Been interesting reading the comments ref Disco 1. I have had my disco for 8 years, only needed normal service items, so maintenance cost as would be expected until last June 12 months ago. The thermostat failed whilst climbing a typical Welsh hill, blew the cylinder (Foundry 4 x 4) head, so new...

had mine 8 years, 1996, so far new head (my fault overheat)150K complete boot floor new this month. Not bad expense for time period. Plus starter & alternator.

At last I have had my disco back, took 2 weeks, the garage was doing the job in between other customers. Finally it was the complete boot including side panels and both wheel arches were patch welded, the whole painted both inside and underneath and a rear support below the door fitted. So for...

:DHave been on the forum a little while. I live in South Wales. My first car was a series 1 land rover, purchased from Hay on Wye in 1965 for the princely sum of £45.00. Best fun ever with a vehicle considering NO heating NO security AIR conditioning - Plenty, Since have had numerous landies a...

Have tried to purchase foam from a manufacturer - no go. Where did you obtain yours?

I see the 300 tdi disco horror goes on. Last June mine blew its cylinder head so asked the mechanic to check if vehicle was sound for an engine top end. His reply. "YES. Since then have replaced the starter motor and alternator. In other words mechanically sound. Problem the boot was rotten, so...

Hi All Not new to land rovers, Bought my first a series one in 1963. Since then have owned various series, 4 in total and on my second 300tdi disco.