
Land Rover Discovery V8 Engine Rebuild - From £4,500
Specialist Land Rover Discovery V8 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 AJ41 Specialists
Your Land Rover Discovery V8 Engine

Vehicle
Land Rover Discovery V8
Model
Discovery
Variant
Discovery V8
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
AJ41
Capacity
3.9L / 4.0L V8
Generations
D1/L318 (1989-1998) · D2/L318 facelift (1998-2004)
Rebuild From
£4,500
Not sure which engine you have?
The Discovery V8 uses the AJ41 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 V8 Engine Rebuild Price
Starting From £4,500

Engine Code
AJ41Rebuild From
£4,500

Generation
D1/L318 (1989-1998)

Engine Code
AJ41Rebuild From
£4,500

Generation
D2/L318 facelift (1998-2004)
Exact price depends on condition and parts required - submit your reg for a fixed-price quote.
Land Rover Discovery V8 Known Issues by Engine
If your Discovery V8 has the AJ41 (L663 generation):
Timing chain wear - Ingenium diesel engines share a well-documented timing chain pattern. We replace timing chains, guides and tensioners as standard on every AJ41 rebuild.
Source: established specialist consensus, l663.guide specialist buying guide, what-breaks.com. This applies to L663 Defenders only - not to classic Defender models

Land Rover Discovery V8 ENGINE OPTIONS
Every Discovery V8 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 AJ41 and talk you through the best solution for your Discovery V8, honestly.
Ask About Your OptionsOUR WORKSHOP
01RECOVERY COLLECTION

02AJ41 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 V8 rebuild looks like.
Land Rover Discovery V8 ENGINE REBUILD PROCESS
WE COVER YOUR EXACT VEHICLE
Enter your registration below and we'll confirm your Land Rover Discovery V8 has the AJ41, along with an exact rebuild price.
WHY LAND ROVER Discovery V8 OWNERS CHOOSE US
Engine matched using VIN or registration number - confirms your exact AJ41 spec
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 V8
RECOVERY

Land Rover Discovery V8
DIAGNOSTICS

Land Rover Discovery V8
STRIPPED ENGINE

Land Rover Discovery V8
TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT

Land Rover Discovery V8
IN FOR REBUILD

Land Rover Discovery V8
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 V8 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 V8 ENGINE

The Discovery V8 was fitted to the first two generations of the Discovery - the D1 (1989-1998) and the D2 (1998-2004). Both used the same AJ41 petrol V8, offered in 3.9-litre form in the earlier cars and 4.0-litre in the later ones. It was the petrol flagship of the range during that era, sitting alongside the Tdi and Td5 diesel variants. The Discovery V8 is no longer in production, but we continue to rebuild and replace engines for every one still on the road.
We continue to rebuild and replace AJ41 engines for every Discovery V8 on the road.
Land Rover Discovery V8 ENGINE CODES

AJ41 (D1/L318, D2/L318 facelift)
A 3.9-litre (D1) or 4.0-litre (D2) V8 petrol engine fitted to the Discovery from 1989 to 2004. No widely-reported engine issue for this variant - we still recommend a full inspection before any long journey. We replace timing chains, valve seals, coolant components, and bearings as standard on every rebuild.
Check Your AJ41 Discovery V8Land Rover Discovery V8 ENGINE COMPATIBILITY

The AJ41 V8 in the Discovery is a straightforward fitment across the D1 and D2 generations, but the capacity changed from 3.9 litres to 4.0 litres partway through production. Before we quote or supply anything, we confirm:
Your exact engine code (AJ41) 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 V8 APPLICATIONS BY GENERATION
Land Rover Discovery V8 ENGINES BY YEAR
Land Rover Discovery V8 has used the AJ41 throughout. If you're unsure of your exact spec, we'll confirm it before you book.
The AJ41 has been fitted to every Discovery V8 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 V8 MODEL YEAR:
Land Rover Discovery V8
1989 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1990 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1991 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1992 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1993 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1994 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1995 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1996 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1997 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1998 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
1999 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
2000 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
2001 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
2002 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
2003 Engine Rebuild
Land Rover Discovery V8
2004 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 V8 ENGINE COSTS
A Land Rover Discovery V8 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 V8 ENGINE SIZES
• Land Rover Discovery V8 3.0 Litre Engine (AJ41, I6)
LAND ROVER Discovery V8 FUEL TYPES
• Land Rover Discovery V8 Petrol Mild Hybrid Engine Rebuilds
Related Land Rover Discovery Variants
Most Land Rover Discovery V8 engine rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
Nationwide recovery and collection available for all Land Rover Discovery V8 models.












