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Land Rover Discovery
Car and Driver says the 2026 Land Rover Discovery puts its best hiking-boot-shod foot forward, offering real trail-crawling capability and a plush passenger experience, and notes the related, smaller Discovery Sport is ending production after the 2026 model year, making this a buyer's last chance to get one; it says the Discovery Sport can be a good middle ground for those who want a small SUV they can do a little off-roading with, but don't want to go all the way with something like a Jeep or a Bronco. Land Rover Solon says two engine choices define the character of the Discovery, each offering its own balance of power and refinement. Auto-data.net lists the Discovery's 3.0-liter P360 mild-hybrid engine at 360 hp across the 2020 through 2026 model years.
Trail capability meets plush comfort
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Land Rover Discovery puts its best hiking-boot-shod foot forward, offering real trail-crawling capability and a plush passenger experience.
The related Discovery Sport is ending
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says this is a buyer's last chance to buy a Discovery Sport, as Land Rover has announced the model is ending production after the 2026 model year, calling it a good middle ground for those who want a small SUV they can do a little off-roading with, but don't want to go all the way with something like a Jeep or a Bronco.
Engine choices
Land Rover Solon (opens in a new tab) says two engine choices define the character of the Discovery, each offering its own balance of power and refinement. Auto-data.net (opens in a new tab) lists the Discovery's 3.0-liter P360 mild-hybrid engine at 360 hp across the 2020 through 2026 model years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport being discontinued?
Yes — Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says production ends after the 2026 model year.
How much horsepower does the Land Rover Discovery's P360 engine have?
Auto-data.net (opens in a new tab) says 360 hp.
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The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (P300) or 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid (P360), rated at 296 / 355 horsepower across its three-row luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Discovery seats 7 and is a Three-row luxury SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Discovery.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Land Rover Discovery
P300 S is the 296-hp turbo four entry point; Dynamic SE is available with the P300; the P360 mild hybrid at 355 hp is standard on the Gemini Edition and the Tempest Edition, which replaced the P360 Dynamic SE and the Metropolitan Edition.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Land Rover Discovery model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 1 | 2026 record → |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Land Rover Discovery.
The Land Rover Discovery is a series of sport utility vehicles produced by the British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover—previously Land Rover—and marketed under the marque Land Rover. The series has been in its fifth generation since 2017. The first was introduced in 1989 and was the manufacturer's first model series to launch since the 1970 Range Rover—on which it was based—and the third new product line since the brand's conception by Rover in 1948.
- Safety
- The Discovery 4 (called LR4 in North America and the Middle East) is an updated version of the Discovery 3.
- Design
- The design of the fifth generation Discovery was previewed by the Discovery Vision Concept at the 2014 New York Auto Show. In profile, the exterior design is also very similar to the small Discovery Sport model. In contrast to previous Discovery models, the third-generation has a much more rounded shape, eschewing the traditional angular design.
Source: Land Rover Discovery (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Land Rover Discovery at a glance
- Production
- 1989–present
- Class
- Executive car, Mid-size luxury Sport utility vehicle, SUV (1989–2016), Mid-size luxury crossover SUV (2017–present)
- Layout
- Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Recent recalls (5 campaigns across the latest model years)
- September 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Dc/Dc Converter. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace… Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- July 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera. Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- June 2026, Air Bags:Frontal. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Land Rover Discovery, most often about electrical system (3), unknown or other (3), engine (2).
Year by year
The Land Rover Discovery across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 19–21 | $3,800–$4,200 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 19–21 | $3,700–$4,100 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2024 Land Rover Discovery | 19–21 | $3,700–$4,100 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2023 Land Rover Discovery | 20–22 | $3,500–$3,900 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 2022 Land Rover Discovery | 20–21 | $3,700–$3,900 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 2021 Land Rover Discovery | 21 | $3,700 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery | 18–23 | $3,700–$4,300 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 2019 Land Rover Discovery | 18–23 | $3,500–$4,300 | 4 | 4 | 38 |
| 2018 Land Rover Discovery | 18–23 | $3,500–$4,300 | 4 | 4 | 37 |
| 2017 Land Rover Discovery | 18–23 | $3,500–$4,300 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2016 Land Rover Discovery | 22 | $3,500 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2015 Land Rover Discovery | 22 | $3,500 | 1 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Land Rover Discovery, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 to 2024 | 21.0 to 20.0 | |||
| 2022 to 2023 | 20.5 to 21.0 | |||
| 2021 to 2022 | 2 to 3 | 21.0 to 20.5 | Labels: Discovery Sport; Transmissions: Automatic (S9); Drives: All-Wheel Drive; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 4 to 2 | 20.5 to 21.0 | Labels: Discovery MHEV; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Labels: Discovery Sport, Discovery Sport MHEV; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid, 3L 6-cyl, 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (S9); Drives: All-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Diesel; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 to 2020 | Labels: Discovery Sport MHEV; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Labels: Discovery Sport Si4 | ||
| 2018 to 2019 | Labels: Discovery Sport Si4 | Labels: Discovery Sport (286 Hp) | ||
| 2017 to 2018 | 3 to 4 | Labels: Discovery Sport (286 Hp); Drives: All-Wheel Drive | ||
| 2016 to 2017 | 1 to 3 | 22.0 to 20.5 | Labels: Discovery; Engines: 3L 6-cyl, 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (S8); Fuels: Diesel; Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | |
