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2003 Land Rover Range Rover

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 Range Rover.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2003 Range Rover, an SUV, pairs a 5‑speed automatic transmission with a 9.0‑qt oil capacity and 5W‑40/5W‑50 API viscosity. Its EPA fuel‑economy rating is 11 mpg city, 16 mpg highway and 13 mpg combined. In the model’s complaint history spanning 1990 to 2026, the 2003 year records the highest number of owner complaints — 127 — with the Power Train as the top complaint area, includes a single recall, and exceeds the lowest year’s count of six complaints in 1992.

Model year2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-50 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy11/16/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter LPW500030. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 95R · 850 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LPW500030 alt LYX000120
Engine air filter	PHE000050
Fuel filter	WFL000021
Spark plug	LR021006
Front wiper blades	LR155029
Serpentine belt	PQS000220 alt LR051050
Thermostat	PES000020 alt PEL000060
Cabin air filter	LR032199

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.9 in
Overall width	75.6 in
Overall height	73.2 in
Wheelbase	113.4 in
Curb weight	5379 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	11 / 16 / 13 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Range Rover of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.60 sec — 2003 HSE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2003	HSE 4.4L V8	9.60 sec	17.00 sec	282 hp	AWD
2004	HSE 4.4L V8	8.40 sec	16.40 sec	282 hp	AWD
2006	Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V8	6.70 sec	15.00 sec	400 hp	AWD
2006	Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V8	6.90 sec	15.20 sec	400 hp	AWD
2006	Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V8	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	400 hp	AWD
2010	Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V8	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	510 hp	AWD
2010	HSE 5.0L V8	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	375 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-50 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 24.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-40 · 5W-50 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	9.0 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	24.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	311 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	311 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	600 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.16 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure	34-37 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.12 in / 0.41 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 60 degrees ft. lbs., step 3: 60 degrees ft. lbs., step 4: 30

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not remove coating from new cylinder head bolts

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	80 degrees	80 degrees
3	80

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 15,000 mi; spark plugs every 52,500 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 45,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 52,500 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2003 Range Rover sits at the peak of a sharp rise in complaints, with 127 recorded that year versus 14 in 2002 and 101 in 2004, while recalls stayed low at one. The trend from the early 1990s shows a gradual increase in complaints through the late 1990s, a dip in 2001, and then a sudden spike in 2003 that does not fully recede until 2005. Power‑train issues dominate the 2003 complaints (92 of 127), followed by steering, suspension, and equipment problems, indicating a concentrated set of reliability concerns. Crash and fire complaints are minimal (three and one, respectively), suggesting that safety incidents were not the primary driver of the complaint surge. Given the high volume of complaints concentrated on the powertrain in the year you’re considering, a 2003 model would be a less attractive purchase compared to adjacent years.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

127

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 127 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train92

Steering6

Suspension4

Power Train,Equipment3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Unknown Or Other2

Electrical System2

Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V635000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 03/12/2008

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 19,168 MY 2003-2005 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES. THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING SLEEVE AND THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY BE MISALIGNED, RESULTING IN SPLINE WEAR OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE WEAR BETWEEN THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT, THE FLANGE KIT AND HEAT SHIELD KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 68 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
LTB00401NAS6	2018-03-26	Wheels	The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
SSM73409	2018-03-21	Power Train	Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on…
SFCC_08MAR18_16	2018-03-08	Electrical System	The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a…
SFCC-14SEP17	2017-09-14	Equipment	Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
LTB00401NAS5	2017-05-09	Steering	Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 95R battery Vehicles taking 9.0 qt Engine oil filter LPW500030 Engine air filter PHE000050 Fuel filter WFL000021 Spark plug LR021006

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2003 Range Rover take?

9.0 qt of 5W-40 OR 5W-50 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2003 Range Rover have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Range Rover get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 16 highway / 13 combined mpg.