Above & BeyondLand Rover AJ150D ENGINE REBUILD & REPLACEMENT
Specialist Land Rover AJ150D engine rebuilds and replacements, fitted across Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque. Nationwide recovery, registration-based engine matching, 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty.
Rated Land Rover Engine Specialists - 1,800+ Engines Rebuilt
Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
12 Month Unlimited-Mileage Warranty
Nationwide Recovery
Free Engine Matching by Registration
Fitted Across 2 Land Rover Models
Starting from
£2,000
Land Rover AJ150D Engine Specifications
Engine Code
AJ150D
Manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover (Ingenium family)
Configuration
Inline-3 (I3)
Capacity
1.5L (1,497 cc)
Fuel
Diesel
Production Years
2018-present
Used In
2 Land Rover models
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Land Rover AJ150D Engine Rebuild Price
Starting From
£2,000
The AJ150D sits on the 4-cylinder diesel rebuild tier. Exact price depends on condition and parts required - submit your reg for a fixed-price quote.
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Land Rover AJ150D Applications - Every Model & Variant
Model
Variant
Generation
Chassis
Years
Powertrain Sub-type
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Land Rover AJ150DRebuild Components
Replaced as Standard
- Timing Chain Assembly
- Main Bearings and Connecting Rod Bearings
- Complete Gasket and Seal Set
Inspected and Measured
- Crankshaft - inspected for wear and measured against specification
- Cylinder head - checked for condition and flatness
- Timing chain tensioners and guides - inspected for wear
- EGR valve and cooler - checked for clogging
- DPF components - inspected for blockage
- Turbocharger - checked for shaft play and carbon buildup
- High-pressure fuel pump - inspected for condition
Application-Dependent
- Vehicle-specific ancillaries
Components drawn directly from VRF Key Components data. If your AJ150D's exact ancillary set isn't covered above, we confirm the full scope once your engine is inspected - not guessed in advance.
OUR WORKSHOP
01RECOVERY COLLECTION
Nationwide collection of your Land Rover AJ150D.
02STRIPPED ENGINE BLOCK
AJ150D engine stripped down and inspected thoroughly.
03TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT
Timing components replaced - a critical AJ150D wear point.
04TECHNICIANS AT WORK
Skilled AJ150D specialists rebuilding with precision and care.
05ENGINE TESTING (RIG)
Every AJ150D engine is tested to ensure perfect performance.
06COMPLETED & READY FOR REFIT
Fully rebuilt AJ150D engine, ready to go back in.
07CLEAN WORKSHOP BAYS
Modern, clean and organised workshop environment.
08PARTS & COMPONENTS
Genuine and quality components for every AJ150D rebuild.
09BEFORE / AFTER COMPARISON
See the transformation of a AJ150D during our rebuild process.
10OUR SPECIALIST TEAM
Experienced AJ150D specialists you can trust.
Real photos from our workshop - not stock imagery.
This is what a genuine AJ150D rebuild looks like.
WE COVER YOUR EXACT VEHICLE
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WHY CHOOSE US FOR LAND ROVER AJ150D REBUILDS
Engine matched using VIN or registration number
Confirms AJ150D before you're quoted
We don't swap your engine for an unknown used unit
Every engine is rebuilt properly
All engine ancillaries serviced as part of the rebuild
Everything inspected and renewed
Genuine specialist workshop - not a broker
We rebuild engines in-house
Nationwide recovery, workshop rebuild
From collection to road-ready
Trade & public enquiries welcome
We work with everyone
Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
Skilled, trained and experienced
12 month unlimited-mileage warranty
For complete peace of mind
Dedicated advisor from quote to fit
One point of contact, always
No widely-reported pattern is confirmed for the AJ150D - we still recommend a full inspection before any long journey.
LAND ROVER AJ150D ENGINE REBUILD PROCESS
Real photos from our workshop - not stock imagery.
This is what a genuine AJ150D rebuild looks like.
OUR MOST RECENT LAND ROVER RECOVERIES & REBUILDS
Real Land Rovers brought into our workshop. Open bonnets, stripped blocks, and vehicles ready for collection - this is what genuine engine work looks like.
Defender 90
Recovery
Defender 110
Diagnostics
Defender 90
Stripped Engine
Defender 110
Timing Chain Replacement
Discovery 4
In For Rebuild
Defender 110
Rebuild In Progress
HOW IT WORKS
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REBUILD &REFIT
Most vehicles are recovered within a few hours of booking.
Most rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
ABOUT THE
LAND ROVER AJ150D ENGINE
The AJ150D is Jaguar Land Rover's 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine, part of the Ingenium family introduced in 2018. It's fitted to the Discovery Sport (L550, 2018-present) and the Range Rover Evoque (L551, 2019-present) - the D150 variant in both models.
This is the smallest diesel in the Ingenium lineup, sharing the same base architecture as the AJ200D four-cylinder diesel but with one fewer cylinder. It was introduced as a more efficient entry point for Land Rover's compact SUV range, offering the D150 power output across both applications.
LAND ROVER AJ150D
APPLICATIONS BY MODEL
Discovery Sport (L550, D150, 2018-present): The AJ150D is fitted to the Discovery Sport as the D150 variant, serving as the entry-level diesel option in the range. This application is one of the two we work on for this engine.
LAND ROVER AJ150D
ENGINE COMPATIBILITY
Registration/VIN matching is required - the AJ150D is fitted to two distinct models (Discovery Sport L550 and Range Rover Evoque L551), and while the base engine is the same, vehicle-specific ancillaries differ by application. We confirm your exact model and spec before any rebuild or replacement work proceeds. The three-cylinder diesel is a distinct variant within the Ingenium family, different from the four-cylinder AJ200D that appears across a wider range of Land Rover models.
