10:15 02-07-2026
Land Rover Discovery Landmark 2026: a quiet farewell for the current Discovery 5
The UK-only Landmark edition sits between the Discovery S and Tempest, comes exclusively with the 345 hp D350 diesel and hints at the end of the current Discovery 5.
Land Rover has revived the Landmark name for the Discovery — and it looks less like a routine special edition and more like a tidy send-off for the current Discovery 5. The model has been around for close to a decade, and in that time the Defender has taken over as the fashionable, statement Land Rover, while the Discovery, in 32CARS’ view, has remained the choice for buyers who care more about seven seats, a diesel engine and long family trips.
The new version is already on sale in the UK from £75,860 — roughly $100,400 before delivery, duties and dealer markups. For any market that relies on grey imports, a car like this quickly climbs into a very different bracket: closer to Range Rover Sport and top-spec Defender territory, where buyers weigh not just the engine but also residuals, servicing and the risk of complex repairs.
The Landmark slots between the base Discovery S and the flagship Discovery Tempest. It gets Tasman Blue Metallic paint, a nod to the Clearwater Blue used on early Discoverys, Carpathian Grey protective trim, 21-inch Dark Agate Grey wheels and decorative “mountain” graphics on the tread plates, panels and puddle lamp projections. Inside, there’s grey brushed aluminium, Tech Velour trim, a panoramic sunroof and a fridge in the centre console.
There’s no choice under the bonnet: only the 3.0-litre straight-six D350 mild-hybrid diesel. It delivers 345 hp and 700 Nm, with 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. For a large family SUV that’s a strong pitch: petrol fuel bills in this class quickly turn into a line item of their own, while a diesel Discovery still makes sense for anyone driving long distances, hauling family, luggage or a trailer.
The soft spot in this story isn’t the spec sheet but the model’s age. Next to the Defender the current Discovery looks less emotional, though more practical: a calmer image, more family logic and less of an expedition-accessory vibe. Its rivals aren’t just the Defender 110 but also the Volvo XC90, BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Germans have the edge on digital tech and premium residuals, Volvo on family safety, the Defender on image. The Discovery answers with space, diesel torque and genuine versatility, but buyers in this bracket are increasingly choosing with their eyes.
For anyone weighing a used or imported Discovery, the real question isn’t “is the Landmark pretty?” but who will service the car three or four years down the line. The D350 diesel, air suspension, JLR electronics, large wheels and body-specific parts call for specialists, not a random workshop. Before buying a used or imported example, it’s worth checking the service history, air suspension operation, DPF condition, leaks, electronic fault codes and body panel availability.
If the Landmark really does turn out to be the run-out for Discovery 5, it’s a car for buyers who wanted exactly this format of big Land Rover: without the EV uncertainty, but already carrying the risk of a model on its way out.