Land Rover Discovery 4 - Is it really an upgrade from a LR3 ?

#Landrover #LandroverDiscovery #LR4
Yes, we bought a Land Rover Discovery 4 to replace our Freelander. Now we own our 2006 LR3 and the 2013 LR4. Is the LR4 really a upgrade compared to the LR3? See our opinion in the video.
Also check out the cool Porsche Tractor collection from the buyer of our Freelander at the end of the video!
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[@sinchrotronas]

Bought my Discovery 4 with 150kkm, did 100k in 3 years and still haven’t driven a better car :-) Greetings from a Lithuanian Land Rover fan!

[@donaldhove6236]

Thank you for this. I'm considering one

[@simonuden8450]

I just traded my 2006 Discovery 3 for a 2015 Discovery 4 both used as our second car. Having previously owned a Discovery 3 and two Discovery 4s from new, I knew what I was buying. However, I had forgotten the horrendous turbo lag in the D3, as well as the lack of reversing camera and not being able to link my phone to the car to play music except through the Aux input. I also like the fact that I can see when the auto-lights have turned on by an indication in the driver display, rather than having to put my hand up near the rear view mirror and take my eyes away from driving to see if that little light is on. The keyless entry is a boon when you have your hands full, and being able to double-lock the car at a door then open the tailgate, knowing that when you close it, it will re-lock the car and re-arm the security system with no further input is also a big help. However, there are a couple of things I do miss from the D3. The first is personal preference - I prefer the old grille, and don't like the newer 'family face' grille on the D4. I also think it's a shame that LR changed the bumpers and wheel arch extensions from grey hard plastic to body-coloured gloss finish. Getting a scratch on the corner of a bumper or on the wheel arch didn't use to matter. It's also taken away what I believed was an aesthetically pleasing contrast on light coloured cars, like silver or white. All in all, I don't regret trading my D3 for a D4.

[@Cliffordrussellpsyc]

land rover not land rover any more....see i had a d2 and im in a d3 ...and the latest the i would go is 06 to 2015...and thats for the lr2 lr3 lr4. my lr2 was classy as fuck. my lr3 needs some work but im looking to buy a rr in the future.are a newer model of the lr2

[@genius2000]

I have both LR3 and LR4 (SCV6) and I feel more confidant in LR3 even though it is 10 years older than the LR4.

[@greggsmith9785]

Whats your thoughts on the supercharged petrol v6?

[@davidhuett3579]

Funny you should say that. I have both a Discovery 2 TD5 (2001) and an SDV6 HSE spec Discovery 4 (2013) and, although I love the D4, I have much greater confidence in the D2. The D4 is a beautiful vehicle to drive and a very capable offroader ... however, I have in the back of my mind .. snapping a crankshaft .. blowing a turbo .. crack in the inlet manifold ... and a myriad of other possible 'expensive' problems. Not very reassuring if you spend most of you time, as I do, in the Australian outback. I service/repair my own vehicles (except for anything major) and even considered buying a Toyota Landcruiser before the D4 at one stage, but turned away from this because they have just as many issues and are also expensive to repair. The LC also has nowhere near the 'driveability' of a Discovery! Another thing I don't like about any of these later vehicles is .. I prefer a live axle to the independent suspension any day of the week.

[@matteohardwick1499]

Personally I think that a Discovery 4 is worth the extra money. But then again it depends on the budget that you have, if you can't afford a discovery 4 but can afford a discovery 3 then I think it's would be worth getting it. It really depends on what you want the car for aswell, if it's purley off roading the a discovery 3 may be a better option but a discovery 4 would be a better option for me, I woud get a HSE Luxury just because I like the features and you have the option of using it for more things, it is also slightly more refined in my opinion but it is a Land Rover so only slightly 😂.

[@The-Observer]

Sorry to see the Freelander go. The more I watch your channel though I get tempted to buy a Discovery 3 or 4.

[@garystuart226]

Also had a freelander and then bought a discovery 3 , difference in ride and comfort was like night and day , had landies some 30 x years and must say the D3 is my favourite so far, they do need more looking after but still bring a smile to me every time I drive it

[@The-Observer]

@@garystuart226 I may one day upgrade from the Freelander but enjoying it for the time being. Sometimes the ride is comfy (It has BFG's on it which may help?), other times it can be a bit harsh.

