How much does a TD5 engine replacement cost?

A reconditioned TD5 long engine typically costs £3,600–£5,500 supply only, with a full fitted replacement around £5,980 including VAT. Used units can be found from £400–£1,500 depending on condition and provenance.

Is the TD5 a reliable engine?

Yes — the TD5 is widely regarded as one of Land Rover's most dependable modern diesels, with many exceeding 200,000 miles. Its cast-iron block and five-cylinder design are robust, though the electronic injection system requires proper maintenance.

What is the most common TD5 failure?

The most serious TD5 failure is the oil pump bolt working loose — a known issue on early engines that can cause sudden loss of oil pressure and catastrophic bearing failure. Other common issues include injector wiring loom oil contamination and diesel dilution from leaking injector seals.

Which Land Rover models use the TD5?

The TD5 powered three Land Rover models: the Defender (90/110/130) from 1998–2006, the Discovery Series 2 from 1998–2004, and the Range Rover P38A from 1998–2002.

How long does the TD5 last?

With proper maintenance — regular oil changes, injector loom checks, and addressing the oil pump bolt on early engines — TD5 engines routinely exceed 200,000 miles, with many well-maintained examples reaching 250,000–350,000+ km (~155,000–217,000+ miles).

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Land Rover TD5 Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost

The Land Rover TD5 is a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel – smoother and more refined than the Tdi, with strong tuning potential. Backed by real UK enquiries in 2025 [EM-VERIFIED].

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Land Rover TD5 Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost

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At a Glance

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

Engine Family

TD5

Fuel

Diesel

Power Range

122–136 hp [THIRD-PARTY]

Overall Engine Score

72/100

★★★★☆

Configuration / Displacement

2.5L I5 Turbo

Modern turbodiesel four-cylinder engine with proven architecture.

Years Produced

1998–2007

Over a decade of production and continuous development.

Models Fitted (BMW only)

Fitted across a wide range of BMW vehicles and body styles.

Cross-Brand Fitment

Exclusive to Land Rover

The N47 engine is engineered exclusively for BMW vehicles.

BMW-Verified Data

Verified using real UK enquiries and workshop data.

Real-World Insights

Based on 1,450+ UK enquiries in 2025.

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Engine Family

TD5

Fuel

Diesel

Configuration /
Displacement

2.5L I5 Turbo

Power Range

122–136 hp [THIRD-PARTY]

Years Produced

1998–2007

Models Fitted (BMW only)

Cross-Brand Fitment

Exclusive to Land Rover

Overall Engine Score

72/100

★★★★☆

Verdict & Rating

Rating:

out of 5

82% confidence – based on enthusiast consensus, specialist workshop data, and long-term owner reports spanning two decades of real-world use.

The TD5 is a refined and tunable five-cylinder diesel – its electronics and oil pump bolt are known weak points – buy with full service history and check for oil pressure issues.

Best for:

Avoid if:

Engine Score breakdown:

DimensionScore (of 20)

Reliability

Star rating (4.0★) × 4 = 16

16 /20

Repair Cost

Midpoint of Reconditioned (Supply Only) range: £3,600–£5,500 → £4,550 midpoint → falls in £5,000–£6,999 bracket → 12

12 /20

Repairability

Electronic injection (pump-injector) adds complexity vs. mechanical Tdi; many repairs still straightforward for specialists

12 /20

Parts Supply

Well-supported by aftermarket; 310,000 built means strong parts availability

16 /20

Replacement Economics

Reconditioned cost (~£4,550 midpoint) as % of lowest typical vehicle value (Defender/Disco 2, ~£5,000–£8,000) = 57–91% – falls in 30–44% bracket → 16

16 /20

Total Engine Score

72 / 100

Rating:

out of 5

82% confidence – based on enthusiast consensus, specialist workshop data, and long-term owner reports spanning two decades of real-world use.

The TD5 is a refined and tunable five-cylinder diesel – its electronics and oil pump bolt are known weak points – buy with full service history and check for oil pressure issues.

Engine Score breakdown:

DimensionScore (of 20)

Reliability

Star rating (4.0★) × 4 = 16

16 /20

Repair Cost

Midpoint of Reconditioned (Supply Only) range: £3,600–£5,500 → £4,550 midpoint → falls in £5,000–£6,999 bracket → 12

12 /20

Repairability

Electronic injection (pump-injector) adds complexity vs. mechanical Tdi; many repairs still straightforward for specialists

12 /20

Parts Supply

Well-supported by aftermarket; 310,000 built means strong parts availability

16 /20

Replacement Economics

Reconditioned cost (~£4,550 midpoint) as % of lowest typical vehicle value (Defender/Disco 2, ~£5,000–£8,000) = 57–91% – falls in 30–44% bracket → 16

16 /20

Total Engine Score

72 / 100

Best for:

Avoid if:

Compatibility

Jaguar Engine engines are fitted across 3+ models from 1998–2006.

Jaguar Exclusive Engine

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

1998

8 Years of Production

2006

Land

Rover Defender

L316 (90 · 110 · 130)

TD5

1998–20061 Variants →

Land

Rover Discovery

Series 2 (L318)

TD5

1998–20041 Variants →

Land

Rover Range Rover

P38A (LH)

TD5

1998–20021 Variants →

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]

Land

Rover Defender

Generation

L316 (90/110/130)

Variant/Badge

TD5

Years

1998–2006

Land

Rover Discovery

Generation

Series 2 (L318)

Variant/Badge

TD5

Years

1998–2004

Land

Rover Range Rover

Generation

P38A (LH)

Variant/Badge

TD5

Years

1998–2002

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]

Exclusive to Land Rover – no cross-brand fitment.

Cost Guide

All prices are estimates from UK specialists [JAGUAR-QUOTE]

Fitting a TD5 typically takes 10–14 hours at £65–£95/hr (independent) or £110–£160/hr (London/SE dealer) [INDUSTRY ESTIMATE].

Omitted – engine is exclusive to Land Rover.

USED

Supply Only

£400–£1,500

Fitted (Indie)

£900–£2,500

Varies by supplier

Cost Guide

All prices are estimates from UK specialists

[JAGUAR-QUOTE]

USED

Supply Only

£400–£1,500

Fitted (Indie)

£900–£2,500

Warranty

Varies by supplier

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