El Presidente
Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Wooler
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I have just put down a deposit on a 2005 55 Disco 3 SE with a good spec and thought I would now scare myself with the common known faults.
It is a manual and has 41k on it. Leather, Sat Nav, Parkiing sensors, Tow bar.
Any hints or tips most welcome.
I have previously had Rangies (P38 & L322) and also have a 1957 Series 1 so know a bit about Land Rover, but will be here to annoy/increase my knowledge!
Thanks
Max
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 30th Sep 2010 9:58 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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and how was L322?
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| 30th Sep 2010 10:00 am |
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El Presidente
Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Wooler
Posts: 5
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It was a great car, not without it's problems!
The Radiator failed on me in France, which then led to gearbox problems meaning new Box and Torque converter abit later on.
In all I loved it, bit heavy on the petrol, but I wasnt using it for long distances anyway.
Comfort and waftyness was supreme.
This one is more for the missus, but will be used as it was intended by me on a regular basis.
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| 30th Sep 2010 10:10 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
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I can say only the folowing: EGR replaced twice, rear diff, transfer case re-sealed, XY sensor went as well since than awesome constant permagrin last 11K no issues at all including 3K road trip not so long ago
go for it as I guess all car brake have faults and give headache but this one, takes u everywhere, carries almost anything way cool vehicle
and it is so much fun moding it
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| 30th Sep 2010 10:43 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
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make sure u get spare wheel protector from RLD (forum member) if still available!!
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| 30th Sep 2010 10:44 am |
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El Presidente
Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Wooler
Posts: 5
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So the usual problems, will have to wait and see what comes my way, but looking forward to it!
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| 30th Sep 2010 10:55 am |
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AWD man
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: In Drag
Posts: 831
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Known faults:
Air suspension (either compressors or exposed wiring causing faults)
EGR's
Tail light bulbs blowing causing multiple psudo error codes on the dash (plus christmas lights)
Manual Clutch's are expensive to replace and some of the 2005 cars had a recall to fix a weakness.
Apart from that they're GREAT 
Loving my 2005 D3... just made the mistake of test driving a D4...  57 RRS TDV8
BAS Map
D3: Gone but not forgotten
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| 30th Sep 2010 11:00 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
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AWD why would you want D4 you've just made your D3 look better no so long ago right 
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| 30th Sep 2010 11:02 am |
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El Presidente
Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Wooler
Posts: 5
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Is there any way to check if my clutch has been upgraded? or is there a VIN checker for affected cars.
I ma hoping that the warranty will cover most woes, but it can't hurt to be prepared for eventualities!
Thanks
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| 30th Sep 2010 11:04 am |
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AWD man
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: In Drag
Posts: 831
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My "company" car is due for replacement soon... and I've been given the nod to get a D4, so no point running 2 4x4's... The mrs just needs a motorway car that'll do 50mpg... 57 RRS TDV8
BAS Map
D3: Gone but not forgotten
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| 30th Sep 2010 11:04 am |
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Frodo
Member Since: 25 Oct 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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Here are some common problems:
Drain tubes for the sunroof become blocked (it's raining here now so my carpet is probably being watered as I write this).
Coolant sensor goes toes up.
Fog lamps short out.
Steering wheel goes sticky.
Paint wears off from the lettering on the bonnet.
EPB screams.
Everything was fixed under warranty And TBH I cleared the sunroof drain tubes yesterday so my carpet should be dry. It may seem like I had a lot of problems but not really. Think of the thousands of parts that have to work properly and my average for problems is very low.
I'm loving my D3  2000 Discovery 2 Kent Green (totaled) R.I.P.
2006 Discovery 3 HSE Bonatti Grey
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| 30th Sep 2010 2:00 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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On a D4 following 5 years in D3 - D3 was first LR
5 years longest I ever owned a car (missus went ape when I told her I was changing, perfectly good car, yadder yadder)
Didnt even THINK about looking at another type
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| 30th Sep 2010 2:32 pm |
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El Presidente
Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Wooler
Posts: 5
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All good stuff, thanks!
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| 30th Sep 2010 2:53 pm |
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Frodo
Member Since: 25 Oct 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 377
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FWIW my carpet remained dry as a bone today. 2000 Discovery 2 Kent Green (totaled) R.I.P.
2006 Discovery 3 HSE Bonatti Grey
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| 30th Sep 2010 8:03 pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
 
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AWD man wrote:SNIP
Manual Clutch's are expensive to replace and some of the 2005 cars had a recall to fix a weakness.
SNIP
I'm not aware of the recall.
BTW, while only at 70,000 km (43,500 miles) I'm still on the original clutch in my 2005 D3.
Best Wishes,
Peter The Bearded Dragon
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| 30th Sep 2010 11:53 pm |
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