[@garystuart226]

@@The-Observer , hi, just wait until u drive a D3 and how different the suspension system is, ur be amazed how truly the ride comfort is on the D3 in comparison, seems to just smooth any bumps out , lol, maybe the weight of the disco flattens anything is goes over, lmao , see if u can test drive one and see what u think , must say replacing the rear upper wishbones are a right @&@*#*#* hell of a job and admit do need more looking after but after you’ve driven one down a motorway they just eat the miles up , hope that helps a little bit plus also check out the discovery 3 forum and landyzone as plenty there to also give u an insight

[@reviewsandprojects]

Don’t be tempted unless you have 30 years experience in the automotive industry like Cristian

[@wammdriver]

Corris Grey is named after the shade of slate from Corris in Wales, it's a particular colour unlike Llanberis or Ffestiniog slate. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braichgoch_slate_mine

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thank you for this information. That proves again that Land Rovers just have to coolest names for their colors. 😃👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@wammdriver]

@@Vera_and_Christian Corris is definitely a cool place, it became home to an alternative society in the 60's who built eco homes and it's been the home of 'The Centre for Alternative Technology' since the 70's. The mines in the area are a labyrinth, it's definitely a part of Wales that time forgot. Also very close to ''Machynlleth was the seat of Owain Glyndŵr's Welsh Parliament in 1404,[4] and as such claims to be the "ancient capital of Wales". However, it has never held any official recognition as a capital. It applied for city status in 2000 and 2002, but was unsuccessful. It is twinned with Belleville, Michigan.'' If you ever feel brave enough to do a real off road trail there is a famous one, Strata Florida. You may need to search some videos on here Stay safe.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

@@wammdriver 😃👍 Now we have to go there for sure. we have been to Belleville, Michigan many times. Thanks again 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@ROGEXTREME]

The old tractors were great, you will appreciate the LR4 more as time goes on depending on its reliability. I have found many Discoveries have not been looked after properly and this is a major factor with future failures. Reliability aside the LR4 is the best off this class. Great show.

[@beaviccoon470]

Ye this was kind of taking over from the defender as a work vehicle and all that which is probably one reason why the new defender is similar to the disco 4 in many ways.

[@norfolknomad]

I’ve had my disco 3 for 13 years now. I bought it new (only a basic model, no whistles and bells). I love it more everyday. I’ll never sell it. Yes I’ve spend a lot of money on it but it’s worth every penny. You guys are fantastic. Love you’re sense of humour. Love from 🇬🇧.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃💪👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@garystuart226]

Yah am first , lol, looking forward to this to see what the differences are , congrats on the new purchase , so will u be drawing straws of who gets which one, lol , hope ur keeping safe and well and thks again for the extremely informative videos 👍👍

[@Aidan.17]

"or you get a dog" i understand what he means grew up with dogs all my life... moved out of home and got cats... whenever i went back home to see parents all i could smell was stinky dogs :P

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@garystuart226]

Would be awesome if a dipstick could be adapted to fit the D4 , think there would be a lot of people interested if that could be done , plus did u ever see the full engine engineering report a guy had done on his when the shells spun, if not would u like me to send it to u , just watching the rest 👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@johnbowling6618]

I'm on my 2nd D4 and like the first... Can't find a better vehicle... The one I have atm (an XXV) has gone up by £5000 over last year or so. They are retaining their value over here in UK too.

[@AndrewKNI]

A mega informative video. You both sure did a lot of research. Time to buy a Porsche.....tractor. A fantastic collection. :-)

[@Flyboy1066]

Christian and Vera congratulations on your new investment,))) great video and interesting presentation,,😄🇬🇧

[@ONELIFELIVEITOZ]

Great video. I prefer my LR3. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@n3lson33]

Discovery 4 or LR4 with a V8 is a much better vehicle than the LR3

[@garystuart226]

Plus 1, I’ve got a TDV6 D3 and if I ever got a D4 would really like the 5 litre V8 , however many of them are imported from Japan for the UK , think everyone needs to own a V8 once in their life 😂

[@johnspear3452]

