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athens65



Member Since: 22 Jul 2013
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Greece 
Discovery sport engine problems

I am thinking during this year to replace my Freelander 2 (2009 model, 2.2 diesel engine) by a second hand Discovery sport 2.2 diesel engine. I was told to stay away from this type of engine (ingenium) since it produces a lot of serious problems. Is that true ? Could it be better to go for a Discovery 4 ?

Post #441406 6th May 2024 10:54 am
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Nodge68



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

Yes the 2.0L DS engine has problems, so isn't high on the reliability tables.

However the D4 engine is equally bad, for a different set of reasons, so again it's not considered reliable.

The 2.2L diesel engine found in the Freelander 2 is a very reliable and durable engine, often running well for up to 300k miles. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

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BossBob



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The 2.2 diesel in the early discovery sport is the same as fitted to the FL2. It is NOT an Ingenium! That is an only 2.0 litre.

Post #441408 6th May 2024 11:48 am
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Lightwater



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Get the 2.0L Ford Ecoboost petrol engine, a bit thirsty with city driving, the Australian outback very economical, but no complaints otherwise. It's a nice engine on so many levels. My Sister has the diesel engine in her Evoque... a tractor. Can't see why people buy a diesel unless driving a road train. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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SYFL2



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I’ve heard those engines referred to as Ecoboom because they blow up

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BossBob



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No, that’s the 1.0 litre with the wet cam belt.

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Kot



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I had a DS when they first came out, it was a good car however the ingenium diesel engine suffers badly from oil dilution I was always in and out for oil changes as part of their goodwill program. Got rid as soon as the 3 Years was up.
get a petrol if you are set on a DS

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Rommel



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Re: Discovery sport engine problems

athens65 wrote:
I am thinking during this year to replace my Freelander 2 (2009 model, 2.2 diesel engine) by a second hand Discovery sport 2.2 diesel engine. I was told to stay away from this type of engine (ingenium) since it produces a lot of serious problems. Is that true ? Could it be better to go for a Discovery 4 ?


The 2.2 should be OK as it is the same as the FL2 2.2 make sure it as a good service history. DO NOT get a later one with the 2.0 Diesel as this is the unreliable INGENIUM engine. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
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Nagging Old Boiler.

Post #441414 6th May 2024 4:05 pm
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athens65



Member Since: 22 Jul 2013
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Greece 

Guys, thank you all for the feedback! It was helpful.

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NavyDoc



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Think the 2.2 diesel fitted in early Disco Sport is EU5, which may be an issue if you live near a ULEZ.

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NavyDoc



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Just checked autotrader. All 2.2 Disco Sports are 15 plate and EU5.

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Rommel



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NavyDoc wrote:
Think the 2.2 diesel fitted in early Disco Sport is EU5, which may be an issue if you live near a ULEZ.


Don't think they have ULEZ in Athens ? 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

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NavyDoc



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Fuji White

I didn’t spot where the OP was located, however had a look and guess what 😂
Diesel cars need to be EU6

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jules



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crikey!
Last time time I went to Athens 20+ years ago via work, it was dirty and unkempt.
Maybe its nicer now. Jules

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Kot



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

A lot like Birmingham then Rolling with laughter

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