Member Since: 05 Oct 2020
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 11
Hi everyone.
Long time lurker as I've long considered the D3/D4.
I have a D2 which I was planning to keep for a year or two, but an accident and some hand surgery meant I needed to start looking for an auto.
Can't drive for another week or so, but when I spotted the cheapest D4 HSE on Autotrader was 2 mins walk away, I popped round and bought it.
High miles but presentable, a few enjoyable little jobs to sort. It's never had a towbar so I've ordered a used fixed setup with wiring.
Also came with the icarsoft tool - I realise the IID seems to be the go to, so I'll be reading up on which is best!
It's santorini black with almond interior, can't wait to drive it!
7th Oct 2020 10:53 am
soarvet
Member Since: 07 Oct 2020
Location: Buford
Posts: 2
New guy intro
Hey all,
My name is Mike. I'm new to the site, but have owned 3 Land Rovers. First was an 06' Range Rover Sport which I regret getting rid of. I now have an 02' Disco II and an 05' LR3. Just picked up the 05 a couple months ago for a steal. Fixed most of the issues the previous owner mentioned and couldn't fix. I'm loving my LR3. When I bought my RRS I kinda regretted it later that I didn't get an LR3.
It's pretty stock right now, but I have plans for it if I can get my command shift working.
Looking forward to gaining some knowledge and passing along anything I learn.[/img]
7th Oct 2020 3:44 pm
Albert Luxembourg
Member Since: 07 Oct 2020
Location: Waldbillig
Posts: 3
Hi, I am driving my third Discovery 3 (2006 after a Discovery 2 (2001) (drove 300K Km and it is still around at a farm in my village now with 500k km) and another Discovery (drove 350K km until the crank shaft broke, it had a total of 489.000 km...). Maintenance always done at Landrover... if you have got a good one it helps in my view... Does not mean there are no good other ones...
So I am on my way with the Discoveries now some 17 years and they have left me really down on the road only 3 (in fact 2) times in that period...
1. Discovery 2 - In 2006 - Rear Air suspension Calibration went nuts and could not continue my trip but I was luckily in town...
3. Discovery 3 - In 2017 EGR valves malfunction - Simply replacement was needed but it left me by chance nearly in front of my door...
4. Discovery 3 - Crank Shaft broke - November 2019 - On the road at night from Prague to Luxembourg broke down in the middle of Germany 22.00 h. at night but no rain or snow...
One special case needs to be mentioned, namely a humidity problem of the gearbox of the discovery 2 but it always allowed me to continue my journey with 80 km/ h... Problem was solved after 2 attempts...
With the current one I am slightly over 360.000 KM I have taken it over with some 330.000 km from a landrover fan who had done excellent maintenance and the goal is to pass 500.000 this time. Just renewed the rear suspension (upper and lower) new valves front and back for the air suspension system... I am using a Defa (702) Pre-Heater. Upcoming are EGR-valves and change of automatic gearbox Lubricant in about 40.000 km... to be continued..
Looking forward to exchange information and experience... Best regards, Albert
7th Oct 2020 11:21 pm
SimonDJUK
Member Since: 07 Oct 2020
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 10
Hi All,
First time Land Rover owner here having recently bought a high mileage but well maintained and tidy 2006 D3 HSE. I bought it primarily as a tool for shifting and towing, but am tending to find myself getting into it in preference to the substantially newer, more economical, more powerful, but less characterful, daily driver.
Really enjoying the Discovery experience so far and finding this site to be an invaluable resource for tips, advice, problem solving and preventative checks. I reckon I've already averted a good many lurking future problems by attending to lots of little bits and bobs that I'd never have been aware were it not for the wealth of knowledge contained in these pages.
Looking forward to continuing to learn about the D3, getting to know you all, and hopefully being able to put something of use to others back into the forum along the way.
