Did you get no "charging system failed" warning? Mine died from Uwharrie Mud and I was able to drive 45min to an autozone as the LR3 automatically shut down non-essential systems to conserve energy. They didnt have an alternator in stock, so I recharged battery 1 and added a 2nd battery in parrell and drove the remaining 2 hours home on battery only power.

 

I wasn't behind the wheel, she claims no warning. Tires are done.





And working the alternator now...

 

Treating the ol' girl to a fresh set of plugs and an oil change tomorrow. Just turned over 200,000 km...
Battery seems to be a bit weak so I might exchange it for a new one at Costco. Gotta love their 100 month warranty!

 

So the tally for the weekend.

8 New Spark Plugs
1 New Air Filter
1 Oil Change
1 New Water Pump
1 New Alternator
2 New Belts
7 New Hoses
2-3 gallons of coolant
4 Tires










Think I need to talk to someone about their driving habits..... She claimed an electrical fault, like a true Rover owner

 

Had not thought of Costco for a battery, was going for LR OEM. What size do you get that is close to the original size? Mine is getting weak also and it is time.

 

I have an advanced auto AGM battery in the 07 and a advanced auto gold in the 06

 

The official sized battery for the LR3 is a DIN H8 sized battery.
I, (and Land Rover dealers), install the slightly shorter H7 as it fits better.

It is 1.625" less long; the H8 is 13 and15/16 inches long, and that is a tight fit.

The link for the Interstate Mega-Tron Plus 94R / H7 is as below; not cheap, (nothing Land Rover is), but the Interstates seem reliable.

https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/mtp-94r/h7

 

Thanks, I found the store close to me.

 

We have a winner... lol

I don't think I've ever had mine above 85 mph and tend to tool around a lot less as I prefer places without roads.

 

Hmmm....I've had mine over 100MPH and got no such warning.