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Land Rover Defender L663 2.0 Ingenium diesel (D200 / D240): auxiliary belt & tensioner check

Engine · Defender L663 (2020 on) · 2020–2021

How often: every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs, whichever comes first. On many of these engines the auxiliary belt drives the water pump and alternator; a snapped belt can be pulled into the timing belt cover.

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

Auxiliary belt (if cracked)

Tools

Torch

Step by step

Check the belt for cracks, missing ribs and glazing.
Check the tensioner holds steady with the engine running and the pulleys run quietly.

More Land Rover Defender L663 2.0 Ingenium diesel (D200 / D240) servicing

Service: engine oil & filter every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Pollen (cabin) filter every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Air filter element every 42,000 mi or 4 yrs
Diesel fuel filter every 42,000 mi or 4 yrs
DPF & EGR health check every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
AdBlue level check every 3 months
Coolant change (10-year) every 10 yrs
Brakes, tyres & suspension inspection every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Brake fluid change every 3 yrs
Transfer box & locking-diff oil every 60,000 mi or 5 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & differentials every 60,000 mi or 6 yrs
Air suspension check every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Electric parking brake check every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Underbody & corrosion check every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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