Hi all,

A tiny bit of me is considering a 4.4 tdv8 but I’m seeing more and more failures in the l322 and the l405 on the likes of eBay and synetiq auctions. Is there inherent issues like the 3.0? Current stable:
2006 BMW M6
2007 4.2 V8 S/C FF
Gone:
2002 4.4 V8 FF

Considering that all 4.4 tdv8’s L322 are now ten or more years old and that some have covered Mega mileages, they are generally considered to be very robust and reliable providing they are regularly serviced with the correct specifications of oil and filters being used.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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Only potentially catastrophic one is the oil cooler leaking really… then if unchecked oil goes in coolant… coolant in oil… needs not to be left…

Pretty robust I’d say. Love mine. In my 7th year. Longest I’ve had a car.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

As above, if maintained properly a good robust unit that will give long service life, with a bit of fun thrown in

The two I've seen in the last week are this one at 130k which isn't mega miles really and I saw the 2013 l405 with 100k on another auction site but can't link that.

maybe its just unlucky but that's two more than the 3.0 Bmw variant or 3.6tdv8 ive seen completely fail which are a lot older.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304337009399?ha...SwJhFh9BGW Current stable:
2006 BMW M6
2007 4.2 V8 S/C FF
Gone:
2002 4.4 V8 FF

Mine had 160,000 on the clock, apart from the turbo drain mod which I had done I was 100% confident with the engine, it was a great performer, good on fuel etc. Lots of stuff on an L322 to worry about, the 4.4 TDV8 isnt on the list of recurring nightmares. BMW i3 Electric Car
2012 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8 (now gone)
2006 VW Touareg 3.0 TDi V6

Had mine over 4 years and apart from inlet manifold cracking and oil cooler going it has been faultless. Have great faith in a great engine.

I have to say, can’t fault the 4.4 tdv8 so far, 2.5 years into ownership & had the oil cooler & starter motor done, both typical failures. Need the rose bushes doing next then the pulleys & idlers, again, just routine maintenance really.
A big thumbs up to this big ol’ girl!😃 2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice!
BMW R1200GS
Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Just one Montesa now, 349 White Wonder
Austin A40 Farina MK2
1975 Morris Marina 1.8TC

They finally got the L322 right with the TDV8 4.4 and ZF 8speed. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

I had all the oil leaks...cooler, turbo and oil pump plug. Bingo!
Always check a 4.4 is bone dry underneath. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order.
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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mine went past 200,000 last week. -full service history, bought at 196k. drives superb. I have no regrets. supreme power, and comfort. light years away from my old petrol 4.4. and I was lucky that the four shock absorbers had all been recently changed, and brakes. the shocks are expensive. I have a minor water leak, and engine has some oil blacking (leak) evident. sounds fantastic, goes well, and I get regular 30+ mpg, and can even push 40mpg on the motorways.

40mpg means a full tank range of nearly 800miles which is literally incredible. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

First RR to break 30mpg on the “simulated urban”. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

JayGee wrote:

They finally got the L322 right with the TDV8 4.4 and ZF 8speed.

JayGee wrote:

40mpg means a full tank range of nearly 800miles which is literally incredible.