Compared to its predecessor, the third generation of the Land SUV Rover Discovery began to focus more on ensuring maximum comfort when driving on any roads. This is expressed in the abundance of modern electronic assistants, improved suspension, new interior layout and other upgrades. Land Rover Discovery 3 was very popular in many countries of the world, but the car was produced for only five years.
In showrooms of Land dealers rover SUV Discovery 3 appeared in 2004, immediately showing a decent level of sales. The abundance of innovations, invented specifically for the third generation of Discovery, attracted the attention of not only specialists who handed out all sorts of awards to the novelty, but also ordinary fans of serious off-road vehicles that could not give in to off-road. However, some innovations caused conflicting opinions and sometimes even fears, but over time everything fell into place and Land Rover Discovery III confirmed high status laid down by the predecessors.
Unlike the previous generation, Land Rover Discovery 3 received a more massive appearance, emphasized by huge optics and a large radiator grille. In terms of dimensions, Discovery 3 can be safely called full-size SUV- the length of the body was 4835 mm, the width was within the framework of 2190 mm, and the height was limited to 1837 mm. The Land Rover Discovery 3 has a wheelbase length of 2885 mm and a ride height of 180 mm for versions with basic suspension or from 180 to 285 mm for variable ground clearance versions with air suspension. By the way, in the second case, Discovery 3 was able to overcome fords up to 700 mm deep.
The minimum curb weight of the SUV is 2494 kg.
Salon Discovery 3 had two layout options: a standard five-seater and a seven-seater with two folding side seats in the trunk. The interior received a rather rich finish from high-quality materials, but it was decorated quite simply, in a sense, in a masculine way, without frills and “beauties”, i.e. exactly as the interior of a real SUV, and not an urban SUV, should look like.
However, this did not prevent the manufacturer from offering quite high level interior equipment, as well as to ensure proper driving comfort in all conditions.
Specifications. IN Russian Land Rover Discovery III offered to buyers with only two options power plant: a base diesel engine and a top-end gasoline unit.
In some other markets, there was another gasoline unit in the engine line - a 4.0-liter V6 with a capacity of 219 hp, but since it was not officially in our country, then stop at it detailed specifications we will not.
Let's talk about the base "diesel". In its development, the British were actively assisted by specialists from Ford companies and Peugeot, which made it possible to create enough reliable engine perfectly adapted to the harsh Russian natural conditions. The only weakness of the motor was initially the injection pump and the EGR valve, but during the first in our country service companies all problems have been fixed, so that the "diesel" Discovery 3 can be considered very reliable.
Now about the characteristics. The diesel unit had six cylinders V arrangement with a displacement of 2.7 liters (2720 cm³) and a turbocharging system, which allowed it to develop up to 195 hp. maximum power, as well as to give out 440 Nm of torque. As a checkpoint for base engine the British offered a 6-speed "mechanics" or a 6-band "automatic" Steptronic, which was in special demand because of its reliability and endurance.
Diesel Discovery 3 was distinguished by a fairly acceptable "voracity": With manual transmission average consumption was about 9.4 liters per 100 km, and with the "automatic" - 10.4 liters.
For those who were not going to often surf off-road, but preferred fast driving on asphalt, dealers offered a top-of-the-line 8-cylinder V-twin petrol engine with a total displacement of 4.4 liters (4394 cm³). The flagship motor was capable of producing up to 295 hp. power and about 425 Nm of torque, but at the same time its fuel appetite was as much as 15.0 liters in the combined cycle, which significantly increased the cost of maintaining an SUV. The gasoline unit was aggregated only with a 6-band "automatic".
Land Rover Discovery 3 departed from the traditions of its predecessors and received a monocoque body with an integrated frame, as well as a fully independent multi-link suspension front and rear, which increased the level of comfort when driving on public roads. Many Discovery fans feared that this would adversely affect the SUV's off-road ability, but their fears were quickly dispelled, and the Terrain ResponseTM electronic transmission control system, which was frightening at first, eventually gained popularity and respect among Discovery 3 owners.
Note that in Russia, cars manufactured before 2008 quite often had problems with ball joints, steering tips and silent blocks of the front suspension, but later the British replaced them with reinforced versions, which immediately removed all problems.
In the base Land Rover Discovery 3 received a spring suspension, and in more expensive equipment x was equipped with air suspension, allowing you to adjust the ride height.
All SUVs sold in Russia were equipped with an all-wheel drive system with a 2-speed transfer case and central locking. center differential. In addition, the car received ABS systems, EBD, ETC and HDC.
All wheels used disc brakes(front ventilated), and the rack and pinion steering was supplemented by a hydraulic booster.
In Russia, the third generation of Land Rover Discovery was offered in three equipment options: "S", "SE" and "HSE". Already in the base, the car received 17-inch alloy wheels, front and side airbags, full power accessories, air conditioning, an audio system, a set of electronic assistants, a vehicle tilt angle sensor and an additional engine heating system. The Land Rover Discovery 3 was discontinued in 2009 when it was replaced by the fourth generation Discovery.
Good time everyone. Fulfilled his old dream, bought a Discovery 3. During the short operation, the car left very conflicting feelings, with which you will continue to ride this suitcase.
