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“disco 3 issues”

★★★☆☆

written by on 20/01/2014

Purchased a jan 2005 disco 3 v6 se in feb 2012 from landrover dealer with 70k miles had parking brake fault that was not covered and had to replace disc brakes just after 12 mnth warranty finished landrover uk did not accept fault but local dealer did go 50 / 50 with me. 6 months later the clutch failed again with the extended warranty this was not covered this was at 84k and I had to pay full cost to replace. Just put nes shoes on and again another £600 pounds. Recommended shoes goodyear are no good off road onwet muddy grass will put grabbers on nextime. As long as you maintain the disco it is a good safe drive poor mpg but good insurance. Do need it for my sporting interest, will buy again but not new as you do take a big hit when you drive out of the dealer, will not bother with land rover extended warranty as the play the wear and tear card.

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““Landrover Discovery 2.7 V6 Automatic ””

★★★☆☆

written by tofiz on 10/11/2013

Lovely to drive, looks fantastic. Constant suspension problems, wheel bearing failures, electric parking brake fails and is expensive to replace. Tyres wear unevenly on the edges, terrible mpg (24 mpg), horrible road tax. Purchased one just past three years old £24,000.00 from the main dealer 'approved used' as soon as the six month warranty was over the foregoing problems occurred. Then last week, started the car, engine sounded odd, turned off the ignition (no warning lights) - vehicle recovered to main dealer and oil casing replaced for £720.00, dealer called later to say they had started the car up and the engine was knocking, engine broken and I could have a reconditioned one for £10,000.00. I've since read various reviews and this is not uncommon, in fact the main dealer confirmed this to me " I think they make them too complicated". As there was no warning and I had paid over the odds for an approved used car I thought that Landrover might like to contribute to the repair cost - answer NO! Unfortunately Landrover will not provide spare engine parts so my local independent garage cannot fix the problem. They quoted be £7,600.00 for a reconditioned engine from Landrover they said that they could install it after they had replaced the engine of the Landrover sport that was currently on the ramp. My £24,000 car is now after two years worth nothing. Don't make the same mistake as me - avoid this car it has financially ruined me!

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“HSE - great car when/if it works”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 05/10/2013

Bought my Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE directly from Land Rover at 6 months old. Maintained a very expensive full main dealer service history (last service at 72 months cost me £850). Paid for LR extended warranty (which isn't LR - a fact you will discover when you call them for help with issues which you will have). The car has had something major go wrong at least twice a year (wheel bearings, egr valves, suspension, turbo, tracking arms, universal joint, etc...). Had a £6000 repair bill this summer for the turbo. It's just failed its MOT as its brake pipes were too dangerous corroded. A bit galling after it's spent 2 of the previous 3 months in the Land Rover main dealer in Tonbridge, and having had its brake hoses changed at its last service. Have had a year long dialogue with LR customer service. Their modus operandi is to appear to be very concerned when first contacted. Then spend several weeks saying they are discussing with their dealers. Then say it's not their problem and the dealers have done nothing wrong. If you catch them out then they say they are just go betweens and you should speak to the dealer. So for the review. Great car to drive and use when/if it's working. Costs a lot to run (27mpg extra urban, £450 tax, £500-£850 services) but you expect that; it's a big car. Great service when under warranty. LR always return a nicely cleaned car and some put a tin of boiled sweets in the cup holder. Don't expect it to last much past its warranty period without considerable expense though - even if you fork out £900 for the extended warranty. The services the car received at main dealers were probably done badly so things really go wrong after three years. Expect your 3 year old car to be regarded as an old banger by LR dealers and its age used as an excuse for endless problems (even if the same dealer is selling same car for £30k). I would advise against buying one second hand and out of warranty. I would also advise that you don't hold one past its warranty period (3 years old). The extended warranty isn't great. Since it came out of warranty I've had bills in each 12 month period of £3,000, £4,000 and £10,000. If you do buy one and keep it get it serviced by a good local garage that you trust and not a main dealer. The few thousand you might lose on its resale is dwarfed by the costs of poor oil changes (I've had 2 sets of EGR valves and a turbo replaced in last three years - which has cost in excess of £8,000). When it starts going wrong sell it - it doesn't get any better. I should have sold mine three years ago but didn't for reasons that seemed sensible at the time but seem utterly stupid with hindsight! It is a very nice car to have when it works though...

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“good performer”

★★★★☆

written by on 18/06/2013

Brought 2006 Discovery 3 TDSE secondhand in 2009 with 37500km on the clock. overall happy with the performance, driving, towing, and off road it is unbeatable. Very comfortable smooth ride on all surfaces Had a few of the usual faults; - Radio died - handbreak motor replaced - back tail gate electrics All considered the benefits of this all round awesome car outweighed the few issues by far. done 147000km now.

