Skara

I've got a 2004 V8 disco 2 - super practical. Huge space in the back, superbly comfortable to drive, excellent visibility. Also immense off road. Mine is lifted, bigger tyres, longer shocks etc, and a bit of underbody protection.

But - i had to put a new engine into it within a month of buying it (bought at 55k miles), constant electrical gremlins, leaking sunroofs and almost everything else, sagging headlining, issues with the anti roll system, problems with the xyz gear selector. The rotting rear chassis is probably the element that will finally kill it over the next year (at 75k miles). I've managed most fixes myself - there are amazing internet resources and forums, and parts are generally plentiful/not crazy expensive in the most part (apart from the new engine)!

Go for the purchase, they are great fun - but go in with your eyes open. Buying a proper land rover diagnostic tool is not an option, its critical. I'd recommend a nanocom, its saved me so many times.

I've got a 2004 V8 disco 2 - super practical. Huge space in the back, superbly comfortable to drive, excellent visibility. Also immense off road. Mine is lifted, bigger tyres, longer shocks etc, and a bit of underbody protection.

But - i had to put a new engine into it within a month of buying it (bought at 55k miles), constant electrical gremlins, leaking sunroofs and almost everything else, sagging headlining, issues with the anti roll system, problems with the xyz gear selector. The rotting rear chassis is probably the element that will finally kill it over the next year (at 75k miles). I've managed most fixes myself - there are amazing internet resources and forums, and parts are generally plentiful/not crazy expensive in the most part (apart from the new engine)!

Go for the purchase, they are great fun - but go in with your eyes open. Buying a proper land rover diagnostic tool is not an option, its critical. I'd recommend a nanocom, its saved me so many times.

Yeah I'm fully aware of the "peculiarities" of Discos  I want a TD5, V8 is way too expensive to run and maintain at this time.

Saw the 4.5k one today, it's been heavily neglected and the owner doesn't even know half of the systems the car has...

Didn't know what ACE was, he replaced the SLS air bags for random springs, the engine runs smooth but sounds like the drive belt is done for (even though the Td5 runs on two chains), transfer box was caked in oil, dirt and shit..

It leaked from the sunroofs, electric windows were busted and the airbag (SRS) too.

It felt like I needed to spend another 3 to 4k to make it safely run on tarmac, and THEN mod it for offroading for another idk, 3/4k..

Found two more, about € 9 to 9.5k, in much, much better shape:

9.5k€ - 263.000kms - ARB twin air lockers (mechanical CDL), Remapped NNN ECU, 3.5" lift (2" suspension, 1.5" body), winch, HD bars and a bunch of other stuff done

9k - 200.000kms but the engine only has 50k - CDL, 2" lift and other stuff done..

Both within a 1.5h drive from me...