Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Caerphilly
Posts: 2256
Welcome to the nut house ! Best advice would be to look in here for the for sale section for a car. Avoid dealers, one with a lot of history of repairs isn’t nessisarily a bad thing in my opinion, if it’s had things like a new compressor etc then that’s less you would have to do. Inevitably being a complex machine they are far from bomb proof. Good luck and hope you don’t get one like mine !!! Jarrod
Current : D3 2007 HSE - AKA the lemon
-beanie grille
-detango with led bulbs
-club body off rebuild. TWICE.
9th Feb 2019 9:58 pm
KieronH
Member Since: 09 Feb 2019
Location: Rotherham
Posts: 9
Haha, thanks. Has yours been a bit of a dog I take it?
I've noticed dealer prices seem to be all over the shop, I know they hold onto their value well but some dealers are asking big money for older high milers, only really worth it if they're willing to throw a damn good warranty in.
9th Feb 2019 10:01 pm
olit
Member Since: 09 Feb 2019
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 1
just bought my first disco
hi newbie here I have just bought my first disco3 hse it's my first 4x4 I have stepped away from my Ducati 916 and Nissan gtr to put it simply I wanted to live longer lol
9th Feb 2019 10:09 pm
Goody
Member Since: 07 Feb 2019
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 11
Hi all
I'm new to the forum and new to Land Rover !
Picked up my new to me 2016 Disco 4 Landmark this week and love it.
The only option that I wanted I couldn't find already fitted so I have been looking through here to see how I can set up the remote FBH.
Cheers all.
10th Feb 2019 3:35 pm
Matt-A
Member Since: 10 Feb 2019
Location: Crewe
Posts: 1
Hi All, thinking of buying a D3 in Redditch
Hi All,
I want to get back in to off roading, I use to own a D2 (for road) then moved on a Jeep XJ.
I am now looking at buying a 2006 Disco 3 HSE, it already has had some mods:
Discreet winch mount with Terrafirma winch with synthetic rope
Raised air intake
Aluminium steering guard
Terrafirma Rock/Tree sliders
Plus a spare set of 17" wheels with Cooper STT Pro Mud terrain tyres
The car is located in Redditch, I am thinking about viewing it in the week and wondering if anyone with D3 experience is in the area would be willing to accompany?
Cheers,
Matt
10th Feb 2019 7:10 pm
guvnor
Member Since: 11 Feb 2019
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea
Posts: 1
Hello Martin,
I have a D2 which I have had for about 6 years, I have just bought a D3 which has suffered from timing belt failure, I am going to rebuild the engine without removing the body, I am a young 85 years of age and have always worked on vehicles as a hobby. One question is the engine was already partly stripped, the camshaft bearing caps are numbered should there be numbers on the head to match or is there a set pattern for them.
I have read quite a lot on the site and it is extremely good
Guvnor
11th Feb 2019 3:43 pm
Disco-ron
Member Since: 10 Feb 2019
Location: Clackmannan
Posts: 42
Good afternoon,
Picked up my D3 yesterday morning having owned numerous French 7 seater turds. I am really enjoying driving the car but it has some minor issues mainly with the interior handles and lighting but I'm sure it can be fixed.Black disco3 XS
Kahn 22” wheels
11th Feb 2019 6:05 pm
Eloteq
Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Knighton
Posts: 4
Hi new Member with discovery 3 metropolis
Just thought I’d say Hi, joined some time ago for browsing and now own a 2006 discovery 3 metropolis. Having owened a RR p38 I’m Accustomer to electronic over technical breakdowns. My babtism to the D3 was the Parking brake failure, and suspension bushes that now need doing. Otherwise loving it.
11th Feb 2019 7:10 pm
Eloteq
Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Knighton
Posts: 4
Here’s a pic of my car
11th Feb 2019 7:12 pm
martint
Member Since: 11 Feb 2019
Location: Bristol
Posts: 8
Hi all,
Well it's been 3 months since I got her, upgraded from a TD5 Disco, no probs so far (hope it stays that way).
11th Feb 2019 7:14 pm
psyka
Member Since: 20 Jan 2019
Location: Belgium
Posts: 15
Heloooo From Belgium :D
Hi Everybody,
New Disco3 Owner here...
This is my Disco3 2.7 TDV6 SE 2005 model...
For the moment not a lot of modifications just some nice tyres and some lift rods...
Any Belgian D3's here ? Would be cool to have some beers and do some outdoor riding
11th Feb 2019 7:52 pm
drewbphoto
Member Since: 05 Jan 2019
Location: Wales
Posts: 1
Hi all, after a long time of searching finally collected my new car last week. HSE in fuji white with black pack - after years of driving manuals, definitely loving the auto
Snowy drive back through mid Wales
13th Feb 2019 12:27 am
Gaza1610
Member Since: 15 Feb 2019
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1
Hello
Good Afternoon
I have just got a Disco3 2005 HSE 2.7 TDV6, i enjoy taking out a caravan and was looking for a bigger car to do this with.
So far only had 1 issue with the car an that is a leaking coolant from the rear heater unit I am hoping this is now resolved by changing the two rubber hoses but time with tell
looking forward to towing with the car
15th Feb 2019 4:57 pm
Mattbevan45
Member Since: 15 Feb 2019
Location: Braintree
Posts: 9
High millage
Heya guys and girls! I'm.new to this forum and taken me a while to find one so I hope this is as good as it looks. Basically i have just brought a 2010 disco 4 hse. It has 280k miles on it however it's only had 1 owner and been had all services and work done it it when it should have. Should I be worried about this high millage on a car like this? Thanks in advance!
15th Feb 2019 10:59 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Hi Matt and welcome to the forum and the joy that is Disco ownership
Mileage is not an issue on these cars IF they have been looked after and pampered and spoilt when they should have been. As you say your's has had all services and work done on schedule then she should run for years.
That is not to say that she won't throw a hissy fit and break down tomorrow Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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(hope it stays that way).
I am hoping this is now resolved by changing the two rubber hoses but time with tell
