Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1255
Is it a write-off?
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Been driven into from behind by a BT hoist at around 30/40 mph with driver showing no sign of braking.
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28th Jun 2024 7:32 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1255
Have rear video but can't show just yet.
Don't look to bad rear bumper took all impact wife had brakes on in stationary traffic on bypass and saw it coming in mirror so braced.
The boot has slight dent on it, both side panels are straight but have popped out from bumper.
Underneath plastic part of bumper split in half and where tow bar is located is pushed against full spare tyre.
Only saving Grace is in a smaller my wife could of been kissing her backside goodbye.
Can't believe how bad the Renault disintegrated on impact as near on 5 tonne?
And shows how well built Landrover is🙏
28th Jun 2024 7:42 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1255
This is point of impact.
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28th Jun 2024 7:48 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23606
Sorry to hear that, hope everyone involved is okay.
Insurance companies have been “writing-off” vehicles due to the time it takes to obtain parts and therefore the additional costs of storage and courtesy vehicles.
JLR have further added to the supply chain problems caused by Covid and Brexit by reconfiguring its UK parts supply network, from multiple warehouses to just one ‘super centre’.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
28th Jun 2024 8:33 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 14212
The problem is even the youngest cars are now eight years old and parts are going to be limited.
I suspect it will be written off. How old is it?New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
28th Jun 2024 8:37 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6310
that could have bent the main frame sideways and I guess only very tight measurement would confirm it is not impacted
i was under impression D3/4 is harder to damage from behind
28th Jun 2024 8:37 am
disco chris
Member Since: 25 Apr 2022
Location: London
Posts: 263
Also sorry to hear that and hope everyone is ok.
Not sure about write-off or not, but I am really surprised at how well the Disco has come out of it looking, I know the van has disintegrated because of the front crumple zone, but I would expect more obvious damage on the Discovery after being rear-ended like that!
28th Jun 2024 11:05 am
GrumpyPenguin
Member Since: 06 Mar 2024
Location: Thanet Kent
Posts: 33
The main thing is that everyone involved is OK, vehicles can be repaired/replaced.
I'd be inclined to get the alignment on the LR checked & (if I liked the car) insist on a repair or payoff & get it repaired myself (& insist on a payoff unrecorded).
#The cherry picker will probably get repaired as it's a specialist vehicle. Goes to prove that French is built to a price.
28th Jun 2024 11:11 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1255
Worst thing had it since new well looked after 64 reg 55k miles so just run in. 😞😭
The video of it is scary but police are looking at it etc.
28th Jun 2024 11:20 am
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
Posts: 1255
The only bit I see that's badly damaged is the steel behind the plastic bumper that's shone in picture where the towbar goes?
Is it replaceable that part?.
28th Jun 2024 12:20 pm
sailormike
Member Since: 04 Apr 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 176
The towbar mounting point is part of the chassis. If the chassis is bent it that area it will need cutting out and replacing, I’m not sure if there are repair sections available and / or procedures for doing it. Maybe someone else will know ?Disco 4
Burstner motorhome
BMW 225e (only 1/2 way to electric)
28th Jun 2024 12:27 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 14212
GrumpyPenguin wrote:
Goes to prove that French is built to a price.
Or it's been built to comply with safety standards ensuring it deforms to reduce the energy of the impact and therefore protect the occupants.
Being 'French' has nothing to do with it. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
28th Jun 2024 12:36 pm
Oswiperus D3 Decade
Member Since: 02 Apr 2010
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Posts: 1595
Rear cross members available to buy, can be changed by a competent welder without issue.
The van has absorbed most of impact so very good chance that your D4 will only need crossmember and bumper although will be prudent to get it all checked out.
Crossmembers were being replaced in large numbers a few years ago when the removable towbars were wearing the socket out and also a few D3's having them replaced now because of rot around the tow hitch.Stu
2016 D4 Landmark current
2022 Defender D300 SE Gone
D4 2014 XS Commercial - Gone
D4 2016 hse lux montalcino red - Gone
D3 2005 se java black - current
D3 2005 base manual - gone
D2 1999 TD5 E white - current
28th Jun 2024 3:01 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1250
As above, nice to see these things look after the occupants.
But deffinately get the rest of the chassis checked for straightness, if good I’d swap it out. You owe the car a favour after that hit 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
28th Jun 2024 5:59 pm
GrumpyPenguin
Member Since: 06 Mar 2024
Location: Thanet Kent
Posts: 33
Moo wrote:
GrumpyPenguin wrote:
Goes to prove that French is built to a price.
Or it's been built to comply with safety standards ensuring it deforms to reduce the energy of the impact and therefore protect the occupants.
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