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2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 58/100. Expect about $62,940 to own it for five years, or $1,049 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 4 complaints.

Recalls
3
Complaints
4
5-yr cost
$63k
MPG (EPA)
20
0
Fair
Ownership Score

2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs nearby years

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3 recalls may apply

For the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

  • What's wrong: 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 seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

    Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

    Fix: 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 Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.

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Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $27,500 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$62,940
$1,049/month · $1.05/mile
Depreciation$11,123
Insurance (national avg.)$16,200
Fuel / charging$10,050
Maintenance$11,040
Repairs$4,416
Loan interest$7,461
Taxes & fees$2,650

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

4 complaints
  • Power Train2
  • Structure1
  • Electrical System1
  • Service Brakes1
  • Hydraulic1

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars
Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover
Not rated

What to check on a used 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Not enough owner reports to rank this model year, so here are the basics.

  • Paperwork
    • Ask for service records and the title. Compare the VIN on the car, the paper and our report.
    • Check the odometer against the wear on the pedals and seat.
  • Test drive
    • Drive on a highway and in town. Listen for noises and watch the temperature gauge.
    • Pay for an independent mechanic's inspection before you commit.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car to buy?
The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 58/100. Expect about $62,940 to own it for five years, or $1,049 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 4 complaints.
Does the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport, including Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Dc/Dc Converter; Back Over Prevention › Software. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (2), structure (1), electrical system (1), service brakes (1).
How much does a 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport cost to own for 5 years?
About $62,940 over 5 years ($1,049/month) at an estimated $27,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.