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. 8 on record.

2003 Land Rover discovery at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined12 mpg
Typical price$2,269

Free: 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 · 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. 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

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.

2003 Land Rover discovery trims & engines on record

Trims
se · se7 · s
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl

2003 Land Rover discovery vehicles on record

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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 free.

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.