RANGE ROVER or DISCOVERY - That is the question - L405 LR3 LR4 / S5-Ep5 

I thought we in England were masters of sarcasm, but no the Vera and Christian stand-up have nailed it. Great vid you two :)

Sunday mornings with Vera and Christians humor (and expertise) is a great start to the morning😊

I was selling one of my MIG welders the man who came to buy it arrived in a Discovery 4 he opened the tailgate and pulled out a tray on runners to load the welder on. Talking to him about your Discovery he told me that he is a fellow fan of yours apparently they are everywhere.

Oh no! Please don't sell the L405 for ages, I just bought the same car and found your channel and felt relieved knowing you will show me how to fix anything over the next few years! Note, snow is not English weather, grey drizzle and brown slush is.

8:55 the TDV6 is the best choice…. it breaks the crankshaft once in a while… but it’s still better 😂😂😂

"I had to drop the exhaust a little bit" Cut to the entire system on the ground...I love you guys.

My parents live in a 500 plus year old house in the ancient maritime village of Pill, Somerset in England⚓️🦈. There’s a couple of nails just like the one he your son made banged into the oak beams what were originally from a ship as they’ve been tested and have some ships worm in them! He’s a very clever lad.. big respect to him learning a trade like that.

A small trick with these stainless sensorfitting is to warm them thoroughly and immediately cool them with a lot of water, it works almost everytime in our workshop. We work on heavy trucks in Norway and unfortunately rust and corrosion is our nemesis :)

Tell Robin to start a RU-vid channel, I love that work.

Guys , Iv now finished watching your video and noticed you don’t use the winter wiper park function If you don’t know what it is , go into your menu into vehicle set up and you scroll down until you find winter wiper park press ok Your wiper will go through one sweep and stop before it reaches it normal resting height , this leaves the wiper sitting on the heated window elements, which means when you switch on the heated window function it defrost your wipers too so you don’t have to rip them off the frozen window potential damaging them I’m sure your 2014 disco and the Queen will have this as Iv got it on my 2014 Freelander 2 👍👍👍

I’m so glad I found someone who’s obsessed with these Land Rovers. I have an LR3 v8, Range Rover Sports, and Range Rover L322 Supercharged. I love these trucks. I do all mechanical and body works as well. Love you guys. I live in NY USA.

Spray your door seals with silicone spray once a year before winter and you'll never have frozen doors again. I've been doing this now for 10 years and it works like a charm.

The car is not suitable because it doesn't break enough lol, thankyou for the giggles this morning.

Man o man. 41 minutes late. Sunday night and just cleaned the kitchen from dinner. Missed the alert that my Sunday night video is ready. 36 degrees in sydney today and 39 tomorrow. Love watching you guys in jumpers and hats to keep out the cold. 😅

Ahh, my favourite Sunday morning entertainment, hope you are both well.

I have an L322 with the 4.4TDV8, it doesn't want to be driven fast either, I call discoverys dirty 80s, they are always flying past at 80mph and absolutely filthy! The warm air distribution isn't the best either but it still has physical buttons and none are sticky! 😂

OMG I was going to get one of these cars until you said you can't get a body in the back 😢 Great video Sunday

It would be great to have a go at an L322 Range Rover - best RR there has ever been 100%

What’s the asl button. Ahhhh speed limiter button. We don’t need that in Germany 🇩🇪. Love that line 👍

The best LR channel on RU-vid. Thanks for sharing the your son's craftmanship and the funny bits on the "Queen". Cheers you two.

Maybe, the next project would be a Disco 5 with V6 Diesel? Its a good truck with plenty of room...loving your channel...so much fun to wach it!

A good tip i was told and do use is spray silicon on the door rubber seals then in cold weather they dont stick.... do it twice in a winter 🇬🇧

Absolutely love Vera and Christian there knowledge is 2nd to none

The Dutch fanclub went wild when they heard this is about sticky buttons. We would pay extra for that.

