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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2314  
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most engines good for 500k if serviced well
I know of some at 700k no dramas 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) 2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS 2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold) 2011 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold) |
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16th Feb 2024 4:58pm |
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| Lunar Landy Member Since: 02 Jun 2023 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 26  
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Thanks, I forgot to mention it’s at 140,100 miles.
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16th Feb 2024 5:00pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879 
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My 2002 Disco2 is well over 200k miles. Provided nothing breaks, I would expect at least 250k from a TD5 and see no reason why it shouldn't be substantially more.
It is however my experience that regular use and avoiding short journeys is a major contributor to engine longevity. I would expect a vehicle which is used extensively and often to last for a significantly higher mileage than one used infrequently and only for short journeys, due to the usual problems associated with engines which never get thoroughly warmed up and and never get the moisture cooked out of the lubricant. The TD5 is a good strong engine with very few weaknesses, there should be no particular cause for concern. |
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16th Feb 2024 5:01pm |
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| Lunar Landy Member Since: 02 Jun 2023 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 26
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Thanks, I’ve only had the vehicle since May last year and only do regular short journeys, the maximum
Ive done so far is a 80 mile round trip.  |
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16th Feb 2024 5:05pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879
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Just be aware that regular short journeys are not good for internal combustion engines.
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16th Feb 2024 5:46pm |
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| 34064 Member Since: 12 Dec 2023 Location: South Central Posts: 95 
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The only thing worth keeping an eye on is the plastic chain tensioners go but you'll get plastic bits in the oil when it they start deteriorating also oil pump bolts where a thing but i would of thought most would of gone by now but if you have the sump off its worth checking 110 Td5 Ex Utilities slowly converting into a pop top camper one day
Build thread:https://www.defender2.net/forum/post1024784.html#1024784 |
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16th Feb 2024 6:23pm |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 794  
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I would think the most likely demise would be the weakest factor in most designs: the human.
All the peripheral stuff: poor running, overfuelling, smoking etc not addressed, Lack of oil changes, overheating dt not keeping the cooling system in good order, excessive idling, etc If you look after it it will keep running for a long time. |
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16th Feb 2024 6:29pm |
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| Lunar Landy Member Since: 02 Jun 2023 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 26
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Well currently I’ve only done small journeys as I’m now retired, any long distances we do in my wife’s car.
I intend to carry on and have it serviced each year by a landrover specialist, many of his clients are farmers and has a very good reputation. I’m unable to do service work at home as I have no suitable work space etc. Thanks for information. |
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16th Feb 2024 6:46pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2034 
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Enjoy!
It’s a lovely engine in a lovely vehicle 👍 |
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21st Feb 2024 7:37pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4405
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As a matter of course if you are only doing small journeys then on startup give the engine a few minutes to properly circulate the oil around the galleries and at the end of the trip do the same allowing the turbo to cool down a bit before shutdown. It is amazing how quickly the EGTs drop when at idle. I would also periodically bring the old girl up to operating temps then give her a spirited drive
She'll love you for it. |
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21st Feb 2024 7:46pm |
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| Lunar Landy Member Since: 02 Jun 2023 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 26
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Many Thanks, Great advice, I’ll take all advice on board.
The engine was “mapped” by the last owner, as soon as I turn the key it fires up straight away no spluttering what’s so ever! |
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21st Feb 2024 7:59pm |
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| Martin 01 Member Since: 13 Feb 2012 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 500 |
My 2002 110 has just clocked up 300,000 miles so you've a fair few miles left in yours.
Serviced every 6-8k. |
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16th Mar 2024 9:43pm |
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