Member Since: 05 Dec 2020
Location: Biella
Posts: 2
Hi everyone! I'm Alessio from north Italy.
I'm about to buy a D3, next week I'll drive it and if everything will be fine I'll be onboard!
The beast is a TDV6 SE in great conditions and have a right service history. By the way I'll have a service, thinking about a gearbox (manual) oil change and planning infotainment upgrade with a Pioneer unit.
I'm aware of oil pump weakness and had a look at the Extra19_5 heavy duty unit...someone here have it; does it worth the 450€ ? It's 3 times the OEM spare...does this engine run in oil starvation with original one?
Years ago I've had this engine on a Peugeot 407 coupè and never had problems-
Before I had a Nissan Navara, a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2,7 Quadradrive and last 4X4 was a Pajero 3.2DiD 3 doors.
Can't wait to back on a real man car!
I have a feeling one of our Italian members has bought the Extra19_5 pump ? (Sidestick ? I may be wrong, has been known. )
maybe they will give feedback..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
5th Dec 2020 10:35 pm
Weafco
Member Since: 07 Dec 2020
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1
Hi all thanks for letting me join - I’ve owned various discoveries over the years
Most recent is D4 - 2010 model had it coming up 4 years 193k miles - and loved every minute of it - alas it’s time to sell as I’m getting a new Landrover next March with the job - so can’t keep two - wallet not big enough -
Is it possible to advertise it here first with a list of everything I’ve done and previous owners etc
It wants for nothing and drives faultless and full service history etc
I can put it all up plus pictures - is there a section to add it or does it go straight in here as a post ?
Cheers in advance all Darcy
7th Dec 2020 9:22 pm
Alfred1
Member Since: 07 Dec 2020
Location: Trondheim
Posts: 1
Hello here, new member, Discovery 3, 2008.
7th Dec 2020 9:43 pm
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Hi Weafco - there is a For Sale section on this forum. You will need to purchase an advert as you have less than 35 posts:
Welcome Alfred1 to the forum/madhouse/wallet emptying pastime Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
8th Dec 2020 12:21 pm
Thetower
Member Since: 09 Dec 2020
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 1
Hello everyone!
My name is Miquel, from Barcelona, Spain.
After many years with a Disco2, I'm deciding to change upwards to D3/D4 for a more fun and versatile use of my 4wd... no doubt disco3.co.uk is a must to learn a lot and help me to take the right decision.
Thanks for sharing so much information!!
Regards,Wishing future landing on D3/D4... from current D2!
Discovery Series II Td5 (2001)
9th Dec 2020 11:44 pm
Tis I
Member Since: 12 Dec 2020
Location: Grimsby
Posts: 2
Hello
Hi
Just sold a Discovery 1 300 TDI high roof model (Special Vehicles Build) & purchased a Discovery 3 GS model.
Looking forward to the new ownership,
12th Dec 2020 12:58 am
Emma
Member Since: 12 Dec 2020
Location: London
Posts: 1
Hello,
New today, from London. I’ve had my D3 since March, looking for tips & tricks to keep her looking and performing smart, anyway I can.
Not sure which silver she is? I didn’t realise there were so many shades out there! Thanks Emma.
12th Dec 2020 9:14 am
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
Welcome Emma the paint code will be under the bonnet above the radiator.
12th Dec 2020 9:30 am
Deckchairboy
Member Since: 12 Dec 2020
Location: Shrewsbury
Posts: 1
Hi everyone
My names Paul, I bought my 2006 SE Discovery 3 in June. Since then its had :-
New torque converter
New Autobox
balancer exhaust pipe
front and rear wishbones
2 alternators
New Battery.
Through all of this I have relied on this forum for help and advice so I thought I would join (I'm not much for joining things - I prefer lurking) and say thank you.
So, thank you.
Its now having a new LP fuel pump (thank you Robbie), fuel filter and centre propshaft bearing.
I look forward to spending a lot of time here.
12th Dec 2020 3:24 pm
Kev58
Member Since: 13 Dec 2020
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 11
Hi there
I've just bought a disco 3 after 11 year driving a defender 90. Obviously no comparison apart from they both have a green oval badge.
Mine is a 2007 HSE. I drove it home last night mostly on motorway and it was a dream to drive. I expected it to be thirsty but its the car of my dreams so ill not mention the mpg to my wife...
I'm just finding my way around it so hopefully I'll get some help from you seasoned experts.
Cheers
Kevin
13th Dec 2020 9:26 am
Fran75
Member Since: 11 Dec 2020
Location: South Wales
Posts: 13
Hi, I've just joined the forum but have had my Discovery3 HSE auto for years. It has full service history and has been maintained by BG Landrovers who I would also recommend. I smile when I hear people talking about how unreliable these vehicles are. Mine's covered 287,000 miles and I'm really hoping I see 300. As a vehicle, I love it; so versatile solid and safe. Grateful for forums like this where such a wealth of advice and experience is so readily available. Keep rolling. Fran
13th Dec 2020 5:17 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4146
Welcome all,
You'll find a wealth of information and dis-information, opinions and facts (and sometimes even humour) in here, just shout out if you need help and someone much cleverer than I will be along to help
You don't have to be mad to be on here....I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
13th Dec 2020 5:51 pm
Mike harris
Member Since: 17 Dec 2020
Location: Guildford
Posts: 10
New member with disco 4 landmark
My names Mike this is my disco 4 landmark
Had it since 2014 worked it hard, now done over 90k done lots of towing and it’s been good to me
Usaul work carried out, fuel tank wiring modification, replacement of rusty side steps, air flow meters replaced, front arms replaced ! All the normal stuff !
General grabber ats tyres as there the best tyre ever on these things !
Hope everyone’s well through the pandemic !
Added some pics to the galley bellow of my disco toeing my offroader, it does lots of that.
I also have a 100 series lc but in terms of driving disco is much nicer !
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17th Dec 2020 12:29 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
Welcome Mike
Took the liberty of posting your pic for you.
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I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
