2013 Discovery 4 SDV6 SE 85k km

[Aldz]

Hi everyone.

I'm currently in the market for a new bigger car and the Discovery 4 is one of the cars that I'm going to be looking at. At the moment we have a Audi A3 Sline, but now we have a toddler a another baby due in September we need to upgrade.

After reading through so many post and reviews on Google I get the feeling there are a few people out there who don't like Euro cars. I'm originally from Scotland and love them , hence the reason I've had our Audi for close to 10 years.

I've never owned a LR but I'm just wondering if a 2013 discovery 4 with 85k km might not be worth it. We are going to see it Wednesday and I will be having a good look through the service book to see what's work has been done to it over the years. I will also get a car history check and if we do love it I will have it inspected before we buy it. Is there anything to look out for , or have you heard of certain components that may need fixed ?

Hopefully I hear some feed back before Wednesday.

Thanks for your time .

Cheers,
Christopher.

[rocket rod]

Hi Chris and welcome to LR ownership (hopefully). People will probably post here all the things you should look out for but I reckon the best thing to do is get the service history and take it to an independent workshop in your area for a once over. They will know all the things to look for. 85k is not much for a 5 year old car. If you have the VIN you can log into Topix Home | TOPIx and find out a bit of info on that specific car. If the indi finds something and it's not major you can use that as a barging tool for a better price.

[DiscoJeffster]

Always remember it’s 1% who come to forums to praise a product. Most come for a solution to a problem. For this reason it will seem like LR’s are fraught with troublesome ownership. Not so, but there are some common problems unquestionably, just like all brands.

[Aldz]

Thanks for the quick reply fellas.

Yes I will certainly be having a good look through the service book and if we decide we want it then we will definitely gat a Indy to have a look over it. Thanks for the link to Topix as well. Like you say Jeff all brands have problems some more than others. My Audi hasn't been perfect but its still a great car.

[kelvo]

That one might not have a service book the service history is online, definitely from MY14 onwards, and can only be filled out by authorised dealers.

You can check with the VIN here Land Rover

[Eric SDV6SE]

Hi Chris,

LR standard oil service intervals are too long at 24,000km or 12 months, most do about 10,000km or 6 months with the D4.

major items to look for include:
- play in the front lower control arms, a common failure. The hydrobushes fail, leak grease and are characterised by a clunk under acceleration and braking.
- oil leaks around the top of the engine, the intakes are all plastic and on some the manifolds develop cracks over time. Remove the engine cover (undo the oil cap and lift the large plastic cover off exposing the throttle body and tops of the manifolds) for a closer inspection.
- check if the car raises and lowers correctly, front first, then rear when lowering, vice versa when raising. Abnormal raising and lowering indicates faults in the ELectronic Air Suspension, leaks or a worn compressor. Be careful not to overheat Air Comp.
- leaks from rear and front differential and central transfer case. These are strong units, but not unbreakable.
- look for signs of deep water crossings, including mud up in the inside wheel arches, up in behind the air compressor and air tank underneath the car, plus and road rash on the cross members etc.
- timing and fuel pump belts are due at 120,000km from memory, cost to do varies from 1800 to 2400. Failure of the timing belt means game over for the engine top end.

Awesome vehicles, In my mind nothing else comes close in terms of capability and comfort, takes bit to wrap your head around them, but I wouldn’t have anything else right now.
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[DiscoJeffster]

- timing and fuel pump belts are due at 120,000km from memory, cost to do varies from 1800 to 2400. Failure of the timing belt means game over for the engine
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More like 182,000km or 7 years on the 3L engine.

[Eric SDV6SE]

Thanks DJ, couldn’t remember exactly when off the top of my head.

[kelvo]

For MY13 onwards routine servicing is every 26,000Km or 12 months.

Timing belt and rear fuel pump belt is at 182,000Km or 7 years.

ZF recommend that the auto is serviced every 100,000Km or 8 years, if used for towing, many drives at high speed or sporty driving the interval should be reduced.

[Hugh Jars]

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