Reconditioned · Used · Rebuilt
30HD0D 3.0 Ingenium Diesel Engine for Sale
The 30HD0D is the 3.0-litre Ingenium straight-six diesel used in the current Defender (L663) and Discovery 5. We supply fully tested reconditioned and low-mileage used units, each with a 12-month / 12,000-mile parts-and-labour warranty.
Which Vehicles Use the 30HD0D
Variants differ by year and model — we confirm the exact variant from your reg before quoting.
| Vehicle | Years | Variant / output | Matching engines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (L663) | 2020–present | D250–D300 | View engines → |
| Land Rover Discovery 5 | 2020–present | D250–D300 | View engines → |
What's Replaced When We Recondition a 30HD0D
Unless your quote says otherwise, a reconditioned engine is supplied as a bare assembly — block, head(s) and sump — rebuilt with the following as standard. Your original ancillaries are refitted, and we tell you at the health check if any are worn, with an itemised list to approve or decline before we fit them.
- Cylinder head(s) — pressure-tested, with refaced valves and seats
- Valve stem seals — new
- Head gasket(s) — new, with new head bolts
- Piston rings — new
- Main & big-end bearings — new
- Crankshaft — inspected, and reground or replaced as required
- Oil pump — new
- Timing belt or chain kit — new
- Testing — pressure and compression tested; results supplied in writing
- Ancillaries — your originals refitted; anything worn is itemised for you to approve or decline
Known 30HD0D Failure Modes
Timing chain wear
Shares the Ingenium family's chain-wear tendency — a rattle at cold start should be investigated.
Read the Ingenium guide →30HD0D Prices & Lead Times
| Compare | Most popularReconditioned | Low-Mileage Used | Rebuild Your Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitted, from | £2,500–£5,000 | £1,000–£2,500 | £2,000–£5,000 |
| VAT | Included | Included | Included |
| Warranty | 12 mo / 12,000 mi | 12 mo / 12,000 mi | 12 mo / 12,000 mi |
| Lead time | 3–5 days | In stock: 2 days | 2–3 weeks |
30HD0D Questions
How much does a replacement 30HD0D engine cost, fitted?
Fitted at our workshop, a low-mileage used 30HD0D typically runs £1,000–£2,500, a reconditioned unit £2,500–£5,000, and a full rebuild of your own engine £2,000–£5,000. The exact figure depends on the variant and what the strip-down reveals. All our prices include VAT (GB 502 3788 04). Enter your reg above for a fixed written quote.
Do you supply the 30HD0D on its own?
No. Every engine we supply is fitted by us, at our own workshop in Grays, Essex. That is deliberate: one party is then responsible for both the engine and the fitting, which is what makes the warranty worth having. If you cannot get to us, we can collect your vehicle and deliver it back.
What warranty comes with a 30HD0D?
12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first — parts and labour, in writing. Servicing can be done by us or by any established professional garage; you are not required to come back to us.
My Defender is in limp mode — is the engine gone?
Not necessarily. Limp mode has many causes, several of them cheap to fix. We diagnose before recommending a replacement.
Do you cover the new Defender L663?
Yes — the L663's Ingenium units are engines we supply and fit.
What a Fitted 30HD0D Includes
Every 30HD0D we supply is fitted by us at our Grays, Essex workshop — never sold loose. Your price covers the whole job:
- The engine — reconditioned, tested low-mileage used, or your own unit rebuilt, matched to your exact variant
- Removal & fitting — the old engine out, the replacement in, by JLR specialists
- Fluids, filters & adaptation — the parts and coding the job actually needs, not billed as extras
- A documented road test — before the car comes back to you
- 12 months / 12,000 miles, parts & labour — one warranty covering the engine and the workmanship
Turnaround depends on the engine — see the lead times in the options above. VAT is included in every price.
Not local to Essex? It makes no difference to the engine or the warranty. We collect your vehicle, fit the 30HD0D here, and return it — wherever you are in the UK. Here's how nationwide collection & delivery works.
Your 30HD0D Quote in Two Hours
A fixed written price to supply and fit it — from the people who'll actually build your engine. VAT included.
Get My 30HD0D Quote →Or call 02033 180532 · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–1pm