Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72986
At least when it's ticking you know she's working. When you can't hear the ticking be afraid, be very afraid.
15th Oct 2015 2:35 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2836
I wouldn't worry too much.
Any car as it ages is going to need more spent on it, simple reality of having to deal with parts wearing out etc.
The largest costs with them is the bushes, they take a hammering and as such wear out.
Mine was bought with just under 98k on the clock. It's sitting at 142k now just over 3 years later.
I've been VERY meticulous with looking after it, it's had a full refresh of the brakes and wishbones, it's only got genuine parts fitted after getting burnt on lesser makes. I've an AMK waiting to go on it and now i have the IID tool. I'll be sorting that out soon before the winter takes hold.
It's let me down once due to the starter motor dying, one too many mud baths finished that off at 9 years old.
It needs the box and TC renewed as they have bad judders and a oil flush only made it worse..
I have one injector to change as it's running high.
Otherwise it's fine and happy.
I'm going to run it till 200k and maybe further. It does everything i need so will keep looking after it.
I've found that the cars that get used a lot, are in general more reliable than those that sit about.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
16th Oct 2015 6:27 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9422
Wrong post Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
18th Oct 2015 2:02 pm
wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967
You will not see many people here saying how great the car is running, usually the problems are reported.
My 2004 D3 has been with me for 6 years now and I have covered 200000 kms in it. I have never felt as safe and comfy in a car before and it still makes me smile when I drive it.
Surely it has had problems, ranging from lowering suspension to a faulty fuel sensor.
The only thing that has been annoying was a faulty height sensor which makes the suspension drop to the bump stops whilst driving. The other niggles have not left me standing.
There has not been another car that I have tried to defend when it breaks.
Regards,
WiljoD3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
19th Oct 2015 8:21 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Had my 05 since new. Now on 165,000 miles. Stranded once when a coolant hose came off that was not fitted properly by garage that did my 105k service. Hope I don't regret typing this.2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
134k in mine over 5 years in my ownership. Left stranded twice - both this year. Failed alternator and a injector return hose fell off and was cheaper to get recovered than the fuel on the floor
But I have had a new engine, rebuilt gearbox usual bushes and arms as well as hp pump (under warranty)
But it also gets used properly and has done a fair bit of off roading over the years.Mark.
2006, D3 SE Auto - gone but not forgotten.
2014 BMW 530d M Sport Tourer.
1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500
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19th Oct 2015 11:16 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14266
Owned my 05 manual S from new. Only let me down once when the alternater died on our way to the Tunnel this year. Can't complain, it had done 180k.
I repair, replace and service her well and she just keeps going strong. She's also another one that gets used properly.
Best car ever. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
19th Oct 2015 11:54 pm
longclose
Member Since: 07 Mar 2015
Location: Dorset UK
Posts: 234
Fantastic to see these responses.. it is great to see the long term ownership coming through with high mileage. I hope I get to see the same great use and confidence that you guys have, just have had my confidence knocked a little since my ownership issues earlier this year along with the major reported engine failure on the 4x4 forum in SA..
Please keep the feedback coming... Owning a Discovery 3 is like dating a model.. a firm body and shape, wow.. the ride is fantastic > for this your wallet can take a pounding and you worry about being deflated at any time...
2009 Model D3 HSE
20th Oct 2015 7:36 am
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2836
I have heard of a few engines snapping cranks, in both D3 and also RRS models.
Both here in the UK and also in SA.
I don't personally believe it's a common issue and as the link says, likely a small faulty batch.
How you identify what cars are in the batch is beyond me.
We know that cars in the 07-08 range should have the oil pump changed for safety as there is an issue with them.
A friend bought a 07, full main dealer history and belts done. I bet him a cookie the pump hadn't been changed, when he checked it, the pump hadn't been changed and had cracks on it.
I'm still waiting on that cookie...
As the link says, any car past 7 years and still going will likely still go strong as the chances of failure would be low.
My car gets used for all sorts, from towing, to off roading to general duties.
I put an Advanced Factors service kit on it every 10k. For £85 it's peace of mind. I've done it 3 times and the cars yet to complain.
Next service will see both coolant and brake fluid change.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
20th Oct 2015 8:46 am
ruben D3 Decade
Member Since: 26 Sep 2006
Location: ASTURIAS
Posts: 2415
Re: Is the D3 a ticking time bomb?
longclose wrote:
Is the D3 a ticking time bomb?
my view, after 240,000 km with me since new
...and being concise .... NOT is a ticking time bomb, NO.lost in translation!
DISCOVERY 3 SE man. TDV6 2006, my true love!
DEFENDER 2 SE D I6 MHEV 2024, other live.
20th Oct 2015 12:23 pm
longclose
Member Since: 07 Mar 2015
Location: Dorset UK
Posts: 234
Is the D3 a ticking time bomb <no...not from these response>
Hi Guys,
Many thanks for the very positive responses..
Please keep them coming. I will post this link on the SA 4x4 forum to re-build confidence Owning a Discovery 3 is like dating a model.. a firm body and shape, wow.. the ride is fantastic > for this your wallet can take a pounding and you worry about being deflated at any time...
2009 Model D3 HSE
20th Oct 2015 1:11 pm
Barn1e D3 Decade
Member Since: 28 Aug 2006
Location: Mid-sussex
Posts: 2021
Longclose, you could also refer to threads such as this http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic122597-45.html2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
20th Oct 2015 5:06 pm
karlosbu
Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 335
Mine is a 2008 2.7 TDV6 GS Automatic, I have owned it from new and it has been serviced meticulously. 142,000 miles on the clock now and it's running like a charm. Issues I have had over and above standard servicing in 7 years...
1. EPB Failure - replaced under warranty @30K Miles.
2. EGR valve failed - replaced it myself @80K Miles.
3. Passenger side drive shaft replaced due to split gaiter and damaged CV joint @110K Miles.
4. Front lower suspension arms, bushes and ball joints replaced @110K.
5. New steering track rods and rack ends @ 110K
6. Automatic transmission double flush and filter change @120K (fixed judders).
7. New battery recently.
Since the 105K major service I now do oil & filter services at 7K miles. Differential and transfer box fluids replaced more frequently now too.
It's never let me down, never needed recovery, as reliable as anything else of its size out there I think.
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for this your wallet can take a pounding and you worry about being deflated at any time...
