Timing chain stretch (2015–2018)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2015–2018 only
Signs: Rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine
Fix: Replace chain; short oil intervals
€2,000–4,000
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT)
Diesel · 1,999 cm³ · 110–177 kW
11
model generations
4
known faults
437,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 11 model generations, among them: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque II, Jaguar XE / XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar E-Pace and 5 more.
The most expensive known risk is timing chain stretch (2015–2018): it usually appears at 60,000–160,000 km and costs €2,000–4,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,999 cm³ |
| Power | 110–177 kW |
| Years | 2015–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · JLR STJLR.03.5007 · ~6.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 204DTD, 204DTA, AJ200D, AJ20D4 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Oil dilution (DPF regeneration)
usually 30,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Oil level rising, 'oil change' warnings
Fix: Oil change; software update; longer drives
€150–300
EGR cooler / valve
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, limp mode
Fix: Replace EGR cooler
€700–1,500
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor
€300–900
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Jaguar E-Pace 2017–Jaguar F-Pace 2016–Jaguar XE / XF 2015–Land Rover Defender 2019–Land Rover Discovery 5 2017–Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014–Land Rover Range Rover (L405) 2012–2021Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2018Land Rover Range Rover Evoque II 2019–Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L494) 2013–2022Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2017–
Common questions
Does the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT) engine take?
0W-20 / 0W-30 · JLR STJLR.03.5007 · ~6.2 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain stretch (2015–2018) (60,000–160,000 km, €2,000–4,000); oil dilution (DPF regeneration) (30,000–150,000 km, €150–300); EGR cooler / valve (80,000–180,000 km, €700–1,500); adBlue / NOx sensor (80,000–180,000 km, €300–900).
Which cars have the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT) engine?
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque II, Jaguar XE / XF, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar E-Pace and 5 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026