Well looks like my RRS will probably need a replacement engine after initial diagnostics. These engines seem to be like 'hens teeth'. Anybody got any suggestions of a reputable source. I have seen a couple NWS Motor Services, 1st Choice Engines selling re-conditioned engines.

Cheers in advance

The TDV8 suffers from exactly the same issue as the TDV6. You cannot buy parts to recondition these engines, so I would be very wary of someone who claims to "recondition" them...

IMHO, your best options are to bite the bullet and have a recon engine from Land Rover (who DO have parts to rebuild them) or wait on a 2nd hand engine coming up

Just out if interest, was this car the silver Overfinch at a not so local to you, specialist? PM me if you want

Having been through this problem, be interested to know what caused the failure. Can I suggest you PM me rather than do this on open channel. Happy to share my experience and knowledge 2x TDV6. SE and HSE. Both returned to sender with issues👀
TDV8 Sport HSE...... Gone. Loved it but it didn't love me!!
Now rolling in MY10 Fullfat TDV8 Vogue. Slammed it to go round corners🙈
Cruising daily #56 mph in a Volvo V8. 😱
Lots of other toys in the cupboard...😜