I have always liked the appearance of this miracle. A suitcase is a suitcase, HSE equipment. Everything is parallel and perpendicular. The interior parts are of high quality, nothing creaks, it does not irritate the eye. The look of the car is not modern to call the language, but it doesn’t matter to me.
The car was bought as a family car, for trips to the sea by a family of 4 and taking the floor of the house with you on these trips. With this, the discary copes with a bang. Consumption on the highway is 8-9 liters, I personally have enough power reserve for overtaking, although not a rocket even once. The diesel engine rumbles pleasantly, it is almost inaudible in the cabin. If you put on a cruise 140, you can generally fall asleep. Rides in a straight line quietly, softly and comfortably, pneuma works out pretty well. Of course, abrupt rebuilding is not his forte, but the car does not pretend to be. The track on the pavement is also noticeable, but this is expected. There are a lot of glove compartments, cup holders, recesses in the cabin to decompose and arrange everything. Lots of places. Illumination tidy green, at night does not irritate the eyes. The climate works perfectly, set 22 and forgot. Not all cars do this. Surprisingly the back rear seat not adjustable for tilt, but it would not hurt, since it somewhat causes discomfort to passengers.
Strengths:
Practical
Weak sides:
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2007 Part 3
Hi all. Here comes the end of the fifth year of ownership of Disco 3. Mileage is already 98,000 km. A lot happened during this run. But there were no sudden breakdowns. I'll start in order.
Thousand 60 shook the suspension. Replaced silent blocks, tie rod ends, ball. It’s not that everything was smashed, it’s just not so comfortable anymore. And I don't like it if there's something wrong with the car. Our roads are terrible, I operate mainly in the city, and even with comfortable suspension many potholes just do not feel. Naturally, I drove over bumps, I drive and I will drive.
At 90 thousand, the air suspension compressor burned out. Of course, it didn't just burn out. Thousands of 70 (one and a half years before) the compressor began to make an extraneous sound during operation. Somehow I didn't pay much attention to it. Before his death, for two weeks, he periodically began to give an error about a suspension malfunction. Something was not up to the car then, he flew into the hospital. And one day this error did not go away. Went like this for a week. Suspension slowly lowered, but not so fast. Took it to service. 27500 compressor plus some for the work.
Strengths:
Weak sides:
It so happened that 1.5 years ago he moved to live outside the city. In winter, the roads are not cleaned, the roads themselves are not very good, and the previous car began to creak in the cabin. It became a pity to kill the car, and she asked for a replacement - either sell it or invest in wheels and upcoming repairs, which were not there at all for 180 thousand km.
After a long search between Tuareg, Discovery 3, Land Cruiser 100, Land Cruiser Prado 120, BMW X3, Tiguan was chosen by Diskar. Building a house involves transportation oversized cargo, with my pace of life, it is much easier for me to arrive at Leroy Merlin at 11 pm, load the car with something and go home than to order delivery or look for it on the spot. In terms of the truck, Diskar is great - almost 2m of a flat floor and cubic correct forms trunk work wonders. This winter there were some wildest snowfalls, and I didn’t drive calmly on this monster, but drove home. Of course, it was the case and we were sitting, but this is from that story about “Dad, do we have a real SUV?” ...
On New Year traveled to Finland rear end the car was littered with things up to the headrests - 4 friends from another car were carrying a dog in the trunk, so all the things went with us. In the summer we can go somewhere else to ride long distances.
Strengths:
- The monumentality of the car
- Number of options
- Comfort
Weak sides:
- The myth of reliability
- Not the most liquid car on secondary market
Part 2
Greetings to all.
Yes, it's been 5 years already. But every day he continues to delight in everything. The interior is not overwritten, the paint is holding up well. The car is in the cold and sun all year round, but there are no problems with the body. Is it only small chips, moreover, above the windshield, and the Land Rover letters on the hood were rubbed. WITH last review nothing broke. Changed something on the suspension. Changed Pirelli tires Ice&Snow for the same. They are winter, but I ride them all year round. Very convenient and practical, for high-speed and braking performance does not affect in any way. Maybe, really, due to smart electronics. Well, okay. The main thing is that I do not experience discomfort and uncertainty when cornering and braking or accelerating.
The second winter does not work Webasto, installed by the dealer at the time of purchase. I need to get it checked out this summer. This winter it was that the interior could not warm up normally for an hour. I had problems last winter that the car would not start even at -10. The second season I add anti-gel, it seems to start up more reliably. Maybe diesel fuel got better.
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Comfort
Weak sides:
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2008
This review is a continuation of the Land Rover stories I drive. Now a story about the impressions of using Discovery 3. Previous reviews are here.
Since the last review, I have driven 25,000 km on Discovery, of course, I got used to the car, not completely, but still. That negativity and misunderstanding, and somewhere even rejection, that I experienced when I moved from the Freelander, almost left, instead of them there was a feeling of solidity of the car. Or monumentality, like, damn it, next to the statue of Peter I, well, of course, I drive it))).
