Help with possible purchase tomorrow

Hi
Having wanted a Landy for a while I am ready to take the plunge.

I have just registered and already have the cheek to ask for a little advice - sorry about that.
Ireland is not the best place for Landrover experts, so here I am.

I am looking a t a 1998 Discovery Td5 tomorrow, seems like quite a decent motor - see what you think.

Just built 4 mounts ago for off road bit of fun 2" lift kit new bf goodrich 265/75/16 tyres with new steel rims warn winch fitted by land rover 112000 miles safari snorkel new doe /taxed till 12/10 still have back seats can be fitted in 45mins with seat belts if required









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My questions are -

1 - The current owner says it runs great( I guess he would ) but he has admitted in advance that it struggles to get over 60mph ??
This is a concern - I found this post which gives a long list of things to check -
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/my-200tdi-really-2-5n-130018-3.html

Could it be the tyres ?

2 - anything else I should check , other than leaks , rattles, bad tracking/braking ?

Thank you in advance for your help and advice
Graham

1. U have some info here... http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/what-check-when-buying-discovery-131000.html ...concentrate on the warning lights thing too

2. Dont compare a Td5 with a 200tdi when it comes about engine management....nor a disco with a defender

3. If everything else is OK that powerloss thing can be repaired... could be something realated to turbo or even something simpler......IMO doable, some ideas here Td5 power reduced at full throttle - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum

Check for signs of diesel in the engine oil. If so walk away or get at least a £2k discount to cover the repairs.