Land Rover 37L (3.9 V8) Petrol Engine
Used & Reconditioned for Sale
3.9 V8, 3.9 Litre V8, Rover V8 3.9, 37D, 3.9 V8i
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Fits Land Rover Defender L316, Discovery 1 LJ, and Range Rover Classic models — also known as 3.9 V8, Rover V8 3.9, 37D. Verified fitment, fixed prices, UK delivery.
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Verified Fitment
Checked by registration
12-Month Warranty
On reconditioned units
UK Nationwide Delivery
2-4 working days
14-Day Returns
Uninstalled, full refund
Buy a 37L Engine for Your Vehicle
We stock 37L 3.9 V8 engines configured for Defender L316, Discovery 1, and Range Rover Classic. Each is priced for its specific vehicle fitment.
37L — Defender L316
Fits Defender 90/110/130 L316 1990–2000
1295
Coming soon37L — Discovery 1
Fits Discovery 1 LJ 1993–1998
1195
Coming soon37L — Range Rover Classic
Fits Range Rover Classic 1989–1994
1395
Coming soonFull 37L Compatibility
Every row below links to its vehicle-specific unit page. Use the registration checker to confirm fitment for your chassis.
| Model | Chassis | Variants | Years | Config. | Unit page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender 90/110/130 | L316 | 3.9 V8 (all body styles: Station Wagon, Cabrio, Pick Up) | 1990–2000 (some fitment to 2016\) | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| Discovery 1 | LJ (Series 1\) | 3.9 V8i | 1993–1998 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| Range Rover Classic | — | 3.9 V8 | 1989–1994 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
Confirm your exact specification with the registration checker above.
37L Engine Prices
We list 37L engines for each major application group. Prices shown are current lowest listed used prices.
| Application | Used from | Reconditioned from |
|---|---|---|
| 37L — Defender L316 | £1,295 | £2,395 |
| 37L — Discovery 1 | £1,195 | £2,250 |
| 37L — Range Rover Classic | £1,395 | £2,595 |
*Prices shown are current lowest listed prices and update as stock changes. The price on each listing is the price you pay — no hidden fees at checkout.*
What You Get with a 37L Engine
What You Get with a 37L Engine
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Used or reconditioned?
For Discovery 1 applications (Group 2), used units are widely available given strong donor parc, offering good value. For Defender and Range Rover Classic applications (Groups 1 and 3), reconditioned units are more commonly selected given higher vehicle values and restoration demand. The 3.9 V8 (37L) is the Rover V8 in its 3.9-litre configuration, fitted to the Defender, Discovery 1, and Range Rover Classic throughout the 1990s. Replacement demand is driven by camshaft wear, timing chain stretch, and cylinder head gasket failure on higher-mileage examples, common to this aluminium-block V8 design. A prepared 37L unit addresses these wear points with renewed timing components and inspected cylinder heads as standard.
37L Engine Buying FAQs
Answers to common fitment, condition, warranty and delivery questions.
A:Land Rover Defender L316 (1990–2000), Discovery 1 LJ (1993–1998), and Range Rover Classic (1989–1994).
A:Yes. 37L is Land Rover's engine code for the 3.9-litre Rover V8. It is the same physical engine as the Rover V8 3.9 fitted to Defenders, Discoveries, and Range Rover Classics.
A:For Discovery 1 applications (Group 2), used units are widely available given strong donor parc, offering good value. For Defender and Range Rover Classic applications (Groups 1 and 3), reconditioned units are more commonly selected given higher vehicle values and restoration demand.
A:Use our registration checker, check your V5C, and match the engine code stamp against 37L or 37D. Confirm chassis code: Defender (L316), Discovery 1 (LJ), Range Rover Classic.
A:6–12 month warranty depending on condition (used/recon). UK nationwide palletised delivery. Free compatibility check before dispatch.
Find Your 37L Engine Now
Enter your registration for an exact fitment check, then buy your 37L at the listed price. Check Fitment by Reg