Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 (gen 4)

Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 diesel description

Crossover / SUV Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 has been produced from January, 2011 to December, 2013. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 211 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 520 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and Garrett GTB1749VK turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Land Rover Discovery 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.9 litres.

Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 has full time 4WD (permanent four-wheel drive that can be used on pavement) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Land Rover Discovery 2009 - 2014 version, fuel consumption in city - 9.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 82 litres or 21.66 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 960 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Land Rover real everyday fuel consumption is 11.2 litres per 100 km, which is 32% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Land Rover Discovery fuel consumption.

Land Rover Discovery 2009

Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 technical data

Model: Land Rover Discovery 3.0 LR TD V6
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. December 
Engine: 2993 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 211 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 520 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 (combined) 9.7 (urban) 7.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100km (21 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 82 litres (21.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.84m (length) 1.89m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters

Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 engine 306DT

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2993 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 16.1 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain and belt
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Land Rover Discovery 2009 3.0 LR TD V6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.9 litres (6.2 quarts)
Power 211 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 520 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 15 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2012 onwards.

All Land Rover Discovery crossover [2009 - 2014] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 2.7 TDV6 4x4 Aug 2009 — Jan 2014

Only version with manual transmission

2.7 Diesel 190 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 2.7 TDV6 4x4 Aug 2009 — Jan 2014 2.7 Diesel 190 HP 10.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2011 3.0 LR TD V6 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 211 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (8)
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 3.0 TDV6 4x4 Aug 2009 — Jan 2014 3.0 Diesel 245 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2011 3.0 LR SD V6 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (256 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 256 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (8)
Land Rover Discovery 2009 4.0 LR V6 4x4 Jan 2009 — Dec 2013 4.0 Petrol 216 HP 15.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2009 IV 5.0 V8 4x4 Aug 2009 — Jan 2014

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

5.0 Petrol 375 HP 14.1 l/100km Automatic (6)
Land Rover Discovery 2009 reviews
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