From 2002 to 2007, the 2.5-liter Land Rover TD5 diesel engine with the 15P index was fitted to a number of Defender SUV modifications and the Discovery 2 under the 16P index. In essence, these power units are Euro 3 versions of 10P or 14P engines, respectively.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 2495 |
| Fuel system | injector pump |
| Power output, hp | 122 – 139 |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 – 315 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84.45 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.95 |
| Compression ratio | 19.5 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | double row chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT2052S |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Land Rover Discovery TD5 2003) — city — highway — combined |
11.4 8.1 9.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Land Rover Defender 1 (L316) in 2002 – 2007;
- Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318) in 2002 – 2004.
Disadvantages of the Land Rover 15P TD5 engine
The majority of issues are brought on by breaks in the wiring beneath the valve cover; the pump-injector drive’s cams and rocker deteriorate rather quickly here; fuel can seep into the oil as a result of damaged injector o-rings; the turbine control valve frequently malfunctions and the wastegate axis jams;
Another common occurrence is cracking of the crankshaft damper pulley and cylinder head.