So, LR Discovery 3 in the HSE configuration, that is, the maximum, but without additional. equipment, monitor type and 3rd row of seats. Yes, yes, do not be surprised, there are 7 local Diskari. With a diesel, 6-cylinder engine with a volume of 2.7 liters, a power of 190 horsepower and a torque of 600 Nm, however, I can’t feel a second parameter. Why Discovery was bought is described in detail in the previous part. http://avtomarket.ru/users/soncy/garage/36402/opinions/24941/
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2006
Already twice wrote about his car, last summer 2008. And now there was time, and the most interesting thing is that there was a desire to briefly describe the three-year operation of this car. The thought flashed that I might finally get out of the crisis. Maybe psychological. I must say right away that I just want to tell my attitude to this car, the main thing is that I don’t want to part with it and I’m not going to.
Reliability. The car never got up in the middle of the road. It always drove, but it didn't always start. In general, in the winter I suffered with it. When it gets cold, it doesn't want to start. I don’t know what this is connected with, but it’s annoying to carry out all sorts of diagnostics - I don’t trust our service. My father bought an updated Fril2 - he has no problems, although the anti-gel does not pour. And at me both last, and this winter already froze. This is strange, but I still don’t consider this car technically problematic, as many people say, maybe I just really like it so far, or maybe there weren’t such problems as others had. For all the time, the electronics gave out a garland three times, but this did not cause any particular problems.
Salon. All for 5 points. And spaciousness, and ergonomics, and sound insulation, and visibility. I already wrote, but I will repeat for those who want to buy this car. If you want a retractable interior to the floor, then take only the HSE version, in the rest the seats are removed by reclining the seat, and this is not a profitable transformation. Of special stages bought only rubber mats, nothing else is needed.
Strengths:
- Comfortable
- Beautiful
- Multifunctional
- Excellent suspension
- Excellent noise isolation
Weak sides:
- Does not like frost from -20
- Disgusting windshield wipers
- Small crickets in the cabin
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2008 Part 4
It's been two years since we first met. The car continues to please, but, probably, only now I began to evaluate it objectively. All cars have their pros and cons, and so does Discovery. I will tell you more about them later.
In two years, we only dashed off 17,000 km. Nothing in the car did not break, did not fail, did not freeze. Someone will definitely say - the run is ridiculous! But someone manages to break even for 1-2 thousand, and it happens more than once. Especially when it comes to an Indian car :)
Appearance of the machine. View from the outside.
Strengths:
- capacity
- Comfort
- Safety
- brakes
- Miscellaneous nice things
Weak sides:
- Serious ones have not been identified. Read about the small ones in the review
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2005
I must say right away that there were a lot of cars: from Lada to BMW, but it was the third DISCOVERY that hooked me.
When financially matured to buying a used one in a living state, we considered different variants— X5, Touareg, Americans. But there is no other such stylish and brutal car. If only Gelik ... So the designers 5+. A classic - it has always been, is and will be. This is not some Korean-Japanese-eyed trough. Although I feel very good about the LC-100 :)
Now to the point: a car for all occasions — and shit, and around the city. The 2.7 turbo diesel engine is certainly not for racing, but quite good for constant driving. By the way, the speaker, despite the weight of about 2.5 tons, is not bad. Moreover, the consumption in the city is 13-15 liters, on the highway 10.5, this is at an average speed of 120. Air suspension is a thing! It seems that the roads have become better.
Strengths:
- Visibility
- prestige
- Design
Weak sides:
- It gets dirty quickly, as, indeed, all jeeps
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2008
Hi all. I have long wanted to write a review, but I specifically waited when I hit at least 50,000 km, so as not to jinx it.
My choice of car model took place according to other criteria, unlike other owners this car, I need a car to perform quite understandable functional tasks. I am engaged in travel and tourism, I need a car in order to comfortably deliver me and a large number of cargo commercials for 350-500 km from Moscow, and the last 50 km along forest roads. To summarize, the main requirements were as follows:
- true full-time all-wheel drive with center differential and reduction gear
- big trunk
- diesel engine
- comfort and safety on the road
I chose between cars within 1.5 million rubles, well, maybe a little more expensive. The car is more expensive than 2 million rubles in my understanding is nonsense, with such an amount it is better to buy a 1-room apartment. Okay, everyone has their own approaches. In short, I chose between Pajero 4, Land Cruiser Prado, Land Rover Discovery 3 and Hummer 3. This real SUVs, which have a true four-wheel drive and are adapted for off-road driving. In addition, they are comfortable and have a set of active and passive safety equipment.
Pajero 4 is a well-deserved car, it could have been taken, but there were only petrol versions in expensive equipment + 3 row of seats completely unnecessary + stealing. You had to wait 3 months for the necessary equipment, but you didn’t want to. The Land Cruiser Prado, by definition, is gasoline + stolen + 3 row seats + much more expensive than 1.5 million rubles, somehow I didn’t really like it. I would take a Hummer if it were not for gasoline and, accordingly, gluttonous + at that time were more expensive than the required amount.
Strengths:
- Comfort
- Four-wheel drive
- Big trunk
Weak sides:
- Soft suspension
- Wipers, mudguards - consumables
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2005 Part 3
Good day!
I continue my review. I really had to make the box, because once again I repeat that at the opening it turned out to be a lot mechanical damage. The amount for repairs, although increased, but not by much, gave 138,000 rubles for repairs. Almost all the insides in the box have changed + new fill oils!!!
