In this video we look at a time warp Land Rover Discovery 1 from the first year of production. We discuss its significance to Land Rover. To bid on the this car see below link www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165133503435
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@bugjuicer2 жыл бұрын
I worked for an outdoor adventures company when these came out. We massively overloaded the trailers they pulled and ran up n down the UK with them, through fields and out for 'evening entertainment' and never had any issues, they just took it. It's what started my proper affection for LR. Some xx many years later, was really stoked to be able to afford a D4 now, so awesome
@alanmilton80562 жыл бұрын
Pragmatic, enthusiastic & comprehensive review. As a previous V8i owner in Dubai, & currently running a 1998 Tdi, about 180K km, in QLD which we bought new over a fax machine from DXB for delivery in Brisbane, Australia I can relate to your comments. The Conran interior was a game changer, we can drive 1000km+ from Brisbane to Sydney the same day & emerge with no aches or pains, even as an old fogey ! All we have had to replace was a water pump & a crankshaft, which due to crazy prices here we shipped in from a 4WD parts supplier in Halesowen. Love the turbo boost when it kicks in & we start accelerating uphill past all the dinky toys. The unique handbrake system caused an issue when a valet parker nearly jammed the lever as did not understand there was some play even though secure. The grippy handles can give rise to "golfball elbows" but 'er indoors made some sheepskin covers, cosy ! We specified rostyle wheels & a lockable cubby box along with ladder, roof rack, winch & window blinds. Had an upgrade a few years ago to include electronic braking, double battery, onboard air compressor, sensible lifted suspension & rear diff locks. All work done by our local LR experts at British Offroad in Forest Glen, Queensland. Now works as our camping car with a conversion in the back with 2 seats removed & tows a camper trailer. No flies on the TDi !! You are welcome anytime to come over & do a review ???
@AudiophileStooge2 жыл бұрын
I miss my Disco 2 but I’d sure love a first gen Disco 1 like this
@L6632 жыл бұрын
It does have a time warp feel to it ...
@grahamp43842 жыл бұрын
Great vid. We had a facelift 300 back in '95 with the two jump seats in the boot (hence the rear door opener). By then LR had started to increase the luxury with leather, a/c, airbags(!) etc. Good family bus.
@Gwril762 жыл бұрын
Watching this brings back memories of my first job with Land Rover in the mid 90's. 200tdi was a OK unit at the time. But that lt77 gearbox was bloody awful. The 300tdi was a massive improvement. Tailgate corrosion was common, oil leaks definitely, water ingress was also a issue. But overall great cars for 4x4 activity. 300tdi version are probably the best one's to go for in regards to refinement and interior design. Great video and thanks for sharing.
@richardhunt13842 жыл бұрын
My Aunt and Uncle had a top spec (GS??) 3.9 V8 Auto in a dark blue with 7 seats, God that was fabulous car to be in and the noise when it got given a boot full was just awesome!!!
@promenteryrobbins2 жыл бұрын
In 1989, the name ‘Defender’ hadn’t been announced - there was the Land Rover, the Range Rover and then the Discovery came along. ‘Defender’ became the new name of the ‘Land Rover’ 90 and 110 in 1990. I bought a 3dr Discovery 1 in 1992 - my first new car, and it was absolutely superb. Alpine windows and the two sun-rooves (when fitted) made the interior light and airy, I think the Discovery was a really good car and probably did turn around the fortunes of Land Rover, keeping the company afloat and relevant in the face of increasing competition from overseas. Great review Simon.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video - I am sure it was a trip down memory lane for many people ! The car did feel surprisingly modern considering its age especially the interior design.
@nickjennings83172 жыл бұрын
We had a Disco 1 LHD Tdi and also a 3.5 EFI V8 auto. The most practical vehicle we ever owned. JJ had. 300 Tdi 5 door too. I am happy with my Disco 6 aka Defender . Great video Simon, many thanks. Non Stick Nick
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick - glad you enjoyed it ! I just saw the car on ebay and thought it would be a nice day out for me George - we even stopped for McDonalds on the way home !
