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 ?

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. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

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.

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!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

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

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

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

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 ?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A lot like Birmingham then