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DrunkDonkey
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Donegal
Posts: 12

Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 3
My 2005 D3 HSE

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I've had my D3 almost a year now. I bought from a forum member who upgraded to a D4. The car was very well looked after and came with loads of extras and nice touches. This is how she looked when I bought her.
 05 D3 HSE
IID Tool BT
Easy Lift control module
6 Pot Brembo brakes from 2016 RRS
20" RR Stormer wheels and 285/50/R20 Discoverer AT3s 
 
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DrunkDonkey
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Donegal
Posts: 12

Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 3

In the last year I've had the following work carried out.

Gearbox rebuild at Bristol transmissions. This also included a new torque converter, front diff, rear propshaft, CV boot and all new trans fluids.

New timing belt, water pump and tensioner. Oil and filters.
New AMK compressor and relay.
3 new parking sensors
New door window trims x4
New genuine Land Rover badges front and rear, oval type
4 new Cooper discovery AT3 tyres. 285 50 R20
New wheel nuts. Solid type without the stainless steel capping
Clock spring for steering wheel.
2016 Range Rover Sport 380mm discs and 6 pot Brembo calipers
Rock sliders sand blasted and coated in Raptor coat. Fitted with stainless steel bolts and washers
Fitted the Easy Lift control module
New fuel flap lock mechanism.

I have plenty more work and mods in the pipeline so I'll update as I go and I'll upload some pics also.
 05 D3 HSE
IID Tool BT
Easy Lift control module
6 Pot Brembo brakes from 2016 RRS
20" RR Stormer wheels and 285/50/R20 Discoverer AT3s 


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DrunkDonkey
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Donegal
Posts: 12

Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 3


Some pictures




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 05 D3 HSE
IID Tool BT
Easy Lift control module
6 Pot Brembo brakes from 2016 RRS
20" RR Stormer wheels and 285/50/R20 Discoverer AT3s 
 
Post #195817828th Jun 2018 8:14 pm
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Oswiperus
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2010
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Looks very 8) Thumbs Up
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DrunkDonkey
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Donegal
Posts: 12

Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 3

Gets dirty too Wink
 05 D3 HSE
IID Tool BT
Easy Lift control module
6 Pot Brembo brakes from 2016 RRS
20" RR Stormer wheels and 285/50/R20 Discoverer AT3s 
 
Post #195818328th Jun 2018 8:21 pm
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DrunkDonkey
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Donegal
Posts: 12

Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 3

Oswiperus wrote:
Looks very 8) Thumbs Up


Thanks Oswiperus
 05 D3 HSE
IID Tool BT
Easy Lift control module
6 Pot Brembo brakes from 2016 RRS
20" RR Stormer wheels and 285/50/R20 Discoverer AT3s 
 
Post #195818528th Jun 2018 8:23 pm
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gstuart
 


Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Looks good and nice seeing it being used as intended

May i ask plse what do u think of the cooper tyres, got the same fitted on mine and wondering how you’ve got on with them off road , only had chance so far on tarmac and snow

Many thks Thumbs Up
   
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DrunkDonkey
 


Member Since: 17 Aug 2017
Location: Donegal
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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 3

So far I've used them on the beach, hard and soft sand, gravel tracks and loose sometimes steep stoney slopes. And in the bog as you can see in the pic.

I've had no issue with offroad performance, but these are the first tyres I have really used offroad as this is my first 4x4. So I can't really offer you much insight sorry.

What i will say is that on road the Cooper Zeon LTZ that were fitted before had slightly more front end grip when cornering.

I plan on getting a spare set of wheels and fitting mud terrain tyres in the future in order to compare the MT and AT. God knows when that will be though
 05 D3 HSE
IID Tool BT
Easy Lift control module
6 Pot Brembo brakes from 2016 RRS
20" RR Stormer wheels and 285/50/R20 Discoverer AT3s 
 
Post #195819028th Jun 2018 8:35 pm
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gstuart
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Many thks for the feedback Bow down
   
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