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Land Rover and Jaguar V6 diesel used engine: TDV6 2.7 (276DT) or 3.0 (306DT)?

Writer: ALLOMOTEUR Le Blog
ALLOMOTEUR Le Blog
6 days ago
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Since 2004, Land Rover and Jaguar six-cylinder diesels have relied on two engines: the 2.7 TDV6 and the 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6. They were developed with PSA and Ford, and their family can be found under the bonnet of some high-end Peugeot and Citroën models. They look alike and sometimes carry the same badge, but they do not replace each other. The engine code settles it: 276DT for the 2.7, 306DT for the 3.0.

The 2.7 TDV6 — code 276DT

Fitted from 2004 to around 2010, about 190 hp:

  • Land Rover Discovery 3 and early Discovery 4

  • Range Rover Sport L320 first phase

  • Jaguar S-Type, XF and XJ 2.7 D

Single-turbo engine, known for its torque, but it forgives poor maintenance badly: long oil change intervals and unsuitable oil wear out the crankshaft and its bearings.

The 3.0 TDV6 and SDV6 — code 306DT

It replaced the 2.7 from 2009-2010 and still powers many recent models, from 211 to over 300 hp depending on the version (single or twin turbo):

  • Land Rover Discovery 4 and Discovery 5

  • Range Rover Sport L320 phase 2 and L494, Range Rover L405, Velar

  • Jaguar XF, XJ and F-Pace 3.0 D

The code is often followed by a letter — 306DTA, 306DTB, 306DTC… — which tracks the engine's evolution: power, emissions standards (Euro 5, Euro 6), electronics. For a trouble-free replacement, we look for the same suffix. Failing that, we check compatibility with you before shipping.

How to tell which one is under your bonnet

  • The engine capacity on the registration document (box P.1): about 2,720 cm³ for the 2.7, 2,993 cm³ for the 3.0.

  • The code on the block : 276DT or 306DT, stamped on the crankcase.

  • The chassis number (VIN) : send it to us, and we will identify the engine and its variant.

What to check when replacing

  • The cause of the failure : on these V6s, a crankshaft or bearing failure often comes from a lubrication problem. Check the oil pump, the oil cooler and the strainer before fitting the replacement engine.

  • Turbos : on twin-turbo versions, check the condition of the oil lines and the intercooler. Debris from the old engine can damage a new turbo.

  • Gearbox : ZF 6HP26 behind the 2.7, ZF 6HP or 8HP behind the 3.0 depending on the year. We also offer these gearboxes used.

A used V6 rather than a standard exchange

For a Discovery or a Range Rover Sport more than ten years old, a new engine or a standard exchange often costs more than the vehicle is worth. A checked used engine, with the right code and delivered complete, is the most sensible solution. All our listings show the reference read on the photographed part.

Browse our Land Rover engines and our Jaguar engines in stock, or request a quote with your chassis number.

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