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Geordie
 


Member Since: 20 Aug 2016
Location: Saltburn-By-The-Sea
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Geordie's 2007 Disco3

Hi guys, new to the site, and to Land Rover to be honest. I'm Chris, from sunny Saltburn-by-the-Sea on the North Yorkshire coast.

I've had more than 50 cars at last count, and tried all of the usual makes/brands, and usually run older/retro motors. In addition to my Disco, my current fleet comprises of a 1994 Nissan Maxima (3 litre V6, 76k miles) and a 1996 Ford Probe (2.5 litre V6, 64k miles)...

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But I'm guessing you're more interested in the Disco. Well, we bought a caravan (long story involving the sad passing of Julie's dad) in the summer....

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...and needed something a bit more pokey than the '08 Mitsubishi Outlander we had. So we settled on this.

2007 Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TDV6, XS spec, automatic, 190bhp in black.

Cruise Control
Air-con
Remote locking
Electric windows (x4) & mirrors
Heated front seats
Heated front screen and washer jets
Auto lights
Auto wipers
Auto dimming rear view mirror
18" alloys
4 x brand new Pirelli tyres
Harmon Kardon audio with 6 CD changer (will be replaced with the double din touchscreen Pioneer unit we removed from the Outlander - same one that's in the Maxima)
6 speed tiptronic/auto box
Traction control
Towbar

I'd have preferred a leather interior, but you can't win 'em all.

It's on 139k miles, but it actually had a replacement new engine at 60k, so the engine is only on 80k. Full service history, stamped mostly by Land Rover garages. Two previous owners.

First pics at Wetherby Services on the way back from Wakefield after picking it up...

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When Julie was driving it home, it went into (what we now realise) limp mode. She thought the dog had climbed over the seats and knocked one of the ride height buttons, so we overlooked that, and enjoyed looking at our new motor. More to come on that. First wash pics first though, after a wash, dry, clay bar and one coat of AG Super Resin Polish......

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First little things sorted...

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Doing what it was bought to do for the first time. 12m of convoy...

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Next little things....

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And reg plate change...

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Next, the rubbish cardboard cover for the towing electrics replaced...

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Getting the shine going after a coat of Brilliance Glaze and Megs Endurance Tyre Gel...

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So, back to the 'limp mode' issues' I alluded to before. We've had the car for about 2 months, but had it on the drive for less than half of that! It's been back to the dealer we bought it from (not a main dealer, but a LR specialist) a couple of times. Things done/replaced?

2 x lower front arms
2 x rear upper arms
Knuckle Joints
Ball joints
Brake discs and pads all round
Three replacement callipers
2 x track arms
Track rod ends
Full wheel alignment
Brake flexes
Lower brake hoses
Handbrake mechanism
Both rear ride height sensors
Fuel pump

Yes, there are things on that list I should have been more aware of, but we were assured it was just serviced/checked etc, drove down to Wakefield to view/test drive/buy, and it was absolutely chucking it down monsoon like when we got there (never ideal checking a car in the rain, I know!). BUT, that's a lot we have had done at the dealers expense and under the 3 month warranty.

Things still to sort....

Leak on the air-con system
Rear parking sensor fault


Improvements planned/thought about...

Disco4 front grille and rear lights
Side steps
Tint rear windows
Fit double din touchscreen head unit
Refurb the wheels


Today, I Vax'd the front seats as they needed cleaning, and spent half an hour or so under the bonnet...

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Sorry for the pic laden first post in this thread. Well done for getting to the bottom, if indeed you have.

Looking forward to the NE meet in three weeks, and bending the ear of you knowledgeable sorts!

Chris.

Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green
 

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Post #173351213th Nov 2016 9:05 pm
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Moo
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Welcome. It looks like a nice car. Thumbs Up However, please put the polish away. Its a Land Rover and it should be illegal to wash and polish them. Laughing
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Geordie
 


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Sorry, but I have to get one thing clear right now. Draw that line in the sand. None of my cars will ever look dirty. Ever. Land Rover or no Land Rover Laughing
 

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Looks like a nice Disco 8) The other cars look great too Thumbs Up
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Geordie
 


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Cheers Dan.

The Maxima is in the next 'Retro Japanese' mag, and the Probe will be featured in the Feb issue of 'Practical Classics'.
  
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MJD 3
 


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Nice clean motor there Chris, look forward to seeing you at Ramside Hall next month, am going to have to get my finger out now and get mine cleaned before I go Thumbs Up

Michael
  
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Nice car.
You will have to get yourself along to the northeast meet on the 4th of December to show it off properly.
  
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Nice and clean,
But what did you use on the engine bay?

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Geordie
 


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MJD 3 wrote:
Nice clean motor there Chris, look forward to seeing you at Ramside Hall next month, am going to have to get my finger out now and get mine cleaned before I go Thumbs Up

Michael


G7jtk wrote:
Nice car.
You will have to get yourself along to the northeast meet on the 4th of December to show it off properly.

Cheers guys, yes, I'll be at the NE meet on the 4th.
  
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Geordie
 


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Alan B wrote:
Nice and clean,
But what did you use on the engine bay?

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Cheers Alan. I usually use an engine degreaser, but today, I just used some WD40, a toothbrush, a microfibre cloth and elbow grease. Thumbs Up
  
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Nice car, I'm in Darlington and just bought my first Disco3 a month ago.
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Didn't know there was another NE meet? Will seee if I can get to this one Thumbs Up
  
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MJD 3
 


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If you go onto the meets, gatherings and events section look at NE meet 4th Dec, details as follows:-

Date: Sunday 4th December.
Where: Ramside Hall Hotel (same part of carpark as last time)
Time: 12:30


Get yourselves there Disco3_2.7V6 & Oldskoolskater Thumbs Up

MJD 3
  
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Geordie wrote:
Sorry, but I have to get one thing clear right now. Draw that line in the sand. None of my cars will ever look dirty. Ever. Land Rover or no Land Rover Laughing


I'm exactly the same! I'm forever cleaning and detailing mine, my neighbours always comment saying I'm going to rub it away. Rolling with laughter
  
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Got to be honest I do like a good therapeutic clean of my car and unfortunately I did rub it away Shocked

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They just make the best of everything they have. 
 
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