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Sammyboy
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 40
  
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Have seen a 65 plate D4 HSE 79,000 miles in immaculate condition (internal very clean outside the paintwork has literally no marks etc) Full complete Main Dealer service history including belts changed last year.
Its price is £25,900.
Any advice on what to look out for or whether the price is right is very welcome.
TIA
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 14th Dec 2023 5:09 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8233
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I have owned a my64 HSE luxury with factory fitted remote FBH and HSW for 5 years and the only thing I would swap it for is another HSE with HSWheel, factory fitted remote FBHeater, adaptive CC and adaptive xenon lights.
The service history can be confirmed online and if done recently you have nothing to worry about except perhaps a gearbox oil flush(negotiable?).
You don’t say who the seller is, main dealer, garage dealer or private, if private make sure it is paid for. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 14th Dec 2023 6:35 pm |
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stephenw46
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1216
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I have Owned my 2014 D4since 2017 now Done 98500mls and runs like a dream tows the tin hut like it’s not there but I have had lr extended warranty on it al the time and as we go all over Europe it’s been piece of mind wil be keeping my pride and joy until they make another D4 good luck
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| 14th Dec 2023 7:37 pm |
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AndyButch
Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett
Posts: 110
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Sammy, I had a 2016 Landmark that was written off so I replaced it with a 65 plate HSELuxury earlier this year. The price does seem a little high but the low mileage and history probably justifies that.
I’d check the sound of the EPB to ensure it’s not likely to fail soon, check the suspension goes up and down without any faults and check for nice dry, dusty inlet manifolds. Lastly move the heatshield out of the way and check for the centre rubber splitting on the rear propshaft. If it’s got side steps get them off ASAP as the sills will be rusty underneath 
Apart from servicing and common things like EPB on my old one (I do take them off- road a lot), centre propshaft bearing wear and a new steering UJ, my D4’s have given me 20k miles a year of wonderful ownership, used in every way they should, towing the caravan, cruising the motorway, camping and enjoying green lanes; there’s no other car like them  1978 Series 3 88 Military Green (Gone)
1983 110 V8 Masai Red (Gone)
1997 Discovery 1 XS Cobalt Blue (Gone)
1999 Defender 110 TD5 Safari Epsom Green (Gone)
2001 Freelander Sport Buckingham Blue (Gone)
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark Yulong White "Larry" (Written off)
2015 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Corris Grey "Sol"
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| 14th Dec 2023 9:30 pm |
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Carl and Petra
Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Hautes Pyrenees
Posts: 219
 
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In fairness our D4 is high milage and internally looks new even with using it as a dive vehicle and the dogs car.
But….unless you are prepared for very high maintenance bills on an overly awkward engine i would avoid one.
Not a problem if you have the money or aptitude and time to work on it yourself but it has put me off ever buying a Land Rover again. I do my own work but it is time intensive and the nature of the body being fitted over the engine is a pita.
Dealers rip you off to a stupid level and competant garages are few and far between for these vehicles.
Next car will either be a Jeep Wrangler or the new Toyota Landcruiser.
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| 14th Dec 2023 10:46 pm |
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Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 1670
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I would be checking for availability of a good trusted Land Rover specialist independent garage in your area. That will keep your running costs down and , in my view, smooth out your ownership.
I went for closing traffic , blind spot and cross traffic monitoring on my 2015 car which I believe was the most important extra, so worth checking if it has this system fitted.
I would check when the batteries (both small and main) were last replaced. The originals will be pretty much end of life on a car this age if still fitted. A warranty is important. Issues I’ve had that it would be worth finding out if covered by a warranty:
Battery replacement
Door lock ceasing to work ( this may leave your door stuck locked, meaning entry from inside by wrecking the door card. I’ve had one rear door lock give up the ghost.
Tailgate lock ceased working (stuck shut)
Rear prop shaft centre bearing (you should ask for an inspection report if not replaced already) in my view
Sun roof drain leaking. Check the foot wells and carpets for damp ( front and rear). You can test these by pouring water down them and check it comes out under the car .
Get some security solutions for your front and rear lights which can be stolen .
Be prepared to do (or get done) an extra oil change per year , due to oil dilution . This is more prevalent on ad blue models like the one you’re looking at if you do shorter journeys.
Brake pipe corrosion is a possibility and the LR service schedule has them being replaced as an option by the age of your car, so get a report on those (or check if replaced).
Good luck Gary
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| 14th Dec 2023 11:21 pm |
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popsdosh
Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
Location: cambs
Posts: 442
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in the present market its about 5k over priced in my view ! It is just getting to the age when maintenance events may start to add up . So unless you have a real need for that type of vehicle , I would walk on by.
For that money you can pick up D5s now as any discovery value is dropping at anything up to £1K a month right now.
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| 15th Dec 2023 7:29 am |
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Sammyboy
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 40
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Thanks everyone for some very helpful advice, very much appreciated.
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| 15th Dec 2023 8:57 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10810
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Sammyboy - Whereabouts in Hampshire are you ? There are some good indys in this area.
NJSS
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| 15th Dec 2023 10:21 am |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2522
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Been using West 4 X 4 in swanmore for 10 years and they are always excellent ..although mark is semi retired now the new lads are top guys and genuine enthusiasts book early as the are always busy which speaks volumes
ref the car its towards the higher end cost wise but sounds a higher end car condition wise car. MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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| 15th Dec 2023 11:55 am |
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riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
Posts: 2227
 
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Hi,
I would stick the reg in wbac to find out what the trade would want to buy it at auction for 
very low at the mo, if they want it at all 
then add on a bit if its private, (sellers already lost enough!)
add a bit more if its an indie dealer and add on loads more if its main stealer,
after all the dealers do like to make some profit and they should be giving a warranty
(more profit for the main stealer but should also be better warranty, allegedly!)
 Transit! 2019
Gone D3 HSE 2008
Another Porsche Cayenne 2022
Gone Porsche Cayenne 2020
Gone RRS HSE Dynamic 2016
Gone RRS HSE LUX 2011
Gone RRS HSE 2006
Gone D3 SE 2.7 2008
gone D2 Td5 1999
I plan on living forever and so far so good !
Club DG Mclaren stuff
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| 15th Dec 2023 9:58 pm |
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Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 1116
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Gearbox flush needs doing.
Great cars with decent service history at a proper place.
Go for it but with your eyes open. You'll need a good independent to maintain it.
If you do that you'll stand the best possibility of another 95k.
IMHO ignore the comparison with a D5... Jim
2014 Discovery 4 XXV SDV6 Causeway Grey
2016 Discovery 4 HSE Lux SDV6 Loire Blue - now gone
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| 15th Dec 2023 11:45 pm |
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