Having traveled for 2 months, the worst happened: I was signed up for the next MOT, while driving there was some kind of noise, as if the turbine was whistling, I wanted to see this reason at the same time. I’m driving in the morning for MOT (fortunately, there was more than one), while driving, acrid smoke sharply poured into the passenger compartment, pressed the brake pedal and to the side of the road, the brake pedal failed, my happiness was that there was enough fluid or pressure in the pipe to ensure that the car still stopped (the handbrake does not work at speed, because it is electromechanical, in this situation this is a huge minus). Running out of the car, I open the hood, and there is a flame (the day before I got out of the car and accidentally put a fire extinguisher with a first-aid kit in the garage), while I poked into the trunk for a fire extinguisher, while I began to stop passing cars, my brother began to pull things and documents out of the car. We must pay tribute to our drivers: several cars stopped, fire extinguishers were found, and most importantly, a key to unplug the battery note: emergency call services anywhere in Russia on the road from a mobile phone - tel. 112). As a result, the flame was extinguished, by this time arrived fire engine, spilled the engine compartment from the fire hose, a traffic police car drove up, fixed it. While everyone was leaving, I immediately called the insurance company, I didn’t get through to the local office, I called hotline to the Moscow office, the manager reports that my case does not fall under the insured event (later I really found out that Insurance companies they do not insure against fire, they only insure against arson), and I have full CASCO. Then I call a tow truck, there are no crane-type tow trucks for such a tonnage in our city, only a winch. A car arrived, they tried with a winch, it turned out that the box and the handbrake were blocked, I called the service where I was going for maintenance, explained the situation. The mechanics were sent, the box was unlocked, the pads too, I call a tow truck for a new one and take it to the service.
Strengths:
- Machine capacity
Weak sides:
- Reliability
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2008 Part 3
Hi all!
A year has passed unnoticed... There are 9,000 thousand on the odometer... The first MOT has been completed... In this review, in addition to describing the MOT and the costs of it, I will tell you about several "adventures" that happened to my Suitcase over the past year and ended happily for me and for my car)
In the summer, turning on the primer, I see an “oil painting”. On the road (about 1 km to the village) there is a gazelle, frankly speaking, not on the road, but in a ditch next to it ... however, only half of the car, which cannot but rejoice. And around her run-help-advise 4 people. And it immediately becomes clear that she and her “crew” need our help with Chemodan ... since cars are passing by. I drive closer, I recognize my neighbors ... I don’t remember from which street, but I already decided to help anyway) flat road unsuccessfully avoided oncoming traffic (on that day the traffic on our road was very busy), and smoothly moved out right side into the ditch. They cannot get out on their own (gazelle and 4 people). I told them "Is there a cable?" I didn’t want to get my own ... “Yes!”, I “How many tons?” And then it turned out that their gazelle was empty and weighed about 600 kg (to be honest, I didn’t believe it ... but I understand gazelles ... “400 of which are the engine!” said the owner of the gazelle), which I didn’t understand at 200))) In general, I didn’t feel their suitcase (600 kg ... or how much?) at all, which could not but rejoice me). With a gazelle coped and went home.
Strengths:
- Appearance!
- Resilience (tfu three times). Once I even forgot to open it!
- comfort, organization inner space… and its QUANTITY
- Lots of air in the cabin. Five people + ALL luggage and a lot of things fit without problems. I stretch my arms forward, and another 20 cm to the windshield)
- Air suspension. Smoothly, softly ... roll
- Light!!! Adaptive bi-xenon — it's something! Especially in yards
- Engine. Economically, but if necessary, nimble. Can be taught ... and starts to eat fuel)
- Climate. Now completely figured out, does not cause trouble
Weak sides:
- Poor road holding. Have to steer (maybe standard tires let us down)
- Valky in turns. For comfort…
- 1.5 liter bottles in the pockets of the front doors pretend to be "crickets"
Review Land Rover HSE (Land Rover Discovery) 2007 Part 2
Good afternoon or evening, well, or night, everyone. Our country is huge and reading motorists live everywhere.
I read the comments on my previous review about owning a Discovery 3(http://www.avtomarket.ru/users/maxx76/garage/30052/opinions/18238/)and I wanted to expand my story somewhat. I did not try to convince anyone that Land Rover is great car, and even more so to say that it is better than the X5 (my review, which caused so much controversy about cattle driving SUVshttp://www.avtomarket.ru/users/maxx76/garage/30221/). This different cars and it's hard to compare them. X5 honestly worked out the money spent on it and gave a bunch of pleasant moments from owning this car. Moreover, the X5 was sold for exactly the same money as it was bought. His role in this was played by the fact that he himself was engaged in the delivery, payment to America, customs and transfer from the port in Kotka. It turned out to tailor 5-6 thousand dollars. But he, like Disco, had his drawbacks and shortcomings. And the main disadvantage is criminality. When they ask how it was possible to get morally tired of the X5, I answer: buy such a car and try to secure it competently from theft and at the same time insure it cheaply in a normal company. I drive Disco with one native key and its insurance at 4.5%, and on the X5 there was an alarm, an electric lock on the hood, a submersible immobilizer in the tank, an immobilizer that is activated only at the start of movement, of course, a native anti-theft + satellite, that is, to start You need to press six different buttons in a certain sequence. Otherwise, the evil aunt calls and asks various stupid questions. This is good when you still need to go somewhere, but if you just need to throw a bag in the trunk. Loading at the dachas generally turned into a circus. And with all this garden with signaling, insurance still cost 8.5%. While driving the X5, it seems to have gotten used to it. When he moved to Disco, I realized how these signaling strained. By the way, I sold the X5 to a friend, so we trained with the signaling for an hour and still he was awesome for the first week from this exercise for fingers and brains.
