[scarlettoara]

Don't rely on them being watertight - every one we have had has leaked.

 oh yes, we used to have a handy roll of kitchen roll as the ceiling used to drip....but u get used to it...

[Womble]

Our defender used to have a bad water leak just above the driver's right shoulder. Then when it was snowy, our peafowl took to roosting on top of it in the hayshed at night. Anyhow, one of them must have deposited something in just the right spot, as it hasn't leaked since (at least that's my excuse for not washing it!) 

[plumseverywhere]

Funny seeing this thread back as we went ahead and did buy the Disco in the end!
 I LOVE it to bits, so much fun to drive and feels safe and sturdy. Yes the sun roof leaks though.... 

[happygolucky]

we had a Saxo and bought it when it was summer, as soon as it rained and we went around a bend, my husband ended up with wet trousers , never leaked on me......I love our freelander but still cannot get to grips with the locking, sometimes I take ages to unlock the tail gate...arh well....

[plumseverywhere]

When I go from the Disco to the Freelander I get into a bit of a muddle with wipers, lights etc! and yes the tailgate is a mystery all unto it self!
 

[hughesy]

I've had my current disco for about 18 months now and in that time it's needed a new rubber donut on the propshaft and a new lift pump. Total cost in parts about 25 quid. And easily fixed by myself. Apart from their vulnerability to tinworm you can't beat em.