2008 LR3 overheating -coolant not circulating

[Docddd]

After blowing out a head gasket, I decided to just buy another good used engine rather than trying to repair mine. While searching, someone told me that he thought that there is a Ford engine that is almost exactly the same engine that comes with the LR3. Anyone have any thoughts on that?

 

[Excelsior]

Try checking for the hoses connected to the thermostat if thermostat is opening up and working... I had the same problem with one of my previous D2 and one of my LR3, I bought a bnew thermostat from the dealer but was defective, well not actually defective, probably just needed a break-in...
I boiled the thermostat in water first then install it on the truck, making sure it’s working fine after seeing that it opens up fine and won’t get stuck..

Here’s a video(gif) and photos from the D2 thermostat... observe the water level..

Hope this helps!