@deathbycocktail2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love these videos- I learned to drive in a 2A that I fixed up with my dad, and still run a Freelander 2 as my daily driver. I always fancied one of these and can all but hear my missus grinding her teeth as I'm sitting cooing at this 😁
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes but its easy to lookback with nostalgia.... still a great car though !
@federicoacker56722 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review!, 30 years later and Disco 1 still is such an enjoyable and versatile vehicle!, I think Disco 1 and 2 (but specially 1) will be more and more appreciated in the future, and become a new classic. Yes, they need a lot of work and maintenance, but often they been abused with no mechanical sympathy, and lack of basic maintenance, and the work is part of the fun and the fully understanding and appreciation of the car!, Cheers!
@thatswiss13852 жыл бұрын
Nice video! My grandfather had a Discovery like the one you have in the video. It was the first car I drove at the age of 12 on a field! My grandfather had removed the rear seats and then you really could fit a pallet! Only had 150'000km when we sold it, too bad about that. Have a nice day!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Lots of great memories coming from this video
@ViDiaz2 жыл бұрын
I owned a 3dr Discovery 200Tdi, a '92 model year IIRC, It had those bags in the back of the rear sits for the sunroofs, the car was awesome for onroad and offroad use, and yes once I used it to load a pallet full of rice bags, a total of 1200kgs in the back and still strong in the highway... I really miss it a lot... I will tell you that headliner sagging it is not original, looks like another layer over the original one and the sound of a 200Tdi is magical. Thanks for this video.
@seankearney69152 жыл бұрын
That brought back some good memories, Around 1993 I bought a 1990 Blue one with the same stickers, but it had twin sunroofs, towel rails and even the little matching handbag that sat in the end of the tunnel. I then bought the cubby box for it. Then Rogers of Bedford converted it to auto after the gearbox and clutch gave problems. Other colours got silver steel wheels. I always liked the door over the split tailgate as having driven a Series 3 with drop down tailgate it was a right pain getting heavy stuff like engines in. But being single it was a bit wide if people parked to close. My young daughter scratched a few car bonnets opening it and misjudging it.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
There is almost a video on "which rear door is best" with a vote at the end ! Good point about the rear door opening a long way
@ianbeale25272 жыл бұрын
My first Disco was a yellow 200tdi that had been lifted and given the "Camel Cut". I probably only used it for a couple of weeks before discovering terminal rust. Still had my Ex-Military 90 , so took the Disco off the road to sort it. Sadly, it had more holes in it than a Swiss cheese and became uneconomical to repair. Bought a second 200tdi Disco that I ran for 6 months before settling on a blue 300tdi ES. I then had people offering me their Disco's left , right and centre like an ES V8 with gas conversion that had a ruined leather interior, spaceship miles and terrible bodywork, but I sold it on straight away for a small profit. Another V8 ES with only 20,000 on the clock - looked immaculate, but was rotten in the boot and body mounts. But it was snapped up by a neighbour to use off road. I had to give up the Disco bug, when I realised my house looked more like a breakers yard. Must have had around 6 or 7 go through my hands back then ! Absolutely loved those days.
@davecharlesworth81762 жыл бұрын
Nice review, are you planning on doing more for the other models. Definitely worth a consideration, like your enthusiasm
@simonjefferson2 жыл бұрын
Yes just need to find some interesting cars with a story to tell...
@inlinefourtr2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that as i have the V8 model registered November 89. Sadly it is one of them you mentioned on Sorn.
@gordonwedman31792 жыл бұрын
My first Land Rover was a 97 Discovery with manual trans. Was quite reliable and I enjoyed driving it but the transmission broke so I sold it for parts. I then bought anther 97 with auto Trans and that was reliable as well. Don't remember why I sold it. Now I have a 99 P38 and a 2008 RR SC. Still happy with my Land Rovers.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
As you know we have a fleet of Range Rovers - they are all running and no major issues to date..
