Verdict
B
← Land Rover Discovery · 2004-2009 · Discovery 3
Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3
Headline trim: 4.4 V8 — 295 bhp, 0-62 in 8.5s.
BHP
295 bhp
0–60
8.5 s
Top speed
121 mph
MPG
14 mpg (US)
Used
$3,800-$13,000
Strengths
- Integrated body / chassis
- Air suspension
- Terrain Response launched
Weaknesses
- Air suspension cost
- TDV6 timing belt
- Plastic radiator
Notable tech
- L319 platform
- 4.4 V8 / 4.0 V6 / 2.7 TDV6
- 6AT (ZF)
- Permanent 4WD
- Air suspension
- Terrain Response
Common issues
- Air compressor
- TDV6 belt
- Radiator end-tanks
- Fuel use
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Discovery 3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Discovery 3 4.4 V8
BHP295
Torque425 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top121 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6AT
Discovery 3 4.0 V6
BHP215
Torque360 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6AT
Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6
BHP188
Torque440 Nm
0–6011.6 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT