Overview & Reviews

Thanks to a new platform co-designed by Ford, a 300-horse V8 borrowed from Jaguar, sumptuous interior appointments and a wide array of high-tech gadgetry, the all-new midsize LR3 promises to be one of the best Rovers yet.

• Highly advanced suspension well suited for on-road cruising and off-road adventures, fold-flat second- and third-row seats, opulent interior, optional 600-watt stereo, powerful V8.

• Only one engine available, priced higher than its competitors.

User Reviews:

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  very poor quality & reliability - 2005 Land Rover LR3
  By Frustrated LR3 Owner - September 30 - 8:40 am

  I really want to like my LR3. It just wont let me. Ive had the transmission replaced (after it shut down my ABS, stability control, dropped the suspension to where it looked like a low rider), the alternator & battery (after it shut down my vehicle while it was still driving), and had a water leak fixed early on. Now I have water coming in from just about everywhere possible.....great quality

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  21 months of experience - LR3 for sale - 2005 Land Rover LR3
  By LR3Dude - November 18 - 4:13 pm

  I knew I was taking a risk. My previous Disco II engine was replaced at 22K miles. I have 14K on the LR3 HSE and no problems the first 6 mo. Then everything broke loose. First was electrical – every warning light went off when the LR3 was wet or below freezing, numerous sensors replaced, suspension faults, automatic door locks would open and close setting off the alarm (removed horn fuse), wood dashboard replaced, fuel tank replaced (recall), replaced fuel tank return hose disconnected and gallons of gas poured out on my driveway when I attempted to start the LR3 (my wife and kid had to step in the gas to evacuate), ash tray broke and awaiting parts, etc.

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  I bought a lemon - 2005 Land Rover LR3
  By JABEL - November 17 - 3:56 pm

  Although I thouroughly enjoy my LR3 when its not in the shop, I almost to the point where Ill have to take a hit and sell it. Many times the onboard computer has affected the ability to drive, to raise and lower the vehicle, to operate the radio, and most importantly to shift. I should have known that the electronics would live up (or down) to their reputation.

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  unreliable - 2005 Land Rover LR3
  By rob - July 31 - 12:03 am

  I have owned my LR3 for 9 months and have been back to the dealership on numerous occassions. I have had to replace broken components on the gas tank door. I have had 3 recalls- they replaced the entire fule tank and internal components-they repalced the air compressors-they had to update software for a faulty ignition switch and I now have a water leak from the internal dome light. I can say I agree with ALL the auto reviews that the LR3 is one of the least reliable autos on the market. I had been a Nissan consumer for 10 years and I must say I cant remember a single problem with any of my past Nissian vehicles.

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  My LR3 maybe a Lemon - 2005 Land Rover LR3
  By Lemon - March 11 - 5:13 pm

  Love at first sight (2005 LR3 HSE Fully Loaded). Its fun driving the LR3, but I didnt have too many chances driving the LR3, because I end up driving the Freelander (the loaner car) more often. I paid $60,000.00+ to drive a freelander. The LR3 was in the shop alot. With about 8,000 miles on it. I ran into too many problems with the car. I dont even feel like driving the LR3 long distances because Im afraid it might break down on me again. Like the Air suspension, which broke twice already, maybe going 3. It rain today 4/28/05, and there was a leak from the glass roof at the 3rd row seats. Im just letting you know my problems so you wont have to go through what I went through.

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  I got a Lemon - 2005 Land Rover LR3
  By Sunridgefarm - April 16 - 8:53 am

  I have had my LR3 for 8 months and it has already been in the shop for over 50 days. First a bunch of lights went on for no apparent reason, the shop had my car for over a week. Then I took it in for its 7500 mile check and the next day it started to surge forward then the engine would die. That took 3+ weeks to fix (new fuel tank). I got the car back and within 3 hrs. the engine light went on. Another 10 days and a new feul pump, the service manager took it home to test it and the light went back on. Finally got my car back and within 24 hours the check engine light is back on. I have had it and am filing a Lemon Law claim.

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  frustrated - 2005 Land Rover LR3
  By Pamela - February 10 - 2:10 am

  This by far is the best looking SUV in its size, but have not had it since Jan 21 due to electrical problems. It was in the shop 3 times before this last one, a total of 4 times in 6 months. It has been in the shop for a total of 67 days as of today. The service department cant figure it out. It goes into crash mode while driving down the freeway. This means hazards light up and wont turn off, locks constantly lock and unlock, all service lights on the dashboard light up and the suspension drops no matter how fast or slow you are going. They have replaced the CPU and harness, and check all circuits, it still has the same problem. I will sell it when I get it back.