ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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Welcome to all the new members 
Discov8giraffe - is that an invitation for us all to come and visit you ??  I sense a huge forum camp and party Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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Cloudcatcher64
Member Since: 06 Jul 2022
Location: Shropshire
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Well some 13 years after my last post ( though not my last time viewing the forum or its valuable information ) I've re-registered as I am unable to access the email address I originally registered on and whilst I could remember my user name, couldn't remember my password...its an age thing, that's my excuse
Been a lot going on in the intervening 13 years, getting made redundant, working for a Russian owned company ( weird experience ), going out on my own, hit my 50's , eldest son getting ALL for his 14th birthday, son in remission, sons now in college and Uni respectively and and learning to drive now we are past the lockdowns ( ssshhh don't jinx it ) and through it all, 267,000 miles, ready to celebrate its 18th Birthday in December my Disco3 TDV6 SE....now known as Wibby ( don't ask, the kids finally corrupted me/wore me down! )
Numerous air suspension repairs including 3 compressors, 1 torque converter ( 175,000 miles) , 1 turbo ( 257,000 miles ), 2 injectors ( 242,000 miles ) 1 complete set of wheels ( SE Alloys worn out on inner bead ( 245,000 miles )
Total servicing and repairs running at around £ 25,000 to date, however two big bills to come
EPB died a week ago ( think it may well be over the 50,000 cycles  but as on the drive, Bodsy's brake bible came to the rescue again, enough to get it to the garage ) and the auto gearbox has an additional thump in 2nd? gear that doesn't go away completely even if you drive it like you stole it. BUT for all its numerous little faults and foibles, bongs, beeps and warning lights, has only actually failed twice ( the injectors and then the turbo ) and had to be recovered. STILL averages 27 mpg on my usage, unchanged in 16 years ownership.
Does 16 years ownership count as an objective long term test? yes its towed a nearly 2 tonne caravan, complete with 2 adults, 5 kids, roof box, surf boards, bikes etc..and served as a works transport with 500 kgms plus of wood/steel in the back at various times ( you can fit 3 metre lengths in a Disco...just), been across fields, regularly down unadopted farm tracks ( daily commute so that probably explains the air suspension )
So the plan is now to start a rolling restoration and tidy up the dings and wear of the previous years, could be entertaining, or at the very least involve skinned knuckles, swearing and copious cups of Tea oh and at least some assistance from sons rather than distraction ( well hopefully )
Hope all are well out there in the forum.
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| 6th Jul 2022 10:21 pm |
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Nickp300
Member Since: 12 Jul 2022
Location: Clevedon
Posts: 4
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from a Disco3 owner and new forum member.
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| 12th Jul 2022 10:02 am |
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Milldo
Member Since: 13 Jul 2022
Location: Brisbane
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| G'Day from QLD, Australia |
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Thanks for adding me. I have a 2008 D3 TDV6 HSE and I'm going to be asking some daft questions!
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| 14th Jul 2022 12:38 am |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
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Welcome Milldo
There are no daft questions but you might get some daft answers Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
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| 14th Jul 2022 5:16 am |
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Shaun Reed
Member Since: 18 Jul 2022
Location: North East England
Posts: 4
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Well I’ve finally bought a D3 commercial to replace my D2 which I’ve had for 10 years so it’s a real shed and a project I’m going to transform it into a personal camper for camping expedition. I’ve got a long journey to do the conversion and a lot of reading to do on here I will be shouting for help for the knowledgeable members of this forum.
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| 18th Jul 2022 9:53 am |
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Chimpboy
Member Since: 19 Jul 2022
Location: Dumfries
Posts: 4
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Hi folks.
Don’t have a D3 or D4 yet, but look forward to the advice.
Thanks in advance.
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| 19th Jul 2022 9:53 pm |
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ErikDisco
Member Since: 21 Jul 2022
Location: Brecht
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Hi guys,
Since a couple of months owner of a disco 4 2010. 2.7 tdv6.
I am active member on the Land Rover forum in Holland. I did some repairs myself, like EPB was hardest so far.
But now I have difficulties with transmission oil leak and can not find the answer to my case. So on the Dutch forum they recommended your forum because here would be more information to find…
Greetings Erik
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| 21st Jul 2022 5:57 pm |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
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Welcome to the new members and owners and soon to be owners
Shaun Reed - admire your optimism in expecting knowledgeable members on this forum 
Chimpboy - good luck with your search and try a few before choosing your own personal money pit 
ErikDisco - if you post your queries in the D4 section I'm sure lots of members will be able to give assistance/advise (but see my comment to Shaun Reed ) Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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| 22nd Jul 2022 2:48 pm |
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Sandy2672
Member Since: 16 Jun 2022
Location: North Lincolnshire
Posts: 7
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Hi everyone
I have just bought a 2016 Landmark and have had it a month now, still getting to understand all its functions and loving every minute of owning it. If you see me I will be the one with the biggest grin behind the wheel.
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| 22nd Jul 2022 7:47 pm |
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NCC-1031
Member Since: 30 Jan 2019
Location: Clanfield, Hampshire
Posts: 381
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Welcome to the club. 
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| 22nd Jul 2022 7:52 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6755
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Welcome do set your user profile correctly to reflect the vehicle. It beeps us if you need to ask a question..
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| 22nd Jul 2022 8:17 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Sandy2672 wrote:If you see me I will be the one with the biggest grin behind the wheel.
In these parts it’s called “the permagrin” 
Glad you’ve got it, it is infectious.
Enjoy the D4.
Btw, no pics ……. you haven’t got one. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 22nd Jul 2022 9:54 pm |
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Camembert
Member Since: 24 Jul 2022
Location: France
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Hello, I'm Ben.
I'm French and a true LR enthusiast, I've spent my childhood into defenders, I've recently fully rebuilt a D1 and because my wife's pregnant I've bought a D3 as a family vehicle and... Troubles began
I've also a few road and off-road bikes I've rebuilt and a few old Alfa Romeo.
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| 24th Jul 2022 3:10 pm |
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ErikDisco
Member Since: 21 Jul 2022
Location: Brecht
Posts: 4
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ErikDisco wrote:Hi guys,
Since a couple of months owner of a disco 4 2010. 2.7 tdv6.
I am active member on the Land Rover forum in Holland. I did some repairs myself, like EPB was hardest so far.
But now I have difficulties with transmission oil leak and can not find the answer to my case. So on the Dutch forum they recommended your forum because here would be more information to find…
Greetings Erik
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| 24th Jul 2022 9:50 pm |
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