- Newest year: 2004
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2003
2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 12 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery at a glance
The 2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 12 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $6,700 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Series II 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD (12 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.
2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery by model year
What the 2004 Series II 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$558
$6,700 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$11.17
Per 100 miles
$44.67
Five years
$33,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,620more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series II (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 14 | 12 | $6,700 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Land Rover Discovery MPG
12 MPG · $6,700/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) | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 14 | 12 | $6,700 |
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 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD: $7,980 in California and $5,810 in Texas, a $2,170 difference.
- California $7,980
- Washington $7,510
- New York $6,610
- Florida $6,110
- Texas $5,810
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002
- 2003-2004
- 2015-2016
- 2017-2026 (L462)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery get?
EPA rates the 2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery at 12 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Series II 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 12 MPG (11 city, 14 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery?
Every model year of the 2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery tops out at 12 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2003 to 2004.
How does the 2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Land Rover Discovery) is rated 13 MPG combined and costs $6,180 a year to fuel; the 2003-2004 model is rated 12 MPG and costs $6,700 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 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 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $6,700 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,700 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Land Rover Discovery 100 miles?
About $44.67 per 100 miles for the Series II 4.6L 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Series II 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 11 city and 14 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Series II 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $6,700 a year to fuel, $2,620 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 254 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Land Rover Discovery different from the 2003 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2003 and 2004: 1 configuration rated 12 MPG combined. See the 2003 Land Rover Discovery for that year.