Is the Land Rover LR3 the Most Reliable Land Rover Ever?

Join Justin from Lucky8 as he embarks on an adventure to prove that the Land Rover LR3, also known globally as the Discovery 3, is the most reliable Land Rover ever produced.
In this thrilling episode, Justin revives an LR3 that's been sitting idle for four years. With a simple oil change, he challenges this rugged Rover to conquer the tough terrain at a Northeast Land Rover Club off-road event.
Will the LR3 hold together and demonstrate its legendary reliability, or will it crumble under the pressure?
Watch now to find out!
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[@ryanhood721]

2006 LR3 with 205k miles; owned her since 08. Preventative maintenance is key with these trucks. My list of repairs is a mile long, but I love her. The 4.4L jaguar engine is bulletproof. However everything surrounding it is a plastic nightmare. I've slowly overtime replaced coolant hose T valves with brass fittings. I always carry tools and replacement parts when overlanding. Underrated aspect of the LR3 is the cargo area folds flat! Perfect for sleeping, no need for rooftop tent. Put that money toward Lucky 8 upgrades ;)

[@EstorilEm]

06 with 210k miles, towed 7,400lbs through mountains in 100 degree heat multiple times as well. Horse trailers, travel trailers, landscape trailers, etc. Replaced suspension, air compressor(s), about to replace my second HVAC blower motor, 2 alternators, a starter, water pump, tstat housing, etc - BUT that’s all to be expected, and none of it really surprised me. Love this thing. About to get a D5, 4th rover in a row.

[@mikeleary385]

2005 LR3 with 208,000 miles here. Replaced suspension, brakes and a ride height sensor. Truck runs like a dream. Added Xlifter and its a freak of nature off road.

[@gersonlara2640]

Darn i got an 2005 lr3 oh well I have 189k and so far this vehicle has always taken me every where I have wanted to go i was in San Antonio TX and had a coolant leak wild i was over there drove it back home with no hesitation that is reliable to me ..

[@Colinpark]

One for sale up here with 367,000km, looks good still. 2006-2009 is the 4.4 and 4.2 engines, likley the best engines ever made for the Landrover. To bad they screwed up the 5L, otherwise it could have ben a longer stretch of years. These trucks do not like weak batteries and complain a lot when you have a bad battery.

[@Lucky8]

It was definitely not happy without a battery

[@creamdisco]

Love my LR3 200k plus miles and still chugging along.

[@Lucky8]

They are so good!

[@mikeleary385]

208,000 miles here. Replaced suspension, brakes and a ride height sensor. Truck runs like a dream. Added Xlifter and its a freak of nature off road.

[@RoverBrutus]

I loved my LR3. I clocked over 250k miles on it before it got totaled. I plan to keep my LR4 for over 250K as well. If you would like, I can fly up there and drive this one home for my son.

[@Lucky8]

So kind!! sorry this one needs to stay at LK8 Hq

[@wewouldntbedeadforquids6005]

It's certainly the best looking LR3 (D3 here in Australia) in that Lucky 8 livery! Just love it.

[@Lucky8]

So kind Thank you

[@RichiLew1]

The only thing I hated about my 2005 LR3 was the ignition. Has anyone fitted a keyless start on one of these? I currently have a D5 but would definitely pick up one of these if a push button start was capable. I know the D4 has push button but the LR3s and the 4.4 engine were more rugged and reliable in my opinion than the 5.0.

[@GiselleTrujillo]

Proud owner of a 2008 LR3 - taking it on our global expedition with a mission. Please share some great advice with me. I've converted it to a camper and looks beautiful.

[@Lucky8]

I would love to give you advice, but I don't know what your car needs

[@MorganMaclellan]

I traded my 06 LR3 140k miles that I had for 10 years for a 2018 Disco 5 as a safer more reliable family car 3 years ago. It went for ~$4k which was tough after many great years with it. Little did I know I could have just left it for 4 years and it might have even improved in condition 😂 It's probably worth more now with all these awesome videos people are putting out about the LR3

[@Lucky8]

I'm sure it's gone up in value tens of dollars. :)

[@EstorilEm]

Are you happy with the D5? Just found a mint HSE in the awesome metallic orange launch color w/ tow package and roof rack for an insane price. Not sure I can resist. 210k on my LR3 is pushing it for a daily driver / commuter.

[@MorganMaclellan]

Loving it! The steering is tight, it handles well, and accelerates quickly. The seats are very comfortable. You can relax on the way home with massage/air seats and a crisp sound system after a long day in the office, or load up a family of 5 and go on an adventure pretty much anywhere in comfort! I got a extended warranty for 5 years and 115k miles just in case... All the components are expensive

[@Contrib281]

Shame about the coilovers though.

[@Lucky8]

I prefer the air

[@Contrib281]

@@Lucky8 I have to give you a hard time about it though.

[@melntess]

Nice video. Why do people exclude the 05? Really curious because I have an 05 with the 4.4 V8 and 175k miles.

[@Lucky8]

05 had a v6 Just to make it simple that's why I say 06 to 09 but you are correct in 05 the V8 is awesome

[@mangomcpoo475]

Ahhhh... The Australian Army LR Perentie.

[@Td5Adventures]

The most reliable Land Rover ever in the US. The rest of the world has a lot more reliable diesel Land Rovers, like the Series, Defenders, Disco 1 and 2 and the old Classic Range Rovers with the diesel engines. I do own a Discovery 3 with the 4.4 V8 made for the European market though, lovely vehicle!

[@Lucky8]

First Thank you for the comment. I don't remember if I said NAS vehicles or not, but that was my intention at the beginning of the video. I'm thinking the series with the 2 1/4 is as close as you can get to liability with the discovery 3 for NAS

[@charlesharrell3643]

Well, with all due-respect, Land Rover has set the bar fairly low.

[@Lucky8]

well played but the the 3 is in Toyota territory IMO

[@Colinpark]

The rest of the car industry is busy going down the unreliability rabbit hole and leaving Landrover behind in failures.

[@EstorilEm]

How do? Find me something worth $5k that’ll tow 7,700lbs and go through almost 3’ of water stock. Oh yeah, has a stellar safety record, seats 7, etc.

[@bombardierboerboels]

Most of the LR3s are 2.7 diesel probably not that reliable

[@Lucky8]

That's why I said at the beginning of the video the V8 4.0

[@EstorilEm]

@@Lucky84.4***!