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Land Rover Discovery Sport road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Land Rover Discovery Sport? 82% of the 11 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Most used Land Rover Discovery Sport in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 82% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
82% of stock
Median CO₂
170 g/km

There are currently 8 used Land Rover Discovery Sport models available on Motoring Today, spanning model years from 2016 to 2022. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for any used car is crucial, as the amount payable depends entirely on the car's first registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. This is particularly relevant for the Discovery Sport, given the range of years available. For cars registered before April 2017, VED is calculated purely based on CO2 emissions, with different bands corresponding to varying annual costs. However, vehicles registered from April 2017 onwards fall under a different system. These cars pay a first-year rate based on their CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. An additional surcharge applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, which could affect many Discovery Sport models. It is also important to note that while fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, this exemption is set to change. Because the exact VED amount for a used Land Rover Discovery Sport will vary significantly from car to car depending on its specific details, we cannot provide a universal figure here. Always check the individual car's registration date and CO2 emissions on its listing or with the DVLA to confirm the precise annual VED charge.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of Land Rover Discovery Sport

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Land Rover Discovery Sport road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Land Rover Discovery Sport (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 182 recorded variants.

Performance
147–304 bhp
Power
6.4s
0–60 mph (fastest)
145 mph
Top speed
1,498–2,179 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
24.8–57 mpg
Fuel economy
33–216 g/km
CO₂
£600
Road tax (VED)
24–45 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,597 mm
Length
2,173 mm
Width
1,727 mm
Height
2,741 mm
Wheelbase
1,904 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2014
82%
Safety assist

The Land Rover Discovery Sport was tested by Euro NCAP in 2014 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £28,995
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.5 P270e S 5dr Auto [5 Seat]AutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV265 bhp—3537
1.5 P300e S 5dr Auto [5 Seat]AutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV304 bhp—3340
2.0 D200 S 5dr Auto [5 Seat]AutomaticDiesel201 bhp39.7 - 42.7 mpg17332
2.0 P250 Urban Edition 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol245 bhp28.2 - 29.9 mpg216—
R-Dynamic HSE (5 Seat) P300e auto 5dAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV304 bhp—3540
2.0 P290 Black Auto [5 Seat] 5dAutomaticPetrol285 bhp28.6 - 30.2 mpg21139
2.0 D200 R-Dynamic HSE Auto [5 Seat] 5dAutomaticDiesel201 bhp39.4 - 41.9 mpg17733
2.0 D165 5dr 2WD [5 Seat]ManualDiesel160 bhp42.3 - 45.1 mpg16425
2.0 D165 Auto [5 Seat] 5dAutomaticDiesel160 bhp40.2 - 42.9 mpg17327
2.0 D165 S 5dr 2WD [5 Seat]ManualDiesel160 bhp42 - 43.9 mpg16926
2.0 D165 S Auto [5 Seat] 5dAutomaticDiesel160 bhp39.4 - 42.4 mpg17527
R-Dynamic HSE P250 5+2 Seat AWD auto 5dAutomaticPetrol245 bhp29.1 - 30.6 mpg20937

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
A Land Rover Discovery Sport registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Land Rover Discovery Sports pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For used cars registered from April 2017 onwards, there's a first-year rate based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new for five years from the second year of registration. Vehicles registered before April 2017 are taxed solely based on their CO2 emission bands.
How many Land Rover Discovery Sports are for sale?
There are nine Land Rover Discovery Sport models currently available, ranging from the 2016 model year to the 2022 model year.

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