What to look for when buying a used Land Rover Discovery 3

If you want a 4x4 that combines luxury, space and performance, consider a used Land Rover Discovery 3. This model was launched in 2004 with a new body frame and a sleek interior while keeping the classic Discovery look. It is still one of the most popular models in the Discovery range but has some common issues you should be aware of. 

The good news is that you can fix them with the proper knowledge and parts. Here are some of the most frequent problems on the Discovery 3 and how to solve them.

Land Rover Discovery 3 Propshaft Centre Bearing

One of the common faults on the Discovery 3 is the failure of the rubber around the centre support bearing on the prop shaft, which causes vibrations and can lead to the prop shaft falling off. The easiest way to fix this is to replace the whole prop shaft, as replacing only the centre bearing is very time-consuming.

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Land Rover Discovery 3 Fuel Filler Flap Cover Door Latch

Another thing that tends to break on the Discovery 3 is the fuel filler door latch, which prevents the filler flap door from closing or makes it pop open randomly. You can use our Discovery 3 Fuel Filler Door Latch Repair Kit, which consists of genuine Land Rover parts, to repair this and keep the door closed.

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Land Rover Discovery 3 Tailgate Gas Struts

The tailgate gas struts on a Discovery 3 can also weaken over time due to the degradation of the compressed gas in the sealed cylinders, which makes them unable to support the weight. The solution is simply replacing them with a quality pair of rear upper tailgate gas struts.

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Land Rover Discovery 3 Intercooler Hose

A common problem on the Discovery 3 is splitting the intercooler hose near the top on the 90-degree bend, which results in loss of boost pressure, an engine fault and a lot of black smoke. To fix this, you need to replace the rubber intercooler to ducting hose, which is not difficult to replace.

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If you need any help or advice on your Land Rover parts and accessories, feel free to contact James and the team at JGS4x4.