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hi all im new the the landrover discovery groups basically brought me a td5 on a 2000 been told iv brought a lemon buy a few fellow mates reason buying it its inly thing i feel safe driving with 4 children
propbs i have noticed
front driveshaft seal gone
slight leak of deisel coming from the fpr
car sits up about 15mm on drivers side
power steering had slight leak (stopped now strange i know )
brought car with 11 months mot
had very little welding 2 pieces size of 50p on rear other than it drive good no knoc

Hello

Shimsteriom said:

Hello

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hi mate hows things

Hi there and welcome
If that's all that's wrong with a20 year old disco I'm not sure why it's been referred to as a lemon

kermit_rr said:

Hi there and welcome
If that's all that's wrong with a20 year old disco I'm not sure why it's been referred to as a lemon

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i know mate i thought that was not bad i had more wrong with a 2006 passat than this

Is there any power steering fluid left to leak out!? I'd fix the leak before it decides to let go completely, prevention better than cure etc.
If you're unsure take it for an MOT, that'll give you a reasonable idea on any significant issues. If it drives well and sounds good, it probably is good!!

Hello and welcome
sounds like you got of lightly with the faults

Welcome



If a 20 year old Disco is the only thing you "feel safe driving, with four children". Perhaps it is time to look at your driving.

gold rover said:

Welcome
If a 20 year old Disco is the only thing you "feel safe driving, with four children". Perhaps it is time to look at your driving.

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Just because a car is big and heavy, doesn't mean it performs well in a crash either

kermit_rr said:

Just because a car is big and heavy, doesn't mean it performs well in a crash either

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Exactly. Which is why I said look to the driver

gold rover said:

Exactly. Which is why I said look to the driver

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Fifth gear did a crash test. Scary

kermit_rr said:

Fifth gear did a crash test. Scary

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Wasn't it just. Apart from the results of that, I am a firm believer that there should be a 'familiarisation' course/test for anyone on a grandad rights licence and new drivers, before they are allowed to drive a vehicle such as a Disco or similar. A few hours , spent on and off road, learning how they handle, and having it drummed into the driver's head, 'no they will not save you from getting into trouble, on ice, or in snow, or rain. Yes, it does handle differently, doesn't it' and most importantly, 'yes it will end up on it's roof, if you drive like a twit'

This one.....

Guess who wishes they'd bought an Espace for their four kids. Although to be fair the four kids would be ok in that crash. Just no mum or dad after it

There's another crash test between an old and newer espace, that was equally scary

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