freelander starting problems

hi my wife has a freelander 2.0 d 1999 (v) its the older type diesel engine not the td4 she drove to work this morning all was fine got to the car tonight and wont start it turns over and sometimes tries to start but will not fire up also has alot of white smoke when turning it over smells of fuel anyone have any ideas what it might be also thought i would mention i did put 3 new glow plugs on it couple of months ago any help would be great thanks ben

Faulty or damaged injectors
Incorrect injection timing (could be a worn timing gear or damaged crankshaft keyway).
Low cylinder compression

do you think changing the injectors and this problem are related?

i'd check them mate

Freelaner said:

do you think changing the injectors and this problem are related?

i'd check them mate

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i havent changed the injectors yet will try and check the things you said though

just an update i towed the car along today to bump start it and it started and drove home fine no problems switched it off and tried to start it and it fired up fine i did notice when i followed it home there was blue smoke coming from it but that did clear after about 2 miles does this help narrow down problems at all