The Land Rover Discovery Sport spans 2015–2026 with 22 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2019, 2020, 2021 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2015, 2016, 2017. It delivers up to 22 mpg combined and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2015 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Land Rover Discovery Sport VIN — every digit explained
Every Land Rover Discovery Sport carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Land Rover and the country it was built in (real Land Rover codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Discovery Sport.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- UKSAD · SAJ · SAL
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Discovery Sport, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has 22 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2015–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 1
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2025 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery Sport, and 2026 Range Rover Evoque, and Jaguar F-Pace vehicles. Moisture may have entered the gear shift module (GSM) during assembly, which can cause the gear shift position indicator light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk. A gear shift position indicator that fails to illuminate can make it difficult to identify the correct transmission gear position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the GSM, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover’s customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D054 and H566.
2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 2
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The Near Field Sensing Module (NFSM) may overheat and cause the 3D surround camera images, including the rearview camera image, not to display.
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix. Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.
Structure:body
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. The lower A-pillar bolt on the right side may be improperly fastened, which can result in reduced structural strength of the body structure.
Risk. A body structure with reduced structural strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and tighten the right side, lower A-pillar bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N871.
2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 2
Back Over Prevention:software
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
Seat Belts:pretensioner
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Risk. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 1
Seat Belts:pretensioner
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Risk. Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 1
Seat Belts:front:retractor
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 4
Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Electrical System:software
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque MHEV vehicles. The 48 volt electrical system may experience an overload event, causing a failure of the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) and result in a DCDC converter electrical short-circuit.
Risk. An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owners are advised to exit the vehicle when it is parked and park outside away from buildings or structures until the repair is complete. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N503.
Electrical System:software
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to randomly alternate the speedometer and odometer units between Miles Per Hour (MPH) and Kilometers Per Hour (KM/H) without driver input to the display unit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk. The changing displays may cause driver distraction or confusion and possibly result in excessive speed, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N516.
Seat Belts:front:retractor
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 1
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 2
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Risk. If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
Seat Belts:pretensioner
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Risk. If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 2
Exterior Lighting
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk. Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Risk. If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls 2
Exterior Lighting
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk. Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
What's wrong. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles the transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix. Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall is expected to began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P091.
Best and worst years for the Land Rover Discovery Sport
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 12 tracked years, the worst years are 2019, 2020, 2021 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2015, 2016, 2017.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Discovery Sport | — | Best | |
| 2016 Discovery Sport | — | Best | |
| 2017 Discovery Sport | — | Best | |
| 2018 Discovery Sport | — | Average | |
| 2019 Discovery Sport | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2020 Discovery Sport | Engine | Avoid | |
| 2021 Discovery Sport | Power Train | Avoid | |
| 2022 Discovery Sport | Power Train | Average | |
| 2023 Discovery Sport | Structure | Average | |
| 2024 Discovery Sport | — | Average | |
| 2025 Discovery Sport | — | Average | |
| 2026 Discovery Sport | — | Average |
What are the most common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
The most-reported Land Rover Discovery Sport problems are Tires (1 reports), Engine (16 reports) and Steering (2 reports) — out of 41 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Land Rover Discovery Sport specifications & dimensions
The 2020–2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport measures 181″ long on a 108″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 4,039 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Land Rover Discovery Sport window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | 181″ | 74″ | 68″ | 108″ | 4,039 lb |
