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What to check when buying secondhand Discovery
Should be collecting my Disco3 on Friday. v.excited I've got an independent inspection being done tomorrow but over and above this, any specific things I should look for or test ?
I found the following list which was intended for new vehicle collection. Any additions ?
Tailgate struts
Reversing full lock noise
Lazy entry
Paintwork
Alignment of stick on bits/fitment of dealer fit accessories
Towbar, storage and fitting it
Number plates correct back & front
Correct spec
PTI/ Phone pairing
Tight spare wheel
Bonnet lid catch
Cds going in & out – take 6 with us take one MP3 CD
Air suspension heights
Wheel locking key present
Voice control
Both keys
VIN number matches paperwork
Subwoofer present and working
Nick
14th Jul 2010 5:36 pm
CMG
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Location: USA
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Looks good. Also, check the top of the dash for any cracks.17 Discovery 5 HSE Si6, Fuji White on brown | 07 LR3 SE 4.4 Java Black on Alpaca
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14th Jul 2010 5:39 pm
Discoed
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Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020
Check that the fuel flap locks and that the suspension height switch works in both directions.D4 2014
1965 Land Rover series 2A (200Tdi)
14th Jul 2010 5:55 pm
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Is this a dealer or private sale?
14th Jul 2010 6:11 pm
MacLeod 313
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Re: What to check when buying secondhand Discovery
nichop wrote:
Should be collecting my Disco3 on Friday. v.excited I've got an independent inspection being done tomorrow but over and above this, any specific things I should look for or test ?
I found the following list which was intended for new vehicle collection. Any additions ?
Tailgate struts
Reversing full lock noise
Lazy entry
Paintwork
Alignment of stick on bits/fitment of dealer fit accessories
Towbar, storage and fitting it
Number plates correct back & front
Correct spec
PTI/ Phone pairing
Tight spare wheel
Bonnet lid catch
Cds going in & out – take 6 with us take one MP3 CD
Air suspension heights
Wheel locking key present
Voice control
Both keys
VIN number matches paperwork
Subwoofer present and working
Nick
Depends on which spec you are getting
14th Jul 2010 6:14 pm
nichop
Member Since: 17 Jun 2010
Location: Woking
Posts: 97
Its an 05 HSE. Private sale.
14th Jul 2010 6:23 pm
MacLeod 313
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Location: away
Posts: 10723
ok....
Make sure it has a FSH, on a D3 its every 15k or 12months.....
Make sure it has no roof damage, get alot of these from car parks
Make sure NO messages on dash
Make sure you go from Normal height to access to off road height (not too much or compressor will overheat)
Make sure you operate the EPB serveral times
Make sure you check for water stains around sunroof
Make sure you check tyre wear and depth
I am sure others will help out on the check list, gone blank now.
PTI was an option so may not be fitted, check for buttons on the steering wheel
Tow Bar / Storage / Electrics was a option, look in Passenger rear cubby box
14th Jul 2010 6:33 pm
nichop
Member Since: 17 Jun 2010
Location: Woking
Posts: 97
MacLeod 313 wrote:
ok....
Tow Bar / Storage / Electrics was a option, look in Passenger rear cubby box
It comes with tow bar. What is 'Storage and Electrics' ?
[EDIT] Ignore....I've worked it out
14th Jul 2010 6:35 pm
nichop
Member Since: 17 Jun 2010
Location: Woking
Posts: 97
CMG wrote:
Looks good. Also, check the top of the dash for any cracks.
Are they prone to these ? Whereabouts on the dash and why do they get them ? Expensive fix presumably ?
14th Jul 2010 10:28 pm
CMG
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Location: USA
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I wouldn't say it's a common issue, but some do. Caused by not maintaining the dash properly...
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