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    Land Rover Discovery 3 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

    Land Rover Discovery 3 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

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    $12,210

    Developed by Land Rover’s owner at the time, Ford, the Discovery - or Disco - 3 was a massive 380mm longer in the wheelbase than the model it replaced.

    Three Ford-sourced engines were on offer, including a 4.4-litre petrol V8, and the Disco had an air suspension system allowing for 240mm of ground clearance.

    The line-up currently starts at $12,210 for the Discovery 3 SE and ranges through to $24,090 for the range-topping Discovery 3 HSE.

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    10.4L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    6 Speed Automatic
    Diesel
    2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
    Reviews For Sale Q&As Wheel Size Towing Capacity Dimensions Fuel Consumption Pricing & Specs News
    Overview
    Likes
    Off-road ability
    Feature packed
    Depreciation means a cheap used buy
    Dislikes
    Careful inspection required
    Diesel's command much more than petrols
    Heavy weight means greter fuel use and brake wear

    Land Rover Discovery 3 FAQs

    Land Rover Discovery 5 - Why do they just call it Discovery?

    Land Rover still refers to the third-generation, L462-series model as the Discovery 5, but the number was dropped in some markets to distance it from the L319-series LR3 and LR4, which were the North American names for the Ford-era Discovery 3 (2003) and Discovery 4 (2009) respectively.

    Though not officially confirmed, it is believed that the name change in both instances was due to the poor reliability reputation that the earlier models gained. The same fate befell the Freelander badge, when its successor became known as the much-more-chic Evoque.

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    Land Rover Discovery 3: Key fob replacement

    The cost varies widely: you can definitely go to your dealer for a replacement, but going to a locksmith is often a cheap option. You can read more about how to replace your key fob here.

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    Land Rover Discovery 3 and BMW X5 2009: Maintenance costs

    What you want isn’t readily available, so I would suggest you survey a number of mechanics specialising in Discoveries and X5s to get the information.

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    Land Rover Discovery 3 Wheel Size

    The Land Rover Discovery 3 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x60 R18 for SUV in 2009 with a wheel size that spans from 8x18 inches.
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    Land Rover Discovery 3 Towing Capacity

    The Land Rover Discovery 3 has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.
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    Land Rover Discovery 3 Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Land Rover Discovery 3 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Land Rover Discovery 3 Fuel consumption

    The Land Rover Discovery 3 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 10.4L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Land Rover Discovery 3 Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Land Rover Discovery 3 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $12,210 and going to $24,090 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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