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Luckily they, like most Rovers, depreciate quite rapidly in a few years time 😁

That’s what I did. FWIW with the internal leaks it won’t show up as bubbles in the soapy water test as it leaks back to the tank

Valve blocks can also leak internally (won’t show any bubbles with the soap test) even if rebuilt. Had the same issue after a rebuild and a new valve block resolved the issue immediately

The more curved corners certainly take away some capacity and the feel of a more open space too. Should’ve taken measurements of each before I parted with my 3!

Great trip report. Love to see a Disco 5 getting put to good use

Appreciate the write up. I myself just picked up a D5 after having a trusty LR3 for many years. Have not had it on trail yet but have done trips with a D5 and have been impressed. There are some things I do miss, notably the tall interior space but in reality hardly any vehicle on the market of...

Coverlay is well worth it. If installed correctly you’d have zero clue it’s a dash cover

Find another truck. Rear AC is great to have. Not to mention Air Suspension > coils

Want to say $1,100 or so when I had mine done several years ago from a reputable Indy shop. Assume it’s only ticked up a bit in price since then

A 200 will have double the miles and twice the price of most any Rover option mentioned so far. While reliable and well built they’re not completely without issue as everyone makes them to be. Know several folks with the TD6 who share Jack’s praises. That said, they are not for everyone. If...

I do like the 2nd gen RRS but you will find out it has considerably less interior volume (for people and cargo) than an LR4. Should be a fun platform to build from

I’m in a bit of the same boat with my LR3. I’m over 170k miles but only drive 7,500 or so miles per year. Have a several more years to even get to 200k which is now commonplace for this platform. I’ve considered a lower mile LR4 (timing chain unknown scares me a bit). Not sure it’s worth it...

These sensors become dislodged or go bad. Should be easy to resolve

Donut spare does not have a TPMS sensor

Great write up on this often overlooked area. I spent a decent amount of time exploring the Apalachicola National Forest during my years at school in Tallahassee. The trails are often flat but can get very snotty and overgrown as you experienced. They can no doubt present plenty of challenges...