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G_Cam
 


Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
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Scotland 2013 Discovery 3 3.0 TDV6 Commercial XS Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 3

When i got the letter from JLR I called my local dealer. They advised me that I did not need to take the car in and they did not need to see or inspect my car as it was too old!

I tow on a very regular basis.. ie several times a week. Fully loaded ifor tiping trailer with sand and gravel etc....

The Disco has not been inspected AFAIK.. should I pursue Land Rover? My tow hitch is permanently fitted..

Anyone got any thoughts?
 1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage... 


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Post #192585413th Mar 2018 10:02 pm
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galwaygreen
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Graphite LE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

insist on inspection on strength of letter
  
Post #192588513th Mar 2018 11:16 pm
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Leon
 


Member Since: 26 Apr 2014
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England 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 4

It all seems very hit and miss depending on which dealer's you go to.
  
Post #192615514th Mar 2018 4:32 pm
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geoffsnook
 


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Well mine on my sport was given the green light or when i checked if there were any outstanding recalls i was told there were none so assumed it was done took van out yesterday and it came off on the m4 and went in to the arm-co so now i think its a right off but thankfully no one hurt Thumbs Up
 Discovery 3 se gone
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Ted Newman
 


Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
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England 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 4

What came off ? The tow bar off the car or the van off the tow bar?
 LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF  
Post #193100028th Mar 2018 10:47 am
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The tow bar left the car and stayed in the van hitch Sad
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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Leon
 


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England 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 4

Just seen a RRS parked on the grass verge coming out of Stratford-Upon-Avon at 1900 tonight without a towbar on the back and a brand new caravan with its hitch embedded into a hedge just behind it, good start to the Easter hols.

Hope you get sorted and please keep us informed of the outcome.
  
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geoffsnook
 


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Thanks o will keep it updated do feel sorry for anyone who has this misfortune Thumbs Up
 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
Post #193120528th Mar 2018 8:52 pm
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Disco_driver
 


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I'm looking at getting a Disco very shortly, I don't tow very often but when I do I'm lugging about 2.5 tonnes of boat up to Scotland (700-800 mile round trip) or pulling up to 3.5t with digger/hardcore.

I'd say it's less than 2.5k per year. Surely a tow bar that's got type approval for a 3.5t limit should be able to do just that?

I don't particularly want the fixed bar as it looks like it severely reduces departure angle, and I can see it getting hung up when I'm off fishing/shooting...

Joe Rolling Eyes
  
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Cyberprog
 


Member Since: 23 Dec 2010
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Just make sure it gets checked by the dealer.
 Alex Threlfall (Nanocom Evolution Owner)
Disco TD5 Auto - TD5 Alived! with mental mods
Disco 3 HSE Auto - Pending lots of mods! + Nanocom Evolution
If you can't be a good example, at least be a horrible warning. 
 
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Hello, is there a limited time on this recall? I note it was 3 years ago.
 Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch 😂  
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Cyberprog
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 3

I had mine done 1.5yrs ago roughly when I found out about it and had my 54 plate checked. They fitted a fixed system so I was well chuffed! I've never had my 08 plate checked, but have a fixed system on that I fitted myself so not too worried Smile
 Alex Threlfall (Nanocom Evolution Owner)
Disco TD5 Auto - TD5 Alived! with mental mods
Disco 3 HSE Auto - Pending lots of mods! + Nanocom Evolution
If you can't be a good example, at least be a horrible warning. 
 
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Mogwyth
 


Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
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Wales 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

703jrb wrote:
I'm looking at getting a Disco very shortly, I don't tow very often but when I do I'm lugging about 2.5 tonnes of boat up to Scotland (700-800 mile round trip) or pulling up to 3.5t with digger/hardcore.

I'd say it's less than 2.5k per year. Surely a tow bar that's got type approval for a 3.5t limit should be able to do just that?

I don't particularly want the fixed bar as it looks like it severely reduces departure angle, and I can see it getting hung up when I'm off fishing/shooting...

Joe Rolling Eyes


Two bolts and the key and fixed one is off, I can have it and my LPG tank off in 20 minutes if I am going off-roading. Biggest issue is your nose-weight, detachable is limited to 150kg and occasional use, fixed is 250kg.
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05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
 
 
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Mogwyth
 


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Wales 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

charlietortoise wrote:
Hello, is there a limited time on this recall? I note it was 3 years ago.


Its not a recall but a customer satisfaction programme, but no I dont think there is a cutoff point at present.
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05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
 
 
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charlietortoise
 


Member Since: 29 Oct 2011
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2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 4
Tow bar check

Just for info I contacted LR last week, my car had not been in so they were really nice and booked it in there and then. Free tow bar check, wash and polish and a general check over and health report.

All was well.

Good service too from Inchcape.
 Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch 😂  
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