Land Rover Freelander 2 L359 Bare Engine 2.2 TD4 DW12BTED4 160HP Diesel WARRANTY

Warranty and technical condition of the part

The engine is sold with a 90-day warranty. The power unit was tested before removal and is in full working order.

Listing details

The offer applies to a bare engine. Land Rover Freelander 2 L359 Bare Engine 2.2 TD4 DW12BTED4 160HP Diesel is a used, complete bare block designed for professional engine rebuilding in the Freelander 2 model. The offered short block provides a solid foundation for regeneration or replacing an existing engine, while maintaining factory performance parameters. This is a solution for workshops and users looking for a technically verified foundation for further assembly of accessories.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: LR012190
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: LR012190
• Substitutable numbers: LR012190, RM7G9Q6L084SA, RM7G-9Q6L084-SA
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Part type: Engine Long Block
• Category: Engines
• Engine code: DW12BTED4 DW12TE4
• Mileage: 59 000

Purpose and compatibility

The presented bare short block is dedicated to Land Rover Freelander 2 L359 powertrains with the 2.2 TD4 diesel engine. The design, based on a four-cylinder inline layout, ensures smooth operation and good refinement, and the fuel type used is compatible with the popular diesel units in this model. The engine code from the DW12 family allows for precise matching to a specific vehicle version, which facilitates work for service centers specializing in the Land Rover brand.

Technical characteristics of the short block

The bare short block includes the essential part of the power unit, providing a stable base for transferring accessories from the previous engine or installing new components. The four-cylinder architecture promotes a balance between performance and operating economy, which is particularly important in SUV segment vehicles. The diesel system used works well with the stock electronics and fuel injection system of the Freelander 2, allowing for the maintenance of the factory torque and power characteristics. The unit from the DW12 family is widely used in the manufacturer's vehicles, which translates into good availability of consumables and service parts. Thanks to this, the short block will work well both for standard replacement of a damaged engine and for more advanced repair projects where repeatability of parameters and predictability of unit behavior are important.

Condition, mileage, and practical application

The engine comes from dismantling and is offered as a used item, which allows for significant reduction of repair costs compared to a brand-new unit. The declared mileage is important information for workshops planning further regeneration work, such as checking the crankshaft-piston system, measuring compression, or verifying the cylinder head. This type of short block is particularly useful in situations where the existing block has suffered serious mechanical or thermal damage and its further repair is uneconomical. In practice, installing such a unit allows for:

• transferring proven accessories from the previous engine,
• using new consumable elements during the replacement,
• restoring full powertrain efficiency without the need to purchase a complete engine.

Benefits of choosing a used engine short block

Choosing a used bare short block for the Freelander 2 is a cost-effective and technically justified solution, especially when the workshop has functional accessories and experience in working with DW12 units. Savings compared to purchasing a complete engine can be allocated to thorough verification and potential regeneration of key components, which effectively results in a predictable and durable powertrain. For users and service centers, it is also important that engines from the DW12 family are well-recognized by the independent market, which facilitates access to documentation, service procedures, and spare parts. Thanks to this, the assembly and startup process after replacement runs smoothly, and the vehicle can quickly return to operation.

Selection by numbers and expert knowledge

When selecting a short block for a specific Freelander 2 unit, it is crucial to compare the engine code and catalog numbers with the vehicle documentation or data from service systems. Proper matching eliminates the risk of problems with the compatibility of accessories, the engine control unit, or the wiring harness. To better understand how to safely buy used power units and what to pay attention to during verification, it is worth checking out the expert guide Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, which discusses, among other things, selection by VIN and OEM numbers. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as blocks, heads, or short blocks, check the available parts in the Land Rover Engines category.