Looking at 2001 LR Disco.. What should I look for?

[DailyDrivenTJ]

Hi,

I am new to the forum and this forum seems like the one of the most comprehensive forums for LR around the net. Thanks for making this place very informative.

Now I have a few questions.

I am looking at 2001 LR Disco with 75000miles on it. I haven't look at it yet but I am trying to figure out what I should be watching or pay special attention to other than the typical and specific to the disco?

You don't need to dumb down your answers, just go ahead and fire it away with technical terms and what not. So I can surprise the used car salesman.

And

What are the things that can go wrong that require the dealer to fix? Like ECU and Sensors... that require special diagnostic tools? where can I pick up the land rover factory service manual or CD?

TIA

[ArmyRover]

Originally Posted by DailyDrivenTJ

Hi,
You don't need to dumb down your answers, just go ahead and fire it away with technical terms and what not.
TIA

I promise I won't dumb this answer down one bit

First welcome to the asylum. This is a great bunch of land rover addicts we do have support group meetings

now on to your questions....







































































search It is your friend there are probably 15 of these threads in the last 3-4 months.

just to get you started Need Help with Discovery Purchase

make sure you use the link in the thread 3rd or 4th post down.

[DailyDrivenTJ]

Thank you for the link.

I would appreciate any other information.

[ArmyRover]

I'm not sure how much more we could give you to look at aside from the list on lrrforum that is linked in that thread. That is a real comprehensive list of all items to look at.

buying used check list - Land Rover Repair Forums - LRRForums.com

I will add if your not mechanically inclined have a indie LR Shop look it over. If you post a thread with your local and that your looking for a good indie mechanic someone will usually know of one.

[DailyDrivenTJ]

What would the LR shop do different from regular shop?

[ArmyRover]

They know the quirks of a rover which are many and varied

[DailyDrivenTJ]

I was hoping to find out the details because it seems like from the search, there is not really a good LR shop near where I live. I will probably have to take it to a regular shop and have them look at it.

I have OBD II scanner, where is the OBD port on the 2001?

[ArmyRover]

you ever feel like we're trying to have a conversation lol


directly under the steering column at the bottom of the lower trim panel if I recall correctly.

[DailyDrivenTJ]

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

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directly under the steering column at the bottom of the lower trim panel if I recall correctly.

Thank you.

[auwesman]

One thing to look for is if it has a CDL nipple or not. If you plan on using it as an off road vehicle any, this will be an invaluable addition. Early '01 have it...late '01s do not.

Use the search feature. DiscoMike has posted some photos that will show you EXACTLY what to look for.

[brian4d]

I don't have the CDL, why did Rover decide to take this option off? Didn't it have something to do with the traction control?