High Mileage Discos?? - Land Rovers Only

k12 · 07-24-2006, 07:26 AM

1998 auto D1 w/ 185k

2nd owner (bought with 160k 1.5 yrs ago)
Replaced:
brake switch
cooling system (minus rad)
u joints in rear D-shaft
VSS
resoldered window and sunroof ECU
added rear jump seat
tires
wheel bearings

Hoping to hear some great stories about high mileage discos!

Kieran

apbtpetey · 07-24-2006, 08:33 AM

1997 Disco SE7

3rd owner
brought in Feb. 2005 with 104,000
current milage: 138,750
Replaced:
head gaskets
power steering hoses
Sitting in the garage waiting to be put in:
3" Big Blue springs, pro comp shocks, trailing arms, balanced front driveshaft

Still running strong and I dont baby it

kellijo · 07-24-2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k12

1998 auto D1 w/ 185k
Kieran

1998 auto LSE D1 w/102K

2nd owner
Given knowledge by Disco Mike...

.....it runs great...but still an electrical headache sometimes w/a few lights.

LRDisco94 · 07-24-2006, 02:30 PM

1994 Disco 1 170,000
1st owner followed the book with services all the way to 90,000
2nd no records of anything 160,000
3rd new paint, tires, roof rack, brush guard
4th Me Timing Gear was wore down and the chain broke...causing to bend the valves and i need some rebuilding of this and tht... so other things here and there replaced the wheel bearings, new springs and shocks.... i never soldered my window ecu....umm replaced the radiator and belts... other than that it runs good now i love my rover! sometimes it can be a pain

But i would definatly check out your timing chain if it hasnt been changed and ur gear...

Capt. Ron · 07-25-2006, 09:15 AM

180k +. Other than the previous owner totally mucking up some re-assembly after a "rebuild" and not adding fluid to the t-case, I've had no big issues. Of course I've only put about 5k on it myself. Knock on wood.

texasrover · 07-25-2006, 02:56 PM

98 Land Rover Disco... with 168K miles.

Totals repairs:

Steering Gear box (DIY)
Idle air control valve.... made no difference with idle issue DIY
Throttle sensor.... made no difference with idle issue DIY

Outside of usual maintenance that is all. DIY

My vehicle has not been touched by a paid mechanic since Rover did the last scheduled service back around 30K miles.

Damn I am starting to appreciate this vehicle.

acornhoek · 07-25-2006, 03:24 PM

'98 Disco w/ 108,000.....on the trail often
Love this truck

1st owner babyed to 80K
2nd owner (me) babyed w/ maintenance

Repairs other than mainenance & upgrades:
replaced the fuel pump

Hasn't been seen by a paid mechanic since first owner.

'96 Disco w/ 90,000 miles.....also on the trail
Love this truck too.

3rd owner (me) babyed w/ maintenance

Repairs other than mainenance & upgrades:
new R380, new clutch & new coolant overflow tank

Hasn't been seen by a paid mechanic since second owner.

I came to LR via the Series trucks (have 3) and never considered Discos till the wife wanted one.................love them now (sad to see the direction they're going).

JMO

Bene · 07-25-2006, 04:17 PM

1994 auto 152k

front ujoint
took the solenoid out of the transfer case
put in a used tranny in November
routed the belt properly (

)
put in an MSD coil
redid the exaust
and I think 1 or maybe both of my O2 sensors are bad.

I hope I never have to sell her

96owner · 07-26-2006, 05:18 AM

190,000 miles
3rd owner
havent replaced anything yet (knock on wood)

KETJAMAICA · 07-30-2006, 10:34 AM

YOUR RIGHT I HAVE A 1994 DISCO SHE IS THE BEST AT EVERYTHING BUT SHE COST I HAVE REPLACED IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS GAS TANK FREE DUE TO RECALL.... WATER PUMP,BELTS .FAN CLUTCH,FAN,wheel bearings,PLUGS WIRES...BUT I LOVE HER SO ....141,000... I'M THIRD OWNER FIRST GAVE SERVICE TO 80,000 AT ROVER IN COLORADO...SECOND OWNER RECORDS AT DALLAS ROVER TO 110,00... THEN I BOUGHT HER HAVE ALL RECORDS HOPE SHE RUNS FOREVER...

taskforce121 · 08-01-2006, 05:16 PM

1994 Disco I, auto, 387,000 miles, with me as the original owner. It's my DD, almost exclusively highway miles. Original motor, running Mobil 1, changed every 3 to 4000 miles with a dab of Z-max added. Going through engine compartment now and replacing all the rubber, while I save up money for some new front seats.

phil

drewclare25 · 08-01-2006, 06:42 PM

why do i not believe that?

GotRovr · 08-01-2006, 07:27 PM

96 Espsom Green fully loaded

99,600 miles on the gound

30 feet in the air

roverX · 08-01-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotRovr

fully loaded

List the mods....

