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The Discovery 3 (LR3, 2005 to 2009) uses the integrated body-frame, air suspension and Terrain Response. Engines include the 4.0-liter V6, the 4.4-liter V8 and the 2.7-liter TDV6 diesel.
Model year 2005 is part of the Discovery 3 (LR3) generation (2005–2009). It is the first model year of this generation: the platform, wiring and many procedures changed compared with the previous model, so a manual for an earlier year will not match it.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2005 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “5”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 21 years old, a 2005 vehicle is in the age range where wiring, rubber hoses, seals and corrosion repairs take most of the work, and where original factory information is hardest to find.
Same generation: 2006 Land Rover Discovery, 2007 Land Rover Discovery, 2008 Land Rover Discovery, 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
All Land Rover Discovery model years: 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009
Engine
2.7L Diesel
2.8L OHV EFI TI 4 CYL 100KW
3.6L Diesel
4.0L V6 Petrol
4.2L SC V8 Petrol
4.4L V8 Petrol
Transmission
6 SPD MAN TRANS – ZF S6-53
6-Speed Automatic 6HP26
