Land Rover Discovery Sport Review 2024
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Land Rover Discovery Sport At A Glance
Refined and comfortable. Better off-road than most rivals. Strong plug-in hybrid.
Ride firm at low speeds. Average on-road handling. Poor reliability record.
Insurance Groups are between 24–40
On average it achieves 76% of the official MPG figure
With a hugely desirable badge, the Land Rover Discovery Sport should be one of the most sought after mid-size SUVs. However, this is a field crowded with talent and desirable rivals like the Audi Q5, the great-to-drive BMW X3, dependable Honda CR-V and stylish Volvo XC60, plus others such as the Tesla Model Y and even the Volkswagen Tiguan. Mild hybrid power and some styling updates have kept the Land Rover Discovery Sport in the hunt, but it now feels like it’s trailing the pack instead of leading it. Read on for our full Land Rover Discovery Sport review.
Based on the same platform as the first generation of Range Rover Evoque, the Land Rover Discovery Sport combines a huge interior with a composed ride. It is comfortable inside, with most models getting a 5+2 seating configuration and offering more than 1700 litres of maximum boot space.
The ‘+2’ seats are essentially a third row that lifts out of the boot floor, while the movable second row provides easy access. However, while the rearmost seats are perfect for young children, adults will only want to use them for the shortest of journeys.
The interior of the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers an abundance of soft-touch materials and a well-crafted dashboard.
Standard equipment is impressive, and all models get climate control for the first two rows of seats, along with cruise control, a heated windscreen and partial leather seats.
Power for the Land Rover Discovery Sport comes, in the main, from 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, both with mild hybrid assistance.
The alternative choice is the plug-in hybrid P300e that uses a 1.5 litre petrol motor and 109PS electric motor to deliver a strong 309PS, up to 181.1mpg, 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds and an EV-only driving range of up to 37 miles.
The best of all worlds? Maybe, but only if you have easy access to charge points at frequent intervals or only make short hop trips.
On the road, the Land Rover Discovery Sport feels capable and fun, with plenty of grip in corners. The automatic gearbox is now standard across the range and it’s a smooth operator, with near seamless gearchanges.
The four-wheel drive set-up is identical to the one found in the Range Rover Evoque and linked to the excellent Terrain Response system, which means the Land Rover Discovery Sport is more than capable off road.
In fact, it’s better than any of its rivals when it comes to tackling mud or snow.
Some might raise an eyebrow at the fact the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs from just shy of £45,000. Yet compare its prices with direct rivals, and value for money is one of its stronger suits.
Looking for a second opinion? Check out heycar’s Land Rover Discovery Sport review.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport handling and engines
- Engines range from P270e to 2.2 SD4 190
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 21–50 mpg
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Handling and ride quality
On the road, the Land Rover Discovery Sport feels composed and refined, with low road and wind noise. The automatic gearbox is the best transmission choice, with swift and intelligent changes.
Admittedly, the ride can feel firm at low speeds and around town, but it’s never enough to disrupt the handling or make things uncomfortable.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport does suffer from a bit of body roll in corners, but balances this out with plenty of grip and progressive steering, which ensures the driver has a full understanding of how much traction is available.
As you’d expect, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is extremely capable off road, with the four-wheel-drive system fed through the excellent Terrain Response.
This means the driver can adjust the suspension and gear selection to match the conditions.
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Engines
Most engines in the Land Rover Discovery Sport are of a 2.0-litre capacity.
The 204PS D200 has mild hybrid assistance along with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, and this transmission combo is common across the range.
In the P250, you get another 2.0-litre engine, which punts out a healthy 249PS for 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds.
If it’s performance you’re after, though, the P300e plug-in hybrid is the Land Rover Discovery Sport to look at.
Its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine works hand-in-hand with a 109PS electric motor to give maximum power of 309PS. This means 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds, while also having the ability to cover up to 37 miles on battery power alone.
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Safety
As well as the expected airbags, the Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with two Isofix child seat mounts in the rear seats.
It also has an Isofix option in the front passenger seat, so you can carry three kiddy seats securely, which will be good news for many parents of young children.
Every Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist and a driver fatigue monitor. You also get front and rear parking sensors with a reversing camera, cruise control with speed limiter and traffic sign recognition.
The Driver Assist Pack brings blind spot assist to the party.
Euro NCAP conducted a second round of crash tests with the Land Rover Discovery Sport in 2022, and it scored the same five-star rating that it achieved when the model was originally launched seven years before that.
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Towing
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a decent option for towing.
It can happily haul up to 2500kg on the five-seat D200.
The P250 has a maximum braked trailer capacity of 2000kg and the P300e can haul up to 1600kg. All have an unbraked trailer maximum of 750kg.
An electrically deployable tow bar is a factory option for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, but it’s not cheap, at £1035.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 eD4 150 | 50 mpg | 10.6 s | 123 g/km |
| 2.0 SD4 240 Automatic | 39–44 mpg | 7.5 s | 169 g/km |
| 2.0 Si4 240 Automatic | 31–33 mpg | 6.8–7.9 s | 182–190 g/km |
| 2.0 TD4 150 | 44–58 mpg | 11.7 s | 129 g/km |
| 2.0 TD4 180 | 44–53 mpg | 9.9 s | 139 g/km |
| 2.0 TD4 180 Automatic | 43–53 mpg | 8.9–9.9 s | 139–172 g/km |
| 2.2 SD4 190 | 45–46 mpg | 8.4–9.8 s | 162–166 g/km |
| 2.2 SD4 190 Automatic | 45–46 mpg | 8.4–9.8 s | 162–166 g/km |
| D150 | - | - | 140–149 g/km |
| D150 Automatic 4WD | - | - | 144–152 g/km |
| D165 | - | 10.4–10.8 s | 167–172 g/km |
| D165 MHEV | - | 9.5–10.6 s | 173–183 g/km |
| D180 Automatic | - | - | 147–155 g/km |
| D180 MHEV | - | - | 150 g/km |
| D200 MHEV | - | - | 173–178 g/km |
| D204 MHEV | - | 8.1–8.9 s | 180–184 g/km |
| D240 Automatic | - | - | 163–175 g/km |
| P200 Automatic | - | 7.4–8.5 s | 177–183 g/km |
| P200 MHEV | - | 8.3–9.2 s | 212–216 g/km |
| P250 Automatic | - | 7.1–7.3 s | 179–185 g/km |
| P250 MHEV | - | 7.3–8.1 s | 213–217 g/km |
| P270e | - | - | 35–37 g/km |
| P290 MHEV | - | 7.4–7.5 s | 216 g/km |
| P300e | - | 6.6 s | 38–45 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Land Rover Discovery Sport
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
76%
Real MPG
21–50 mpg
MPGs submitted
777
Land Rover Discovery Sport interior
- Boot space is 115–1794 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4597–4599 mm |
| Width | 2173 mm |
| Height | 1724–1727 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2741 mm |
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Practicality
The 5+2 seating layout is one of the Land Rover Discovery Sport’s biggest selling points and will appeal to families who occasionally need a seven-seater.
