Griffmaster
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Different Planet
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Hi,
I have a D4 XS on order and come from a history of Disco's ~ 300TDi, TD5 and currently a D3 TDV6.
All from new, none let me down and none ever went back into the dealer ~ other than for servicing and the recent D3 Brake Servo recall ~ each averaging 35000 miles a piece.
The more I look through this Forum, there seems to be an endless list of D4 faults/problems  and I am now slightly perturbed that I should maybe have stayed with the D3.
Anyone out there got a D4 without problems?
Please say there are.  2015 D4 HSE in Corris Grey
All below gone but still with happy memories
2010 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey
2006 D3 S in Zermatt Silver
2001 Td5 Oslo Blue
1993 300Tdi Arken Grey
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slots
Member Since: 30 Oct 2007
Location: Here
Posts: 333
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no problems with our two and D4 problems are nothing compared with D3 ones on this forum. The only issues I have seen have been linked to an important upgrade. However, your factory fresh one will have all of this sorted. I have had 5 D3's and problems with all of them. The D4's are a class apart. Don't worry 
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| 20th Apr 2010 9:13 am |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
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but forums are where people come for advice on their broken cars. I wonder how many people out there with D4's who don't use the forum are having no trouble at all?
I wouldn't worry tbh! 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 20th Apr 2010 9:14 am |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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If I was buying a new D4 now I would be sleeping very peacefully at night....
Don't worry  2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
2007 Golf GT DSG
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| 20th Apr 2010 9:15 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Mine has been in for the assurance issue which cleared the global opening/closing issue. It is currently been looked at for poor fuel consumption and LR suspect a fault with an EGR valve. This has not caused the car to fail (should not have said that should I) and I am still using it, just waiting for the parts to come in. I would not say that they are any more problamatic than any other new car I have purchased if anything they have been more problamatic than the D4. I love it and would suggest you do not worry. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 20th Apr 2010 9:30 am |
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MeanDorris
Member Since: 12 Apr 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 132
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2000 miles on my D4, 1 month old, only problem has been with the iPod connection (and some litte  keying my bonnet!), otherwise so far so good...
Russell wrote:It is currently been looked at for poor fuel consumption and LR suspect a fault with an EGR valve.
Russell, interested on what would be classed as "poor fuel consumption" on the D4?
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| 20th Apr 2010 12:46 pm |
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craigeman
Member Since: 24 Mar 2010
Location: bolton
Posts: 15
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I wouldn't worry. People only generally post things that go wrong. I have had 15 Land Rover vehicles over the years and this is by far the best 
You will love it when it arrives.
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| 20th Apr 2010 1:02 pm |
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livestronguk
Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Bristol uk
Posts: 25
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Had mine since the 31st Jan done 2500 miles no problems really. Going for software update on the 5th May. Getting 31 mpg with mixed driving. The only problem I am having is back ache, which strikes me as odd given the seating.
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| 20th Apr 2010 1:10 pm |
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koen_dr
Member Since: 23 Mar 2010
Location: Zoersel
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Deflate the seat lumbar cushions, you can do that with the big button above the seat move forward/backward button. I had the same yesterday untill I found the inflate/deflate lumbar support button. 2015 Discovery SDV6 HSE Fuji White with Black pack
Old:2010 LR4 Discovery 3.0TDV6 HSE Full Spec
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| 20th Apr 2010 1:17 pm |
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chopdogs
Member Since: 03 Mar 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 210
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Had mine for >2,000 miles and only probs I've had are:
- Rather erratic USB playback (which I supsect is more to do with the USB or how I put the files onto it vs the car)
- Top boot lid doesn't close properly every time
- Mrs chopdogs reversing it into the tow hitch of our Defender (to which I said "How did you manage to do that?) Interestingly, neither car was damaged
Not exactly significant issues
I agree with J@mes - you are seeing a lot of posts on issues because it's a forum. Bit like going to a hospital and seeing a large number of ill people 14 Disco 4 HSE
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| 20th Apr 2010 1:26 pm |
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DiscoDad
Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
Posts: 3004
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Almost 10,000 miles on ours and it has been fine.
Just had the assurance program work done but could not tell any difference afterwards.
Don't worry, just count the days! 
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| 20th Apr 2010 3:01 pm |
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deehamps
Member Since: 13 Jan 2010
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 25
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Done around 4000 miles now. I haven't had any problems at all.. Discovery 4 XS
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| 20th Apr 2010 4:07 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Meandorris >4000 miles on mine now and getting 22/23 to the gallon measured on fil up to fill up and not using the on board computer, this is driving like Miss Daisey. Was getting 28/29 for first 2000 miles. Intrestingly getting about .5 mpg more when towing a large twin axle caravan on our last two trips out !!!!!!!!!!!!!! To be honest the fuel consumption is not a great issue considering the small mileage I do. However it is a little concerning that it has dropped of suddenly. Car is still great and always gives So do not be concerned you will love it and it will be great. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 20th Apr 2010 4:33 pm |
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hc76
Member Since: 02 Sep 2009
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 105
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Had mine since October and done 10k miles in it with no problems. It has not been in for assurance work yet. 2016 D4 Landmark - Waitomo/Ebony
2012 D4 HSE - Orkney/Almond - gone
2009 D4 XS - Buckingham/Ebony - gone
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| 20th Apr 2010 6:29 pm |
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BBS SPY
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Member Since: 15 Jun 2007
Location: Sunny Cyprus
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I don't have a D4 but i do have an IDS system and am very plugged in to what is currently going on re the D4 and RRS and believe i can add some useful comment based on my past and current observation that might help.
In 2005 when the D3 and RRS was first introduced there was also the usual plethora of problems, as there seems to always be on any new model / technology introduction. Most of these simply required software tweaks to fix, however the introduction of these software fixes was delayed due to the fact that they were delivered to dealers by DVDs that were only periodically sent out. Thus meaning that new D3 owners visiting dealers might only get updates that could be up to 6 months old. I saw such software fixes being introduced up to 2 years after the models introduction and only slowly petering out. It has been some years now since any there was any significant D3 fix released
However along with the D4 and 2010 RRS introduction, the IDS has been changed to an on line mechanism for updates which is of course is right up to the minute. This means that fixes are much more quickly introduced and presently the number of systems that a dealer is instructed to update prior to delivery is mind blowing.
This improved distribution meathod for software upgrades means that any D4 and RRS problems will likely be ironed out in record time compared to its D3 and RRS predecessor.
Like PaulP, i would therefore be sleeping very soundly if i were lucky enough to have a D4 in the garage.
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| 20th Apr 2010 7:14 pm |
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