Average Land Rover Engine Replacement Cost, By Model

Q: Which Land Rover engine is cheapest to replace?

The 224DT 2.2 Duratorq (found in Freelander 2 and Evoque L538) is the cheapest engine to replace at £800–£1,800 used and £2,000–£3,500 reconditioned [EM-QUOTE]. The K-Series 1.8 and M47 Td4 in the Freelander 1 are also inexpensive to replace.

Q: Which Land Rover engine is most expensive to replace?

The 508PS 4.4 SDV8 is the most expensive at £8,000–£12,000 reconditioned [EM-QUOTE]. The 306DT SDV6 (£6,500–£9,500 recon) [EM-QUOTE] and 448DT 4.4 SDV8 (£6,000–£9,000 recon) [EM-QUOTE] are also very expensive to replace.

The average Land Rover engine replacement cost in 2025 ranges from £1,800–£3,500 for a used 224DT to £8,000–£12,000 for a reconditioned 508PS SDV8, with fitted costs adding £390–£1,560 in labour depending on the engine. The most expensive common failure is the 306DT SDV6 at £6,500–£9,500 supply-only [EM-QUOTE], while the 224DT Duratorq is the cheapest at £800–£1,800 used [EM-QUOTE].

Cheapest engine to replace: 224DT 2.2 Duratorq — £800–£1,800 used [EM-QUOTE]
Most expensive engine to replace: 508PS 4.4 SDV8 — £8,000–£12,000 reconditioned [EM-QUOTE]
Most-enquired engine: 204DTD Ingenium diesel — 1,150 requests [EM-VERIFIED]
Labour costs add £390–£1,560 depending on engine complexity [EM-QUOTE]

Next step: find your model in the table below, compare costs across used, reconditioned and rebuilt options, then use our Repair vs Replace Calculator with your own valuation and quote.

Full Engine Replacement Cost Table — By Model

Real 2025 UK data from our CRM of 24,650 quote requests [EM-VERIFIED]. All costs are supply-only; fitted costs are calculated separately. The "Typical Fitment" column shows which Land Rover models each engine is most commonly found in, based on our enquiry data.

Engine Code	Typical Fitment (Model / Generation)	Used (Supply)	Reconditioned (Supply)	Rebuilt (Supply)	R&R Labour Hours	Enquiries 2025
204DTD	Discovery Sport, Evoque, Freelander 2, Defender L663	£2,000–£3,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£3,500–£5,800 [EM-QUOTE]	£4,800–£7,000 [EM-QUOTE]	10–14 hrs	1,150 [EM-VERIFIED]
306DT SDV6	Range Rover Sport L494, Discovery 5, L405	£3,500–£5,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£6,500–£9,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£7,500–£11,000 [EM-QUOTE]	15–20 hrs	980 [EM-VERIFIED]
276DT TDV6	Discovery 3, Range Rover Sport L320	£2,800–£4,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£5,000–£7,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£6,500–£9,500 [EM-QUOTE]	14–18 hrs	700 [EM-VERIFIED]
368DT TDV8	Range Rover L322, Range Rover Sport L320	£3,000–£5,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£5,500–£8,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£7,000–£10,500 [EM-QUOTE]	14–18 hrs	650 [EM-VERIFIED]
508PS SDV8	Range Rover L405, Range Rover Sport L494	£4,500–£7,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£8,000–£12,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£10,000–£14,000 [EM-QUOTE]	16–20 hrs	620 [EM-VERIFIED]
224DT Duratorq	Freelander 2, Evoque L538	£800–£1,800 [EM-QUOTE]	£2,000–£3,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£3,000–£5,000 [EM-QUOTE]	10–14 hrs	350 [EM-VERIFIED]
448DT 4.4 SDV8	Range Rover L405, L494	£3,500–£6,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£6,000–£9,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£8,000–£12,000 [EM-QUOTE]	18–24 hrs	320 [EM-VERIFIED]
204PT Ingenium Petrol	Velar, Evoque P250, Discovery Sport P250	£1,500–£2,800 [EM-QUOTE]	£3,000–£5,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£4,200–£6,500 [EM-QUOTE]	10–14 hrs	480 [EM-VERIFIED]
300Tdi	Defender Classic, Discovery 1	£1,500–£3,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£2,500–£4,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£3,500–£5,500 [EM-QUOTE]	8–12 hrs	— [ESTIMATED]
Td5	Defender Classic (1999–2006), Discovery 2	£1,800–£3,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£2,800–£5,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£4,000–£6,500 [EM-QUOTE]	8–12 hrs	— [ESTIMATED]
AJ-V8 5.0 SC	Range Rover L405, L494, Discovery 4	£3,000–£5,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£5,000–£9,000 [EM-QUOTE]	£7,000–£11,000 [EM-QUOTE]	14–18 hrs	— [ESTIMATED]
306PS 3.0 Ingenium Petrol	Range Rover L460, Velar, Range Rover Sport L461	£2,500–£4,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£4,500–£7,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£6,500–£10,000 [EM-QUOTE]	12–16 hrs	80 [EM-VERIFIED]
K-Series 1.8	Freelander 1 (1997–2006)	£800–£1,200 [EM-QUOTE]	£1,200–£1,800 [EM-QUOTE]	£1,800–£2,800 [EM-QUOTE]	6–8 hrs	— [ESTIMATED]
M47 Td4	Freelander 1 (2000–2006)	£1,200–£1,800 [EM-QUOTE]	£1,800–£2,500 [EM-QUOTE]	£2,500–£3,500 [EM-QUOTE]	6–9 hrs	— [ESTIMATED]

