I don't regret sticking with discovery's and will always buy an ES as I love having the leather and toys.
This one was underwater half way up the screen in the floods and the only issue has been a temp gauge stuck at maximum.
With a lift and a decent set of AT tyres I get the road comfort I need and find it capable enough off road for me and my family.
I am quite happy enough watching trucks like Mikeys climbing the difficult stuff and carrying on to do the bits I know I can do.
John, if it's your desire just to follow Mikey everywhere then a defender should have been your choice.
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As people have stated you can set up your disco as extreme as you want but it's all about how much you are willing to spend doing it.