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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Discovery Sport.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport employs an S9 Automatic transmission to achieve EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/23/20 mpg. Reliability data for this model year documents only three total owner complaints focused on structure, accompanied by two recalls. This performance sits within a 2019-2024 model history where complaints ranged from a high of 20 in 2019 to a low of three in 2022. By matching that minimum threshold, the 2023 model year stands as one of the least complaint-prone versions recorded.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque98.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/23/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter LR073868. 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.

Tire size235/50R20/XL 104WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR073868 alt LR073669
Engine air filterLR071942
Spark plugLR178881
BatteryLR091092
Front wiper bladesLR064428 alt LR082689
ThermostatLR115275
Cabin air filterLR115835 alt LR145403

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Curb weight4039 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 23 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainAll-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 Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2015 HSE Luxury
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020SE P250 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec246 hpAWD
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec240 hpAWD
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.20 sec240 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 98.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98.0 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 21,000 mi; spark plugs every 63,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 21,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 42,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 63,000 miBrake Line (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & 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 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport represents a notable stabilization in reliability metrics within its generation, particularly in complaints, which dropped sharply from 20 in 2019 to just 3 in 2022 and remained at that level in 2023. Recalls followed a less linear trend, peaking at 4 in 2020 before settling to 1–2 annually from 2021 onward, with 2023 aligning with this post-2020 norm. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have steadily declined since 2020, suggesting incremental refinements in manufacturing or design, though the 2023 count of 203 still indicates ongoing minor issues. The 2023 model’s complaints are evenly distributed across structure, powertrain/electrical, and braking systems, with no reported crash or fire incidents—a positive signal for safety. Compared to the 2024 data, which shows no complaints but identical recalls, the 2023 model appears to have reached a mature phase in its reliability arc, with early-generation teething problems largely resolved. **This makes the 2023 Discovery Sport a relatively safe used buy, assuming remaining recall campaigns are addressed.**

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
203
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Structure1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V523000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 21/07/2022

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land…

25V016000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 16/01/2025

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle… Remedy: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 203 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N869 Discovery 16JUN262026-06-16Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N869 Discovery 15MAY262026-05-15Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete. Specifically Vehicle Domain…
N892v3 - 01MAY262026-05-01EngineArduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine…
N869 Discovery 17APR262026-04-17Unknown Or OtherSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete
N869 DISCOVERY 20MAR262026-03-20Electrical SystemSoftware Over The Air (SOTA) updates are failing to complete.

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Discovery Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Discovery Sport get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.