The third row folds out of the boot floor and is easy to reach, thanks to the fact that the second row of seats slide forward.
Adults will find the third row to be a squeeze, with limited leg and shoulder room, but Land Rover doesn’t hide the fact that the extra seats are only intended for occasional use.
Children, on the other hand, will love them and all rows can be fitted with charging sockets, which means all passengers can charge electronic devices simultaneously.
There’s no shortage of storage, with a maximum of more than 1700 litres (according to Land Rover’s slightly unconventional methods of calculating space) and lots of cabin pockets and cubby holes, which again makes it useful for families.
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Quality and finish
Since the launch of the Land Rover Discovery Sport there have been some questions about interior build quality, and almost all of our test cars have suffered from front seats that squeak or creak.
We’ve also noticed rattles from the rear seats, which can be rather annoying on long trips.
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Infotainment
The Land Rover Discovery Sport’s Pivi Pro set-up comes with an 11.4-inch touchscreen that has clear graphics and is easy to navigate. You can use ‘Hey Land Rover’ voice controls to operate certain functions, too.
The screen can show the integrated navigation in 2D and 3D orientations, while the Connected Navigation lets you search the internet for destinations, fuel stations and other points of interest or use.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport’s infotainment works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and you all models now offer wireless phone charging.
Land Rover Discovery Sport value for money
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Prices
The Land Rover Discovery Sport range kicks off with the entry-level D200 in S trim, which has front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox.
At the time of writing, it costs from £44,790, which is quite a jump from its historic base, but it now comes with four-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox as standard.
Choose the P300e hybrid in S trim, and it costs from just over £50,000.
The Dynamic SE trim begins at £48,240 for the D200 or £52,700 for the hybrid P300e.
Only the top Dynamic HSE trim has the option of the P250 petrol motor, with a price tag of £54,015, while the D200 comes in at £53,390.
Go for the P300e and you’ll spend from £57,850.
Look to the used market and early Land Rover Discovery Sport models can be had from £13,500. A three-year-old example in good order, with 30,000 miles, will go from around £27,000.
Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024: Running Costs
By far and away the most impressive combined fuel economy in the Land Rover Discovery Sport range belongs to the P300e plug-in hybrid model, with its 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor combo.
It has a claimed WLTP consumption of up to 181.1mpg, plus an EV-only driving range of as much as 37 miles.
The reality is, like most plug-in hybrids, you need to maximise EV driving to get anywhere near this sort of frugality and that means charging up frequently. More likely is economy around the mid-40s in normal use.
Be sure to check out what owners say with our Real MPG figures.
That still puts the P300e ahead of the D200 2.0-litre turbodiesel, which achieves a combined claimed figure of 41.8mpg.
Should you prefer a petrol Land Rover Discovery Sport, the P250 delivers 30.7mpg, which is not a number to shout from the rooftops. This model is also the worst for carbon dioxide emissions, with a best of 209g/km.
The diesel engine emits 177g/km of CO2, which means road tax charged at £1040 in the first year, and £180 after that. The P250 tips into the first-year rate of £1565, while the P300e pays just a measly £10 for the initial 12-month period.
When it comes to insurance, the Land Rover Discovery Sport sits anywhere between group 25 and group 40, depending on model.
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The range kicks off with the Land Rover Discovery Sport S. It doesn’t miss out on kit, though, as it comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors with a reversing camera, lane keep assist and cruise control.
There’s a heated windscreen, door mirrors and front seats, and the cabin is fitted out with Ebony DuoLeather upholstery.
Climate control, wireless phone charging and the Pivi Pro 11.4-inch infotainment screen with integrated sat-nav make the interior very welcoming.
Next comes the Land Rover Discovery Sport Dynamic SE version with a powered tailgate, keyless entry and uprated LED headlights.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport Dynamic HSE trim has front foglights, 14-way electric seat movement for the front chairs, a leather-bound twin-rim steering wheel, premium cabin lighting, Windsor leather upholstery and 20-inch alloy wheels.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4597–4599 mm |
| Width | 2173 mm |
| Height | 1724–1727 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2741 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1732–2500 kg |
| Boot Space | 115–1794 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 10000–21000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £28,995–£57,795 |
| Insurance Groups | 24–40 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–J |
| Official MPG | 31.4–57.7 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
On sale until July 2024
On sale until October 2023
On sale until December 2022
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 P200 Auto 5Seat 5dr | £36,655 | - | 8.5 s |
| 2.0 P200 Auto 7Seat 5dr | £37,675 | - | 7.4 s |
| 2.0 P200 R-Dync SE Auto 5Seat 5dr | £43,620 | - | 8.5 s |
| 2.0 P200 R-Dync SE Auto 7Seat 5dr | £44,640 | - | 7.4 s |
| Urban Edition P200 AWD 48v MHEV Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £40,355 | - | 8.3 s |
| Urban Edition P200 AWD 48v MHEV Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £41,375 | - | 8.6 s |
| Urban Edition P250 AWD 48v MHEV Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £42,030 | - | 7.3 s |
| Urban Edition P250 AWD 48v MHEV Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £43,050 | - | 7.5 s |
On sale until August 2021
On sale until December 2020
On sale until November 2019
On sale until April 2017
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 TD4 150 Pure Special Edition 5dr | £28,995 | 57.7 mpg | - |
On sale until October 2015
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.2 SD4 HSE 190 5dr | £37,595 | 46.3 mpg | 9.8 s |
| 2.2 SD4 HSE Auto 190 5dr | £39,395 | 44.8 mpg | 8.4 s |
| 2.2 SD4 HSE Luxury 190 5dr | £41,195 | 46.3 mpg | 9.8 s |
| 2.2 SD4 HSE Luxury Auto 190 5dr | £42,995 | 44.8 mpg | 8.4 s |
| 2.2 SD4 SE 190 5dr | £32,395 | 46.3 mpg | 9.8 s |
| 2.2 SD4 SE Auto 190 5dr | £34,195 | 44.8 mpg | 8.4 s |
| 2.2 SD4 SE Tech 190 5dr | £33,895 | 46.3 mpg | 9.8 s |
| 2.2 SD4 SE Tech Auto 190 5dr | £35,695 | 44.8 mpg | 8.4 s |
Model History
- September 2014: Land Rover revealed Discovery Sport
- June 2015: Ingenium diesel engine introduced
- September 2015: Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux added
- April 2016: Discovery Sport updated for 2017
- June 2017: New engined added to Discovery Sport range
- January 0001: Engine
- January 0001: Capacity
- January 0001: Power (PS)
- January 0001: Torque (Nm)
- January 0001: CO2 (g/km)
- May 2018: New Discovery Sport Landmark Edition launched
- May 2018: All Discovery Sport models now have a particulate filter
- May 2019: Updated Discovery Sport revealed
September 2014
Land Rover revealed Discovery Sport
The first member of the new Discovery family, the Discovery Sport features 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than existing 5-seat premium SUVs.
