Member Since: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 936
If you read the instructions on fitting the multi height plate it only gets fitted if tow ball is required at a certain height,
MY18 RRS Autobiography Fuji White
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Isuzu Utah D Max(Gone)
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10th Sep 2015 8:34 pm
Reginald Molehusband
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
Location: West Calder
Posts: 632
Top tip, thanks.
Of course the towbar appeared miraculously (and without cost to myself, I might add) on the car with no paperwork or manual so I have a good reason for not having read it in this case.
As a side comment, when my D4 was about 6 months old the rear cross member had already become well rusty, to be seen around the trailer electrics. I have had the LR warranty folk look at it 3 or 4 times over the years. On one occasion they agreed it was crap and had it painted! But that's as far as it went. Now I have a nice shiney new cross member, not a sign of rust. And I had them wax-oil it after fitting to match the rest of my chassis.
Result! 2016 D4 Landmark SDV6 (Euro6), Zanzibar (late run D4)
2009 D4 HSE TDV6, Bali blue (first run D4)
2007 RRS TDV8 HSE, some blue
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Member Since: 24 Oct 2008
Location: kent
Posts: 928
Has anyone had to wait over a month for them to check it, Sidcup or croydon can't look at it till October 15th,terrible
11th Sep 2015 12:08 pm
kona_221
Member Since: 24 Oct 2013
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 99
Got my letter on 14 Aug, just had mine today.
45mins, passed no problems, plus its now nice and clean!54 D3 TDV6 AUTO HSE - Oct13 > Present
EGR Blank'd, Geoff's Trans Flush, RLD Sump Guard & Wheel Protector, Clear Side Repeaters, De-Tango'd, Beanie Grill, Colour Coded Arches & Tailgate, D4 Rear Lights, Traxide Split Charge, Yellow Top Aux Battery
51 Defender TD5 110 Country - Oct09 > Nov13
11th Sep 2015 12:13 pm
overmuchogrande
Member Since: 06 Aug 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 78
After doing the inspection and the result being "it failed spectacularly", meant I had to get my MY06 D3 done under the recall notice.
I agreed with the dealer that they could pick it up Monday 7th, which they did and at the time they said they would, the took it, did the work estimated at 4 days and as promised, brought it back to me tonight.
New rear cross member, new fixed multi height towbar and new twin sockets as well as well as washed and vacuumed.
I am actually quite pleased as I do tow more than "occasionally" and with lots of different trailers anywhere from 1.2t to the full fat 3.5t so a fixed towbar to me actually makes sense.
I have to say that the dealer (Hunters Land Rover at Garstang, Preston) have been brilliant at what they have done so its a thumbs up from me for them.
11th Sep 2015 7:54 pm
supercover
Member Since: 05 Feb 2015
Location: Alfreton
Posts: 5
Mine is booked in for two weeks time. I don't think the towbar has ever been removed, so that should be interesting.
I wonder which loan car I will get?
12th Sep 2015 7:31 am
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
Letter arrived yesterday - I already have a replacement cross member and fixed towbar courtesy of the lady that didn't like the look of the rear end and decided to rearrange it for me
Might take it in though - free clean and valet appeals
Steve
12th Sep 2015 7:33 am
r4ff
Member Since: 30 Apr 2013
Location: York
Posts: 512
Was presented with my letter on coming home yesterday... gonna have to wait till the end of the month to book it in as work has me busy for the next fortnight what is this life, if full of care?
we have no time to stand and stare.
12th Sep 2015 9:31 am
Nodge68
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1014
Just booked mine in for its check and wash on the 23rd of October. Apparently my dealer only offers the replacement rear cross member as the standard repair. The dealer said that I could be without the Discovery for up to 2 weeks, should it fail the test.Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
D3 TDV6. Gone.
Got mine back yesterday. No fixed towbar fitted in the end. Once the new crossmember was fitted and my original detachable towbar fitted, it past the test...........??
I was impressed that they left the old dirty cross-member and a huge semi circular piece of plastic and other crap in the boot of the car, lost the cover off the passenger door handle and returned it with the rear parking sensors not working...........
Stratstones back to their normal level of service........... ------------------------------
"Ruby"
Rimini Red 06MY TDV6 S
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BAS Magic Box and Remap
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Member Since: 24 Oct 2008
Location: kent
Posts: 928
john ov wrote:
Has anyone had to wait over a month for them to check it, Sidcup or croydon can't look at it till October 15th,terrible
After complaining that I was not happy to wait over a month to get it checked as my wife sometime tows a horse box they have said they look at it this Tuesday
Mine has gone back after the twonks trapped the wiring loom for the rear parking sensors and kackered them. Back in the loan freelander..... ------------------------------
"Ruby"
Rimini Red 06MY TDV6 S
Xenons, Bright Pack, Climate Pack,
BAS Magic Box and Remap
ITG Air Filter
ERG's Blanked (Woody32)
Huge Permagrin
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14th Sep 2015 6:06 pm
RAW
Member Since: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 936
Got my letter today??. Had to call them to say they took it in PX for my new one back in March MY18 RRS Autobiography Fuji White
MY15 D4 silver Commercial
MY11 D4 Fuji White Landmark (Gone)
MY11 D4 Silver Commercial(Gone)
Isuzu Utah D Max(Gone)
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Nifty Lift HR12
Kubota KX41-2
14th Sep 2015 6:12 pm
JMack
Member Since: 02 Aug 2014
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 1517
Should every D3/4 owner expect a letter?
I've not had one yet and was starting to feel left out. Until I read recent posts saying they had just received their letters.
14th Sep 2015 7:32 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Only had mine fairly recently, going to book it in for after we take the tintent down to Hampshire at the weekend ==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
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But that's as far as it went. Now I have a nice shiney new cross member, not a sign of rust. And I had them wax-oil it after fitting to match the rest of my chassis.
