Landrover Discovery/Defender TD5

Oil Pump Bolt Failure

It seems that several TD5 engines have failed due to the Oil Pump Sprocket bolt coming loose or falling out. Having collected statistics via this page about this problem from other owners of Discovery and Defenders TD5's who have also experienced this problem ONLY DUE TO the Oil Pump Sprocket bolt coming loose or falling, BBC Watchdog made a programme about it which went out on 13th April 2004.

In the first instance you should contact Landrover directly, they have been excellant in my dealings with them you should contact the Customer Service Manager - Mr Mike Mulholland at the following address: lradvice@landrover.com or call Tel:08705000500

You can still pass information using the form below if you have had the same problem, this information is now being sent directly to the Irwin Mitchell Solicitors who apeared on the Watchdog program. You'll find their details on the BBC Watchdog site here BBC Watchdog Discovery Engine Bolt Problem .
For you information click here to see some pictures of the damage it caused to my engine Landrover TD5 Oil Pump Bolt Failure

For some active discussions about this problem look at these links Landrover Owner Intl & Landrover Enthusiasts Forum.

Landrover model:	Discovery TD5 Defender TD5 other please state:
Registration Year :
Mileage :
What happened?	(please keep it short and just include the essentials i.e. cockpit warnings and indications, noise, speed, Mway or other etc)
Who diagnosed the fault?	Landrover Dealer Local LR Specialist Other other please state:
What was the diagnosis?	The Oil Pump has failed The Oil Pump bolt is loose The Oil Pump bolt has fallen out Other other please state:
If you saw the damage on the bolt, did it look anything like this?	Yes No
How was the it resolved?	New Engine New Oil Pump Recon engine Second user engine Not yet resolved Other other please state:
Repaired under warranty?	Yes No Assistance from LR Other other please state:
Registration Number:
Your Name:	Nickname will do!
Telephone:
email address:
Would you consent to being contacted by me about this matter?	Yes No