Telling the difference - Land Rovers Only

BlueLion · 02-13-2006, 07:34 PM

I bought my Rover about 2 months ago and it is clean and runs great. I have not had any problems. This is a real blessing. However, it listed as a 2000 model, but my door jamb says 1999 I just noticed this when cleaning the truck recently. How can I tell the difference and is it anything I can do if they listed it as a 2000 and it is a 1999? Secondly, my truck came with every option except the ace package. What makes is different from the SE, I see that at times on trucks.

guitar588 · 02-13-2006, 08:06 PM

if you have a compass on the rv mirror, its a 2000

Funrover · 02-13-2006, 08:10 PM

What month of 99 was it built? That helps determine year!!! I think anything from august on becomes the next year

Hailsharky · 02-13-2006, 08:34 PM

Look under the hood and if you see Bosch then it's a 2000. If you see Lucas, start drinking.

Choqiees · 02-13-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hailsharky

Look under the hood and if you see Bosch then it's a 2000. If you see Lucas, start drinking.

LOL!!!

if it was built at the end of '99 then it's listed for '00

robbie · 02-13-2006, 09:08 PM

yep, my '95 has an Oct '94 build date. so if it is late '99 build date, would make sense.

Choqiees · 02-13-2006, 09:13 PM

the rearview mirror, under the hood...check neither of them...

just check from under...if there's a leak, then yours is a genuine LR

disco2inblue · 02-13-2006, 11:07 PM

My 03 was purchased by the original owner in June of 2003. I found a sticker behind the dash that has the date 11/03 on it. Any thoughts?

BlueLion · 02-14-2006, 05:37 PM

I must have lucked out fellas, because I have the compass mirror and no leaks. Ford must have built mine. Thanks for all the help fellas...I am really learning my truck.

Muddy Oval · 02-14-2006, 06:54 PM

Ford never "made" one, but 2000 was long before Ford was in the picture.

Rovin4life · 02-14-2006, 07:03 PM

basically it takes around three months to get them to the dealership from the buiild date.

new cars come out in june so its around april or march that they produce new model years. But that doesnt explain new vehicle launches. For example we got the LR3 at the end of October.

Choqiees · 02-14-2006, 07:18 PM

when was Ford actually involved? in what particular model though?

Rovin4life · 02-14-2006, 07:47 PM

Ford isnt involved at all in the running of LR. Its solely apart of Ford Premier Group. Land Rover uses some of Fords parts suppliers but thats about all. They do also use a portion of the WDS diagnostic system.

The only ford part on the LRS is the LR3 V6. It is produced in Germany for Explorers and rangers and the LR3. but the motor is designed for LR. So the bottom end doesnt look the same as a explorer motor.

Please understand Ford has nothing to do with design or manufacturer of LR.

the BMW Range ROver has almost all BMW parts wereas the LR is all Ford premier parts.

the V8 is a jag, the diesel is a Jag,

Muddy Oval · 02-14-2006, 09:36 PM

When your Disco was made, Ford was not the owner- BMW was still at it.

texasrover · 02-14-2006, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hailsharky

Look under the hood and if you see Bosch then it's a 2000. If you see Lucas, start drinking.

LMAO... That was great!

02-13-2006, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlueLion Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 99 Gallery: 0	Telling the difference I bought my Rover about 2 months ago and it is clean and runs great. I have not had any problems. This is a real blessing. However, it listed as a 2000 model, but my door jamb says 1999 I just noticed this when cleaning the truck recently. How can I tell the difference and is it anything I can do if they listed it as a 2000 and it is a 1999? Secondly, my truck came with every option except the ace package. What makes is different from the SE, I see that at times on trucks.

02-13-2006, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
robbie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 150 Gallery: 0	yep, my '95 has an Oct '94 build date. so if it is late '99 build date, would make sense. __________________ '95 DI '00 DII

02-13-2006, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 909 Gallery: 0	the rearview mirror, under the hood...check neither of them... just check from under...if there's a leak, then yours is a genuine LR __________________ 2002 Discovery II SE 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE

02-14-2006, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Ford never "made" one, but 2000 was long before Ford was in the picture. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-14-2006, 07:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 909 Gallery: 0	when was Ford actually involved? in what particular model though? __________________ 2002 Discovery II SE 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE

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02-13-2006, 08:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
guitar588 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 174 Gallery: 0	if you have a compass on the rv mirror, its a 2000

02-13-2006, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hailsharky Nacho Libre Join Date: May 2005 Location: So Cal "CL" Posts: 590 Gallery: 0	Look under the hood and if you see Bosch then it's a 2000. If you see Lucas, start drinking.

02-13-2006, 11:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
disco2inblue Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 24 Gallery: 0	My 03 was purchased by the original owner in June of 2003. I found a sticker behind the dash that has the date 11/03 on it. Any thoughts?

02-14-2006, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlueLion Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 99 Gallery: 0	I must have lucked out fellas, because I have the compass mirror and no leaks. Ford must have built mine. Thanks for all the help fellas...I am really learning my truck.

02-14-2006, 07:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	basically it takes around three months to get them to the dealership from the buiild date. new cars come out in june so its around april or march that they produce new model years. But that doesnt explain new vehicle launches. For example we got the LR3 at the end of October.

02-14-2006, 07:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	Ford isnt involved at all in the running of LR. Its solely apart of Ford Premier Group. Land Rover uses some of Fords parts suppliers but thats about all. They do also use a portion of the WDS diagnostic system. The only ford part on the LRS is the LR3 V6. It is produced in Germany for Explorers and rangers and the LR3. but the motor is designed for LR. So the bottom end doesnt look the same as a explorer motor. Please understand Ford has nothing to do with design or manufacturer of LR. the BMW Range ROver has almost all BMW parts wereas the LR is all Ford premier parts. the V8 is a jag, the diesel is a Jag,

02-14-2006, 09:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	When your Disco was made, Ford was not the owner- BMW was still at it. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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