For sale is my Land Rover Discovery 3 GS in Tonga Green, 2.7 TDV6, manual.
130,000 miles. FSH at main dealers and LR independent specialists, both belts done, new compressor, new clutch and dual mass flywheel, poly bushes, various other bits all with receipts. MOT till July.
Always well maintained with preventative work done where possible. Mainly used as a second car for camping trips.
Washed monthly (properly), clayed and waxed every few months.
Great condition inside and out, smoke free, never used for towing, starts and drives great.
7 seats, air con, rear parking sensors, no sunroof.
Includes side steps, front and rear LR rubber mats, aftermarket Kenwood stereo with CD and Bluetooth.
Winter-ready with oversize 17" A/T tyres.
I can also include a Land Rover Expedition roof rack for an additional cost of £650.
Based on my investigations with soapy water it needs a new front air suspension bag, hence reduced price. I am reluctant to sell as this is an simple fix, but I was made redundant in December and so can't afford the repair right now. EPB will need cleaning soon too.
NOW NOT FOR SALE – see thread below
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27th Jan 2020 11:02 am
bigee
Member Since: 11 Dec 2012
Location: North west
Posts: 13
Probably a daft question, but, still driveable ? How broke is it ! Oh what's involved with the brake ?
29th Jan 2020 9:17 pm
jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
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Totally driveable, works fine at regular height, drives really well.
There is a leak in the airbag based upon my investigations with soapy water.
A new airbag should remedy it, expect it to cost £600ish from a decent Indy garage, hence price reduction.
I can’t afford to repair and run it at the moment so need to downsize to something cheaper.
29th Jan 2020 9:58 pm
jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
Posts: 167
Parking brake needs a clean, it is a simplish maintenance job or you can get a garage to do it. If you search Bodsy’s Brake Bible it shows you how to do it on this forum.
I may attempt to do it myself if I get a break in the weather but it’s non stop rain here at the moment!
29th Jan 2020 10:00 pm
G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
Posts: 567
This seems a real tidy one.
Why don’t you sell your roof rack for the £600, then get the suspension sorted? You could easily get your money back/more for the Disco.
30th Jan 2020 7:33 am
jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
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Thanks G3Z. I have debated that, but with losing my job in December I need to cut down on running costs as well.
Also I was harbouring a hope of buying another Disco when work picks up again so I was going to hang on to the rack! If it doesn’t sell I may have to do as you advise though.
30th Jan 2020 8:17 am
jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
Posts: 167
Bump, SWMBO has spoken.
Need this gone, price dropped or it goes for p/x
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4th Feb 2020 5:59 pm
pgerman
Member Since: 16 Jun 2008
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 68
I've just replaced all the struts and airbags on my Disco3. If you want to keep the car then you're welcome to one of the ones I took off the car as I still have them in the garage. It's an easy replacement if you're even remotely competent on the tools. SORN it and stick it in the corner of your drive until cash is a little easier.
Hate to see a man have to get rid of a car he loves just because of a short term cash flow issue.
PM me if of interest.
Paul
4th Feb 2020 8:00 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
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Hi
Also if it helps instead of voss connectors u can use these brass pushfits , considerably cheaper
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pgerman wrote:
I've just replaced all the struts and airbags on my Disco3. If you want to keep the car then you're welcome to one of the ones I took off the car as I still have them in the garage. It's an easy replacement if you're even remotely competent on the tools. SORN it and stick it in the corner of your drive until cash is a little easier.
Hate to see a man have to get rid of a car he loves just because of a short term cash flow issue.
PM me if of interest.
Paul
Hi paul,
Wished to say hats off to u , as always the D3 community comes together to help each other
4th Feb 2020 8:22 pm
G3Z
Member Since: 16 Dec 2018
Location: South Wales
Posts: 567
Amazing forum, what a generous thing to offer.
4th Feb 2020 9:27 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
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likewise I have a scrap D3 sitting in the drive
All the bags are still fitted but you are welcome to them if I can get them off
4th Feb 2020 9:50 pm
gstuart
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Location: kent
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4th Feb 2020 11:22 pm
jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
Posts: 167
Guys, honestly reading this made my day.
Very kind offers from both of you so hats off and thank you. Class acts.
Today I have potentially been given a large bit of work, so I may be able to keep the Disco – what a difference a day makes!
I am going to put the sale on hold for now until I know when the my work is sorted.
pgerman and Sea Raider – I may well take one of you up on your offer if fitting the airbags is a simple(ish) job. My reason for delaying is I will need to buy some axle stands and a high lift jack, so I will need to see when I can get paid next before committing to doing the work myself.
Thanks again, you guys have really helped.
5th Feb 2020 4:23 pm
James W
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If it helps you can borrow my axle stands and SGS trolley jack - I can meet you half way somewhere. Just keep it in mindD4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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so I was going to hang on to the rack! If it doesn’t sell I may have to do as you advise though.