All costs are supply-only [EM-QUOTE] from our CRM of 24,650 quote requests [EM-VERIFIED]. Labour costs are calculated separately — see the Labour & Fitting section below. For engines without enquiry counts, model-level data is [ESTIMATED] based on workshop consensus.

Cheapest Land Rover Engines to Replace

If you're looking for the lowest-cost engine replacement, these are the engines that consistently come in with the most affordable supply-only costs. However, the cheapest engine to replace isn't always the cheapest to own — see our Cheapest Land Rovers to Own page for the full picture.

224DT 2.2 Duratorq

Used: £800–£1,800 [EM-QUOTE]

Reconditioned: £2,000–£3,500 [EM-QUOTE]

Fitted: £2,500–£4,200

Found in: Freelander 2, Evoque L538

The cheapest Land Rover engine to replace. Ford-sourced, widely available, and supported by every independent diesel specialist in the country. The catch: Freelander 2 values are low, so a £3,500 fitted repair can still exceed 60% of the vehicle's value. Full breakdown on our Freelander economics page.

K-Series 1.8

Used: £800–£1,200 [EM-QUOTE]

Reconditioned: £1,200–£1,800 [EM-QUOTE]

Fitted: £1,800–£2,800

Found in: Freelander 1

Cheap to replace but found in vehicles worth very little. The K-Series has a known head gasket weakness, but replacement is inexpensive. However, Freelander 1 values of £1,000–£3,500 mean the repair often exceeds the vehicle's value.

M47 Td4 (Freelander 1)

Used: £1,200–£1,800 [EM-QUOTE]

Reconditioned: £1,800–£2,500 [EM-QUOTE]

Fitted: £2,500–£3,500

Found in: Freelander 1

BMW-sourced M47 engine — robust and well-understood. Like the K-Series, it's cheap to replace but found in low-value vehicles. The injector loom is the most common failure point.

Most Expensive Land Rover Engines to Replace

These engines have the highest replacement costs, often due to complexity, V8 configurations, or specialist labour requirements. The most expensive engine to replace isn't always the least reliable — the 508PS and 448DT are durable but complex.

