Good news MOT today and passed with only minor oil leak as advisory.

On way home battery light came on voltage up to 17 volts along with Christmas tree lights on dash.

It’s the third time I’ve done the alternator in 2 years….last couple of times it was a Eurocarparts RTX one which they replaced FOC, first one was an eBay exchange from semi reputable alt and starter motor place.

It’s gotta be cheap parts as I can’t think how the car could make it fail so quickly. The belt was new 18 months ago and not over tightened.

So, bite the bullet and buy an expensive alternator. Or rebuild the one I have. It’s the ‘Bosch’ water cooled alternator originally.

Brand new OE (Hella) part is available for similar money to a recon Bosch part. I know where my money would be going

hi try opie oils redruth cornwall mine was a gen parts they are very good safe post to new vehicle purchase
2007 supercharged 4.2 java black .sand leather vogue se trim
previous cars .
range rover classic 200 tdi
discovery 1 200 tdi
freelander 2 2008 hse
discovery 1 300 tdi
p38 4.0 ltr man r380 ex royal support vehicle on v5c
discovery td5 man off roader

I had seen opie did Napa ones but I’ll give Hella a look too. Thanks.

Rtx one mate says it all. Might as well just get one out the scrap yard.

For the battery to be receiving 17 volts that's the alternator that's faulty.

Try looking at some local refurbishment places. I found one local too me. £150 2 year guarantee