I am not a fan of any specific brand. Moreover, I don’t want to get into an eternal dispute, which is better: the Japanese or the Germans. I tried to simply objectively describe my acquaintance with Discovery. Although I usually read reviews myself after I buy another car. But probably the majority of people choose a car with their head, and not with my eyes (as Small child: “Oh, I liked it. I want everything here). Maybe my review will help someone to accept final decision about buying or not Discovery. Moreover, dealers already have Disco 4 with a new diesel engine of 245 l / s. (from my point of view, an inadequately high price of 2520 thousand rubles for HSE with navigation) and the remains of Disko 3 2008 (1780 thousand rubles for HSE).
Strengths:
- high-torque diesel
- Good optics and noise isolation
- Excellent air suspension
Weak sides:
- Terrible service from OD
- Weak brakes
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2006
Bought in March 2008 with a mileage of 80,000 km from a friend. I bought it by accident, I mainly considered SUVs like ML and X5. Diesel is not considered at all (there was a prejudice). I took it mainly because of freshness (1.5 years, the cars in question were at least 4-5 years old)) and prices (80% of the market at that time).
Strengths:
- Salon
- Review
- off-road
Weak sides:
- Expensive and difficult to repair
Review Land Rover HSE (Land Rover Discovery) 2007
Good day everyone!!!
Car October 2007. Purchased in February 2009 with a mileage of 42,000 km. To date, mileage is 58,000 km. Bought this car almost by accident. It's time to change the X5. It's not that the car is tired, rather I'm mentally tired of it. The car was in 2005, he drove himself from America a three-year-old with a mileage of 100,000 km. For a year and a mileage of 20,000 km. maintenance machine cost 7500 rubles. (changed oil and filter twice in Stirlitz). So as not to talk about the reliability of amerekos, but I only have good impression, maybe I was really very lucky (thanks to the person who chose and sent it there). Well, here zasverbilo in one place. Like a crisis, everyone grabs a new freebie from dealers. I need something too.
Experience with Discovery 3 was extensive. Moreover, it cannot be called successful. Two such pieces carry the leadership at work in 2005 and 2007, respectively. One from a friend in 2006. Those who were workers periodically came to the office on a tow truck, periodically left on the same paid devices from the office in the direction of the dealer station. My friend and I went to Finland, his Disko died at two o'clock in the morning on a deserted Finnish road without any hope of revival. If not fast Finnish guys on a tow truck, then by morning we would have turned into frozen mammoths. As a result of two days, 700 euros and this miracle came to life. They said that "shit is your Russian diesel fuel."
Strengths:
- Comfortable fit
- Good air suspension
- Excellent cross
- good engine
- Cool soundproofing
Weak sides:
- Disgusting brakes for a car with such a mass
- Mediocre handling
- Low service level
Review Land Rover Discovery 2.7 TdV6 (Land Rover Discovery) 2008 Part 2
Good afternoon
So I decided to write about the features of Discovery in Moscow and beyond. Soon it will be a year since I own this wonderful car, the first delight of buying has passed … there was a second — from operation.
So how is it in the winter. Starts easy though severe frosts and it wasn’t, but Disco inspires confidence that there will be no problems with this even in severe cold (webasto, however). Windshield thaws completely in 10 minutes (provided that ice is 2-5 mm thick on it, and without it even faster), this time is spent on sweeping snowdrifts from the roof and hood, while the interior warms up well. You sit down in warm car, on a warm seat. Too bad it doesn't have a heated steering wheel
Strengths:
- economy
- Possibilities of interior transformation / capacity
- The overall impression of the car - power, confidence
- Good cross
Weak sides:
- Some little things in the ergonomics of the cabin
In full bloom
From the very beginning, it was conceived as more affordable alternative the prestigious Range Rover. However, speaking frankly, Discovery has tangibly approached its aristocratic relative only in the third generation. The car could boast of a solid appearance before, but high-quality, noble finishes and a comfortable interior appeared only in 2004. Thanks to independent suspension, which replaced continuous beam bridges, with a pair of new, more powerful and high-torque motors, “Disco” began to drive on asphalt with pleasure.
However, do not think that the firm from Solihull has sacrificed off-road traditions. load-bearing body reinforced with an integrated frame, the all-wheel drive system is supplemented with a reduction (by 2.93 times) gear and a rigid blocking of the center differential. And all this is already on the very available version. In expensive trim levels, Discovery-3 is equipped with an air suspension that increases ground clearance up to 240 mm, and very comfortable electronic system"Terrain Rispons" management work transmission in different conditions: say, on gravel, in deep ruts or sand. The driver only needs to determine what the car has under the wheels, and set the rotary knob opposite the corresponding icon. How to drive, Land Rover will figure it out for itself. In general, very serious, intelligent and capable car. It remains to be seen how reliable it is.
