Land Rover Discovery 2 (1999-2004) Questions & Answers

There could be many reasons Craig.
I suspect the water is impacting an electrical connection somewhere and causing this.
If it is petrol, check your ignition system is up to spec as a small amount of water in the right place could prevent a strong spark and cause misfire on at least some cylinders.

I had a TD5 HSE for a few years and always changed my fuel filter at about 20,000 km. If your fuel is 100% clean from reputable City pumps, you could extend it to 30,000, but if you are traveling in the bush or using fuel from Jerry cans, definitely every 20,000 km.
I know they aren't cheap here, but you can buy genuine parts on the internet from various Land Rover suppliers in the UK.

Cheers mate

My copy of Rave states every 40000klms but I replace ours every 20000klms

Reply about discovery 2, I Do not understand what you are asking me. I do not know anything a out the discovery 2 sorry I could not help you.

When land owners are done with their Discovery 2’s, they throw a rock on the gas pedal and watch it launch off a 300m rock face for some entertainment. How and which direction it faces after this feat is anyone’s guess.

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2005 was the year the Discovery2 ended and Discovery 3 commenced. "DiscoveryS Country" sounds like a Discovery 2, in which case the V8 used in the D2 model used a timing chain, not a belt, according to the text and illustrations in my Land Rover factory-produced workshop manual.

I hope the timing chain is self adjusting .thanks for your prompt answer. col 1931

Yes, much stronger than a belt!

The TD5 is well known for a problem with the heads with plastic lugs. At 150k many have been replaced with steel. They are a beaut motor & once repaired they seem to run for a long time thereafter. I suggest you speak with an after market Landrover Specialist, there are plenty in most states & get an assessment of the vehicle you own or are contemplating to purchase.

Yes there are 2 oil filters a canister type underneath the turbo charger and a rotor filter next to the turbo charger.

Hi Gavin,
Sorry but I have no idea !
I am facing the same dilemma, I have an imminent problem with my A/C & no
one seems to be able to help.

Hello Gavin. Mine is slow to accelerate etc until she's warmed up a bit, then all is good. I was pleasantly surprised at my Discos speed, especially at highway speeds, compared to other 2 - 3 litre turbos I've had. Keeping in mind that you've a little 2.5 turbo diesel that's maybe 16 years old pushing two tonnes of metal, this wagon will never be a traffic light warrior. However, once warmed up, mine is no embarrassment; although she does like to keep momentum. Much like the turbo trucks I drive for work.
If your Disco is just a slug all day, try some basic maintenance like fresh oil and new fuel filter etc. If she's still slow, the injectors may need a rebuild. Try getting a professional opinion from an honest expert, and avoid the "authorised dealers" like the plague; they will just take your money.

Hi Gavin, The type of wheel/tyre combination your car is running could be the cause of your disco feeling like it lacks torque. The TD5 diesel is a pretty capable engine but will struggle trying to push oversize diameter tyres - especially if you're carrying a heap of cargo or towing. Even an increase of 1 inch in tyre diameter will make a noticeable difference. I suggest checking your wheels/tyres against the original spec. Hope this helps.

Damn ! I guess it always pays to get a real Land Rover mechanic.

Report him if you've been stung and he won't fix it as there should be a warranty

I would dare say it is a coolant leak from the water pump. Give a clean around the area, check coolant levels and then keep an eye on it to see if the green liquid returns (matched by dropping coolant levels).
The water pump should be replaced every time you do the timing belt (do the thermostat at the same time).
If it doesn't come back, it might of just been excess coolant from when the mechanic serviced the car.

Hi Ella79
If you are buying the car for short trips generally that's ok but if you do a few km you will be disappointed. We have the TDI (diesel) model which is quite fuel efficient but all petrol 4 week drives are very thirsty. Most petro 4 wheel drives use about 15+ Ltrs per 100 km. Diesels are more expensive though. All the best with your hunt.

Trevor

Hi Chad
I can't really answer all of your questions but from our experience the LR Discovery 2003/4 TDI has been excellent. People talk of oil leaks etc but I think that those issues we fixed in early than 2003 models. We havn't had any. A friend of mine had a serious transmission problem with a 2000 model but reportedly it had not been serviced for a very long time. I am led to believe that the engines can do 500,000 easily if serviced reasonably. Ours has been very reliable so far. I think that it's worth getting an RACV or similar test done to be sure about the condition.

Ours is still running like new. Seriously - it still drives like a new car.

Regards
Trevor

The TD5 is the Discovery I'd recommend. Great strong engine very tunable if you need to and great fuel consumption. To be honest you'll barely notice your towing a five metre boat with the Disco.
A good TD5 can go forever (1,000,000k) but I'd go for one with a good service history. If you get a bad one parts can be pricey. I buy mine from the UK when I need to.
Be very careful buying any 4x4 from places like the Sunshine Coast. The beach is bad for anything even Land Rovers so get right under it and have a good look.
Again service history and full log books are priority!!!
Good luck!!

Bought mine (TD5 Auto) in 2001. Still got it with 190,000k's on the clock. I've owned many cars in my life - THIS ONE IS THE BEST - and I never want to sell it !

10 litres per 100 k's around town and around 9 on the highway from my experience. I've found on the highway if you stay below 100 it makes a big difference to consumption as they are not very aerodynamic. My TD5 was chipped and it used to get 8 per 100.
Cheers

Hi Robert
Similar to the previous reply, on a trip (staying between 95-100km) we get between 8-9litres per 100km and our mixed average is about 10-11 litres per 100. (I don't know about pure city driving - don't have to do it) I think that this is excellent for a larger vehicle. It doesn't seem to matter too much whether we are carrying 1 or 6 passengers. Whilst pulling a 6x4 trailer full of luggage with a car full of teenagers from Melbourne to Sydney we still had a little fuel left in on arrival in Sydney's CBD. (Perhaps we had a tail wind) That was Ringwood via Yarra Glen, Yea to Benella then up the FWY. The fuel light did come on towards the end. I hope that this helps

Cheers
Trevor

about 800-850 km to a tank