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2018 Land Rover Discovery maintenance schedule

The 2018 Discovery is part of the L462 generation (2017-2027), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2018 Discovery needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Land Rover's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

5,000-7,500 miles strongly recommended for longevity

16,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Inspect at 15,000 miles

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Replace annually

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Tire rotation

Inspect tread depth and suspension components

15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Brake fluid

Complete hydraulic flush

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Full cooling system flush and hose inspection

90,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

Filter replacement and fluid swap

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs (Gasoline)

Evaluate earlier per flexible service monitor

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Timing chain

Check for stretching; tensioner fatigue common

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Serpentine belt

Replace drive belts

100,000 miIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid

Replace front and rear non-locking differential oil

60,000 miOwner forum
12V battery

Load test

Inspect every 15,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
EV coolant loops (MHEV)

MHEV system diagnostic

Inspect every 16,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
EV brake service (MHEV)

Inspect hardware given regenerative bias

Inspect every 16,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20 (Gas) / 5W-30 (Diesel), 7.95 qt
Coolant
STJLR.651.5003 (OAT)
Transmission fluid
ZF Lifeguard 8

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.0L 6-cyl (AJ126), 340 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl diesel (Td6), 254 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 2.0L 4-cyl (Ingenium P300), 296 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl (Ingenium P360), 355 hp, 8-Speed Auto, 4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2018 Discovery owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Timing chain stretch / tensioner failure

high severity

50,000-90,000 mi · $2,817-$4,376 to fix

Rattle, engine misfire, P0016

Source: rcv.co.uk

Plastic coolant crossover pipe failure

high severity

60,000-90,000 mi · $1,500-$2,600 to fix

Coolant loss without visible drips

Source: jlrengines.co.uk

Air suspension compressor failure

medium severity

60,000-100,000 mi · $1,648-$1,729 to fix

U210A-27/C1A24-64 DTC, sagging

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Land Rover dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 23V393000

June 2023

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.

Remedy: 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

NHTSA 21V117000

February 2021

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."

Remedy: 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

NHTSA 20V143000

March 2020

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.

Forward collision avoidance

NHTSA 18V625000

September 2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$719

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Discovery model years

L462 (2017-2027)

20172018201920202021202220232024202520262027

Shopping new? The Land Rover Discovery guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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