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  • nebc100
    Member Since: 08 Mar 2019
    Location: Altlinster
    Posts: 408
    Luxembourg 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Namib Orange

    Hello all,
    Just a small question... Are these engines that are having issues the petrol or diesel 2l versions? If petrol, is it the P200, P250 or P300.

    Only asking as my wife has the P200 in her space, and just want to know if this is something I need to worry about.
    19th Oct 2020 8:43 pm
  • hocks172
    Member Since: 24 Aug 2017
    Location: Brighton
    Posts: 45
    England 

    I honestly wouldn’t have even looked at another brand if I’d have been treated right and wasn’t constantly worrying about the next thing to go wrong but that’s Landrover it took four of them to realise they just are very badly built, with a horrendous dealer network.
    No more Landrover!!!
    Previous LR: D3 HSE, RRS HST, Evoque Dynamic Lux, D5 HSE LUX.
    19th Oct 2020 10:17 pm
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 386
    England 

    nebc100 wrote:
    Hello all,
    Just a small question... Are these engines that are having issues the petrol or diesel 2l versions? If petrol, is it the P200, P250 or P300.

    Only asking as my wife has the P200 in her space, and just want to know if this is something I need to worry about.


    2litre diesel
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    20th Oct 2020 3:04 am
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    Whippetman wrote:
    Thanks 🙏
    MD are suffering from a huge amount of warranty work and I have heard quite a few “technicians “ have left Helstone Garage Group which puts pressure on bookings.
    If their employees are treated like the customers one really can’t blame them.
    Really a 5 week wait for a new engine on warranty is a complete disgrace and totally unacceptable having paid £50,000 plus for a used vehicle.
    Makes one wonder how much longer the most loyal customers will put up with this situation.
    I’m just on the edge of my patience.....


    A bit like you, this is my third, and worst Disco having had 3 and 4 previously... all bought new. This one fully specced £60k+... falling out of love with the brand. Had a test in the new Defender and loved it but not sure I can have a car which I don't trust... got other options in the garage and don't want to be in the situation where you take the non Landy one because you think it has the better chance of getting you to your destination!
    20th Oct 2020 9:02 am
  • nebc100
    Member Since: 08 Mar 2019
    Location: Altlinster
    Posts: 408
    Luxembourg 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Namib Orange

    It makes me glad that I didn't take the 2.0l diesel when I bought my D5.

    I NEARLY bought it because it would have been cheaper, and would have been "good enough" for the towing that I do, but I needed something QUICKLY and they had the 3L tdv6 in stock in the colour that I wanted.

    I know that the TDV6 has its own issues, but given the number of tdv6 engines sold, I think that I am happier with that than being the beta testers for LR with their new engine.

    I have also heard that the new Defender seems to be having a fair number of "teething" issues!!
    20th Oct 2020 9:07 am
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    I regret not getting the SD6, although I have averaged 36mpg before these problems with the SD4, which I think is pretty good for such a big car, I think the bigger smoother engine would suit it better
    20th Oct 2020 9:12 am
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    nebc100 wrote:
    Hello all,
    Just a small question... Are these engines that are having issues the petrol or diesel 2l versions? If petrol, is it the P200, P250 or P300.

    Only asking as my wife has the P200 in her space, and just want to know if this is something I need to worry about.


    2L Diesel
    20th Oct 2020 9:15 am
  • nebc100
    Member Since: 08 Mar 2019
    Location: Altlinster
    Posts: 408
    Luxembourg 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Namib Orange

    Thanks... Whippetman already answered. Wink

    When I bought my wife her e-pace, I considered the new diesel, but then I read about DPF issues with that engine, and since my wife doesn't drive much (only about 7000km per year!!), I thought that it simply isn't worth the bother of getting a diesel.

    Even if we decide to travel in the e-pace, we will be better off with the petrol.

    So far, I have to admit that we are very happy with it. It is a bit noisy when first starting, but as soon as it has calmed down (automatic choke sorted itself out), then it is a lovely smooth engine. When you stop at a traffic light, you barely even notice that the engine is on (no.... the start/stop has not turned the engine off) Wink

    Good luck to everyone with the new diesel!! I REALLY hope that LR get their act together and resolve these issues!!!!!!
    20th Oct 2020 9:19 am
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 386
    England 

    Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!
    New engine has coolant leak,
    Back to LR this morning😢😢😢😢

    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    20th Oct 2020 12:31 pm
  • nebc100
    Member Since: 08 Mar 2019
    Location: Altlinster
    Posts: 408
    Luxembourg 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Namib Orange

    WOW!!! Sorry to hear this!!!!!!

    I thought that the LR garage here in Luxembourg (there are only 2, and they are the same company) was bad, but t seems that it is not just the garages here that have problems. Are these the new vehicles coming from Slovakia maybe?

    So far, my D5, mechanically, has been perfect (I mustn't say it too loud. She might hear me!!)
    20th Oct 2020 12:38 pm
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 386
    England 

    Mine is British built😳
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    20th Oct 2020 12:54 pm
  • nebc100
    Member Since: 08 Mar 2019
    Location: Altlinster
    Posts: 408
    Luxembourg 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Namib Orange

    Ah... maybe the slovakian ones are better then. Wink
    20th Oct 2020 12:55 pm
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 386
    England 

    I don’t know whether to laugh or cry😳
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    20th Oct 2020 2:34 pm
  • marvin
    Member Since: 28 Sep 2018
    Location: UK
    Posts: 28
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si4 HSE Corris Grey

    Got the call to say new engine 3.5 years so out of warranty (although they never told me....)

    £17k replacement costs. Going for goodwill claim at JLR.
    24th Oct 2020 1:35 pm
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    same situation. this is latest from dealer...

    "The car is still booked in for Monday, no parts have been ordered yet as FRED have rejected the engine replacement request.
    They want even further tests doing on the vehicle before it will be authorised which just means we will have your car longer than anticipated.
    As we will need to do the further testing, then await the approval, order the parts and then carry out the engine replacement all being well.
    However I have checked the status of parts today as I cannot order these prior to approval and at the moment due to the current situations there are some delays with parts and we are looking like it is going to be 2 weeks at least before we can get the engine, but when that will be authorised to do so I am not too sure.

    I know this isn’t the information you probably wanted to hear, however they want us to do further thorough testing before replacing such a large and costly component."
    24th Oct 2020 2:03 pm
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