Land Rover Discovery Project

whisper · 13 January 2012, 19:32

My Dad just offered me his L reg Disco, I've always wanted one so I'm chuffed to bits. Ok, so it's really old but he's owned it from when it was a year old and maintained it all himself.

I'm going over tomorrow so is there anything I should look out for? It's looking a bit shabby so I guess it might need a lot of work.

willk · 13 January 2012, 19:35

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Originally Posted by whisper

so is there anything I should look out for?

Yeah, I wouldn't tell Mister P if I were you...

Razorbill RIBs · 13 January 2012, 19:35

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Originally Posted by whisper

My Dad just offered me his L reg Disco.....is there anything I should look out for?

If my dad gives me something it's usually because he wants something in return

mick · 13 January 2012, 19:39

See how much it is to insure 1st you might get a shock

whisper · 13 January 2012, 19:39

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Yeah, I wouldn't tell Mister P if I were you...

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Originally Posted by Razorbill RIBs

If my dad gives me something it's usually because he wants something in return

I know what you mean..... May be it will be cheaper to buy one

whisper · 13 January 2012, 19:40

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Originally Posted by discomick

See how much it is to insure 1st you might get a shock

Are they expensive to insure then?

mister p · 13 January 2012, 19:46

It will be a discovery project matey.
First see how many holes you can line up to be able to actually see right through the car.
When, not if, you line up a set, put a scaffold pole right through. If the scaffold touches any metal on the way, that's an indicator that you have discovered it's too much to take on.
If, on the other hand, the pole takes a bit of a shove to pop out of the other side........the discovery is in fact a project that many LR owners would be happy to take on.
Enjoy your voyage of discovery.

whisper · 13 January 2012, 20:11

I'll have a poke about tomorrow and get an insurance quote

Just found this tent tent online, may have to get one

PeterM · 13 January 2012, 20:55

lucky bugger. has it got a towbar already ?

whisper · 13 January 2012, 20:57

I wouldn't say lucky Pete, but at least I won't have to worry about getting the rear tyres wet when launching anymore

Yep, complete with towbar

mick · 13 January 2012, 21:03

Insurance will depend on your age I was just thinking your a young lad is it a disco 1 engine should be bullet proof rear floor prob shot away there are plenty of land rover forums to offer advice

mister p · 13 January 2012, 21:13

As far as insurance is concerned, have a go with CAROLE NASH.
I've just had to renew my car and bike policies. They do some fantastic policies, get this.
Jaguar XJ, Triumph Tiger and Bimota YB6. All on one policy for under £500. The lot!
All have separate AA, key and windscreen insurance included.
And my Land Rover was under £400 F.C.
They appear to have their eyes open to customer service. Very decent to deal with.
Go the 'phone route as it's easier for them to tweak your details to fit the best deal.

whisper · 13 January 2012, 21:17

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I was just thinking your a young lad

Shucks Mick thanks

I'm actually 36

From memory, the rear floor has been done as well as the inner front wings and it's had a head gasket too.

It's out of MOT at the moment so I guess that will be a starting point.....

spartacus · 13 January 2012, 21:19

Mileage, service history, etc? Please tell me it's not a petrol V8?

Nathan k · 13 January 2012, 21:27

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I wouldn't say lucky Pete, but at least I won't have to worry about getting the rear tyres wet when launching anymore

Yep, complete with towbar

or waiting to use the slip any more, the sailing dinghies are no match for a discovery.

whisper · 13 January 2012, 21:29

I'll get some pics tomorrow, all servicing has been done by my father except for a few jobs done by the local Mobile Land Rover guy who comes round your house and does the work on your drive - he did the head gasket and the inner front wings. I do remember my dad changing the gearbox few years ago.

whisper · 13 January 2012, 21:30

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or waiting to use the slip any more, the sailing dinghies are no match for a discovery.

I wish we had a picture of that

Nathan k · 13 January 2012, 21:32

it was a swarm out of no where

mick · 13 January 2012, 21:38

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Mileage, service history, etc? Please tell me it's not a petrol V8?

With the cost of derv a V8 might be a good idea

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PeterM · 13 January 2012, 21:40

[QUOTE=whisper;438917]Shucks Mick thanks

I'm actually 36

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its the best age ...