@mrtnz84 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@L663 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@AndyK.12 жыл бұрын
Great video. Interesting how they have carried the disco dna of tailgate, number plate etc thru the 12345 models. It was there at the start and no one noticed!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes I had not spotted it on the D1- but its there !
@horstschlammer3934 ай бұрын
I watched this video because i think about buying a new, old car. Had several options like nissan, Toyota, jeep etc. But after this nice ad for the disco1 i will definetly see some discos aswell.
@L6634 ай бұрын
Good luck with your car hunting !
@iankreidich86982 жыл бұрын
The Discovery 1 was sold in the US starting in 1994. Airbags and a revised dash came along with it, but certainly was a d1.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I stand corrected - thanks for correcting me !
@iankreidich86982 жыл бұрын
All good! It was a great video. Since we never had the D1 in its original form in the US, it was interesting to see what changed in those 5 years. Keep up the good work!
@jorgeosorio18802 жыл бұрын
Great Video mates ,love it
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@eurotoura2 жыл бұрын
Simon. Brilliant review and comparison. My first Land Rover a new 1994 3 door 300 Tdi, bought to tow a large twin axle caravan around the UK and Europe. Had it for 3 years apart from a gearbox issue in the first few months of ownership (thank god for the warranty) gave me no trouble at all on 70,000 wonderful miles touring and caravanning L651 OHP where are you now? Really hoping my new 2021 Range Rover will be as reliable and as much fun. Just travelled round Northern Spain for 3 weeks all good so far🤩🤞
@L6632 жыл бұрын
They dont call you "Eurotoura" for nothing ! Like many cars of the era they had their problems but the simple well laid mechanical underpinnings made for overall good reliability and great for towing.
@landrover96511 ай бұрын
Great Job, Thanks
@L66311 ай бұрын
That was a fun day out ! almost forgot
@Colinpark2 жыл бұрын
I should add that the Disco one used a lot of components of the Range Rover Classic. The original Defender shared some of that DNA with the Range Rover Classic, namely the coil suspension and A-frame in the rear. Also the early V8. So Range Rover Classic is the Great, Great, Great, Great, Great grandfather of the modern Defender and the LR 4
@Colinpark2 жыл бұрын
and i should have watched the rest of the video before commenting, my bad.....
@grahamhowland56610 ай бұрын
Great video, reminds me of my old 3 door discovery although mine had arguably the rarest engine of the discovery being the 2l mpi petrol, it was a great thing to drive and it would go pretty much anywhere it was pointed with no modifications except a reasonable set of tyres but I eventually sold it due to it developing a major oil leak and not needing a 4x4
@L66310 ай бұрын
I did consider the 2L MPI engine for the Range Rover Classic to replace the VM diesel... on paper it looks a good engine with power / economy etc.
@jorgeguilherme2 жыл бұрын
My dear Simon. It’s was an ultimate delight to see this video. I have a discovery 1 300 TDI from 1997 and it’s an incredible machine. It’s my off road vehicle and every weekend we go for a family off road drive. Thank you so much for doing this historic video. I don’t know if you have an idea but your explanation is the best I ever saw on this vehicles. Absolutely marvelous. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Hi Jorge - thanks for your kind comments.
@atoieno Жыл бұрын
My first Land Rover (1995 my) of 2. A three-door Tdi 300 called the coupe! The second and current is a Defender. My third on the way is the new Defender......looking forward to reprising comfort!
@lukecorner88702 жыл бұрын
Amazing video mate I love the old disco I own a 1996 Land Rover Discovery 1 300tdi 3 door with no sun roofs so comfortable to drive so far mine hasn't been the most reliable cost me a small fortune to fix but it does the job has amazing fuel economy
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Thanks - if you look after your Disco it will last years !
