G'day all,
I've cought the rover bug and want to buy or build an extended stay backcountry beast that wil take me boarder to boarder or coast to coast . And when all said and done I dont want to spend any more than 11K fully outfitted. I like most of the things I have read on the 2004 disco SE7's when well maintained . Found a few low (80-100k) mileage ones in the 8-10k range. I am a capable DIY'er, but found one all customized already. from what I have read from y'all its in the 'death range' @ 89,000 miles. I am wondering 3 things:
1) Whats everyones thoughts on this setup for $12,900(negotiable)
2) Should I buy something else and just outfit it myself?
3) and if so, what is the best rover for my purpose??

The details from owner:
owned since 20k
went fully synthetic @30k
little weeping from the valve cover gaskets and the rear diff
replaced the thermostat and flushed out the cooling system.
few dings on body and small nick in seat uphosltery
No codes being thrown or warning lights
and all cylinders are firing true and good


Upgrades-
-Custom steel winch bumper with grill guards and corner lamps (no winch installed)
-custom steel side steps/sliders-
-Tom Woods front driveshaft-
-Old Man Emu/ProComp/TerraFirma suspension and steering (2.5" lift)-
-upgraded brake discs and pads-
-stainless steel brake lines-
-Newer Die Hard Platinum battery-
-Thule roof rails with Yakima roof rack (rack has four offroad lights installed but not yet wired to vehicle)-
-hood blackout installed-
-large factory off road lights installed on grill guard-
-day/night rear view camera installed in rear bumper with driver monitor-
-high door mounted rear
-floodlight-
-Cobra CB with quick release antenna-
-custom MP3/IPod input with dual USB/DC charging ports-
-hard wired radar detector-
-dual prewired locations for GPS devices using standard mini USB power-
-Land Rover rear ladder on door-
-wood dash upgrade-
-G4 rear light protectors-
-8MM plug wires
THANX A LOT FOR ANY INPUT!!

 

What is the "death range"?

 

The range in which the delightful motor separates the Disco enthusiast from the status enthused. The 60k-100k make over of neglected/ and or bunk motors. I only know what I have read on this forum, so let me know if I am mistaken...

 

Or, it could mean the 2003 VIN range with the bad oil pump...apparently