
Land Rover Discovery SDV8 Engine Rebuild - From £4,500
Specialist Land Rover Discovery SDV8 engine rebuilds and replacements, with registration-based engine matching, nationwide recovery and a 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
Ingenium TDV8 or SDV8 Specialists
Your Land Rover Discovery SDV8 Engine

Vehicle
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
Model
Discovery
Variant
Discovery SDV8
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
TDV8 or SDV8
Capacity
4.4L V8
Generations
D3/L319 (2004-2009) · D4/L319 facelift (2009-2016)
Rebuild From
£4,500
Not sure which engine you have?
The Discovery SDV8 uses the TDV8 or SDV8 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 Discovery SDV8 Engine Rebuild Price
Starting From £4,500

Engine Code
TDV8Rebuild From
£4,500

Generation
D3 (2004-2009)

Engine Code
SDV8Rebuild From
£4,500

Generation
D4 (2009-2016)
Exact price depends on condition and parts required - submit your reg for a fixed-price quote.
Land Rover Discovery SDV8 Timing Chain & Injector Wear (D3/D4)
Discovery SDV8 engines - TDV8 and SDV8, across both the D3 and D4 generations - commonly show the same timing chain tensioner wear, injector seal leaks and crankshaft bearing failure risk as the wider TDV6/SDV6 family they're based on. We replace timing chain components, injector seals, EGR components, turbo components and gaskets as standard on every TDV8 and SDV8 rebuild.
include_in_hero_hook: yes for TDV8/SDV8 - Source: pattern-inferred from sibling TDV6/SDV6 engine family, per VRF-landrover-discovery.md. Applies to both TDV8 and SDV8 across D3/D4 generations.
Source: pattern-inferred from sibling TDV6/SDV6 engine family, per VRF-landrover-discovery.md. Applies to both TDV8 and SDV8 across D3/D4 generations

Land Rover Discovery SDV8 ENGINE OPTIONS
Every Discovery SDV8 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 TDV8 or SDV8 and talk you through the best solution for your Discovery SDV8, honestly.
Ask About Your OptionsOUR WORKSHOP
01RECOVERY COLLECTION

02TDV8 or SDV8 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 Discovery SDV8 rebuild looks like.
Land Rover Discovery SDV8 ENGINE REBUILD PROCESS
WE COVER YOUR EXACT VEHICLE
Enter your registration below and we'll confirm your Land Rover Discovery SDV8 has the TDV8 or SDV8, along with an exact rebuild price.
WHY LAND ROVER Discovery SDV8 OWNERS CHOOSE US
Engine matched using VIN or registration number - confirms TDV8 vs SDV8 before you're quoted
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 Discovery SDV8
RECOVERY

Land Rover Discovery SDV8
DIAGNOSTICS

Land Rover Discovery SDV8
STRIPPED ENGINE

Land Rover Discovery SDV8
TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT

Land Rover Discovery SDV8
IN FOR REBUILD

Land Rover Discovery SDV8
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 Discovery SDV8 owners choose a rebuild once they realise it removes compatibility risk and works out more cost-effective over the life of the car. Enter your reg below and we'll show you every option, honestly.
ABOUT THE Land Rover Discovery SDV8 ENGINE

The Discovery SDV8 was fitted to the D3 and D4 generations of the Discovery - roughly 2004 to 2016 - as the flagship diesel V8 option in the range. Early D3 cars (2004-2009) use the TDV8 designation, while later D4 cars (2009-2016) use the SDV8 badge, reflecting a higher output tune of the same 4.4-litre V8 diesel family. Both share the same fundamental architecture and the same known wear patterns as the wider TDV6/SDV6 family they're derived from.
We continue to rebuild and replace TDV8 or SDV8 engines for every Discovery SDV8 on the road.
Land Rover Discovery SDV8 ENGINE CODES

TDV8 (D3, 2004-2009)
A 4.4-litre V8 diesel fitted to the Discovery D3 from 2004 to 2009. Known for timing chain tensioner wear, injector seal leaks and crankshaft bearing failure risk - a pattern shared with the wider TDV6/SDV6 family. We replace timing chain components, injector seals, EGR components, turbo components and gaskets as standard on every TDV8 rebuild.
Check Your TDV8 Discovery SDV8
SDV8 (D4, 2009-2016)
The higher-output version of the 4.4-litre V8 diesel, fitted to the Discovery D4 from 2009 to 2016. Shares the same fundamental architecture and known wear pattern as the TDV8 - timing chain tensioner wear, injector seal leaks and crankshaft bearing failure risk. We service it to the same standard as the TDV8, replacing the same components as standard on every SDV8 rebuild.
Check Your SDV8 Discovery SDV8Land Rover Discovery SDV8 ENGINE COMPATIBILITY

Because the Discovery SDV8 spans two engine codes across two generations, and because the SDV8 is a higher-output tune of the same basic engine, fitting the wrong replacement or assuming a TDV8 part will work on an SDV8 car can create compatibility issues. Before we quote or supply anything, we confirm:
Your exact engine code (TDV8 or SDV8) 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 Discovery SDV8 APPLICATIONS BY GENERATION
Land Rover Discovery SDV8 ENGINES BY YEAR
Land Rover Discovery SDV8 has used the TDV8 or SDV8 throughout. If you're unsure of your exact spec, we'll confirm it before you book.
The TDV8 or SDV8 has been fitted to every Discovery SDV8 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 Discovery SDV8 MODEL YEAR:
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2004 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2005 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2006 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2007 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2008 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2009 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2010 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2011 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2012 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2013 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2014 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2015 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery SDV8
2016 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 Discovery SDV8 ENGINE COSTS
A Land Rover Discovery SDV8 engine rebuild starts from
£4,500
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 Discovery SDV8 ENGINE SIZES
• Land Rover Discovery SDV8 3.0 Litre Engine (TDV8 or SDV8, I6)
LAND ROVER Discovery SDV8 FUEL TYPES
• Land Rover Discovery SDV8 Petrol Mild Hybrid Engine Rebuilds
Related Land Rover Discovery Variants
Most Land Rover Discovery SDV8 engine rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
Nationwide recovery and collection available for all Land Rover Discovery SDV8 models.












