Land Rover Discovery

Fuel contamination remediation standards by model

Land Rover manufacturer position

Discovery covers the full-size Discovery 5 and compact Discovery Sport sold in Britain with Ingenium petrol and diesel plus PHEV options.

Fuel system notes

  • Discovery 5 often needs tank-drop drainage.
  • Discovery Sport: pump access under load floor on many cars.
  • Warranty excludes contamination.

OEM service information

JLR TOPIx (dealer / authorised repairer access)

Frequently asked questions

Which Discovery has the higher misfuel risk?

High-mileage Discovery Sport and Discovery 5 diesels used for towing and holidays.

Need certified fuel contamination service?

Find an NZIFDA certified operator or read consumer guidance on wrong-fuel incidents.

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