Well the dealer let me take it to my wife. While driving it, I thought I detected a hint of cat urine, didnt say anything to my wife and let her decide. After a few minutes, she said her eyes were itching. If it hadn't been for that, she would have had me buy the car. My teched looked it over, the rig was clean and nice.... except for the smell. Looking around, I found the source of smell... it looks like the PO spilled detergent or something in the right rear seat. The leather was stained in a few places, which means the foam is probably soaked as well. I took it by the leather guy, who says it needs to be replaced. I returned it, told the salesman about it, and that I would buy it if it weren't for the smell. I doubt they will fix it for me, as the he said they had 3 people wanting to look at it while I was out.

 

Hey, I'm relatively, no, very new to the forum. Looking at an '04 Disco HSE for my daughter. Do you mind me asking how yours has been?

Thanks

 

Like all Rover's, if properly maintained, they are good vehicles. Start with a clean example, have a competent mechanic go through it and budget X amount of maintenance per year for it. We did not get the LR2, so I can't advise you on them, just Rovers in general.

 

After doing plenty of research and talking to current LR owners, if your looking at a LR2 either HSE or Landmark, ideally cleanest lowest mileage possible.

Running costs will vary dependant on usage & of course any previous outstanding history that's not been resolved.

A biker mate used to work for LR (he replaced his Disco for a 98 110 for overall running cost) and informed me I should go for a Disco 2 TD5 03/04.