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Hi gents,

My name is Zoran and im already a Freelander owner. I' very happy with the performance with my landy, but i'm thinking giving the Freelander to my wife and buying a Disco 2 2.5 tdi for me.

Can you propose what to check before buying it?
What is crucial to pay more attention on?

Any advice is welcomed.

Thanks to all
Zoran
 
Hi gents,

My name is Zoran and im already a Freelander owner. I' very happy with the performance with my landy, but i'm thinking giving the Freelander to my wife and buying a Disco 2 2.5 tdi for me.

Can you propose what to check before buying it?
What is crucial to pay more attention on?

Any advice is welcomed.

Thanks to all
Zoran

Hi Zoran, just to help you with the correct terminology:

Disco 1 goes from 1989 to 1998 with 4 cylinder TDi diesel engines.

Disco 2 goes from 1998 to 2004 with 5 cylinder TD5 diesel engines.

Can you please confirm which generation of Disco you are referring to, to get the most relevant advice?

Cheers
Dave
 
Hi Dave,

I was thinking on the D2 TD5 engine.

Sorry to all if i caused any confusion.

Zoran
 
Hi Dave,

I was thinking on the D2 TD5 engine.

Sorry to all if i caused any confusion.

Zoran

OK mate that's cool.

1. The biggest single thing to check is the condition of the chassis, particularly the rear part of the chassis - from the rear axle to the rear bumper. What you often find is that the rectangular cross section has started to rust and there starts to deform and 'blow'. In really bad cases there will be holes. It is possible to repair it but it costs big money to do properly unless you can do the welding yourself.

See here: Discovery 2 chassis repair | eBay

2. Mechanicals - even if the car you intend to buy has "Full Service History" you will almost certainly need to go through it from front to back - in part to establish the 'actual' condition,but also more likely to make a list of the most common jobs to do.

A. Check the ECU plugs and sockets for oil contamination - this can cause rough running and is cured by replacing the injector loom - part cost about £30;

B. Check/clean the MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor on the inlet manifold - this get coated with a tar-like substance and causes - yes you guessed it - rough running.

C. Changed al filters and fluids - this means the oils in the engine, both gearboxes, both diffs; coolant; brake fluid.

D. Check the condition of the brake discs and pads, replace as necessary.

E. Check condition of ACE (if fitted) pipes. These are prone to rust and are expensive to repair.

F. Check the functioning on low gear and the Hill Decent Control.


Electrical:

Check all windows to ensure they function up and down electrically;

Check remote central locking with all keys/fobs with the car;

Check aircon/Climate Control;

There's a start anyway,

Good luck

Dave
 
Great Advice as I'm looking for one also ! Sorry to be thick - what is ACE?

ACE stands for Advanced Cornering Enhancement - a system of hydraulic anti-roll bars that keeps the car 'flat' when going through bends.

Dave
 
Look out for leaking windscreen and sunroofs can cause alot of problems check for waterstains ,wet carpets .
 
Hi Gents,

Just to inform you, I've became a proud owner of D2 td5
For now things are going well, some issue with abs sensor, but no big deal.

Thank to all who give me their advices, it helped me a lot in my selection

Hope this topic will make somebody else a proud owner of D2

Cheers
Zoki
 

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