Model year guide

2008 Land Rover LR3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Land Rover LR3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 39 on record.

2008 Land Rover LR3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Land Rover LR3 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints8
Combined14 mpg
Typical price$14,612

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Land Rover LR3 recalls 1

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #07E047000 · 03/07/2007

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

Fix: THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Land Rover LR3 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2008 Land Rover LR3 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,800
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2008 Land Rover LR3 worth?

Low
$11,500
Typical price
$14,612
High
$18,900

From 38 comparable 2008 Land Rover LR3 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Land Rover LR3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$13,150
Total$37,150
Per mile$0.50

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,612) with the same model 3 model-years older ($6,346), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
190.9 in
Width
75.2 in
Height
74.4 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Curb weight
5,315–5,426 lb
Front track
63.4 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Land Rover LR3 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 114

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 114.

RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED

Bulletin LTB00552NAS3 · Equipment · Jan 2021

Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? P2187, P2189, P0505, P050…

Bulletin SSM74374 · Power Train, Engine · Apr 2019

Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is suppl…

Bulletin SSM74283 · Seats · Feb 2019

Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is suppl…

Bulletin SSM74283 · Seats · Feb 2019

Customer may see message on the Instrument cluster stating "Air suspension not in customer mode" Technician finds diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000-05 logged in the Chassis Control Module (CHCM) Vehicle suspension is in tight tolerance mode

Bulletin SSM74086 · Suspension · Sep 2018

Customers may complain that the Wireless Head Phones for Dual Screen View or Rear Seat Entertainment are inoperative.

Bulletin SSM74043 · Electrical System, Equipment · Sep 2018

Issue: Customers may complain that the Wireless Head Phones for Dual Screen View or Rear Seat Entertainment are inoperative

Bulletin SSM74043 · Equipment · Aug 2018

Issue: Customers may complain that the Wireless Head Phones for Dual Screen View or Rear Seat Entertainment are inoperative

Bulletin SSM74043 · Equipment, Electrical System · Aug 2018

Issue: Customers may report that the Powerfold Door Mirrors will not Powerfold or are loose -See attached movie file which demonstrates the issue.

Bulletin SSM72456 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Visibility · Jun 2018

Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) or replacement module using Pathfinder or Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) the module appears to be unresponsive to any further diagnostic commands or smart…

Bulletin SSM73927 · Electrical System, Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Jun 2018

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LR3 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Land Rover LR3

The Land Rover Discovery is a series of sport utility vehicles produced by the British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover—previously Land Rover—and marketed under the marque Land Rover. The series has been in its fifth generation since 2017. The first was introduced in 1989 and was the manufacturer's first model series to launch since the 1970 Range Rover—on which it was based—and the third new product line since the brand's conception by Rover in 1948. An influential vehicle within the automotive industry, the Discovery is one of the first true off-road capable family cars.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2008 Land Rover LR3 trims & engines on record

Trims
V8 SE · V8 HSE
Engines
4.4L 8-cyl

2008 Land Rover LR3 vehicles on record

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Other Land Rover LR3 model years

2009 2007 2006 2005 2004

2008 Land Rover LR3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Land Rover LR3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Land Rover LR3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Land Rover LR3?

Across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, fuel/propulsion system, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Land Rover LR3 get?

The 2008 Land Rover LR3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 17 highway).

How much is a 2008 Land Rover LR3 worth?

Comparable 2008 Land Rover LR3 listings run roughly $11,500–$18,900, typically around $14,612 (from 38 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.