Reconditioned · Used · Rebuilt
AJV6D 3.0 Diesel Engine for Sale
The AJV6D is Jaguar's 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel — closely related to the Land Rover 306DT and fitted across the XF, XJ and F-PACE. It shares the same well-known bottom-end weakness, which our rebuilds address directly. Every engine carries a 12-month / 12,000-mile parts-and-labour warranty.
Which Vehicles Use the AJV6D
Variants differ by year and model — we confirm the exact variant from your reg before quoting.
| Vehicle | Years | Variant / output | Matching engines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar XF (X250 / X260) | 2009–2019 | 3.0D 240–300 bhp | View engines → |
| Jaguar F-PACE (X761) | 2016–2019 | 3.0D 300 bhp | View engines → |
| Jaguar XJ | 2010–2019 | 3.0D 275 bhp | View engines → |
What's Replaced When We Recondition a AJV6D
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 AJV6D Failure Modes
Crankshaft & bearing wear
The AJV6D shares the JLR V6 diesel's signature bottom-end fault — a knock or oil-pressure warning means stop driving immediately.
Read the symptoms guide →Turbo & oil feed issues
Restricted oil feeds starve the turbos; whine and smoke are the early signs.
Book diagnostics →EGR cooler faults
Coolant loss or limp mode can trace to the EGR cooler rather than a head gasket.
Book diagnostics →AJV6D 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 |
AJV6D Questions
How much does a replacement AJV6D engine cost, fitted?
Fitted at our workshop, a low-mileage used AJV6D 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 AJV6D 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 AJV6D?
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.
Is the AJV6D the same as the Land Rover 306DT?
They're closely related JLR V6 diesels and share the same crankshaft weakness — which is why we treat them identically in a rebuild.
Do you upgrade the weak points?
Yes — uprated bearings and a new oil pump as standard, addressing the cause rather than repeating it.
What a Fitted AJV6D Includes
Every AJV6D 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 AJV6D here, and return it — wherever you are in the UK. Here's how nationwide collection & delivery works.
Your AJV6D 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 AJV6D Quote →Or call 02033 180532 · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–1pm