Model Years
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2005 Model Year
VIN ID: SALLAAAxx5Annnnnn
2006 Model Year
VIN ID: SALLAAAxx6nnnnnn
2007 Model Year
VIN ID: SALLAAAxx7nnnnnn
- TDV6 engine updated to Euro IV emissions
- Improvement in fuel consumption
- Reduction in CO2 emissions by up to 5g/km
- Rear park distance control on 'entry level' 7 seat TDV6 (GS)
- Option of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Electric power lumbar support added to the driver’s seat where memory seats are specified
- One-touch opening passenger window
- Destination input on the move function now available on the navigation system
- Premium navigation system now has the option of hybrid television, capable of receiving both analogue and digital TV signals
- Land Rover Watch available
- From this year onwards, blanking the EGRs causes system faults
2008 Model Year
VIN ID: SALLAAAxx8nnnnnn
- Front mats fix with two hooks set in floor, not turn buckles
- Centre console trim panels changed in shape slightly
- Straight-grain satin walnut wood finish or piano black veneer available on higher end models
- Premium ruched leather seats on HSE
- Driver seat cushion pockets
- Eight-way passenger seat adjustment
- Premium carpet mats
- Electrically adjustable steering column (some markets only)
- Driver's seat powered lumbar support (some markets only)
- Ebony coloured centre stack and centre floor console
- 'Noble' plating finish to facia air vents and other switchgear/controls
- Silver plated finish to speaker bezels.
- Colour changes to the facia plastics (now Ebony colour)
- Improved Bluetooth PTI with contacts list download
- Rear Air conditioning became an option on HSE models
- V8 petrol engine option no longer available in the UK.
2008.5 Model Year
VIN ID: SALLAAAxx8nnnnnn
- Deletion of phone cradle with PTI system
- Centre armrest coolbox becomes optional
2009 Model Year
VIN ID: SALLAAAxx9nnnnnn
- Revamped front and rear bumper covers
- Body coloured front bumper (all models)
- Body coloured wheel arches and rear bumper (higher trim levels)
- Body coloured tailgate handle
- Body coloured bottom tailgate trim
- Tungsten finish side vent
- Tungsten finish door handles (higher trim levels)
- Clear side repeaters
- New design of 19-inch wheel with 7 spokes
- Three new exterior metallic paint colours:
- Santorini Black
- Galway Green
- Bournville (black with a hint of brown)
- New Almond interior trim colour
- Updated Bluetooth PTI system
2010 Model Year
VIN ID: SALxxxxxxnnnnnnn
- Launched as Discovery 4 / LR4
2012 Model Year
VIN ID: SALxxxxxxnnnnnnn
- SDV6 3.0 power output increased from 245hp to 255hp
- 8-speed automatic transmission replaces 6-speed
- Drive Select rotary transmission shifter replaces lever
- Terrain Response selector revised and relocated
- Steering wheel mounted PaddleShift
- CO2 figure is reduced from 244g/km to 230g/km
- New 'compact' Smart Key provides window open and close function
- Improved HDD Navigation System (not GS)
- Timed Climate with 7 day timer (standard on HSE, not available GS) with optional remote
- Audio System has significant changes:
- Commercial: 8 speaker system with a 4.2" colour TFT display with Bluetooth, DAB and USB connectivity (no iPod)
- GS: 8 speaker system with a 4.2" colour TFT display with Bluetooth, DAB and USB/iPod connectivity (standard iPod USB lead - special lead no longer required)
- XS and HSE: High-ICE with 11 speakers and 380W fitted as standard
- Premium LOGIC 7 ICE is now an option (except for GS) with 17 speakers and 825W
- High and Premium ICE additionally have:
- Single slot CD player with MP3 capability
- Full control of the audio system features via touchscreen
- DVD Audio and MP3 DVD playback
- Virtual CD Auto Changer function which allows up to 10 CDs to be downloaded to the hard-disc
- Gracenotes so that CD’s and tracks can be identified and stored
Further details: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10851/Discovery_4_12MY_UK_Product_Brief.pdf