Looking forward to see what you do to your D4. I brought a 2015 MY D4 last year to replace my 18 year old D2 My buying criteria was I wanted a low mileage (50,000 miles) one owner, full service history ( these are complex vehicles and I think a lot of reliability problems come from a lack of maintenance). I tow with mine so the engine was important (I could buy a new pick up with 3500kg towing capacity for not much more but all the new vehicles seem to only have a 1.9 - 2.0 litre engine) I think that towing the SDV6 will be less stressed. Looking at the values of D3s I don't think I will lose a lot per year in value off the D4 and I think it will hold its value better than the D5 as I don't know anyone who likes the look of the D5. I have spent quite a bit on modifications as mine has to work, these are discrete winch, safety devices roof rack. Pro speed light bar. Rock and tree sliders (wanted side steps and this was easier) tow bar, Loadlugga shelf in the roof, xanadoo boot basket shelf, safari snorkel with cyclone filter. EBC green stuff discs and pads. General grabber AT3 tyres. I've got to say so far it is a brilliant vehicle. If you want any help or advice please ask, although you seem more than capable. Good luck and have fun.

[@deybidmorales8754]

Really nice videos guys!!! Let me know if you ever come to Costa Rica, we can ride in my Disco 4... :)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@wizziam116]

Great show again. The Unimog was particularly impressive. Well wear with the D4. Luckily you are very capable for maintaining any vehicle.

[@raymondlogister6828]

Tolles Auto, das sie gekauft haben. Ich höre hier in NL, dass die discovery 4 viel besser ist als die 3. Ich habe nicht erwartet, dass all die Dinge, die Sie erwähnen, und sicherlich nicht, dass die Disco 3 besser ist. Jetzt bleibe ich auf jeden Fall bei meiner Disco 3. Aber der 4.4 V8. Ich werde nie einen Diesel kaufen.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍 I think Christian would love to drive a V8, but that is just too expensive here in Germany. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@matteohardwick1499]

It is very true everything you said about price depreciation, bought a £96,000 Discoo 5 and in 3 years it's down to £47,000 just crazy

[@andicog]

You are correct on facelift and replacement models dropping quality, as a family we have had lots of BMW 5 series, e12 from the 70's was better trimmed than the e28, e28 was miles better built than the e34 , similar story with Mercedes. Too many accountants running car company's. I do like the disco 3 and 4, the 3 here in the UK tends to be very cheap, I think they are both so much nicer than the disco 5, my friend has bought a 5 and it's so small inside. Keep up the great vids 👍

[@martingriffiths9851]

I absolutely love these videos ! They are my kind of funny. Grumpy old man syndrome focussed on something positive, rather than shouting at the TV at politics ! Please keep it up, you make me sane :)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

If you call Christian a grumpy old man, he will not be happy to read that. 😅👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@martingriffiths9851]

@@Vera_and_Christian Tell him it's genuinely meant as a term of endearment . Nothing got lost in translation ;) - he'll believe you !

[@TR4zest]

I never knew that Porsche, like Lambourghini, first built tractors. I have started looking for the right Discovery 4, this set of insights helped. Thanks. BTW, if I tried 'watch my rims" with my wife, there would be a sharp elbow in my ribcage in return.

[@kevinrobertson3513]

I just love the no nonsense Bulls**t talking on the whole quality & manufacturing QAQC ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Facts are Facts Period 👍

[@davehowe3900]

Lovely location and good analysis of the D4 over the D3

[@pablorbustamante2007]

I have disco 3 2006 almost 200.000 k it was a long history services on it but now the car is stronger again and very happy to drive it . Disco 4 is beautiful but in my opinion is the same disco 3 with a wacht in the middle of the dash and one camera back nothing more than this for a lot of money on it? no way , if the prices with disco 4 will go down I can think about it . Cheers from Norway .

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍 We were not really looking for a Disco 4, but there where no Discos, 3 or 4, available with low kilometers.

[@StephenPieri]

Good initial review and comparison to the D3. I recently had my D3 written off due to a car accident (not my fault) and i was looking at getting a D4 as “an upgrade” i took a HSE for a test drive and it was “better” but i really needed to take it on a long run to see, but the reliability issues i thought should have been corrected from the experiences of the D3 into the D4 don’t appear to have happened which is sad really…but I still can’t get over how much i like the Discovery 3/4 and that is why i appreciate your channel because it prepares me for what i may expect to have happen…and how to fix it!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍 We love both our cars, they are just the greatest. Hope you find a good one. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@steve8039]

IMHO, the smell of a wet dog is one of the very best things about Landrovers. My Defender 110 being a prime example.