4,599mm long x 2,173mm wide (inc. mirrors) x 1,724mm high on 2,714mm wheelbase.
Wheel and tyre sizes are:
17-inch with 235/65 R17
17-inch with 225/65 R17
18-inch with 235/60 R18 (recommended)
19-inch with 235/55 R19
20-inch with 245/45 R20 (not recommended)
The interior features high-quality materials and a strong vertical centre console graphic to reflect the premium design of the exterior, while the core Discovery value of versatility is evident everywhere. Storage solutions are integrated into the cabin and up to four 12V power points and six USB charging sockets can be specified for all three rows of seating, allowing multiple electronic devices to be charged simultaneously.
A host of innovations have allowed Discovery Sport to introduce the versatility of 5+2 seating into the premium compact SUV class for the first time. An all-new multi-link rear axle not only provides engaging driving dynamics but it also provides ample and flexible cabin space behind the second row.
Coupled with supple long-travel suspension, the innovative rear axle also ensures the Discovery Sport is comfortable, refined and rewarding to drive on-road, while retaining the breadth of all-terrain capability for which Land Rover is world-renowned. In fact, with approach, departure and breakover angles of 25, 31 and 21 degrees respectively, Terrain Response technology, and the ability to wade to 600mm, Discovery Sport offers class-leading capability in all conditions.
As with every new Land Rover, safety has been a key priority in the development of the new Discovery Sport, resulting in a first-in-class pedestrian airbag, autonomous emergency braking, and a state-of-the-art bodyshell featuring both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium.
This represents a fraction of the advanced equipment available in Discovery Sport, which also includes an all-new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and standard tilt-and-slide row-two seating for maximum interior configurability.
From launch in the UK, the new Discovery Sport was equipped with the powerful and refined Ford 2.2 litre belt cam SD4 turbodiesel engine producing 190 PS featuring stop-start technology, high-pressure direct injection, low-friction internal components and smart regenerative charging for outstanding performance and economy. Both 9-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions are available.
Later in 2015, a highly efficient two wheel drive eD4 turbodiesel engine joined the range with CO2 emissions from 119g/km. UK pricing to start from under £30,000 for eD4 variant later in 2015 and £32,395 (SD4) from January 2015.
June 2015
Ingenium diesel engine introduced
to the Discovery Sport. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine delivers class-leading torque and power outputs, combined with excellent refinement, reduced CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption.
The Discovery Sport’s EU6 compliant Ingenium engine will be available with two power outputs, 150PS and 180PS. The new 150PS derivative in its five seat set-up provides fuel economy of up to 57.7mpg and CO 2 emissions from 129g/km, whilst the TD4 180PS in its standard 5+2 configuration delivers 139g/km and 53.3 mpg on the combined cycle.
The new aluminium TD4 engine features lightweight construction, with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors, which ensures low levels of vibration and noise intrusion, further enhancing the driver experience.
September 2015
Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux added
Priced at £46,000 for TD4 180PS Auto.
The HSE Dynamic Lux features Narvik Black exterior details, body-coloured mouldings and door claddings and 20” Gloss Black wheels together with new interior colours and detailing.
All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) enhances the car's off road capability. ATPC is an advanced system that used cruise control to to set and maintain a steady speed in off-road conditions of between 1mph and 19mph. The system adapts the vehicle’s behaviour according to the terrain, allowing even novices the control level of an expert off-road driver. ATPC also features a dedicated ‘Launch’ feature, allowing the vehicle to pull away smoothly and easily, even on problematic low-friction surfaces like ice, snow or wet grass.
April 2016
Discovery Sport updated for 2017
Comes with Tile’s advanced tracking app. The premium compact SUV is the first vehicle to incorporate the pioneering technology in addition to enhanced new design, convenience and safety features.
The rush to work or the school run can often result in important items being left behind, but the new Discovery Sport is designed to make forgotten wallets and missing bags a thing of the past. The app uses Tile tags, tiny Bluetooth trackers that can be attached to important items and used to track their whereabouts using smartphone technology.
With the average person spending 15 minutes a day searching for lost items, the unique in-vehicle app promises to put an end to this wasted time. Once the app is initiated using the central touchscreen, customers are alerted if specified items are not inside the vehicle and are even able to get on-screen directions to their last known location.
Jaguar Land Rover is the first automotive company to integrate Tile with its in-car entertainment system. The partnership allows customers to establish a list of ‘Essentials’ using the vehicle touchscreen, which are always checked when the app is initiated. If items are lost inside the vehicle, customers are able to sound a 90-decibel alarm on the Tile tag, to help locate them.
The Tile smartphone app is compatible with both Android and Apple platforms and the number of items that can be tracked is limitless.
New for the 2017 Discovery Sport is a Graphite Pack which comprises a Dark Atlas colour finish to the grille, bonnet script and side vents, a Corris Grey contrast roof and Narvik Black mirror caps. The Graphite Pack is available as an option on SE and SE Tech derivatives and includes a new 19-inch wheel option.
New 2017 Discovery Sport is also available in four new body colours: Silicon Silver, Farallon Black, Carpathian Grey and Aruba metallic finishes. The premium compact SUV is manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s award-winning Halewood plant in the UK and is on sale now with prices starting from £31,095.
Jaguar Land Rover’s updated InControl Touch Pro infotainment system is at the heart of the technological additions. The new set-up provides a larger 10.2-inch touchscreen and intuitive menus, replicating the look and feel of smartphone apps and allowing users to swipe and pinch, just as they would on a tablet.
The screen does not require any ‘hard’ buttons and provides a super-wide 21:9 format with higher resolution than the standard 8-inch touchscreen. In addition, the increased pixel-count provides superior clarity when using the dual-screen option, ensuring neither driver nor passenger sacrifices screen quality.
InControl Touch Pro’s state-of-the art capability is delivered through a combination of a super-fast access 60GB Solid State Drive (SSD), which is around 100 per cent faster than a typical hard disc drive (HDD) and is the first automotive use of Intel’s high-performance Quad-Core computing and graphics processor.
The updated Discovery Sport is available to order now in the UK from £31,095 on the road.
June 2017
New engined added to Discovery Sport range
Choice of all-new 240PS and 290PS Ingenium Si4 petrol engines added to Land Rover Discovery Sport engine range, in addition to new 240PS Ingenium Sd4 diesel. 290PS Si4 Ingenium petrol comes with a 'dynamic' bodykit as standard. Ingenium petrol and diesel powertrain family produced at Jaguar Land Rover’s Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton.
The 240PS engine produces maximum torque of 340Nm and means Discovery Sport can achieve 35.3mpg claimed and 181g/km CO2 on the European combined cycle. The 290PS petrol variant can accelerate from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds.
