2005 Land Rover LR3 Review

Name: 2005 Land Rover LR3 Review
Brand: Land Rover
Price: 1352 USD
Rating: 4.6 (179 reviews)

Price Estimate: $1,352 - $2,170

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Pros

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.

Cons

Only one engine available, priced higher than its competitors.

What’s new

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.

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A powerful V8 engine, cutting-edge suspension technology and interior appointments fit for royalty should land the LR3 in the top tier of luxury SUVs, especially for those who actually plan on traveling off the beaten path.

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2005 Land Rover LR3
SE 4dr SUV
$5,995
- 227,904 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
- 8cyl automatic
- South Atlanta Motorsports (762 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in McDonough, GA
2005 Land Rover LR3 SE V8 7-Seater SUV. We sold this Land Rover right here over 10 years ago. Traded in on a new one. Lots of Service History/Recei...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SALAA25445A302622
Stock: 302622
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-08-2023
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2005 Land Rover LR3
SE 4dr SUV
$4,990
- 191,746 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- CJ Auto Sales (888 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in San Antonio, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SALAE25475A313604
Stock: 44
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-07-2025

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Iowa.}

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$307/mo

$167/mo

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Land Rover LR3 Reviews

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4.6

179 reviews

5(71%)

4(22%)

3(4%)

2(3%)

1(0%)

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Overall a great vehicle!

bill4516, 10/11/2013

2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Bought a used 2005 LR3 V8 with 75,000 miles. Now just about to turn 100,000. Overall I love this vehicle and (knock wood) have not had any mechanical issues. Besides it's amazing appearance, it was cheaper than a used Tahoe 4X4. It rides very smoothly and has just the right amount of power. The a/c ( I live in Phoenix) works great. I'm hoping that it stays reliable. It hasn't however …

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OoltewahLR3, 06/16/2010

2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

I bought this LR3 in 2008 when gas prices skyrocketed, and everyone was dumping their SUVs for better fuel economy. I bought a 2005 LR3 V8 with 30k miles for $20k with a full bumper to bumper warranty. Once I took it off- road with the dealership mechanics, I fell in love with it. I don't care that the sunroof leaks - at least not that much. If you buy one, make sure to buy it during a …

The little things

Will4516, 11/11/2015

2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A)

The ride, comfort and off road ability are amazing. It's the little things that are bothersome. All of these happened after 90,000 miles. Broken handle on glove box, broken radio button, handle on back storage compartment fell off, power front seat went out, drivers side power window button won't open back passenger side window, lost two rear exterior rocker panels in car wash and rear …

Purchased '05 in '10 (LR3SE)

landroverjack, 01/29/2012

2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

I absolutely love this vehicle. I've owned two 4-Runners, a Land Cruiser, an Audi and two BMW's. This LR3 is far and away my favorite vehicle. I will never own any other type of transportation. Ease of use and it's generous driving proportions are a delight to the hands and feet. I purposely sought one that did not have the navigation as they just a pain overall. Especially when my …

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2005 LR3 Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$38,285
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	14 MPG
Cost to Drive	$307/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	44.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the LR3 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2005 Land Rover LR3
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2005 Land Rover LR3
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2005 Land Rover LR3SE 4dr SUV

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2005 Land Rover LR3SE 4dr SUV

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Iowa.

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Overall a great vehicle!

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Purchased '05 in '10 (LR3SE)

2005 LR3 Highlights

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