
Land Rover Defender P400 Engine Rebuild - From £2,800
Specialist Land Rover Defender P400 engine rebuilds and replacements, with registration-based engine matching, nationwide recovery and a 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty
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Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
12 Month Unlimited-Mileage Warranty
Nationwide Recovery
Free Engine Matching by Registration
Ingenium AJ300P Specialists
Your Land Rover Defender P400 Engine

Vehicle
Land Rover Defender P400
Model
Defender
Variant
Defender P400
Fuel
Petrol MHEV
Engine
AJ300P
Capacity
3.0L I6
Generations
L663 (2019-present)
Rebuild From
£2,800
Not sure which engine you have?
The Defender P400 uses the AJ300P 3.0-litre inline-six mild-hybrid engine - enter your registration below and we'll confirm your exact spec before you get a quote.
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Land Rover Defender P400 Engine Rebuild Price
Starting From £2,800

Engine Code
AJ300PRebuild From
£2,800

Generation
L663 (2019-present)
Exact price depends on condition and parts required - submit your reg for a fixed-price quote.
Land Rover Defender P400 DC-DC Converter Failure (MHEV)
If your Defender P400 is a mild-hybrid model - which all P400s are - the DC-DC converter is a known single point of failure for the entire 12V electrical system. Failure can cause complete loss of electrical power, sometimes while driving. We replace the DC-DC converter as standard on every P400 rebuild, along with timing chains, bearings and gaskets.
The P300 Defender (non-MHEV petrol) is NOT affected by this issue, as it doesn't use the same mild-hybrid system.
Source: verified via specialist buying guide (l663.guide), independently corroborated, per VRF-landrover-defender.md. P300 explicitly excluded from this claim per VRF

Land Rover Defender P400 ENGINE OPTIONS
Every Defender P400 is different. That's why we offer the right solution for your engine, your car and your budget.
NOT SURE WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Enter your registration below and we'll confirm your AJ300P and talk you through the best solution for your Defender P400, honestly.
Ask About Your OptionsOUR WORKSHOP
01RECOVERY COLLECTION

02AJ300P ENGINE STRIPPED FOR REBUILD INSPECTION

03VALVE COVERS & COOLANT COMPONENT WORK
04TECHNICIANS AT WORK
05ENGINE TESTING (RIG)
06COMPLETED & READY FOR REFIT
Real photos from our workshop - not stock imagery. This is what a genuine Land Rover Defender P400 rebuild looks like.
Land Rover Defender P400 ENGINE REBUILD PROCESS
WE COVER YOUR EXACT VEHICLE
Enter your registration below and we'll confirm your Land Rover Defender P400 has the AJ300P, along with an exact rebuild price.
WHY LAND ROVER Defender P400 OWNERS CHOOSE US
Engine matched using VIN or registration number
Genuine specialist workshop - not a broker
Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
We don't swap your engine for an unknown used unit
Nationwide recovery, workshop rebuild
12 month unlimited-mileage warranty
All engine ancillaries serviced as part of the rebuild
Trade & public enquiries welcome
Dedicated advisor from quote to fit
OUR MOST RECENT LAND ROVER RECOVERIES & REBUILDS
Real vehicles brought into our workshop. Open bonnets, stripped blocks, and cars ready for collection - this is what genuine engine work looks like.

Land Rover Defender P400
RECOVERY

Land Rover Defender P400
DIAGNOSTICS

Land Rover Defender P400
STRIPPED ENGINE

Land Rover Defender P400
TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT

Land Rover Defender P400
IN FOR REBUILD

Land Rover Defender P400
REBUILD IN PROGRESS
HOW IT WORKS
SEND YOURREGISTRATION
RECEIVE YOURFIXED-PRICE QUOTE
WE RECOVERYOUR CAR
REBUILD &REFIT
Most Defender models are recovered within a few hours of booking. Most rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
Workshop slots fill up fast - book your recovery today.
LOOKING FOR A USED OR REPLACEMENT ENGINE INSTEAD?
We supply low-mileage, VIN-matched used units too, and offer full replacement and fitting. However, most Defender owners choose a rebuild once they realise it removes compatibility risk and works out more cost-effective over the life of the vehicle. Enter your reg below and we'll show you every option, honestly.
ABOUT THE Land Rover Defender P400 ENGINE

The Defender P400 uses the AJ300P - a 3.0-litre inline-six petrol engine from Jaguar Land Rover's Ingenium family, fitted to the L663-generation Defender from 2019 onwards. It's a mild-hybrid (MHEV) unit, meaning it pairs the combustion engine with a 48V electrical system that supports stop-start, coasting and a small power boost. The DC-DC converter that manages the 12V/48V interface is a known failure point, which is why we replace it as standard on every P400 rebuild. The P400 sits above the P300 in the Defender petrol range and shares its engine family with the P400e plug-in hybrid (discontinued after 2020).
We continue to rebuild and replace AJ300P engines for every Defender P400 on the road.
Land Rover Defender P400 ENGINE CODES

AJ300P (L663)
A 3.0-litre inline-six petrol MHEV fitted to the Defender P400 from 2019 to present (L663 generation). Known for DC-DC converter failure - see the callout above. We replace the DC-DC converter, timing chains, bearings and gaskets as standard on every rebuild.
Check Your AJ300P Defender P400Land Rover Defender P400 ENGINE COMPATIBILITY

Because the Defender P400's AJ300P is a mild-hybrid unit with a 48V electrical system, compatibility isn't just about the engine block - the DC-DC converter, wiring and ancillaries all need to match your exact build specification. Before we quote or supply anything, we confirm:
Your exact engine code (AJ300P) via registration or VIN
Your generation (L663)
Drivetrain and ancillary specification
Whether your build falls in the early production period (2019-2020) for injector fault coverage
This is why we always start with your registration rather than a generic Defender quote - it protects you from paying for parts that don't fit your actual car.
Land Rover Defender P400 APPLICATIONS BY GENERATION
Land Rover Defender P400 ENGINES BY YEAR
Land Rover Defender P400 has used the AJ300P throughout. If you're unsure of your exact spec, we'll confirm it before you book.
The AJ300P has been fitted to every Defender P400 since launch - if your registration year isn't listed above, get in touch and we'll confirm availability directly against your reg.
WE COVER EVERY Land Rover Defender P400 MODEL YEAR:
Land Rover Defender P400
2019 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Defender P400
2020 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Defender P400
2021 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Defender P400
2022 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Defender P400
2023 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Defender P400
2024 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Defender P400
2025 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Defender P400
2026 Engine Rebuild
If your registration year or model isn't listed above, get in touch - we'll confirm availability directly against your reg.
Land Rover Defender P400 ENGINE COSTS
A Land Rover Defender P400 engine rebuild starts from
£2,800
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.

12 MONTH
UNLIMITED-MILEAGE
WARRANTY
LAND ROVER Defender P400 ENGINE SIZES
• Land Rover Defender P400 3.0 Litre Engine (AJ300P, I6)
LAND ROVER Defender P400 FUEL TYPES
• Land Rover Defender P400 Petrol Mild Hybrid Engine Rebuilds
Related Land Rover Defender Variants
Most Land Rover Defender P400 engine rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
Nationwide recovery and collection available for all Land Rover Defender P400 models.