I’ve learned a LOT about getaway cars this episode 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇬🇧👍❤️ love from the UK ❤️

Kind of glad i went for the last of the L322's, was one of the cars on my dream list, had no major issues with it at all, just do preventative maintenance on it and its all good, getting around 28mpg from the V8 which i consider pretty good, and no stupid touchscreen to access everything, and no sticky buttons either 😂😂

The SDV8 & ZF8HP combination is fantastic and economical in the UK where we have a limit of 70mph but most of us run along about 80mph (130kph). I have no issues with my SDV8 being hesitant, but a lesson I learned while running BMW 530d's was that using Shell Optimax diesel makes a huge difference. Yes it's more expensive but it does eliminate the pick up hesitation.

Before winter comes spray all the rubber seals around the doors, boot and bonnet with silcone spray. This will stop them sticking in cold weather. It will also stop them ripping when you force them open when they are frozen, the weather does not need to be that cold for the doors to stick, it happens in warmer countries like Germany where there is more ice/frost. Tips from Sweden. (I also spray my CV boots and all rubber suspension parts, to prepare for winter. )

Great video - thx for sharing!

Thanks for the video. Robin’s hand forged nail was fantastic.

A Hammer is one of the most useful tools if used correctly. The application of a controlled force.

Hi guys love your videos as always I have an l405 so I'm really glad that you have got one as it's of great interest in myself I put Goodyear Wranglers on mine they look great and seem to drive lovely keep up the good work

You guys are the best.... Spending my last week with my 2006 DISCO 3 V8 as my primary ride. In 16 years/ 300,000km this V8 hasnt given me no engine problems. Just replaced the water bottle once before an drama started. Yes, all the regular suspension issues, control arms, etc, but otherwise hasn't skipped a beat. Not sure if will I sell it as it is worth nothing on the market. Might give it some very aggressive tread and use it on the dunes as a toy. Lexus LX570 inbound.... I don't have the stomach for LR diesel drama.

That squeak noise from Vera's lr3 when she turns is a ball joint on the steering arm. I just had the same issue. Very easy with a ball joint press kit

As much as I hate our 40+C in Perth, Australian. I don't think I would swap it for your -10C.

I am again impressed with your skill and dedication in keeping these extremely complicated pieces of technology running. I can't help but think that EVs are superior since they don't have any of the parts which you spend all of your time fixing.

Truly excellent. A very useful review and comparison for anyone looking to buy these vehicles. Love your light hearted and interesting personal pieces 😆👍👏.

I recommend a Discovery 1 petrol v8 as your next project, mine is 30 years old this year and there is always something that needs fixing, but every time I go for a drive it makes me smile 😁

I’m toying with getting a recent L405. I have the TDV6 in my Jaguar and it’s a brilliant engine. Fast, smooth and sips fuel in an XF. But everyone says get the V8 in the L405. You’re the first to say the TDV6 is a better choice. They’re cheaper too. I’ll definitely test drive both and look for your concerns as it’d annoy me too. Thanks.

You guys are awesome!! Your videos are detailed, real with lots of humour, banter and sarcasm, yet original and fresh!! Love from India:)

Finally. A "do it yourself" car channel that is very entertaining. Thank you Vera & Christian, Cheers

Sunday morning has just got better. Fantastic video,love the content.

This has brightened my day so much,😂 chuckled the whole way through this video ❤

Another great video you two! On your comments about the V6/V8 and low speed responsiveness, I have a 2014 4.4 L405 and my partner has a 2011 L320 with the TDV6. I quite agree with you. Fortunately the L405 suits my driving style as I’m rarely in traffic due to living in deepest Scotland with very little traffic. Love your fix on the gearbox heat shield, I had done the same but with rubbish materials 😂 Just ordered some 5mm rubber! Thank you guys!

Another awesome vid and great winter scenery. Especially since it was 38C in Melbourne last week!

Remap to 393BHP and 819Nm. Once done, you will not have to book an appointment at roundabouts anymore. Also change the upper screen to an andriod and lower to the upgraded touch HEVC panel. It will solve your heat seat/massage selection options. Completely different drive and infotainment interface :)

I have a new Defender and still wish I had a D4. They really get under your skin and are the best car LR made. A total do it all car. 👍

To avoid doors freezing closed, wipe the seals with silicon grease at the beginning of November, works for me in the UK where it can be raining when you go to bed and freezing when you get up. I've also got to say the ACE system worked really well on the D2, cornered amazingly flat.

