Member Since: 29 Jun 2020
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 3
Hello
Hi,
I'm new to the forum
29th Jun 2020 3:56 pm
Discovan78
Member Since: 30 Jun 2020
Location: Ripon
Posts: 1
Hi everyone, just to introduce myself, I have had a lot of Land Rovers over the years including several Defenders, 300TDI and Td5 Discovery Commercials. I work in agricultural machinery business and use them for towing 3500kg trailers all over the country (and a few green laning tours) 2 years ago, my 320k td5 needed replacing (chassis rot) and I ended up buying an Isuzu pickup as it was local and seemed closest in terms of ability and also useful being a pickup. It has served me well but it not a Land Rover and is no where near as capable as the Discovery Td5 and has cost me just as much money in repairs despite Japanese ‘reliability’
I have wanted a D3 since they came out and I’m finally in a position to afford to buy one. I’m currently looking for an early pre 2006 manual, preferably S spec and have looked at several absolute heaps over the last month to the point of making me consider another TD5. Looking to spend £4500 ish, I do most of my own repairs. From reading this forum, I’m looking for;
When cambelt and pump belt changed, epb in good working order, modified oil pump housing, cross over pipe and egr valve problems, terrain response and suspension working, knocking suspension arms etc......Is there anything else I should look for? Am I mad aiming for a D3 at this money or would I be better sticking with D2? High miles don’t scare me if well maintained. Would a 5 seat coiler meet my needs or would it be a disappointment? Concerned about lack of ground clearance compared to beam axled D2 and lack of self leveling. I really want a D3 having driven a few now but avoiding bankruptcy is also a priority! Thanks in advance, Julian
30th Jun 2020 3:01 pm
D4daily
Member Since: 30 Jun 2020
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 1
Hi just joined up as I’ve recently bought a discovery 4 commercial Also own a defender and series
Cheers
30th Jun 2020 8:07 pm
Mattgoodbold
Member Since: 01 Jul 2020
Location: Worksop
Posts: 7
Hi all new to this site and a new land rover owner. Had the car 2 weeks now and got a problem I need help with. I have a disco 4 on 2010 and around every other day I go to start it and the battery is flat. Got receipt off previous owner that it had a new battery in November last year. Any help would be greatly appreciated
1st Jul 2020 1:01 am
Ryan M
Member Since: 01 Jul 2020
Location: Goma DR Congo
Posts: 19
Auto gearbox
Hi Team,
Hope you are doing well.
I bought my Disco 3 November 2019 from UK and I'm currently facing an issue which started after the car was grounded for 1 month at the border for taxes. the problem is that is starting very well and there is no fault ,no alarm displayed but when shifting the lever gear from P to D or R, is displaying on dash screen but the car is not moving and this happen several times. when by chance driving everything is fine and smoothly changing gears but once you park it for more than 5 days , the same issue comes up. As for now it has stuck, not moving and no alarm displayed as I said I'm able to select gear (seen )on the screen and seems like the engine loosing power when pressing the accelerator in D or R position. Kindly does anyone can advise what should be the cause and assist me please.
Thank you
1st Jul 2020 11:01 am
donny d
Member Since: 02 Jul 2020
Location: Stawell
Posts: 18
hi i am new to any type of forum i have recently inherited a 2005 discovery 3 and it does not seem to bad but. it does have a few problems that i am slowly working through,hopefully i will be able to get some help here. Cheers Donny.
2nd Jul 2020 11:18 am
n3w2disc0
Member Since: 05 Jul 2020
Location: London
Posts: 1
Introduction
Hello to all, My name's Danny. I'm not yet a disco owner but I'm actively looking. I've read a lot on here over the years and am so impressed with not only the depth of knowledge but also how freely members are willing to share and help each other, a true cut above.
I'm looking forward to taking these first steps into ownership, most likely a good 3 or lower spec 4.
Looking forward to jumping in and getting involved, many thanks.
Danny.
5th Jul 2020 5:41 pm
Busby330
Member Since: 18 Jun 2020
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 11
HI from Nuneaton
New Disco 3 owner,
brought as a cheap project. Currently working through some of its issues. but loving owning one.
Anyone local to Nuneaton with the IID tool or recommend somewhere to have the height re-calibrated after a sensor swap.
also any tips on doing the timing belt, I am a mechanic but HGV mechanic not really worked alot on the old Landys in my time. so any advise tips etc would be appreciated.
5th Jul 2020 8:23 pm
Owen1183
Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Stafford
Posts: 35
New Member
Hello All,
As my partner & I are expecting child number 4 we needed to buy a 7 seater..... there was no way I was buying an MPV so that left us with a choice of SUV's
We originally went to try an Audi Q7 which was fine, if a little uninspiring. At the same dealer was an 11 plate Disco HSE with only 34k miles from new for a similar price, so we test drove that too....
The Children & Mrs loved it, however it showed serious signs of water ingress (water marked & mouldy carpets)
We walked away and started the search for a nicer condition Disco.. we happened across a 13 plate HSE Lux with 74k miles, full landrover history for a very good price..
My son told me i "need" to buy it!
After some negotiations with the salesman I bought it after he had agreed to include 12 months MOT, service, timing belts & 12 month platinum RAC warranty.
So here we are!
As my everyday car I have a brand new Nissan Navara N-Guard, so the Disco will not be subject to tip runs and general abuse!
9th Jul 2020 1:34 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13882
Welcome to the mad house. Looks good. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
9th Jul 2020 1:38 pm
andy watson
Member Since: 25 Jun 2020
Location: Colchester
Posts: 12
Hi
Hi fellers,
So new to the Disco not to the LR Brand, 4 Rangies & Freelander before - now a 2007 Disco 3 HSE
Coming from a Grand Cherokee and Shogun as the track day & horse-box tow car.
A Week in and it’s in the garage being repaired under warranty
Slack Cam chain rattle due to tensioner broken, other than that seems all good 113k full history inc 2 belt changes (now 3 lol)
2007 Disco 3 HSE - Artic Frost
2019 M2 Competition - Sunset Orange
2016 225d Cabriolet - Diamond Black
1987 Porsche 944S - Black
2002 EP3 Type R - Red
9th Jul 2020 5:45 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23338
Hi.
A whole week trouble free. Result!
The problem is, when they work they’re the best all round 4X4 bar none, so you put up with it.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
9th Jul 2020 5:50 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72777
LT wrote:
A whole week trouble free. Result!
A good week indeed.
As I used to say: They can be the best car in the world and they worst car in the world. Usually on the same day.
9th Jul 2020 5:52 pm
SteveMc
Member Since: 09 Jul 2020
Location: Stanley
Posts: 1
just bought a used 07 Disco 3
Hi Group,
i was offered the chance to buy a 07 Disco 3 at a fairly decent price and i found this forum when i was invetigating running/repair costs.
Looking forward to collecting my new car in the next couple of days it drives lovely and looks the bees knees.
Second LR i have owned - first being a very old Series 2 (i think) truck cab 90 that was held together by rust and good fortune.
Guess by the .co.uk ending to the website this is predominatley a UK group so i was wondering if i get the distinction of being the forums first Fakland Islands based member?
Cheers
Steve
9th Jul 2020 8:39 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
Welcome
Its by no means a UK forum, lots of imput from all around the world.
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