Member Since: 13 Jan 2013
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 240
Mud Flaps
I am in two minds whether to buy mud flaps or not because half of me thinks that a discovery is born to get dirty
The other half off me says new car keep it clean. I also think that when off roading their will not be enough ground clearance with mud flaps on the car.
Apparently they can hurt your mpg by up to 2 mile..... not seen any proof of that thoughMissplaced African
31st Jan 2013 2:22 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
I think they look a bit naked without them.
31st Jan 2013 3:05 pm
BarryT
Member Since: 09 Jan 2013
Location: North Wales
Posts: 295
xyplex,
I'm also in the same predicament as yourself, cant make my mind up, I've had flaps on all my previous Discovery's. I've had my D3 for 2 months now and with all the wet weather the cills and below rear bumper becomes very dirty, I like to see a nice clean D3.
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31st Jan 2013 3:15 pm
blueboy
Member Since: 30 Aug 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 129
Mudflaps
Me too, i have been umming and arring for the last few months do I... dont I, seen a few sets on the bay and have dabbled half heartedly but with no joy.
31st Jan 2013 3:27 pm
G1BB0
Member Since: 27 Aug 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 110
Only a personal view but I think they look nasty with mudflaps so I'd not bother. Plus they don't really seem to keep the car clean, anyway...MY11 Disco 4 SDV6 HSE
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31st Jan 2013 3:40 pm
Eyeball
Member Since: 14 Jun 2011
Location: Essex
Posts: 81
I got a pair for the rear after plastering the Caravan with !! Has made a significant difference. Got them of fleabay for a good price.....which I found out was because they had no fixings!!! (Tip:- if buying, make sure they include fixings as you would not believe how much the dealer wants for these!!!) D3 HSE 06 with all the bells and whistles
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31st Jan 2013 9:16 pm
Robbie
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£35 for a set seems pretty ok. Had them on my D3 but not made my mind up for the D4.
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
IMHO they seem to help to keep the back of the car a little bit cleaner than it would be without, trouble is with the standard ones being rigid, they're rather prone to damage, I just tore one of my rear ones to bits.
ISTR there was a thread on here a while ago about using flexible rubber flaps adapted from Series 2 ones (I think?)Clive
31st Jan 2013 9:35 pm
Duffs
Member Since: 31 Mar 2009
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Posts: 196
Had them on my D3 and D4's - IMO they look good and do a job. However, if you do get your machines properly dirty or cross axled they rip the rears off!D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 13
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31st Jan 2013 10:17 pm
blue200tdi
Member Since: 23 Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 1094
I have front and rear mudflaps, looks ok but whether it keeps the muck off is a matter of opinion. Any way, the page for the home made ones is http://www.disco3.co.uk/wiki/Mud_flapsYou guys are gonna be busier than a test bench in a plunger factory!
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!! Has made a significant difference. Got them of fleabay for a good price.....which I found out was because they had no fixings!!! (Tip:- if buying, make sure they include fixings as you would not believe how much the dealer wants for these!!!) 
