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Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV: Technical specifications

Technical specifications (2020–2026)

The Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550) 1.5 P300e PHEV is the 1.5-litre petrol variant, engine code PT153, built from 2020 to 2026. Quick answers and key figures below, then the full workshop tables.

Engine codePT153
Power227 kW (309 hp)@ 5500 rpm
FuelPetrol
Cylinders3
Oil capacity5,8litres · with the filter

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type3/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc1497
Compression ratio :110,5
Suitable for unleaded petrolYes
Minimum octane rating RON95
Ignition system MakeBosch
Ignition system DescriptionMap-DI
Trigger locationCam/Crankshaft
Fuel system MakeBosch
Fuel system DescriptionMFI-s(d)
Air metering TypeMass/MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECMYes
Diagnostic socketYes

Firing order

The firing order for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) is 1-2-3.

Firing order1-2-3

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mmHydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mmHydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) takes 5.8 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-20 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.51.5122.

Transfer box

See the reference table for the complete transfer box entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed coolant type is Havoline XLC. The recorded coolant colour is Orange. The listed total cooling-system capacity is 14.6 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE 0W-20
Engine oil classification OEM STJLR.51.5122
Engine with filter(s) litres 5.8
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type Shell L12108 (ZF Lifeguard 8)
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres
8 Speed automatic transmission
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres 6.5
Automatic transmission - dry fill capacity
Differential oil grade - rear SAE Castrol BOT 350 M3 75W
Differential rear litres 0.74
Transfer box oil grade SAE Castrol BOT 750 PLUS 75W-90
Transfer box litres 0.40
Coolant Type Havoline XLC
Coolant Colour Orange
Cooling system - total capacity litres 14.6
Brake fluid Type DOT 4
Brake fluid classification LR052653

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 27 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm or 18 mm (ventilated) rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front27 mm
Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear8 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear18 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc runout Rear0,07 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front3 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear3 mm

Bar lengths use a square-root scale so small and large values stay readable.

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

The ignition timing on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) is not adjustable.

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpmNot adjustable

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpmECM Controlled
Idle speed rpmNot adjustable
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CONot adjustable

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 90°, then a final 180°.

Cylinder head
Renew boltsYes
Tighten20 Nm
Tighten90°
Tighten180°
Cylinder head instructions
Other engine tightening torques
Sump bolts
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Assemble components and tighten bolts within 7 minutes.
Sump drain bolt26 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate-/30 Nm+120°
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts37 Nm+90°
Camshaft sprocket/gear
Camshaft sprocket/gear
Camshaft carrier/cap
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Lubricate the components with clean engine oil.
Camshaft/rocker cover
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Camshaft cover
Inlet manifold to cylinder head12 Nm
Water pump12 Nm
Spark plugs23 Nm
Fuel rail1)20 Nm 2)30 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor8 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor5 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)48 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)20 Nm
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor48 Nm
Oil filter28 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub
Front/rear hub
Rear hub
Steering wheel47 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting30 Nm+60°
Steering track rod end133 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front110 Nm+120°
Brake disc to hub Rear10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear30 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear110 Nm
ABS sensor Front9 Nm
ABS sensor Rear9 Nm
Road wheels1)70 Nm 2)133 Nm

Bar lengths use a square-root scale so small and large values stay readable.

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors2
Air conditioning restrictor typeExpansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic couplingYes
Compressor variable displacement solenoidYes
Air conditioning refrigerant Type
Do not mix R134a with R1234yf.
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams525±10
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity
Air conditioning oil groupPAG
Air conditioning oil TypeSPA2
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³110

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV?

The firing order for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) is 1-2-3.

How much oil does the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV take?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) takes 5.8 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-20 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.51.5122.

What are the valve clearances for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV?

Valve clearances on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV?

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) are tightened in 3 stages: 20 Nm, then 90°, then a final 180°.

What is the ignition timing for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV?

The ignition timing on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) is not adjustable.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV?

Brake discs on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5 P300e PHEV (2020–2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 27 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm or 18 mm (ventilated) rear.