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AN
Member Since: 26 Jul 2005
Location: Hungary
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Mine is an early build, Oct 23 2004 now with 26k miles, only semi-serious problem was on software side. Fuel tepm sensor/ECU software issue, which reduced the engine power, sorted by new software. No other real issues.
Regards, AN LR D3 S Black, Auto TDV6
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 4th Jan 2007 10:38 am |
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aitchy
Member Since: 27 Sep 2005
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 130
 
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apart from the rejected one in 2005, this one has had a compressor replaced and a mirrror/seat memory module. At 30,000 miles i swear its running smoother than ever (just had its service) is quicker and keener to accelerate etc. So no real issues, i love it, but a V8 RRS does look like a possible replacement in Otober.....nah, i/ll have another one please Carole. TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue and still smiling
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:00 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
  
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From the very first day I picked the D3 up it has had minor problems (some mechanical and most electrical). On the first day the A/C didn't cool, the refrigerant had leaked out 
Not once have I been able to go from 6 month service to the next 6 month month service without at least one unschedule repair.
It is by far the best vehicle owned (and I've had a few) but it is the worst for dealer visits and annoying problems.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 4th Jan 2007 12:27 pm |
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csory
Member Since: 10 Jan 2006
Location: 50% Pomaz, H - 50% Falls Church, VA, US
Posts: 47
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Faulty 3rd row seat belt clip retarder - see my sig right from factory out. Not even a hiss ever since - now at 9 mos and 10.000ml... TDV6 HSE Java Black, auto, difflock, fridge, winter, 7-seater, PDC, privacy, AHL, sunroof - 3rd row fixed 
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| 4th Jan 2007 12:54 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23366
 
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16k miles since April 06, Cruise Control played up once (pre- enhancements), not recurred. PTI problems, new cradle & another download sorted this out. Steering wheel has started to wear , due to be replaced next week.
Great allrounder & I'll replace it with another one.
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| 4th Jan 2007 3:03 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295
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20 months, 39k, nothings gone wrong that couldn't easily be fixed under warranty. Dealers are still the biggest issue, find a good one and stick with them The End
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| 4th Jan 2007 4:26 pm |
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craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
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6 months in, 10k miles, knackered hazard warning light switch replaced today by Stratstones within 20 mins of turning up and a brief chat about my d3.co.uk sticker in the back window.
Still grinnin 
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| 4th Jan 2007 5:25 pm |
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disco4x4au
Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 409
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9 months and 23000 km (around 7000km off-road) - only fault so far was a leaky washer bottle. Best car I've ever owned.
Cheers,
Gordon ex - 2006 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, with lots of stuff - R.I.P.
ex - 2009 D3 TDV6 SE, silver, had lots of stuff too!
Now - 2010 RRS 3.0 TDV6, rimini red, 18" rims + Cooper LTZ, rear eLocker, Spider tuning box, GOE protection plates and rock sliders, GOE 3way shortened rods.
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| 4th Jan 2007 11:44 pm |
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espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
 
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Just reached 40000 kms (25000 miles) yesterday, since last March. No running problems. A faulty connection in the tow-bar electrics was corrected under warranty.
Very happy
Eric
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| 9th Jan 2007 9:58 pm |
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bodger
Member Since: 10 Jun 2006
Location: right here
Posts: 62
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3000 miles in,many problems,awaiting LR verdict on a new D3 but still a
brilliant vehicle.
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| 10th Jan 2007 12:54 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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What problems Bodger? maybe they have a root cause?
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| 10th Jan 2007 1:09 am |
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ian mac
Member Since: 15 Aug 2006
Location: QUEENSLAND
Posts: 32
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4000 klms,7weeks,perfect(t/wood).ian
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| 10th Jan 2007 10:53 am |
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bodger
Member Since: 10 Jun 2006
Location: right here
Posts: 62
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10fc, The main problem is they cannot stop the rainfall on the inside,
roof and footwell.I am very patiant but times gone on and fed up parting with all that money to drive a vauxhall corsa .
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| 10th Jan 2007 11:14 am |
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twizzle
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: near, far where ever we are
Posts: 223
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53,000 miles in 20 months...
Park brake fault needing new CJB after 4,000 miles
Water ingress from AC drain after 50,000 miles
New drivers seat at 53,000.
on my second set of tyres, originals lasted 40,000
on second set of pads originals lasted 35,000
Disco is as good as new and all enhancements done thanks to this site !!!
Would i buy another .......YES I WOULD.... if i could afford to take the hit on depriciation i'm lovin it....
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| 10th Jan 2007 8:57 pm |
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romain
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 2
 
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Hey, im new to the Forum and not very good in english and neither in mechanics!
I discovered this great Forum searching information on how to put an IPOD to AUX to my very basic LHD DISCO3 TDV6 S AUTO+terrainresponse. no other grimmics,
 didnt yet find the red-blue and black cables to make the connection to the IPOD but i am still investigating.
I was surprised by all the problems with DISCO3/LR3 around the world!
As a convinced DEFENDER driver (a 90 for 5 years now a 110 TD5 - my wife use it every day long) a'm still, and even every day a more greater LANDROVERENTHUSIAST, now driving my DISCO3 for 2 years (03/2005) with 70.000 KM.
I know it costs a lot of money and they still have to make a lot of improvements with reliability!
My dealer made some software updates, changed the coolant expansion bottle, fixed a bad battery contact (-) making starting difficult ... remember the same problem with old MINI and other english cars..., my driver seat still goes down by his own - not yet fixed, and they changed left in the engine bay a black box marked VOLVO (it seams it concerns alarm-siren).
Now this is nothing, compared to the fantastic driving experience, on and off-road, with this dreamcar (and the other LR as well as my Defender) and my only problem for the moment .... i touch some wood ... is the hight of the DISCO3 entering most of Europeen parkinghouses in metroareas... got a lot of scratches in my roof
NICE TO MEET YOU
Romain - Luxembourg (Europe)
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| 23rd Feb 2007 7:22 am |
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