Land Rover Defender 2.5 TD5 122hp Remap
Expected gains of +28 BHP and +65 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓BHP+28 hp (23%)
Standard
122 hp
Tuned
150 hp
Torque+65 Nm (22%)
Standard
300 Nm
Tuned
365 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighLand Rover Defender 2.5 TD5 122hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Land Rover Defender 2.5 TD5 122hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2000 - 2007 diesel engine from 122 BHP to 150 BHP and from 300 Nm to 365 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Land Rover Defender can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 3rdof 9 Land Rover Defender engines by power gain
- 37%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 52%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Land Rover Defender 2.5 TD5 122hp is a 2.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 122 BHP and 300 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 150 BHP and 365 Nm — a gain of around 28 BHP (23%) and 65 Nm (22%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
From a technical perspective, the transmission is many variants use zf 8-speed automatic (where fitted)..
Considerations: Older diesel: injector, turbo and intake condition can affect results; ensure maintenance is up to date.
Fuel economy note: possible improvement with conservative driving.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Older diesel: injector, turbo and intake condition can affect results; ensure maintenance is up to date.