um..I wasn't bashing the 03... look at my sig... I have an 03 daily driver in the death range with no oil pump issue, so I'm hoping mine is fine. Yeah you're right... most would have died and or been taken care of by now. and yes they are fantastic, but I figured he may want a heads up about any possible issues before buying, rather than after.
lighten up...

 

I notice some guys are very quick to get defensive when we post possible hick-ups that the land rovers have or have given other owners we know.... Guys we are all here because we own one or maybe for the less fortunate one had to get rid of one. Your best knowledge about a land rover will come from someone who has worked on several like Disco Mike or some of the other seniors on this forum. At any rate you have to understand that the disco has a very finicky computer system and they tend to have overheating issues. So there are service write ups here letting any new rover owners or people considering purchasing a rover about what needs to be checked out or what needs to be done to get the disco in tip-top condition. Most people that go to the dealers and buy these trucks New don't give a **** about the maintenance because they will get rid of them before it breaks. Thats where we all come in and keep them going or bring them back from the dead. Anyway you buy your rover kid and roll your sleeves up and get dirty, download "rave" and do your required maintenance and then some and enjoy your truck they will take you anywhere you want to go if you treat them right!

 

Hey, Rovers are good vehicles, especially when you consider they come from the UK.
If you find one you like, especially since you are not mechanically inclined, take it to a good Rover mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection so you know what you are buying.

 

Seems that everything has been covered for the most part so I'll just add this. Fixing the ABS unit is stupid easy, the parts are $150 and there is a step by step write up on how to do it yourself. The hardest thing with this job is bleeding the brakes, and it isn't really that hard you just have to take your time and get all the air out of the system afterward (you'll know there is air because the brake peddle will be more spongy than usual).

 

Totally agree. If you can wrench, then these are easy vehicles - all the known issues are "out there" and there are a lot of guys parting them out...
I'd still try to avoid one with SAI though LOL...

 

Always remember, if you do get a Disco and have a problem, everyone here is more than willing to help!

 

best pre-purchase advise ever!