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Used 2003 Land Rover Discovery Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Discovering Excellence

Disco Dave, 07/15/2007
2003 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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I love driving the '03 Discovery! I got an HSE, and it's amazing! Even though all the gadgets are in strange places, it is definitely a luxury vehicle! It handles all sorts of weather wonderfully, and it drives very smoothly! The 2003 Land Rover Discovery HSE is overall a great vehicle!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Mirror Image SUV

samatnyc, 08/15/2003
2003 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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I 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 wouldn't 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-- you'll get used to that. I find it charming, you may not. No matter how you feel when you buy it, you'll have a different opinion by the end of the week.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good Value For Your Money and its Fun

Schaer, 05/05/2003
2003 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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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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3.38 out of 5 stars

NIGHTMARE

brad, 11/21/2009
2003 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought the car with 65,000 miles. It overheated on my cross country move at 67K (left me stranded with my family in Nebraska) and now there is irreparable damage done to the engine. I need a new engine which costs $12,000!!! WTF this is a total NIGHTMARE. Be careful Head gaskets go early and often. Land rover makes a horrible engine. I thought I was getting a unique car that would be a beast offroad, but it couldn't even handle on-road driving. I would not use this car to tow anything. It says there is a 7700 lb towing capacity but the weak engine shouldnt be forced to tow anything but the car itself.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A Classy Vehicle never goes out of style

J.M.A., 07/12/2006
2003 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
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I just purchased a 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE7, with 44.5k miles (vienna green). I love driving my Rovie thus far; classy, beautiful looks with refinements, all leather, and plush interior. I get alot of looks from other drivers, envious perhaps or maybe its not their cup of tea. Have not had any problems or issues, however I need to purchase the original oweners manual, since there was none at the time of purchase. I am going to baby my land rover or at least attempt to feather the gas pedal...I used to have a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado ex- cab...this rangie still gets better gas mileage than most SUV'S. Check all vehicles before buying and perhaps purchase and extended warranty for used vehi

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