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910Dom
 


Member Since: 19 Aug 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 1


Hello all. Early days for me, will be looking for a low mileage '05 Disco3 in the new year, just now getting a feel for whats available and for how much.
Ciao for now
  
Post #184899419th Aug 2017 3:34 pm
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Simon Rivers
 


Member Since: 20 Aug 2017
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 39

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3
Hello

Hello everybody, new D3 owner as of yesterday. It's my 8th Land Rover.

Sadly my aging D2 broke down opposite an independent LR specialist, so I saw that as a sign! Whilst waiting for a lift, I had plenty of time to view the stock and after test driving a D3, a D4 and a FFRR, I decided on a 54 plate Tonga Green HSE. (The D4 was lovely, but out of my price bracket).

Had a reasonably long drive in the new car yesterday and can't believe the jump in build quality and general road manners between this and the D2.

Looking forward to using the Forum - although hopefully not spending too much time in the 'fault finding' section Very Happy

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Post #184918120th Aug 2017 8:25 am
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Francois
 


Member Since: 20 Aug 2017
Location: vaal traingle
Posts: 1

South Africa 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Unknown ColourDiscovery 3
Hi newbi

hi thanx for a very nice landrover forum
  
Post #184933120th Aug 2017 6:24 pm
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NickHappy
 


Member Since: 20 Aug 2017
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 8

Newbie hoping to get into a Disco 3

Hello All,

This looks like a great forum and I'm hoping to get some good advice and points of view for Disco 3.

We looked at a 05 TDV6 today with 105k on it, paintwork looked good and had decent tyres and brakes all round. I did have a couple of concerns though - it seems quite under powered until you hit the 3k Rev range then the turbo kicks in. Is this normal or should there be a low range turbo at the bottom of the Rev range?

Also there was no air suspension; it had been removed and all new "locked" suspension leaving the height controls defunct, is this a good thing or not?

Any other buying tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

NH
  
Post #184944420th Aug 2017 9:09 pm
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NickHappy
 


Member Since: 20 Aug 2017
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 8


Also when scrolling through the computer via the indicator/wiper stalk a message regards engine issue see handbook came up, any thoughts on this??

Much appreciated

NH
  
Post #184944920th Aug 2017 9:30 pm
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Mr E
 


Member Since: 21 Aug 2017
Location: Gods county
Posts: 58

England 

Morning all

I'm hoping you can all help scratch an itch I've had for some time
When I was 25 I was shortlisted for the 2009 G4 event in Mongolia - I was a lot fitter then than I am now!

Now at 34 with the family and charity built I'm taking the decision to see it through and start planning the trip to Mongolia
I've owned
Disco 2 - with defender transfer box
1989 turbo 90
300 tdi 90
V8 90
Td5 90 - was stolen and is the one I fantasise over!!

My plan is to buy a disco 3, I figured I'd make sure I was comfy for the trip, and prep it in time whilst getting reaqquainted with Greenlaning and skills required

Currently there is me going, but it's open to others if your interested, I'm assuming it'll take about three years to be ready - based on time to get out driving and time I'll need to prep and fabricate the parts needed - though outside of guards, jack, tent etc I can't see it needing much fabrication of parts.

All the best

Elliott
  
Post #184948721st Aug 2017 6:04 am
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Bodstruck
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 230

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
Re: New to the site - Hello

Bodstruck wrote:
Having just joined the site I thought I would say hello. No D3 at the moment but on the lookout for one. Had a 300Tdi Disco commercial a few years ago and still have my Series 3 that I use to tool around Salisbury plain with the kids but both that and the Zafira are going and a D3 will be coming instead, hopefully sometime soon.
Uses will be lugging the family around, towing and mooching about the plain with the kids.


My new D3 is being collected tomorrow. 05 HSE in Black. Now, where are those deep pockets Smile
  
Post #185004422nd Aug 2017 8:00 pm
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pfwilko
 


Member Since: 24 Aug 2017
Location: cheshire
Posts: 1

United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 4

Hi to all.
Have just become the proud owner of a 12 plate D4. She who must be obeyed says that if the stupid smug grin hasn't gone soon she will send it back. Used to run a XC90 (sorry forgot the site policy on bad language for a moment there) and a S3 109. Got rid of both and bought the D4. Used to use the old lady a lot,especially during the winter take my spaniels to work on a local estate. I will be doing the same with the new toy so there will be days when it will look like it has been through a war zone. Currently checking it out and wondering about the towing electrics. It has the heavy duty towpack fitted with both 12N & 12S sockets and I would like to fit a 13pin. Forgot to mention I will also be pulling a Lunar clubman with it. From what I can gather Landrover now build the towing electrics into the loom and it is just a matter of plug and play. Will I be able to unplug the 2 12's and plug in a 13 ? has anybody out there done this.
  
Post #185061424th Aug 2017 8:30 am
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Ukmoley
 


Member Since: 24 Aug 2017
Location: Fenland
Posts: 4

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Unknown ColourDiscovery 3
New member


Just got ourselves an 05 HSE and looking forward to many years of trouble free(!) motoring. Be kind to me because I'll have lots of questions Smile
  
Post #185065924th Aug 2017 11:09 am
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stephenw46
 


Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1152

United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Looks very nice enjoy, I had my D3 7.5 years then moved to the D4 Thumbs Up
  
Post #185067324th Aug 2017 11:47 am
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Scott #55
 


Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1656

United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Nara BronzeDiscovery 4

Thumbs Up

You know how to make a small fortune with a Land Rover? Start off with a large fortune.

But I wouldn't swap my D4 for anything. The kids will go before she does.
 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red 
 
Post #185067824th Aug 2017 11:56 am
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Scott #55
 


Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1656

United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Nara BronzeDiscovery 4

Also, take a look at Warranty Direct and the associated threads on here about them. Not everyone has a good experience, but I've found them to be very good and I've had more paid out in repair bills than the warranty has cost me.

Just be aware of the betterment etc. clauses - these can be removed but you need to ask.
 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red 
 
Post #185068524th Aug 2017 12:05 pm
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remington
 


Member Since: 26 Aug 2017
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 3

United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Hi to everyone on the forum,
Ive just bought a 2009 disco after looking on this forum for quite a while.
  
Post #185134926th Aug 2017 11:54 am
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tayaste
 


Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633

United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Nice Thumbs Up Probably find its Stornoway and not bonatti ( in your profile )
Best colour Thumbs Up
   
Post #185135126th Aug 2017 12:09 pm
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Grinch52
 


Member Since: 26 Aug 2017
Location: Uganda
Posts: 1

2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Manual Java BlackDiscovery 3

Hi there,
I would like to know if there is a d4 with manual transmission. all those I am seeing are auto except the 2010 commercial models.
  
Post #185136126th Aug 2017 1:04 pm
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