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2003 Land Rover Discovery II
$14,500
Year
2003Make
Land RoverModel
Discovery IIOdometer
95,974Engine
4.6L V8 OHV 16VFuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
SALTW16443A796271Seller
private partyLocation
Atlanta, GATitle Status
clean
There’s a reason the Discovery II continues to have such a loyal following. It combines old-school Land Rover character, genuine trail capability, a V8 drivetrain, and one of the most recognizable profiles of the modern Land Rover era. This 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE, offered by a private seller in Atlanta, Georgia, takes that formula a step further with a lifted suspension, black wheels, an upgraded front bumper with integrated fog lights and bull bar, and most importantly, a Top Hat engine rebuild.
Affectionately named “Journey” by its current owner, this Disco has been set up to be used rather than preserved. It’s not represented as a showroom-perfect example, but as a sorted, character-rich Discovery that runs and drives well, blows cold A/C, and is ready for another round of camping trips, trail runs, and weekend adventures.
- Top Hat Engine Rebuild: For anyone familiar with Discovery IIs, this may be the most important line in the listing. The seller reports that the original 4.6-liter V8 has received a Top Hat engine rebuild, addressing one of the major concerns buyers typically have when shopping this generation. The CARFAX identifies this Discovery as a 4.6-liter V8 model and shows 93,906 miles at its most recent reported odometer reading. It also records 17 service-history entries. Documentation and specifics regarding the Top Hat rebuild should be requested directly from the seller.
- Built For The Trail: Journey has also received several upgrades that move it decidedly away from stock form. A lifted suspension provides additional clearance, while black aftermarket wheels give the truck a more purposeful stance. Up front is an upgraded off-road bumper with an integrated bull bar and fog lights, adding both protection and the classic expedition-ready look that suits a Discovery II particularly well. Combined with the Discovery’s full-time four-wheel-drive platform, the result is a rig aimed squarely at camping, exploring, trail use, or simply serving as a distinctive weekend truck.
- Clean, Usable Interior: Despite its off-road-ready exterior, the seller describes the cabin as being in good condition, with no rips or tears in the seats. The air conditioning is also reported to blow ice cold—an especially worthwhile feature for a truck currently living in Atlanta. The seller is refreshingly straightforward about the overall condition: this is a 23-year-old Land Rover with normal age and character rather than a freshly restored collector piece.
- Extensive Recent Service: The current owner acquired the Discovery in 2023, and the truck has accumulated mileage slowly since, with CARFAX estimating approximately 3,516 miles per year during the current ownership period. More importantly, there is substantial recent service history from Rocco’s European Garage in Roswell, Georgia. Records since late 2023 include coolant service, oil changes, power-steering work, water-pump replacement, brake work, an exhaust-manifold gasket, and additional inspections and servicing. In December 2024, the brake master cylinder was replaced or repaired, the exhaust-manifold gasket was replaced, and power-steering lines were serviced. The Discovery most recently passed Georgia emissions in December 2025 at 93,906 miles and was subsequently registered in Atlanta.
The Discovery II occupies an interesting place in the 4x4 world. It still looks and feels like a traditional Land Rover, with its tall greenhouse, stadium-style roofline, V8 power and legitimately useful off-road architecture, yet remains attainable enough that owners don't have to be afraid to actually take one into the woods.
What makes this particular example compelling is the combination of sub-100k mileage, a reported Top Hat engine rebuild, recent European-specialist service, and the right selection of off-road upgrades. Rather than starting with a completely stock Discovery and tackling its known mechanical needs before building it, Journey offers a platform where much of that work has already been addressed. It has some scars and history, but that arguably suits the mission. This isn't a Disco destined to spend its life under a cover. It's one that looks ready to get dirty.
Mechanical
- Reported Top Hat engine rebuild
- Recent water-pump service
- Recent power-steering system work
- Recent brake master-cylinder work
- Exhaust-manifold gasket replaced
- Ice-cold A/C
- Runs and drives well per seller
Off-Road Upgrades
- Lifted suspension
- Black aftermarket wheels
- Upgraded front bumper w/bull Bar and integrated fog lights
Interior
- Clean cabin
- Tan leather seats free of rips or tears
- Air conditioning
History
- Four-owner CARFAX
- Long-term Texas history
- Georgia-owned since 2023
- 17 CARFAX service records
- 93,906 miles last reported
- Prior accident/damage events disclosed
Journey is offered for sale by its current owner in Atlanta, Georgia. Contact the seller through Fourbie Exchange to ask questions, request additional documentation on the Top Hat rebuild, or arrange an inspection.
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