Auction Buy! Underside Inspection of a 13-Year-Old Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)

In this video, we put my Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 LR4) that I purchased at auction up on the hoist for an underside inspection and rust check. The car is now 13 years old, so let's see how it has held up, particularly regarding rust. This is an Australian vehicle. I check the suspension, brakes, transmission pan, and deal with an incredibly seized belly pan bolt that someone over-tightened! Overall, the car is in great condition, but there are a few things to note. Jump to a specific part of the Discovery 4 inspection: [00:00] - Introduction to the Underside Inspection [01:05] - Putting the Discovery 4 up on the Hoist [02:22] - Checking Front Brakes and Suspension Components [03:03] - Rust Found on Non-Structural Side Steps [04:01] - Inspection of the Main Sills (Surprisingly rust-free!) [05:58] - The Battle with the Over-Torqued Belly Pan Bolt [09:57] - Inspection of the Transmission and Engine Bay Behind the Pan (Looking for leaks) [11:17] - Evidence of Expensive Prior Repairs (Oil cooler, inlet manifolds) [12:43] - Final thoughts on the car's condition and comparison to UK models If you like you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/plasmadave