Land Rover Discovery Discovery 4

Land Rover Discovery Discovery 4
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The Land Rover Discovery Discovery 4 (2009–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 37 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: L319 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,840 mm RDW4,838 mm
Width1,920–1,970 mm RDW2,022 mm
Height1,880–2,100 mm RDW1,970 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mm RDW2,885 mm
Front track1,605–1,703 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,612–1,698 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,469–2,540 kg RDW2,396–2,583 kg
Mass in running order2,569–2,640 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight3,240–3,310 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer3,500 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5–7 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Fuel tank–85–90 L
Performance
Top speed180–195 km/h RDW180–209 km/h
Torque340–600 Nm ASTRA400–600 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/55R19, 255/50R20, 255/60R18, 235/70R17, 235/65R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years86.1% (85.8–86.4)86.4%52,945
9–12 years80.7% (80.4–80.9)77.9%77,892
13 years and older76.0% (75.4–76.7)69.2%17,365

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes30.2%26.1%
Suspension24.1%23.8%
Tyres22.4%30.1%
Lights and electrics14.0%15.6%
Body, chassis and structure10.9%7.2%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.0%8.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 37 versions of the Land Rover Discovery Discovery 4

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European Union 16 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20163.0 L188 kW (256 PS)Diesel204–231 g/km99,356
2015–20162.0 L–Diesel136–138 g/km4,338
2011–20163.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel204–240 g/km9,978
2012–20163.0 L183 kW (249 PS)Diesel206–230 g/km1,344
2013–20163.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol269 g/km296
2014–20162.2 L–Diesel155–162 g/km142
20133.0 L–Other fuel228 g/km562
2010–2013––Diesel224–258 g/km182
2011–20133.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Diesel244 g/km20,010
2011–20135.0 L276 kW (375 PS)Petrol307–328 g/km141
20112.7 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel262 g/km96
20103.0 L–Diesel244 g/km21,858
20102.7 L–Diesel259 g/km2,584
20103.7 L–Diesel257 g/km214
2010––Other fuel258 g/km46
20105.0 L–Petrol328 g/km10

United Kingdom 15 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016–20173.0L TDV6 (210PS, 249PS & 256PS)3.0 L155 kW (210 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2016–20173.0L V6 Supercharged (340PS)3.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC269 g/km
20153.0L TDV6 (211PS)3.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC207 g/km
20153.0L TDV6 (256PS)3.0 L188 kW (256 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
20153.0L V6 Supercharged3.0 L–Petrol8-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC269 g/km
20143.0L TDV6 (210hp)3.0 L157 kW (213 PS)DieselAutomatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC207 g/km
20143.0L TDV6 (255hp)3.0 L190 kW (259 PS)DieselAutomatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
20143.0L V6 Supercharged3.0 L–PetrolAutomatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC269 g/km
20133.0L TDV6 210hp3.0 L157 kW (213 PS)DieselAutomatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
20133.0L TDV6 255hp3.0 L190 kW (259 PS)DieselAutomatic8.8 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
20123.0 TDV6 - 2011 Model Year3.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
20123.0 Low Power 155kW - 2012 Model Year3.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
20123.0 High Power 188kW - 2012 Model Year3.0 L188 kW (256 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
2010–20125.0 V85.0 L–Petrol6-speed automatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC328 g/km
20103.0 V63.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km

France 6 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014DISCOVERY TDV6 E (Suspension Ó ressorts - 211ch) BVA 8 5PL 2950kg · DISCOVERY TDV6 S (211ch) BVA 8 5PL 3240kg · DISCOVERY TDV6 S (211ch) BVA 8 7PL and 2 more trims–155 kW (211 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC207 g/km
2014DISCOVERY SDV6 SE / HSE (256ch) BVA 8 5PL · DISCOVERY SDV6 SE / HSE (256ch) BVA 8 7PL–188 kW (256 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
2014DISCOVERY SCV6 (340ch) BVA 8 5PL · DISCOVERY SCV6 (340ch) BVA 8 7PL–250 kW (340 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC269 g/km
2012DISCOVERY TDV6 BVA 8 5PL 3180 · DISCOVERY TDV6 BVA 8 5PL 3240 · DISCOVERY TDV6 BVA 8 7PL 3180 and 1 more trim–155 kW (211 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2012DISCOVERY SDV6 (255ch) BVA 8 5PL 3180 · DISCOVERY SDV6 (255ch) BVA 8 5PL 3240 · DISCOVERY SDV6 (255ch) BVA 8 7PL 3180–188 kW (256 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
2012DISCOVERY V8 5.0L 5PL · DISCOVERY V8 5.0L 7PL–276 kW (375 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic14.1 L/100 km NEDC328 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.