The twin-scroll diesel Ingenium engine provides the greatest blend of power and fuel economy. The 0-62mph sprint is completed in 7.5 seconds thanks to the 240PS and 500Nm outputs and returns 44.1mpg and 169g/km of CO2 on the EU combined cycle.
Delivering the most economical drive, customers around the globe can purchase the 150PS Ingenium diesel, with a manual transmission (in 2WD), which delivers CO2 of just 123g/km on the EU combined cycle. In Europe and the UK, these models are known as eCapability models and are identified by the blue ‘Sport’ badge.
January 0001Engine |
January 0001Capacity |
January 0001Power (PS) |
January 0001Torque (Nm) |
January 0001CO2 (g/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingenium Petrol: Si4 | 2.0-litre | 240 | 340 | 181 / 182 |
| Ingenium Petrol: Si4 | 2.0-litre | 290 | 400 | 186 / 190 |
| Ingenium Diesel: Td4 | 2.0-litre | 150 | 380 | 139 |
| Ingenium Diesel: Sd4 | 2.0-litre | 180 | 430 | 139 |
| Ingenium Diesel: Sd4 | 2.0-litre | 240 | 500 | 169 |
Maximum towing weight of the new petrol engines is 2500kg.
When the new high-powered Ingenium Petrol (290PS) engine is selected, the Dynamic exterior pack is standard. This provided front bumpers with larger air intakes to improve engine cooling and give a more purposeful look. Gloss Black front grille and side vents, and 20-inch five split-spoke 'Style 511' alloys complete the look.
The Discovery Sport now comes in 12 colour options. Solid: Fuji White and Narvik Black; Metallic: Indus Silver, Scotia Grey, Corris Grey, Santorini Black, Firenze Red, Yulong White, and Byron Blue; Premium Metallic: Namib Orange, Carpathian Grey and Silicon Silver.
Customer personalisation theme continues with the optional contrast roof available in Corris Grey and Narvik Black. Inside, a new Vintage Tan colourway is introduced, closely matching that of New Discovery. Every seat benefits from changes to the seat foam composition making every occupant more comfortable. All powered seats are upgraded to include four-way lumbar support (up from two-way) ensuring long journeys can be tackled without discomfort, with 12-way configuration available as a customer option.
May 2018
New Discovery Sport Landmark Edition launched
The new Landmark Edition salutes Discovery Sport's success as the fastest-selling Land Rover of all time – coinciding with the brand's year-long 70th anniversary celebrations. Powered by Land Rover’s TD4 180PS diesel Ingenium engine, Landmark offers customers the best of the Discovery Sport range with a unique colour and trim combination.
The Discovery Sport Landmark is available in three colours: Narvik Black, Corris Grey and Yulong White, all crowned with a Carpathian Grey contrast roof. It features a sporty and dynamic front bumper, with Graphite Atlas exterior accents and 19in Style 521 ‘Mantis’ wheels in Gloss Dark Grey. The interior features Ebony grained leather seats and an Ebony headliner, complemented by dark grey aluminium finishers around the centre stack, a panoramic roof, MeridianTM sound system and heated steering wheel.
May 2018
All Discovery Sport models now have a particulate filter
Land Rover issued a statement: "As part of the continual enhancement of Land Rover vehicle lines, all Discovery Sport powertrains including petrols are now equipped with particulate filters to make them even cleaner. The efficient, close-coupled filters are neatly integrated into the after treatment system and trap soot as the exhaust gas passes through them. Under normal driving conditions, the trapped soot will be oxidised into CO2 and the filter regenerated whenever the driver lifts off the accelerator."
This will be to meet EU6d TEMP / WLTP emissions regs from 1st September, but if the DPF of the Ingenium diesel engine is now "close coupled", that is a fundamental design change that should eliminate the excessive DPF active regeneration and potential oil contamination issues with the Ingenium diesel engine. (It turned out that the Land Rover statement was misleading. Only the PPF of the Ingenium petrol engine is close-coupled, so the problem with the diesel DPF remains. Do not buy a Discovery Sport diesel unless you will be regularly driving it significant distances.)
May 2019
Updated Discovery Sport revealed
Land Rover has revealed its updated Discovery Sport with a more premium interior, new technology and hybrid engines on offer - with prices starting at £31,575.
Although the updated Discovery Sport looks very similar to its predecessor on the outside, it's been quite heavily updated underneath - moving onto the same platform as the new Range Rover Evoque.
That means all but the entry-level diesel engine come with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, allowing the engine to switch off entirely at speeds below 11mph and harvesting energy when the driver uses the brakes. The mild hybrid delivers CO2 emissions as low as 144g/km, while returning up to 40.9mpg under WLTP tests.
A plug-in hybrid model is also expected later in the year, while a 20 per cent bigger fuel tank also helps improve range.
Land Rover is attempting to move its new Discovery Sport further upmarket in a bid to tackle tough competition from the likes of the Volvo XC60, BMW X3 and Audi Q5.
There are more premium materials in the cabin, and new seats are noticeably more comfortable. There's also more storage than before, including a bigger centre console bin.
A new 10.25-inch touchscreen display gives the interior a much-needed update, along with touch-sensitive climate control buttons and a 12.3-inch digital driver's display in place of conventional dials.
For those wanting a sportier appearance, Land Rover's offering a new R-Dynamic variant - with top-spec models available with 21-inch alloy wheels for the first time.
Further technology lifted from the new Evoque includes Land Rover's trick 'smart rear-view mirror'. This transforms the conventional rear-view mirror into a video screen at the flick of a switch, using cameras to display what's behind the car in high definition. From our experience with the Evoque, this is useful when travelling in poor conditions or with a car full of people.
Land Rover's Ground View tech has also been introduced, offering a virtual 180-degree view beneath the car - essentially making the bonnet invisible. This will help drivers navigate high city centre kerbs or tackle rough terrain, says the manufacturer.
Meanwhile, wireless phone charging is offered for the first time, along with a 4G WiFi hotspot and USB points on every row of seats.
Prices start at £31,575 for the standard model in front-wheel-drive, manual guise with the 2.0-litre D150 diesel engine. The range tops out at £49,675 for the D240 AWD auto in R-Dynamic HSE trim. Orders are now open with deliveries expected later in the year.
