I owned a pair of 99 D2's for years. Still miss them to this day. Never had more fun than taking my family thru the Colorado mountain trails in my old Disco. Driving felt comfortable, capable and confident no matter if i was downtown or down a trail. Sure, they always needed a little work - but honestly that was a small part of the fun.

Over the years I've noticed a steep decline in what I believe a Land Rover is suppose to be. I think they grew to look terrible (although the Defenders are still pretty rad..), I think they are less capable and generally speaking, i don't think that the majority of todays new LR drivers even care if they can go places other cars cant. And then upon seeing these new Range Rover and Freelander models - i just think LR have completely given up trying to be what they once were.. I couldn't be more grossed out by these new releases..

Don't get me wrong. I still love older Land Rovers with all my heart and given the right circumstances i would buy one in a heartbeat. I just wanted to rant and see if i'm not alone in my disdain for what this manufacturer has become.

Bring back the Camel Trophy!

Hey There

In the market for a lr4. I am aware of many of the differences between these two vintages. However if it’s between a 110k mile 2013 lr4 or a clean 70k mile 2016 lr4 at similar prices, what would you recommend ?

I'm in the market for a offroad 4x4, I really like the discovery but so many threads caution against it. I found this listing, bit $$$ but still under my budget and it has everything I wanted to get done on anything I buy.

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2000 Discovery 4.6L (rebuilt, NZ never got 4.6L versions)

It has recently had a fully rebuilt Rover 4.6L Engine installed (Like the range rovers) so has had a sizable power increase and now drives like it should of from factory, it tows trailers like a dream. The engine only has 5,000 kms on it, so it is basically brand new.

The vehcile has been regularly serviced including Diffs, Transmission, Transfer Case, Filters etc.

Modifications: Outside: Front Steel Bar, Rear Steel Bar, Rock Sliders, Terrafirma Rear Ladder, Spot Lights, Light Bar, Roof Rack, CB Antenna, High Lift Rear Spare Wheel Mount, Onboard ARB Air Compressor with Tyre Inflator.

Suspension: Centre Diff Lock, ARB Rear Air Locker, 2" HD Terrafirma Lift Kit, 2" Extended Terrafirma Shocks, Air Suspension Delete, Terrafirma Upgraded Steering Damper, 2" Extended Bump Stops, Replacement Bushings all round, All sitting on 32" BFGoodrich Tyres on Factory 16" Rims.

Engine: Fully Reconditioned 4.6L Engine, New High Compression Pistons, Rings, Piper Fast Road Cam from UK, Pacemaker Headers, Center Muffler Delete, Inline thermostat mod, Upgraded LS Engine Mounts, water and oil pumps, Optima Yellow Top Cranking Battery, New Lifters, Pushrods. Receipts for all.

Inside: 100AH lithium battery, Redarc DCDC25A, 240W Solar, CB Radio and antenna

Reconditioned Headliner (Black) Rear 6+7th Seats removed for Storage setup but seats and belts come with the car, 12V USB C chargers all round.

Apple Carplay/Android Auto Head Unit, Reversing Camera, Dashcam Built-In, Sony AMP, Heated Seats, Electric Seat Adjust.

Cons: 2x Rear windows dont go down - havnt looked into it, Sunroof disabled and sealed, Paint fade on roof, paint damage on front/rear bar.

Comes with 3 boxes of spare parts and other camping items.

""Ran out of room in the description, but this also has a Snorkel as pictured, fully sealed, K&N Air Filter, Onboard ARB Aircompressor for Diff & Tyre Inflation/Deflation, Diff Breather Kit for wading, Inline Thermostat Mod so engine stays right on 85c, as well as the Coil Pack Relocation mod so plug wires and packs are easier to work on. New Fuel Pump, Maf, O2 Sensors as of 245kmsRebuilt Injectors, New Rear Hubs as of 250kms, and has plenty of spares, including front CV's, Coils, Trim, Etc

""Also has a Runva 12000lb front Winch with Synthetic Rope, Wireless and Wired Winch Controller. Brake pads and rotors done 250kms recently with new RDA Vented Rotors

"" In description mentions 2” Suspension lift, HD Terrafirma, extended shocks and bump stops. Trans is excellent, has been fully flushed and shifts amazing, filters and fluid done recently. Diffs and transfer box run great too, no issues at all. Centre diff lock, and rear locking diff, low high range. Smooth

""It did leak before they were sealed, but that’s when I re did the headliner, no rust/water damage, floor was also treated and sprayed with por15 to prevent further damage. Cylinder liners were inspected and block was fully pressure tested, no slip or wear so it was honed, inline thermostat installed, so no chance to overheat anymore. No electrical issues, it’s kept on a battery tender between camping trips for the optima

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This is around 9-10k USD. I'll upload a few pics in comments, says and looks rust free but I'll definitely get a deep preinspection done.

Stolen Land Rover parts listed on eBay by Edward Barrington AKA The LR Core Guy LTD. He’s a convicted car thief. Be careful who you buy parts from on eBay.

Evening all, finally got around to buying a 2014 Freelander 2.

The central locking is slightly buggered - front n/s does not open from fob & both rear doors do not lock.

I can temporarily solve this using the child locks, but does anyone know a good long term fix? Tia