Overview & Reviews
Land Rover has made a number of updates to its 2003 Discovery. In terms of mechanical components, the company has installed a more powerful 4.6-liter V8 engine and has improved the steering, brakes and suspension. Styling is revised front and rear, including headlamps that mimic its bigger brother's, the Range Rover. New interior treatments grace the cabin, and a rear park distance control is now an option. Finally, Land Rover has dropped the "Series II" nomenclature, and it's now simply called "Discovery."
- Great off-road ability, unique exterior design, advanced handling features.
- Difficult entry and egress, quirky interior design, not much cargo space, poor gas mileage.
User Reviews:
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Find a good one - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By iward1 - July 8 - 11:33 pmI bought my 2003 Disco with 98k miles for $6000 in September 2013. Have a Land Rover specialist (preferably not a dealer) do a thorough inspection before you buy. Get a service history. Expect a lot of work to have been done. The only red flag is a history of overheating associated with a very loud engine knock/tap. In the last 10k miles I have replaced the power steering pump and done regular maintenance, about $1200 total. Im not bothered since I paid so little up front. Its a fantastic truck with an old-school feel. I average 11mpg city and 15mpg highway. If you love it and treat it well, this truck will get to 200k miles and beyond.
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Engine damaged after overheating - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By jeevanga - June 5 - 1:12 pmBought with 29k and whole year of warranty left for $22000.Used for 4 years and put on only 11k due to terrible gas mileage.Loved the ride and apperance.No issue for 3.5 years then 3 amigos appeard but did not fixed. Engine overheated due to coolent tube leak and seems to be head gasket blown or engine cracked.Sold it to carmax for $7000.
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Classic! - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By LR - May 22 - 4:56 pmThese are phenomenally built trucks that can deliver under the most grueling conditions. 2003 redesign totally transformed these vehicles.
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Weekend Fun - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By Mark - May 1 - 10:10 amI bought the Disco used as a third vehicle for weekend fun. After driving across the Santa Cruz river and trudging through 2 feet of mud and silt... Im totally impressed if not shocked. So were the heavily modified trucks and Jeeps I drove past. Rocky terrain found here in Arizona is a non issue as my new backcountry driving experiences have taught me. This truck may not be refined (Ive owed a Lexus and a baby Benz) but its endearing, fun, versitile and more stares and positve comments than the shiny Lexus and little Red Benz. People just seem to gravitate towards its bold styling and appreciate its brutish stance. It guzzles gas no doubt, but the V8 sounds way cool, especially on start up
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problems from day one - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By Bostic - April 25 - 10:00 amWe traded my Yukon for our Land Rover thinking we were getting a good SUV . Mistake I have taken it to the dealer averaging every 3-4 weeks that I have had it to get something fixed on it.From the first time I washed it I have nothing but problems the side panel fell off, the knobs to control the seats, the leather seat messed up, the fuel injection, bolts falling off the exhaust, and I just took it last because the drivers door lock messed up. There has been many other little problems and you would think when you pay this much for a car you wouldnt have any problems.
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She will go where others cant follow - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By 03Disco - March 25 - 2:00 amI have taken my 03 Disco off road twice now (serious mud up to the frame off- roading) and believe even with stock tires she is unbeatable. However, I have serious reservations about the quality... leaking sun roof, punchy cruise control, oil leak, warning lights come on for no reason... where to start and where to end. With that said, she is a blast to drive (when things are working) and with the new design, turns heads on every street corner...
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The Java Giant--Comfort and Fun - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By Stuart James - March 19 - 10:00 amI purchased the 2003 Landrover Discovery SE in May of this year. We lovingly call it the "Java Giant" based on its size and distinctive Java Black color. The Java Giant is a luxurious vehicle, with functionality, that performs well on road and off road. The improvements over previous models make this vehicle a pleasure to own and fun to drive. It cruises on the roadways and tackles the backroads with ease. The only downside to the Giant is gas, it has the appetite of Goliath when it comes to fuel ecomomy. All and all, the Java Giant is a true SUV, and if it is worthy of the Queen of England, it is good enough for me.
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Love my Disco! - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By SEOMike - March 17 - 2:56 pmMy 03 S7 is just great. The truck handles so well! Its a lot taller and heavier than my 01 Explorer Limited was and yet it handles so much better. I have had some troubles mechanically though. If youre looking for an 03 Disco you should make sure that the previous owner had the "brain" for the ABS changed with the recall that went out. If not, expect to cough up around $2500. Tires have worn well as have the brakes. Its not a racecar, dont treat it like one. It goes everywhere I can think of without a single copmplaint. Had a lady rear-end me once and it destroyed her minivan. Didnt do a thing to my tank of a truck!
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Power to spare - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By coldbt - February 14 - 10:00 amRugged and powerful... Makes my 93 Wrangler look like a toy. Truly an off raoad vehicle with tremendous towing capacity. Installed cat-back "real" dual exhaust with K&N intake... 20% performance increase plus and honest 20 MPG an trips
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What a Vehicle! - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By William Blake - January 4 - 2:00 amI love my new 2003 Discovery. I looked at many other high line vehicles but the Land Rover came out on top. The new design is awesome and classy, yet modern. The interior is great and has every control within reach. Visibility is second to none. I have the navigation system and love that, although I wish there was a screen, but if there was I would have a wreck. Gas mileage could be better, but I surely understand why it is not that great; the vehicle is made of basically solid steel and weighs around 5000 pounds. I am completely happy with my Land Rover. I highly recommend this great vehicle for you!! GO LAND ROVER!!
