Mitsubishi L200 2.5 DI-D Engine Replacement Compare Prices & Get Quotes

A rebuilt 4D56 engine supply-only typically costs £2,195+, with used units from £825-£1,895 and reconditioned from £1,125-£1,895 [THIRD-PARTY - Replacement Engines UK, Ideal Engines]. Fitted costs add £650-£910 labour at an independent specialist, bringing the total to £2,800-£3,500 for a fitted rebuilt engine.

The most common early warning is reduced engine power, increased fuel consumption, and black exhaust smoke. You may also notice the engine jerking at idle or the engine management light illuminating with DPF-related fault codes (P2002 and P2004 are common).

• Reduced engine performance
• Black smoke from exhaust
• Engine management light on
• Increased fuel consumption

For a 2010-2016 L200 2.5 DI-D valued at £6,000-£16,000, a rebuilt engine at £2,195+ supply-only (£2,800-£3,500 fitted) is typically well within the vehicle's value. For very early 2005-2008 examples valued under £4,000, a used engine is often more cost-effective than a rebuilt unit.

A typical 4D56 engine replacement takes 10-14 hours of labour at an independent specialist. Supply-only engines are usually delivered within 3-5 working days, with supply-and-fit turnaround typically 5-7 days from booking to collection.

The 4D56 engine was offered in multiple power outputs over its production life: 128 hp (early 2005-2007), 136 hp (2007-2015, UK best-seller), 167 hp (2010-2015), and 178 hp (2015-2019). The higher-output versions use different turbos and ECU calibrations but share the same 2,477 cc block.

With regular maintenance including timely timing belt changes, fuel filter changes, and appropriate driving to allow DPF regeneration, the 4D56 can achieve 150,000-200,000 miles. Timing belt replacement is critical - the 4D56 is an interference engine where belt failure causes valve and piston damage.