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Engine / |
2.0L D150 FWD |
2.0L D150 AWD |
2.0L D180 AWD |
2.0L D240 AWD |
2.0L P200 AWD |
2.0L P250 AWD |
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Standard |
£31,575 |
£36,425 |
- |
- |
£36,775 |
- |
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S |
£34,425 |
£39,575 |
£40,325 |
£42,475 |
£39,925 |
£41,375 |
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SE |
£36,925 |
£42,425 |
£43,175 |
£45,325 |
£42,475 |
£43,925 |
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HSE |
- |
- |
£46,025 |
£48,175 |
- |
£47,075 |
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R-Dynamic |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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R-Dynamic S |
- |
£41,075 |
£41,825 |
£43,975 |
£41,425 |
£42,875 |
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R-Dynamic SE |
- |
£43,925 |
£44,675 |
£46,825 |
£43,975 |
£45,425 |
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R-Dynamic HSE |
- |
- |
£47,525 |
£49,675 |
- |
£48,575 |
What to watch out for
Complaint of new Discovery Sport inducing snake every time a truck is overtaken on the motorway. Did not happen with same caravan and previous Freelander 2. Suggests fault with towbar fitting, towing electronics or tyres, especially if the ESC is not properly set for towing.
07-08-2015:HonestJohn.co.uk test car suffered from a loud engine vibration and seats that creaked as you tackled tight bends.
07-09-2015:Was an issue with the second row seat folding mechanism that has lead to large mumbers of disignated Land Rover Discovery Sports being quarantined before delivery (see Recalls).
07-09-2015:Latest issue with Land Rover Discovery Sports resulting in quarantine seems to be something to do with the EU6 Certification of the AdBlue SCR system for the Ingenium diesels in Discovery Sports.
06-11-2015:Stop-start of three week old Discovery Sport auto with Ingenium diesel shut down engine at traffic lights, then shut down entire car.
02-12-2015:Another report of stop-start of same October 2015 Discovery Sport shutting down whole car. The gear knob disappears, all the lights go out, etc. Waiting for traffic lights to turn green on a hill in Drive with foot on the brake, when lights changed driver put my foot down on the accelerator to move off and instead the car rolled backwards. He went into neutral then back into drive while with his foot on the brake, then put his foot on the accelerator and again the car rolled backwards. He turned the engine off and back on again and all was ok. Eventually the Land Rover dealer relented and accepted rejection of the car.
18-12-2015:Report of several interior noises in 2015 Discovery Sport bought March 2015, from leaving the showroom. The car has been back with the dealer 4 times and they now say they cannot get rid of the noises. Car now has 10k miles.
10-03-2016:Another reader (with 35 years of caravan towing experience) reported instability when towing with a 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Same 4 year old caravan with which had no instability problems with previous car.
19-06-2016:Clarification of interior noises (18-12-2015). Originally the fault was tied down to a limited range of vehicles. However, the LBT00827 fix has now extended to 2015 onwards with no end in sight. Customers are buying band new cars and having to get invasive chiseling of B-Pillar and drilling out welds and rewelding to the car within weeks of purchase.
16-07-2016:Report of tailgate of brand new Discovery Sport failing to close properly and therefore won't lock. Dealer supposedly fixed it at delivery but keeps recurring.
02-09-2016:Complaint of severe vibration from Land Rover Discovery Sport diesel bought new in March 2016. Back to dealer 4 times total 11 days for vibrations from accelerator, steering column, drivers floorpan, Centre console and centre armrest. Both local dealer and supplying dealer tell owner that "It’s a characteristic of the new diesel engine."LR Customer Relations refer owner back to dealer. See 9-6-2016. and 18-12-2015.
20-09-2016:Report of various problems with new Land Rover Discovery Sport purchased 22-7-2016. On driving home from dealership discovered that wheel arches were so badly fitted they were rubbing on the inside of the wheels. Temporary fix by the AA. Booked into dealer to be fixed on 11th August then on 10th August dealer cancelled the booking. rebooked for 30th August. 24th August load squeak from load area added to faults now poor fitting trim front wing to door, wheel arches, missing bolts in the rear bumper. Car returned on 30th August, now with a badly repaired scratch on the hatchback. Car returned to dealer again on 1-9-2016 for warranty cork to be completed and hatch lid repaired. Car returned 6th September with poor quality repairs. 16-9-2016 rattle from B pillar (see 19-6-2016).
01-12-2016:Latest on Land Rover Discovery Sport B-Pillar ticking/rattle is that one reader had rejected her second Discovery Sport for this fault. Technical bulletin for original 3-stage fix was LBT00827. This week, JLR released an updated fix for the issue. As well as the previous drilling out of existing welds and re-welding of the B-Pillar, they are now riveting the seat belt anchor points.
03-01-2017:Smoke from engine compartment of new Land Rover Discovery Sport had to be recovered after less than 250 miles. Dealer told owner the car's turbo was faulty and needs replacing. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 he could, theoretically, reject the car.
27-02-2017:Complaint of Land Rover Discovery Sport failing to respond to lifting off accelerator. Dealer agreed to a refund but only on the basis of 75p/mile for the 3500 miles the car has done.
14-04-2017:Report that January 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport with 2.0 Ingenium diesel engine went in for its first service in March 2017. During this the dealer detected an engine noise (of which the owner was unaware). Dealer said that he neaded to change the turbo. Dealer was not satisfied with the results and then persuaded LandRover to change the engine.
17-04-2017:Land Rover Technical Bulletin LTB00827V6 received concerning fixed for the 'B' Pillar rattle and superceding all previous TSBs about this issue. Extracts include: "Using a suitable tool, strike the panel inwards over the highlighted area shown. The panel should be struck with as much force as can safely be applies. repeat along the highlighted area shown. This will eliminate the noise from this area." "Using a suitable hammer, insert the suitable chisel between the inner 'B' pillar and the cant rail, to a maximum depth of 20mm. This will eliminate the noise from this area."
19-06-2017:Report of 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport being rejected and replaced by Land Rover dealer "due to a significant number of defects." The replacement also has significant problems, which the dealership accepts and has attempted to fix on two occasions and is still trying. Owner wants to reject the replacement also as it has been in the dealership for 6 weeks followed by 2 weeks back at Halewood. The dealership is offering a refund £5,854 less than what the owner originally paid in 2016.
29-06-2017:At 5000 miles, engine oil of Ingenium diesel engine of 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport found to be contaminated by diesel 4.2% by volume from active regenerations of the DPF against a maximum permissible of 7%. Dealer re-set the service interval indicator under warranty from 8,350 additional miles to 19,850 additional miles and told owner in writing that he should stick to the standard intervals, i.e. the first oil service to be done at 21,000 miles total, or 2 years whichever came first. Also told him he should ignore the service interval mileage indicator and only take it for an oil change if the car requests one due to the diesel contamination rising towards maximum. They quoted £528.66 for a full service includeing an oil and filter change and would not carry out an oil and flter change alone.
24-07-2017:Report that side protection mouldings (a dealer fit) on Land Rover Discovery Sports are not compatible with the optional wade height sensors that then think the car is at its maximum wading depth even when standing on dry land.
11-09-2017:Report of repeated transmission trouble with December 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, purchased at four months old as an ex-demo. It has had three separate incidents of gearbox/selector fault, the last one involved seizing up whilst travelling at approx 30mph.
