New Member. Posts. 5. Nov 30, 2010. #1. I am about to buy a 2003 Defender 110 TD5 with 65k on the clock. I have just read that there is a fault where the engine can fail early (as little as 50k due to 'heads popping'. This would require a new engine apparently. Could anyone allay my fears and tell me if this fault is common and if there is DEFENDERUnit 8B, Astolat Estate Peasmarsh, Guildford GU3 1NE ENGLAND Tel: +44 (0) 1483 579902 Fax: +44 (0) 1483 567738 Email: Guavaint@aol.com 2.5 Litre 300 Tdi Turbo Diesel 2495cc Turbo Direct Injection Diesel 4 Cylinder Compression Ratio 19.5:1 Mechanical Fuel Pump Maximum Torque 265Nm @ 1800rpm Maximum Power 83kW @ 4000rpm 2.5 Litre TD5 Gerhard, April 2006. I have chosen the 110 TD5 Defender as my first serious 4x4 for the following reasons: 1) Solid axles, coil springs, good articulation, good gear ratios, good clearance etc: better than anything else for R 300 000. In fact, just better than anything else. 2) Nice load space and unlimited ways of customising the vehicle to suit. What engine is in Land Rover L316 Defender 90 2.4 Td4? The Land Rover L316 Defender 90 2.4 Td4 has a Inline 4, Diesel engine with 2401 cm3 / 146.5 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 2007 Land Rover L316 Defender 90 2.4 Td4 have? The 2007 Land Rover L316 Defender 90 2.4 Td4 has 122 PS / 120 bhp / 90 kW. 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic D300: Price: $120,310 plus on-road costs: Drive-away price: $156,585: Colour of test car: Overall, my average fuel consumption was 11.2L/100km. Check out the full specs of the 2021 Land Rover Defender 110 SE, from performance and fuel economy to colors and materials Fuel Economy. City: 17 MPG. Hwy: 22 MPG. Performance Specs. Engine Either td5 or 300tdi , will need a careful look at , from a corrosion point of view . So when you budget probably look at 2/3 for purchase and 1/3 for rectification . Auto gearbox works well behind the 300tdi as well . Better 2nd row and if needed third row seating is a bit of a priority from passenger pov JMHO. Quote. Over pressure will also increase tyre wear, central part will wear quicker than the outer edges. Correct tyre pressures will give max tyre life and aid fuel consumption. Yes of course you're right. The manual refers to the door pillar plate and the plate suggests 28/48 unloaded. quaPGd.