Land Rover Engines for Sale in South Africa

Very few sellers publish a price for Land Rover engines, so most units are sold on quote. The clearest advertised example is the 2.2 TD4/SD4 (224DT) diesel from the Freelander 2, Evoque and 2015 Discovery Sport: in September 2026 two independent importers listed used units between R36,300 and R40,350. For the Td5, TDV6, SDV6 and supercharged V8 we did not find two sellers publishing prices, so we quote each engine individually rather than guess a range.

Both names cover Land Rover diesel V6s from the same family. The first TDV6 was a 2.7-litre (276DT) with a single variable-geometry turbo, used in the Discovery 3 and early Range Rover Sport. From 2009 the 3.0-litre (306DT) took over. On the Discovery 4 it came as a single-turbo TDV6 and as the SDV6, which uses two turbochargers in sequence for more power and torque. The two 3.0 versions share a displacement but not all of their turbo and intake hardware, so match the exact version when replacing.

The Td5 uses electronic unit injectors and electronic engine management, which made it more powerful and refined than the 300Tdi but harder to repair in the field. A well-known weak point is the injector wiring harness, which can be contaminated by engine oil. Early engines also used plastic dowels to locate the cylinder head, which can break and let the head move, leading to head gasket failure. Ask for the engine code (10P, 15P or 16P) when comparing units.

Use the engine number stamped on the block and your VIN. The first characters identify the family: Td5 engines carry 10P, 15P or 16P, the 2.7 TDV6 is 276DT, the 3.0 TDV6 and SDV6 are 306DT, and the Freelander 2 and early Evoque 2.2 diesel is 224DT. The Defender 2.2 Puma and the Freelander 2 2.2 are different engines despite the similar size, so never order on displacement alone.

It depends on what failed. A single worn component such as a turbo, injector or head gasket is usually cheaper to repair. Crankshaft, bearing or block damage on a V6 or V8 diesel often makes a complete used engine the more sensible option, because a full rebuild needs many new parts plus machining time. Get a compression test and an oil analysis before deciding, and compare the rebuild quote against a quoted used engine for the same code.

Confirm the engine code matches your order, check the block and sump for cracks, and look at which ancillaries are included: turbo, injectors, fuel pump, sensors and wiring can differ between sellers. Note any transit damage on the delivery note before you sign. If the seller offers a warranty, get its terms in writing before you accept, including whether fitment by a qualified mechanic is required.