Bracechenko
Member Since: 29 Jun 2021
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 178
  
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| Bought a Disco 3 - First time owner....be gentle!! |
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Hi guys,
I've just bought my 1st Land Rover Discovery 3. It's a 56 plate with 141k miles on. The bodywork is immaculate and the previous owner has clearly spent a lot of money on it but had to sell due to the Birmingham clean air zone introduction.
As far as I can tell, recent additions include:-
- Wind Deflectors
- New Grabber tyres all rouund.
- New discs and pads all round.
- Re-furbished original wheels, re-powder coated etc....they're showroom fresh!
- Roof bars
- Few extra little trims here and there.
- Recent cambelt and new tensioner.
- Recent service (although no paperwork for this so I might do another one....air filter is clean though)
I'm keeping my fingers crossed but so long as nothing goes pop soon then I think I've got myself a decent bargain.
It had developed the dreaded parking brake fault but it was working fine through the test drive so I'm wondering if it's to do with the new brakes not being adjusted properly? I'm taking it to a local specialist to diagnose anyway.
Well....thought I'd say hello. I was looking through this site before registering and it's full of really knowledgeable and helpful members which gave me good confidence to buy the car. I'm sure I'll learn lots and share that knowledge with others in the future.
Cheers!
Bracey
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 29th Jun 2021 1:09 pm |
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Stevo44
Member Since: 30 Jun 2021
Location: Wigan
Posts: 1
 
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Hello everyone,
Just a hello and thanks for letting me join and hopefully get some valuable advice and maybe one day help others.
Got 55 plate disco 3 hse which is giving me a headache at moment with some Xmas lights coming on dash so just purchased a gap iid tool, but not had time to open it yet and play. Anyway thanks and have a great day 👍🏻
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| 30th Jun 2021 3:01 pm |
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Bootpig
Member Since: 03 Jul 2021
Location: Plymouth
Posts: 4
 
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Hello all,
This is my very first Land Rover, bought as a family car that can deal with whatever is thrown at it. Although high mileage, the previous owner really looked after it and I am very pleased with it.
I’m no mechanic but my son and I are keen to learn and maintain this car as well as possible. The previous owner recommended this site to me and I will undoubtedly have many questions for all you Landy experts!! 
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| 3rd Jul 2021 2:10 pm |
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makemeanoffer22
Member Since: 05 Jul 2021
Location: Dorchester
Posts: 5
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Hi all, just joined as looking for technical and moral support. Currently have a 2009 HSE 3. Looking forward to finding some answers to queries, Nigel .
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| 5th Jul 2021 9:22 pm |
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ChilliDisco
Member Since: 07 Jul 2021
Location: Bristol
Posts: 4
 
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Hi All
Just obtained a 210 D4 GS as a more refined replacement for my 101 AMBI (Camper) and my 1986 110 ex military (daily driver/farm run around)
I hope to do a bit of off-roading and camping as well as using it for running around/towing and working out the back of it at home on the bit of land we own.
Glad to join what looks like a fantastic community on this site.
Phil 
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| 7th Jul 2021 5:08 pm |
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Prad916
Member Since: 08 Jul 2021
Location: Dudley
Posts: 8
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Hi, just wanted to know if anyone has replaced their disco3 with an alternative air suspension compressor to AMK. Besides the cheaper Chinese brands (£120/180) which I think I'll avoid, how reliable are the Dunlop & Arnott versions of the AMK. Presently I have the updated version of the AMK on my discovery 3 (2005). Are there any other recommendations that have had minimum issues after replacing the original, thanks.
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| 8th Jul 2021 8:44 am |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
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Welcome to all the new members and those foolish enough to have joined the club of wallet-emptying and hair-loss by purchasing a Discovery 
Prad916 - may I suggest you post your query in the Technical section of the forum as you are more likely to get a meaningful response in that section - Edit - just seen your post in the General Section - me bad  Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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| 8th Jul 2021 10:50 am |
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DJB266
Member Since: 08 Jul 2021
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 5
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Hi all! Dan here, a new addition to the disco 3 owners circle! Upgraded our FL2 for a 56plate HSE D3 in Buckingham Blue, FSH and only 108K on the clock!
Currently preparing myself to be poorer than I was before for the rest of my disco life but we buy into the misery for the sheer joy they bring to our lives!
Looking forward to trawling the site, learning new things and hopefully picking up some bits for the new motor!
Cheers!
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| 8th Jul 2021 7:53 pm |
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Mark1978
Member Since: 09 Jul 2021
Location: Bridgwater
Posts: 1
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Hello,
I have just bought a 2008 discovery 3 as a fixer upper to use as a tow car for the kids pony trailer.
It was delivered to me on a low loader and I immediately took it to the garage to get all the fault codes diagnosed.
Looking forward to hearing back from them in the next couple of days with the good news.
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| 9th Jul 2021 6:46 am |
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Sharky
Member Since: 09 Jul 2021
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 11
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Newbie on board. Hi all. Already looking at the help here as this thing needs tearing down to clean it..
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| 9th Jul 2021 8:59 am |
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cdsdr22
Member Since: 09 Jul 2021
Location: London
Posts: 2
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Hi all, looking to enter the world of Disco ownership and this site has already become an invaluable source of information, which I hope to be able to add to in due course! Cheers
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| 9th Jul 2021 10:23 pm |
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Hoopfish
Member Since: 10 Jul 2021
Location: Sussex
Posts: 10
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Good evening folks. Obviously new to the site so a quick intro. From East Sussex, family man, business owner and pretty grumpy. We own a Series, 300 and LR3. Shortest ownership was a 53 plate TD5. We have recently got back in to LR day to day driving with the LR3 after owning a Pathfinder for 3 years, bloody good truck, reliable, comfy and did what was asked of it but it was not a Land Rover. I found this site after searching for info on the 4x4 display not working on the screen. We have the GAP iid which we are more than happy for anyone in our area to use for diagnostics. erm... ex forces, home ed and did i mention pretty grumpy?
Should do for now.
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| 10th Jul 2021 8:15 pm |
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Andy6040
Member Since: 13 Jul 2021
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2
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Hi ,
Just bought my first disco 3,took our first trip ,brakes failed.
Pedal went to the floor , cooked the pads all round,scary!
It has had the servo recall but there is a trace of oil in the servo,is this normal ?
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| 13th Jul 2021 8:00 pm |
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EVAD
Member Since: 15 Jul 2021
Location: England
Posts: 6
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Hi all. Heeellllpp!! Having trouble with my odometer .Instead of showing the mileage it says “error”
I have taken it to an auto electrical guy. He said I think new cluster needed but not sure.🤔
If anyone could tell me of any reason for this happening or maybe an answer to fix it I’d relax a bit and enjoy the old girl.
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| 15th Jul 2021 11:10 am |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
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Welcome to all the new members - those having returned to green oval ownership (mad!), those thinking of buying a green oval (definitely mad!) and those who are pretty grumpy
EVAD and Andy6040 - may I suggest you post your queries in the Technical (D3) and In Car Electronics (D3) sections of the forum and I'm sure someone will be able to give some help Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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| 15th Jul 2021 11:21 am |
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