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Tim in Scotland



Member Since: 23 May 2007
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In my TDi300 the only security “feature” I added was the Optimil quick release steering wheel and the column cover. In my 2020 L663 110 I added nothing but this week as I’ll shortly be venturing to an airport long term carpark and later in May down south into the badlands of North Yorkshire I purchased a whacking great motorcycle chain from Halfords.
Why? It’s the first time I’ve been worried not about having the car stolen but really concerned about having the spare wheel removed while parked in strange places…….. £39 for a little bit of piece of mind€ to delay the thief a bit longer at his job if I cannot back the car up against solid wall.
It doesn’t live on the car full time, only when the car is parked overnight in places where the security isn’t that great.


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Click image to enlarge Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
Post #989750 21st Apr 2023 8:47am
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
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lt's a good idea.

Spare wheel theft is definitely an issue, unless like me you have the white steel wheels
lt seems you can't give them away.
Post #989797 21st Apr 2023 11:38am
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Mudlark



Member Since: 14 Oct 2022
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Has anyone had experience of a Ghost Immobiliser fitted to a new Defender as I am about to take delivery and a little concerned about theft but heartening to read that they are not that easy to steal.
Any comments gratefully received.
Post #994381 29th May 2023 12:25pm
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DrRob



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Mudlark - did you have Ghost fitted in the end? MY25 90 D350 X-Dynamic HSE in Silicon Silver and coil sprung
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many Range Rovers and Land Rovers over the years 😂
1949 80" - still in family since 1975
Post #1029670 28th Mar 2024 7:55pm
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johnlad



Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
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I’ve a ghost on my d300, once you get used to the starting sequence it’s great, but initially you’d forget, the car would start but as soon as you got into gear it would shut down. Then wait a few seconds and go with correct starting sequence and all good.
It becomes second nature.
Post #1029699 29th Mar 2024 7:29am
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DrRob



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Thanks. Does your remote start on In control app still work with the ghost fitted? I’ve heard you need to mention it on install MY25 90 D350 X-Dynamic HSE in Silicon Silver and coil sprung
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many Range Rovers and Land Rovers over the years 😂
1949 80" - still in family since 1975
Post #1029702 29th Mar 2024 7:34am
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Mudlark



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DrRob wrote:
Mudlark - did you have Ghost fitted in the end?


Hi DrRob, Yes I did have it fitted and so far all good. It took a little time to get the PIN sequence off by heart but it's a great security blanket as it would be nigh on impossible for anyone else to guess the sequence even if they knew it was installed. It has a service mode when it needs to go to the dealership but this also has a background setting so even if it was stolen from the dealership it couldn't be taken too far.
Post #1029725 29th Mar 2024 9:55am
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Telemarkskier



Member Since: 20 Jul 2020
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apart from the coolant header tank replacement work, my 2020 Defender had recalls for :- N815 NFSM Wired Updates and N888- Security enhancement (Phase 4)

Click image to enlarge 2020 Defender 110 SE 240D: Fuji White.
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2007 Freelander2 HSE (man)
Post #1029730 29th Mar 2024 11:05am
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johnlad



Member Since: 18 Dec 2023
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DrRob wrote:
Thanks. Does your remote start on In control app still work with the ghost fitted? I’ve heard you need to mention it on install

I’ve never used the remote start so cannot comment on that, but I can’t ever see a reason for me to start the car without being there. Also all remote features are off whilst in Guardian mode.
Post #1029737 29th Mar 2024 1:38pm
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Soup Dragon



Member Since: 22 Sep 2023
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Telemarkskier - why have you been charged for recall work, this should be FOC even if you are out of warranty?
Post #1029739 29th Mar 2024 2:04pm
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Telemarkskier



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Its just their internal audit trail. Bill goes to Land Rover warranty claims not my wallet! That empties quick enough when filling up with diesel. 2020 Defender 110 SE 240D: Fuji White.
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2007 Freelander2 HSE (man)
Post #1029748 29th Mar 2024 3:06pm
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martinf



Member Since: 30 Nov 2020
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My dealer has asked me to book my MY2022 P300 110 in for security update N693.

I am unclear why others have a different update number. Is it because mine is petrol rather than diesel I wonder?
Post #1029758 29th Mar 2024 4:51pm
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LR Nuts



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Thieves will now be carrying chain saws.
Post #1038710 29th Jun 2024 1:16pm
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lightning



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Nice idea but

Get in that Defender and drive away, you'd barely notice the chain break.
Post #1038720 29th Jun 2024 4:47pm
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Moo



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Telemarkskier wrote:
apart from the coolant header tank replacement work, my 2020 Defender had recalls for :- N815 NFSM Wired Updates and N888- Security enhancement (Phase 4)

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Had mine done at Dick Lovett Melksham foc. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1038736 29th Jun 2024 7:11pm
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