Replacing an Evoque engine costs very different amounts depending on the generation and engine code. Two Evoques of a similar age can be several thousand pounds apart.
Independent specialists currently advertise replacement units from about:
- £2,000 for an early 2.2 diesel;
- £3,100–£3,500 for a 2.0 Ingenium;
- £4,200–£4,400 for the latest mild-hybrid versions.
Fitting can add roughly £650–£1,500. VAT treatment varies between suppliers.
Before you agree to anything, it is worth checking that replacement is really needed. Many Ingenium failures start with timing-chain wear or oil dilution, and these can sometimes be repaired.
Which Evoque Engine Are You Replacing?
Engines by Generation
Generation | Years (approx.) | Diesel | Petrol | Notes |
| First generation (L538) | 2011–2015 | 2.2 TD4 / SD4 / eD4 (224DT) | 2.0 Si4 | Ford-derived engines |
| L538 facelift | 2015–2018 | 2.0 Ingenium (204DTD) | 2.0 Ingenium (PT204, from about 2017) | Ingenium era begins |
| Second generation (L551) | 2019 onwards | 204DTD, later mild hybrid (D150–D200) | PT204 (P200–P300); P300e plug-in hybrid | MHEV units are usually dearer |
These dates are approximate, and sources disagree on the exact changeover years. Confirm your engine code against your VIN before buying a unit.
RR Engine Works' Evoque engine page lists the codes it supplies and rebuilds.
How Much Does an Evoque Engine Replacement Cost?
The figures below are advertised by third parties. They are not RR Engine Works prices.
Advertised UK Prices Compared
Engine / generation | Source | Option | Price | Scope / VAT |
| 2.2 TD4 (L538) | Engine Finders | Rebuilt/reconditioned average | £2,000 | VAT stated as included |
| 2.2 SD4 224DT (L538) | EngineTrust listing | Used, 78k miles | £2,195 + £70 delivery | Supply only; VAT not stated |
| 2.0 Si4 (L538) | Engine Finders | Average | £2,400 | VAT stated as included |
| 204DTD (L538 facelift / L551) | Engine Finders | Average | £3,100 / £3,300 | VAT stated as included |
| 204DTD | LandRoverEngine.uk | Reconditioned | £3,500–£5,800 | Supply only; VAT not stated |
| PT204 (L538 facelift / L551) | Engine Finders | Average | £3,300 / £3,500 | VAT stated as included |
| 204DTD MHEV / PT204 MHEV (L551 facelift) | Engine Finders | Average | £4,200 / £4,400 | VAT stated as included |
Sources: Engine Finders; LandRoverEngine.uk; EngineTrust.
These are averages and ranges from suppliers who define "rebuilt", "reconditioned" and "used" differently. They are not directly comparable.
Fitting, Extras and VAT
Fitting and labour
- LandRoverEngine.uk estimates fitting at £650–£1,500.
- It puts labour at roughly 10–14 hours, or 12–16 hours on the P300e plug-in hybrid.
What a full quote should cover
- Unit type and condition: used, reconditioned or rebuilt. Ask for mileage and test results.
- Transfer parts: whether the turbo, injectors, EGR and DPF are included or carried over from your old engine.
- Timing components: whether the timing chain or belt has been renewed on the replacement unit.
- Fluids and fixings: oil, filters, coolant, gaskets and mounts.
- Coding: ECU coding and software calibration. This is especially important on MHEV and PHEV cars.
- Root-cause work: for example, oil-system or DPF work where dilution caused the original failure.
- VAT, exchange charges and collection.
RR Engine Works' supply and fit service covers:
- removal of the old engine;
- transfer of ancillaries;
- consumables;
- ECU coding;
- a logged road test.
Bare-engine prices are quoted plus VAT.
Is Replacement the Right Answer?
Repair, Rebuild or Replace
Situation | Usual route |
| Rattle on cold start, no internal damage (2.0 Ingenium) | Timing chain replacement |
| DPF warnings, rising oil level, no mechanical damage | DPF replacement or repair, plus fixing the cause |
| Bearing or piston damage; block and crank salvageable | Engine rebuild |
| Seized engine, cracked block, or rebuild uneconomical | Engine replacement |
Older first-generation Evoques are often worth less than the cost of a fitted reconditioned engine. Compare the full quote with the car's value before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Evoque Engine Replacement Cost FAQs
How much does a Range Rover Evoque engine replacement cost?
Advertised units start at around £2,000 for an early 2.2 diesel. A 2.0 Ingenium is around £3,100–£3,500, and the latest mild-hybrid engines around £4,200–£4,400. Fitting adds roughly £650–£1,500, depending on the supplier.
Is the 2.2 diesel Evoque cheaper to replace?
Usually, yes. More used and reconditioned 2.2 units are available, and they are cheaper than the Ingenium or MHEV engines.
Does an Evoque engine replacement price include VAT?
Sometimes. Some advertised averages include VAT. Supply-only listings often don't say. Confirm VAT on the written quote.
Is it worth replacing the engine in an older Evoque?
It can be, if the rest of the car is sound. On early, high-mileage cars, compare the total cost with the car's market value.
Can a timing chain repair save my Evoque engine?
Often, if the problem is caught before the chain jumps or snaps. A cold-start rattle should be checked promptly.
For an Evoque engine quote, contact RR Engine Works on 01708 592377 via the contact page. Please share your registration, engine, mileage and symptoms.