15-09-2017:According to a July 2017 Service Compliance Notification sent out by Jaguar Land Rover, 16MY and 17MY Discovery Sport (DS) and Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Ingenium Diesel vehicles (EU6b Market) are suffering from premature diesel dilution of the engine oil due to a "higher than expected" number of DPF regeneration cycles. The root cause of the problem lies in hardware and architecture issues ("differences") which were seemingly not addressed when the Ingenium engine was migrated from the Jaguar product line to the Land Rover SUV models. Consequently, DS and Evoque vehicles require a higher amount of post-injection activity in order to achieve the same carbon burn rate, compared to the similar 2.0L diesel when fitted in the XE and XF. A service indicator informs drivers that an interim oil service is required when oil dilution hits 6.1% and, based on owners' personal reports, this normally happens anywhere between 6,000 miles and 12,000 miles, against a nominal service interval of every 21,000 miles or 2 years. JLR is currently operating a "goodwill" campaign under which owners of Evoque and DS vehicles registered before 1st June 2017 will obtain the interim oil and filter changes free of charge, so long as the service indicator comes on before 15,750 miles from new, or since the last scheduled service. Web forum reports from DS and Evoque owners point to diesel dilution typically increasing at rates of between 0.5% and 1.0% per 1,000 miles extrapolated from service messages being displayed anywhere from 6000 to 12000 miles, depending on "driving style".
26-09-2017:Report of undefined rattle from September 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. " Within days of purchase we became aware of what sounded like an engine rattle, audible at 1,600 rpm when the engine was warm. The rattle was initially diagnosed (we now believe wrongly) as a dashboard rattle by another JLR dealer. When we returned it to the selling dealer for repair we stated clearly in writing that we were not waiving our right to reject the car in accordance with our rights under consumer law which we would invoke in the event of an unsuccessful attempt at repair. The repair appeared to have been successful and we enjoyed eight months of rattle-free motoring. The noise then returned in May 2017. We contacted the selling dealer again and arranged for it to be repaired in August. This time we were advised that the rattle was a recognised problem with the model and that there was a manufacturer approved fix which they would execute. (COULD THIS BE THE B PILLAR RATTLE?) Once again, however, the repair was unsuccessful and the rattle returned loud and clear the day after the car was returned to us. Interaction with JLR throughout this unpleasant experience has been unproductive. Both they and the selling dealer sought to convince us at the outset that we should not reject the car. The car has now covered 15,000 miles. They want yet another opportunity to attempt repair and refuse to tell us what they will do for us if the third attempt is again unsuccessful."
27-09-2017:Report of owner taking 8 month old Land Rover Discovery Sport into the local dealer for an Ad Blue top up only to be informed that it needed a new engine. Apparently the balancer shaft had failed. The car is now with the dealer having a new engine put in.
30-09-2017:Owner put his finger on why his Land Rover Ingenium diesel is regenerating so often. His engine went into limp mode, he called out Land Rover Assistance, and on the mechanic's diagnostic screen he read that the DPF was only 20% full of soot but the "Normal Trigger for Active DPF Regeneration" field said 36%. The interval between DPF regenerations was 203 Miles and 6:48 hours which seems very low for a car that generates the majority of its mileage on motorways and trunk roads. So he thinks that the problems with diesel dilution could be down to something as simple as a trigger for Active Regeneration that has been set too low.
25-10-2017:Report of 8 TSBs and recalls in total on a March 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport and now the ESR has failed requiring 8 days work to rectify.
29-10-2017:Report of annoying vibration in 2016 Land Rover Discover Sport HSE seeming to come from behind the steering column area. This only occurs after the vehicle has warmed up and done several miles, and is only there when accelerating. Car has been in to LR main dealer twice who say they can't find what causing it. Also the stop/start has stopped working.
05-11-2017:Report of February 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Ingenium diesel needing a first oil change at 10,000 miles, with JLR providing oils and filters FoC. F uel consumption just about reaches 30 mpg and it seems to drink Adblue.
06-11-2017:Report of failure of heating/aircon/ventilation system of Land Rover Discovery Sport, reported to dealer on 24th October. Earliest date available for repait given as December 18. Owner emailed Land Rover customer services for advice. Received automated reply stating will reply in 3 working days. To date (November 6) still no response from Land Rover.
13-11-2017:Report of 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 180 reaching 8500 and when owner turns on the ignition he gets a warning message that the car requires a service in 1,000+ miles. Same issue as above due to DPF failing to complete active regenerations. (Though had LandRover sensibly specified annual or 10,000 mile oil and filter changes, whichever comes first, this would not have happened.)
22-11-2017:Owner successfully rejected Land Rover Discovery Sport Ingenium diesel due to sump oil contamination issue and general unsuitability of the car for repeated short runs from cold. JLR wrote back to him that it had now revised its oil service regime from 21,000 miles to when the engine needs it, which will generally be at around 10,500 miles, and before the service indicator states it will need a full service.
05-12-2017:Report of DPF regeneration problems with 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport with Ingenium diesel engine, leased to cover a mere 9000 miles a year. Currently needs the DPF filter fixing for the third time at £1350 cost to the lessee. Neither Land Rover or the lessor will do anything about his predicament. At no stage prior to taking out the lease was he told 9k wasn't enough mileage, neither was he informed prior to leasing about the possibility of issues with DPF filters. (He had never even heard of them prior to this.) Land Rover says he needs to travel further and faster, as he's not getting the engine hot enough. He is told if the warning light comes on he needs to do another 20 miles at over 40mph, immediately, which he regards as neither practical, nor fair.
17-12-2017:Complaint about Land Rover Discovery Sport with Ingenium diesel engine needing to go to the dealer for a free refill of AdBlue every 4,000 miles. Also only doing 27mpg. Owner received explanation about active regeneration from JLR as follows: "As confirmed on the telephone the 'contaminant' (in the lubrication oil) is diesel fuel. As part of the regen process, diesel is injected into the combustion chamber (post burn) so that it burns later in the exhaust - thereby regenerating the DPF. If the engine is switched off before the regen cycle is complete, any diesel fuel left in the combustion chamber will leak past the piston rings/seals into the engine sump, diluting the oil. When the dilution reaches a predetermined level, the warning light is displayed, indicating that an engine oil and filter change is required (the frequency of this is very much dependant on customer drive cycle)."
19-12-2017:Another report of rattles, this time in a January 2017 Discovery Sport HSE, first noticed in September 2017 when rattling noises started coming from both front doors and around the glove box, getting progressively worse. Returned to supplying dealer who was unable to rectify the problem, so on the 5th December it was booked into their body shop. On 19th December and the problem has still not been completely resolved. Owner loaned twqo discovery Sports in the meantime, bioth of which has similar rattles. Dealer told owner, "It has been identified there is a problem with Discovery Sports."
10-01-2018:Report of heater motor of Land Rover Discovery Sport failing due to water ingress and a shortage of parts (including modified ducting) to replace it. Apparently, LR issued a warning that there was a problem with the scuttle design and that a modified version is will be provided as a free problem fix. Delivery of same is weeks or more away, so a number of Discovery Sport are sitting at dealers waiting for parts.
