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Rob Bell
 


Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
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Thinking of getting a D3 V8

Hi all, first post here, as I am currently giving serious thought to a D3 V8. Smile

I've always loved the D3 - and in my eyes look better than the D4. I did look at the D5, but I don't really feel a love for it.

D3 V8 is also attractive, as I live in a post code that will fall inside the London LEZ in a couple of years, and happily the V8 is Euro4 and thus compliant. Exactly none of my other cars are! Also, this may be one of the last chances to own a V8 as everything will ultimately go electric I suspect...

There's a few D4s around the country on Autotrader. Most have done big miles. But the V8 seems to take these miles with relative ease?

So, my questions are:
1. What are they like to live with (this will be the "family adventure vehicle" - we have other cars, so this isn't a daily driver, but a high-days and epic holiday vehicle
2. What should I be looking out for (major service points, suspension replacements etc)

Thanks! Very Happy
  
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SafariDave
 


Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
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United States 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

We own 2 D3 4.4 V8's. The D3 V8 is a great reliable truck as long as the the oil has been changed on time. The 4.4 V8 is more reliable than the 5.0 V8 on the D4. Which has issues with the timing chain tensioners.
Just make sure the D3 has had the plastic oil separator replaced and the coolant plastic T pipe. Both cheap replacements. The D3 V8 engine is a solid and probably the most reliable of the LR group. Have all the services done diff's, TC and Tranny. There is a list. Besides that it will go to about 300K with out any major issues. Oh yes and make sure it has no water coming in from the sunroof drains or through the cowl or A pillars. I have had no issues with suspensions.
Dave
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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discoverybrazil
 


Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
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Brazil 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Keswick GreenDiscovery 3

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Re: Thinking of getting a D3 V8

Rob Bell wrote:
Hi all, first post here, as I am currently giving serious thought to a D3 V8. Smile

I've always loved the D3 - and in my eyes look better than the D4. I did look at the D5, but I don't really feel a love for it.

D3 V8 is also attractive, as I live in a post code that will fall inside the London LEZ in a couple of years, and happily the V8 is Euro4 and thus compliant. Exactly none of my other cars are! Also, this may be one of the last chances to own a V8 as everything will ultimately go electric I suspect...

There's a few D4s around the country on Autotrader. Most have done big miles. But the V8 seems to take these miles with relative ease?

So, my questions are:
1. What are they like to live with (this will be the "family adventure vehicle" - we have other cars, so this isn't a daily driver, but a high-days and epic holiday vehicle
2. What should I be looking out for (major service points, suspension replacements etc)

Thanks! Very Happy




Thumbs Up welcome here! the D3 4.4 V8 is great!!
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discoverybrazil
 


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SafariDave wrote:
We own 2 D3 4.4 V8's. The D3 V8 is a great reliable truck as long as the the oil has been changed on time. The 4.4 V8 is more reliable than the 5.0 V8 on the D4. Which has issues with the timing chain tensioners.
Just make sure the D3 has had the plastic oil separator replaced and the coolant plastic T pipe. Both cheap replacements. The D3 V8 engine is a solid and probably the most reliable of the LR group. Have all the services done diff's, TC and Tranny. There is a list. Besides that it will go to about 300K with out any major issues. Oh yes and make sure it has no water coming in from the sunroof drains or through the cowl or A pillars. I have had no issues with suspensions.
Dave


hi dear great reply to us new friend!
im a new member here also, please let me know about this part :plastic oil separator coolant that you said, i check out on ebay but not found it, how many miliage that is broken this part?
thanks a lot
very satisfaction learn from you
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Charliecloud
 


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Re: Thinking of getting a D3 V8

Rob Bell wrote:
Hi all, first post here, as I am currently giving serious thought to a D3 V8. Smile

I've always loved the D3 - and in my eyes look better than the D4. I did look at the D5, but I don't really feel a love for it.

D3 V8 is also attractive, as I live in a post code that will fall inside the London LEZ in a couple of years, and happily the V8 is Euro4 and thus compliant. Exactly none of my other cars are! Also, this may be one of the last chances to own a V8 as everything will ultimately go electric I suspect...

There's a few D4s around the country on Autotrader. Most have done big miles. But the V8 seems to take these miles with relative ease?

So, my questions are:
1. What are they like to live with (this will be the "family adventure vehicle" - we have other cars, so this isn't a daily driver, but a high-days and epic holiday vehicle
2. What should I be looking out for (major service points, suspension replacements etc)

Thanks! Very Happy


In answer to your questions:
1. Easy to live with, once you have it up to par. Mine is not a daily driver and had only had 1 owner with 55k on it before me but still needed a few essential V8 things sorted. Keep the battery on a conditioner if it's likely to sit for weeks without being used.

2. Rather than service stamps I would look for receipts for parts and service work done. The more that a car has been well looked after the better it will drive and serve you. All UK V8 D3 will be at least 13 years old and at that age will need things sorting. I would look for a car without LPG, others will say different

Do a search on here ( V8 )and you will see that a lot of them, throttle body,pv valve, MAF can be done by yourself. Very Happy
  
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

The D3 V8 is the best car I’ve ever owned. I like it more than the D4 TDV6 I had previously.

The others have mentioned what is useful to replace. Another thing are spark plugs. Cheap to replace, too. Other issues are the same as with other D3s - suspension, EAS, etc.
  
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SafariDave
 


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discoverybrazil wrote:
SafariDave wrote:
We own 2 D3 4.4 V8's. The D3 V8 is a great reliable truck as long as the the oil has been changed on time. The 4.4 V8 is more reliable than the 5.0 V8 on the D4. Which has issues with the timing chain tensioners.
Just make sure the D3 has had the plastic oil separator replaced and the coolant plastic T pipe. Both cheap replacements. The D3 V8 engine is a solid and probably the most reliable of the LR group. Have all the services done diff's, TC and Tranny. There is a list. Besides that it will go to about 300K with out any major issues. Oh yes and make sure it has no water coming in from the sunroof drains or through the cowl or A pillars. I have had no issues with suspensions.
Dave


hi dear great reply to us new friend!
im a new member here also, please let me know about this part :plastic oil separator coolant that you said, i check out on ebay but not found it, how many miliage that is broken this part?
thanks a lot
very satisfaction learn from you


Here:
https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/LR003380G
https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/LR027661G
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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discoverybrazil
 


Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
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thanks you
i ll save it here!
my D3 v9 2006 have 81k please just tell me you think that i need change now, by the way this part usually broken than what happens?
thanks indeed
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kajtzu
 


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Finland 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

T-piece = coolant all over the engine compartment. You’ll know Whistle
PCV valve = weird engine behavior like lots of smoke, misfires, low power
  
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gje
 


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This most be the most expensive V8 currently around:

see: https://www.primoris4x4.co.uk/land-rover-d...re-6343687
  
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discoverybrazil
 


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Shocked Shocked
I hope that no happen it yet but I'll keep an eye on it!
thanks you for reply!! Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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gje wrote:
This most be the most expensive V8 currently around:

see: https://www.primoris4x4.co.uk/land-rover-d...re-6343687


newww! Smile
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kajtzu
 


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That one is really nice looking Thumbs Up

..except the fob which is totally Censored Rolling with laughter
  
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SafariDave
 


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In the US even high mile ones are now bout 7-12K which means they hold their value. The D4 V8 which does not have a reliable engine is higher in price, but to me not as valuable due to the engine.
Dave
 D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck) 
 
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