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| 91dm Member Since: 26 Feb 2024 Location: Ireland Posts: 17  
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Hello!
Having covered over 40k miles in my Defender, I think it’s an unbelievable all rounder and very happy with my choice! I ordered in November 21 and collected in February 22. It’s a D250 S with air suspension and in Carpathian grey. Here’s some pictures of the last 40k miles. Collection day!  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Protective stuff. It’s my first brand new car so wanted to try and protect it as best I could so sprayed underneath and ceramic coated the paint. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge First impressions. I covered the first few thousand miles very quickly, very impressed! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Side steps. First modification was to fit a set of genuine side steps, overall a straight forward task, lots of clips to take off and plastic to cut. It could be made much easier from the factory. I think the silver works well with the bumpers and wheels overall. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Ceramic coating. First wash to see how the ceramic coating was doing, a good pressure washing will take most of the dirt off. A quick wash then brings it back to looking very shiny. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Diesel MPG. Some MPG figures 3 months in! Click image to enlarge 6 Months in. 7k miles into ownership all is going well so far, very impressed with the Defender, its exceeded my expectations. The good and bad + Positives | Ride and engine/gearbox combo, tech, all round ability - Not so good | Boot area is small for the overall size Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Family fleet. Click image to enlarge Best MPG. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge MPG empty trailer Click image to enlarge MPG with car transporter Click image to enlarge 2 Years in. Coming up on 30k miles now with no issues to report. The on board computer says an average of 33.2MPG which is a mixture of town and motorway driving with mixed towing. I managed to pick up a set of wheels which I've been looking for a long time, 20" with diamond cut faces, I think they suit the Defender very well! While I had the wheels off, I gave all a quick clean up. I've gone from a 19" to 20" however it works out the same overall diameter. I really like this style of wheel, I think it works well with the colour and there's a much better selection of all terrain tyres in 20". I've noticed no difference in comfort going to the 20", possibly a slight improvement in handling however hard to tell. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge First fault. Unfortunately, the engine light decided at around 30k miles it wanted to make an appearance. The code reader gave a EGR fault, quick phone call and it was booked in for inspection. A new valve and cooler was fitted which made absolutely no difference. It's a full day round trip to the local dealer for me and the service was so bad I decided I wouldn't go back. After some internet research I managed to trace the fault down to a clogged pipe leading to the exhaust pressure sensor. A quick clean out and all has been good since. I'm not sure is this a euro 6 diesel issue or the fact I was using the pre heat function all winter letting the car sit for 10 mins before starting my journey. Click image to enlarge The pipe was clogged with carbon which I managed to clean out with some strong wire. Click image to enlarge New wheels! Some images of the new wheels, have really transformed the look of it in my eyes! I'm currently up to 36k miles and will be soon due it's fourth oil change. Plenty of towing done in the last while with no issues to report. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Ceramic coating after 40k miles. I’ve covered over 40k miles now and the carbon collective coating is holding up very well. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Summary so far. So coming up on 3 years in I’m still very glad I went with the Defender. It covers all basis, comfortable, fast enough, good on fuel, been reliable so far, excellent on/off road and when towing. My only issues have been the EGR fault code and a front tensioner started making a noise at 20k miles (common issue I think). Otherwise it has just had regular servicing. Mods. I would like to upgrade the current speakers, I only have the base setup. Would like to improve the light setup for winter time, reversing lights and possibly a front light bar. Thanks for reading! |
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20th Oct 2024 7:36pm |
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| jim4244 Member Since: 13 Apr 2014 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 763  
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Lovely looking car and glad that you are happy with it
Jim |
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21st Oct 2024 5:34am |
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| Tyrrell3 Member Since: 08 Oct 2024 Location: Poole Posts: 6 
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Yes great review thanks for posting
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21st Oct 2024 4:02pm |
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