- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery at a glance
The 2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 13 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery by model year
What the 2002 Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,100more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Land Rover Discovery MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series II (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Land Rover Discovery MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Land Rover Discovery MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series II (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002
- 2003-2004
- 2015-2016
- 2017-2026 (L462)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery at 13 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 13 MPG (12 city, 16 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery tops out at 13 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Land Rover Discovery per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Land Rover Discovery 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Land Rover Discovery more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 12 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2002 Land Rover Discovery compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Series II 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $2,100 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Land Rover Discovery different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 1 configuration rated 13 MPG combined. See the 2001 Land Rover Discovery for that year.