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2012 Land Rover Discovery

New from

$56,650 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

9.4 - 15.2 L / 100km

About the Land Rover Discovery

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Land Rover Discovery is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $56,650 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $91,650 for the HSE.

There are 3 variants of the Discovery available in Australia.

Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (160kW/360Nm), 2.7L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/440Nm) and 4.4L multi-point injection (220kW/425Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2006 Discovery is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

See Land Rover Discovery models from other years

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2012 Land Rover Discovery Price

S

Configuration	Price From*
4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$56,650
4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$63,450
2.7L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$64,650
2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$64,650
2.7L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$71,450
2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$71,450

SE

Configuration	Price From*
4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$65,650
4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$66,950
4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$63,990
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$81,650
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$82,950
2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$73,650
2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$74,950

HSE

Configuration	Price From*
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$91,650
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$89,990
2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$83,650

*excl. on-roads

All Land Rover Discovery Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$117,219	$146,048
2025	$116,006	$131,906
2024	$108,670	$129,020
2023	$103,915	$130,550
2022	$101,875	$125,046

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Land Rover Discovery Specs

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Audio
- Antenna Type: Element
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Black
- Rear Location: Rear
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 37.2
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2476
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 1260
- Departure Angle: 29.6
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
- Front Headroom (mm): 1020
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1078
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1503
- Front Track (mm): 1605
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 185
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 41.1
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.4
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.6
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.2
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 59.4
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11450
- Overall Height (mm): 1887
- Overall Length (mm): 4835
- Overall Width (mm): 2009
- Rear Headroom (mm): 1043
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 955
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1508
- Rear Track (mm): 1613
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11800
- Wheelbase (mm): 2885
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 100.4
- Compression Ratio: 9.7
- Engine (l): 4
- Engine (cc): 4009
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 84.4
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 86
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Silver
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 11.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 21
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 15.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Front Tip Tumble
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Drive Speed Limited Manual Only
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: Zf Hp26
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Aircon Rear Outlet
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Distance (km): 100000
- Paint Distance (mile): 62100
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3230
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

Adds to S:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- System Brand Name: Harman/kardon
- System Type: Stereo
Convenience
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Mobile Phone Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2558
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 280
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 240
- Overall Height (mm): 1837
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
- Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
- Third Row Seat Front Folding: One-piece
- Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
Storage
- Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
- Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Type: Fixed
- Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
- Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
- Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Transmission
- Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
Ventilation
- Fully Automated Climate Control
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

Removes from S:

Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2476
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 1260
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 185
- Overall Height (mm): 1887
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Safety
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Seating Capacity: 5
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

HSE

Adds to SE:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Convenience
- Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
Engine
- Bore Engine: 88
- Compression Ratio: 10.8
- Engine (l): 4.4
- Engine (cc): 4394
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Stroke Engine: 90.3
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 15
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 11.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 20.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 15
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 299
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 220
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 425
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

Removes from SE:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System In-dash Cd
Engine
- Bore Engine: 100.4
- Compression Ratio: 9.7
- Engine (l): 4
- Engine (cc): 4009
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Stroke Engine: 84.4
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 11.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 21
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 15.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 160
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Storage
- Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
- Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Type: Fixed
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

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2012 Land Rover Discovery Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2026	3500Kg	3500Kg
2025	3500Kg	3500Kg
2024	3500Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3500Kg	3500Kg

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2012 Land Rover Discovery Fuel Economy

There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Discovery

The most fuel efficient Land Rover Discovery is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.7L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Land Rover Discovery that uses the most amount of fuel is the SE with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 15.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the Land Rover Discovery variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

Land Rover Discovery	Fuel Type	Combined
4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	15.2 L/100km
2.7L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	9.4 L/100km
2.7L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.4 L/100km

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2012 Land Rover Discovery Warranty

What is the warranty on a Land Rover Discovery?

The Land Rover Discovery offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.