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2020 Land Rover Discovery

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Discovery.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Land Rover Discovery routes power through an eight-speed automatic transmission and returns EPA fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined — figures that reflect the model's substantial footprint. Owner feedback for this model year totals 18 complaints alongside six recalls, with the largest complaint cluster falling under the broad "Unknown or Other" designation rather than any single mechanical system. Across the Discovery's complaint history spanning 1994 to 2026, the 2020 lands well below the 1995 peak of 56 complaints yet far above the single-complaint low projected for 2026, placing it in a middle tier where reliability has improved from the model's early years but still carries enough reported issues to merit close scrutiny from prospective buyers.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR011298. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/55R20/XL 110WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR011298 alt LR010735
Engine air filterLR011593
Fuel filterLR041978
Spark plugLR050998
Battery429123482
Front wiper bladesLR083272 alt LR106593
ThermostatLR121833 alt LR117568
Cabin air filterLR161566

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.7 in
Overall width78.3 in
Overall height72.8 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4846 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)47/53

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Discovery of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2017 HSE Luxury Si6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec6.30 sec14.70 sec355 hpAWD
2021R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec6.60 sec15.20 sec355 hpAWD
2018HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V66.40 sec14.80 sec340 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V66.10 sec14.70 sec340 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V66.30 sec14.90 sec340 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.00 sec16.10 sec254 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.10 sec16.10 sec254 hpAWD
2017HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.70 sec16.60 sec254 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.220; Rear: .906
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 270° - Note markings on crankshaft bolt. If bolt head shows 10.9 remove the bolt counterclockwise. If the bolt shows 12.9 remove the bolt clockwise.148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-815 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 16,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant at 160,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 160,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 32,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 64,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 96,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 112,000 miDrive Belt Tensioner (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Idler Pulley (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 144,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 160,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The current generation of the Land Rover Discovery experienced peak federal complaint volumes in 2018 and 2019 with 36 and 38 complaints respectively, alongside 4 recalls each year, before a notable shift occurred in 2020. For the 2020 model year, complaints dropped by more than half to 18, yet it carries the generation's highest recall count at 6, accompanied by 494 Technical Service Bulletins. While the data doesn't specify the root causes, the top complaint categories for 2020 are "Unknown or Other" and a combined "Power Train, Electrical System, Engine" category, with three complaints each. This positioning in the generation's arc suggests 2020 was a transitional year where the manufacturer aggressively addressed existing flaws through a record number of recalls, even as overall complaint frequency began its steady decline into 2021 and beyond. Because the 2020 model significantly reduces the complaint volume of its immediate predecessors while receiving the most comprehensive recall attention of the generation, it represents a relatively good year to buy, provided all six recalls have been properly completed.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
494
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine3
Electrical System2
Electrical System,Structure2
Service Brakes1
Visibility1
Visibility,Structure1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V457000Electrical System:12V/24V/48V BatteryReported 17/06/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults… Remedy: Dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 10, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837…

21V668000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 26/08/2021

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 494 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N881 Discovery 16JUN262026-07-08Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N906v2 - 18MAY262026-05-18Unknown Or OtherBody Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM…
N881 Discovery 15MAY262026-05-15Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N881 Discovery 17APR262026-04-17Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N881 DISCOVERY 20MAR262026-03-20Power TrainThe Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Discovery have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Discovery get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.