The wristband is robust and fully waterproof, allowing you to enjoy a range of activities. In contrast to previous Discovery models, the third-generation has a much more rounded shape, eschewing the traditional angular design. Activity Key is an optional feature that makes living life to the fullest more convenient. Although the basic design of the engine was similar, it was actually quite different internally: it used a different crankshaft, had larger bearing journals with cross bolted caps, different connecting rods, and different pistons. The design was unveiled to critical acclaim, and won a British Design Award in 1989. The remaining Range Rover chassis numbers follow the listed pattern. Some vehicles were left with an arrangement where the vulnerable bumper contains the only working direction-indicator lights; other examples have these lights duplicated in the traditional rear pillar location.
Might be worth a closer look. North American Specification vehicle then please contact us by e-mail before ordering any parts, stating the year of manufacture of the vehicle and the last 8 digits of the chassis number, as parts may vary from the normal South African, United Kingdom and Worldwide non-North American Specification 2. The 2014 Discovery comes with a standard , and in some markets can be supplied with a one-speed transfer case replacing the two speed transfer case. The numbering scheme for 'A' and 'B' model year codes is not the same on all vehicles. Both were fitted with five seats, with the option to have two fitted in the boot. Pre-facelift Discovery Tdi three-door Portugal The Discovery was initially only available as a three-door version; the five-door body style became available in 1990.
The actual locking mechanism was removed in early-2001, before being fully reinstated with linkage with the facelifted 2003 model. This site aims to become the defacto source of information on Land Rover parts, by being more accessible than Microcat, more unbiased than the retailers, better curated than the forums and more accurate than all of them! The vehicles used were all in standard mechanical form, except for the fitment of additional Land Rover off-road equipment. There is also a new two-seat Commercial on the same rules. The driver retained some manual control over the off-road systems, being able to select the Transfer Box ratio and the suspension height manually, although use of the Terrain Response system is needed to allow full use of the vehicles' capabilities. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary.
Find all the latest facts, figures and based on year, make and model. Is it only lightly stamped or etched? The car gains some electronic systems from the lineup, such as the optional 'Surround Camera System' — a series of cameras located in the front bumper, door mirrors, and rear tailgate handle which can display their images on the centre console screen to improve visibility although the image quality of this system was downgraded by Land Rover around 2014. As before, a similar locking rear differential is available. Land Rover Discovery: 25 Years of the Family 4 x 4Land Rover Discovery: 25 Years of the Family 4 x 4. Range Rover Classic vehicles with 'A' codes were manufactured from 1979-1984, followed by vehicles with 'B' codes from 1984-86. The Discovery 4 also retains the body-coloured wheel arches and bumpers as the late Discovery 3s early D3s had black plastic trim.
Do not forget to read about. For the diesel engine, a six-speed was standard. Land Rover vehicle history report may contain the following information: title problems, prior damages, unsafe salvage rebuilds, odometer mileage, theft, past sales. We've detected you're not using the most up-to-date version of your browser. The system's navigation functions were unique to Land Rover because, in addition to the typical road map navigation, benefits included an off-road navigation and four-wheel drive information mode. It took some finding and I think I've cleaned the rear one off when I was de-rusting. There was no actual increase in capacity over the previous 3.
As the years have rolled by, the model revisions have become more frequent. In profile, the exterior design is also very similar to the small model. Despite such features, the interior's basic structure was the same as the Range Rover and virtually all the switchgear and instruments came from other cars such as the and. I recently bought one that is part converted into a Sahara and want to check all the numbers but I can't find one on the chassis. It is possible for you to 'decode' this number to determine a large number of things about the vehicle, including the model and model year. The most significant design change for the Mk2 is a switch of the automotive platform to the Land Rover Discovery 4 rather than the off-road racer platform previously offered.
Characters 10 to 17 are the Vehicle Identifier Section and are used by the manufacturer to identify the individual vehicle in question. If it had been fitted with a replacement at some point in time would they have stamped it on there or not? The new version features advanced twin-sequential where a is used at low engine speeds, with a second standard turbo is brought online at higher engine speeds. For 2013, models received a style freshening, new badging, new fuel stretching technology, improved audio systems and a new range of driver assistance, comfort and safety features. Interior The majority of the changes are mechanical, with reliability issues addressed, improvements to engines and gearboxes, brake and suspension refinements, but also included major interior upgrades with a more luxurious and contemporary interior with greater luxury and technology levels available. Archived from on 25 December 2006.
As we roll out InControl®, specific features described may be optional and powertrain dependent. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. The gearboxes on the Discovery 3 were also all-new. They were instructed to ignore current car interior design and position the vehicle as a 'lifestyle accessory'. The numbers can also be reset between years, for example in 2011 the Defender numbers changed from the 800k range to the 400k range. A powered inner tailgate is also available, which acts as a seating or loading platform, or an upright luggage retainer. And, the top of the taillight aligns with the top of the license plate lamp.
Shame though, really wanted that for my next project!! A computer controlled progressively locking central differential ensured traction was retained in tough conditions. The new Discovery is offered with a combination of petrol and diesel engines. The engines used in the Discovery 3 were all taken from Land Rover's sister company at the time,. Land Rover employed an external consultancy, , to design the interior. Similarly to the first generation of Terrain Response, Terrain Response 2 constantly monitors wheel slip, wheel speed, angle of approach or departure, and the suspension's compression or rebound to adjust the anti-lock braking system, throttle response, differentials and traction control systems.