Body and its electrical equipment
Sales of the third "Disco" in Russia began in 2005. But to this day, copies from the first batches look quite presentable. The metal staunchly resists anti-icing reagents, blisters and corrosion sores can be found only in places where scratches and chips are not tinted in time. However, if in general the Discovery body is not afraid of our salt and dirt, then some of its equipment still suffers. Let's say it often needs to be replaced REAR DOOR UPPER LOCK. The contacts and wiring of the FOG LIGHTS installed in the bumper are rotting. Sometimes the SOUND SIGNAL attached immediately behind the radiator grill failed. When replacing it, the mechanics for the first time also installed protective cover However, this did not always help. The problem was completely solved in 2008, when the design of the “beep” was changed.
However, all parts that failed due to manufacturing defects and miscalculations during development, during warranty period dealers changed it for free. Including a plastic tongue, and a latch for a gas tank cap LOCK. It opens by pressing, but in winter, due to frozen moisture, the lock sometimes did not work, and an attempt to pry off the lid with something - usually with a key or a screwdriver - led to breakage of weak plastic parts. For owners who have experienced similar situation, the mechanics probably arranged an educational program: the frozen cover can be opened by removing a small trim panel in the trunk and pulling the cable.
There are also several weaknesses in the electrical equipment of the cabin. Happened to be buggy RADIO- the lights went out, the sound disappeared. If the flashing did not help, the “music” was changed. Backlashes of the FRONT SEATS equipped with electric drives were fought by adjusting the position of the motors. Finally, with small daily runs, the BATTERY did not receive a proper charge, which is why its resource was noticeably reduced. However, this feature applies to almost all cars.
Transmission
The appearance of "Terrain Rispons" caused fear: somehow electronics will manifest itself in difficult conditions? AND weak spots really showed up. It happened that already in the first year the LOCK MOTOR died rear differential. The body lowered to the lower position, and malfunction lights could light up on the instrument panel all-wheel drive transmission, "protivobuks", an assistant when driving on ascents and descents, and even automatic transmission. Although the systems themselves are absolutely serviceable, and the box, very rarely and with impressive runs, sins with the failure of the TORQUE CONVERTER, which is accompanied by jerks and vibrations when driving.
However, most of the problems in the control system all-wheel drive happened due to the negligence of the owners. The ELECTRONIC UNIT "Terrain Rispons" is located under the casing on the central tunnel. Some managed to fill electronic boards with soda. The AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR was also unlucky. Some took the plastic cover of the compressor housing for a platform for a jack. As a result of attempts to raise the car in this way, the body bracket broke - it was necessary to change the entire air pump. On spring suspension versions not equipped with Terrain Rispons, the aforementioned problems did not occur by definition. Yes, and the MCP is very reliable. The clutch of careful drivers, as a rule, easily lives up to 100 thousand km. So if you are not confused by the lack of an automatic transmission, then we would recommend just a simple version with conventional springs and shock absorbers.
Chassis and steering
It quickly became clear that for the Discovery-3 suspension parts, it was not so much off-road sorties that were terrible as broken asphalt. Where roads are profusely littered with pits and potholes, front HUBs rarely live more than 30,000, and lower BALL JOINTs go even less. Otherwise, the Land Rover has a fairly strong chassis, most of its elements need to be replaced with runs of only 100-120 thousand.
However, keep in mind that sorting out the air suspension is much more expensive than replacing the shock absorbers and springs with a conventional one. Service life brake pads 20-25 thousand km, discs run three times longer. For a heavy car - a very good indicator. However, after two or three years of operation, it happens that the MECHANISM OF THE ELECTRIC DRIVE OF THE HANDBRAKE jams, which cannot be cured - only a replacement.
Engines
The vast majority of Discoveries sold were equipped with a 190-horsepower V-shaped turbodiesel “six”. Which, in general, is not surprising. Developed jointly by Ford and Peugeot engineers, the 2.7-liter engine is comfortable off-road, economical, accelerates a heavy car well on the highway and costs smart money. However, the engine, created in 2004, did not bypass childhood illnesses.
If failures of Glow Plugs or failures at runs over fifty thousand of the EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE can be considered a phenomenon on modern diesels quite common, then a high-pressure fuel pump leak is a fairly serious jamb. Moreover, in the Land Rover engine, the pump is located in the collapse of the cylinder block, and fuel leakage can cause a fire. Of course, as soon as such a dangerous disease was revealed, a recall action was immediately organized. Faulty high-pressure fuel pumps were replaced with similar ones, and the owners were given fuel additives designed to reduce the impact of not the highest quality domestic “diesel fuel” on the pump output shaft seal, which, in fact, leaked over time. However, the additives did not help much, so Land Rover organized another recall, now the mechanics installed modified high-pressure fuel pumps, which really stopped snotty. However, when choosing a diesel "Disco" in the secondary market, you should not be especially afraid of a problem with its fuel pump.
You just need to go to the official service and check the car for revocable shares: if the previous owner for some reason did not replace what he should have, you can do it for free even after the warranty expires. You can also protect yourself from problems with a diesel engine in a more radical way - choose a modification with a gasoline “eight”. Any characteristic problems mechanics do not remember with this motor. Yes, sometimes, every 30-50 thousand kilometers, you have to flush the throttle valve, but that's all. Moreover, despite the substantial difference in the prices of new modifications, more powerful gasoline versions cost almost the same as diesel ones in the secondary market. The only thing is that the V8 drinks almost twice as much fuel.
