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Heffy777
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22

United States 
High mileage LR3

Hi I'm looking into buying a used LR3 & I just want to make sure I'm not buying a hunk of junk I've had many cars and I love the look of this SUV and the room and the features and the way it drives !!! I keep hearing negative things but I see a lot of great reviews and high ratings online ?! I'm looking at a 2006 with 130k miles on it tomorrow !!
  
Post #176399716th Jan 2017 5:18 am
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Mogwyth
 


Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976

Wales 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Mines coming up to 150,000 miles and it has its faults but has never left me at the side of the road.
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05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
 
 
Post #176400216th Jan 2017 6:54 am
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firthy77
 


Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Stockport
Posts: 94

United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto LuxorDiscovery 4

Does it have a good service history? I would want to know what work has been done.
But then again it depends on condition and price.
  
Post #176400716th Jan 2017 7:10 am
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Landie71
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019

United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XXV LE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

Mine's just gone over 150,000 miles & going just fine (had belts done & a new turbo), not looking to move it one anytime soon either, plenty of life in it (hopefully - why do I write these things!)
  
Post #176400816th Jan 2017 7:12 am
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Heffy777
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22

United States 

Thanks for getting back to me everyone I found a 06 HSS with 81k on it for only 10900 but I'm still hearing such negative things from people , people I know but most of them have never owned a Rover ?! I'm so beside myself !! lol I really love the car !! And think it's such a good deal too !! I need an SUV with 3rd row seating and I'm not trying to spend a lot of money , please let me hear some more of your positive feedback Smile
  
Post #176454717th Jan 2017 4:53 am
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Landie71
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XXV LE Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

Well I wouldn't be without mine - had it for just over four years now & it comfortably seats seven when we need to (we have three kids so there's often an extra friend or two), tows our 24ft twin axle caravan without breaking sweat & occasionally gets its boots muddy at an off-road course then scrubs up well to become my daily transport for work, including visiting customers & doesn't look too shabby.

There's always going to be people that will knock a Land Rover, but they're very different animals from what they were in the 80's & 90's
  
Post #176455717th Jan 2017 7:09 am
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furnitureman
 


Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire
Posts: 1529

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Lugano TealDiscovery 3

mine is a 06 with over 200k on the clock if its well maintained inside and out and been looked after all its life its a great family car there realy are only two proviso's you either have to have deep pockets full of cash so you can pay a garage to do repairs and general maintenance or a decent tool kit and skils to use them in general there easy enough to work on and in my opinion an iid tool is worth its weight in gold and a must best £300 i have ever spent on kit
 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
Discovery 3 HSE 2006 gone but never forgotten
Member of the 234,567 mile club😎
 
 
Post #176456817th Jan 2017 7:46 am
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adam
 


Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917

United Kingdom 

Hi and welcome

Assume its a V8 - very rare in the UK but I believe the engine is fairly bullet-proof - but I'm not really sure after that - there is a guy on this site from Utah that (I think) had a V8 D3, (Rossettaquarrier) - he might be worth a contact

Check all suspension works correctly and all electrics, check floor for damp (sun roof, if fitted, can leak), usual other checks on gear box changing, condition of oils etc

A full and detailed service history is essential - ideally with proof of preventative maintenance - if it hasn't got one, walk away.

Good luck
  
Post #176457517th Jan 2017 7:59 am
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toolbox 28
 


Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
Posts: 123

United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

My v8 has just turned 150,000 and still going strong, good service history and regular oil changes. Very Happy
 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm 
 
Post #176460817th Jan 2017 9:58 am
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Heffy777
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22

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Thanks so much everyone !! It has a great service history and like I said only has 80k on it !! I was so happy to hear everyone's positive opinions, I was hearing a lot of negativity but mainly from people who never even owned the vehicle!! Anyway here's a photo & I'm happy to be going the LR3 fam Smile
  
Post #176699221st Jan 2017 11:43 pm
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Heffy777
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22

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Sorry here it is Smile
  
Post #176699721st Jan 2017 11:48 pm
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Heffy777
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22

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MyBelovedLucia
 


Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 44

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Good for you Heffy Thumbs Up

Had my 2005 for about 5 years now and absolutely love it, the build, versatility robustness, drivability stereo and the look
 All the Best  
Post #176701422nd Jan 2017 2:37 am
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Heffy777
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22

United States 

Same MBL I think they are amazing looking!! They are truly timeless vehicles!! Any issues with your truck over the years ? I also want to be preventive:)
  
Post #176701522nd Jan 2017 2:54 am
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Heffy777
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22

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Furnitureman tell me more about the iid tool I was watching some videos and there seems to be a few options also which one do you have ?
  
Post #176701622nd Jan 2017 3:17 am
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