At the 2005 North American International Auto Show, a major update of the Range Rover was unveiled, with the base model using the LR3/Discovery 3 engine, and a premium model using a supercharged version of the Jaguar 4.2-litre V8 developing 400 hp (298 kW) — the same engine slated for the new Range Rover Sport (the RRS model uses a detuned 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 Overland MINE 2015 Kia Soul 1.6CRDi SWAMBOs 2017 Kia Rio Sedan 1.2 (Spikkels). SOLD 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE SWAMBO's Crankshaft went AWOL 2008 Audi A4 3.0TDi Quattro Ambiente Tiptronic (Sheila) SOLD 2011 Kia Cerato 2.0 (Carter) SOLD 2007 Mazda BT-50 3000D 4x2 (Wolfie) SOLD What common problems does the Discovery 3 have? A number of owners have reported that there’s an untoward noise from underneath their Discovery Mk3 when driving along. A faulty propshaft centre bearing is the cause. Land Rover Discovery 3 (2005-2009) (Large / 7 Seater SUV): 3.6 out of 5 stars from 32 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au. Land Rover Discovery 3 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia. 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 Prodigy999. 371 posts · Joined 2009. #6 · Aug 11, 2009. the VDM and DSC are the same as the ABS module. The ABS module is located inside the modulator (valve block) under the hood. I wouldn't reccomend replacing it yourself as you need to bleed the brakes when you replace it (unless you are mechanically able). I like car. I have had 3 Discovery 3's a 54, 55 and have a 57 still. I have had the EPB problem with all of them. It is a common fault, most of the time it is fixed by cleaning. Or an electronic reset. I bought a device to do this as the dealers charge handsomel;ey for this 2 minute job. Right now, my 57 is stuck and completely locked up on the EPB. First of all, probably not much is wrong. You are not looking at a new $10,000 transmission regardless of what anyone says. This by the way is the standard fix/response at most Mercedes dealers and not always at Land Rover dealers. If you have more than say 80,000 miles on your LR3, probably you could consider a transmission oil and filter The pins on the female side of the plug tend to open up and need to be crimped tighter. Clean the pins with contact cleaner and reconnect. Secure with a nylon wire tie to prevent a reoccurrence. 1. Complete Tech Tips List Page. Just took the truck in a three hour trip and by the Ultragauge the temperatures are fluctuating around 230-240. Over the last few trips, I’ve noticed it’s been slowly creeping up. It used to cruise around 195 or so at highway speeds and then creep to 200-205 at stops. Then it started creeping up to 210-220 while at slow speeds. DIrwQJ.