Model year guide

2003 Land Rover discovery

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Land Rover discovery is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 39 on record.

2003 Land Rover discovery — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2003 Land Rover discovery at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined12 mpg
Typical price$2,269

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Land Rover discovery recalls 1

Vehicle Speed Control:cables NHTSA Campaign #03V133000 · manufacturer #D117/B150 · 14/04/2003

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE CAN STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING ITS OPERATION. THE EXACT POINT OF STICKING IS NOT PREDICTABLE AND CAN RESULT IN A HIGHER ENGINE SPEED THAN EXPECTED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 6 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Land Rover discovery MPG & running costs

Combined12 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway14 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$22,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2003 Land Rover discovery worth?

Low
$1,350
Typical price
$2,269
High
$3,400

From 8 comparable 2003 Land Rover discovery listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Land Rover discovery costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$34,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,000
Total$35,250
Per mile$0.47

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,269) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,270), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
183.9 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
76.4 in
Wheelbase
100.0 in
Curb weight
4,575 lb
Front track
61.0 in
Rear track
60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2003 Land Rover discovery. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 16

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 16.

The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.

Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Electrical System · Mar 2018

Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin SFCC-14SEP17 · Equipment · Sep 2017

"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF…

Bulletin SSM56457 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine · Oct 2014

Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability

Bulletin LTB00389NAS3 · Equipment · Nov 2013

"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS “NO FAULT FOUND”. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."

Bulletin SSM68378 · Equipment · Sep 2013

SHUTTLE VALVE SWITCH RELATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM /TRACTION CONTROL /HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING. ALL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT

Bulletin 700205 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2006

TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT

Bulletin 700704 · Electrical System · Mar 2006

REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. *SC

Bulletin 600205 · Equipment · Mar 2005

REVISED PROCEDURE AND TIME FOR STEERING BOX INSTALLATION. *SC

Bulletin 570305 · Equipment · Mar 2005

INCORRECT A/C REFRIGERANT LABEL. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT

Bulletin 820404 · Equipment · Dec 2004

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DISCOVERY SERIES II. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2003 Land Rover discovery. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Engine

On certain vehicles, the throttle could stick intermittently during operation. The exact point of sticking is not predictable and can result in a higher engine speed than expected. In the case where a throttle fails to return to idle, particularly after a high degree of engine throttle application, the driver will experience difficulty bringing the vehicle to rest. Correction:…

Transport Canada #2004148 · Apr 2004

Engine

On certain vehicles, the throttle could stick intermittently during operation. The exact point of sticking is not predictable and can result in a higher engine speed than expected. In the case where a throttle fails to return to idle, particularly after a high degree of engine throttle application, the driver will experience difficulty bringing the vehicle to rest. Correction:…

Transport Canada #2003097 · Apr 2003

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2003 Land Rover discovery trims & engines on record

Trims
se · se7 · s
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl

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2003 Land Rover discovery — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Land Rover discovery have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2003 Land Rover discovery. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Land Rover discovery get?

The 2003 Land Rover discovery has a U.S. EPA estimate of 12 mpg combined (11 city / 14 highway).

How much is a 2003 Land Rover discovery worth?

Comparable 2003 Land Rover discovery listings run roughly $1,350–$3,400, typically around $2,269 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.