Model Years

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2005 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx5Annnnnn

2006 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx6Annnnnn

2007 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx7Annnnnn

  • TDV6 engine updated to Euro IV emissions
    • Improvement in fuel consumption
    • Reduction in CO2 emissions by up to 5g/km
    • Note that from this year onwards, blanking the EGRs causes system faults
  • Rear park distance control on 'entry level' 7 seat TDV6 (GS)
  • Option of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • Electric power lumbar support added to the driver’s seat where memory seats are specified
  • One-touch opening passenger window
  • Destination input on the move function now available on the navigation system
  • Premium navigation system now has the option of hybrid television, capable of receiving both analogue and digital TV signals
  • Land Rover Watch available

2008 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx8Annnnnn

  • Front mats fix with two hooks set in floor, not turn buckles
  • Centre console trim panels changed in shape slightly
  • Straight-grain satin walnut wood finish or piano black veneer available on higher end models
  • Premium ruched leather seats on HSE
  • Driver seat cushion pockets
  • Eight-way passenger seat adjustment
  • Premium carpet mats
  • Electrically adjustable steering column (some markets only)
  • Driver's seat powered lumbar support (some markets only)
  • Ebony coloured centre stack and centre floor console
  • 'Noble' plating finish to facia air vents and other switchgear/controls
  • Silver plated finish to speaker bezels.
  • Colour changes to the facia plastics (now Ebony colour)
  • Improved Bluetooth PTI with contacts list download
  • Rear Air conditioning became an option on HSE models
  • V8 petrol engine option no longer available in the UK.

2008.5 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx8Annnnnn

  • Deletion of phone cradle with PTI system
  • Centre armrest coolbox becomes optional

2009 Model Year

VIN ID: SALLAAAxx9Annnnnn

  • Revamped front and rear bumper covers
  • Body coloured front bumper (all models)
  • Body coloured wheel arches and rear bumper (higher trim levels)
  • Body coloured tailgate handle
  • Body coloured bottom tailgate trim
  • Tungsten finish side vent
  • Tungsten finish door handles (higher trim levels)
  • Clear side repeaters
  • New design of 19-inch wheel with 7 spokes
  • Three new exterior metallic paint colours:
  • New Almond interior trim colour
  • Updated Bluetooth PTI system

2010 Model Year

VIN ID: SALxxxxxxAAnnnnnn

  • Launched as Discovery 4 / LR4

2012 Model Year

VIN ID: SALxxxxxxCAnnnnnn

  • SDV6 3.0 power output increased from 245hp to 255hp
  • 8-speed automatic transmission replaces 6-speed
  • Drive Select rotary transmission shifter replaces lever
  • Terrain Response selector revised and relocated
  • Steering wheel mounted PaddleShift
  • CO2 figure is reduced from 244g/km to 230g/km
  • New 'compact' Smart Key provides window open and close function
  • Improved HDD Navigation System (not GS)
  • Timed Climate with 7 day timer (standard on HSE, not available GS) with optional remote
  • Audio System has significant changes:
    • Commercial: 8 speaker system with a 4.2" colour TFT display with Bluetooth, DAB and USB connectivity (no iPod)
    • GS: 8 speaker system with a 4.2" colour TFT display with Bluetooth, DAB and USB/iPod connectivity (standard iPod USB lead - special lead no longer required)
    • XS and HSE: High-ICE with 11 speakers and 380W fitted as standard
    • Premium LOGIC 7 ICE is now an option (except for GS) with 17 speakers and 825W
  • High and Premium ICE additionally have:
    • Single slot CD player with MP3 capability
    • Full control of the audio system features via touchscreen
    • DVD Audio and MP3 DVD playback
    • Virtual CD Auto Changer function which allows up to 10 CDs to be downloaded to the hard-disc
    • Gracenotes so that CD’s and tracks can be identified and stored

Further details: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10851/Discovery_4_12MY_UK_Product_Brief.pdf

2013 Model Year

VIN ID: SALxxxxxxDAnnnnnn

  • Improved navigation system