2025 Land Rover Discovery — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Land Rover Discovery is an SUV offered with 2 engines (2L 4-cyl turbo, 3L 6-cyl twin-charged). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 25 mpg (UK) / 21 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 23–25 mpg (UK) across all configurations. A hybrid version is also listed by EPA (3L 6-cyl twin-charged), returning around 23 mpg (UK) combined. Owners often keep a Land Rover Discovery workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related 2025 listings: Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Compared with the 2024 Land Rover Discovery: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 25 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine (most efficient) | 2L 4-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Engine options | 2L 4-cyl turbo · 3L 6-cyl twin-charged |
| Transmission (most efficient) | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 25 combined / 23 urban / 29 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 21 combined / 19 city / 24 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 262 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 4 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,900 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 3 configurations for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery across 2 engines (2L 4-cyl turbo, 3L 6-cyl twin-charged). Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 mpg (US), or 23 to 25 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 | 21 (19/24) | 262 | $3,900 |
| 2L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 20 (19/23) | 272 | $4,100 |
| 3L 6-cyl twin-charged (Hybrid) | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 19 (17/23) | 284 | $4,350 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery
Running Costs: 2025 Land Rover Discovery
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2025 Land Rover Discovery at 25 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,455 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $3,900 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2025 Land Rover Discovery Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Land Rover Discovery. The most-reported areas are Forward collision avoidance (2), Lane departure (2), Steering (1). That is well below the median of 23 complaints across the 12 Land Rover Discovery model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Driver-assist sensors (2 owner complaints) — Check that driver-assist warning lights are off and sensors are clean and undamaged.
- Steering (1 owner complaint) — Check for play, noise or heavy steering, and ask whether any steering recall work was done.
- Electrical system (1 owner complaint) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Land Rover Discovery compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 25 mpg figure is 2 mpg below that average. Its 262 g/km CO₂ figure is 9 g/km higher than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
At 25 mpg (UK) combined it sits close to the 25 mpg average for Land Rover models in our database. Its 262 g/km CO₂ figure is 16 g/km lower than the 278 g/km Land Rover average.
Of the 12 Land Rover Discovery model years we cover, the 2025 ranks 7th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (25 mpg UK combined, against a high of 28 mpg). See every Land Rover Discovery year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2025 Land Rover Discovery have?
EPA lists 2 engines for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery: 2L 4-cyl turbo, 3L 6-cyl twin-charged. The most fuel-efficient configuration pairs the 2L 4-cyl turbo with a automatic (s8).
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Land Rover Discovery?
The most efficient configuration returns around 25 mpg (UK) combined, or 21 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 23 to 25 mpg. The hybrid version returns around 23 mpg (UK) combined.
How much does the 2025 Land Rover Discovery cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $3,900 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2025 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery as of 6 October 2026. Recalls can be issued years after a model is sold, so it is still worth checking your own VIN.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Land Rover Discovery?
Among the 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), Lane departure (2 complaints), Steering (1 complaint). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Land Rover Discovery's fuel economy good for an SUV?
It returns around 25 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.