Should You Buy a Land Rover DISCOVERY 3? I Wasn't Expecting This... (2.7 TDV6 Test Drive & Review)

Should You Buy a Land Rover DISCOVERY 3? I Wasn't Expecting This... (2.7 TDV6 Test Drive & Review)

I got to drive my Grandparents Land Rover Discovery 3 for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it!

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[Vernon]

To counter the reliability argument, I've had mine since 2006, purchased with 1k on the clock, 186k miles now, never let me down, just serviced once a year, even still on it's original battery. Never garaged, but it is showing it's age now, but still enjoy driving it...a real workhorse. I know people have had issues, but they can be reliable. Nice video and informative.

[olliesgarage]

I used to have a Disco 3, it constantly had issues. Now got a Disco 4 SDV6 with the 8 speed automatic, far superior car in every way! It’s done 178, 000 miles and only once had an issue which was a corroded earth cable. Full fat Range Rover or a Sport aren’t big enough for x3 car seats, so it will always be a Discovery for me!

[robgreenhill]

I absolutely love my D3…. No intention of changing it. Lugs around tons of stuff, comfortable either on or off road, will go practically anywhere, did I say it was comfortable, and a silky smooth power delivery. Good routine servicing will serve you well. The best car for a long haul drive, or a spirited drive on cross country . Visibility around town is awesome

[darrellbrain]

I think this review is spot on. The disco was designed to be a blend of the utilitarian defender and the
luxury Range Rover.

[stuartbroadhurst]

I have a same year Disco 3 but do everything myself. New EGR valves £45 per side, timing belt £100 average service now around £70. New discs/prop shaft/ alternator/ the usuals. I’d hate to have to pay a garage. My wife uses it every day, I pull a big trailer once or twice a month. We love it but, as I say, not if it has to go in garage. You need quite a good tool kit, and always get a quality diagnostic. Do not get the one with sun roof they leak so I got GS.

[jonathanstephenson]

I had a Disco 3 HSE. It was a really perfect car, a well built and comfortable all rounder and no trouble mechanically. I had from 50, 000 to 170, 000 miles until someone crashed into me and wrote it off.

[steel]

To be honest it all depends on the pick up get . I have had my D3 for a while now it’s done 206000 miles on the clock, just flew through the MOT with only a light bulb out on the license plate & Monitor on the rear disc’s that can be changed in a few months, this beast has never let me down even when my wife put the wrong fuel in!!! .it. I am not sure 🤔 if anyone knew the D3 on development . The car was developed over four million test miles on five continents and included the Australian Outback and Dubai as well as northern Canada, Scandinavia, Las Vegas, Tokyo, New York, Denver and, perhaps unusually for a proper off-roader, the Nurburgring. There you have it folks the D3 ain’t no joke if well looked after!!.

[robertseaman]

Hi Lucy really enjoyed your comments of the discovery 4 from a young person point of view i have owned many different landrovers over many years a man of 70 yrs, and love them all much more than just a car has a spirit that other do not have. Yes it brings a smile to one.had many 4 discovery’s i now own a 5 discovery yes more like a Range Rover, i love to hear and see you put one though its paces soon i hope.you are a joy to watch thankyou kind regards robert.

[vincentcorreia]

06 D3 TDV6 as my daily driver. Today it clocked 436k km and still humming along. Get a Gap Tool and dont skip on maintenance. Its a lovely car in all other respects

[Rossbott]

I had a discovery 3 XS a few yrs ago as I’d always wanted one…it was a 2008 model with only 65000 on the clock..within 6months I’d spent quite a lot of money changing the cam belt and gubbings ! Air suspension compressor full service etc and then the really expensive bit ! those bloody EGR valves 🤬 they seized completely and would have cost me another £1000 !! I originally wanted to just remove them and blank them off but was told it was not possible on this particular model !? Anyway the man came out to get me going and he temporarily blocked them off so I could at least drive to the garage for repairs…well it drove brilliantly with the so called temporary repair that I didn’t bother getting them replaced and managed to rack up another 8000 miles before I sold the vehicle on !! 👍👍💪😀

[richardcooper]

I have a discovery 3 and I love every minute of it

[MegaRetr]

Nice Land Rover 😊 thanks for this video

[desmcdermott]

The Disco 3 still looks great twenty years after it was first introduced. You must keep on top of the maintenance if you want a reliable Land Rover. Great review of a very sophisticated car that is simply outstanding off road.

[mikedavid]

I had a Range Rover sport 2.7 and I loved it was on a 06 plate and it was more comfortable that the one I have got now

[MelanieNewbury]

Hi Lucy, I enjoyed watching this. My D3 has just failed MOT and garage say it’s not worth fixing, very sad. The rear seats fold down so you get 6’ x 4’ bed and with bespoke window blinds I’ve used it for camping around Britain and France with 2 paddle boards and luggage onto front seats - it’s been brilliant. Most likely will get another cos I love that in it you feel bullet-proof.

[ForTheForsaken]

First I shall say that I really enjoyed this video! I have been known to lunge about so the step for the door comes in very handy when the mood strikes. I would ask how this may compare to a jeep patriot, of a similar price range, and also about the yearly tax cost since it is quite the guzzler.

[johnbrown]

Having driven nearly all Land Rover's ever made I am a huge fan but after the last experience I had with a breakdown I have now gone over to Jaguar and recently swapped our E Pace to our current i-Pace and love it. It is an HSE on 22" rims with air suspension and pan roof and Meridian surround sound with black belt line and window surrounds against Corrus Grey which I think is the best colour combo. With regards the new Defender I hope you get to drive it soon as I am sure you will love it. My wife and I got to take one 1200 Meters up into the Perthshire hills last January in the snow that fell that morning on off road tracks and it didn't lose traction once. It was in a convoy with a Disco 5 and Range Rover Autobiography. I came across your channel and liked and subscribed

[trevorbinnersley]

Hi Lucy drive a discovery 4 auto and you will love it I've had mine for 11yrs 91, 000 miles still drives like new never get fed up of driving it and it's quick I 've drove other makes no were near as good superb towing vehicle

[brutusoftroy]

Random heads up for disco 3/4 with V6 TDI, ignore the recommended oil for UK and use 5w-40 C3 oil, it'll save your crank bearings and make the engine much smoother.

[rjbfreelander]

Brilliant video.

Dash cluster lookd very similar to my 2011 Freelander 2.

Would be happy for you to drive mine and review it. I'm based near Manchester though.

One thing I like about this era of Lady's is the 6 speed manual box and the chunky knobs for the stereo and terrain response.

Oh and the old style hand brake. Not a fan of the later buttons and the electronic hand brake.

Looking forward to further reviews and of course more Landy and Range Rover content.