Land Rover Discovery towing capacity
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery is rated for up to 8,201 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 Land Rover Discovery
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discoverysecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L V-6 | 8,201 lbs | p. 22 | |||
| Land Rover Discoverysecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L V-6 TD | 7,716 lbs | p. 22 |
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 Land Rover Discovery
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discoverysecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 7,716 lbs | towing package | p. 23 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2017 Land Rover Discovery
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discoveryfootnote *: 2017 tow ratings; 2018 ratings not available at press time; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L V-6 SC | 8,201 lbs | towing package | p. 23 | ||
| Land Rover Discoveryfootnote *: 2017 tow ratings; 2018 ratings not available at press time; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.0L V-6 TD | 7,716 lbs | towing package | p. 23 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Land Rover Discovery's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 8,201 lbs; 2019: 7,716 lbs; 2017: 8,201 lbs.
What hitch are the Land Rover Discovery ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.