How to assess a Disco 1
Whether buying a Discovery 1, or keeping your own in top condition, essential checks need to be made, explains Ed Evans
Whether buying one or keeping your own in top condition, essential checks need to be made
ELSEWHERE in this issue you’ll find Dave Phillips’ comprehensive buying guide to this immensely practical and owner-friendly truck. And here is the technical supplement that shows how to assess a potential purchase, with a view to buying a good one, or understanding the realities of buying an example that needs some work or a complete restoration. And if you’re lucky enough to already own a Discovery 1, use this guide to continually assess its condition to keep it on top form.
We’ll deal with the checks in stages: the pre-road test checks, the road test itself and, if the vehicle passes scrutiny, the final detailed checks. But first, let’s take a browse around exactly what a Discovery 1 is.