Odd 1995/1999 Disco V8?
Discussion
Hi all,
I was planning to go and look at this Disco today: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Oddly though, that reg comes up as a 1995 V8i, but the dealer says it's a 1999, and has checked the V5 which (he says) also states 1999.
I'm no Discovery expert, so I throw this mystery out to the PH collective brain!
Help?!
I was planning to go and look at this Disco today: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Oddly though, that reg comes up as a 1995 V8i, but the dealer says it's a 1999, and has checked the V5 which (he says) also states 1999.
I'm no Discovery expert, so I throw this mystery out to the PH collective brain!
Help?!
ISTR that around '98/'99 LR did a big audit and found a handful of 'old' unregistered cars kicking around. I certainly remember approx half-dozen Range Rovers (Classic shape)... These were sold off and then registered on probably 'S' or 'T' plates.
To put that into context, the last 'Classics' were produced in '95, so therefore registered on 'N' plates. If this Disco was indeed a '95 model, it wouldn't surprise me to find that this Disco was part of that batch.
I'd suggest that the best approach would be to get the facts first: Get the date of registration but also get the date of manufacture. If you have the paperwork in front of you, the V5 will show the registration date and the VIN. From the VIN, you can get the date of manufacture.
M
To put that into context, the last 'Classics' were produced in '95, so therefore registered on 'N' plates. If this Disco was indeed a '95 model, it wouldn't surprise me to find that this Disco was part of that batch.
I'd suggest that the best approach would be to get the facts first: Get the date of registration but also get the date of manufacture. If you have the paperwork in front of you, the V5 will show the registration date and the VIN. From the VIN, you can get the date of manufacture.
M
After a discussion at home about what we need and want (not the same thing!) I'm looking for a V8 auto with leather and power seats in much better nick than the cheap ones I've looked at. Or, possibly, a Cherokee/Grand Cherokee if I can't find a nice Discovery that I can afford. Before you all jump at me, we both have back problems that make a manual seat hard to adjust.
With the low mileage I do, fuel consumption doesn't make that much difference, and my Maserati was less fuel efficient than a V8 Discovery anyway.
So, spending more money then. Ah well.
With the low mileage I do, fuel consumption doesn't make that much difference, and my Maserati was less fuel efficient than a V8 Discovery anyway.
So, spending more money then. Ah well.
I have a 1997/P ES 7-seater in mid-blue with grey leather, electric seats, rear Aircon , twin sunroofs(all working - no leaks)superb mult-point LPG with underslung tanks and 72000 miles.
The car looks as if it is 2 or 3 years old - 5 matching tyres all round, MOT until april 13, tax, no advisories at last MOT(500 miles ago). It is HPI clear, of course.
NO RUST ANYWHERE thanks to salt-free roads in Japan - the chassis is like new as is the floor.
It was first registered in Japan and brought here in 2007 by Simmonites, who waxoyled it, sorted out a little bump on the front and then sold it for 10k to the first uk owner, who had the LPG fitted in 2010.
The car came to me as part of a deal for my wife's old TT, and it had a (very)slight engine rattle at 3000 rpm under full load.
Perfectionist and lover of V8's that I am, the engine was stripped down to reveal, as suspected, very slight wear on the crank bearing shells - a common problem with this engine. We have replaced these - along with new main bearings to be safe.
The camshaft and top end were all in fine fettle so the heads were given a very light skim and the rebuild was completed using top-quality gaskets throughout and top quality plug/HT leads were fitted along with new NGK spark plugs and fresh filters and oil.
The car now runs silently and as new and is very torquey (we found out when ordering parts this was a high-comression engine).
I would be willing to sell the car as long as I turn a small profit - please send me an email via my profile if you are interested.
The price will start with a 3, which is a lot for a MK1 Disco, but it has LPG, is immaculate in all respects, has had a full engine overhaul and there is no imminent spend - and the car is probably the nicest of it's type out there. You will not be disappointed.
The car looks as if it is 2 or 3 years old - 5 matching tyres all round, MOT until april 13, tax, no advisories at last MOT(500 miles ago). It is HPI clear, of course.
NO RUST ANYWHERE thanks to salt-free roads in Japan - the chassis is like new as is the floor.
It was first registered in Japan and brought here in 2007 by Simmonites, who waxoyled it, sorted out a little bump on the front and then sold it for 10k to the first uk owner, who had the LPG fitted in 2010.
The car came to me as part of a deal for my wife's old TT, and it had a (very)slight engine rattle at 3000 rpm under full load.
Perfectionist and lover of V8's that I am, the engine was stripped down to reveal, as suspected, very slight wear on the crank bearing shells - a common problem with this engine. We have replaced these - along with new main bearings to be safe.
The camshaft and top end were all in fine fettle so the heads were given a very light skim and the rebuild was completed using top-quality gaskets throughout and top quality plug/HT leads were fitted along with new NGK spark plugs and fresh filters and oil.
The car now runs silently and as new and is very torquey (we found out when ordering parts this was a high-comression engine).
I would be willing to sell the car as long as I turn a small profit - please send me an email via my profile if you are interested.
The price will start with a 3, which is a lot for a MK1 Disco, but it has LPG, is immaculate in all respects, has had a full engine overhaul and there is no imminent spend - and the car is probably the nicest of it's type out there. You will not be disappointed.
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