Greetings, I usually just post in the Defender area but I am thinking about selling my Defender and getting a Disco. Need some advice on years to stay away from and what would be a good vehicle for on and off road. Any help would be great!

Thanks in Advance,
David

 

Stay away from the 2003 because of the oil pump issues. Late 2001-2003 don't have CDL so aren't recommended for off road. Late 1999-early 2001 (D2) have CDL in the transfer case but the linkage to engage it is missing. Linkage can be added easy enough. 1994-1999 (D1) as well as 2004 have CDL standard. The D1 is a little simpler than the D2, not as much electronics to cause problems. The D2 is a little longer and wider so they have a little more interior room but both generations have the same 100" wheelbase. The D1 uses full floating axles at both ends which are stronger than the D2. Overall, the 2004 is the best of the Discovery world.

 

How much are you looking to spend and what sort of wheeling do you do?

 

I am just now posting an 04 Disco S model for sale. (w/CDL) Last time on here I was talking about my Oil pump problem that AK Rover mentioned. LR north america replaced the motor under warranty even though it was past the man. warr. I unfortunaately now have to sell the vehicle because I have more cars that I need. So...04 S model dark blue, tan interior, 64K miles on vehicle with 900 miles on new motor from LR. balance of 12K 12mo warranty (oct 08) Interior condition 9.5 exterior condition 9.
2" OME Med. lift, steel rock sliders/steps, alum. gas tank skid plate, two sets of tires/wheels including Goodyeasr MTR's and brand new snow/ ice winter radials. $11,500 in Colorado .I will post on for sale section today w/pics.

 

get a year with a CDL. if you plan on any moderate off roading you will need it eventually.

it has been something that has made me happy that i spend more to get my 04 then to have saved a couple grand on the 03's i was thinking on buying,,,,


that and the potential for a engine tossing its guts