[@Ab0minati0n]

I bought the last of D4's with the 2.7L motor in 2010 with sat nav and 7 seats. 300,000KM later and still the best vehicle I have ever owned. Gearbox needed a rebuild @ 180,000KM but that was because of that stupid sealed for life box and the stealer saying it didnt need servicing. Got my first ever fault codes being POOOE-22 and P2290-00 last week which were fixed with a new fuel filter. Fingeres crossed the dreaded HPFP doesnt rear it's head

[@bobevansIW]

Amazing! Finished at last, a very well done to you both 😉. I'll bet that you'll both sleep better now as well. That engine absolutely purrs, it sounds very good indeed 👍 Fabian is truly lucky to have such good friends as you, and now he has the best sounding L3 and also he knows that the job has been done properly. It has been awesome watching every episode as you tirelessly rebuilt it, checking everything at least twice. Vera also played her part very well, and the two of you are very lucky to have each other. Have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas to you too 😃🎄🙋‍♀️Vera

[@peregrinemccauley5010]

How come LR Time is not shown on the DISCOVERY Channel ? Why does LR Time drive on the wrong side of the road ? Why don't Germans play 🏏 ?

[@reviewsandprojects]

Love how honest and spot on you are with everything Land Rover. Sadly the faults have beaten me and I’m selling mine.

[@johnnyknap]

Very useful comparisons thank you. I have Tuareg with all this new stuff like stop/start keyless button, lane departure steering etc The first thing I do is turn it off !Might look to change to a simpler car like a Discovery 3 so very helpful info. ( maybe not to simple though?) Lovely Porsche tractors btw We see quite a view of these here in the UK at vintage tractor rallies. Coveting that Unimog.

[@leeturner3313]

Do you think the early Disco 4 (6-speed ZF automatic & 3.0 TDV6) would be worth the extra money over a Disco 3? Great Video as always. Could watch your channel for hours....oh wait I do :)

[@DiscoGruffalo]

Regarding the User manuals. The manuals are quite well written, and the German version may have been signed off by JLR's German boss at the time. I agree that the content has dumbed down, I have a manual from my 1989 D1 V8 and it and the 2005 D3 manual contained lots of really useful stuff, but my 2012 D4 manual is mostly devoted to the Infotainment system, which 1: My S spec doesn't have much of, and 2: I don't use it, I use my Parrot Asteroid Mini to stream internet radio. Every Model year gets a new user manual and each year it gets less and less useful. I often have to dig out an earlier year manual to answer user questions as their manual doesn't have the answer, or it's badly laid out.

[@landrover3596]

The 4.4 V8 and transmission in the Discovery 3 is a better engine than the Disco 4 5.0 V8 and the Superchargered V6 Disco 4. So they say. I have a 2008 D3 V8 SE with 87K on it and it's absolutely a blast to drive.

[@shaunbava1801]

It's a Land Rover, bings and bongs shouldn't cause any anxiety. It will either turn off on it's own or most likely it is something stupid. In my experience major problems make themselves known with or without lights or noises you almost can't trust anything coming from the computer on the discovery 3, it is "the boy who cried wolf". With the 4 you get a nicer interior, better brakes, more power, improved suspension components with significant reliability downsides and reduced off-road capability. As you mentioned about the angles but also the increased wheel size is a disadvantage(18in wheels fit on the 3 but not the 4) because it reduces tyre options. In North America it was even worse because the 4.4L was pretty much bulletproof where the 5L was a basket case with timing chain issues and other assorted quality issues. At least in North America the 3 is much cheaper to repair than the 4, parts are much cheaper. The 3 with the 4.4 V8 is one of the best off-road vehicles LR has produced in the last 25 years, I suspect at some point they will be very in demand for off road builds. As for "infotainment" and such, just take the Land Rover unit and throw it in the bin in the 3, the Chinese android units are pretty much plug and play. I have the factory bluetooth which works fine plus CarPlay through the Chinese android, the 2 work great together, frankly it works better than the "infotainment" in newer VW's, Mercedes(why don't they have touch screens?!) and LR's(I don't know about pivi-pivi but the intouch units were horrible) and that is sad because it is a dodgy Chinese android unit that was $275. The integrated units frequently reset because they are tied to the canbus where the isolated android head unit is stable as long as there is power.

[@dwgraham22]

I have them both. 2005 LR3 (215K miles), 2011 LR4 (132K Miles). Love them both!

