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276DTDT17

2.7 TDV6 (276DT/DT17, 2004-2010) engine: faults and reliability

Ford-PSA AJD-V6 / DT17: 2.7 TDV6 (276DT) and 3.0 TDV6/SDV6 (306DT) version

With caution

You need to verify that the belt and oil pump have been replaced with the improved part.[1][2]

Years
2004–2010
Power
190–200 hp
Faults that affect it
2
2 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
7
in our database

4 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

First version of the 2.7-litre V6, with 140-150 kW.[3]

Engine codes of this version: 276DT, DT17.

Faults of the 276DT engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationCrankshaft breakage and spinning main bearing shellsOn the TDV6/SDV6 in the Discovery 3 and 4, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, crankshaft failures have been documented caused by main bearing shells that are badly seated or that spin; the engine can seize and needs replacing or rebuilding.
  2. 2Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTimingBroken oil pump housing and timing belt jumping on the 2.7On the 2.7 TDV6 the belt tensioner is bolted to the oil pump housing; if that part gives way, the belt jumps and the engine, an interference design, can be destroyed. Specialists fit the improved pump along with the belt.

Cars fitted with the 276DT engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Citroën

Jaguar

Land Rover

Peugeot

Frequently asked questions

Is the 276DT engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. You need to verify that the belt and oil pump have been replaced with the improved part.[1][2]

What faults does the 276DT engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: crankshaft breakage and spinning main bearing shells (critical severity) and broken oil pump housing and timing belt jumping on the 2.7 (critical severity).

Which cars use the 276DT engine?

Land Rover Discovery 3 (2004–2010), Land Rover Range Rover Sport I (2005–2013), Jaguar XF I (2008–2015), Peugeot 407 (2004–2010), Peugeot 607 (2004–2010), Citroën C5 II (2008–2010) and Citroën C6 (2005–2010).[2][3][4]

Are you buying a car with the 276DT engine?

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Do you have a car with this engine? Tell us which faults you have had and at how many kilometres. Report your fault.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. TdV6 Timing BeltLes Richmond Automotive (lrautomotive.com.au) · Technical documentation · consulted 5 October 2026
  2. Land Rover 2.7 TDV6 Timing Belt Replacement GuideBudget Parts (roverparts.eu) · Technical documentation · consulted 5 October 2026
  3. Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17 engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  4. Land Rover TDV6 3.0L Turbocharger GuidePT Turbo · Technical documentation · consulted 5 October 2026