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How to Identify A Discovery
By Benjamin Smith (Disco, Range Rovers and Defender information)
(No Virginia, like the Austin Mini they don't all look alike)
Discovery
- Discovery (1989 to present):
Looks more like a normal car than most other Rovers
(excepting the Range Rover mk2). The leading edge of
the bonnet has "Land Rover" written on
it. The bonnet itself is like normal cars--it just
fits inside the fenders. The spare is carried on the
rear door. The most distinctive feature is the stepped
roof. The roof is steps up about 6 inches just behind
the driver, giving more headroom for the seats behind
the driver. The VIN number begins with either "SALLJ" or "SALJ".
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Identifying Characteristics
If it is a 5-door, it is post August 1990
If it is an automatic, it is post August 1992
If the interior is Sonor Blue is was built from 1989 to March 1994
If the interior is not Sonor Blue, is was built after August 1990
If it is a 5-door and has side rubbing strips (halfway down the door),
it was built after August 1991
If it has anti-roll bars (anti-sway), it was built after August 1992
If it doesn't have anti-roll bars (anti-sway), it was built before March
1994 If it has ABS [Anti-lock Brake System], it was built after March 1994
If it has airbags, it was built after March 1994
After March 1994 (1995 models) the dash was redesigned and different
side mirrors were used
Alloy wheels were introduced in autumn 1992
If it is a automatic and has a Tdi engine, it was built after August 1993
If it has a high mounted 3rd rear stop light, side marker lamps in front
and rear bumper ends, it was built after March 1994.
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