Thread: TD5 engine life - discuss

Originally Posted by Sharpie

I bought mine when it had 135000km a year and a half ago, got to admit lovely car to drive BUT !! trio of light problems all the time sick and tired of getting them reset and LR can't find a fault both my keys are on the way out oil leaks galore ari bags on the way out anf roof lining is fall down & so is the F%^&ing Sky. So anybody want my TD5. I've had enough!!!!

and after reading the review of the d3 i won't be upgrading or coming back either... so long !!

Doesn't seem to mention these things in the ad on carsales!!!

Originally Posted by Sharpie

I bought mine when it had 135000km a year and a half ago, got to admit lovely car to drive BUT !! trio of light problems all the time sick and tired of getting them reset and LR can't find a fault both my keys are on the way out oil leaks galore ari bags on the way out anf roof lining is fall down & so is the F%^&ing Sky. So anybody want my TD5. I've had enough!!!!

and after reading the review of the d3 i won't be upgrading or coming back either... so long !!

Roof lining is an easy fix, as are keys and would normally only be a battery or wear from abuse, oil leaks, you cant be serious, all rovers have all leaks, most 4x4s for that matter have oil leaks, let alone most cars especially at 135,000kms and yours now on 176,000kms. The air bags are the only real problem I see but is about normal for mileage. I would get rid of them and go coil. From what I read if these are you only complaints you are doing well,not nice but not show stoppers, pick up a Yota Cruiser with 135,000kms and see what dramas you have. At the end of the day its done a few Ks so you are going to have wear. Oh well I expect someone will get a bargain.

Changed over from a Prado to a 2001 TD5 Discovery Auto with ACE about three weeks ago. Chalk and cheese how much better the Disco handles compared to the Prado(2003 model). Bought the disco from a dealer got the statutory and after market warranties. Used the warranty already by having it towed back to the dealer when the alternator died. Interesting watching how the dropping battery level caused different errors to appear whuilst I struggled to get the car home. All fixed now and still loveit. Just have to fit my prodigy so that I can tow my camper trailer.

Had mine for 16 months ,put 30000km on it so far. A lot in the Kimberley 40deg c plus, long drives no problems at all. Servicing every 5000 just to be safe given the tough going up here.

Der should add to that it now has 140000+ on it

Hi,
2000 TD5 Manual. Just over 195,000 second owner.
worked reasonably hard in central oz.
Radiator just started to leak. Bottom right hand side! Rocker cover gasket and spiggot bush. Oil in the ignition harness.

Still love it. Won't be changing in a hurry.

Originally Posted by Quiggers

5teve; you do have a point about forums and help, but......

we're finding much description about td5 issues, enough to steer me away from ever going near one...

cheers, GQ

i bought my d2 td5 late 2000 model no ace ...in 05 it had 163000k on it had been serviced every 10k by a LR dealer..bought it from a travelling rep never seen the bush beach,,??????
and now 201000k ,,since it had many trip to LCMP Great Sandy NP Kenilworth forest
Lavuka ect ,,,, i had to change fuel regulator ,,have just noticed this year a slight leak from rocker cover gasket ,, and got a drip a week leak from transfer case ...Rick does my servicing ,,,,, i am very happy with it i suppose its like any car how you look after it and service it she will perform for you ....and not let you done
from kelvin

Bought my Auto Td5 in Dec 00. Now done 160,000. Done a little bit of off road stuff: Live in Perth: to the Bight twice; around Kal; through the Great Central & Top end.
Auto trans housing porous and leaked new: replaced;
Water pump went early: 50k.
Replaced both rear suspension air bags : one at 115K [Helpful dealer in Alice 05] other at 150K.
Fan went through the radiator on the Mitchell Falls Rd. Found great help from Rover service guy in Kunnunarra [05 but I think he is getting out of LRs.] He said the original viscous fan superceded by another part number and were not giving this not uncommon problem.
Had Water through the door seals in Litchfield: silly me: thought they would seal!
Just replaced all shockies: 150K; and fuel regulator: 160K. leaky o ring.
Serviced well every 10k by dealer til end 05 then by smaller independent service : I prefer that:you can talk to the boss who keeps track of the work and the guys who work on the car.
Problem now of tightening the oil filter enough to stop little drips.
Replaced single cd radio: once under warranty, wouldn't eject. Later same problem: gear on eject spindle came loose; Bradtot costed that little bit at $200 so I replaced it with a Kenwood. Harness connecter cost $18 from Super cheap.
So far car runs really well. but it seems good idea to see oz with other very expereinced memebers of LROCWA