On the heated seat controls - I believe you can just press in on the climate temp dials and then turn them to adjust the seat heaters.

Very entertaining. Looking forward to seeing you both next week!

Frikkin Awesome show, funny as. Drug dealers 😂😂. But they love the LR Rangie sport... love the content. You smashed it again ❤ love from Australia. Where we don't need snow flake tyres 😂

Sunday in Winter - no better way to start the day 😀

It was an eye opening moment when Christian spoke about the dynamics of the TDV8 compared to the TDV6 in low rpm modes. I also drive my TDV6 a lot in traffic, and I greatly appreciate that it is indeed very responsive and powerful in low rpm. Can we have a deal if my crankshaft breaks that I could ship my car to you from Hungary, you make nice videos of it, I pay all the repairs and everone will be happy? Thank you :-)

Thoroughly enjoyed this one guys and your son is a talented blacksmith, we have 2 Range Rover Sports a 2014 & 2018 the 2014 is immaculate & only has 30k miles on it and the engine is so much more responsive than the 2018 we have had issues but have had the same with BMW X5’s we have owned so it’s just your preference in a vehicles that’s the difference. I love the content and the humour please keep it up makes my Sundays.

Only just found your channel, you guys are great fun and also give great advise and content, all the best to you both

I’ve only recently found your channel and started watching a few videos but already love them. And I now have serious workshop envy !!

Great video, and an honest review!

5:50 cost cutting! A Display is 1 time cost + Software. A button for everything costs money + cabeling + after sales + holding stock etc. So this approach is not only related to RR.

I look forward to see you on the weekend. JLR should be your most important patron as you are their best technicians. Keep up doing the best videos on the brand.

Another brilliant video packed with facts, valid opinions, and humour

Thanks you 2 for such a a funny Sunday morning coffee . Happy Trails

Interesting observations on v8 versus v6. Of course we in USA wish we had the 4.4 diesel option. The pre facelift L405 can turn on heated seats instantly by pushing either of the larger climate buttons and rotate to heat or cool. Hope that helps :)

Thank you Vera and Christian regards Thomas.

13:30 aaaaaah! That's fascinating. I knew there were strict laws about tires but it hadn't occured to me that you could get spot checked by the Fuzz.

New episode? Great! Let's watch it! Best regards to You guys. See You next sunday!

I can't believe this....I watched this video this morning. Just got done driving my LR3 and now it's making the exact same noise from the steering rack. Owned it 2 years and never heard it before. I think you jinxed me

GET IT REMAPPED!! First thing I did to my L405 4.4 SDV8 5 years ago was a stage 1 remap, 400 bhp, 820Nm torque, fuel economy improved (I can now get 40mpg) and that annoying hesitation is gone!! Honestly it transforms the driving experience 👍🏻😎

Great video you have a awesome sense of humour Christian 👍👍

Goot Morgen to you both. Have a look at the top of the shock struts for the squeek, the rubber bushing might be rubbing on the tower as you spin the wheel. A little grease should fix it. Fantastic show, thank you.

Everytime i watch you guys compare vehicles with Disco 3 and 4 it confirms they are just so well designed , i think ill keep my D3 forever.. 2007 and it is soooo smooth at 250,000klms..

I thought it was just me who doesn't trust a tyre place to jack up my car or take off a wheel... I always take loose wheels in for new tyres! Glad I'm not alone!!

To clean the sticky buttons, methylated spirits on a microfibre towel works great.

I have the sdv6 (d4) and sdv8 (l405 white with black roof). The D4 does offroad duty and the L405 road duty. They are not in the same league on road. L405 sharper handling, more power and lower fuel consumption. I love both but for different reasons. Thank you for a great channel

So nice seeing Robin making some great things, he is a credit to you both

Hey Christian, great content as always, I’m on my second range Rover, and totally agree with you regarding the drivability, i’ve had mine back to range Rover because it annoys me so much when it keeps gearing down for nothing, when you drop it into sport and use the paddles, you realise it’s not a mechanical issue it’s poor software although Land Rover have introduced a number of updates regarding this , apparently the the gearbox software gets wiped and the new one is installed, I was told it takes about 500 miles to learn your driving style,

Habe wieder köstlich gelacht Ihr beiden! Weiter so - und lernen tut man als LR-Besitzer auch immer noch was!!