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“Landrover Discovery 2.7 V6 Automatic ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Miffed123 on 10/05/2013

Lovely to drive, looks fantastic. Constant suspension problems, wheel bearing failures, electric parking brake fails and is expensive to replace. Tyres wear unevenly on the edges, terrible mpg (24 mpg), horrible road tax. Purchased one just past three years old £24,000.00 from the main dealer 'approved used' as soon as the six month warranty was over the foregoing problems occurred. Then last week, started the car, engine sounded odd, turned off the ignition (no warning lights) - vehicle recovered to main dealer and oil casing replaced for £720.00, dealer called later to say they had started the car up and the engine was knocking, engine broken and I could have a reconditioned one for £10,000.00. I've since read various reviews and this is not uncommon, in fact the main dealer confirmed this to me " I think they make them too complicated". As there was no warning and I had paid over the odds for an approved used car I thought that Landrover might like to contribute to the repair cost - answer NO! Unfortunately Landrover will not provide spare engine parts so my local independent garage cannot fix the problem. They quoted be £7,600.00 for a reconditioned engine from Landrover they said that they could install it after they had replaced the engine of the Landrover sport that was currently on the ramp. My £24,000 car is now after two years worth nothing. Don't make the same mistake as me - avoid this car it has financially ruined me!

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“Beautiful but too unreliable for words”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 04/05/2013

I bought the diesel version of this car brand new in March 2005. I picked it up with only 3 miles delivery on the clock. Driving home, the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree so my brand new car had to go back into the garage for 3 weeks. Since then we have been plagued with difficulties and the final straw has come as Land Rover have told me I need a new engine. It is 8 years old and has only 96 000 miles - I would have expected more from a diesel. I have contacted Land Rover's head office and they have told me that apart from giving me a favourable deal on a brand new car, there is nothing they can do. I love driving it but it has got to go. Sadly, I have been now put off buying a new Land Rover so will be looking at Volvo from now on. It seems with this car that you can godet good eggs and bad ones, I clearly got a bad one.

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“Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE 2.7 Diesel”

★★★★★

written by SamPop on 27/10/2012

Just bought a Disco 3 2008 HSE Diesel. its done 180,000 klms. the car is fantastic. drives really smooth and am enjoying the all electric options. I could not believe the highway fuel consumption, i drove 2000klms with only 2 full tanks. Very luxury interior. would reccomend.

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Billy1975's Response to SamPop's Review

Written on: 04/12/2012

I've had a Discovery 3 2.7td Auto and only got 19mpg. Suspension fault occured from day 1 and gearbox jammed less than 3 weeks from purchase. This review is obviously from a dealer - why not visit landroverhell for genuine reviews

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“Its worth it!”

★★★★☆

written by danstep1993 on 16/02/2012

We have had this car almost from new, the clock has just hit 130,000 miles. Its been great, The build quality is solid. And its great as a family car! As for problems, we have only had one which was the radio dying cost £400 to be repaired. But from reading other review I seem to be lucky with lack of problems I've had. Only other problems have to be fuel cost, I seem to get about 24mpg and the auto box can sometimes be a little slow to respond. Overall its a great car, and I plan to keep it for as long as i can!

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“lovely big and solid”

★★★★☆

written by tweeedypie on 27/07/2011

When it was suggested to write a review for Land Rover i must say i couldn't be any happier. Good car, solid, a bit thirsty but.... GOOOOOD

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“i have never had a car so unreliable in the garage...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by landrover discovery 3 on 08/03/2011

i have never had a car so unreliable in the garage again after 9 TIMES IN 23 MONTHES to try to stop the car whilst driving along at any speed including 70mph going into limp mode (15-20mph ) complained to landrover direct who just have no interest at all and dont ever seem to log any imformation at all about previous compaints and breakdowns . ALL i would like is FOR THEM to sort the problem . LANDROVERS answer is to when i get it back this time, is to take it back likes landrover where it came from and refuse to keep the car ,good advise when a car is only 23 months old ,wish i had stuck to porche cayanne instead of looking for 7 seats i feel such a fool . DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE CARS JUST NOT SAFE FOR YOUR WIFE AND CHILDREN.

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Guest's Response to landrover discovery 3's Review

Written on: 13/07/2011

my disco tdv6 08 45ki, just broke the engine,no a word for land rover

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“There seem to be some unlucky people about or is it...”

★★★★★

written by on 19/02/2011

There seem to be some unlucky people about or is it BMW/Toyota et al employees on 5th column overtime?! My Land Rover Discovery 3 SE has been no trouble over the last four and a half years. There was one warranty issue within the first nine months over a 'tinkling' noise from the rear diff area . I thought it was probably a loose mud slinger/dust cover but the diff was changed without a quibble. The only other thing recently was a problem with the rear parking sensors which I may have caused myself with my hot water washer cleaning the winter road salt off . This necessitated some cleaning of the conections and all was well again . Would I have another ? Without question although being retired , I will wait for the D5!!

