2018 Land Rover Discovery
The 2018 Land Rover Discovery is a compact SUV, rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 22
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $58,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Land Rover |
|---|---|
| Model | Discovery |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 21 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 395 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3500 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Discovery | 18 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Discovery | 23 MPG combined |
| Discovery Sport | 22 MPG combined |
| Discovery Sport (286 Hp) | 22 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 21 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 32% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $52,200
- Total interest
- $9,081
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≈ $1,827/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (4)
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING18V625000 · 2018-09-13
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE21V117000 · 2021-02-25
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. 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."
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING20V143000 · 2020-03-12
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V393000 · 2023-06-01
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
The 2018 Land Rover Discovery is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (21 city / 25 highway).
Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery costs roughly $1,827 per year to fuel, or about $9,136 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
The 2018 Land Rover Discovery is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC