Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22
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 !!
16th Jan 2017 5:18 am
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Mines coming up to 150,000 miles and it has its faults but has never left me at the side of the road.==================================
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
16th Jan 2017 6:54 am
firthy77
Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Stockport
Posts: 94
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.
16th Jan 2017 7:10 am
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
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!)
16th Jan 2017 7:12 am
Heffy777
Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22
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
17th Jan 2017 4:53 am
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
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
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 kitRange Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8 what a car
Discovery 3 HSE 2006 gone but never forgotten
Member of the 234,567 mile club😎
17th Jan 2017 7:46 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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
17th Jan 2017 7:59 am
toolbox 28
Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
Posts: 123
My v8 has just turned 150,000 and still going strong, good service history and regular oil changes. 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
17th Jan 2017 9:58 am
Heffy777
Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22
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
21st Jan 2017 11:43 pm
Heffy777
Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22
Sorry here it is
21st Jan 2017 11:48 pm
Heffy777
Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22
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21st Jan 2017 11:49 pm
MyBelovedLucia
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 44
Good for you Heffy
Had my 2005 for about 5 years now and absolutely love it, the build, versatility robustness, drivability stereo and the look All the Best
22nd Jan 2017 2:37 am
Heffy777
Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22
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:)
22nd Jan 2017 2:54 am
Heffy777
Member Since: 16 Jan 2017
Location: Philadelphia pa
Posts: 22
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 ?
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