[@josephgittos3787]

A bit late but congrats , I prefer to clean my own cars even if the dealer I always find some bits they have missed. I still use an iPod for my music saves the battery in my phone. Why do you still buy LR with its problems ? To be honest I have had a bmw1 series that needed a new clutch after just 26000 miles ( been driving manual cars for years without replacing a clutch so not me) and also digital oil gauge think most are using this system now, but that had to be sorted due to wrong reading , love the channel joe from the U.K.

[@billytremoloband7456]

Ye should probably sell the disco4 and try get your hands on a L322 4.4tdv8 ! It’s like driving an 8 speed disco 4?but waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better! More refined, faster etc etc etc etc.

[@jacekgrembowski]

Land Rover Discovery 3 Hello, I really like your repair reports, you have reports about replacing the left front axle seal?

[@gary50]

Driving a Discovery 4 with love and hate. Love is comfortable and roomy for 7 adults. hate it's maintenance and cost of ownership.

[@GTIspeeder]

So easy to do an oil change with the SDV6. Just stick a vacuum on sucker onto the former dipstick location and remove the oil. No need to crack the drain plug and no bending over. Replace the filter element on the top of the motor and pour in 5.9L of new oil and you're done! You can change the oil in 5mins while wearing your best clothes.

[@samrodian919]

Well I can see if you still have a hole where the dip stick would have been then that is an easy fix if you actually want a dipstick instead of a €1500 replacement oil sensor. A straightened out wire clothes hanger costs you nothing! Christian will just love that!!

[@GTIspeeder]

@@samrodian919 there's already an extraction point. It's covered by a slim black plastic cover. "DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Oil change SDV6" www.disco3.co.uk/forum/oil-change-sdv6-184312.html

[@billytremoloband7456]

The disco 4’s are actually much better built than the disco 3’s , but only up to 2013ish pre disco 4 with stop/start! Not only are the stop/start ones a pain in the ass to change rear timing belt but also are much more troublesome!

[@clooperman3745]

Buy a new Suzuki Jimny for £16,000.00 and sell it for £25,000.00!!!!!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We actually love the Jimny, but it's just too small for us 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@ianwheat1577]

Thanks for all that information all new cars are overrated, overpriced, to much useless technology

[@haanjamiis]

I use magnetic phone holder (phone has metal plate (glued or just between phone and case)). The holder fixes to the vent port above the start button. Good place to use gps software.

[@noelwhittle7922]

@17.00 68kg... 'half a person in some countries" LOL !!!

[@alexandergabel2794]

Great video as usual, Christian and Vera. "Watch my rims." "This was a close one", you could certainly trust Vera much more with her outstanding driving skills. Btw. I love my heated seats a lot, and I say that from Australia. An absolute must for our winters as well.

[@TheBendalina]

Here in the uk we have the ULEZ emissions charges coming in soon. I think that will keep the later D4 at a high price! Just add pig wee. 😉

[@joseafonso4738]

Very well said , i am interested in the D3v8 4.4 , any advice, just to worried about the diesels.

[@danielfrattini6001]

Welcome to Romania, there is a nice and active LR3 + 4 community there. I would be happy to show you around. There are beautiful mountains with perhaps more bears than tourists...

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃 We will be coming to Romania for sure at some point🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@danielfrattini6001]

@@Vera_and_Christian Super. A big part of Transylvania has a strong Saxon's influence. I am sure you and Christian will like it here, there is some good video content to make here for your channel. And in Maramures where I live, there are amazing places for Outlanding. Just beware of the bears...

[@bombardierboerboels]

I like the disco 4 a lot but went for L322 3.6 V8 because of more reliable engine

[@christianslater3068]

Congratulations on your Discovery 4, looking forward to your videos on this great motor, another reason in UK to buy one 2014-2017 is the Tax every year is 273 euros with older ones are 656 each year. 😉

[@christianslater3068]

Sorry, 373 euros.

[@Adventures-with-Ty]

The Euro 6 LR4 (AdBlue/DPF - 2015-17) is £330/€388 per year road tax (VED). If entering London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from 25th October 2021 you will be charged £12.50 (€14.70) per day if you have the older Euro 5 LR4. This has meant the value and asking price of the later LR4's has gone through the roof.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

That was a beautiful collection of Porsche tractors. I especially liked the side seats on the fenders to take the family to market. Very nice Unimog, too.

[@sdh4321]

Thanks to the universe that will give me the Land rover discovery LR4 soon

[@TheBendalina]

A big thank you! I'm going to push my discovery 4 off a cliff and claim on the insurance and then buy a cheap discovery 3. My wife says thank you more money for shoes. 👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍 please don't. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@fj9460-lr]

Just-Let her drive without constantly berating her!

[@barrybumbandito]

I had considered buying a Disco 3, but due to increasing amount of cities across Europe implementing Low Emissions Zones, it really doesn't seem a viable option in the longer run. I have switched to searching for a D4 now with a Euro6 emissions rating. As you said trying to find one without crazy milage at a reasonable price is tricky. However I think it will be worth it in the longer run. I'm not sure there are too many other vehicles on the market that are as versatile as the Discovery. Looking forward to the videos on your D4.

[@daraboy1973]

Definitely a nicer interior over the 3 . I would have either really . I love all things landrover. I thick the 8speed ZF along with the SD engine is slightly more economic alternative from the 3. Blue tooth capability

[@RunnerWil]

I'm only 3 weeks in to my Ozone Generator treatment on mine, it must have belonged to a family of chain smokers

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Ours has still not arrived yet. But there will be a video about it on Sunday on how he detailed it and gotten rid of the smell. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@johnshaw4140]

Pity you sold your freelander , I still miss mine , I had a diesel Freelander 1 which I loved

[@Keeferlgb]

I never knew Porsche made tractors...wow! I'd love to hear one start up and running.

[@peteandrews9710]

Congratulations on your New D4

[@rokimautomotive]

You really made me laugh at 19’19”. So true!!!

[@DavePadgen]

Thanks very much for this and the detailed analysis. I have just agreed a price to buy a Discovery 3 rather than a 4 and your video makes me feel much more confident about my decision.... Thank you!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Cool😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@a100267]

The bong in my '08 L322 was also used both for faults and notifications which wasn't good for my blood pressure, especially in the winter. Every time I heard the bong sound warning me of potential black ice I envisaged lots of bank notes leaving my wallet 😆 Luckily I have a '12 L322 now which has a visual indicator on the binnacle instead of a bong.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅Philipp and I are also getting a shock and are so relieved when the 4°C sign pops up. Still after so many years of owning our Disco 3. 🙋‍♀️

[@pdmark311]

100% reason for me getting an LR4 was lack of the heated steering wheel on the LR3.

[@garystuart226]

Hi, must admit have a D3 and fitted a D4 steering wheel to mine, but also know many who have fitted a heated D4 wheel to a D3 , to be honest though I couldn’t a heated steering wheel on mine due to the extra cost , must admit wasn’t too keen on the D4 but over time really like them, if I ever bought one would get the 5 litre V8 petrol but alas many are imported from Japan into the uk 👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yes, Christian is really happy about that, and I think he will never look back. 😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@HeinerStorch]

Moin and hi Vera and Christian, don't you expect decreasing values of Diesel vehicles in the upcoming movement on environmental standards? I am afraid, fuel costs will raise even more than during the last weeks. I met a suisse guy at the Abenteuer Allrad a few years ago, who did some trips with his well equipped LR D3. He recommended to buy a D4 instead of the D3, mainly for the improved electronic system. Good luck with your D4. Looking forward to watching the vids on the D4. I appreciate your way of presenting your experience and opinion. Go ahead Heinz

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We have to take it as it comes. But as long as we are able to drive those cars, we will do. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@marcoaguirre77]

Hello Vera and Cris, congratulations on the acquisition of the D4 and the minimal differences between ub D3 and D4, following them faithful, I really like your comments and learned your repairs, solutions that you could do yourself (depends on the tool at hand). I live in Mexico City and my LAND ROVER is LR3 HSE (here it is named) is 2006 but gasoline, I have personally fixed my LR3 taking many examples of yours as a hobby and my beloved truck, I hope they continue with more updates of D3 and D4. Greetings.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

That is so great 💪👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@stevef.5197]

I will keep my Discovery 2. Even though it has problems, it's simpler, so less to fail when I'm out in the desert. I just discovered your channel, thanks for the videos. I miss Germany, haven't been there since 1980, and I would love to go back. Please make more videos on the road.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

I would have taken a Discovery 2 any minute, but because of emission regulations here in our area, you just can't have a Disco 2 as a daily driver unfortunately. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@hege750]

You are German people with a sense of humour, something does not add up. ;) No but seriously, I really enjoy your LR videos! I ordered a new Defender PHEV late January and now the car is waiting to be shipped to Finland from Slovakia.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍 Enjoy your new Defender, that is so great. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@mikeclark4416]

Your better off buy buying a VOLVO . 3 & 4s are very bad cars to buy .