Buying?
The high prices for used Discovery-3s are primarily due to the start of sales of the next generation car, which has risen in price significantly and costs from 1,895,000 rubles. However, this does not detract from the merits of the “treshka” itself, in particular, its diesel modification with a manual gearbox and spring suspension. This is exactly the one Lucky case when simplicity became the key to good health. But we would still beware of buying a Land Rover with the Terrain Rispons system.
Although service work on a machine with an out-of-warranty official stations provide a 45 percent discount and spare parts for all Land Rover models have fallen in price since the new year, diagnostics and repairs are still complex electronics can cost a pretty penny. Yes, and the air suspension is not eternal, and sorting it out, as we have already mentioned, is significantly more expensive than the usual one.
New with a guarantee, for the same money
Previous generations of Land Rover Discovery (first and second generations) still cause a lot of trouble to their owners to this day. True, with each new generation of problems became less and less.
For example, the 2nd generation, which was produced from 1998 to 2004, turned out to be more tenacious than the first. But already from 2004 to 2009, the 3rd generation of Discovery began to be produced, now we will deal with this car in more detail in terms of technical troubles and operational difficulties.
The first and most noticeable difference of the 3rd generation is that it began to actually use a lot of different electronics. For example, there is Terrain response- a system that allows you to use the joystick to adjust the modes of the suspension, engine, gearbox and even brakes. But as you know, the more electronics, the more problems, since electronics quite often fail after a while.
If on the first cars this generation there was a slightly damp software, and glitches in the operation of the equipment were very often noticed, then on newer cars it was necessary to update this very often software which is also troublesome. Over time, problems with the software have been fixed.
In addition, after several years of using this car there are problems with contacts, the wiring rots under the insulation, and the connectors bloom, so they have to be lubricated with grease. From such problems with contacts, the sound may disappear, the turn signals themselves may turn on, even the doors of the locks may be blocked. But most importantly, the Terrain Response system suffers greatly from this. For example, even if contact with the ABS sensor is lost, the speedometer may turn off, and all the instrument panel lights may light up, and even the suspension may drop to the middle position.
In most cases, instead of springs on the 3rd generation Discovery, there are pneumatic elements, which can also present a lot of problems to their owners. For example, replacing just one reciprocating compressor will cost 1250 euros. When driving off-road, it is worth remembering that this compressor is located near the left rear wheel, and it can be easily damaged if there is no special protection, which is an additional option. Also, during the replacement of wheels, it is worth reminding the service station employees so that they do not think that the compressor casing is a place for a jack.
There are times when the Land Rover Discovery 3 can fall on one side - here it may be the case wheel suspension position sensor(there are only 4 of them, each of which costs about 100 euros). It may also be the case that the tightness on the air springs has disappeared. Usually, this happens after about 130,000 km. mileage, because microcracks appear in the rubber sheath. New air bellows cost about 500 euros. After about the same 130 thousand km. mileage it's time to change the shock absorbers on a normal spring suspension. The price for the front shock absorbers is 250 euros, and for the rear shock absorbers 350 euros. As for the wheel bearings, they can fail even earlier - their replacement will cost 200 euros for the front ones, and 80 euros for the rear ones. This is because the front wheel bearings come with swivel cams.
On those cars that were produced before 2008 after 40,000 km. the suspension starts to rumble and require a bulkhead. And that's pretty common on these cars. You can install stronger ball joints, they are considered reinforced and cost 50 euros, it is also often necessary to change the silent blocks of levers, although they are not expensive - about 15 euros each. But the steering tips serve no more than 60,000 km. and they can be changed separately from the entire steering mechanism.
Yes, and the steering mechanism itself may require attention, here rack and pinion mechanism, he has after 60 thousand km. backlash may appear, it is better to adjust it immediately, it will cost less than buying a new rail for 1000 euros. And if a knock suddenly appears in the steering shaft, where the cardan is attached, then there is no need to rush to correct this situation, but this can always be done by replacing the shaft for about 150 euros.
Discovery 3rd generation has a locking rear differential. But it may fail over time, due to the fact that the electric motor of the lock drive is poorly protected from dirt. As a rule, if the car has traveled off-road, then dirt on the electric motor cannot be avoided. If you clean the motors, then the lock will work again, though not for long. At all, change the electric motors of the lock actuator under warranty, and if you do it at your own expense, such a replacement will result in 900 euros, and if the motor is restored at the factory, you will have to fork out about 550 euros. By the way, if the rear differential lock fails, this may also mean that the transfer case control unit has broken. This block located under the hood, near the battery. If you suddenly decide to wash the engine, then you must do it carefully so as not to wet this block, because it does not like water.
As for gearboxes, transfer box, mechanical box ZF, they last a long time and do not create problems. There are modifications from 6 step box machine ZF 6HP26, then in it you just need to monitor the shaft seals and oil pump, together with its seals, especially after 150,000 km. run. If you drive more quickly, with slippage, then this will lead to more rapid wear torque converter, twitches will also appear while driving. To make a transmission bulkhead, you need to pay about 2500 euros. There are such cases that after an off-road raid automatic transmission starts to confuse gears, and switch them jerkily, here it may be the case in the box control unit. You can reset the settings in this block and the problem will go away by itself.
