Land Rover448DT (4.4 SDV8/TDV8)Diesel4.4L V8 Turbo2010–2020

Land Rover 448DT (4.4 SDV8/TDV8) Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost

The 448DT is Land Rover's most durable modern V8 diesel – no catastrophic bottom-end design flaws here. Backed by 940+ real UK enquiries in 2025 [EM-VERIFIED].

Land Rover 448DT (4.4 SDV8/TDV8) Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost
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    Models

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    Engine

    Score

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At a Glance

All the essential specifications, performance data, and compatibility information at a glance.

Engine Family

448DT (4.4 SDV8/TDV8)

Fuel

Diesel

Configuration /
Displacement

4.4L V8 Turbo

Power Range

313–339 hp [THIRD-PARTY]

Years Produced

2010–2020

Models Fitted (BMW only)

Cross-Brand Fitment

Also fitted to Jaguar (XJ, XF)

Overall Engine Score

68/100

★★★★☆

Verdict & Rating

Rating:

5

out of 5

86% confidence – based on 940+ real UK enquiries, specialist rebuild reports, and owner-forum data spanning a decade of real-world use.

The 448DT is Land Rover's most durable modern V8 diesel – oil cooler and coolant crossover pipe leaks are the main watchpoints – buy with full service history and check for coolant seepage.

Engine Score breakdown:

DimensionScore (of 20)

Reliability

Star rating (4.0★) × 4 = 16

16 /20

Repair Cost

Midpoint of Reconditioned (Supply Only) range: £6,000–£9,000 → £7,500 midpoint → falls in £7,000–£9,999 bracket → 8

8 /20

Repairability

V8 complexity and specialist requirement add cost, but no catastrophic design flaw; repairs are well-understood

12 /20

Parts Supply

Well-supported via JLR and aftermarket; shared with Jaguar ensures strong parts availability

16 /20

Replacement Economics

Reconditioned cost (£7,500 midpoint) as % of lowest typical vehicle value (Range Rover L405 ~£18,000–£22,000) = 34–42% → falls in 30–44% bracket → 16

16 /20

Total Engine Score

68 / 100

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Compatibility

Jaguar Engine engines are fitted across 3+ models from 2012–2020.

Jaguar Exclusive Engine

This is an exclusive Jaguar engine. No cross-platform sharing.

2012
8 Years of Production
2020

Land

Rover Range Rover

Generation

L405

Variant/Badge

SDV8 / TDV8 (4.4)

Years

2012–2020

Land

Rover Range Rover Sport

Generation

L494

Variant/Badge

SDV8 (4.4)

Years

2013–2020

Land

Rover Discovery

Generation

Series 4 (L319)

Variant/Badge

SDV8 (4.4)

Years

2014–2016

+

Other Jaguar Models

Engine also appears in limited variants and markets.

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Compatibility Verified

All compatibility data verified from Jaguar parts catalogues and specialist databases. [JAGUAR-VERIFIED]

Also powers the Jaguar XJ (X351) and XF (X260) → [Jaguar 448DT page].

Cost Guide

All prices are estimates from UK specialists

[JAGUAR-QUOTE]

USED

Supply Only

£3,500–£6,000

Fitted (Indie)

£4,500–£7,500

Warranty

Varies by supplier
Most Popular

RECONDITIONED

Supply Only

£6,000–£9,000

Fitted (Indie)

£7,000–£10,500

Warranty

12 months typical

REBUILT

Supply Only

£8,000–£12,000

Fitted (Indie)

£9,000–£13,500

Warranty

12–24 months typical
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Fitting a 448DT typically takes 18–24 hours at £65–£95/hr (independent) or £110–£160/hr (London/SE dealer) [EM-QUOTE].

Parts cost is identical across Land Rover and Jaguar applications; labour time varies by engine bay access and subframe design.

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