What were the catastrophic failures on the 5.0sc's? Just curious. No experience with the TD6 but good luck with it!

 

I passed on a TD6 and chose a 5.0SC because of the purported camshaft issue.

 

The timing chain tensioner issue has been addressed by the manufacturer; my understanding is that years 2018+ have an upgraded chain guide. I've tested TD6 & SC and the choice for such a large vehicle was obvious to me. 2020 5.0

 

Does anyone know for sure if a 2018+ TD6 has this chain issue?

 

Plenty of other threads debating engine variants... Simply asking for those with first hand TD6 experience.

 

I think there are many with more than my 115k miles.

 

Have you had the timing belt and HPFP belt replaced?

 

Only 66k on my 2017 TD6…has been perfect so far. I hope to get 200k out of it like I did on my first RRS….love the diesel!

 

I took 2017 TD6 to 132,000 miles with zero issues.
But then I have an issue with the DPF. I could either allow the dealership to replace the exhaust (dpf, cat) for about $8K, or remove the offending parts, and have VELOCITY AP retune.

I chose the latter at a cost of $2700. The car now has 136,000 miles and running strong. I plan to drive it another 100,000 miles.

 

I sold my beloved 2003 L322 after a successful timing chain operation and now I'm missing the truck tremendously! I still have my 92 County that I'm working on but it's not the same! I never did have any issues with the L322 other than the rattle on cold starts..sometimes but all in all it was a lovely piece of machinery and I truly regret selling it.

 

2016 td6 with 102k on it. Knock on wood, this has been a very reliable vehicle for me in all respects. Had a bad fuel injector replaced in the first 10k miles, but no issue whatsoever after that. I've owned it since new.

 

Any update since the post? Looking at a 2016 with similar mileage

 

Have a 2017 Td6 owned since new. I’m at 98k miles, I do my own oil changes, and have not had any engine issues at all.

 

Do you change the fuel filter every oil change?
For years I have been a 5,000mile guy. When it was recommended to change oil every 3k - I was at 5k.
Now that it is recommended every billion miles - I am still at 5k...
Easy to keep track of - 215K, 220K, etc. 225K is next on the L322.
My 2016 TD6 was bought at 97K - I'm 1,500 miles from my 1st Oil Change. I will probably do that one myself. I will change the fuel filter just because - but do I do it every 5K from now on?

 

2017 Td6, 77k mile. Zero issues. Highly recommend. I average 22mpg mixed driving, and can get 30mpg on road trips when I’m not towing an airstream.

 

@merdock69 , Hi - What A/S are you towing? Me - 2020 23" GT FBT w my 2019 Td6. I am using an Equilizer but I also drive super slow. The diesel just makes me feel like doing that🤣

 

2013 ~ 138,000 miles sold vehicle with no issues.
2015 ~ 141,000 miles currently have vehicle with no issues.

 

Are both TD6 ? And have you had the timing belts changed?

 

 

I have a 2016 with 109XXX so far so good. The only problem I’m having is, it’s time for the timing belt and the HPFP belt to be replaced and the dealership doesn’t have the parts in stock and at a cost of 5K to replace. But no other major issues.

 

I imagine more of the high mileage examples would be in Europe where they’ve had the TD6 for longer.

 

After 6 L322s and 2 5.0 SC catastrophic failures (yes chains were done on both vehicles) Im done with the 5.0s. Not here to debate which is better just my experience. View attachment 310207 Have a 2019 TD6 inbound and curious what the highest mileage folks have seen in them.

Cumulative 27 mpg (USA not imperial) over last several thousand miles, and 65 mpg cruise sees mid 30s. I baby it but occasionally tow 3000 LB camper (gets 15-17 mpg). Tried towing a 6000 lb 30 ft camper. It will due it. But does not feel safe. Bought a used F250 for serious towing.

 

First weekend with the TD6.. Loving it so far. And for those that think it feels underpowered you havent played with enough Rovers. Probably time to take the wreath down.

 

Watched the video just now. It looks as bad as I’m expecting. Hopefully the RR isn’t quite as bad because there’s no battery and such in the way. I watched another video from someone else and it’s was even worse looking. The one item neither showed or discussed was how to make sure the belt was tightly on before pulling the pin on the tensioner. I’ll try to find others and see if they discuss it.

 

Purchased my 2017 TDV6 from a dealer with a little more than 30,000 miles. Came with the certified pre owned warranty. At about 53,000 miles driving from Vegas the motor had a rod knock. I take care of all my cars and stay on top of the service requirements. When it was towed back to the dealership the service manager told me there is another TDV6 with the same issue but that motor blew the bearing and it put a hole in the casting and oil blew out. They replaced the motor with a brand new one but I've read that these things have a defect with the crank and rod journals. I have 18,000 miles on the new engine but don't trust it.

 

Thats unfortunate. So you keepin or selling?

 

[i wouldn't mind selling it but how do you tell a buyer when they pull up the records the motor blew. I've also had connectivity issues with the remote start. It tells you it's not running but the actual car has actually started. Landrover stood behind their product but ithr quality control is questionable. I know this TDI6 was built by Ford but they need to do a much better job with doing their Enginering. I have Audi's and probably been two of the best reliable cars I've owned. Would never buy another LR.

 

Assuming the new motor is under warranty? I guess it all comes down to price but Im sure folks wouldnt mind a truck with a new motor.
Didnt Audi recall a ton of Q5s last year because of engine failure issues?

 

I don't know about the Q5's, I've had the 1.6L TDI for Audi A3's and Audi A6 TDI, the thing that got Audi was they cheated on how they passed the emission test on their he TDI's and they were find billions for it but the motor itself is phenomenal. I've got 121,000 on the Audi and it still runs great. I am hoping this new motor is better but not sure.

 

Put it on Bring a Trailer. The td6 seem to have a fan base on there. Ive owned more Rovers than I can count and currently have 8..
Some of us are just gluttons for punishment but the majority of the time the rovers have served my family and I well.

 

Have an L494 TD6 with 107k mi. Replaced timing and high pressure fuel belts at 98k. Needed a compressor at 80k that was replaced under extended warranty. Wasn’t cooling recently so new condenser. Overall a great truck.
The one niggling issue is the DEF message about no restarts. I would love to get that sorted. Most recent dealer comment is it’s a software issue. Got mine updated. Fingers crossed
Check the for sale tab. For the right price I’d part with it though with some regrets I’m sure

 

Did you do the belt replacements or did you have those done by someone else?

 

For all TD6 owners, I highly recommend getting the GAP IID Tool...it allows you to do the DPF regeneration process, I have done it twice now since buying 2.5 years ago. At least it helps you monitor if you are having any major issues as you can see the actual values real time as it goes thru the regen process.

 

I wouldnt own a newer LR without one.. Regardless of motor they are invaluable tools and have saved me thousands of dollars.

 

My 2003 TD6 l322 has 360k miles on it. Still scrubs up well. I’ve had it for 20 years and I’ve kept a record of all the bits and pieces I’ve had to repair / change along the way. We’re in France now, started off in the UK. Lived in Spain, then Cyprus. This is our final resting place !! Spares are pretty cheap and readily available. I see no reason to change.

 

Fantastic! Exactly what I was hoping to hear when I posted this.

 

I wouldn't make any analogies on durability between a 2003 L322 and a 2019 model...totally different setup.