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2005 Land Rover LR3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 LR3.

Body SUV

The 2005 Land Rover LR3 is a body‑on‑frame SUV whose engine calls for 7.9 quarts of 5W‑30 oil. Owner data record 96 total complaints for the 2005 model year — the peak of the 2005‑2009 span — with the gasoline fuel system the most frequent issue and five recalls issued. By comparison, the 2009 model year logged only three complaints, signaling a marked reliability improvement across the generation.

Model year2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR031439. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 700 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR031439 alt LR029240
Engine air filter	PHE000112
Spark plug	LR005253 alt 4585576
Front wiper blades	LR154776
Serpentine belt	PQS500221 alt PQR500330
Thermostat	4362513 alt LR005765
Cabin air filter	LR023977 alt JKR500010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	191.7 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	74 in
Wheelbase	113.4 in
Curb weight	5426 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	48/52

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the LR3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2005 HSE V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.00 sec	16.70 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.20 sec	16.50 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.60 sec	16.80 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	SE V8 4.4L V8	8.70 sec	16.40 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	9.20 sec	16.90 sec	300 hp	AWD
2006	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.80 sec	16.70 sec	300 hp	AWD
2006	SE 4.0L V6	10.80 sec	17.80 sec	216 hp	AWD
2007	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.60 sec	16.80 sec	300 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.9 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, USE CASTROL SAF-X0 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	USE CASTROL SAF-X0 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.3 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	7.9 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	16.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	16.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	7.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover
Spark Plug Gap	0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	203 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.063 in / 0.669 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., step 2: 85

33 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure. · M12 Bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	80 degrees	80 degrees
3	80 degrees; M8 Bolts	80 degrees
1	26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Main and side bolts

13 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 90,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Line (inspect) · Power Steering Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 90,000 mi	Brake Line (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Land Rover LR3 shows a significant downward trend in consumer complaints, which dropped from 96 in 2005 to just 3 by 2009. As the earliest year in this data set, 2005 represents the peak of reported complaints for the generation. While 2005 had 5 recalls, slightly fewer than the 6 recorded for 2006, it faces a much higher volume of complaints than the 2007-2009 models. Top complaint areas for the 2005 model include the gasoline fuel system, power train, suspension, and air bags, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Because this year has the highest number of complaints in the generation's record, it is not a recommended year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’05’06 ’07 ’08 ’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 96 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline10

Power Train9

Suspension7

Air Bags6

Suspension,Tires6

Tires6

Electrical System5

Structure3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V248000Steering:ColumnReported 04/06/2008

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSERT 1MM SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE COLUMN SWITCH MOUNTING POINT AND THE COLUMN LOCK TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COLUMN SWITCH. TWO FOAM…

07V011000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 17/01/2007

SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A GROMMET AND SUBSEQUENT DETACHMENT OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 73 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
LTB00552NAS3	2021-01-25	Equipment	RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
SSM73927	2018-06-28	Electrical System	Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function…
SSM70798	2018-06-27	Latches/Locks/Linkages	Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for…
SSM73688	2017-12-14	Electrical System	Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's…
SFCC-09NOV17	2017-11-09	Equipment	Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 7.9 qt Engine oil filter LR031439 Engine air filter PHE000112 Spark plug LR005253 Front wiper blades LR154776

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 LR3 take?

7.9 qt of 5W-30 SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 LR3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.