Mine would also be dead after 40 days without a charge.

Change of tack this morning. Instead of ignoring this thread I've decided to ignore some suspension knocks, saggy headlining and a floppy drivers side mirror

No you won't.

Wait! Ignore? My bad! Just read the whole thread so far... will ignore from now on!

Alright, Names Luke, 35, lincolnshire and I’ve got a discovery 2 td5. Bought it sept 2023, was in a poor state and falsely lead to believe it wasn’t as bad as it was. Had no recourse so just cracked on to get it a fresh MOT, roll around 1.5...

I have been told they are sensitive to low voltage... the battery is showing 14.4V when running and 12.3 when engine off... could this be anything? Its done 200k plus but it did have a new gear box 2 years ago....

A good question, it's an x5 transmission setup?? 🤔 My advice to the poster is to find someone who knows these cars who will help you better and more economically without just throwing time and money at it leaving you disappointed in the vehicle...

If it made a big bang then you need to find out where. Do they still use chains in the transfer box? Maybe it snapped? Wouldn't expect a bang type nose from low oil. Maybe

Was it a recon gearbox or just another used one with 80k on it?

How many miles has it done? around 100k is generally rebuild time. If there was no oil I doubt it would have moved at all as the gearbox and torque converter (clutch) share the same oil.

Good job I didn't ignore it as not much left on inside pad but loads on outside. Off for new pads and wear sensor. Some things you can't ignore

No can't ignore it any longer I'll have to have a look

Ok I'll stop ignoring just this once. Yes ta, 800 miles and only 2 faults. Temp said -22 in Cornwall, and check brake pads which I did and they were still there, they were still there 315 miles later when I got home :) EDIT: Should I ignore the...

What's the point in asking that when I'm ignoring this thread?

Been away for a week so I'll start ignoring from today.

Just replaced my bolt @ 168k on 2004 manual. Still in place. Quick tip if anyone has trouble with keeping the sump gasket in place, as it's supposed to be instaled dry, I used thin cable ties through the holes to keep it in place then cut each in...

I've heard that a lot but haven't experienced it. When i changed mine I updated the VIN and mileage with days.

Hmmm, that large red wire maybe the battery supply 🤔

preferably with a lower mileage than yours

You need to get one from the same year with the same lights (LED, HiD etc). It also stores a backup of the mileage and I've heard the instrument cluster will take the higher mileage after a while unless you reprogram it fairly soon.

This looks like the corner of the LCM. I will take a picture of my spare one from that angle when my meeting finishes at 11:30 my time

And yes the LCM controls the lights and as they don't like water this is more than likely your issue.

First thing you need to do is fix the leak. Second is look for the part number on that module then google it to see what it is. But it does look like the LCM.

"sigh". Buyers remorse, sellers remorse.. Really did miss this old beast, coincidentally new owner couldn't get on with the old beast, something about 12mpg........ :confused: Negotiated a deal and picked her back up. absolutely filthy...

I would buy that car off someone like yourself girl. The amount of attention it gets is way more than a lot of clients and their cars I deal with. 😊

Dropped the Golden Girl off a the plastic surgeon's 😉 Work has already started

Mine had only done 150k when it let go. I was lucky as the damage was minimal but still a 2 day repair job on the drive.

You are correct! From the LR Diesel Engine TD5 manual: Fracture split con-rods The con-rod is identical in design to the con-rod fitted to the Freelander L series engine. It is a fracture split con-rod. This means that the big end bearing cap...

Don't poop yourself just replace the bolt you will only poop when bolt has fallen out trust me