Thread: Anchor Points

Yes there are three child restraint points in the middle row on all D3s (and RRS). They are located about 1/3 of the way down in the seat, an ideal location.

There are none on the third row. You'd need to get them installed. Some 4WDs have them in the third row but not many. The Territory does I seem to recall.

Yes three child seats can fit on the second row, dependent on the seat of course. I've managed it.

(added this to the FAQ www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-zone/93220-aulro-discovery-3-4-rrs-faq.html)

Hi Jagen,

I have 3 young kids and can fit 3 child seats across the middle row. 2 kids are in a booster and the youngest is in a forward facing seat. There are no child anchorage points on the 3rd row.

Cheers,
Ash

We have had 3 forward facing baby seats across the middle row. It was a bit of a mission fitting them all but once in & buckled down it worked well. 2 of the seats were just the basic type & 1 had arm rest & cup holders & was much larger than the other 2.
We currently have 1 baby seat, 1 small (bum only) booster seat & 1 booster with sides & head rest across the middle row no problem.
The only issue we have is that the 2 bigger boys that sit right down the back have to pull out the bum only booster to get in & I have to reposition it each time, not a big hassle.
I find the way the seat belt buckles spring down a bit of a pain when reaching over kids trying to do the seat belt up on the booster seats, with all those seats it is hard to see or feel what you are doing & the buckle will spring back down if you don't hang on.
Jonesfam

Reply from Land Rover...


Thank you for contacting Land Rover Australia

It is possible to fit 3 across the back seat however it would depend on the seats and their dimensions however the anchor points are all there.

There are actually anchor points in the rear of the vehicle that can accept a standard Child Restraint Anchor Hook for the 3rd row of seats. They are located in the rear floor area near the tailgate.

The Dealers are currently not aware of this so they won't be able to show the you how it works. I can supply you with further information on its operation if you require.

Once again thank you for contacting Land Rover Australia

Hi Jagen,

Did you get any more info re: the having anchor points on the floor for the 3rd row?

I know this thread is pretty old, but like jtonline I'm still curious if jagen or anyone else has sussed out where these 3rd row anchor points are as per the response he got from LR?
Otherwise has anyone had them installed?
Thanks Marty
PS a picture of this would be great.

My understanding is that for booster seats you do not require an anchor so if you placed the booster seats in the rear row then you shoudl be ok. You'd be best to check your local regs though.

My guess on the bolt holes is that they woudl be behind the trim that runs along the bottom of the tailgate.

On another note with the seat belt buckles springing back into their hiding holes. I stuff a piece of hard rubber under them which holds them up so that the seat belts can easily be slotted staright into the buckle. Just remeber to remove them when folding seats down as the buckles will mark the leather otherwise.

I've had a better look tonight and there are bolt holes/captive nuts in the body under the tailgate as PaulGOz guessed. They simply have a trim plug in them and they look about the size a standard child anchor point would bolt to.
Sorry, I haven't tried screwing one of the bolts that come with cars in yet and I didn't take a picture...
My dealer had quoted it would cost about $250 per point to have them installed!
I'd be keen if I could get some confirmation that they are appropriately rated, however IMH(Engineering)O it looks more solid than the pacel shelf on your average family sedan where child anchors are normally bolted to!