Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3 (LR3)

Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3 (LR3)
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The Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3 (LR3) (2005–2009): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: L319 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,849 mm
Width1,915 mm
Height1,882–1,892 mm
Wheelbase2,885 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,419–2,461 kg
Performance
Top speed195 km/h
Torque440–600 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

177 complaints for model years 2005–2009. 3 crashes · 2 fires · 5 injuries

  • Suspension 30
  • Electrical system 27
  • Tyres 21
  • Fuel system 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 6 versions of the Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3 (LR3)

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–20096MODE CLKUP4.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
20074.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
20074.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2005–20066MODE CLKUP4.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–2009Sport utility vehicle4.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic16.3–16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle375–377 g/km
2005–2009Sport utility vehicle4.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle380 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.