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2017 Land Rover Discovery

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Discovery.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery is an SUV equipped with an eight‑speed automatic transmission and an EPA fuel‑economy rating of 16/21/18 mpg. Owner‑reported data show a total of 93 complaints, with engine‑related issues leading the list and five recalls issued. When viewed against the model’s complaint history from 1994 through 2026—where the peak was 56 complaints in 1995 and the lowest point is projected at just one complaint in 2026—the 2017 example falls in the middle of that spectrum, indicating a reliability standing that is neither the worst nor the best in the Discovery’s timeline.

Model year2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityNSOEM · verified

Engine oil typeNSOEM · verified

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 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.

Tire sizeP235/65R19, P255/60R19, P255/55R20, P235/60R20, P275/45R21, P285/40R22OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 9.5, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR011298 alt LR010735
Engine air filter	LR011593
Fuel filter	LR041978
Spark plug	LR050998
Battery	429123482
Front wiper blades	LR106593 alt LR083272
Serpentine belt	LR184650 alt LR071038
Thermostat	LR117568 alt LR085946
Cabin air filter	LR161566

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	195.7 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	72.8 in
Wheelbase	115 in
Curb weight	4846 lb
Track (front / rear)	66.5 / 66.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium 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

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V6	6.10 sec	14.70 sec	340 hp	AWD
2017	HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V6	6.30 sec	14.90 sec	340 hp	AWD
2017	HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.00 sec	16.10 sec	254 hp	AWD
2017	HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.10 sec	16.10 sec	254 hp	AWD
2017	HSE Luxury Td6 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.70 sec	16.60 sec	254 hp	AWD
2018	HSE Luxury Si6 3.0L Supercharger V6	6.40 sec	14.80 sec	340 hp	AWD
2021	R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec	6.30 sec	14.70 sec	355 hp	AWD
2021	R-Dynamic S P360 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec	6.60 sec	15.20 sec	355 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds NS of NS engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Power Steering Fluid	EPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13 FT/LBS. DO NOT RE-USE OLD BOLTS. ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	214.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover
Spark Plug Gap	0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant

R1234yf

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	91.3 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth	Stamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

89.0 ft. lbs., 60

89 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	148.0 ft. lbs.	148 ft. lbs
2	+ 270 degrees. Note markings on crankshaft bolt. If bolt head shows 10.9, the bolt must be removed counterclockwise. If bolt head shows 12.9, the bolt must be removed clockwise.	270 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 10 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	Bolts 1-8	15 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1-8	25.8 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1-8	360 degrees
4	Bolts 1-8	25.8 ft. lbs
5	Bolts 1-8	90 degrees
6	Bolts 1-8	120 degrees
7	Left side head bolts 8,9,10	18.5 ft. lbs
8	Left side head bolts 11and12	8.8 ft. lbs
9	Right side head bolt 9	18.5 ft. lbs
10	8.8 ft.

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	90.0 degrees; Diesel engines	90 degrees
1	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
2	45.0 degrees	45 degrees
3	45.0

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Gasoline engines: 18.0 ft. lbs. · Diesel engines

1	9.0 inch lbs.	9 in
2	44.0 inch lbs.	44 in
3	89.0 inch lbs.	89 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi.

Every 16,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level)
Every 32,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 64,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 96,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 112,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)
At 160,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 2017 model recorded 5 complaints and zero recalls in the federal database, placing it at the low‑end of the complaint spectrum for the Discovery generation. That figure sits between the 2016 tally of 5 complaints/0 recalls and the 2018 surge to 36 complaints and 4 recalls, indicating an upward trend beginning in the model year. The most frequently reported problem areas for 2017 were engine (12 reports), structure (6), unknown/other (5) and visibility/wiper (5), while crash‑related complaints were absent and fire‑related complaints numbered one. Compared with earlier years, the 2017 complaint volume is modest but higher than the near‑zero levels seen in the mid‑2000s, reflecting a modest increase in reported issues. Thus, the 2017 Discovery is a reasonable, though not optimal, choice for a used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

956

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’94 ’95 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’06 ’16 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 93 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine12

Structure6

Unknown Or Other5

Visibility/Wiper5

Service Brakes5

Power Train3

Visibility3

Steering2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 956 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
N881 Discovery 16JUN26	2026-07-08	Power Train	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N906v2 - 18MAY26	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM…
N881 Discovery 15MAY26	2026-05-15	Power Train	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N881 Discovery 17APR26	2026-04-17	Power Train	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N881 DISCOVERY 20MAR26	2026-03-20	Power Train	The 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

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking NS Engine oil filter LR011298 Engine air filter LR011593 Fuel filter LR041978 Spark plug LR050998

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Discovery take?

NS of NS, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Discovery have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 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.