I should add that I TOTALLY agree that leaks are almost expected unless the PO was **** about fixing them. Oil and power steering fluid leaks are common and usually easy to fix, but don't expect that your Disco will never leak, because it won't; not for long anyway.

 

I didnt mean they were hard to replace, just annoying. $200 for 3 cheesy transmission lines it outrageous which is what I meant when I said expensive. Not exactly break the bank pricey, but insane for a set of hoses that will leak again in a few months. To a Rover only person, over the moon prices for ignorant parts is normal. To anyone else though they may get a shock if they havent done the research on what parts for these things cost.

They all leak so its more of an effort to contain the leaks rather than get rid of them completely. All I was saying is that even though we all love our Rovers, the parts are not worth anywhere near what they cost and they always break so owning one of these with the expectations that maintenance will be similar to everything else on the road may get you into a hole.

Look at it like this, if he finds one with leaky trans cooler lines, leaky oil cooler lines, ABS problems and a few of the other typical everyday things we brush off. He will spend more in parts fixing it than its worth.

Just throwing all of that out there in case the guy in search is a Rover virgin. All of us on here could care less about the problems and enjoy busting knuckles and draining wallets to keep them going. Some folks arent that way though so it's only right to give the guy fair warning of what he may be getting into.

To the OP, dispite the problems listed these things do rock and you wont be able to find a more fun vehicle IMO. They will drive you crazy but if you dont mind wrenching and spending some cash they are totally worth the effort.

 

Agreed. It does take considerable effort and a constant stream of $$ to keep these trucks functioning at their best. In 7 years of ownership, I have nearly spent the $7k purchase price in repairs on worn parts. It is still a fraction of the cost of buying a new Discovery or most equivalent luxury SUVs. In my mind, that is a bargain.

 

why not replace with rubber lnes and find fittings that yo can use a hose clamp with? there are lots of HD fuel lines and silicone lines that can be had for cheap.

Use some zip ties etc and hang them.

 

I hear ya we got ours for 1900 and have spent double that just replacing stupid things over the last two months. Its all in good fun though, wouldn't have it any other way. What else can you have this much fun with without spending 70 grand?