Disco 2 - to buy or not

Taffy · Dec 24, 2017

hello. I’ve seen a nice disco 2 body is clean, no rust, interior is clean, no ripped seats, all good.
It is a TD5 auto. The garage owner has removed the headlights as there was a robbery of them on the other disco. That disco is sold. But this one I’m quite interested on but since coming home I checked mot history, it has failed last year then passed but with lot advisories. Track rods ball, anti roll play. I can fix that. But have a look and see what you think

Iancorky · Dec 24, 2017

Only thing of real concern is the chassis rust.
Have you been under it and checked the rear chassis?
Think the rule is to check it and then re check it and just for good measure check the rear again

Taffy · Dec 24, 2017

Taffy · Dec 24, 2017

Iancorky said:
Only thing of real concern is the chassis rust.
Have you been under it and checked the rear chassis?
Think the rule is to check it and then re check it and just for good measure check the rear again

I did see that. Rear chassis seemed painted with waxoyl. I was thinking about that. Surface rust on axle rear.

Iancorky · Dec 24, 2017

The rust issues on the rear chassis has put me off upgrading to a Disco 2.

All (or most) Land Rovers look good on the outside, its usually the bits you can't see that require inspection.
Get yourself a set of overalls and get under it.
In case its not been mentioned before - check the rear chassis for rust issues

Iancorky · Dec 24, 2017

Taffy said:
I did see that. Rear chassis seemed painted with waxoyl. I was thinking about that. Surface rust on axle rear.

Seems?

Could it be filler and black paint hiding a big hole, don't just look and don't take someone's word for it.

Taffy · Dec 24, 2017

It is quite strange to see this 53 with chassis issue ?

Iancorky · Dec 24, 2017

No it appears the earlier ones were a bit more sturdy than the later ones
Theres tons of info on here, some seem to replace the chassis others weld up whats there
but there are some horror stories so you need to do your homework
If you do buy it there are clamps you can buy to safeguard the headlights from theft

Taffy · Dec 24, 2017

ah the older ones. I has disco 1 200tdi. It has sills and rear chassis something. I forgot. Replaced. Then two years later. I scrapped it. That engine was good. 275,000 still going. Now in defender to someone’s smiling face.

It is shame they don’t build a new galvanised chasssis for these discos

AdamD1 · Dec 24, 2017

Taffy said:
It is shame they don’t build a new galvanised chasssis for these discos

They aren’t cheap but they are available

Iancorky · Dec 24, 2017

I did enquire about a chassis swap for a TD5 Disco but to have someone do it is usually north of 5k
and then you get the, be a shame not to replace .................. whilst the body is off
So for now I'll run my 300

MJI · Dec 24, 2017

I think a rechassis is worth while if the rest of the car is good.

Mine only has 110,000 miles on ot and runs well

Discodevon · Dec 24, 2017

Lovely trucks mate but like mentioned rust is an issue not just on the chassis but that’s the main weak area

neilly · Dec 24, 2017

Morning,

Have a read of the buying guide here.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/handy-buying-alarm-info.311291/
Rust is the biggest issue on these, prod and oke including the dies near the rear suspension mounts.

Cheers

lynall · Dec 24, 2017

Small tapping hammer for the chassis, if he wont let you tap it you know the answer!

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