Member Since: 03 Aug 2020
Location: Te Awamutu
Posts: 1
Hi All,
I have recently purchased a 2005 D3 HSE 4.4 V8 with 184,000 km's on the clock. It has a factory rear diff locker fitted that aint working.
I am loving it so far. I am looking forward to reading posts and learning about this vehicle and how to maintain it properly.
First things to address are the noisy sway bar bushes, get the diff locker working and if possible, get the memory seat function working as I have two other drivers that constantly mess with my seat set up.
Not happy with the number plate as all I see is CRAP67 which it definitely isn't lol, so have ordered a new plate T0NKA3 which I reckon is more appropriate for this beast.
Cheers
Lyndon
3rd Aug 2020 8:47 am
lard
Member Since: 07 Jul 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 143
Welcome! - love the new plate
3rd Aug 2020 11:51 am
Arch
Member Since: 03 Aug 2020
Location: South Lanarkshire
Posts: 13
Hi there, just got my first D4 (11 plate), having had two D1's, an L322 RR and until I bought this a D2 Td5. Looking forward to interracting with all on the forum. The D4 is my retirement pet and I hope she does not give me too many sleepless nights. First is to find a link to download the workshop manual and then take it from there.
3rd Aug 2020 12:08 pm
TimSumm
Member Since: 03 Aug 2020
Location: Dolgellau
Posts: 1
Hi All. New to Disco3. My Land Rover journey so far has been Freelander 1 and Disco 2 TD5.....and a Series IIIa sitting in my barn awaiting restoration. I’m doing my research and hoping to get a D3 soon 😃
4th Aug 2020 12:06 am
Doughboy
Member Since: 04 Aug 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 90
Hi all
Just dropping in to say hello and its good to be back on a discovery forum.
Lost my beloved D1 7 years ago and had a vectra and mondeo in the meantime. I pick up my D3 tomorrow and she's a stunner.
I did a lot of work on the D1 including welding.. I replaced the sills with box.. All front wheel arches and headlight areas.. Floor pans replaced. It had a hard life before I got it though and I was always chasing the problems.
The new one I've done some homework on and spoke to the specialist that's looked after it for the lady owner for the 7years she's had it, so I'm confident I've got a head start on this one lol. If it's wanted for anything it's been a no expense spared and quality parts along with a pedigree service history.
I would say it's quite emotional at the thought of been back behind a Land rover badge after these 7 years - I am seriously so chuffed. I guess then that'll change when I start pulling covers off to waxoil and underseal things 😂😂😂
Have a good day all.
Rich
4th Aug 2020 8:26 am
SPT
Member Since: 21 Mar 2020
Location: Essex
Posts: 26
We look forward to some photos!
4th Aug 2020 8:49 am
Doughboy
Member Since: 04 Aug 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 90
Haha hopefully all good ones 👍😉
4th Aug 2020 9:46 am
tomdisco3
Member Since: 06 Aug 2020
Location: manchester
Posts: 9
New Member
Looking forward to getting all the info as I am new to Land Rovers
6th Aug 2020 5:05 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1207
Hi All, thought I’d drop in and say hello to everyone.
Had my D3 HSE now for a couple of years and love it. after wasting it on Asda and school runs while still getting the fault lights and wonderful trips to the garage I’ve decided to start getting it dirty and start working on it myself, at least It’ll make the time between garage visits worth while Been stalking on here for a while and decided to join the community as it looks like a realy good group of LR lovers
My darling...will be going through a facelift over the next few days after giving her 4 new shoes
6th Aug 2020 9:00 pm
mike21
Member Since: 07 Aug 2020
Location: billericay
Posts: 7
Newbie to Disco 4
Hi All
Looking to get into Disco 4 ownership after a few years of bland Outlander PHEV company cars, I note Disco's take big mileage well but at what cost? If I go for say a 2014 year with 80k mileage and take it up to 150k over a few years what do you think its annual cost will be? I don't want to get into a money pit but understand the privilege of Disco 4 ownership comes at a price
Any thought?
Cheers Mike
7th Aug 2020 10:09 pm
Teos81
Member Since: 08 Aug 2020
Location: Ravenna
Posts: 16
Hi to everyone.
I'm Matteo, from Italy.
I was a Defender 2.4 driver for about 10 years.
A few days ago i sell him for family growing and house change..
Now i'm looking to buy a D3 for soft offroading, towing, and family holidays.
Bye
Matteo
p.s. Sorry for my bad english..
8th Aug 2020 9:42 am
pwheeldon
Member Since: 15 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1446
Hi Matteo and welcome. Good luck with your search. By the way your English is much better than my Italian, I can just about order a round of drink and say thank you!
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Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
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8th Aug 2020 1:57 pm
Teos81
Member Since: 08 Aug 2020
Location: Ravenna
Posts: 16
Thanks Paul!!
But not a drink, a pint of lager or Guinnes is better
8th Aug 2020 3:07 pm
Frb2
Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 7
Hello
Hi all,
Looking forward to being a part of this forum. I am looking to take the plunge on a D3 in the near future and will need all the help I can get!
Freddie
9th Aug 2020 8:19 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
Welcome Freddie
Do your research there are a lot of very good D3's out there but also a lot of not so good ones.
Keep an eye on the for sale section forum members tend to look after there cars.
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Been stalking on here for a while and decided to join the community as it looks like a realy good group of LR lovers 