Cheers,
Simon
7th Oct 2020 11:53 pm
YoungHero
Member Since: 08 Oct 2020
Location: ulaanbaatar
Posts: 1
Questions: Heating system problem,& webasto
Hello All,
I bought 2008 Land rover Discovery 3 (2.7cc) TDV6 three weeks ago. Then, last week I went camping for an assignment. First, while I am driving there's problem that antifreeze bleeding from its cap of the tank when it 's getting hot (but I think it's normal temprature as shown on the photo.) So, please help me what the problem is and how to fix it. Also, we it's getting hot internal heating system blows cold. I think, there is air gap squeezes from the engine into the internal heating radiotor. Is it depend on cap of the tank or gasget failure of the head of engine?. Second, how the Webasto works? is it working autmatically? because I couldnt find any controller inside the car. Thanks
8th Oct 2020 2:21 pm
Chimpman101
Member Since: 08 Oct 2020
Location: Dunstable
Posts: 1
First post here!
Good evening from a damp Dunstable in Bedfordshire!
Have owned my 57 plate d3 for about 2 months now!
Came from a 13plate Audi q3!
The misses has a horse so needs the towing capacity!
8th Oct 2020 8:24 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Hi to all the new members of this forum; those that have previously owned a Discovery (are you mad getting another one? ) and the new owners (you must be mad )
YoungHero - may I suggest you make a new post in the Discovery 3 section of the forum with your questions and I am sure some of the clever peeps on here will give you some advice/answers.Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
9th Oct 2020 1:17 pm
Jimmi
Member Since: 11 Oct 2020
Location: Rickmansworth
Posts: 48
Coming back to the fold!
Hi, I’ve been driving German and Japanese 4x4s for the last 6 years, but due to a change of job and having owned and loved numerous Defenders a Series 3 and Discovery 1 and 2 I’m on the hunt for another LR and I think it’s going to be a V8 D3 this time. No doubt I’ll be picking some brains on here. Cheers Jim
11th Oct 2020 11:45 am
buns
Member Since: 12 Oct 2020
Location: yorkshire
Posts: 117
Hi, My Names Gray, going as BUNSE, Had D3s for a number of years and while i can i will always have one on the drive.
love keeping it in top condition and hopefully pick up more knowledge from you all as i get more involved.
ThanksBunse
NJSSAm I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
12th Oct 2020 3:22 pm
Tidend
Member Since: 14 Oct 2020
Location: TEDDINGTON
Posts: 1
Engine Management Light
Recently purchased a 2016 LRD4 with 52k. The Engine Management Light came on when running low on fuel (50 odd miles to empty) Re-fuelled & light went out. Only to come on permanently again after around another 300 miles. The 'PDF full' light did come on in this time, but went out after following handbook advise to go for a motorway trip!
Any clues please?
14th Oct 2020 9:00 pm
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
Member Since: 15 Oct 2020
Location: Wokingham
Posts: 412
Evening!
Hi, ex Freelander 1 & 2 owner, the 2 got replaced by a Merc estate when things started falling apart but I miss the Landies so I'm thinking about selling the Merc and getting a Disco 3.
15th Oct 2020 4:55 pm
mitchE39
Member Since: 16 Oct 2020
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1
Hi All,
Mitch here, a land rover convert from a young age. Current bus is a 2012 SDV6 D4. It's my first D4 after 2x D3's and a D2, so I'm not new to them.
So far I've got an ARB colour coded front bar, 9" LED spotties, Traxide dual battery setup, and a UHF radio installed. Have also upgraded the 11 speaker Harmon Kardon that it came with to the later 17 Speaker 'Logic 7' system. Well worth the effort!
Look forward to learning more and more
16th Oct 2020 5:45 am
Monkeyman1
Member Since: 26 Sep 2020
Location: Hartlepool
Posts: 43
Re: Engine ( crank ) failure
Monkeyman1 wrote:
Monkeyman1 wrote:
Hi all new to this site just got an s type with 90k to replace my d3 engine looking for advice it's going to be a diy swop should be fun
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) and the new owners (you must be mad 
