I'm not sure whether they're slim or fat -- this is the car, although the rails are kind of hard to really see: https://i.imgur.com/Z0hdc3g.jpg. It's a 2004 petrol automatic.

 

Yes, unfortunately you don't have diff lock. I had the same question on mine when I bought it. I don't have diff lock either. Or air suspension for that matter.

Do you have air suspension?

My Disco 2 is still rather capable off-road regardless of lacking these "extras".

 

No, no air suspension either. But I'm happier with springs back there—airbags are great, but are prone to failure.

 

Just means we are slightly less limited with what the car is capable of. As you know, the air susp can give us a few extra inches of ground clearance (if we had it) and the diff lock provides more capable off-road abilities.

But in all honesty, I maybe only get off-road twice a year and even then it's not exactly 4 feet deep mud ruts or 3 foot deep puddles. I've noticed that if I don't overestimate my vehicles capabilities, then she'll manage most situations just fine.

2 feet of water? No problem. 6 inches of snow? No problem. 40 degree inclines? No problem.

I do secretly wish my car had diff lock. But then I ask myself - how often would I honestly even use it? Probably hardly ever.

 

Batard. question: is your transfer box really hard to shift when the car is running? I tried to shift from H to L earlier today while in neutral and it really took a hard push. Like, not smooth at all. It gave a clunking noise too. Does yours do this? Is this normal?

 

Slim, its an 03'

 

I don't get it. Registration documents and VIN records say it's a 2004 model. Am I missing something here? Here's the VIN results:

Brand:

Land Rover

Model:

Discovery II

Region/Plant:

Solihull UK

Check:

4

Year:

2004

 

it is strange because your truck what appears to be 99-03 roof bars, the 04 had a big 2 inch round roof bars

 

^strange indeed.

What does the drivers door jamb sticker say for a production date?

What country are you in?

 

Im away and just read this post and worried if my 2004 does not have a CDL. I have a 2003 which does not have and I am sure with that. Since I just got a 2004, I have not tested all its equipment. I thought all 2004 has a center differential lock. I had to text my son to check and confirm it to me.