@lukecorner88702 жыл бұрын
@@L663 she is looked after she just doesn't like the Outback Australian Summertime temperatures unfortunately
@accesszero48032 жыл бұрын
I had a p reg riviera blue 300tdi , loved it, rolled like a boat but took it to Germany and had some great times in it
@L6632 жыл бұрын
They did roll a bit - a short drive around the field reminded me why I love air suspension !
@stevenmoran40602 жыл бұрын
Same clicks were in the Montego too and the same switches and clocks. Standard BL electrics. Very good interesting and a little bit different video! You could have a Simon and George on tour series viewing other interesting LR vehicles and you have the bonus of the tent for longer trips.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes we took the tent of yesterday - but it can pop back on easy enough ! Some of my camping stuff is still in the boot ! Glad you liked the video
@secpac58chichi2 жыл бұрын
thanks for this - more interesting than hearing about the 101 problems with the new defenders - i have a 1996 NAS D1 SD - cloth manual seats no sun roofs - with automatic 4.0 v8 - all stock with 98K miles - they are a handful to keep up but love them - dream Landy would be a ROW 2016 Defender 110
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Hi we try to create varied and positive content. There are not many original example D1 left now
@Dj-tf7od Жыл бұрын
Disco 1 is definitely on my list for vehicles to own
@L663 Жыл бұрын
I wanted one... but managed to find a RR Classic for a good price !
@Ethankeenan022 жыл бұрын
Iv got a m reg disco 300tdi love it
@diggerd92672 жыл бұрын
Great peacock looking jumper 😎
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Its knitwear season again ! I love this time of year !
@justinsmith62962 жыл бұрын
Simon you really need to buy that Disco 1 and do a whole series on the rebuild, maybe even a third channel dedicated to it
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I would love to - I would love to get some young lads and girls and teach them some engineering / car repair.. maybe that will be the next chapter in my life....Right now super busy just keeping the business going in challenging times !
@AJ-yw5zy2 жыл бұрын
Still got mine 3.9 V8 FXI, 350,000 km’s going strong, nothing beats when you plant that foot down, that engine bursts into life. Evoque always reminds me of hairdressers.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
V8 for the win !
@mrbigvanlife71302 жыл бұрын
Great vid and drone - this should boost the old ebay advert ! Learned a lot and also now feeling my age with this being a 1989, I was 20 then 😬
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes you and I must be around the same age ! Be interesting to see what this sells for.... my guess..... between £3K and £4K ?
@mrbigvanlife71302 жыл бұрын
@@L663 similar age yes interesting to see! - a good era - we’ve seen the transition from points and carbs to the world we are in now :-)
@mrbigvanlife71302 жыл бұрын
It went low for a genuine looking original car - £2450!
@etherealbolweevil62682 жыл бұрын
I recall a colleague with contacts in Conran mentioning that Japanese looking visitors to the Motor Show in '89 were slicing bits off the show launch vehicle's interior trim with razor blades to take home for analysis. Requiring frequent rebuild of the interiors, an established new product release issue in the trade.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Industrial espionage - a nice angle to add to the story !
@littlewink7941 Жыл бұрын
Looks in engine bay," There is some surface rust here", placing hand over full thickness corrosion and hole through which you can see the tyre 21;31. Fails to notice headlining has detached and is held in place with drawing pins!
@Egirk Жыл бұрын
Those window seals are not easy to find these days, if it's possible to find any at all, particularly for the 3-door windows which are a different size to the 5-door ones. About 5 years ago I tried to find a set, and in the whole of the UK I found 3 right-hand seals in stock. I bought them all. Haven't seen any for sale since!
@richardfirth61732 жыл бұрын
I've had few off them 200tdi is the best lump I do like td5s though as it was lrs last own engine .
@6643bear2 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon , great abs interesting video, the dash ventilation grills are out of a rover 800 series cars and the switches from Austin metro maestro etc . Regards mark
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! - the older Rover 800 - not many of those left now !
