Just purchased a D3

[dwaters]

G'Day all, I have just purchased a D3 TDV6 HSE and hope to pick it up by the end of the week. Just after any advice and tips for these vehicle as this will be the first Land Rover I have owned.
Cheers in advance.

[DiscoWeb]

dwaters,

Firstly congrats on the new purchase !

Secondly to get some meaning full feedback/tips or advice perhaps you could advise;

Age:

KM's Traveled:

Diesel or Petrol:

What you want to do with it (Outback Touring/Lots of off road trails or generally use with a bit of dirt thrown in etc):

Does it come with any changes from standard:

That way we can give some feedback based on experience with that type of vehicle/use/accessories etc.

Generally I they are a great vehicle, I have a 3 yr old D3 with about 60K kms on the clock and still enjoy it every time I get in to drive it.

Again welcome and enjoy once you pick it up.

George

[dwaters]

Thanks George.
The vehicle is a 2006 TDV6 HSE.
It has almost 54K on the clock and is immaculate.
I don't think the previous owner ever went off road.
I had an independent inspection done on it (Rovertech) and they said it was absolutely beautiful. It required new rear brake pads and disc's and had a slight weep from the steering seal. The dealer who I bought the car from is fixing all of this for me before I pick it up.

I do a bit of surfing and fishing and my girlfriend has a horse, so I will be using it for towing the boat and horse float around and driving on the beach.
I may head up north next year and do the Gibb River Road.

The car is pretty much standard HSE. It has an after market GPS and reversing camera, but thats about it.

Cheers Darren

[jonesy63]

Hi Darren,
Congratulations on your D3! Low km for that year.

I would recommend first checking all the recall work has been completed:
Land rover (http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/952880)

If it was manufactured after about August 2006, it will be a 07MY and need the HPFP update.

Cheers,
Rob

[dwaters]

Cheers Rob for the reply.
What is the HPFP update?
How can I tell if it has been done?
If it has not been done, what do I do?

I clicked on the link, but could not see anything about the above mentioned update. (maybe I had a ladies look??).
I also need to comfirm the DOM. I did notice a sticker on the inside of the bonnet with a 2005 date on it but on the drivers door side of the vehicle is a stainless steel tag with 2006 on it??

Sorry for all the questions...
Darren

[jonesy63]

Hi Darren,
HPFP is the high pressure fuel pump - there is a recall there from 11/11/2010 which is the latest (3rd) redesign of the front bearing in them. As yours is a 05MY, you don't have to worry about it.

You do however, need to worry if this one was completed:
Land Rover (http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/989275)
Lift your bonnet and if you see the "trombone" vacuum hoses like in this photo - you should be ok:
DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - Brake recall August 2009/new vacuum line (http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=3216&pos=2)

Apart from the above, you really must read the FAQs. They will fill in all the missing information you need.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/93220-aulro-discovery-3-4-rrs-faq.html

FWIW, my wife and I are also planning on doing GRR next year - in July-August timeframe.

Cheers and enjoy,
Rob

[oldsalt]

Welcome to the world of D3's Darren - you're going to love it....I hope...they're a great vehicle - some "fiddly bits" but the fun you have driving it outweighs any small niggles and you will get a wealth of information (and help) on this forum - I certainly did - don't forget to post some photos so we can all enjoy it.
cheers :)

[dwaters]

Cheers Rob, you seem to be a wealth of knowledge when it come to Land Rover.
You help is much appreciated!

[jonesy63]

Cheers Rob, you seem to be a wealth of knowledge when it come to Land Rover.
You help is much appreciated!

Thanks - but that knowledge came from the school of hard knocks! :angel:

[gghaggis]

Hi Darran,

Welcome, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the car - Kevin's lads at Rover Tech are usually pretty thorough!

If your looking at any extended camping, I'd suggest a dual battery system - the Traxide one (made/sold by member Drivesafe on this forum) is excellent on the D3, and I could track you down a second battery at a decent price.

I'd also suggest a compressor plate to protect the air compressor. Email me if you need any info.

Cheers,

Gordon

[dwaters]

Cheers Gordon.
I am just absorbing the inital cost to purchase the vehicle first, but I will eventually look at a dual battery system, possibly roller draws, fridge with slider, bullbar, spot lights....................bla bla bla

I will be in touch when my bank balance recovers from the hit it just received.:)

Thanks for the advice.
Darren

[dwaters]

G'Day all, picked up my buggy today. Pretty happy!!:D:D
purrs like a kitten.

One thing though, the wind screen wipers come on once, when you turn the vehicle off??
Does anyone know why, and how to stop this? It is rather anoying.
Cheers Darren.