| 2015 to 2016 | Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Buying used
What the Land Rover Discovery recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | air bags (frontal) | None |
| 2025 | 2 | air bags (frontal); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2024 | 4 | engine and engine cooling; electrical system (propulsion system); air bags (frontal); 1 more | None |
| 2023 | 5 | seat belts (pretensioner); engine and engine cooling; electrical system (propulsion system); 2 more | None |
| 2022 | 5 | seat belts (pretensioner); engine and engine cooling; electrical system (propulsion system); 2 more | None |
| 2021 | 5 | electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); seat belts (front); electrical system (propulsion system); 2 more | None |
| 2020 | 6 | seats (mid/rear assembly); electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); exterior lighting (lighting control module); 2 more | None |
| 2019 | 4 | engine; electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery); exterior lighting (lighting control module); 1 more | None |
| 2018 | 4 | forward collision avoidance (automatic emergency braking); exterior lighting; exterior lighting (lighting control module); 1 more | None |
| 2017 | 3 | fuel system, gasoline; exterior lighting; electrical system (instrument cluster/panel) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 52 | 39% | 2019 (15) |
| unknown or other | 29 | 22% | 2019 (9) |
| engine | 24 | 18% | 2019 (8) |
| power train | 22 | 17% | 2018 (8) |
| visibility/wiper | 13 | 10% | 2019 (5) |
| structure | 11 | 8% | 2018 (7) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Land Rover Discovery trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P300 S | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 296 | 295 | 4,845 | 5,952 | 20 | $61,825 |
| P300 Dynamic SE | AWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 296 | 295 | 4,845 | 5,952 | 20 | $66,225 |
| P360 Gemini Edition | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 355 | 369 | 5,145 | 8,200 | 19 | $72,425 |
| P360 Tempest Edition | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 355 | 369 | 5,145 | 8,200 | 19 | $85,125 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Land Rover Discovery model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 296–355 | 4,845–5,145 | 5,952–8,200 | 23.8 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 296–355 | 4,845–5,145 | 5,952–8,200 | 23.7 |
| 2024 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 296–355 | 4,845–5,145 | 5,952–8,200 | 23.8 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 296–355 | 4,865–5,160 | 5,952–8,200 | 23.8 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 296–355 | 4,865–5,160 | 6,613–8,200 | 23.8 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (MHEV, Turbo) | 296–355 | 4,865–5,160 | 6,613–8,200 | 23.8 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3.0-liter V6 (Supercharged) / 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo Diesel) | 254–340 | – | 7,716–8,201 | 22.5–23.5 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3.0-liter V6 (Supercharged) | 340 | – | 8,201 | 23.5 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3.0-liter V6 (Supercharged) | 340 | – | 8,201 | 23.5 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3.0-liter V6 (Supercharged) | 340 | – | 8,201 | 23.5 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Land Rover Discovery.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2025 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2024 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2023 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2022 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2020 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2019 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2018 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
| 2017 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | CR2032 |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Land Rover Discovery: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Land Rover Discovery : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 3.9).
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | airbags |
| 2025 | 2 | not available | airbags, backup camera |
| 2024 | 4 | 7 | engine cooling, electrical system, airbags, backup camera |
| 2023 | 5 | 7 | seat belts, engine cooling, electrical system, airbags |
| 2022 | 5 | 9 | seat belts, engine cooling, electrical system, airbags |
| 2021 | 5 | 11 | electrical system, seat belts, airbags, backup camera |
| 2020 | 6 | 18 | electrical system, seat belts, seats, exterior lighting |
| 2019 | 4 | 38 | electrical system, engine, exterior lighting |
| 2018 | 4 | 37 | exterior lighting, forward collision system, electrical system |
| 2017 | 3 | not available | exterior lighting, fuel system, electrical system |
| 2016 | 5 | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Land Rover Discovery model years 2017, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Land Rover Discovery?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Land Rover Discovery model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 3.9. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Land Rover Discovery by model year?
2026: airbags. 2025: airbags, backup camera. 2024: engine cooling, electrical system, airbags, backup camera. 2023: seat belts, engine cooling, electrical system, airbags. 2022: seat belts, engine cooling, electrical system, airbags. 2021: electrical system, seat belts, airbags, backup camera.
Q04Why do some Land Rover Discovery model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Land Rover Discovery model years 2017, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling, Buying, records and recalls.
Trim ladder
1 Land Rover Discovery trim, each with its own page.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Discovery come in?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery (three-row luxury SUV) comes in 4 trims: P300 S, P300 Dynamic SE, P360 Gemini Edition, P360 Tempest Edition.
Q02What are the 2026 Discovery trims?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery trims are P300 S, P300 Dynamic SE, P360 Gemini Edition, P360 Tempest Edition, listed from the entry P300 S up to the top P360 Tempest Edition.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Discovery use?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is built around 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (P300) or 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid (P360), rated at 296 / 355 horsepower across its three-row luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Discovery have?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is rated at 296 / 355 horsepower (2.0L turbo four-cylinder (P300) or 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid (P360)).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Discovery?
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is offered with Standard AWD.