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“Great when it works but uttery dire reliability and...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 17/02/2011

Great when it works but uttery dire reliability and poor dealer service. DO NOT TAKE the chance, you will regret it. Ours had all the usual minor irritations for the warranty period so we decided to take out the offiicial LR extended warranty for £900. Hopeless. This is an aftermarket warranty with a different company so when all the faults happened LR woudl look at it then we woudl have to take it away and get another visit so the warranty company inspector could see it. So long delays and much batting back and forward of responsibility between LR and the warranty provider.
Ours (bought 1 year old with 6K miles) ended up off the road for 10% of its life and the worst thing was that when the clutch failed at 3 1/2 years and 27000 miles (!) it was not accepted by the warranty company because LR had published a technical bulletin to say it was not up to the job, but they woudl not fix it either. When it was dismantled, it turned out the clutch had worn out because two key bolts were not fitted when the car was built. LR customer services said this was 1/3 our fault so we had to cough up £400 for their build quality issues. Dealers not helopful enough and some real ripoff artists (e.g. told neeeded all new brake pads at 11000 miles, but we waited for the light to come on, which did not happen for another 14000 miles- How is that possible) So never again. Buy one at your peril. Even the technicians who used to do the visits for roadside repairs (many) said it was the most unreliable car they had to deal wth and they were terrible out of warranty.

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“Never actually owned one of these but there was a...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 19/11/2010

Never actually owned one of these but there was a knock on my front door this evening from a poor bloke who's Discovery was parked outside my house oozing smoke from under the bonnet. He asked me if I had a fire extinguisher (which I didn't) so we called the fire brigade instead. By the time the firemen arrived , about 5 minutes later, the car was in flames. Ten minutes later in was history - let this be a warning to you all . . .

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Bobthebuildersbigbrother's Comment

Written on: 18/04/2013

Oh Fack off you total waanker, never heard so much shiite
Wha wha wha, I knew a man who knew someone who once...

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“Owned vehicle for 2 years - 43,000 miles on clock and...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 24/09/2010

Owned vehicle for 2 years - 43,000 miles on clock and would no recommend to anyone - no one can explain why the engine has gone bang. main bearings and crank in very poor state and why is the question - landrover cannot answer and only say put new engine in £10,000!!!!!!! cannot get oversize bearings!!!!!!

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“Purchased Disco 3 and have had for nearly 1Year and i...”

★★★★★

written by on 15/09/2010

Purchased Disco 3 and have had for nearly 1Year and i must say it is adictive my wife and i love driving the SE model (with extra's) it is a fantastic SUV and i would highly recommend anybody to buy one.
There is nothing we do not like about this vehicle never let us down and is defernatly a head turner.
Children and dog love the car as there is plenty of room for every one.
7 seater version is a must as it does come in very handy,very easy and quick to raise and lower seat that are stored under the floor in the boot.
fantasticly amazing car.

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Faraja's Comment

Written on: 27/07/2012

discovery has always being range rover stupid lil cousin,i bought a discovery 3 twoyears ago,i couldnt understand why the put a sound contol button on a rear seats where you know kids can get a hand...and there isnt enough space after the back seat are unfolded.and it weighs 2.7 tons...seriously with a trailer at the back?!..

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“Good performance. Very practical. Looks blinging! ...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by 1981linley on 02/08/2010

Good performance. Very practical. Looks blinging! However...very poor reliablity, especially electronic parkbreak, which it seems is somehoe linked to a sensor on the gearbox, parking sensors, gear selection indicators, cruise control, the works. Gearbox must come out to solve! Many, many owners report the same fault, see the discussion forums, yet Land Rover um and ar about dealing with the issues, even when under warranty. The labour costs involved make this repair very expensive. Do not buy!

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“I used to have a 2008 Mitsubishi 3.2 Shogun Elegance....”

★★★★★

written by on 23/05/2010

I used to have a 2008 Mitsubishi 3.2 Shogun Elegance. What a mistake, If you are thinking of having one , DON'T!!! Low MPG and not as advertised either. I should have stuck to what I have trusted before. These cars are the business for taking the childs out in safety, towing a caravan, and general motorway or city driving, well done again to Land Rover with the disco 3. Still the best 4x4 by Far!!!!! Dave Leicester

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“Reading these reviews it is clear that you either have...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 18/05/2010

Reading these reviews it is clear that you either have a good car or a dog.

It's a great design with so many superb little functional details that make it really practical, but....

We've had 3 major faults in less than a year including a nightmare over the electronic management of the suspension. In the words of our mechanic - "never own one of these outside of warrranty".

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“Great car to drive - goes anywhere. However severly...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 04/05/2010

Great car to drive - goes anywhere. However severly let down by reilability. I have had this car from new and it has now been back to the dealer 12 times with faults, all of which have been dealt with under warranty. The problems to date have been:
Clutch
Wheel bearing
Foglights (back twice with the same porblem)
Parking sensors/engine management (back 3 times with the same problem)
Handbrake (jammed on, Back 3 times with same problem)
Exhaust valves - (back twice with same problem)

Otherwise a great car. Would get another but for the exceptionally poor relibility. I pity the poor guy who gets my car second hand.

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“the Landrover Discovery is capable of going anywhere...”

★★★★★

written by on 17/06/2009

the Landrover Discovery is capable of going anywhere and doing anything you ask of it does it with style and good ooks

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