Member Since: 04 Mar 2020
Location: Belgrade
Posts: 11
Hi guys and gals,
I'm looking into becoming a proud owner of a Disco 3 and I've read pretty much anything and spoken to about anyone.
However, I don't think there is a better place for the info about the D3 than this forum.
I have a somewhat specific case and I need your help on an already well-discussed topic. Yeah, I know, "search the forum". I reeeaaaaallly have and I loved every minute of it. More info on that in the topic I hope to start.
4th Mar 2020 7:57 pm
captpeet
Member Since: 05 Mar 2020
Location: Bangor
Posts: 6
New member joining
Hi everyone,
I have owned a Discovery 4 since 2013, should have joined group long ago, but now have.
I hope to contribute my limited knowledge and experience to he Forum
I live in N.Ireland, a retired sea-going member and have previously owned Disco 3 and before that , a TD5.
5th Mar 2020 6:24 pm
Professor Peach
Member Since: 06 Mar 2020
Location: NORTHAMPTON
Posts: 1
Newbie
Hey folks - just a quick hello. Accidentally bought a Disco 3 a few weeks ago as Mrs Peach has been on about getting one for years. I have to confess, I'm enjoying it more than her.
Lots done (fixed) already and much to do.
We now own 4 vehicles which we really don't need. I have an old BMW 650 sport, we have an old baby Jeep (nice quality plastic interior ) and a ancient Pug 306 called Kevin (I have no idea why).
I will I'm sure be searching every issue frantically, but so far, that there Internet has proven to be very helpful.
So, Hello!!!
6th Mar 2020 10:47 pm
Oldcornc
Member Since: 20 Feb 2020
Location: Bradford
Posts: 7
Hello, and thank you!
So, in January, our family unit grew once more, and a seven seater was needed. I’d toyed for years with buying a Land Rover of some description as I drove past my local Indy garage (Simmonites in Thornton) and at The start of February took the plunge and forked out for a 60 plate Disco 4 from a non land rover chain which they’d taken in part ex.
I probably paid a bit over the odds, but it came with a decent warranty and a service book showing stamps all in good time and order, from a main dealer until It was taken to green oval in Leeds, which having spent some time on here seems to be a good garage.
I’ve browsed on here for hours, trying to learn a bit and it has helped, initially with buying advice and then with service/repair/diagnostic help.
Anyway, I’ve suffered my first breakdown and it feels like I’ve popped my disco cherry. Thankfully the garage I bought it from are sorting out a new fuel injector and I now feel qualified to post rather than just browse!,
Anyhow, here’s to my new obsession, and the people on here who share their knowledge to absolutely non mechanically minded people like me. What is it people say, owning a Land Rover takes away a driver and gives you a mechanic!
8th Mar 2020 8:13 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Welcome aboard. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
8th Mar 2020 8:29 pm
Dan_W
Member Since: 10 Mar 2020
Location: Kent
Posts: 52
Hi All
I Have just joined after putting down a deposit on a 2010 D4 HSE, i have been lurking a while researching etc but thought it time to sign up and say Hi. I cant wait to collect it at the weekend and start work on it.
I have a few plans for it in preparation for Green laning and some camping trips and taking my homemade teardrop trailer on a few more adventurous trips. I have ordered a few bits already and will start a build thread once the ball is moving.
Anyway Hello All
10th Mar 2020 1:28 pm
JohnH1099
Member Since: 11 Nov 2019
Location: Dublin
Posts: 2
Afternoon all,
I just bought a 2006 Discovery 3 so thought I would say hello. Previously had a RR Sport but am looking forward to fixing a few bits on the Discovery, compressor will be the first one.
Cheers,
John
10th Mar 2020 5:11 pm
CH55LIE
Member Since: 10 Mar 2020
Location: Wiltshire/Hertforshire
Posts: 4
High Mileage buying advice
Hey everyone,
Thanks for having me. I've owned a Series 3 109 ex-mod (1976) and a Defender 110 Utility (2014) in the past. I've been offered a 2008 Discovery 3 SE that has been run by my mechanic for the last 6 months. He's done the handbrake and the suspension compressor and has sorted the parking sensors, all with original parts. It's done 162000 miles. The last 60k of which I know have been long trips from Wiltshire to Scotland. Its keenly priced. He lives in the same village as me so I trust him. Should I let the mileage worry me? Almost impossible question to answer I know but I was hoping for some gut feeling from you lot.
Thanks in advance
C
10th Mar 2020 7:06 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Welcome all
Ch55lie - my opinion is that if that car has been well looked after and well maintained then mileage is not an issue. These cars will run and run, there are cars on here with over 200k on the clock
JohnH1099 - you do know that once you start fixing things the list will just grow and grow
Dan_W - don't forget to post photos and good luck with your mods Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
10th Mar 2020 7:14 pm
Daz69
Member Since: 11 Mar 2020
Location: Queenland
Posts: 29
G’day,
Bought a 2005 disco3 at Christmas and having issues so joined here to search for answers.
Cheers
Daz
11th Mar 2020 3:41 am
jaxone
Member Since: 11 Mar 2020
Location: North Europe
Posts: 2
Not a LR owner but Jguar and looking for some answers before I split my brains out
11th Mar 2020 6:47 pm
Davidf
Member Since: 16 Mar 2020
Location: Mions
Posts: 2
Bonjour,
je suis français, j'habite vers Lyon.
Apres un 300TDI, puis un Disco 2 TD5, un D2 V8, me voila en D3 HSE seven V8.
je suis vraiment content de mon nouveau jouet
bye
David
Hello, I'm French, I live near Lyon.
After a 300TDI, then a Disco 2 TD5, a D2 V8, here I am in D3 HSE seven V8.
I'm really happy with my new toy
bye
David
16th Mar 2020 11:50 am
paul123
Member Since: 22 Mar 2020
Location: norwich
Posts: 230
hello everybody
just to say hi to every body on here . i have just bought a 2005 discovery 3 collecting it next weekend . i have had land rovers for many years series 2 . range rovers . discovery tdi . so look forward to plenty of questions . i will put a photo on when i get it home .
22nd Mar 2020 5:13 pm
LR54
Member Since: 22 Mar 2020
Location: Surrey
Posts: 2
Hi thanks for the add.
Had my D3 for a week now, loving it. An 05 plate runs like a charm so far...
22nd Mar 2020 9:40 pm
Money pit
Member Since: 23 Mar 2020
Location: Kent
Posts: 1
Hello
Hi all new well kind of was on here few years ago as Lucy Landy but dont seem to be able to log in so starting out again as they say
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) and a ancient Pug 306 called Kevin (I have no idea why).
