There are lots of thing to check and the easiest way to do this is to try all the switches and controls. Everything should work and no warning should appear on the massage center on the dash. Two of the key things to try out are the electrically operated parking brake and the air suspension. Raising and lowering the vehicle should be a smooth, quiet operation that leaves the car sitting perfectly level. The parking brake, meanwhile, should release without the sound and emit no more than a gentle whirr when engine. After playing in deep mud and water, this brake is prone to squealing noticeably.
Sitting In the huge front armchair takes a look around the cab. There are no major signs of were and tear in the seats or the pale cream door panels. All the trim is intact. Stepping outside again, we check the body panels for scratches and dents. It’s fruitless search there aren’t any. The tyres are in good condition with plenty of tread left and no sign of uneven ware or hard cornering. Likewise, the alloy wheels are completely unmarked. The last item to check are the gas struts supporting the top section of the tailgate and the rear wiper arm. These can become loose and, if over tightened, the threads can be damaged. The ones on here are nice and secure. The rear wiper arm hinges can seize, as can the rear wiper motor. One symptom of the arm trouble is that the blade doesn’t lie flat on the glass. These ones in good nick.
All in all, this Discovery 3 seems to be every bit as good as it looks. It’s been regularly serviced and properly maintained.
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