Thanks, makes me feel good about my SDV6. Cheers from Kyrgyzstan!

21:08 I can understand your point! Though this is just the software: This is how RR deciced to program torque and more important the ZF 8HP! The 8HP can hold gears or downshift very fast or even NOT upshift too early and so on. From a Sales POV RR approach is exactly correct: You can sell a lot of RR by a reduced fuel consumption (on paper) but you will not sell 1 more car because it get´s faster from a traffic light.

Great video again guys I wouldn’t worry about the high speed on autobahn and damaged tyre you didn’t know at the time 🤷 again keep them coming there great 👍

I look forward ever Sunday to watching your channel, love Robins work as well, keep on with you fantastic output, Oh My God !!

Excellent content and am selling my current vehicle and purchasing a 2022 Defender. Tyre wall cracking normally age related. Here in the UK the annual MOT will reference an advisory replacement at 5 to 7 years. Keep up the good work.

you two are brilliant many love from hull england i love watching this so good

You should buy a Range Rover classic you would never run out of content, I've had classics for over 30 years and you always have something to tinker with.

Hello Viera & Christian, In my humble opinion, the choice is obvious: Discovery 3&4 should remain. Although I must admit that the opportunity to see your new experiences with l405 was quite informative. all the best for you 2 & see you next time

Change the climate panel to used one from 2016. I turns on seat heater with the press of a button. You need to clean the cabin radiator with the flow of chemicals through external pump. Check the temperature of the outgoing air from the vents. If the air at the maximum is lower then 60 you need to do the cleaning

Great video again !!

Great video as always that's terrible sound was the same on my l320 tdv8 and it was the top mcfearson strut mount

Great video as always 😂 and the comedy first class🤣looking forward to next one 👏. From a Toyota driver 😮❤

ITS LR TIME😊😊😊 great video this week.i only run continental tyres they are the best and most hard wearing tyres.expensive but worth it.😊plenty of space in the discovery 4 you where able to fit the queens wheels and tyres in.time to mind veras discovery now.have a good week and stay safe😊😊😊

Great content as always! If you swap the climate control panel to one with part number GPLA-18A802-DH you can just push the rotary dial in once and turn it to the right to turn the heated seats on. No need to have to wait for it to come up on the screen then.

Great video guys 😁👍

Can you put the trailer on the back of the Range Rover and collect some logs from the Forrest. I like it when you recover waste dead trees for the fire. Love your programme, all the best from England . Ps, one of the best things i like about my Volvo V70 is the heated windscreen, it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Vera must get one of those wicker picnic baskets to put on the tailgate, that is what the Queen would do,😊.

Fantastic video

Thank you.

Really a superb video this week, thank you. I really love my Discovery 4 Landmark - quieter than my former car and so comfortable and enjoyable to drive that you just want to drive..... I will be driving across Germany later this spring - a round trip of about 3,500km (so don't you dare call it a "Mall Crawler" 😉 ). You can keep the Queen cleaner by having mud flaps - I insist on all vehicled I have had to have mud flaps as they really help protect the sides and rear from all the muck thrown up from the road while driving - especially tar and stones - and mud flaps are so cheap. I am still trying to find the best tyres for my D4 - it came with Pirelli Scorpion Zero M+S, but no snow symbol 😟. I am really having trouble finding a set of all season, all terrain tyres with the snow symbol. GFG do the trail terrain, but it's 255/55R20 instead of 255/50R20 😟. Still looking... Oh, the answer to your question is: Discovery, of course. 😉👍

I would love to see the Freelander 2 on your project list. I got one - very pleased with it. Has become my favorit winter car

Totally agree what you say about the V8 it’s goes well enough when you put your boot to the floor👍

The heat windscreen (electric) is a brilliant feature. Works fast.

"That's really the only real downside" - Spoken like a true LR enthusiast. Excellent video as always.

I always use Gummifledge on the doorseals prior to the bad weather coming too ensure that they dont stick but on the L405 need to put a but of vaseline on the double seals as well