@AndyK.12 жыл бұрын
I recall the rear bumper lights were fitted part way thru the mk 1. And the indicator was removed from the maestro van rear lights.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes this seems to be the case looking at cars for sale... probably due to the issue with rear viability...
@peterbullen3347 Жыл бұрын
We had a 2 door V8 in early 2001, great car but rust and clutch problems meant I sold. Now on 2007 disco 3, thinking about the next upgrade..
@mvirdi23332 жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 I missed your video yesterday . 🙏🙏
@blackvulcan1002 жыл бұрын
My first brand new Land Rover 1991 broke down within eight miles of me collecting it from the showroom. I now have a LR D4.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Just a teething problem...
@Bhomiansurfbum10 ай бұрын
For how much you sold it via Ebay than at the end? Buying myself the exact same beauty in Spain on Sunday. Super keen for that new project!
@roycraggs3822 Жыл бұрын
You refer to the 90 and 110 range being called Defenders when the Discovery was launched. Actually was a little while after the launch of the Disco that the 90 and 110 were given the name Defender.
@gerardbodenheimer7522 Жыл бұрын
Just bought 2 Discovery 1 3.5L V8 manual 1991 & 1992 in excellent condition, in need of some TLC. Prices are going up here in Switzerland too and good cars is getting very hard to find.
@mikeclark44162 жыл бұрын
I wish you bought it , Would be Great watching you make it look Flash ,Plus owners of the older Discos could become interested in doing theirs up ??
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Yes alas no time at the moment.... its tricky running a business right now...transport costs / parts shortages / energy prices / labour etc...
@jakubstrumillo2 жыл бұрын
layout with stadium seating and two jump seats are straight borrowed from Russian UAZ 469b. I got both of them i could easly see from where LR took inspiration.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Many aspects of cars are inspired by other cars and often the original design does not credit ! thanks for the comment.
@its_blacknblue5 ай бұрын
Where does the jack go ?
@wobblycaptain2 жыл бұрын
👍
@GutoFontana2 жыл бұрын
cool
@freqeist2 жыл бұрын
roof reminds me of the Matra Simca
@ecossearthur2 жыл бұрын
Almost a boom! 💥
@L6632 жыл бұрын
It does not matter if your late - your comment is always a Boom ! Where is Denzil ? ( George's mate from school )
@Colinpark2 жыл бұрын
Honda had a 20% share in Landrover at the time the Disco came out and as I recalled used some of their AC components or took their cues from it. Imagine if Honda had bought Landrover rather than BMW? Nice looking reliable English cars!! I will argue that the Disco 1 is the grandfather of the defender, because the new Defender share zero with the old, whether in parts or philosophy. I call it the LR 5 as in my mind it takes a lot of components and thinking from the LR4 which is the grandchild of the Disco one.
@michaeldack49302 жыл бұрын
I own a 300tdi, grate truck, apart from rust problems,
@L6632 жыл бұрын
There is so much love out there for the Disco 1
@AndyK.12 жыл бұрын
I recall my first ride in a D1 and 4x4. I was not impressed. It felt just like a Sherpa. But luxury in comparison to a defender.
@jimmyquinn96392 жыл бұрын
You should buy it Simon nice video 👍👍
@L6632 жыл бұрын
There is part of me thats wants to .. but too busy right now !
@mdshovel2 жыл бұрын
Blimey that takes me back .. we had one from new in 1990, identical inside but blue with same graphics outside - there was one with a compass graphic. in the second week of ownership the injector return came loose in a fuel station - diesel everywhere - had to be towed out. Otherwise never had a fault - the rear doors drop. Was a great leap in 4x4 at the time. It replaced my Range Rover classic that had been stolen !!!! Replaced the Disco with a RR P38 for some luxury - but that felt underpowered and lower headroom plus the beginnings of electrical issues. Eventually changed that for a one year old LR Director's Disco 2 TD5 Auto ... which was superb in every way - great car, let down by the Dealer/service attitude.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Wow thats some history Mark - interesting to hear peoples Land Rover journey...
