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    Looking for a Discovery 1

    So you suggest a tidy 5 door - accept it is what it is and pay £2k for a tidy'ish one and expect bills?? (Rather than pay more just because it is a 3 door) I have had many defenders and spent loads on mods but the prices and 'thefts' of defenders are putting me off. I need to learn to buy one...
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    Looking for a Discovery 1

    Out of interest, how do you value such a well cared for low mileage D1??? There is one listed on eBay, 3 door in white, 65k and been in storage (alleged). Asking price £3650. I offered £2500 which was accepted provided I could collect within within a certain time frame but I could not meet the...
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    modified disco insurance

    Not long had a quote from Flux. Mods declared were lift kit, snorkel, led light bar, off road wheels and tyres, winch, heavy duty front and rear bumpers. Mainly cosmetic on a car I was looking to buy. Initial quote was £370. Told the young lad to 'do one' politely. He went away and revised the...
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    Looking for a Discovery 1

    Thanks - 3 doors are more difficult to find. Not sure how concerned I should be as 2 out of the 3 I have chased to date are recorded as cat c write offs (with their owners denying all knowledge!) Given the age of D1's, should I be less concerned they are insurance write offs??
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    Looking for a Discovery 1

    hey Looking to get into the Land Rover scene and hoping to find a Discovery 1 200/300tdi manual. Preferably 3 door. Hoping for support and advice as I go from the forum! Thanks in advance