dieseldog69 said:

That's just the job, needs tidying up but a years ticket says you're safe for the winter, auto too, nice.

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border said:

Need something to get about this winter. Don't have much to spend but fancy a Decent Disco, would rather have a cheaper Disco1 300Tdi then 2 TD5 .
I know there will be a lot of rot boxes about, was looking at this one, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-XS-TDI-4x4-JUST-BEEN-M-O-T-READY-TO-GO/303323785056 Anyone know this garage ?
Seems to sound good, have asked the seller for more pics of chassis ect,
Thing is if I do go for it, it will be bought Unseen, as don't have the time to go and look. I would have to get it brought up after buying. Done this a couple of times over the years and been OK up to now.

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• Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
• Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
• Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
• Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
• Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

• Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

• Offside Rear Lower Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
• Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
• Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
• Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

• Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
• Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
• Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
• Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
• Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

kevstar said:

No way id buy it without looking at it the mot advisory's look interesting.....
All tyres have sidewall bulges if any cars came into my garage with any defects on the s/w id be advising
replacements, will be needing brakes & bearings soon could be a bargaining lever to get it at a lower price.
Looks as if it will need a bit of welding soon as they all do.

N227ANB LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

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Colour Green
Fuel type Diesel
Date registered 30 December 1996
MOT valid until 15 October 2020
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Date tested 16 October 2019
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Mileage 158,352 miles
MOT test number 8807 7762 0261
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Expiry date 15 October 2020
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
• Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
• Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
• Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
• Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

► What are advisories?
Advisories are given for guidance. Some of these may need to be monitored in case they become more serious and need immediate repairs.

Date tested 11 October 2019
Fail
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Enter latest V5C number11 digits from the vehicle log book
Mileage 158,339 miles
MOT test number 3806 5818 2625
Test location
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Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):

• Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Offside Rear Lower Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
• Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
• Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
• Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
• Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
• Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
• Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
• Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

► What are defects and advisories?

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kevstar said:

No way id buy it without looking at it the mot advisory's look interesting.....
All tyres have sidewall bulges if any cars came into my garage with any defects on the s/w id be advising
replacements, will be needing brakes & bearings soon could be a bargaining lever to get it at a lower price.
Looks as if it will need a bit of welding soon as they all do.

N227ANB LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

Check another vehicle

Colour Green
Fuel type Diesel
Date registered 30 December 1996
MOT valid until 15 October 2020
Get an MOT reminderwhen the vehicle's MOT is near its time for renewal. (Opens in a new Window) by email or text.

If you think the MOT expiry date or any of the vehicle details are wrong, contact DVSA.
Check mileage recorded at test, MOT expiry date, defects and advisories, and view test certificate

Date tested 16 October 2019
Pass
► View test certificate
Enter latest V5C number11 digits from the vehicle log book
Mileage 158,352 miles
MOT test number 8807 7762 0261
Test location
► View test location
Enter latest V5C number11 digits from the vehicle log book
Expiry date 15 October 2020
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
• Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
• Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
• Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
• Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

► What are advisories?
Advisories are given for guidance. Some of these may need to be monitored in case they become more serious and need immediate repairs.

Date tested 11 October 2019
Fail
► View test certificate
Enter latest V5C number11 digits from the vehicle log book
Mileage 158,339 miles
MOT test number 3806 5818 2625
Test location
► View test location
Enter latest V5C number11 digits from the vehicle log book
Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):

• Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Offside Rear Lower Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
• Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
• Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
• Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

• Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
• Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
• Tyre slightly damaged all tyres have slight sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
• Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
• Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
• Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

► What are defects and advisories?

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border said:

Need something to get about this winter. Don't have much to spend but fancy a Decent Disco, would rather have a cheaper Disco1 300Tdi then 2 TD5 .
I know there will be a lot of rot boxes about, was looking at this one, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-XS-TDI-4x4-JUST-BEEN-M-O-T-READY-TO-GO/303323785056 Anyone know this garage ?
Seems to sound good, have asked the seller for more pics of chassis ect,
Thing is if I do go for it, it will be bought Unseen, as don't have the time to go and look. I would have to get it brought up after buying. Done this a couple of times over the years and been OK up to now.

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Dippypud said:

Check the MOT history, it'll some idea of how well the previous owner looked after it ...

Ooops, just seen that that's been dealt with ....

It's very expensive with a lot of work to do ...

Rubber on the corners isn't cheap, then there's what else isn't done ...

As has been said the welding for next summer ... rear arches ... boot ... usually sills and then front arches ...

We not mentioned brakes, lines and any other mechanicins ....

If you can fabricate and weld it might be worth a grand to you .... otherwise knock him hard ...

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border said:

Been intouch with this guy and might get this a lot cheaper. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-discovery-300tdi-Manual/133208479182 Any thoughts on this one, I can go and see it too as not to far away.
Will be looking at all points in above posts, sills, chassis ect.

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swisstoe said:

Pretty good MOT history on Kermit with all mechanical work done, but no mention of corrosion so if you go see it check the weak spots carefully.
Also it would be 1k cheaper if it didn't have all the kit on so you're buying someone's toy that either has a problem with the drive line or the rust is getting hold.
I personally dont like heavily modified vehicles and would price it at £1500...

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Grim said:

Good shout Swisstoe, I'd personally always say get something thats not been heavily modded or resprayed, at least then, if you want to add mods, you can make sure it's done properly, and get also get the look you want. A respray may also be hiding issues like rust that he's wanting to escape.



I reckon the 1998 Disco 1 in marmaduke's post could be a bloody good one!! If I was in the market for another Disco, I'd be calling about this one myself!!

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