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Tractorman

Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Inverclyde
Posts: 41

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Indus Silver

Many thanks for the further advice. It is strange that my Defender failed its MOT at 4 years old in 2015 and at 24k miles - worn rear shock absorber bushes. On the basis that these was original factory fitted shocks it didn't say much about Land Rover quality - maybe I was unlucky.

18th Jun 2024 10:12am

Vitesse

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Sussex
Posts: 381

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

I have had my Puma from new in 2015. It’s done 95k and have replaced the lower rear shock bushes 3 times. The shocks are still very good 2015 90 XS Santorini Black

28th Jun 2024 11:59am

TexasRover

Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 1060

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White

Bushings are cheap and easy to replace. Unfortunately rubber quality is unpredictable so you might need to replace quicker than you had wanted.

Shock (to be correct dampers) either fail outright (oil loss etc) or become just less effective over time. Still acceptable but loosing damping ability.

Since they are so easily to replace, if you want to refresh your ride, just get a standard set OEM and it could really tighten up your car.

28th Jun 2024 12:51pm

Tractorman

Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Inverclyde
Posts: 41

Thanks guys for further info - much appreciated

29th Jun 2024 9:01am

Chicken Drumstick

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Near MK
Posts: 738

Tractorman wrote:
Many thanks for the further advice. It is strange that my Defender failed its MOT at 4 years old in 2015 and at 24k miles - worn rear shock absorber bushes. On the basis that these was original factory fitted shocks it didn't say much about Land Rover quality - maybe I was unlucky.

Do you know which bush specifically? If it is just the bottom of the shock to the axle. Then failing a car for that is pretty harsh. I’d suggest a new MoT station next time too. Chances are the rubber was only slightly cracked. If there was movement you’d have been hearing a clonk when driving. And even then simply doing the nut up a bit more would probably solve it.

The front upper bush they wouldn’t be able to see and I’d be amazed the upper rear bush had failed. Although again you’d probably hear and feel it if it had.

29th Jun 2024 9:34am

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