Yip welcome to the Zone. I second the possibility of it being a over/underboost problem caused by incorrect wastegate functioning. I had the same symptoms and adjusting wastegate actuator and turbo boost fixed it. Good luck.

Some feedback guys. The fault was loose nuts on turbo wastegate. This caused what the mechanics call 'kangarooing' - almost feels like a misfire at 3000 rpms and above. Actuator length adjusted, bolts tightened, everything back to PERFECT. Thanks for the input.

Will check filter and pressure regulator this weekend and report back. Thanks.

Yip. I checked them, they are new.

Serviced a month ago. Is it possible that fuel filter was somehow incorrectly fitted? My gut feel is that the car is under-fueling.

I have a strange phenomenon with my TD5 at present. And I hope someone can help please. The car pulls incredibly well with lots of torque and smooth power - until about 3000rpms. Thereafter it makes more and more noise and vibration without any more power or "oomph". Like it runs out of...

My Defender 110 TD5 2003 model has a rev problem as follows. At standstill it will easily rev to 4000rpm +. But once driving, I can't go over 3000rpm (even on a slight downhill). I have new injectors, new turbo, bigger intercooler, tried various ECU maps but currently back to standard. Power and...

Hi Ttuck3r, has your TD5's problem been cured yet? If so, what was the fault?