LR3
Land Rover LR3: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Land Rover Discovery – Discovery 42009–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | L319 |
| Production | 2009–2016 |
| Body styles | 5 door estate |
| Engines | 3.0 L AJ126 V6-S (petrol) 4.0 L SOHC V6 (petrol) 5.0 L AJ133 V8 (petrol) 2.7 L AJD V6-T (diesel) 3.0 L AJD V6-T (diesel) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed ZF manual 6-speed ZF automatic 8-speed ZF automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm |
| Length | 4,838 mm |
| Width | 2,022 mm (mirrors folded) |
| Height | 1,970 mm (including roof rails) |
| Kerb weight | 2,396–2,583 kg |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Solihull (Solihull plant) Jordan: Aqaba (Aqaba plant) |
| Designer | Gerry McGovern (2007) |
Land Rover Discovery – Discovery 32004–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | L319 |
| Production | June 2004–2010 |
| Body styles | 5-door estate |
| Engines | 4.0 L Cologne V6 (petrol) 4.4 L AJ41 V8 (petrol) 2.7 L AJD V6 (turbo-diesel) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm |
| Length | 4,849 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 2005–2006: 1,882 mm 2007–2009: 1,892 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,419–2,461 kg |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Solihull (Solihull plant) Jordan: Aqaba (Aqaba plant) |
| Designer | Andy Wheel (2000) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2006, 2008 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2006 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006, 2008–2009 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2007 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2005–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.0–4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2005–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40 | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 28 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Tyres | 27 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 23 | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 16 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 14 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Brakes | 12 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Speed control and cruise | 11 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Airbags | 10 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2005–2009: 175 complaints, 3 with a crash and 2 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.