Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Auckland
Posts: 8
Getting Excited!
Woohoo!
All going well I am picking Up a 2005 Disco 3 4.4L HSE on Saturday!
Been lurking here for a few days
Rob
10th Aug 2017 3:24 am
mkotar
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Gdańsk
Posts: 8
Hi Everyone!
Disco 3 owner for couple of months. Trying to fix all issues to have wonderfull and reliable car
11th Aug 2017 7:58 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
A warm welcome to all of you 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!)
11th Aug 2017 8:02 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6565
Hi from Helsinki
Howdy, got me very recently a MY2010 Discovery 4 - or LR4 as I call the model - TDV6 HSE with 154000 km on it. Its color is Stornoway Gray and it seems to have been driven by its previous owner somewhere in Italy.
So far we’ve been gettin to know each other and have gotten along fine. I’ve been lurking the forums for a few months to familiarize myself with “unexpected features” and the knowledge found here is truly encyclopedic.
So far the only slight downside is that someone has smoked in it as there is a slight odor in the car but I’m attempting to first solve that with vinegar and if that doesn’t work out I’ll try ozone treatment next.
11th Aug 2017 8:50 pm
skyworm
Member Since: 12 Aug 2017
Location: cambs
Posts: 3
hello all
just started looking into Disco 3, never owned one before and want to understand what to watch out for...
12th Aug 2017 9:53 pm
Steve916
Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
Posts: 69
New member
Hi Guys,
Just joined this place as I bought a disco yesterday
I'm sure I'll be in touch with lots of questions after I've had a good read through here.
13th Aug 2017 1:45 pm
woody32 Site Sponsor
Member Since: 11 Mar 2009
Location: Somerset
Posts: 3551
Welcome steve hope you enjoy your new ride
On the down side I noticed yours is 2007 double check the oil pump has been replaced Wanted D4s non runners pm for competitive price.
IID Pro MV License - D3/4 RRS - Enabling, Updates,Transmission flushing.
Mobile or workshop,PM for details.
13th Aug 2017 2:00 pm
Steve916
Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
Posts: 69
Thanks. Looking through the extensive service history it appears that the oil pump hasn't been changed.
I'm guessing this is common and expensive then.
13th Aug 2017 2:05 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Nice car
Do a search for oil pump. And change it while you can.
Ps, is that tonga green?
13th Aug 2017 2:30 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3169
Can destroy the engine if it lets go Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
13th Aug 2017 2:31 pm
Steve916
Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
Posts: 69
tayaste wrote:
Nice car
Do a search for oil pump. And change it while you can.
Ps, is that tonga green?
Thanks. Yes it's Tonga Green. I'll search oil pump now
13th Aug 2017 3:39 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
Welcome Steve
M8ne is a 2008 and had my pump done also, so best to get it done 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!)
Welcome aboard ... Try to bear in mind we mainly post on here when cars are giving us grief, so it's not ALL doom and gloom 😐
But you'll see loads of good stuff that is now "preventative" based on the woes of others, oil pump being a good example..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
13th Aug 2017 4:02 pm
Steve916
Member Since: 13 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
Posts: 69
Thanks guys. I appreciate people will post about problems/ bad experiences but without them we would never know, so it's great to get advice.
I've been on various car forums over the years and they are a godsend
13th Aug 2017 4:57 pm
ironman9980
Member Since: 02 Aug 2017
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 9
New Owner!
Just bought a 2005 HSE Discovery 3 last friday, love the car! pulls like a train and very comfy to drive.
Got my first little niggle so ill post that in the right section!
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