@mdshovel2 жыл бұрын
@@L663 The Disco 2 TD5 had to have a new autobox in the first month - under warranty luckily and the rear airbags failed at 70k (bang on time). I argued with the dealer because they changed out the pump and it was flat on the floor next day - had directly told them it was the bags not the pump. Despite all that ... the TD5 was (for me) the best of the bunch - first with proper ABS traction control and could pull a full horsebox out of a muddy field where others were struggling.
@GRcorolla-bt3mn2 жыл бұрын
Remember when land rover brought the discovery as an affordable 4x4 SUV against it's rivals, the Montero, 4 runner and trooper. Today it's more of a status symbol, basically a 7 seater range rover.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
You raise a good point.... maybe there is a bigger "upper class" to sell to these days but Land Rover needs to have a product to offer the middle class family buyer....
@philgardener70182 жыл бұрын
Ive just sold my last discovery 1 after 21 years of owning them. Had 3 all very reliable and good off an on road in standard form. Rust eventually killed them or I would still have one.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Disco 1 RIP - Rust in Peace !
@hammyh11652 жыл бұрын
I have one of the last three door D1's a 300tdi 1998 model , I also used to have many years ago a G plate with the Conran blue interior , but rust killed it.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Did you keep the bag from the 1989 ?
@nicksammons99082 жыл бұрын
hi simon.how about a comparison between the new defender and a new jeep wrangler .that would be a good watch
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I am going to get my hands on a new Jeep
@nicksammons99082 жыл бұрын
@@L663 i have just converted from defenders to a jeep wrangler rubicon you can use mine for a reveiw if you like 👍
@ey84862 жыл бұрын
I hate to say that the Disco 1 has more similarities externally to your Stig than the Defender
@L6632 жыл бұрын
There are a few...
@andrewgulland39252 жыл бұрын
My 1997 300tdi D1 is still my daily driver, in fact, it is my only usable car. It is the third D1 I have owned and if you are looking to buy your first D1 here are my recommendations. The first generation D1 (200tdi) has the best and most spacious interior, when Land Rover upgraded to the 2nd generation D1(300tdi) they put a deeper dash in, there by shunting the front seats back by about 2 inches. The 3dr, no sunroof versions have less rust. They all have some rust !! The auto gearbox cars tend to be the more luxurious versions, especially in the later models, and therefore have more electronics to go wrong. But manual gearboxes will have more problems than a correctly serviced auto box. Unless you are an off road nut don’t lift the suspension, it looks stupid, road handling becomes terrible, you can’t get into low car parks and access to the rear becomes difficult. Like any Land Rover it requires regular maintenance, so make sure you have a set spanner’s, a welder, an understanding partner and a healthy bank balance!
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Wise words ... gained from experience !
@andrewgulland39252 жыл бұрын
@@L663 I believe that the modern Defender a direct descendant of the Disco1, more than the latest Discovery is!
@andyperry29732 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a cool disco 1....well I think it’s cool anyway.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Me too...
@andrewkoenig51042 жыл бұрын
Me too 👍
@roversteve532 жыл бұрын
Having had RRC for 37 years when we added a Disco 1 to the family, you could see where the bean counters did their work, the difference was the same as getting out of our 1971 A suffix RRC into our 1991 RRC very different cars, the 4 door RRC and Disco have the same inner door frames is that true of the 2 door cars? it would be great to have some more content on older Land Rovers.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it and yes we have plans to do some more of this sort of content - who knows we may even find 100K people who don't find me annoying !
@philholland1632 жыл бұрын
3 door disco has the same doors as the five door model, all are based on Range Rover doors of the same age.
@roversteve532 жыл бұрын
@@philholland163 thanks Phil, I am going to fit disco front door to my 91 RRC after the body shop has flattened out the design channel and painted it, just wondered if this could help save the old 2 door RRC. The disco doors are mint unlike the rest of the car.
