Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 (gen 2)

Land Rover Discovery 1998 2.5 diesel description

Crossover / SUV Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 has been produced from January, 1999 to July, 2002. It has five-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 137 horsepower on 4200 rpm and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 1950 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by double-row chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has a fuel injection system with unit injectors and Garrett GT2052S turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Land Rover Discovery 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.2 litres.

Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 has full time 4WD (permanent four-wheel drive that can be used on pavement) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 157 km/h.

Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.6 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Land Rover Discovery 1998 - 2002 version, city fuel economy - 11.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 95 litres or 25.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Land Rover real everyday fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Land Rover Discovery fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Land Rover Discovery version with automatic gearbox (Land Rover Discovery 1999 2.5 Td5 AT 4x4) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.8 seconds later (in 17.1 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 11.4 litres per 100 km.
Land Rover Discovery 1998

Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 technical data

Model: Land Rover Discovery Td5
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 1999. January ... 2002. July 
Engine: 2495 cm3 Diesel, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 137 HP ON 4200 RPM Torque: 300 NM ON 1950 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 157 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 11.5 (urban) 8.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.3 l/100km (22.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 95 litres (25.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.70m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.94m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 1290 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1970 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2750 kg

Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 engine 10P

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.
Engine displacement 2495 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84.45 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.95 mm
Compression ratio 19.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Double-row timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Unit injector
Land Rover Discovery 1998 Td5 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 122 - 136 HP ON 4200 RPM
Torque 300 - 315 NM ON 1950 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Land Rover Defender

All Land Rover Discovery crossover [1998 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Land Rover Discovery 1999 2.5 Td5 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jul 2002

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 137 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Land Rover Discovery 1999 2.5 Td5 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jul 2002 2.5 Diesel 137 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Land Rover Discovery 1998 3.9 4.0i V8 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.7 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.9 Petrol 185 HP 16.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Land Rover Discovery 1999 3.9 V8i 4x4 Jan 1999 — Jul 2002 3.9 Petrol 185 HP 16.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Land Rover Discovery 1998 reviews
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