Would I be mad to buy a Discovery 4

[Northeastfarmer]

We are selling our Disco 4 if anyone is interested.

Land Rover Discovery 4

Land Rover Discovery 4. 59000 miles. FSH with Land Rover for the first 4 years and then a local Land Rover Specialist. Had complete new engine at 30000 miles under warranty. Been our family car for the last 4 years and has been faultless. Near South Molton. Devon

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Given the title of the thread was it wise advertising it on here

 

[Two Tone]

We are selling our Disco 4 if anyone is interested.

Land Rover Discovery 4

Land Rover Discovery 4. 59000 miles. FSH with Land Rover for the first 4 years and then a local Land Rover Specialist. Had complete new engine at 30000 miles under warranty. Been our family car for the last 4 years and has been faultless. Near South Molton. Devon

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To me, the downside is that it had a new engine. If the engine had gone past 60,000, it is highly likely not going to split its crank, which is why some need a new engine.
If they are going to go, it is usually before they have done 60,000.
The engine in that vehicle is only half way there.

 

[livestock 1]

To me, the downside is that it had a new engine. If the engine had gone past 60,000, it is highly likely not going to split its crank, which is why some need a new engine.
If they are going to go, it is usually before they have done 60,000.
The engine in that vehicle is only half way there.

It would be bad luck for the same vehicle to have 2 bad engines fitted

 

[livestock 1]

Not impossible though

 

[Two Tone]

It would be bad luck for the same vehicle to have 2 bad engines fitted

Luck goes both ways.
Sod’s Law only one!

 

[livestock 1]

Luck goes both ways.
Sod’s Law only one!

Do they usually go early on in life?

 

[Two Tone]

Do they usually go early on in life?

Yes, I think they do. As do Christian and Vera Muth from YouTube’s ‘It’s LR Time’. They believe that if it is going to go, it’ll happen relatively early in the engine’s life.

 

[Agri Spec Solicitor]

I recently sold my 4 cylinder 2017 Disco 5.
Sold it to a distant specialist car dealer.
He was being critical of the engine. I said this one had been faultless and if they were bad why was he buying it?
He said he sells them with a purchased warranty so if the engine fails it will be covered for most eventualities. Interesting solution.
We had problems with Disco 4 engines but nothing serious.
No idea if new D300 6 cylinder in Disco 5 will be reliable but it is a force of nature.

 

[Aspiring Peasants]

Yes, I think they do. As do Christian and Vera Muth from YouTube’s ‘It’s LR Time’. They believe that if it is going to go, it’ll happen relatively early in the engine’s life.

Ours went at around 60,000

 

[Cowabunga]

I recently sold my 4 cylinder 2017 Disco 5.
Sold it to a distant specialist car dealer.
He was being critical of the engine. I said this one had been faultless and if they were bad why was he buying it?
He said he sells them with a purchased warranty so if the engine fails it will be covered for most eventualities. Interesting solution.
We had problems with Disco 4 engines but nothing serious.
No idea if new D300 6 cylinder in Disco 5 will be reliable but it is a force of nature.

The early four cylinder Ingenium engines had issues with timing chains or their guide rails. I don’t think they suffer catastrophic damage so not like V6.

 

[ED.D]

Be cheaper to just buy new 5p bags each time you go shopping I think.

Or swap wife’s?
Just a thought.

 

[2wheels]

Solid =seized ?

eco-boom? or is that just the lower capacity ones?

 

[Timbo]

The early four cylinder Ingenium engines had issues with timing chains or their guide rails. I don’t think they suffer catastrophic damage so not like V6.

All the 4cyl ingeniums are bad news. Emissions faults, timing chains, bottom end bearings, and the best ever - the plastic balancer shaft bearings !!

 

[ollie989898]

All the 4cyl ingeniums are bad news. Emissions faults, timing chains, bottom end bearings, and the best ever - the plastic balancer shaft bearings !!

LR, the gift that just keeps on giving.

 

[hally]

LR, the gift that just keeps on giving.

Jags, as well, mate this week packed his jag for a trip to America, but it broke down again and is having to take the train down to Manchester when he had booked secure parking for the jag.

 

[ollie989898]

Jags, as well, mate this week packed his jag for a trip to America, but it broke down again and is having to take the train down to Manchester when he had booked secure parking for the jag.

All common components and drivetrains I guess. A big shame as they are such nice vehicles to drive.

 

[Yale]

The early four cylinder Ingenium engines had issues with timing chains or their guide rails. I don’t think they suffer catastrophic damage so not like V6.

What era would these be? From, to?

 

[Steevo]

Or swap wife’s?
Just a thought.

I think the Disco would be a far cheaper option!!!

 

[Cowabunga]

What era would these be? From, to?

From the very first to when they ceased fitting the four cylinder to UK Defender and Disco5. In the transverse applications they were/are a pain for extra reasons and that lasted until all models had a mid cycle refresh that included a modified engine bulkhead to its body.
Buyer beware with JLR products, because JLR will seldom take responsibility for their fück-ups.

 

[Muck Spreader]

All the 4cyl ingeniums are bad news. Emissions faults, timing chains, bottom end bearings, and the best ever - the plastic balancer shaft bearings !!

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