07/16/2026
🚨 AUCTION FIND 🚨
2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE7
VIN: SALTW164X3A806947
Lot: 252760
This one is on Bring a Trailer right now, no reserve. 104,335 miles, roughly 1,000 of those added under the current owner.
🔧 Specs
Oslo Blue over Alpaca Beige leather with black piping. 4.6 liter V8 factory rated at 217 horsepower and 300 lb ft of torque, four speed automatic, dual range transfer case. Dual sunroofs, 18" Hurricane alloy wheels on 245/60 Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires, black wheel arch flares, roof rails, roof rack, rear step, receiver hitch, heated power adjustable front seats, third row seating, automatic climate control, cruise control, cassette stereo, and a Harman Kardon sound system.
✅ Highlights
No reserve auction. Clean Carfax with no accidents or damage reported. Clean New York title. 3 previous owners and 24 service history records. Under current ownership the oxygen sensors were replaced with 4 new Bosch units, the catalytic converters were replaced, and the oil was changed. Under previous ownership the AC compressor and alternator were both replaced.
⚠️ Watch outs
This is where it gets interesting. A commenter with over 8,000 likes pointed out that the Rover 4.6 V8 is a different engine than Ford's 4.6 and warned that running a heavier oil weight year round, which is what the seller does, is only a good idea if the oil pump gears have been upgraded. Another commenter noted these trucks commonly rust at the firewall and front wheel wells, and the seller was not able to identify a rust spot near the hood latch. A different commenter flagged a loud rattle over bumps in the driving video, which the seller attributed to the iPhone microphone and rough roads, saying the mechanic had no notes. A question about a sagging front passenger side bumper went unanswered in the seller's public replies. And head gasket, timing chain, and timing cover work claimed by a prior owner in 2014 could not be confirmed by the dealership or verified on Carfax, so treat that one as unconfirmed.
🎯 Honest take
Good paperwork, a no reserve auction, and real recent maintenance make this a solid looking Disco II on paper. That said, the oil weight practice, the unconfirmed early engine work, and a couple of open questions in the comments mean this is a get it inspected before you bid situation, not a buy it sight unseen situation.
💬 Would you run 15W40 year round in a Rover 4.6, or stick with factory spec? Tell us what you would check first if you were bidding.
