Discovery 3 For Sale In South Africa
What is Discovery 3?
The Discovery 3 was the first all-original design for the Discovery, although it took some inspiration from the 2002 third generation Range Rover. It features fully independent suspension, and a separate but integrate body and frame (IBF) structure.
Discovery 3 For Sale In South Africa
Browse through the latest Land Rover Discovery 3 cars for sale in South Africa as advertised on Auto Mart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the problems with Discovery 3?
The LR3 was hailed as a major step forward in reliability, but there are one or two issues to be aware of. Fuel injectors clog and need regular cleaning, the steering tie-rod arms wear and can show play at around 60,000 or 80,000 km, and the front lower control arms bushings wear, ultimately requiring replacement.
Whats better discovery 3 or 4?
The Discovery 3 makes a great enthusiast’s 4×4, while the Discovery 4 is more suited to long-distance on-road driving, provided you’re prepared to spend a little more. Both make good family cars, although the later model is smoother and better equipped.
Why do Discovery 3 engines fail?
The most insidious and frequently encountered malfunction of 2.7 TD diesel engines and 3.0 TD diesel engines, which has serious consequences, is an oil leak through the crankshaft front oil seal. This happens unexpectedly, transiently and, as a rule, with the onset of frost.
Will Discovery 3 become a classic?
Age is no barrier to becoming a genuine classic – or at least that’s what we think in the case of the Land Rover Discovery 3, which we believe is the father of the entire modern generation of Land Rover and Range Rover models.
Which Land Rover Discovery is the most reliable?
The good news is that the series II Discovery is much more reliable than most other Land Rovers.
Do all Discovery 3 have air suspension?
Five-seat versions sit on the standard steel suspension, while seven-seat models get the adjustable air suspension setup.
Why is Land Rover so unreliable?
Many Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 reliability issues stem from air suspension failures, Electronic park brake failures, and the dreaded crank-shaft seizures. Given each brand has its faults, and to be fair some are more prone to dependability issues than others. Land Rover owners are for the most part die-hard fans.
Is the Discovery 3 good off-road?
The end result is an immensely-capable off-road and overlanding vehicle. “Even in standard form, the Discovery 3 is an immensely-capable off-road vehicle, and probably more so than a Defender, due to its rear difflock and traction control systems.
Is Land Rover Discovery worth buying?
Yes, the Discovery is a good luxury midsize SUV. It’s plenty posh inside, with two rows of welcoming seats and an expansive cargo hold. The infotainment system is a breeze to use, both engine choices are impressive, and it has solid off-road capability.
Are Used Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Reliability Survey, the Discovery placed last out of eight cars in the luxury SUV. Its reliability rating of 72.1% is truly concerning.
Is Land Rover Discovery a luxury car?
As such, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery soldiers on virtually unchanged. Overall the Discovery is a competitive pick for a midsize luxury SUV amongst rivals such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Genesis GV80, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90.
Where is the Land Rover Discovery built?
Nitra Plant, Slovakia: Makes the Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Defender. Itatiatia Plant, Brazil: Makes the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque.