TD5 longevity

**DiscoDan** · 17th April 2007, 08:38 AM

I know that this has been covered on the TDi now is the time for the TD5.

I have been looking for a TD5 Discovery for some and have found some nice machines however their mileage is between 150 to 190k kms.

Is this problem?

Some of the higher mileage machines have been off-road but have all the accessories eg CDL, bullbar, snorkel etc.

Others are highway use but not accessorised.

Service history is important, this I know but how well do the motors and auto boxes hold together?

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 17th April 2007, 08:44 AM

We had a epic thread on this a while back. There was a lot of really good discussion in it.

TD5 engine life - discuss

**DiscoDan** · 17th April 2007, 10:19 AM

Thanks for that it has made for an interesting read

**Frenchie** · 17th April 2007, 01:29 PM

I would not buy a second hand Td5 that was older than a '03 model or with more than, say 50k on the clock.

Actually, I wouldn't buy a second hand Td5, I hate this engine with a passion.

Edit: Actually, I wouldn't buy a NEW Td5 either!

**LandyAndy** · 17th April 2007, 01:34 PM

Hey Frenchie
Want a slightly plucked 4D56 tdi for your Defender?????
Its the 3rd to die in our Trytoo,and I aint fixing it!!!!
Andrew

**Cameron_Def** · 17th April 2007, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Frenchie

I would not buy a second hand Td5 that was older than a '03 model or with more than, say 50k on the clock.

Actually, I wouldn't buy a second hand Td5, I hate this engine with a passion.

Edit: Actually, I wouldn't buy a NEW Td5 either!

my 2001 with 166k on it is doing well... its got used to me ignoring the oil in the harness... we live happily doing 1000kms a week in city traffic!!

Had a friday engine perhaps ?

**Redback** · 17th April 2007, 02:19 PM

I don't if this is a good thing or not but according too LR UK, the TD5 was designed to last 350,000 miles, or 580,000ks give or take a few Ks.

Whether it does or not or even longer maybe, they are a good engine, but like anything there's always one bad apple, well maybe 2

140,000Ks on mine and it's fine so far and mines chipped, has larger tyres tows a block of flats (everywhere) and heaps of gear in the storage drawers

Baz.

**FenianEel** · 17th April 2007, 02:24 PM

I've done 95,000 and no major dramas (shouldn't have said that)

All sorts of driving conditions.

This one has 140,000 and has never had a drama, always dealer serviced - buy it - you know you want it - and it's a steal at this price

http://www.aulro.com/apc/showproduct.php?product=592

**hiline** · 17th April 2007, 02:25 PM

mine has done 170,000k's now and still going strong

and it needs to be

i'm not easy on my cars

**x-box** · 17th April 2007, 02:35 PM

Yep - 170 000k's and no major dramas, apart from normal wear-and tear. Plan to keep her a fair bit longer as well!

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