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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 2008 is part of the Discovery 3 (LR3) generation (2005–2009). Most procedures are shared with the other years of this generation, but engines, options and wiring changed from year to year, so the manual is made for the 2008 model year.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2008 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “8”. 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 18 years old, a 2008 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: 2005 Land Rover Discovery, 2006 Land Rover Discovery, 2007 Land Rover Discovery, 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
All Land Rover Discovery model years: 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009
Engine
2.7L Diesel
4.0L V6 Petrol
4.4L V8 Petrol
Transmission
6 SPD MAN TRANS – ZF S6-53
6-Speed Automatic 6HP26
6-Speed Manual AWD