We always confirm by registration/VIN before any rebuild or replacement.
Confirmed by
Registration / VIN
Model year
2018-present
Engine code
AJ150D
Fitted to
Discovery Sport L550, Range Rover Evoque L551
Land Rover AJ150D Applications We Work On
AJ150D in the Discovery Sport (L550, 2018-present)
The AJ150D in the Discovery Sport is one of the applications we work on regularly - the entry-level D150 diesel, first introduced in 2018 and continuing through to the present.
Model
Discovery Sport
Generation
L550
Chassis
L550
Years
2018-present
Powertrain
Diesel
Starting from
£2,000
Starting from:
£2,000
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OUR WORKSHOP VIEW OF
THE LAND ROVER AJ150D
Built, rebuilt and tested by engineers who work on Land Rover engines every day.
Here's our practical view of the AJ150D across its Land Rover applications.
APPLICATIONS WE SEE:
The AJ150D is one of the more focused applications we work on - the same base engine across two model lines (Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque), both carrying the D150 badge.
WHAT WE REPLACE:
Timing chain assembly, bearings, and complete gasket set as standard on every rebuild, with vehicle-specific ancillaries confirmed on a per-application basis.
KNOWN ISSUES:
No widely-reported catastrophic issue pattern has been confirmed for the AJ150D across either of its two applications. The three-cylinder diesel is considered generally reliable, though it shares some Ingenium diesel family characteristics with the AJ200D (timing chain and balance shaft bearing concerns). We don't treat this engine as having one universal failure mode; diagnosis is required to establish whether an engine needs repair, rebuild or replacement.
A TYPICAL
LAND ROVER AJ150D REBUILD
The following describes a typical rebuild scope for this engine - illustrative of the work involved, not a specific customer job. Real case studies from our own completed work will replace this section once available.
The AJ150D is a 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel, part of the Ingenium family. As with other Ingenium diesel engines, the timing chain system is a known wear point that we inspect thoroughly on every rebuild. The three-cylinder configuration means certain components are specific to this engine variant - including the balance shaft arrangement, which we check carefully during strip-down. Full engine replacements for the AJ150D require DME software matching to ensure the engine control unit is correctly configured for the specific application.
01Inspection & Strip-Down
Careful inspection of the crankshaft, cylinder head, and timing components during strip-down.
02Component Replacement
Main bearings, connecting rod bearings, gaskets, seals and timing components replaced as required.
03Quality Checks
All major rotating assemblies, oil pump, and cooling system components inspected for long-term reliability.
Typical Scope:
Timing chain assembly, bearings, gaskets, balance shaft inspection
Starting From:
£2,000
Land Rover AJ150D ENGINE REBUILD COST
A Land Rover AJ150D engine rebuild starts from £2,000. A full replacement engine and fitting service is also available. Exact pricing depends on the condition of your existing engine and the parts required - submit your registration for a fixed-price quote within 30 minutes.
Starting From
£2,000
Price Factors
- Extent of internal damage
- Timing chain condition
- Cylinder/head condition
- Turbocharger condition
- Vehicle-specific ancillaries (Discovery Sport vs Range Rover Evoque)
- Labour required
LAND ROVER AJ150D REBUILD VS REPLACEMENT VS USED
Rebuilding Your AJ150D Engine
Most engine suppliers sell you a used engine of unknown history and hope it matches. We rebuild the engine your Land Rover already has instead - strip it down, pressure-test it, and replace every worn or damaged component with updated OEM parts. You get a near-new engine with a 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty, without the compatibility risk of an unknown used unit. This is the option most AJ150D owners choose.
- Strip down & inspect
- Pressure-test
- Replace worn components
- 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty
Replacement AJ150D Engines
If your existing engine is beyond economical repair, we also offer full engine replacement and fitting - sourced and fitted by our team, with the same 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Supplied & fitted by our team
- OEM quality
- 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty
Used AJ150D Engines
In some cases, a matched low-mileage used engine is the right call - particularly if you need your car back on the road quickly and your existing engine's damage is extensive. We can source and fit these too, though most owners who ask about used engines end up choosing a rebuild once they understand the compatibility risk a used unit carries.
- Low-mileage units
- Quick turnaround
- Condition risk - we advise honestly
LAND ROVER AJ150D Reconditioned, Refurbished or Remanufactured?
LAND ROVER AJ150D RECONDITIONED ENGINES
"Reconditioned" is the term many owners search for when they mean the same thing as a rebuild - a full strip-down, inspection, and replacement of worn parts rather than a straight swap. If that's what you're after, our rebuild service is exactly that.
LAND ROVER AJ150D REFURBISHED ENGINES
"Refurbished" often describes the same process from a different angle - restoring your existing engine to full working condition rather than replacing it outright. Our rebuild covers this.
LAND ROVER AJ150D REMANUFACTURED ENGINES
Some owners specifically search for a "remanufactured" engine, expecting a unit rebuilt to original specification with updated components. That's consistent with what our rebuild service delivers, regardless of which of the six AJ150D-equipped models you drive.
Terminology Explained
Rebuilt:
Existing engine stripped, inspected and rebuilt to original specification.
Reconditioned:
Broad industry term; we define our rebuild as a full strip and rebuild.
Remanufactured:
Usually implies a defined restoration process; our rebuild meets this standard.
Used:
Existing engine from another vehicle; we can source and fit these.
What Land Rover Garage means by “rebuild”
Full strip-down, inspection, measurement, machining where required, replacement of worn components, reassembly, testing, and refit - with a 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty.
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