliability from the D3 that I own.

[sdewal]

Thanks Chops

Which one did you order, if I may ask, and when?


Cheers

[LRD414]

Should I go with the purchase or fall back to X5. I am a first time DISCO buyer and have no idea about them .... I need some honest feedback on the reliability of DISCOs before I go and burn the money. I am not going to sell it after 3 years as the warranty expires. That's what people seem to do with DISCOs.

Welcome and "should I buy a D4 or X5" is not really a question that people here can answer for you. Only you truly know you're intended use and requirements. Plus you won't find many people that have done a detailed comparison to the X5 regarding reliability but you might get lucky.

However, this is an excellent place to start your D4 research, you will certainly get honest information if you read the wealth of detail available.
As mentioned above, the section you need to be in is here: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-4/

Obviously you will read about issues and problems, that is the nature of a vehicle specific forum.
So in order to develop a comparative opinion I would find an equivalent forum for X5's.
And keep in mind, many of the so-called issues are actually just to do with 6-10 year old vehicles for which things wear out.
The fact that people keep their D3s that long and continue to repair them tells me something.

But on here you will also read about the many, many happy D4 owners, myself included.
Of course you can always find horror stories on the internet and I think there is actually a few lemons out there but for the D4 these are a tiny tiny minority.

And finally, just a suggestion to take or leave, I would recommend reading up first and then asking more specific questions about elements or aspects that are of interest or concern to you.
An open-ended "is the D4 reliable" is less likely to illicit thoughtful responses because it's a bit like asking "how long is a piece of string"

Anyway, good luck.

Regards,
Scott

PS .... buy the D4 and stop the crying

[sdewal]

Thanks sheerluck

No toyota here.

[sheerluck]

The fact that people keep their D3s that long and continue to repair them tells me something.

Exactly Scott!
Another good resource is the UK site, where you'll get another warts and all opinion DISCO3.CO.UK - Index

If you have a look around there, have a look for the number of users that have "D3 Decade" under their name, signifying that they have owned their D3 for 10 years plus.

[scarry]

I am still waiting for mine to break down or become unreliable.

Oh,and that goes for the last three discos I had as well.

Never had one break down ever.

And they don't just sit in the carport,or go to the shops and back,they have done hundreds of thousands of K's all over the countryside and lots of remote area travel.