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Land Rover Defender Replacement Engines
From the classic Defender's five-cylinder TD5 through to the current L663's Ingenium petrol and 3.0 diesel units, we supply and fit fully tested engines for both eras of Defender — each with a 12-month / 12,000-mile parts-and-labour warranty. The classic Defender ran the TD5 engine until 2006.
Engines Available for the Land Rover Defender
Each unit is matched to your exact variant, fitted by us, and covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles, parts and labour.
Common Land Rover Defender Engine Failures
TD5 head and injector faults
The classic TD5 can suffer head cracking and injector harness problems, often showing as misfires or poor starting.
Book diagnostics →Ingenium timing chain wear
The newer Ingenium units share the known chain-wear issue — a cold-start rattle is the cue to act.
Read the Ingenium guide →Oil pump / bottom-end wear
High-mileage or hard-worked units can develop bottom-end wear.
Get it assessed →Land Rover Defender Engine Replacement Cost
Prices vary by engine code, condition and what the strip-down reveals. These are the real ranges, fitted — enter your reg for a fixed written quote.
| 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 |
Land Rover Defender Questions
How much is a Defender engine replacement?
It depends heavily on whether it's a classic TD5 or a current L663 unit — reconditioned engines start from £2,500–£5,000. Enter your reg for a fixed written quote.
Do you still work on the classic TD5?
Yes — the TD5 is still a core part of what we rebuild and supply.
Can you rebuild my own Defender engine rather than replace it?
Often, yes — for a classic especially, keeping the original numbers-matching engine can be worth it. We'll tell you honestly if a rebuild makes sense.
What warranty applies?
12 months or 12,000 miles, parts and labour on every engine we supply, in writing.
Wherever you are in the UK. If you can't get your Land Rover Defender to our Grays, Essex workshop, we collect it, fit the engine here, and return it — fully warrantied, with VAT included in the price. See how nationwide collection & delivery works.
Your Land Rover Defender Quote in Two Hours
Enter your reg and we'll confirm the exact engine variant for your vehicle — then send a fixed written price.
Or call 02033 180532 · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–1pm