SUV · 2015–2024

Land RoverDiscovery Sport

Seven-seat soft-roader with Land Rover presence and Land Rover bills if electrics or air suspension misbehave. Brilliant when sorted; buy on specialist history, not badge emotion.

Best for: Families needing optional third-row seats and light off-road ability.

Indicative running costs ~£2,371–£3,483 / year

Power: 150–309 hp
Economy: 30–45 mpg
Fuel: Diesel
Boot: 963–1,698 litres
0–60: 8.5–11.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp25–40

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Commonly 215/60 R17 – 235/50 R19 (trim dependent)

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker

Engine oil

Low-SAPS 5W-30 C3 (or maker approval) for most modern diesels with DPF

Oil capacity

Typically ~4.5–6.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most post-2015 Euro 6 diesels are ULEZ compliant — still check the plate on TfL

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Land Rover Discovery Sport at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£2,371–£3,483 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£1172/yr @ 45 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£700–£1,500 (indicative)
Servicing	~£220–£380 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£140–£300 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

4 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
TD4 / D150–D180 Core diesels. 2.0 diesel · 40–48 mpg	2.0 diesel	150–180 hp	40–48 mpg	~£195*
Si4 petrol Petrol alternative. 2.0 petrol · 30–38 mpg	2.0 petrol	240–290 hp	30–38 mpg	~£195*
P300e PHEV Charge history. PHEV · Official high mpg	PHEV	309 hp	Official high mpg	~£195*
R-Dynamic / HSE Trim and kit. Various · 30–45 mpg	Various	150–309 hp	30–45 mpg	~£195+*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine2.0 litre

Gearbox6-speed manual or automatic

DimensionsApprox. 4.3–4.6m long · 1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 25–40

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeCommonly 215/60 R17 – 235/50 R19 (trim dependent)

Tyre pressureOften ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker

OilLow-SAPS 5W-30 C3 (or maker approval) for most modern diesels with DPF

Oil capacityTypically ~4.5–6.5 litres

ULEZMost post-2015 Euro 6 diesels are ULEZ compliant — still check the plate on TfL

Buying a used Discovery Sport

1Full LR / indie specialist stamps
2Check air suspension and terrain wiring
3Ingenium timing-belt/chain interval by engine
4PHEV: battery warranty and charge kit

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Electronics and infotainment faults
Air suspension leaks
Timing belt/chain and oiling issues on some Ingenium engines
Water ingress / panoramic roof drains

Land Rover Discovery Sport FAQs

Is a used Land Rover Discovery Sport expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£2,371–£3,483 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Land Rover Discovery Sport need?

Often ~33–38 PSI cold — always use the door/fuel-flap sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Land Rover Discovery Sport take?

Low-SAPS 5W-30 C3 (or maker approval) for most modern diesels with DPF. Capacity is Typically ~4.5–6.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Electronics and infotainment faults; Air suspension leaks. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport ULEZ compliant?

Most post-2015 Euro 6 diesels are ULEZ compliant — still check the plate on TfL

Owner handbook

Official Land Rover manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Guides & tools

Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN