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2023 Land Rover

Discovery

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Land Rover Discovery: best and worst years
2023 Land Rover Discovery (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
300
Power to weight
0.071 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.10
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
436 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,211 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
7

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM63%
  • LANE DEPARTURE13%
  • STEERING13%
  • TIRES13%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 8 total.

Land Rover Discovery: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

333 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN869 Discovery 15MAY26

    Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain Controller (VDC) PIVI and Gateway Module A (GWM). These vehicles have now been stopped from further SOTA attempts and require a wired intervention.

  • May 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM76404 - 12MAY26

    Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle. The noise may be heard from one or both sides of the vehicle when moving forwards or backwards. Action:

  • May 1, 2026ENGINEN892v3 - 01MAY26

    Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) unit.

  • Apr 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN869 Discovery 17APR26

    Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete

  • Apr 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERD006 Defender 17APR26

    The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.

  • Mar 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMN869 DISCOVERY 20MAR26

    Software Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete.

  • Mar 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM000028 - 18MAR26

    Wireless Charger - Charging Interruption With iPhone 15 and 16 Devices

  • Mar 13, 2026SUSPENSIONTUCC_MAR2026_32

    REAR DRIVELINE CLICK - NOISE

  • and 325 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.