ok, so im new to LR and need you pro LR guys and gals advice. Im looking at either buying a high mileage Tahoe or a 97 to 04 LR discovery or Range Rover. There are many in my area for under $4000 but I don't know which to choose and what to steer clear of. Theres a nice clean 03 Disco se for $3500 and IS on the oil pump sh*t list. Is there a recall that I could possibly take it in to get fixed or engine replaced? not sure how that works. Then theres an 04 discovery 4.6L that the owner says he loses a little water but not sure where its going and thinks it will need a water pump. Also, theres a 2001 Disco s2 se7 that's had head gaskets and radiator replaced. All of these are under 150k miles. Any help or info on what I should go for or stay away from will be greatly appreciated. Plus any help with the oil pump situation on the 03. If needed I will post links to the vehicles.

 

oil pump not an issue, it was a range of vehicles that it could happen in, and they died by 50,000 miles. Warranty, not long life recall.

01 with gaskets and new radiator sounds good.

Forget the one who says he thinks it needs a water pump which means " it is overheating and I'm too cheap to fix it. "

Open your wallet, and pay your Rover capable (not always dealer) mechanic to inspect before purchase.

 

So is it a certain engine to avoid that i keep hearing oil pump failures on? Also looking at this one.
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY HSE EXTRA CLEAN $$$$$$$ SAVE MONEY $$$$$$$$$

 

That one looks nice but says nothing of maintenance.I would definitely get an inspection.

 

whats the difference between the hse and the se7? I like the 2004 details better, but is the 2001 better?

 

Level of trim, which has darn little to do with cost of fixing what is under the hood. Inspection is advised, especially if you have not owned one and wrenched on it. These are fun vehicles if you can afford or do the upkeep. Many older ones are found with poor upkeep, even though kept in a garage and spotless paint.