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  • BAZ8046
    Member Since: 23 Apr 2026
    Location: Kent
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 

    New to me D5 after 10 years in a D4.

    Hi all,
    Just a quick introduction as I picked up a high mileage D300 last week.
    Not new to LR as have had D3 and D4 as my main car for around 16 years now.
    Also have a L322 and Td5 defender so used to the LR quirks.
    Was never sure I would buy a D5 but I’m glad I did, it is a much more modern vehicle.
    Mine has done 118k so high miles but is one owner and with full LR service history.
    Will be doing a full service today so I’ll let you know how I get on.


    2nd May 2026 9:55 am
  • Chillyphil
    Member Since: 07 Jul 2025
    Location: Paignton
    Posts: 103
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Silicon Silver

    Welcome Baz, thanks for introducing yourself and good luck with your D5.
    2nd May 2026 3:15 pm
  • robpenrose
    Member Since: 02 Jul 2016
    Location: New Forest
    Posts: 22
    United Kingdom 

    Nice one, I’ve been in a similar position with long term D4 ownership (over 10 years) and looking at what to move into.

    D4 is still running ok, which has meant procrastination, but a D5 is the answer!

    I hope your new purchase treats you well. Thumbs Up
    Currently a D4 owner looking for a D5.
    2nd May 2026 7:56 pm
  • Beno2
    Member Since: 30 Aug 2025
    Location: South East (Essex)
    Posts: 74
    United Kingdom 

    I too was a D3 owner for 18 years. Moving to a D5 was something I had to do., and iam not disappointed it is a great vehicle much more modern than previous model
    2nd May 2026 9:16 pm
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 19 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 803
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Welcome to the dark side Baz. Thumbs Up
    2nd May 2026 10:05 pm
  • BAZ8046
    Member Since: 23 Apr 2026
    Location: Kent
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 

    Thanks all,
    Finished off the service today with no issues so all good.
    Had to replace the lower steering column UJ boot as it was torn but I had spotted this when I inspected the car.
    The joint did have some surface corrosion due to water ingress and was a little stiff.
    I cleaned it up with some WD40 and then re-greased and all seems ok.
    Also fitted a Ctek charging port to the rear panel to make keeping the battery topped up a little easier.
    Looking forward to putting some miles on now and see how we get on.









    3rd May 2026 8:45 pm
  • Beno2
    Member Since: 30 Aug 2025
    Location: South East (Essex)
    Posts: 74
    United Kingdom 

    Is this UJ boot a MOT failure
    3rd May 2026 9:24 pm
  • BAZ8046
    Member Since: 23 Apr 2026
    Location: Kent
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 

    That’s a good question, I’m not sure if it would be covered on the MOT as some steering UJ are not covered by a boot.
    I know these do split quite often and the water ingress is always likely to cause issues so wanted to get it fixed.
    3rd May 2026 9:49 pm
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 19 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 803
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Always nice to see someone getting their hands dirty on their D5. Pics and vids of maintenance or modding tips are most welcome. Bow down
    3rd May 2026 11:58 pm
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