Authentication of a G4 by its VIN

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G4DiscoPaul	G4DiscoPaul posted 5 Months Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 140, Visits: 940	+x Perry Marc - 3 Jul 2024 Hello Paul, Please see the photosThanks Perry hello again Perry, Well, from the pictures you have posted, I can confirm that your vehicle is a genuine Discovery 2 G4 Limited Edition. There were only 200 of these vehicles sold to the public, in Tangiers Orange, Zambezi Silver, Borrego Yellow and Java Black. I also have one just like yours: Best regards Many Thanks Paul Martin Discovery 2 G4 LE Automatic Java Black G4 DCV (DC53 FHD) Previous G4's G4 Defender 110 - BV55 ZBP 2006 Selections Vehicle Fleet No: 115
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Perry Marc	P Perry Marc posted 5 Months Ago Post Details
P Group: Forum Member Posts: 15, Visits: 15	Morning Paul, Thanks very much for replying, that’s really good news (I wasn’t 100% certain). I will start the DVLA process. Yours looks great and puts mine to shame!!! Thanks again Perry
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Gregkr	G Gregkr posted 4 Months Ago Post Details
G Group: Forum Member Posts: 4, Visits: 23	Hi. New forum member here. Sorry to just jump in but thought it will make sense to post here. I believe I too have 2003 G4 edition Discovery td5 . Which is listed a GS on registration document. It has G4 LE interior, thicker roof bars, Zambesi silver. It's a little neglected and sorry looking in comparison to above vehicles but I'm working on it. Only had it a short while. Regards Greg
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Modernfun	Modernfun posted 2 Months Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 6, Visits: 20	I’m not sure how to make my own post on this but I was hoping I could tag along in here with mine and maybe get some background on this “hopefully” real g4 I bought over last weekend, vin is saltl19404a832091 if anyone in here can check this for me that would be awesome since this old girl is in quite rough shape I wanna see if I’m building somthing worth putting of my other builds for lol
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G4DiscoPaul	G4DiscoPaul posted 2 Months Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 140, Visits: 940	+x Modernfun - 30 Oct 2024 I’m not sure how to make my own post on this but I was hoping I could tag along in here with mine and maybe get some background on this “hopefully” real g4 I bought over last weekend, vin is saltl19404a832091 if anyone in here can check this for me that would be awesome since this old girl is in quite rough shape I wanna see if I’m building somthing worth putting of my other builds for lol Hi, Can you share the vehicle model you would like information about please. If it is a genuine G4 event vehicle we can supply an authentication certificate, but unfortunately, we don't have enough data on the limited edition vehicles sold via UK dealers, or the LE's sold in the USA. Many Thanks Paul Martin Discovery 2 G4 LE Automatic Java Black G4 DCV (DC53 FHD) Previous G4's G4 Defender 110 - BV55 ZBP 2006 Selections Vehicle Fleet No: 115
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Perry Marc	P Perry Marc posted 2 Months Ago Post Details
P Group: Forum Member Posts: 15, Visits: 15	Morning Paul, would the certificate apply to our vehicles too G4 LE’s Cheers Perry
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G4DiscoPaul	G4DiscoPaul posted 2 Months Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 140, Visits: 940	+x Gregkr - 14 Aug 2024 Hi. New forum member here. Sorry to just jump in but thought it will make sense to post here. I believe I too have 2003 G4 edition Discovery td5 . Which is listed a GS on registration document. It has G4 LE interior, thicker roof bars, Zambesi silver. It's a little neglected and sorry looking in comparison to above vehicles but I'm working on it. Only had it a short while. Regards Greg Hi Gregkr, Apologies, only just seen this post. It is quite often very difficult to know whether you have a genuine D2 LE or not, but the best way is the seats, which used a black mogul fabric unique to the vehicle. I have attached a brochure that has a small picture of the fabric and below is a picture of a seat from my truck as well that will hopefully confirm your truck is genuine. Good luck with your build. The D2 G4 LE's are becoming rarer almost daily so it is great to hear that you are working to keep it going. Many Thanks Paul Martin Discovery 2 G4 LE Automatic Java Black G4 DCV (DC53 FHD) Previous G4's G4 Defender 110 - BV55 ZBP 2006 Selections Vehicle Fleet No: 115 Attachments 2003 UK Discovery 2 Edition.pdf (1 view, 4.00 MB)
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G4DiscoPaul	G4DiscoPaul posted 2 Months Ago Post Details
Group: Committee Members Posts: 140, Visits: 940	+x Perry Marc - 31 Oct 2024 Morning Paul, would the certificate apply to our vehicles too G4 LE’s Cheers Perry Hi Perry, Unfortunately not, we just don't have enough data on the G4 LE's in the club database. You may be able to get a heritage certificate from the British Motor Museum that could include some interesting facts, such as manufacturer build number as it went through the production line etc. but that is about all. I have added the link to the British Motor Museum below so you can check it out if you like.. It goes without saying that the event vehicles have a far more interesting history, such as what countries they visited, the stages they were used in, what they were used for, who drove them etc. This information can be supplied by the G4OC. https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates Many Thanks Paul Martin Discovery 2 G4 LE Automatic Java Black G4 DCV (DC53 FHD) Previous G4's G4 Defender 110 - BV55 ZBP 2006 Selections Vehicle Fleet No: 115
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Perry Marc	P Perry Marc posted 2 Months Ago Post Details
P Group: Forum Member Posts: 15, Visits: 15	Hello Paul, Thanks again for the update. That’s ok and I do understand all vehicles can’t be tracked or certificated. I will log onto the link thanks. I’m on with contacted DVLA with log book info following your previous help. Cheers again Perry
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Gregkr	G Gregkr posted 2 Months Ago Post Details
G Group: Forum Member Posts: 4, Visits: 23	+x G4DiscoPaul - 31 Oct 2024 +x Gregkr - 14 Aug 2024 Hi. New forum member here. Sorry to just jump in but thought it will make sense to post here. I believe I too have 2003 G4 edition Discovery td5 . Which is listed a GS on registration document. It has G4 LE interior, thicker roof bars, Zambesi silver. It's a little neglected and sorry looking in comparison to above vehicles but I'm working on it. Only had it a short while. Regards Greg Hi Gregkr, Apologies, only just seen this post. It is quite often very difficult to know whether you have a genuine D2 LE or not, but the best way is the seats, which used a black mogul fabric unique to the vehicle. I have attached a brochure that has a small picture of the fabric and below is a picture of a seat from my truck as well that will hopefully confirm your truck is genuine. Good luck with your build. The D2 G4 LE's are becoming rarer almost daily so it is great to hear that you are working to keep it going. Thank you and no need to apologize. Yes I have got all the correct seats, roof bars, center difflock and a colour code as per G4 edition brochure. I even have the brochure as well. I Might give a Gaydon Museum a go to see if certificate will show anything interesting. Just in case someone seen it, mine was displayed at LR4x4UK club stand this year at Belvoir Castle.
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