| 2015–2017 | 181″ | 74″ | 68″ | 108″ | 3,845 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Land Rover Discovery Sport cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Discovery Sport holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Land Rover Discovery Sport tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Land Rover Discovery Sport get?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport returns up to 22 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $3,500/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2L 4-cyl) gets 20 mpg combined and costs about $3,850/yr to fuel, emitting 437 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10) — about $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Discovery Sport | 19 | 23 | $3,850 | 437 | — | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2025 Discovery Sport | 19 | 23 | $3,850 | 437 | 6/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2024 Discovery Sport | 19 | 23 | $3,850 | 437 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2023 Discovery Sport | 19 | 23 | $3,850 | 437 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2022 Discovery Sport | 19 | 23 | $3,850 | 437 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2021 Discovery Sport | 19 | 23 | $3,850 | 437 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2020 Discovery Sport | 19 | 24 | $3,650 | 427 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2019 Discovery Sport | 21 | 25 | $3,500 | 395 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2018 Discovery Sport | 21 | 25 | $3,500 | 395 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2017 Discovery Sport | 20 | 25 | $3,500 | 406 | 9/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2016 Discovery Sport | 20 | 26 | $3,500 | 401 | 9/10 | 2L 4-cyl | |
| 2015 Discovery Sport | 20 | 26 | $3,500 | 401 | 9/10 | 2L 4-cyl |
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport (2L 4-cyl Hybrid) gets 21 mpg combined and costs about $3,650/yr to fuel, emitting 422 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 4/10, smog 7/10) — about $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over 5 years.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Discovery Sport | 19 | 24 | $3,650 | 422 | 7/10 | 2L 4-cyl Hybrid |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Discovery Sport stacks up against the most fuel-efficient SUVs, or calculate this Discovery Sport's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have? Power & range
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is offered with 2 powertrains — 2L 4-cyl, 2L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | AWD | Premium |
| Hybrid | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S9) | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Land Rover Discovery Sport tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Discovery Sport's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
How much does a Land Rover Discovery Sport cost to own?
A used Land Rover Discovery Sport sells for a median of about $53,893 for a 2025 — most listed between $53,893 and $58,653, from 124 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Discovery Sport | $53,893–$58,653 | 7 | |
| 2023 Discovery Sport | $22,998–$26,398 | 3 | |
| 2021 Discovery Sport | $16,999–$19,995 | 4 | |
| 2020 Discovery Sport | $13,275–$20,988 | 14 | |
| 2019 Discovery Sport | $11,995–$18,500 | 29 | |
| 2018 Discovery Sport | $8,900–$11,999 | 9 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Discovery Sport is worth today, or browse used-market prices for SUVs.
A Land Rover Discovery Sport tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 75% | $22,500 | −$7,500 |
| Year 2 | 63% | $18,900 | −$11,100 |
| Year 3 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 4 | 44% | $13,200 | −$16,800 |
| Year 5 | 37% | $11,100 | −$18,900 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Discovery Sport loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $17,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Discovery Sport ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Land Rover Discovery Sport to insure?
A Land Rover Discovery Sport costs about $1,426 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 1% below the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (99, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Discovery Sport's HLDI loss index. See Land Rover insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Discovery Sport yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport last?
A well-maintained Land Rover Discovery Sport typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Land Rover Discovery Sport’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Discovery Sport’s VIN free →All Land Rover Discovery Sport model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Land Rover Discovery Sport — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Discovery Sport | 0 | — | |
| 2025 Discovery Sport | 1 recall | — | |
| 2024 Discovery Sport | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2023 Discovery Sport | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2022 Discovery Sport | 1 recall | — | |
| 2021 Discovery Sport | 1 recall | — | |
| 2020 Discovery Sport | 4 recalls | — | |
| 2019 Discovery Sport | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2018 Discovery Sport | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2017 Discovery Sport | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2016 Discovery Sport | 2 recalls | — | |
| 2015 Discovery Sport | 2 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Discovery Sport?
By owner-complaint volume, 2019, 2020, 2021 drew the most reports. 2015, 2016, 2017 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Discovery Sport have?
22 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2015–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Land Rover recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the Discovery Sport get?
Up to 22 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
How many miles does a Discovery Sport last?
A well-maintained Discovery Sport typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Discovery Sport reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Discovery Sport is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Land Rover Discovery Sport warranty?
New Land Rover models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Land Rover dealer.
Where is the Land Rover Discovery Sport made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Discovery Sport's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Land Rover may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Discovery Sport have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.