Thinking Of A Discovery SE7

So I've been toying with the idea of getting a Land Rover Discovery II SE7 to replace my 99 Jeep Wrangler. I'm looking for resources that tell what I need to be looking for when buying a used Rover, what kind of maintenance I can expect, and the prices. Any known resources that you know of?

You will probably look at the 2004 DII, as they were the best in quality and have less issues. If you are adapt at OBDII diagnostics and /or laptop capabilities there are loads of downloads to diagnosis problems for the DIY person. I have had a D1 for 10 years, parts can be expensive, but there are quite a few guys that broker them and are reasonable in parts. Main issues are body electronics and suspension electronics and the ABS, hard to diagnosis without the laptop downloads. I had a P38 Range for 5 years, traded with a dropped sleeve ( 4.6 Gems engine ) 94 for might have the BMW or Jag V-8 don't remember as I have older ones.Dealer costs are quite high, so alternate independent shops are best it your are not DIY. For further info: lrrforums.com and discoweb.org, 2 of the better sites and RangeRovers.net a full worldwide site for repairs and parts, lots of info. If the pound to dollar would go down I would still have my P38 Range ( traded for a Ford 150 4X4 > not the same ). By the way, you have a fabulous Rover shop just North and East of Atlanta ( Bear Rovers , can't remember exactly, might google and see, good rep on sites.)

Thanks for the information Larry. I've bookmarked those resources and will use them in my research. I had heard that parts and labor were really high priced. I read an article about steering links that scared me a bit, so I thought I'd better do some more research. I did find Bear Valley Rover and it's not that far away from my office. I stopped by and they had one on the lot that I just viewed from the outside. Sometime soon I need to schedule a test drive to see if this is a vehicle I want to pursue.

Steering links are only a problem with high off-road use. If maintained for off-road, I cannot see a reason for worry. I have the original steering on my 96 D1 strong and in good shape. Most problems occur with neglect and misuse. These are strong trucks. There are a lot of aftermarket protection accessories for off-road, just need a big pocket book.

Thanks for clearing up the steering issue. The other piece to that article was the need to replace head gaskets after 80K. Is that true?

80-100K normal maintenance on all aluminum engines. Not a hard job, just dirty. DIY for under $150.