23-01-2018:Complaint of problems with DPF of Discovery Sport diesel bought December 2017: "I bought a Disco sport 150bhp 2WD one month ago. The DPF light has come on 3 times now. The 1st time after 250miles of London Driving. Regenerated it on a motorway drive at Xmas. On returning to London, within 100miles of in-town driving, on again at yellow, then to red within 2 days <20miles. Needed to take back to LandRover for a forced regeneration. Got it back 6 days ago and after 80miles of London driving (short hops all <5miles) the light is on again."
02-02-2018:2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport called in for Ingenium diesel engine balancer shafts to be replaced at 9,300 miles. JLR would not advise why, but owner noticed an unusual noise. Owner has found that in other cases the entire engine has been replaced. Speculation on LandRover Discover 3 forum that possibly the DPF oil contamination issue is affecting the balancer shafts.
14-02-2018:Series of issues reported with November 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Black reported. To date it has been in the Dealership for a cumulative total of 16 weeks. Amongst the faults have been: Reversing camera failure plus associated electronics - 7 weeks; Rear tailgate hydraulics failure; Rear brakes (Calipers, discs and pads) replaced 3 times, latest episode has been 6 weeks in Dealership; Heater failure; Rear light condensation and had to be replaced; A number of software updates, a couple of which caused further problems requiring further resolution; The rear door was also damaged on one visit requiring a re-spray.
23-03-2018:Report of Land Rover Discovery Sport Ingenim diesel 7-seater, taken delivery 30th March 2018, almost immediately running into problems: Owner left it parked for two weeks as still had company car. Started to use it 13 April when drove to Leicester then on to Norwich, then Buckinghamshire days after, which means it had a good run,. On 26 April, "engine warning light" came, followed by an amber restricted performance with intruction to run it for 20mins at 40+miles. Owner could not do that right there and then, but the next day the "restricted performance" turned red and the drive became very sluggish. Owner immediately called JLR customer assistance and which sent a JLR crew. owner was given a report with several codes including P0229 which is about the DPF., turbo, etc. OwnerI was sent to nearest JLR service ctr/dealer (but not dealer from which car was purchased, as was further away). At that point called our sales agent to inform him of the incident and verbally expressed loss of confidence in the car. But went through the servicing process. After 2 weeks, got car back. On 11 June, engine symbol came up again (after having a drive to Oxford just a week before and Alton Towers the day before that, so it had a good drive to activate DPF regeneration).
24-03-2018: Transpires that the DPF active regeneration system on some Land Rover Discovery Sports fitted with Ingenium diesels is not operating correctly. One system was replaced FoC when the amber light only came on for 2.1 seconds, directly followed by the red, not giving the driver sufficient time to complete the required drive cycle to regenerate the system.
Report of April 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Ingenium diesel needing an engine oil and filter change every 3,300 miles due to oil dilution. Scheduled oil changes remain 21,000 miles (which is ridiculous). Owner being asked to fork out £240 per oil and filter change. Told his driving style is at fault.
13-04-2018:Report of new Land Rover Discovery Sport diesel DPF "clogging up every 200 miles or so."
17-04-2018:Finally, JLR came up with a fix for the Discovery Sport B-Pillar complaint: "Having investigated a number of vehicles that exhibited the noise, we determined that there were several factors that contributed to multiple noise sources (although they sounded like a single tick in most cases). In addition to the changes made to the welds on the seat-belt reinforcement panels, we made very subtle changes to the press tools to make slight dimensional changes to a number of panels. Additionally, we re-positioned a number of welds and we extended and tuned the sealer path which changed the characteristics of the paint flow. We developed specialised, additional end-of-line testing which allowed us to find issues in plant and we put a large number of vehicles through this test without a failure before we were confident that we could release the Assured VINs. As it is understood that the noise tends to manifest itself at higher temperatures, we also put cars through our hot test chamber on a continuous basis and completed the hot climate testing on more than 300 cars before we released the Assured VINs. Finally, we have a number of markets where the higher temperatures and more arduous road conditions resulted in a much higher failure rate than in other territories. There have been no noises on cars past the Assured VINs in these territories."
24-04-2018:Report of 18 month old Land Rover Discovery Sport with 8,500 miles coveredm mainly short journeys, already needing a second oil and filter change due to sump oil contamination with diesel.
25-05-2018:Report that handover of all new Land Rover Discovery Sport Ingenium petrol and diesel models has been held up since 11th May 2018 due to an issue concerning ‘Incorrectly assembled oil pump’, which could result in oil pump failure. Technically it is Disco Sports with VINs in the range 748576 to 771222. Document Ref: N212 UPS5718 version 1 issued on 11-May-18 - version 2 was issued 21-5-2018 (the only change is to give a later maxium end date before another announcement i.e. before 11-Jun-18).
18-06-2018:Reports of faults with 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport have included: 1: Leaking Tailgate; 2: Service warning light error; 3: Climate control failed; 4: StopStart Erratic; 5: Engine management light on; 6: Failed to calibrate camera after windscreen replacement; 7: Rear passenger seat rattle; 8: Hazard warning light not illuminated; 9: AEB failed to initialise; 10: Rattles from rear of the vehicle; 11: Tailgate misalignment; 11: Interference on media screen. The last fault occurred after owner got car back from dealer fixing the tailgate. Car returned. Dealer emailed stating technician had replaced the rear view camera and had run various diagnostic tests but still could not find the cause of the interference. Had also been advised by LR technical that as car had an non OEM audio system installed, this had to be removed before any further work was done. They have also put a hold on the 2 yr warranty. Owner took car to installer of audio system who quickly diagnosed and corrected the fault, which was a poor earth lead attached to the tailgate that the dealer's tech had not found.
20-06-2018:Owner of 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport reported dashboard notice that brake pads were worn at 15,000 miles. Rear discs and pads replaced under warranty because this was a known fault because of the now resourced aggressive rear pads causing premature wear of the discs. The front discs were only worn 10%.
25-06-2018:Report of clutch failure of Land Rover Discovery Sport at 37,000 miles. Independent garage that replaced it also found that front brake pads were worn beyound the limit. Because car had recently been serviced at a LandRover dealer and this had not been spotted by the fitter, the dealer replaced the brake pads FoC. A few weeks late the engine management warning illuminated followed by a red "Performance Degraded" indication. Local garage mechanic quickly discovered that during the dealer service the Turbo pipe had been incorrectly fitted and become detached.
09-07-2018:Report of December 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Ingenium diesel 150 regularly driven long distances, requiring its first indicated oil change at 12,000 miles; its second at 21,500 miles and now its third at 27,000 miles, indicating premature oil contamination. Owner never switches off engine from hot running and normally averaged 44.5mpg.
