Land Rover Discovery — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Land Rover's premium 7-seater family SUV, offering immense cabin volume, safety, and legendary off-road capabilities.
TL;DR
28 MPG
Real-world diesel
85L
Tank capacity
£116.28
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Land Rover Discovery achieves an estimated 28 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 85-litre tank completely costs approximately £120.78 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
28
Real-world MPG
Diesel
33.6
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1154 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1707 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2307 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3461 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4614 |
| Full tank (85L) | £120.78 |
| Cost per mile | 23.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Discovery compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Discovery
The Discovery is heavy and boxy; keeping motorway speeds at 65 mph rather than 75 mph improves fuel economy significantly.
Keep the third row folded flat when not in use to save weight.
Avoid carrying heavy gear on roof rails when not in use.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Land Rover Discovery achieving ~28 MPG real-world, if you fill 68 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£6.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.69
Cost of 3-mile detour
£6.11
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Land Rover Discovery?
The Land Rover Discovery achieves approximately 28 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 33.6 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a Land Rover Discovery?
The Land Rover Discovery has a fuel tank of 85 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £116.28. Diesel costs approximately £120.78 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Land Rover Discovery?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Land Rover Discovery costs approximately £1707 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Land Rover Discovery?
In a Land Rover Discovery doing ~28 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 68-litre fill nets approximately £6.11 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Land Rover Discovery cost per mile in fuel?
The Land Rover Discovery costs approximately 23.1p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Land Rover Discovery?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Land Rover Discovery is 33.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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