[@bejcek24]

Hello I watched all your videos and they are great and my daughters like your submission and cooperation. You helped me decide and I am planning to buy a Discovery 4 model 2014 to 2016 diesel. Please give me some advice on what to look out for when buying, I plan to buy it in Germany. Thanks

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Get yourself a diagnostic tool first, learn how to use it. And hook it up to your Disco during the test drive. You most likely know more about that car than the owner does. And the best advice we give, even so not everyone likes to hear it : You have to be either able to fix it yourself, like we do, or have the money to have it professionally fixed. Otherwise, a Land Rover Discovery is not the right car for anyone. If the car you plan on buying does not have a clean service record, especially every 10000km or 1/year oilchange, do not buy. On the Disco3.co.uk website, you can look for the service interval sheet for a LR4, look at it and see if your desired car has all that done already. And do not trust a check mark, let them show you the actual invoice. You can get the best or the worst. We have the best Discoveries and Fabian got the worst of the Discoveries out there. We love our Land Rovers and we absolutely convinced they are the best cars. But best to do your homework before hand and not afterwards. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@selebalotsiu7139]

Informative video. Was considering LR4 to upgrade from Disco 3 HSE now having second thoughts.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Only reason would be for horse power. Everything else is more complex and more likely to fail and cause expensive repairs. For sure. It is a nice car however. Really nice. Christian

[@christiansaywhat4492]

I think we can all agree that both the LR3 and LR4 are undervalued.

[@legambaz]

Excellent research. Excellent comparison. Just a quick question, since the Disco 3, 4 are obviously expensive to maintain, what are the things about these cars that draw you to own them for so long and repeatedly buying this brand?

[@brianmoore4778]

If you drive one you will understand. Have owned 3 land cruisers, pajero sr, touareg, multiple Toyota pick ups. Air suspension very unique.

[@snigglesdgronch]

Would you recommend a 2013 LR4 HSE over a 2016 LR4 with the V6 ? If both have been used just as daily drivers and never been taken off road

[@Vera_and_Christian]

For us, it does not really matter if they have been taken off road or not. Most important to us, when buying any used Land Rover is, have they been maintained well. It is very important that all oilchanges have been made, engine and differential, regularely. It also depends on the mileage and the price of course 😅. And you have to hook up a obdii tool and see what kind of faults they have. Then your preference of engine matters. Our criteria is, next to the trim, getting the lowest mileage with the least faults. That is why we bought our Disco4, Christian wanted HSE trim, the price and kilometers was unbeatable and we knew we could handle the oil sensor fault. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

we have the 'phone connected via Bluetooth in our Discovery 3 HSE from 2005, and that inturrupts the radio or whatever music you're playing when a call is incoming. The only thing it doesn't do is play music via Bluetooth - you have to plug your device into the auxilliary socket (which is behind the centre console, not ideal if you have inquisitive children).

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Our auxillary port is connected to our Cheap Chinese Android Unit we installed a couple of years ago. And that is how I use my phone and hear music using the bluetooth connection👍😃🙋‍♀️Vera

[@Colinpark]

Great video, I was looking for a LR3 to replace my RR P38, but ended up with a 2006 RR L322, with heated steering wheel, seats front and rear, which was the deal maker for my family. The LR 3 and 4 have more off road accessories than the L322 which has almost none. Over here in Canada the Discovery name is reserved for some LR 2 and their newer vehicle that looks a bit like the Mercedes GL with the bloated rear. I liked the LR4 but they were outside of my budget and over here they have the petrol engines. The one thing I really dislike is the electronic parking brake on the LR 3 and 4. As bad of an idea as the electronic dipstick.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍 We have a video about servicing the electronic parking brake, it's not that bad.🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@dadgarage7966]

For the Discovery 4, Steve got a very stern talking-to.