508PS 4.4 SDV8

Used: £4,500–£7,000 [EM-QUOTE]

Reconditioned: £8,000–£12,000 [EM-QUOTE]

Fitted: £9,500–£14,000

Found in: Range Rover L405, L494

The most expensive engine in the Land Rover range to replace. However, it's also one of the most durable — no catastrophic design flaw. High replacement cost but low failure rate. Found in high-value vehicles, so the R-to-V ratio often stays below 60%.

306DT SDV6 3.0

Used: £3,500–£5,500 [EM-QUOTE]

Reconditioned: £6,500–£9,500 [EM-QUOTE]

Fitted: £7,500–£11,000

Found in: Range Rover Sport L494, Discovery 5, L405

The most expensive common failure. Crankshaft bearing failure is catastrophic and often requires a full engine replacement. Values vary widely — high-value L405s absorb the cost, low-value Discovery 4s often don't. Full detail on our 306DT failure page.

448DT 4.4 SDV8

Used: £3,500–£6,000 [EM-QUOTE]

Reconditioned: £6,000–£9,000 [EM-QUOTE]

Fitted: £7,500–£11,000

Found in: Range Rover L405, L494

The 448DT is the reliable 4.4 TDV8. No catastrophic bottom-end design flaw. Oil cooler leaks and coolant crossover pipe failures are the main issues. High replacement cost but very low failure rate. Read our 448DT Knowledge Centre for full detail.

Labour Costs & Fitting Times

The cost of an engine replacement isn't just the supply cost — labour can add significantly to the total. Here are the typical R&R (remove and replace) labour hours and fitted costs for each engine type.

Engine Complexity	R&R Labour Hours	Indie Labour Cost (North/Midlands)	Typical Fitted Premium	Examples
Simple 4-cylinder (Freelander 1)	6–9 hrs	£390–£585	£390–£585	K-Series, M47 Td4
Small 4-cylinder diesel (Freelander 2, Evoque)	10–14 hrs	£650–£910	£650–£910	224DT, 204DTD
V6 diesel (Discovery 3/4, L320)	14–18 hrs	£910–£1,170	£910–£1,170	276DT
V6 diesel (L494/L405)	15–20 hrs	£975–£1,300	£975–£1,300	306DT
V8 diesel (L322/L320)	14–18 hrs	£910–£1,170	£910–£1,170	368DT
V8 petrol (L405/L494)	14–18 hrs	£910–£1,170	£910–£1,170	AJ-V8 5.0 SC
V8 diesel (L405/L494)	18–24 hrs	£1,170–£1,560	£1,170–£1,560	448DT, 508PS

Labour rates are based on independent specialist rates in the North of England and Midlands at £65/hr [EM-QUOTE]. London and the South East typically add 40–60% to fitted costs. Main dealer rates are 30–50% higher than indie rates.

Used vs Reconditioned vs Rebuilt — What's the Difference?

The three options have very different price points, warranty coverage and risk profiles. Here's what you're actually paying for with each option.

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Used Engine

Pros: Cheapest option, often £800–£3,500 for common engines [EM-QUOTE]

Cons: Unknown history, no warranty (or very limited), risk of hidden damage, may have high mileage

Best for: Low-value vehicles where the repair cost must be minimised, or as a short-term solution

Risk level: High

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Reconditioned Engine

Pros: Stripped, inspected, worn parts replaced, warranty included (typically 12–24 months), known quality standard

Cons: Costs 30–45% more than a used unit [PATTERN DATA]

Best for: Most vehicles — the sweet spot between cost and peace of mind

Risk level: Low

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Rebuilt Engine

Pros: Full strip-down and rebuild to factory or better specifications, comprehensive warranty, highest quality

Cons: Most expensive option, typically 20–40% more than recon [PATTERN DATA]

Best for: High-value vehicles, long-term ownership, vehicles where reliability is critical

Risk level: Very low

For a full breakdown of which option is right for your specific vehicle, see our Reconditioned vs Used vs Rebuilt comparison page.

