2003 Land Rover Discovery

    New from

    $47,280 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Land Rover Discovery

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Land Rover Discovery is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $47,280 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $81,950 for the HSE.

    There are 6 variants of the Discovery available in Australia.

    Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (136kW/340Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel direct injection (101kW/300Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2003 Discovery is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    46.67 - 67.86 kW/t
    46.67 kW/t
    114.61 kW/t
    Boot Space
    577 litres
    465 litres
    613 litres
    Price
    $47,280 - $81,950
    $47,280
    $203,400
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 5 years
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,750 - 2,880 kg
    2,570 kg
    3,080 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    2,250 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    31°
    28°
    33.2°
    Departure Angle
    21 - 25°
    21°
    33.6°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    208 mm
    208 mm
    300 mm

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    2003 Land Rover Discovery Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.45
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 31
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1993
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 1066
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 37.6
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 577
      • Departure Angle: 21
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1031
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 963
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 208
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 41.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 37.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1940
      • Overall Length (mm): 4705
      • Overall Width (mm): 1890
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1043
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1390
      • Rear Track (mm): 1560
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2540
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 95
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 185
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 136
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 340
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Beam
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2110
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    S

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.86
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 25
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gold
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2004
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.45
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 21
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2110

    Platinum

    Adds to S:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 11
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Convenience
      • Single Rear Middle Entertainment Display Screen: Single Rear Middle
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 21
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 93
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Removes from S:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
    • Convenience
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 25
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 95
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gold
      • Type: Gloss
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming

    Platinum S

    Adds to Platinum:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 25
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
    Removes from Platinum:
    • Dimensions
      • Departure Angle: 21
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil

    SE

    Adds to Platinum S:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.18
    • Convenience
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 95
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2825
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2119
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from Platinum S:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.86
    • Convenience
      • Single Rear Middle Entertainment Display Screen: Single Rear Middle
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 93
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2004
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    HSE

    Adds to SE:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
    Removes from SE:
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
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    2003 Land Rover Discovery Dimensions

    1940mm
    1890mm
    4705mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Land Rover Discovery Fuel Economy

    2003 Land Rover Discovery Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Land Rover Discovery?

    The Land Rover Discovery offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Land Rover Discovery FAQs

    The cheapest Land Rover Discovery is the Base that starts from $47,280.

    The most expensive Land Rover Discovery is the HSE that starts from $81,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Discovery is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, S, Platinum, Platinum S, SE and HSE.

    The largest Land Rover Discovery is the Base which measures 1890mm wide, 4705mm in length and sits 1940mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Discovery is the Base which has 136kW of power from its 4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Land Rover Discovery is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Land Rover Discovery is the SE which weighs 2880 kg (kerb weight).

    The Land Rover Discovery may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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