Reconditioned and Used Land Rover Discovery 5 Engines for Sale
The Land Rover Discovery 5 uses two main diesel units in the UK: the 2.0 litre Ingenium four-cylinder and the 3.0 litre V6. Both pull a heavy 4x4, so towing, town miles and missed oil changes wear them out faster than owners expect. When your Discovery knocks, smokes, loses oil or stops, you need a clear answer and a fair price. Mayfair Rebuilds supplies, rebuilds and fits Land Rover Discovery 5 engines across the UK. We check the fault first, then match the exact engine code, ECU, DPF and emissions setup to your car. You choose a used, reconditioned or rebuilt engine to suit your budget and how long you plan to keep the vehicle. Every unit is stripped, inspected and tested in our own workshop before release. You get up to 12 months warranty, nationwide collection and delivery, and real support before and after the fit.
Discovery 5 2.0 Engine and Discovery 5 3.0 Engine Options
We cover the full L462 range from 2017 to the latest cars. The Discovery 5 2.0 engine (SD4 Ingenium, code 204DTD) is the common choice for daily drivers and lower mileage use. The Discovery 5 3.0 engine (TD6 and SD6 V6, codes 306DT and 306DTA) suits towing, heavy loads and long motorway runs. Cars from the Discovery 5 2019 model year often carry the 306bhp SD6 with the revised crank and updated DPF, so the correct build year matters when sourcing a unit. Later 2020 cars use the 3.0 straight-six D300 Ingenium. Give us your registration and we confirm the right engine in minutes.
| Engine |
Code |
Fuel |
Power |
Years |
|
2.0 SD4 Ingenium
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204DTD
|
Diesel
|
237bhp
|
2017–2020
|
|
2.0 Si4 Ingenium
|
204PT
|
Petrol
|
296bhp
|
2017–2020
|
|
3.0 TD6 V6
|
306DT
|
Diesel
|
254bhp
|
2017–2019
|
|
3.0 SD6 V6
|
306DTA
|
Diesel
|
306bhp
|
2019–2020
|
|
3.0 D250 / D300
|
AJ20D6
|
Diesel
|
246–296bhp
|
2020 onward
|
Used, Reconditioned and Rebuilt Land Rover Discovery 5 Engines For Sale
Not every failure needs the same fix, so we offer three routes. Used engines are genuine UK units, compression and leak-down tested, and best for budget repairs. Reconditioned engines have worn parts replaced and are built back to OEM standards, which suits high mileage daily cars. Rebuilt engines are stripped to component level, machined where needed and put back together with new or upgraded parts, then run and tested to factory specification. If you are searching for a Land Rover Discovery 5 for sale as a donor, or need a complete replacement unit, we tell you honestly which option fits your car and your mileage. Pricing is fixed before work starts. No hidden extras.
Common Discovery 5 Engine Problems, Causes and Our Engine Solution
| Problem |
Cause |
Our Engine Solution |
|
Timing chain rattle on cold start (2.0 Ingenium)
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Chain stretch, worn plastic guides and weak tensioner at the rear of the engine
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Full strip and inspection, uprated chain kit, tensioner and guides on rebuild, or a matched replacement unit
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Oil dilution and rising oil level (2.0 diesel)
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Failed DPF regens on short UK trips push diesel into the sump and thin the oil
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Rebuilt engine with revised oil system checks, DPF and injector advice at handover
|
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Snapped or worn crankshaft (3.0 TDV6/SD6)
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Narrow crank design, spun big-end and main bearings, oil starvation under load and towing
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Bottom-end rebuild with new crank, bearings and oil pump, pressure tested before fitting
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Knocking noise and low oil pressure
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Blocked oil pickup from broken guide debris or sludge
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Engine stripped, galleries cleaned, new pickup, pump and bearings fitted
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Blown head gasket and coolant loss
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Overheating, warped head, hard towing
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Head pressure tested and machined, gasket and bolts replaced, or reconditioned engine supplied
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Excess oil use and blue smoke
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Worn pistons, rings and bores
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Block machined, new pistons and rings, or a rebuilt short engine
|
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Turbo failure with metal in the oil
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Poor oil flow from chain debris or long service intervals
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Turbo and oil system replaced as part of the rebuild, not fitted to a dirty engine
|
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Engine cuts out and will not restart
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Chain jumped or snapped, valve to piston damage
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Full damage report, then rebuild or replacement engine with up to 12 month warranty
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How We Supply and Fit Your Discovery 5 Engine
Our process is simple. First, we assess the symptoms and the failure path. Second, we verify the engine code and platform so the unit fits your gearbox, ECU and emissions layout. Third, we choose the route, used, reconditioned or rebuilt, and prepare or source the engine. Fourth, we supply, fit, test and hand the car back with aftercare guidance. Every engine gets pressure, compression and leak-down testing before it leaves us. Work is done in-house by technicians who only work on Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar units. We collect and deliver across the UK mainland. Send your reg for a same-day quote on Land Rover Discovery 5 engines.