Our Verdict: Which Land Rover Engine Is Cheapest to Replace?

Based on the full 2025 dataset — 24,650 quote requests — here is our definitive ranking of Land Rover engines by replacement cost.

The short answer:

The cheapest Land Rover engine to replace is the 224DT 2.2 Duratorq at £800–£1,800 used [EM-QUOTE] and £2,000–£3,500 reconditioned [EM-QUOTE]. The most expensive is the 508PS 4.4 SDV8 at £8,000–£12,000 reconditioned [EM-QUOTE].

But cheap to replace ≠ cheap to own. The Freelander 2 has the cheapest engine to replace but low vehicle values mean a major failure often writes the car off. The L405 has the most expensive engine to replace but high vehicle values absorb the cost comfortably.

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Cheapest Supply Costs

1. 224DT 2.2 Duratorq — £800–£1,800 used, £2,000–£3,500 recon [EM-QUOTE]
2. K-Series 1.8 — £800–£1,200 used, £1,200–£1,800 recon [EM-QUOTE]
3. M47 Td4 — £1,200–£1,800 used, £1,800–£2,500 recon [EM-QUOTE]
4. 300Tdi — £1,500–£3,000 used, £2,500–£4,000 recon [EM-QUOTE]

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Most Expensive Supply Costs

1. 508PS 4.4 SDV8 — £8,000–£12,000 recon [EM-QUOTE]
2. 306DT SDV6 — £6,500–£9,500 recon [EM-QUOTE]
3. 448DT 4.4 SDV8 — £6,000–£9,000 recon [EM-QUOTE]
4. AJ-V8 5.0 SC — £5,000–£9,000 recon [EM-QUOTE]

For a full breakdown of every engine's replacement cost, see our Replacement Cost by Engine Code table. For the repair-to-value methodology, read the Repair, Replace or Scrap Framework page. And if you're facing a decision on your own Land Rover, use the Repair vs Replace Calculator with your own valuation and quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost to replace a Land Rover engine?

The average Land Rover engine replacement cost varies widely by model and engine type. Supply-only costs range from £800–£3,500 for a used 224DT to £8,000–£12,000 for a reconditioned 508PS SDV8. Fitted costs add £390–£1,560 in labour. The full table above shows costs for every major engine.

Which Land Rover engine is cheapest to replace?

The 224DT 2.2 Duratorq (found in Freelander 2 and Evoque L538) is the cheapest engine to replace at £800–£1,800 used and £2,000–£3,500 reconditioned [EM-QUOTE]. The K-Series 1.8 and M47 Td4 in the Freelander 1 are also inexpensive to replace.

Which Land Rover engine is most expensive to replace?

The 508PS 4.4 SDV8 is the most expensive at £8,000–£12,000 reconditioned [EM-QUOTE]. The 306DT SDV6 (£6,500–£9,500 recon) [EM-QUOTE] and 448DT 4.4 SDV8 (£6,000–£9,000 recon) [EM-QUOTE] are also very expensive to replace.

Is it cheaper to recondition or replace a Land Rover engine?

It depends on the engine and the damage. For catastrophic failures (crankshaft failure on 306DT), replacement is usually cheaper than rebuilding. For manageable failures (cooling system, oil leaks), reconditioning can be more cost-effective. Our Reconditioned vs Used vs Rebuilt page explains the differences in detail.

How much does labour add to Land Rover engine replacement?

Labour adds £390–£1,560 depending on the engine complexity, based on indie rates of £65/hr. Simple 4-cylinder engines take 6–9 hours, while complex V8s can take 18–24 hours. London and South East rates add 40–60%, and main dealer rates are 30–50% higher than indie rates.

Where can I find the current replacement cost for my specific engine?

Use our Replacement Cost by Engine Code table for a full breakdown of every engine in the Land Rover range, or use the Repair vs Replace Calculator to get a personalised quote estimate for your vehicle.

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Average Land Rover Engine Replacement Cost By Model