[@loamymtb]

as an american, hearing "half a person in some countries" really got me laughing haha

[@davidmscott4409]

Congrats on the new buy! Great video! Vera glad you have a better off-road vehicle. Also when will there be husband and wife off-road challenge video!?! Keep up the great content and good vibes!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@discovery-on-the-island1079]

Merci pour cette vidéo, personnellement je préfère le discovery 3 😇

[@patriciarhodes1776]

Hello, Great video. I have a question for you. Maybe you can help me. My phone use to connect to my LR4. It stopped working. No matter what I try, the blue tooth no longer pairs up with my phone. I think that I may need to replace the Bluetooth. Do you know how to change the Bluetooth in the LR4? Or do you have any other suggestions as to why my Bluetooth is no longer working. Thank you for your time.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Not sure how to replace the Bluetooth…. But try to do a reset by deleting all phones. If this does not help disconnect the negative battery Pole. Try an other phone too. Try both connection directions to see if both systems are visible. After reconnecting the bat, you need to reestablish a few things like window single push, roof window, clock, etc. Christian

[@skin01hbleah77]

just bought a 2010 lr4 2.7l s version with 190k km. i watched all your videos and i respect you guys! would like to get in touch i have many questions!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Ours is a 2006 too, and I hope we don't have to change the hpfp anytime soon. 😃 The pump did not come out easy, believe me. But we cannot put hours of trying into a video 😅, that is not interesting, and we do not want to waste anyones time. ( Well, it did not take hours ) Thanks to editing, we only put the final, important moves into a video, no matter what repair we do. 👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@dougwernham5209]

Very interesting & enjoyable video thank you.

[@garage9283]

congratulations to both of you! I wish they would have brought the Diesel version to the US but gasoline is still affordable over here. I love my LR3 4,4 and just dropped it of at the shop to have the transmission overhauled. Was thinking of buying a BMW X5 35d but there is just something about the LR. Never had any repairs in the past two years and the truck has 190k mi on it now. Best to you guys

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍 That is so true. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@josephp5058]

Good video Christian must send Vera a polystyrene swatting glove to swat you when you criticise her driving - the bing bing warning when l leave the keys in the ignition drives me mad on my LR3 - l love the colour coded look of the 4 but as you say if you have a 3 if it ain’t broke don’t fix it type of thing - l had a couple of old red Porsche tractors years ago l found in rural France for 1500 euro the pair

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@Darklightbeam]

In the old days we use to have a PULL starter- Ha, ha, Gpx

[@mjor6406]

I hate dog shit smell in cars. Worse than cigarette smell.

[@peterbullen3347]

This is so good, I was in a Landrover dealer last year looking at upgrade for my D3, another customer asked me if they are reliable because he read on internet there are lots of faults, I asked him if he did a search for 'faults with landrover'? Yes he said... And what did you expect? Try faults with jeep, or Toyota?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@jamesray3920]

Push button start nothing really new 1912 was first button based ignition it was a 1912 cadillac model 30 and for years push button was how you started your car if you look back on cars from fifties they had lots of gadgets than today's cars all the auto makers doing is bringing back what was once in style

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😳 not that new Indeed 👍

[@MrSidestick72]

Congrats guys for the "new entry"... D4 is more capable offroad due to faster communication system inside Terrain Response stuff and better low end torque...Tip: monitor closely the injectors balancing, it seems to be the root cause of crankshaft failures! A good injector diesel cleaner every 4/5 tank refills is recommended. Enjoy the new toy and use Arbre Magique :-)))

[@daraboy1973]

I would of thought overfilling with oil or oil dilution or older failing oil pump not supplying enough pressure . Good to know will research that further . To broaden the knowledge of lthese engines . 👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@causticlaurent]

thank you for your great and pertinent analyze :)

[@kevint7851]

👌👌👌👍.............................................................

[@dwaynechaulk7387]

Great video, I didn't know that Porsche made farm tractors, Hi from across the pond in Newfoundland, Canada

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Porsche purchased Allgaier tractors from Austria. I think that's how they started. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@peterjones2845]

Good luck with the dog smell, daughter bought a VW Passat 3 years ago and it was terrible for all the time she owned it, sold it in the end because of smell.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Christian is a very, very dedicated detailer, he can clean his cars for hours and hours. And it's paid off, you can barely smell it anymore. 🙋‍♀️ Vera

[@RickActual]

The Bluetooth system allows for two iPhones at once if you split the functions of audio and phone. I let my daughter play the music but calls to my phone override and pause the music.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Wow, I need to try this too. Christian