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WrekinWrinkly

New Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #1

Hi All,

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

 

kermit_rr

Very

Full Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #2

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

 

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WrekinWrinkly

New Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #3

Thanks Kermit_rr

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

 

Flossie

Well-Known Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #4

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?

 

brianp38dse

Well-Known Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #5

Hello and welcome

 

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WrekinWrinkly

New Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #6

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.

 

tyregeezer

Well-Known Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #7

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

 

tyregeezer

Well-Known Member

• Jan 7, 2022

• #8

Welcome by the way TY

 

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WrekinWrinkly

New Member

• Jan 8, 2022

• #9

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

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Jan 8, 2022

• #10

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

 

Mark Piercy

Well fumbled member....

Full Member

• Jan 8, 2022

• #11

Welcome home!

 

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WrekinWrinkly

New Member

• Jan 8, 2022

• #12

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...!

 

Knappster

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Jan 9, 2022

• #13

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.

 

JUKE179r

Well-Known Member

• Jan 9, 2022

• #14

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.