Model year guide

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Land Rover Discovery is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

1997 Land Rover Discovery at a glance

Combined13–14 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Land Rover Discovery MPG & running costs

Combined13–14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,075
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$18,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Land Rover Discovery costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$30,375
Fuel only$30,375
Per mile$0.41

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Land Rover Discovery vehicles on record

Other Land Rover Discovery model years

1997 Land Rover Discovery — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Land Rover Discovery get?

The 1997 Land Rover Discovery has U.S. EPA estimates of 13–14 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.