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2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Discovery Sport.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport pairs a 9-speed automatic transmission with an engine that takes 6.9 quarts of 0W-20 oil and returns an EPA-estimated 19/23/20 mpg city/highway/combined. Owner-reported issues for the model year total four, with the power train category leading complaints, and a single recall has been issued. Across the 2019–2024 span, the 2021 model sits well below the 2019 peak of 20 complaints and just above the 2022 low of three, indicating a relatively quiet year in the model's recent reliability record.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 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 a BCI 94R · 850 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 850 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/60R18/XL 107VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR073868 alt LR073669
Engine air filterLR071942
Spark plugLR178881
BatteryLR091092
Front wiper bladesLR082689 alt LR064428
ThermostatLR115275
Cabin air filterLR145403 alt LR115835

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.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Rear: Castrol BOT 799 Differential Oil in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to A new drain plug must be used: 19.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.8 qt
Differential Gear OilRear: Castrol BOT 799 Differential Oil
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.85 qt
Engine Coolant CapacityEquipped with 1 Zone Heat
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsOnly use new bolts.
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugA new drain plug must be used: 19.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Torque17.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 12.8; Rear: 22.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.7
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 12.8; Rear: .314
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 12.8; Rear: .708
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°27 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1022 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) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
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.

Across this generation, the Land Rover Discovery Sport shows a significant downward trend in consumer complaints, dropping from 20 in 2019 to zero by 2024. The 2021 model year sits well within this improving arc, recording only 4 complaints and 1 recall, a marked decrease from the 11 complaints and 4 recalls seen in 2020. While complaints fell, Technical Service Bulletins remained high for 2021 at 345, nearly matching the generation's peak of 360 in 2020. The few 2021 complaints involved the engine, power train, and electrical/steering systems, though the data does not specify the root causes. With zero reported crash or fire complaints and a clear trend toward higher stability, the 2021 model is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
345
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
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 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Power Train1
Power Train,Engine1
Steering,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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 345 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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Discovery Sport take?

6.9 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Discovery Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.