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Im just lurking at the moment, currently have a 2.2D Jaguar x type sport but have seen a number of Range Rover diesels for sale at sensible prices.
I quite fancy one but dont want one with a DPF, so have a few questions.
Which diesel engine is the best on a 2007 to 2010?
How do I avoid one with a DPF?
What are the weak points on this model?
What is considered high mileage?
What should I avoid, certain models etc?

Sorry for all the questions.
 
Welcome:).

We have 2011 4.4 TDV8 change from 2010 to 2011 was pretty much only the 8speed box which is a joy.

Why so worried about DPF? they were I think an option before 2009/10 so even though it didn’t need it it may still have it. We have never had any issue with ours.

Well maintained with full service history is a better option than just considering mileage.
And of course everything working, everything really. Don’t believe a seller who says oh that fault/ light/. Message don’t mean anything. They do!!

Budget for diagnostics ( Gap IID £450) you will get that back.
Don’t rush in and when you find one come back and ask if you have any doubt.
Just cos it’s shiny don’t mean it’s good. There are good ones out there and there are also some bad ones in disguise.

There was a thread on here where everybody chipped in good and bad but I can’t find it. Will look again but it was,
Started by @gstuart
@Henry_b knows lots of pros/cons.

All I can really say is the 2011 4.4 has been an excellent car to us so far and we are very happy with it.

Good luck in your search. And when you do become a fully fledged member of the family post pics of it here:)

J


Found 1 thread worth a read https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/engine-gearbox-prospective-buyers-advice.348071/#post-4604710
 
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Thanks for the replies. I mainly do short trips so a vehicle with Dpf is no good to me.
Quite like the Rangerover Sport.
 
Excuse the Diesel as IIRC all 2007 onward cars have a DPF, and tbh short journeys doesn't do any diesel any good at all.

Regardless of DPF or not.


If it is just short journeys you'll be doing, buy the V8.

No sense in the derv if you do little mileage.
 
Take a couple of test drives and narrow it down to a RR or a sport first then.

The sport is basically a discovery underneath with a RRish skirt on and different beasts.

J
 
Buy a proper RR.

No sense going semi skimmed.

Mind you a REAL DISCOVERY is a nice vehicle the 3-4 is very nice to drive, and uber comfy ;)
 
Henry_b said:
Excuse the Diesel as IIRC all 2007 onward cars have a DPF, and tbh short journeys doesn't do any diesel any good at all.

Regardless of DPF or not.


If it is just short journeys you'll be doing, buy the V8.

No sense in the derv if you do little mileage.
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hi buddy

hope all is well

ref the DPF, bit of a weird one as funny Enough , the early D3/D4 didn’t have DPFs , but then indeed later ones did

ie 2010 D4 hasn’t got a DPF

also with a DPF can’t blank the EGRs
 
marjon said:
Welcome:).

We have 2011 4.4 TDV8 change from 2010 to 2011 was pretty much only the 8speed box which is a joy.

Why so worried about DPF? they were I think an option before 2009/10 so even though it didn’t need it it may still have it. We have never had any issue with ours.

Well maintained with full service history is a better option than just considering mileage.
And of course everything working, everything really. Don’t believe a seller who says oh that fault/ light/. Message don’t mean anything. They do!!

Budget for diagnostics ( Gap IID £450) you will get that back.
Don’t rush in and when you find one come back and ask if you have any doubt.
Just cos it’s shiny don’t mean it’s good. There are good ones out there and there are also some bad ones in disguise.

There was a thread on here where everybody chipped in good and bad but I can’t find it. Will look again but it was,
Started by @gstuart
@Henry_b knows lots of pros/cons.



All I can really say is the 2011 4.4 has been an excellent car to us so far and we are very happy with it.

Good luck in your search. And when you do become a fully fledged member of the family post pics of it here:)

J




Found 1 thread worth a read https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/engine-gearbox-prospective-buyers-advice.348071/#post-4604710
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Hiya ,,

which post was that plse , will try and find it for u, indeed having worked on the D3 surprising how much knowledge u soon pick up Inc the early sport with it being very similar

Including where I had to virtually tear the thing apart , lol

ps, hope all is well
 
marjon said:
Think I found it after and added link on the bottom.

Alls well here thanks end of summer ish and prepping for winter:D

J
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no probs , good to hear all is well

this winter is supposed to be the worst for 30 x years , won’t hold my breath , lol

Nice how quiet the roads are when there’s snow , but always see the numpties who think because they have 4x4 can still drive at normal speed
 
gstuart said:
hi buddy

hope all is well

ref the DPF, bit of a weird one as funny Enough , the early D3/D4 didn’t have DPFs , but then indeed later ones did

ie 2010 D4 hasn’t got a DPF

also with a DPF can’t blank the EGRs
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Hiya Gary!

In that case go for it OP ;)

Or get a V8 ;)
 
I still don’t understand the reluctance about DPF if the car is used for a lot of short journeys it can get fuller quicker but it only takes a good drive now and again and the car sorts it.
Plus with these days of tightening emissions in cities it gives you Euro5 classification.

Interesting https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/fuels-environment/euro-emissions-standards

But petrol V8 hooligan is the real way to go:D:D
J
 
marjon said:
I still don’t understand the reluctance about DPF if the car is used for a lot of short journeys it can get fuller quicker but it only takes a good drive now and again and the car sorts it.
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If they get really blocked up, the regeneration additives are often effective, and because they have been around for a while, there are now cheap aftermarket replacements available for most cars.

As you say, they aren't as big a problem as often stated.
 
Turboman said:
If they get really blocked up, the regeneration additives are often effective, and because they have been around for a while, there are now cheap aftermarket replacements available for most cars.

As you say, they aren't as big a problem as often stated.
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But if it’s due a regeneration the car will take care of it a good 30min run now and again and all sorted.

Don’t see the problem and Euro5 spec may help.

J
 
marjon said:
But if it’s due a regeneration the car will take care of it a good 30min run now and again and all sorted.

Don’t see the problem and Euro5 spec may help.

J
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It will only regenerate up to a certain level of blocked-ness, if that is the correct expression.
There comes a time when it is flowing so little gas it won't regenerate, which is where the additives come in.
When it is beyond the stage where additives will work, replacement is the only answer.

Euro 5 may be helpful in some jurisdictions, but to comply with London ULEZ, diesels need to be Euro 6.
 
Welcome to the forum
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Do yerself a favour and buy a Freelander 2 ;)
 
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