⚠️ Land Rover Discovery Sport — High misfuel risk
NZ Discovery Sport Ingenium and earlier TD6/TD8 diesels are sensitive to petrol contamination. JLR common-rail systems can suffer HPFP and injector damage after a short run.
If the engine was not started
Do not start the engine or turn the ignition to RUN. Do not drive. Arrange NZIFDA-certified drainage before contamination reaches the high-pressure pump. Keep receipts for contaminated fuel disposal (regional council and Waste Minimisation Act 2008 requirements).
If the engine was started
If the engine ran on petrol in a TDI, expect inspection of the high-pressure pump, injectors, fuel rail, filters, and low-pressure lines. JLR warranty excludes misfuel damage; follow TOPIx repair scope and consider insurer or Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal routes for disputes.
⚠️ Land Rover position — Discovery Sport
JLR TOPIx documents fuel tank removal and pump access. Warranty excludes misfuel-related damage. Follow HSWA 2015 and Hazardous Substances Regulations 2017 controls when draining fuel indoors.
Vehicle information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery Sport |
| Market status | Sold new in New Zealand — right-hand drive |
| Body styles | Compact SUV |
| Generations | L550 (2014–present), facelift 2019– |
| Engines | Petrol: Ingenium petrol; Diesel: Ingenium diesel; Hybrid: P300e PHEV |
| Fuel tank capacity | Approx. 65 L |
| Fuel system | PTA platform; diesel common rail |
| Access method | Pump module under load floor / rear seat on some models |
| Anti-siphon | Yes — anti-siphon filler on most NZ JLR models |
| OEM service portal | JLR TOPIx (dealer / authorised repairer access) |
OEM access procedure
- Disconnect battery earth and confirm ignition off.
- Depressurise fuel system per TOPIx for your model year.
- Access in-tank pump module (location varies — under rear seat or beneath load floor).
- Drain contaminated fuel with a fuel cart into approved containers; label waste for hazardous waste consignment where required.
- Renew fuel filters and inspect pump unit seals.
- Refill with correct NZ fuel grade; prime low-pressure feed.
- Clear DTCs, check for leaks, road test.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I put petrol in my Land Rover Discovery Sport diesel?
Do not start the engine. Petrol in diesel destroys HPFP lubrication on common-rail TDIs. Call a NZIFDA-certified technician to drain the tank via the OEM access method and dispose of waste fuel legally.
Can I drive my Discovery Sport to the garage after misfuelling?
No — even a few hundred metres can draw petrol into the high-pressure system. Recovery without starting is the safest option.
Where is the AdBlue filler on diesel Discovery Sport?
AdBlue is separate from diesel — blue cap, smaller neck. Never add fuel to the AdBlue tank; contamination requires specialist cleaning per TOPIx.
Need certified fuel contamination service?
Find an NZIFDA certified operator or read consumer guidance on wrong-fuel incidents.
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