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Land Rover Engine Parts & Components

Individual replacement components and repair parts: timing kits, gaskets, bearings, pistons, sensors and filters.

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Camshafts Camshafts and cam followers for Land Rover four-cylinder, V6 and V8 engines. Crankshafts Crankshafts for Land Rover diesel V6 and V8 engines, including replacements after bearing failure. Pistons Pistons, rings and gudgeon pins for Land Rover engine rebuilds. Connecting Rods Connecting rods and big-end bearings for Land Rover engines. Valves Intake and exhaust valves, springs and guides for Land Rover cylinder heads. Cylinder Heads Bare and assembled cylinder heads for Land Rover diesel and petrol engines. Engine Blocks Short blocks, long blocks and bare engine blocks for Land Rover models. Timing Chains Timing chains, tensioners and guides for chain-driven Land Rover engines such as the Td5, Puma and Ingenium. Timing Belts Timing belt kits, tensioners and idlers for belt-driven Land Rover engines such as the 300Tdi and TDV6. Rocker Arms Rocker arms, rocker shafts and hydraulic followers for Land Rover valve trains. Engine Bearings Main, big-end and thrust bearings for Land Rover engine rebuilds. Filters Oil, air, fuel and cabin filters for every Land Rover from classic Defender to Velar. Spark Plugs Spark plugs for Land Rover petrol engines, from the V8 Range Rover to the Si4 Evoque.

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Engine Parts by Land Rover model

Where a model has a known fault in this system, it is flagged below. Each model page explains what is specific to that generation.

Defender

2 models

Defender (Classic) engine parts · 1990s–2016 Known issue: Td5 cylinder head and dowel failures
Defender (L663) engine parts · 2020–present Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain wear

Discovery

5 models

Discovery 4 engine parts · 2009–2017 Known issue: Cracked intake manifold
Discovery 3 engine parts · 2005–2009 Known issue: TDV6 crankshaft main bearing failure
Discovery Sport engine parts · 2015–present Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain failure
Discovery 5 engine parts · 2017–present Known issue: Clogged throttle body on the 3.0 diesel
Discovery 2 engine parts · 1999–2004 Known issue: Td5 head gasket failure from plastic dowels

Range Rover

9 models

Range Rover Sport (L320) engine parts · 2005–2013 Known issue: Split intercooler hoses (TDV6 and TDV8)
Range Rover Sport (L494) engine parts · 2013–2022 Known issue: Oil leaks
Range Rover (L405) engine parts · 2013–2022 Known issue: Diesel turbocharger replacement
Range Rover Evoque (L538) engine parts · 2011–2019 Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain (later models)
Range Rover (L322) engine parts · 2002–2012 Known issue: Split intercooler hoses on the 3.6 TDV8
Range Rover Velar engine parts · 2017–present Known issue: 2.0 diesel timing chain failure
Range Rover Evoque (L551) engine parts · 2019–present Known issue: 2.0 Ingenium diesel timing chain stretch
Range Rover (L460) engine parts · 2022–present
Range Rover Sport (L461) engine parts · 2022–present

Freelander

2 models

Freelander 2 engine parts · 2007–2015 Known issue: 2.2 diesel timing belt
Freelander 1 engine parts · 1998–2006 Known issue: KV6 head gasket problems

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Understanding Engine Parts

Land Rover engine parts cover everything from the rotating assembly (crankshaft, rods, pistons) to the cylinder head, timing drive, filters and sensors. Land Rover has used a wide spread of engines in South Africa: the 300Tdi and Td5 in classic Defenders and early Discoverys, the Ford-sourced 2.2 and 2.4 Puma diesels in later Defenders, the 2.7 and 3.0 V6 diesels (TDV6 and SDV6) in Discovery 3, Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport, the 4.4 SDV8 in Range Rover, and the four-cylinder Ingenium engines in Evoque, Velar, Discovery Sport, Discovery 5 and the new Defender.

Because the same model can carry very different engines, the engine code matters more than the model name when you order. Your VIN, the engine number stamped on the block, or the original part number on the old component is the safest way to get the right part first time.

Questions

Common Questions About Land Rover engine parts

How do I know which engine my Land Rover has?

Start with the VIN on your licence disc and in the windscreen corner. The vehicle's registration papers, the service book and the engine number stamped on the block also identify it. Model names alone are not enough: a Discovery 4, for example, came with different diesel and petrol engines, and a Defender could have a 300Tdi, Td5 or Puma diesel depending on its year. Send the VIN with your quote request so the part can be matched to the engine code.

Should I repair my Land Rover engine or replace it with a complete unit?

It depends on what failed. A leaking gasket, a worn timing kit or a faulty injector is a repair job. Bottom-end damage, such as a spun bearing or a broken crankshaft on a V6 diesel, often makes a complete replacement engine more practical than a rebuild, because the block, crank and turbo may all need attention. Get a proper diagnosis first, then compare the cost of a rebuild kit plus machining against a complete engine.

Which Land Rover engines use a timing belt and which use a chain?

As a general guide, the 300Tdi and the 2.7 and 3.0 V6 diesels (TDV6 and SDV6) use timing belts, while the Td5, the Defender Puma diesels and the Ingenium engines use timing chains. Confirm against your engine code before buying, because a belt engine has a replacement schedule you must keep to, and a chain engine still needs its tensioners and guides checked if it starts to rattle.

Why is regular oil servicing so important on Land Rover diesels?

Turbocharged diesels load their bearings, turbo and timing components heavily, and dirty or diluted oil speeds up wear. Models with a diesel particulate filter can also see fuel dilution of the oil if regeneration keeps getting interrupted by short trips. Use the oil specification in your owner's handbook, change the filter every time, and shorten the interval if you tow, drive on dusty gravel roads or do mostly short runs.

What information should I send when asking for Land Rover engine parts?

Send the VIN, the model and year, the engine code or engine number, and a photo of the old part with any part number visible. Say whether you want a new, used or reconditioned part. With those details the part can be checked for fit before it is couriered to you.