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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Mirror Image SUV - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By samatnyc - July 23 - 10:00 amI love the truck, but for its oddity. We traded in a BMW 528i for it because we have kids that desperately need space (note to SUV haters: stop legislating huge car seats and I wouldnt need an SUV). The truck is solid, handles very well except for a rear axle hop under sudden acceleration. The controls are unique in that many are reversed. For entertainment, go try out the window and audio controls and see English ergonomics in action! The brake and accelerator pedals are close together-- youll get used to that. I find it charming, you may not. No matter how you feel when you buy it, youll have a different opinion by the end of the week.
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Bad All Over - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By Bad over - October 14 - 10:00 amNice 4wd, nice change for 2003. Car has humming noise, similar to gear noises around 50-70 MPH. People either seem to like it or think its ugly. Drinks gas like an gasoholic. why is it so hard to stick the key in the ignition? Bad dealers attitudes. I had better treatment at BMW, and infinity dealers.
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Cant Wait for Snow - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By Alaskan - September 2 - 10:00 amDrives/feels like a luxury vehicle on the road. Very stable and comfortable on the rough Alaskan dirt roads. Honda Pilots and the like are just minivans, my Land Rover is a truck with true off road capability. I am looking forward to trying it in the snow.
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Fabulous Machine - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By polo2928 - July 14 - 2:00 amIt is a fun to drive vehicle with a lot of torque, feels strong and safe, off road capabilities are incredible, you get a panoramic view from wherever you may be seating . . Yes there are improvements that are needed (gas comspt., turning radio, and the key entry to start the vehicle) However, one may get this picky because it is such a great and beautiful car that one wishes for it to be perfect. I drove the X5 and it is not even close to a Discovery. You wont regret it.
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Great family suv/ real off road vehicle - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By J. Linz - July 13 - 3:43 amGreat vehicle! Has been well worth every penny I spent! Powerful and good handling. Only service has been oil changes and a few minor interior window rubbers - had some sun fade. A great family vehicle.
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Used 03 - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By ZooLoB - October 9 - 10:00 amOverall ,this is a good vehicle but could use some work in the comfort category. I love to drive this vehicle but the seats are not good for long trips nor is the gas mileage. I do think that this vehicle is a steal at the prices, this is by far the best value discovery and best value in the SUV arena right now.
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HSE Disc II - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By Swanson - August 8 - 10:00 amI purchased the 2003 HSE Disc II. I received everything I expected and more from my Land Rover. I love the redesigned look for the 2003. The vehicle has great acceleration and towing capacity. If your lloking for a luxury SUV with great off road handling, this is the vehicle for you.
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Concerned, Happy So Far! - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By paulr - June 8 - 10:00 amI always liked the exterior design of the Land Rover. I have clients who are mechanics and they said stay away from these vehicles. Therefore I leased my wife one b/c she loves it and does to date. I hedged my bet by leasing and keeping ownership under warranty. I must say I love driving it on the weekends. Lots of fun, I cant wait to go off-road if my wife lets me. Very happy thus far!
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Concerned, Happy So Far! - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By PaulR - June 8 - 10:00 amI always liked the exterior design of the Land Rover. I have clients who are mechanics and they said stay away from these vehicles. Therefore I leased my wife one b/c she loves it and does to date. I hedged my bet by leasing and keeping ownership under warranty. I must say I love driving it on the weekends. Lots of fun, I cant wait to go off-road if my wife lets me. Very happy thus far!
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Ruff Rider - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
By "LANA ROVA" - April 7 - 10:36 pmIm at 150,000 Km and am finding that every few months Im having to spend a couple of hundred dollars on repairs. But I absolutely love my Disco! I read all of the reviews out there before I bought it (so I knew what to expect but decided I didnt care). Something about these you either love em or hate em. Just make sure you take into consideration the high cost of maintenance on this vehicle in conparison to an American or Japanese vehicle. As for the style or ability, there is nothing else like it out there.I hate all of these bubble crossovers. Bottom line Ive had my truck for almost 3 years and still look forward to getting inside and driving around town especially in the snow.
