DPF efficiency below threshold on Land Rover — 2.7/3.0 TDV6 and 2.0 Ingenium DPF clogged.
Land Rover P2002 — DPF efficiency below threshold on Land Rover — 2.7/3.0 TDV6 and 2.0 Ingenium DPF clogged. Typical UK independent garage cost: £260–£3200.
What actually causes P2002 on a Land Rover
TDV6 DPF P2002 from low-mileage school-run use is common. Forced regen via SDD/Pathfinder before quoting replacement. Genuine Land Rover DPFs are eye-watering.
Land Rover engines that log P2002
- 2.7 TDV6 (Discovery 3)
- 3.0 TDV6 (Discovery 4)
- 2.0 Ingenium TD4 (Disco Sport)
How we diagnose P2002 on a Land Rover
- DPF differential pressure live
- Forced regen via Pathfinder
- DPF ultrasonic clean
- OEM-only replacement
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
Aftermarket DPFs on TDV6 fail emissions and don't physically fit some Disco 4 variants — OEM only.
Land Rover P2002 repair cost in the UK
Expect £260–£3200 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Land Rover are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.
Bob's workshop tip
Disco 4 TDV6 P2002 — regen + clean + driving habits conversation. £200 if you can save the DPF.
Codes usually seen alongside P2002 on Land Rover
- P2463
- P244A
Symptoms drivers report with P2002
- The 'Engine Service Now' message on the dash, often without a limp mode initially.
- Thick black soot deposits around the inside of the tailpipe (it should be clean enough to eat off).
- A heavy smell of diesel fumes inside the cabin when sitting at traffic lights.
- The car seems to perform fine but the 'DPF Full' warning keeps popping up every 50 miles.
- Excessive cooling fan noise because the car is constantly trying (and failing) to start a regeneration.
Repairs that clear P2002
- Static regen on scan tool
- Replace pressure sensor
- Injector leak-off test
- Chemical DPF clean, replace if blocked >80%
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P2002 guide.