On Russian market most Discovery 3s are diesel. Usually this is a V6 engine with a volume of 2.7 liters, which was developed jointly by companies such as Land Rover, Ford, Jaguar and Peugeot-Citroen.
These motors use a power supply system common rail, in which Siemens injectors are installed, each of which costs 500 euros. Instead of solenoids, there are piezoelectric elements, so you need to refuel only with high-quality fuel. Low-quality fuel does not like not only the engine, but also autonomous heater Webasto to repair it you need to pay about 500 euros. If low-quality fuel is really flooded, then the troubles that have appeared can be immediately noticed - thick smoke will appear on the left side, near the front wheel.
On engines that were produced before 2007, failures often occur due to the fact that exhaust gas recirculation valves are clogged with soot. A new such valve costs about 300 euros. If the valves are clogged, then the symptoms will be a loss of power, and the engine will also be difficult to start. And if you came across a diesel Discovery 3, modified to Euro-4, then you must remember that there were frequent cases on these machines that the fuel pump needed to be replaced high pressure. Many of these vehicles were recalled under warranty. If you change this node yourself, then the cost will be 1500 euros. The high pressure fuel pump is installed in the collapse of the block, so if it breaks front bearing, then diesel fuel will spurt all over engine compartment- a column of smoke will appear, such that the driver will have unforgettable memories. Therefore, in order to avoid such troubles with a car manufactured before 2009 in the future, one should ask the seller if the pump was replaced under warranty.
Turbine breaks very rarely, but if this happens, then its repair will be quite problematic, because it is inconvenient to climb up to it, many parts must be removed, so such work will cost at least 500 euros. There are also simpler problems with the turbine, to fix which you just need to change the rotor with bearings, which cost 500 euros. But if this is not done, then you will have to buy a new node, which will cost 2600 euros.
Also important check coolant level: if it is small, then this may mean that a crack has appeared in the heat exchanger of the recirculation system.
And in general, diesel engine quite resistant, its compression ratio is rather low, so its resource is quite large - more than 500 thousand km. It is also important not to forget to change the timing belt every 120 thousand km. If the belt is not changed on time and breaks, you will have to buy a new cylinder block, because it cannot be repaired, and its cost is 4,500 euros. It will be cheaper to throw away such a car.
IN petrol versions an aluminum cylinder block is used. The motor is from the Jaguar V8 and the timing chain is installed in the timing drive, which does not require replacement at all. This motor does not create serious problems, there are some little things like replacing gaskets and seals after 120 thousand km. run. This 8-cylinder engine is adapted for off-road driving, even at different bank angles, the oil is always where it is needed, thus there is no oil starvation. In rare cases, it happens that refuse fuel pumps , which cost 150 euros for new ones, it also happens that the ignition coils fail (new ones cost 60 euros), injectors, each of which costs 250 euros, servos throttle valve– 350 euros.
There is also a less powerful gasoline engine from Ford - V6, volume 4 liters, it's pretty rare engine, it was installed only on American and Australian versions, so in Russia it can be found extremely rarely.
Body
As you know, the body on the first generation was considered a real problem - rust appeared at the joints. On the 3rd generation, Discovery began to use winged metal only on the hood and in the tailgate sash. All other body parts are made from galvanized steel, for which rust is nothing.
The Land Rover is not as reliable as the Land Cruiser, but in terms of reliability, the Discovery 3 is no worse than the Volkswagen Touareg. The 3rd generation of Discovery has really become more successful than its predecessors. And the fact that electronics is sometimes naughty is a common thing in automotive world. Now the 4th generation of Discovery is being sold at full speed, but we will talk about it next time.
In general, a British car requires careful treatment and maintenance at a company service. It is possible and necessary to buy second-hand 3rd generation Discoveries, because they favorable prices. The cost of the car falls by about 15% per year from the initial cost. Now the car of 2008-2009 costs around 900,000 - 1,500,000 rubles. It is better to buy younger cars.
Driving experience Land Rover Discovery III
Under the hood, Discovery has 190 hp. With. power, and the weight of the car is approximately 2.5 tons. But this car has good traction, especially on low revs. Plus, the diesel engine comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Therefore, in every gear, the Discovery 3 has excellent traction and the car accelerates confidently and quickly.
The cabin has good sound insulation, especially since this diesel engine runs very quietly and with the least vibrations. Is it true trim on the steering wheel after 50,000 km. mileage starts to climb, even leaves small pieces of dyed leather on the hands. The chairs themselves are trimmed with high-quality leather, and they will be able to maintain their appearance for a long time.
In terms of management diesel version Discovery is the same as the gasoline one, it clearly follows a given trajectory, it keeps confidently when cornering. The reaction to movement is not very high, it even makes driving a car more comfortable. But if you make sharp turns, then there will be big rolls. The 3rd Discovery has a stabilization system that does not turn off and always makes sure that the car goes along its trajectory. Also, there is an excellent smoothness of movement, except that the car shakes slightly on the waves, but in general, a rather pleasant car.
If you are interested in other opinions on the purchase of a used Land Rover Discovery 3, then it would not be superfluous to look next video, where in addition to useful story, you will also get a visual demonstration:
