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2019 Land Rover Discovery

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles: DISCOVERY
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl
Horsepower: 340 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 7
Fuel: Diesel, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 23 combined · 21 city / 26 hwy
Length: 195.7 in
Curb weight: 4,846 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 24% better than the average 2019 standard SUV (18.6 MPG).
AWD / 4WD available
Seats up to 73 rows of seating.

Watch out for

Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 23 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Land Rover Discovery is a standard SUV offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl) and 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 196 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,846 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway), 24% better than the 2019 standard SUV average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 Discovery — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Discovery →

Trims, performance & features

Engine340 hp3.0L 6-cyl

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating7 seats · 3 rows

Trims

HSESEHSE Luxury

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingSome trims

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningSome trims

Blind-spot monitoringSome trims

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlSome trims

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

Built in: Nitra, Slovakia · Solihull, United Kingdom (Uk)

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2019 Discovery configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
DISCOVERY	195.7 in	78.3 in	72.8 in	115 in	66.5 / 66.5 in	4,846 lb	47/53

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Discovery Diesel	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	21 / 26 / 23	+24%	$4,150	448
Discovery Sport Si4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S9)	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 25 / 22	-8%	$3,750	402
Discovery Sport	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S9)	All-Wheel Drive	21 / 25 / 22	-8%	$3,750	395
Discovery	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	16 / 21 / 18	-3%	$4,550	500

5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $6,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

18.6 MPG2019 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery.

Similar 2019 standard SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2019 Land Rover Discovery (this car)	23 MPG	Not rated	4
2019 Porsche Cayenne	21 MPG	Not rated	8
2019 BMW X5	22 MPG	★★★★★	13
2019 Cadillac Escalade	17 MPG	Not rated	1
2019 Lexus RX	30 MPG	Not rated	4
2019 Volvo XC90	25 MPG	Not rated	6
2019 Audi Q7	21 MPG	★★★★★	4

Recalls (4)

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Jun 1, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V393000 · 29,861 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software · Feb 25, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V117000 · 26,805 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery · Nov 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V694000 · 11,084 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
Risk: If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.

Engine · Jan 17, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V040000 · 2,587 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Land Rover Discovery is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

39Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

2Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

2Injuries reported

53,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System15

Unknown Or Other9

Engine8

Vehicle Speed Control5

Visibility/Wiper5

Power Train4

Latches/Locks/Linkages3

Air Bags3

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Land Rover Discovery buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 15 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Engine — 8 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Vehicle Speed Control — 5 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 53,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Discovery years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2026 Discovery	21	195.3 in	Not rated	1	1
2025 Discovery	21	195.3 in	Not rated	2	0
2024 Discovery	21	195.3 in	Not rated	5	8
2023 Discovery	22	195.7 in	Not rated	6	7
2022 Discovery	21	195.7 in	Not rated	6	11
2021 Discovery	21	195.7 in	Not rated	6	11
2020 Discovery	23	195.7 in	Not rated	6	19
2018 Discovery	23	195.7 in	Not rated	4	37
2017 Discovery	23	195.7 in	Not rated	3	55
2016 Discovery	22	–	Not rated	0	5
2015 Discovery	22	–	Not rated	0	0

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →