Nice to meet you all

Hi All,

I'm going to see a 2004 Disco TD5 tomorrow, with a view to making it moin. Any tips folks?

Hi there and welcome!!
Remember it's nearly 2 decades old. Look for rust, look for hidden rust under under body seal etc.. check MOT history online

Thanks Kermit_rr

Yeah, it looks lovely and shiny all over, but I realise that's no guarantee! Those tinworms love dark damp places....

I see you are just down the road from me, I'm in Oakengates.
Can't help with the faults to look out for though but isn't that the one that suffers from rear chassis rot?

Hello and welcome

Flossie said:

I see you are just down the road from me, I'm in Oakengates.
Can't help with the faults to look out for though but isn't that the one that suffers from rear chassis rot?

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Hi Flossie, ha ha, yeah, In a youtube video of what to watch for, the rear rails are a must to check out apparently.

Chassis rust rear rails worst check all over, body mounts, anywhere mud and water get trapped TY

Welcome by the way TY

Thanks Tyregeezer, this thing has a tow hitch. I suspect the previous owner was guilty of equestrianism so mud is a definite maybe.

Welcome to the forum

There's a buyers guide in the disco section.

Main forum index:
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum

Discovery:
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/land-rover-discovery.8

Welcome home!

Thanks Hippo, buyers guide will be great. Plenty of time to read it too, as the one I was going to look at was sold just as I was on the way to eyeball it...!

Hi and welcome!

As mentioned, rust is the main issue, especially in the rear chassis. But also check the sills, inner front and rear wings and arches too. Sunroofs leak, check for oil in the injector loom (easy fix) which causes lumpy running and if fitted with ACE, the condition of the pipes as these are expensive.

If buying someone else’s modified vehicle, check for off road damage underneath and that the modifications have been done properly...

Let us know how you get on.

If you own a diagnostic tester, take it with you to check for fault codes.
If there are faults in the system, you can negotiate a lower price.