Hi all,

Long time lurker from disco 3, having owned Three discoveries, Freelander and series/ Defenders.

Will post regular updates here

I've had FFRR itch for a very long time, but finally scratched it yesterday
Now the proud owner of a MY04, 4.4l V8 FFRR

Not bad looking for a near 19 year old car

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I think silver really suits the ageless design of the earlier L322’s

I think these earlier ones have aged less in looks than the facelift versions.
If I got a more sensible car for everyday use I'd want an L322 for the weekend and would definitely go for an earlier model. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Right,

Have so far added rubber mats and replaced the passenger front side 'pop out' cup holder has it refused to come out! Found second hand working one on eBay.

Ordered rear boot protector also, as my double dog crate from the Disco fits

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Looks very clean for the age & like the two tone black roof. Enjoy

So, first major test today, leaving Somerset at 6.30 for the 557 mile trip up to Inverness. SWMBO, myself, Son no2 (19) and both dogs.

Last night I took out the offside rear passenger seat, so the camping fridge-freezer could sit in the back with the dogs raw frozen food (fits perfectly in the seat slot)

Had an immediate issue, when I wasn't able to close the drivers door, it was -8 when we left, so assumed something on the door was frozen solid. Had to pull the door shut while SWMBO hit the lock button we stopped after 4 hrs driving at a services and the door decided to then start working properly

The FF was brimmed with LPG and petrol and it managed about 270 miles, before I switched over to petrol (couldn't find a nearby LPG station)

The FF gobbled up the miles, with the journey talking 10hrs door to door, including 2 stops, really pleased with it's performance.

Only real issue (besides the door) is an annoying vibration when doing around 50mph, comes and goes, but disappears once you you push through 60 and above.

Drive shaft perhaps? My first disco did this and it turned out to be the drive shaft.

We're up here for a week, so more updates and pics I hope to come  Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR = MY04 FFRR V8 & 1991 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)

The vibration appears to be the lower suspension control arms. Worth a check.

Regard

John

Thanks John, will take a look when home  Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR = MY04 FFRR V8 & 1991 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)