Member Since: 25 Jan 2016
Location: Fighting the bad guys.........
Posts: 57
Sorry should have said that when I purchased my Disco I has a constant tone from the reversing sensors when in reverse too. Disco-Mike plugged it into his IIDTool and it indicated a faulty reversing sensor. If you have anybody local that has one its worth giving then a shout Stay Low, Move Fast.....
12th Oct 2016 7:48 pm
bakerstreet
Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 24
I am trying to find an independant LR mechanic in my area, but not having much luck. I'm too far out for two of the ones I've found on here.
Another update:
Even if my cars do low miles, I still like to get them serviced annually. I try to follow the yearly schedule that’s in the service book. In my cars’ case it was last serviced on 08/10/2015 @ 157k, so I decided that I would do the same.
For servicing, I use an independant mobile mechanic. He is a good friend of mine and he has looked after nearly all of my cars. Not LR trained, but he is very good and I’m very picky on who I let look after my cars. He also comes to my house and services my wife’s car as well as looking after my Mum and Dad’s vehicles.
He lets me supply the parts. Generally speaking I get my LR service parts from DLS on Ebay and the Oil from Euro Car Parts. I try and take advantage of the 30% off weekends. I do not buy LR service parts.
When I removed the rear wheels, I saw the pads were quite low, so I decided to replace with new pads (Eisher from Euro Car Parts). Also purchased new discs from DLS. The good thing about Land Rovers is parts like brake discs and pads are very cost effective to replace. My mechanic informed me that there discs were ok, but I as I had bought the discs, it was a chance for a clean sheet on the brakes, so on my request he fitted the discs and adjusted the handbrake shoes at the same time.
Nothing dramatic to report on the service. He did find a bit of slight play in the front drivers side wheel bearing, so I shall order a new one and probably get a small local LR specialist to fit it. I recently found them whilst out riding my bike. Only two miles from my house, which is much closer than the other company I used. They look like they mostly deal in Defenders, but a wheel bearing shouldn’t be too complex. Previous experience has also taught me that it's good to not stick to one garage for servicing and or repairs
Few pics of the car up in the air. I coveted his jack. Annodised finish, lighter and easier to use than mine, which is now 20 years.
My OCD has been satisfied with another stamp in the book and a few more pieces of paperwork in the file
I changed the air filter myself. I was nice to see that the previous owner paid for LR parts as the Air Filter was a Land Rover air filter
Next items on the list is choose some new tyres, fix the door trim. May see if I can find a local bodyshop to assist with that one. I'll also order a wheel bearing. Will probably use DLS again.
Got a visit to the LR factory to see the classic restoration department on the 14th of next month, so I’d like the Disco to be in tip top shape for that visit
Expect more updates in the coming months.
22nd Oct 2016 9:44 am
Beanwood
Member Since: 16 Oct 2016
Location: Nr Bristol
Posts: 58
Thanks for sharing your experiences - please keep them coming. I hope to be joining the D3 owning ranks soon.
23rd Oct 2016 12:44 pm
bakerstreet
Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 24
Time for another update.
Had the dreaded yellow suspension warning light come on the dash a couple of months ago. It came and went a few times. However, I’ve been driving long enough to pay attention to the behavior of the car combined with warning lights. The car was driving fine. Suspension was even raising and leveling properly on startup. The warning bong was more annoying, especially as my 22 month old would replicate the bong every time is sounded!
The specialist originally traced the fault to a faulty exhaust port located above the rear diff. They replaced the part, but after a day the issue re-surfaced. I don’t use the car during the week, so it just spent a week at the garage.
They traced the problem back to the compressor. I asked about the refurb kits and they said based on their experience, they weren’t really worth it, so I decided to go for the new compressor. My car is an early model and I’m not surprised its failing, as it’s 11 years old and my car isn’t exactly low miles. They did me a package price on the new compressor and the exhaust port, so I’m relatively happy. Also, when I eventually sell it, it will be a good selling point.
Whilst it was in the garage I asked them to reattach the side trim on the driver's’ door. That has been half hanging off since I bought it and it really lets the look of the car down. I was a bit scared to try and pull the trim off and reattach accordingly, and the specialist said it was an easy job. Looks much better for it
This was my original short term plans for the car when I purchased it in July.
Remove the chrome side tubes (Don’t like them) - Decided I’m keeping them
Replace the IO Play bluetooth kit with a parrot MKi9200 or Asteroid and a KRAM cable so I can get music from phone through all the speakers. - Done (Really pleased with it)
Fit Dog guard and divider - Fitted a dog guard. Trying to find a divider Basic Service (Oil change, Air filter, oil filter, cabin filter and lubricate the hinges) - [b]Done
Re-attach the flapping plastic trim on the drivers’ door - Done
I know the car will need new tyres before the MOT. I recon there is around another 2k’s worth left on the current Michelins. I’m still undecided on what tyre to go for. Quite tempted with some early D4 19in alloys, but that’s an upgrade and I’m trying to resist those.
Updated To Do List
Decide on new tyres
Paint the metalwork and towing eye by the tow bar electrics
Source a dog guard divider
Purchase new wheel bearing
Off to the Land Rover factory on Monday, so will post some photos up from the visit. Going to try and get a pic of the Disco by a large Land Rovber sign at the factory
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