@user-ne2cz3qq6o2 жыл бұрын
А пружины на додине неплохо было бы и поменять . Просели основательно .
@richardfirth61732 жыл бұрын
Had few 200 tdi best engine second choice is td5 never been massive fan off 300 tdi
@johnswinkels43832 жыл бұрын
HEY Simon its time to jump ship and go with the Inous Genadier.see you on the other side.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I dont think so - I want to stick with Land Rover if possible... but lets see
@dantheman73702 жыл бұрын
I had one for my business and it pulled like a train with my big trailer on all day every day
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Many of them were worked hard and did not complain !
@dantheman73702 жыл бұрын
@@L663 I sent my dad for a couple of tons of gravel, and he couldn’t believe the difference in power between my 200 and his 300
@Heretican2 жыл бұрын
I'm so damn jealous
@TheSimonhammond2 жыл бұрын
3.9L?
@garypeatling79272 жыл бұрын
200tdi manual best 4x4 ever made nothing silly one fault must fit reversing beeper so you know when your in reverse instead of first
@paulkelly7609 Жыл бұрын
I think you will find the Freelander saved Landover
@keyboarddancers77512 жыл бұрын
The pointlessly varied range of vehicles offered today by Land Rover is testimony that the car industry exists primarily to make money out of the industrial processing of metal, plastic, cloth and leather.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
I was keeping up with you at the start of the sentence but you lost me towards the end....
@Konformation072 жыл бұрын
Great video 3 things though. 1. The new Defender to me reminds me more of the classic Discovery than the old Defender. A family vehicle that is a solid off roader with some creature comforts. 2. The side graphics can be found on zengraphics.co.uk. They are affordable reproductions. So the quality might be a little different but for the money it is worth a look. Here is a direct link. shop.zengraphics.co.uk/search?q=Discovery 3. The Highlander name is used for a Toyota 4x4 and they are hopeless off road. They really aren't meant for off road but for moms. I live in the US and they are everywhere like the plague.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your extra information on these points 1 - There are several people with the same view here - and to some degree this reflects that the demands of customers has moved on. There are rumours Land Rover have plans for more basic smaller Defender - lets see ! 2 - This is useful information for people restoring these cars ! 3 - Now you say it the Toyota Highlander is the one I was think of...
@nikvandeneede12282 жыл бұрын
I own one of the last disco I s . A 98 300 tdi
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Nice - so do you have airbags ?
@nikvandeneede12282 жыл бұрын
@@L663 only driver
@tommy42442 жыл бұрын
Anyone know where the pointless Velar sits in the current JLR line up? I look on it as a totally pointless vehicle or am I wrong?
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Maybe it was chasing the city executive ?
@123rtheo2 жыл бұрын
Still think the new Defender is more a new Discovery than a new Defender,looks like a new version of my Disco4 to me.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
There are a few people saying that.
@giff16692 жыл бұрын
Weren’t the exterior door handles lifted from the Marina?
@L6632 жыл бұрын
10 extra points for you ! indeed they were !
@AndyK.12 жыл бұрын
The Range Rover had um first off the Marina. Being short of money, helps prevent money waste!
@blacksquirrel40082 жыл бұрын
And about 15 other cars, including Jaguars
@AndyK.12 жыл бұрын
@@blacksquirrel4008 Lotus used them. Which Jaguars used them though?
@blacksquirrel40082 жыл бұрын
@@AndyK.1 you’re right, I thought the late XJS but it was the Lotus I was remembering.
@rustytwinkles77622 жыл бұрын
you should do the history of the land rover discovery 3, because that truck alone deserves so much love, it was a game changer for land rover
@adamknight67522 жыл бұрын
Hope that's not your personal phone number on the ebay listing hahaha. nice disco
@L6632 жыл бұрын
No the number on the listing is the number of the guy selling the car.... there's a few people with my phone number out there now !