23-08-2018:Report of April 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 diesel consuming 15 litres of AdBlue in 6,000 miles of avarage use including long, short, motorway, local road journeys and now requesting an oil change. Owner has seen the service compliance notification issued by JLR to dealers giving a directive to provide discretionary oil services in the event that customers complain about the poor service intervals. Owner ahs understood the problem is the result of the DPF failing to passively regenerate and therefore require more frequent active regenerations, but was not aware of the need to keep the engine running if she stopped at the end of a journey and was aware of heat under the car.
25-08-2018:Report of leased January 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport having been repaired twice already and off the road for 7 weeks so far. The DPF filter warning light has just gone red again asking lessee to go to dealer. There has been no amber warning.
06-09-2018:Report of electrical problems since new in a Land Rover Discover Sport purchased in November 2016. The supplying dealer replaced the information unit mother board earlier this year and updated the software. Owner had another software update recently, but info system still continues to randomly turn itself off. After a short time it goes through a reboot process and then turns it self back on. Supplier blames Landrover for providing faulty software, but the liability remains with the supplier.
10-10-2018:Problems reported with EGR cooler of December 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport with Ingenium diesel engine at 17,500 miles. Since May 2018 the car has been back to the dealer four times because of problems with the exhaust emissions sensors. The volumetric sensor has been replaced and an EGR cooler has been replaced three times.
06-12-2018:Report of "dangerous" hesitation from engine/transmission of May 2018 Land Rover Discvery Sport with 240PS Ingenium diesel engine. Confirmed by independent inspection report produced as a court document. "For example – approach a roundabout, slow down, see a gap and go for it, the car just coasts into the middle of the roundabout and will not accelerate. By this time the gap has closed very fast and you have a car just about to enter the drivers door. Frightening. Horrible. Now put that type of situation into the everyday driving of the vehicle, slow down, accelerate round a corner (but it does not accelerate) and it is a very jerky driving style that emerges." Owner complained toLandRover and returned the car to the supplying dealer 5 times. Dealer told him "there is no fault it is a Design Characteristic of the car and you just have to lump it." They told him that "it is just a characteristic of all these cars and there is nothing they can do.
18-12-2018:Report of considerable steering wheel vibration in 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport at 11,000 miles when car is stationary and engine is idling.
24-12-2018:Report of Land Rover Discovery Sport diesel requiring a fill of AdBlue every 4,000 mies rather than the advertised 11,600 mies.
26-12-2018:Report of repeatedly restricted performance from 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport diesel.
14-02-2019:Report of corroded rear silencer boxes on 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, replaced under warranty. But owner has now noticed severe surface rusing of the rear subframe that the dealer has refused to rectify under warranty.
13-03-2019:Report by Land Rover dealer of rear brake discs of March 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2 SD4 (190ps) 4 x 4 auto pitted with corrosion at 4 years old (though not so badly to have failed its independently carried out MoT)
19-03-2019:Report of whining noise first heard in September 2017 from engine of March 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
09-04-2019:Report of repeated battery failures with 2016/66 Land Rover Discovert Sport used mainly for short runs of less than 5 miles and only occasional longer runs of 250 miles. So far, four replacement batteries have been fitted. Batteries discharge in 3 weeks.
14-04-2019:Report of "chirrup" on starting Land Rover Discovery Sport. Dealer changed aux belt and tensioner twice to no effect.
29-05-2019:Report of £500 optional black paint peeling from the roof of a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport, despite having been 'protected' by an extra £500 application of 'Body Guard' commissioned by the dealer.
14-06-2019:Report that 2016/66 reg Land Rover Discovery Sport needed new front discs and pads at a cost of £812.62 because discs were scored.
27-06-2019: Report of " 515 miles defective AdBlue light came up without usual top up warning" on 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 180 Ingenium auto.
Catalogue of disasters reported with 2016 LandR over Discovery Sport Ingenium diesel, now at 19,500 miles. "Almost from the day of ownership it seems to beset with problems - it has been to Stoke, (now LR Rybrook) garage countless times. In the early days it was for a major software install that should have been done on the production line; it has had many DPF issues and is to my knowledge on it 3rd maybe 4th EGR pump as well as JLR engine and other Disco factory campaigns. My driving is varied, some local and other long-range so I am at a loss to know what to do with the car to prevent these DPF/EGR issues, which usually show up by the engine management warning light. In recent weeks there has been heater fan problems and now a new screen washer pump today along with water loss or using issues.
14-08-2019:Report of numerous faults developing with September 2015/65 Land Rover Discovery Sport bought from an independent dealer in June 2018. The load area lining came loose, rear seats squeak, aircon stopped working, engine warning light came on, reversing camera works intermittently. Local LR franchise has quoted over £1,300 to fix most faults, but told owner there was a LR campaign concerning the rear seats, and a technical bulletin issued concerning gas leaking from the aircon system.
16-08-2019:Report of EGR of 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport needing replacing at 3 years 9 months old because the car is city driven in London. Cost to replace £800.
11-09-2019:Report of balancer shaft of ex-demo 2017/2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport failing 4 months after purchase and engine replaced under warranty. 4 months later, during a service the fault was found to have reoccurred. The balancing shaft had failed again. Land Rover had apparently supplied a replacement engine without the modification.
08-10-2019:Complaint of March 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport needing new rear discs as well as pads at 27,000 miles due to penetrative corrosion of the rear brake discs. Owner quoted £600 for pads and discs.
10-10-2019:Report of failed electric tailgate struts on 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0TD4 180 auto HSE. Dealer wants £300 per strut to replace them.
20-10-2019:Report of brake pad wear warning light coming on in September 2017 LandRover Discovery Sport at 20,200 miles. Dealer measured 40% wear on the fronts ands 60% wear on the rears but also found the rear discs to be corroded. Curiously no contact wear for a ring on the innder surface of the rear discs (possibly parking brake contact area). Quoted £500 to replace rear discs and pads.
23-10-2019:Report of a list of problems with 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport: Tailgate struts replaced, Corroded discs replaced, Diesel in the oil, PTU seals and transfer gearbox replaced, boost pipe split, exhaust heat shield cracked.
04-11-2019:Land Rover dealer reported rusted rear brake discs on 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport at 30,000 miles.
09-01-2020:Report of "near continual DPF/emissions issues starting roughly 60 days after delivery" of leased March 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Over 34 months the car has been 'repaired' (oil replacement due to diesel dilution, various part replacements etc) on numerous occasions.
29-01-2020:Report of intermittent 'Drive' failure in 'D' and 'R' in 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport diesel.
28-02-2020:Report of 2015 LandRover Discovey Sport requiring three sets of replacement brake discs and pads in 35,000 miles. The first two replacements were covered by warranty. The third was not.
10-01-2022:Engine failure reported on 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2 diesel. Failure caused by turbo fault. Land Rover has offered 40 per cent towards the repair cost, which leaves the owner with a bill of £9500.