Choqiees · 08-01-2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverX

List the mods....

it'll take the whole damn page

07-24-2006, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
k12 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 144 Gallery: 0	High Mileage Discos?? 1998 auto D1 w/ 185k 2nd owner (bought with 160k 1.5 yrs ago) Replaced: brake switch cooling system (minus rad) u joints in rear D-shaft VSS resoldered window and sunroof ECU added rear jump seat tires wheel bearings Hoping to hear some great stories about high mileage discos! Kieran

07-24-2006, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
apbtpetey Support Our Troops Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 3,449 Gallery: 0	1997 Disco SE7 3rd owner brought in Feb. 2005 with 104,000 current milage: 138,750 Replaced: head gaskets power steering hoses Sitting in the garage waiting to be put in: 3" Big Blue springs, pro comp shocks, trailing arms, balanced front driveshaft Still running strong and I dont baby it __________________ John Conklin LRO Moderator

07-24-2006, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
LRDisco94 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 497 Gallery: 0	1994 Disco 1 170,000 1st owner followed the book with services all the way to 90,000 2nd no records of anything 160,000 3rd new paint, tires, roof rack, brush guard 4th Me Timing Gear was wore down and the chain broke...causing to bend the valves and i need some rebuilding of this and tht... so other things here and there replaced the wheel bearings, new springs and shocks.... i never soldered my window ecu....umm replaced the radiator and belts... other than that it runs good now i love my rover! sometimes it can be a pain But i would definatly check out your timing chain if it hasnt been changed and ur gear... __________________ -LRDisco94- www.floridalandroverclub.com

07-25-2006, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Capt. Ron on, off, on, off, on... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In front of the blue lights! Posts: 748 Gallery: 0	180k +. Other than the previous owner totally mucking up some re-assembly after a "rebuild" and not adding fluid to the t-case, I've had no big issues. Of course I've only put about 5k on it myself. Knock on wood. __________________ 03 Disco w/CDL 95 Disco 98 Disco: my first (gone)

07-25-2006, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	98 Land Rover Disco... with 168K miles. Totals repairs: Steering Gear box (DIY) Idle air control valve.... made no difference with idle issue DIY Throttle sensor.... made no difference with idle issue DIY Outside of usual maintenance that is all. DIY My vehicle has not been touched by a paid mechanic since Rover did the last scheduled service back around 30K miles. Damn I am starting to appreciate this vehicle. __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

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07-25-2006, 03:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
acornhoek Getting the mud off..... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 962 Gallery: 0	'98 Disco w/ 108,000.....on the trail often Love this truck 1st owner babyed to 80K 2nd owner (me) babyed w/ maintenance Repairs other than mainenance & upgrades: replaced the fuel pump Hasn't been seen by a paid mechanic since first owner. '96 Disco w/ 90,000 miles.....also on the trail Love this truck too. 3rd owner (me) babyed w/ maintenance Repairs other than mainenance & upgrades: new R380, new clutch & new coolant overflow tank Hasn't been seen by a paid mechanic since second owner. I came to LR via the Series trucks (have 3) and never considered Discos till the wife wanted one.................love them now (sad to see the direction they're going).JMO __________________ ’61 IIA 88 \| ’63 IIA 88 \| ’69 IIA 109 Carawagon \| ’98 D1 \| ’96 D1 5spd \|'97 D90

07-25-2006, 04:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	1994 auto 152k front ujoint took the solenoid out of the transfer case put in a used tranny in November routed the belt properly () put in an MSD coil redid the exaust and I think 1 or maybe both of my O2 sensors are bad. I hope I never have to sell her __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

07-26-2006, 05:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
96owner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 527 Gallery: 0	190,000 miles 3rd owner havent replaced anything yet (knock on wood) __________________ Delaware Mother******! 1996 Disco Myspace mods: OME HD lift (thaks max) zombie

07-30-2006, 10:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
KETJAMAICA 94 DISCO 1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PLANO, TEXAS Posts: 57 Gallery: 0	YOUR RIGHT I HAVE A 1994 DISCO SHE IS THE BEST AT EVERYTHING BUT SHE COST I HAVE REPLACED IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS GAS TANK FREE DUE TO RECALL.... WATER PUMP,BELTS .FAN CLUTCH,FAN,wheel bearings,PLUGS WIRES...BUT I LOVE HER SO ....141,000... I'M THIRD OWNER FIRST GAVE SERVICE TO 80,000 AT ROVER IN COLORADO...SECOND OWNER RECORDS AT DALLAS ROVER TO 110,00... THEN I BOUGHT HER HAVE ALL RECORDS HOPE SHE RUNS FOREVER...

08-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
taskforce121 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 48 Gallery: 0	1994 Disco I, auto, 387,000 miles, with me as the original owner. It's my DD, almost exclusively highway miles. Original motor, running Mobil 1, changed every 3 to 4000 miles with a dab of Z-max added. Going through engine compartment now and replacing all the rubber, while I save up money for some new front seats. phil

08-01-2006, 06:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
drewclare25 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 391 Gallery: 0	why do i not believe that? __________________ Best 4x4xFar 97 Green D1 3" BB springs pro comp es9000 shocks 32x11.50 BFG Mud Terrains 15" american racing steel wheels flowmaster 40 series dual pipes mantec snorkel

08-01-2006, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
GotRovr NCLR President Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aptos, CA Posts: 64 Gallery: 0	96 Espsom Green fully loaded 99,600 miles on the gound 30 feet in the air __________________ I love driving fast over speed bumps

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