On 2 April 2004 Land Rover introduced the Discovery 3, the LR3 for North American and Middle Eastern buyers, as the first ground-up Discovery, and it was shown to the world at the British International Motorshow in May. The Series II ended in late May 2004, with the Definitive Editions Pursuit, Landmark and ES Premium as its last. The new model had an Integrated Body Frame, independent air suspension, six-speed gearboxes and Terrain Response, and drew on Jaguar-sourced engines, including a 2.7-litre TdV6.
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Discovery 3, introduction, year
On 2 April 2004, almost four years after Ford's acquisition of Land Rover from BMW, Land Rover introduced the Discovery 3, marketed as the LR3 in North America and the Middle East, and had its international debut at the British International Motorshow in May.
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produced by the British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover
Discovery Series II, end
The final vehicles left the production lines in late-May 2004 to make way for the all new Discovery 3 (LR3) models.
Discovery Series II, Definitive Editions
In the final production run of the Discovery II, only three models were offered for sale in the UK market, referred to in Land Rover publicity as "Definitive Editions".
Discovery 3, IBF
Land Rover developed a body construction method for the Discovery 3, marketed as Integrated Body Frame (IBF).
Discovery 3, engines
The engines used in the Discovery 3 were all taken from Land Rover's sister company at the time, Jaguar.
Body style, suv: Discovery 3, stepped roofline
It retained the key features of the Discovery, such as the stepped roofline and steeply raked windscreen.
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