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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  I Love This Truck - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
  By Peter Taylor - July 19 - 10:00 am

  This is a truck - not a sedan! Dont make the mistake of confusing the two! This truck has been, over the past two years, simply the best handling, capable and fun to drive vehicles I have ever owned/driven. It handles very well on any surface, in any weather. The ride quality is superb! Easy to drive, it takes care of you. Ive found myself in precarious situations and have made it through unscathed! With plenty of power and pickup, Ive a confident feeling in any situation. To anyone who daily drives the DC streets, the offroad features make this vehicle a dream as it makes its way, effortlessly, through arguably the worse streets in the nation.

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  Great SUV/Land Rover - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
  By Kathleen Wicker - July 17 - 2:00 am

  Very flexible vehicle, fun to drive, stylish and modern but with old world craftmanship.

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  FANTASTIC RELIABILITY (266301 kms ) - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
  By td - June 23 - 6:03 am

  i bought my discovery just as it came off of a lease return. ive had many off road vehicles and have done my stint in the military and saw my share of off roading there! iv been very impressed with the reliablity of this vehicle and will proabably always have a discovery or other landrover in my stable. i travel all aross Canada on business with my disco, as well as hooking up with some off road clubs. it is awesome on ice roads,deep snow and mud! it goes through all this and still looks awesome for business meetings. i now have 266301kms and counting with only regular tune ups,and tire replacements! SIMPLE AMAZING! BUT,if you own one, you HAVE TO do the regular maintenance!

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  Dont waste your money. - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
  By Tom Mignano - June 18 - 9:43 pm

  Driving the vehicle during the winter months can be fun provided you get rid of the oem goodyear tires. They provide no traction with a vehicle this heavy. Ownership is expensive. For example the brake system is inadequate for the weight. Expect to pay around $700.00 per year if you drive everyday. The wiper arms for the year 03-05 are proprietary and will cost around $120.00 per year. Considering tires. new tires lasted 22,000. Im on my second set. So around 1300 more dollars for two sets during ownership. This vehicle is underengineered, expensive to buy and very expensive to keep. Even insurance will cost you more because of the weight of the vehicle will cause more damage.

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  Good Value For Your Money and its Fun - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
  By Schaer - April 17 - 10:00 am

  I have now been driving a Discovery Diesel for the last 15 months. The car is fun to drive on highways, in the mountains as in town. Reliability and finishing is great. The view for driver and codriver enhances the road safety.

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  Good off-road but unreliable. - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
  By Peter - January 20 - 5:33 pm

  Good approach and breakover angles, but poor departure angle will have you dragging your rear bumper on steep inclines. Very fun to drive, especially off-road. Reliability lives up to the Land Rover reputation, terrible. Several major and minor repair problems. Thanks to the extended warranty I have saved about $5,100 in total repair bills. It is now back at the dealership again with transmission and engine problems, total cost? Land Rovers are great if you literally have money to burn for gas and repair/upkeep costs.

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  Love the Disco - 2003 Land Rover Discovery
  By BlackhawksCRNA - January 4 - 2:00 am

  I drove every SUV made before settling on the discovery. Everyone said, it drives like a truck, well, I like it. Its not as smooth as the Lexus RX 330, but it looks and feels like a tough vehicle. I am very pleased.