WHAT TO LOOK FOR…

Rust is Discovery 1’s worst enemy. Inner wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are the most prone, although chassis are seldom affected, especially at the front where oil leaks tend to offer some protection. Discoverys are made from steel and aluminium panels. Obviously as D1s age – the oldest are now 32 years old – corrosion is more likely to appear on anything ferrous.

Aftermarket panels are good value, but regular cleaning with a pressure washer, plus underbody protection like Waxoyl, is a good insurance policy.