Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3
The Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3 (2004–2009): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: L319 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850–5,100 mm RDW | 4,849 mm |
| Width | 1,920–2,010 mm RDW | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,880–1,890 mm RDW | 1,882–1,892 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm RDW | 2,885 mm |
| Front track | 1,605 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,612 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 2,404–2,530 kg RDW | 2,419–2,461 kg |
| Mass in running order | 2,504–2,630 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,180–3,230 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 3,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 180–195 km/h RDW | 195 km/h |
| Torque | 360–425 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/55R19, 235/65R18, 255/60R18, 235/70R17, 255/50R20
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 70.2% (69.9–70.5) | 69.2% | 93,088 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.4% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 40.6% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 25.9% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 24.7% | 18.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 22.6% | 28.8% |
| Steering | 11.8% | 7.7% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 5 versions of the Land Rover Discovery Discovery 3
United Kingdom 5 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–20102.7 V6 (07 MY) · 2.7 V6 | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2007–20102.7 V6 (07 MY) · 2.7 V6 | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 2006–20104.4 V8 · 4.4 V8 (2009 MY) | 4.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 15.0 L/100 km NEDC | 354 g/km |
| 2006–20072.7 V6 · 2.7 V6 (06 MY) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2006–20072.7 V6 · 2.7 V6 (06 MY) | 2.7 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 275 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.