I agree, do it.
Ignore all suggestions of sealed for life - that's one of Land Rover's methods to reduce the "cost of ownership" measures used by fleet owners.
None of them are difficult to do, but make sure you are using the correct spec & quality oils.
I've done them all on our 2006 TDV8 on our drive recently with the suspension raised, but supported with blocks for safety.
I did however use ramps to gain more clearance underneath to get to the transfer box. Didn't try without the ramps, so don't know if there's enough height underneath.
As mentioned, always loosen the filler plugs before draining, it ensures you've got the correct tools & that you can fill up after you've drained the old oil. Sometimes previous ham-fisted "mechanics" can have rounded off the corners of the hex or torx features or overtightened them. Relatively low risk though at that milage as it's unlikely to have been touched before.
Beware some cars have hex drives, some torx or a mix. Ours was a mix! Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 145,000 miles & climbing
Member of Midland (Land) Rover Owners Club, www.mroc.co.uk
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