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shazzy90



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milage on a td5
ok so now these engines are a few years old ,how are they doing ,with a good service every 12kand 100k on the clock,how many more miles should a td5 run,i used to have a disco td5 with 165k on it but these were motorway miles ,the defender now clocks 12k a year round the doors,what do you do in yours/
Post #126795 26th Feb 2012 12:44am
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Alive Tuning



Member Since: 01 Mar 2010
Location: Louth
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
The most I've seen from an original engine, was 280,000, but it was breathing a bit at that point, and not far off needing replacement. This was used as a tow vehicle, shuttling vehicles up and down the country, and had been remapped by me at 40,000 miles back in 2006.
Post #126801 26th Feb 2012 6:59am
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Zagato
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Know of a TD5 that towed boats for a living and was traded in at 250,000 for a Puma (that how now done a similar mileage!) but nothing wrong with the engine Thumbs Up
Post #126808 26th Feb 2012 8:06am
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RLD



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i have 165000 on mine and still going strong RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
Post #126819 26th Feb 2012 9:00am
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LandRoverAnorak



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We traded in my wifes' 10 year old TD5 Disco yesterday, which had covered 145k, about half in our ownership. It was tuned by Gary at Alive at around 80k. It still pulled like a train with no sign of any smoke, even on start up. It was serviced once a year and the bonnet was rarely lifted between. These engines are very hard wearing and I've no reason to doubt claims of 250k on them.

On a DII in particular, it's just a shame that some of the peripheral components aren't as robust Rolling Eyes Darren

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Post #126822 26th Feb 2012 9:16am
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MartinK



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
My last Discovery2 TD5 did 187,000 mile sin 9 years...all by me...I bought it new, swapped for a Puma last year.

The drive-train was getting iffy, but the TD5 engine was a beaut.

I was thinking of letting Ashcroft give the transmission a 187,000 mile service, but decided to get a Puma whilst I could still but the 2.4.

If you want to read it, I wrote-up a 150,000 mile report here:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/long-term...74635.html Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #126937 26th Feb 2012 7:46pm
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ben_j85jty



Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey
Mine is about to clock 129,000 miles an has had a head gasket and turbo go in the last 20k.

When the HG went we needed to skim the head and since I have thought it soulds a bit laboured, so doubt mine will be seein 200k, I'm no convinced 150k will be seen! 2002 Defender 110 DC
Post #126974 26th Feb 2012 11:18pm
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JWL



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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Only a mere 140k miles on mine, injector seals, injector harness and starter solonoid. Did snap 3 manifold studs and warp the manifold late last year but still goes like a train Thumbs Up


































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Post #126975 26th Feb 2012 11:23pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
200k on my Disco 2 and (tempting fate!) still going strong.
Post #126992 27th Feb 2012 8:29am
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grove



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Heard about a Disco 2 with 315.000 miles (not km)and stille running. Long trips and regular service helps.
Grove
Post #127524 28th Feb 2012 7:35pm
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achuakh



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Singapore 2002 Defender 90 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
203000km, original clutch, replaced t-box for a 1.222
no problem to the engine.
injectors still good.
replaced the water pump, 2 years back.
flywheel oil seal just started to drip a little.
10 yrs old.
replaced fuel regulator at 120k km
replaced fuel pump at 160k km

moral of the story, the Td5 runs very well so as long it's well taken care off.
regular oil change 5w40 at 10k km. From the land of the most expensive land rover defenders on planet earth. At �125k for a XS 110 csw and you get to own it only for 10yrs! Please find me a good reason to stay on this island.
Post #138618 12th Apr 2012 3:23am
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big steve



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Montalcino Red
our disco has 190000 on the clock 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs
3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P
hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit
ashcroft atb in transfer box
6 speed auto in build
Post #144826 13th May 2012 9:48pm
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PC



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
I have a 2001 DC - it's at 139000, and had a new g'box, clutch and DMF this week Confused

Still goes like stink though... Whistle

Paul C.
Post #151514 23rd Jun 2012 8:10am
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TD5_dan



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2001 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
This is all reassuring as i have a 2001 with a mere 41,000 miles i really should start using it more think lack of use will kill it! 2001 TD5 110 County Station Wagon - sold
1970 Series 2A Station Wagon
1970 Series 2A hard top
1960 Series 2
1972 Series 3
Post #151544 23rd Jun 2012 2:47pm
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couplands



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Oslo Blue
I've got a 2001 TD5 90 with only 27k on it, and it's definitely falling apart from lack of use - brake pads crumbled, exhaust had a split in a weld, rear door rusty...

Now refurbing it as the running gear is barely run in..Wink
Post #151549 23rd Jun 2012 3:48pm
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