Td5 vs TDCi: which Defender engine to live with
The last two Defender diesels split every owner. We put the five-cylinder Td5 and the Ford-era TDCi side by side on reliability, running costs and the drive itself.
From engine diagnostics to off-road builds — every system of your Land Rover, in one workshop.
Genuine, Allmakes 4x4 and Terrafirma parts — picked from stock and shipped nationwide.
Rebuilds on our own lifts — galvanised chassis, refreshed drivelines. Reserve one before it is finished.
Original equipment parts to factory specification, with the manufacturer's own part numbers.
The complete aftermarket range for Land Rover — quality replacement parts for every model and era.
Off-road suspension, protection and accessories — built to take a Land Rover further off the tarmac.
The last two Defender diesels split every owner. We put the five-cylinder Td5 and the Ford-era TDCi side by side on reliability, running costs and the drive itself.
Weeping swivels are an MOT classic. Here's how we strip, clean and re-seal them — and the one shim gap people always miss.
Not every box marked 'Land Rover' is worth the money — and not every budget part is a false economy. Where to spend, where to save.