@adamknight67522 жыл бұрын
@@L663 Fair doos Si
@mickbawn68152 жыл бұрын
Are you talking up the price of this old banger 😂😂😂
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Old banger it is yes - but its a piece of Land Rover history
@QPRTokyo2 жыл бұрын
To me a Land Rover is a Land Rover. Not a company. 🤣 English countryside to African bush. I remember the adverts for Land Rover trips to Morocco. Inches are for British patriots. In Japan TV screen size is in inches.
@letmeoffthisplanet62082 жыл бұрын
LR should never have changed from the disco 1/2 shape.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
For a moment i thought you were referring to a "half" Disco Shape....
@Alexandreunuvar2 жыл бұрын
4:42 the flies smell the shit that why
@johnwilliams99082 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. One thing I have to say as you look at the new Defender alongside the Disco 1, is that the new Defender is the Disco 5. It follows it perfectly in looks, its value and target market. There are a few issues with the new Defender as there were many more with the Disco 1. But, one highlighted in this video is the fact that you cannot get a pallet in the boot with the new Defender. Even the Disco 3/4 you could get a pallet in the back. And the boot space in general was much larger. I was fortunate to have my youngen born while I still had my Disco 4 and placing a pram, suitcase and other things in the back was no issue at all. The defender on the other hand, much harder, but still possible. Would I swap my Defender for a Disco 4, no chance. Like The Disco 1, the new Defender is not without its faults but it is a land rover through and through, targeting that middle ground without question. The question is, should it be called a Defender, or should it matter, it’s a good car regardless.
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Customers have moved on over the years and we demand more luxury / comfort / safety etc so any new Defender was going to be more refined. For me having the Defender badge means i can add the off road accessories and take it off road and it looks "authentic". Some off road Discovery's do not somehow look correct ? The rear door opening must be limited to increase body shell stiffness with bigger rear pillars.
@graemekeenan16632 жыл бұрын
now everyone's googling prices for disco 1 boot floor !!
@AndyK.12 жыл бұрын
Same as Range Rover floor I guess ?
@andrewg92362 жыл бұрын
,,"door grabs ribbed for extra sensuality" ohh errr
@davidforbes62502 жыл бұрын
BROTHER OR COUSIN BUT NOT 'STRANGE UNCLE ' I THINK.
@kourgath2 жыл бұрын
HaHa at 4:43 even nature has a view on the new Defender. Flies love sh 1t … :-D My first LR was a 1991 D1 tdi 3 door with the ‘sand’ interior. I currently spend teach 4x4 driving using Disco 1 as they are so good off road yet comfortable. Never mind affordable in comparison to a proper Defender.
@silktvPDR12 жыл бұрын
Think I still have the powder blue cubby box for one of those 🤔
@L6632 жыл бұрын
You could be a rich man !
@TheSimonhammond2 жыл бұрын
LDV
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Headlights from the LDV van right ?
@TreasureDivers2 жыл бұрын
Yes the headlights are from Sherpa/Convoy vans
@christopherwright8152 жыл бұрын
4:38 Quote “ why are all the flys on the stig? ” was I the only one thinking, because it’s sh** ;-) PS I had a 1990 Disco twenty plus years ago - good car, In fact I still own its engine in my 1968 S2a 109 SW
@L6632 жыл бұрын
OK so I love THE STIG but yes the phrase did pop into my head...So you are running some sort of donor car system... heart and lung transplant...
@christopherwright8152 жыл бұрын
@@L663 Hi Simon, Yes, the 200tdi bolts straight up to the S2a chassis and gearbox with no mods. It’s a 109 so I needed to use Defender 200tdi manifolds to clear chassis (turbo mount is higher) It’s off the road at the moment, too many other projects (all Land Rover’s…)
@ponytrishpip2 жыл бұрын
46” 😂 antique measuring system for an antique car
@L6632 жыл бұрын
Good point - well presented !
@mikeb532 жыл бұрын
Now that is a disocvery! The latest model is an overpriced swag mobile, and low range isnt even standard anymore! Disgusting!