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DavidS



Member Since: 14 Apr 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 55
United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
is this what I should expect?
Firstly strangely enough I love my Defender despite its gremlins, however,

In the few months I have owned it;

Clutch replaced - spring collapsed
Indicators stopped working - relay
EGR valve failed and replaced
MAF sensor failed and replaced

In the last month I have driven the dealers XF more than my Defender while I waited for parts and fitting etc.

I know I should do it myself, but it is under warranty and I am time short due to work commitments.

So, is this the future?..... do I have to allocate every weekend to fixing something? 2 LandRovers, and counting!
Post #369886 6th Nov 2014 7:12am
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sharkey964



Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: On a muddy track
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France 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Welcome to the joys of Defender ownership. Very Happy
Post #369888 6th Nov 2014 7:22am
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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Well, I've just had the pleasure driving a lovely Evoque due to the dealer replacing the seal of the crankshaft and gearbox, a completely new clutch because of the springs you mentioned and a leakage.
I have the car for over a year and a half and no matter how many times they fiddled with it, including replacement of the indicator stalk, it never stayed on making driving a 130 a bit dangerous in crowded cities because of the many cyclists we have.
They finally fixed it for ten minutes. I Now have to turn the I dicators off myself most of the time... Rolling Eyes
I lost count of the times I've driven Evoques and Freelanders in all kinds off specs, still love my 130 though.
Best of luck with your Defender! Mr. Green
Post #369889 6th Nov 2014 7:23am
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
They are not all like that. I have a 2010 model and other than factory recalls I've not had any problems with it.

Clutches are an issue sometimes as are egrs buy overall for a hand built vehicle they are good.. Enjoy ownership Thumbs Up
Post #369892 6th Nov 2014 7:36am
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pjb



Member Since: 08 Apr 2009
Location: Sunny Oxford
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In my 14 months of defender ownership she has only visited the dealer for a service Thumbs Up sold due to personal reasons so they can be built A1 Thumbs Up 2020 P300 HSE
Post #369899 6th Nov 2014 8:13am
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
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Wales 
I've had Four now with no major problems to report on any of them.
Once yours is sorted it will be fine.
you are right to use your warranty Thumbs Up
Post #369902 6th Nov 2014 8:30am
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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
pjb wrote:
...they can be built A1 Thumbs Up


I believe it probably has to do with who built it for you. In my case I even had to fix the rear floor myself because they missed a whole line of screws along the bulkhead. Nevertheless, apart from it's problems it's a joy to own it. Cool
Post #369903 6th Nov 2014 8:39am
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strang



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
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DavidS



Member Since: 14 Apr 2014
Location: North East
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Cheers guys, and thanks for the membership of 'the bloody knuckle club'.

I am hopeful that once you have worked through it, you can enjoy it. I haven't even started bolting extra bits on yet! 2 LandRovers, and counting!
Post #369993 6th Nov 2014 8:24pm
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Same as a few above,,
Just got Puma No 5,, Bar abs lead, headlamp rings, Mud flap brks, that's the lot on all of them in over 7 years California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #370004 6th Nov 2014 9:04pm
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CRJ



Member Since: 12 Mar 2011
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Denmark 1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi ST Alpine White
I have the same thoughts about my defender - 130 2008.. I spend about 4.000- 6.000 € a year to keep it driving - I know I have been in bad luck about engine - but overall - egr, clutch - clutch again, manifold, turbo etc… Have been looking at a brand new 4*4 160 hp Mercedes Sprinter with a 6 year service plan - but every time my 130 drives well I forget all about Mercedes…. 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003
Post #370270 8th Nov 2014 5:21am
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GEllis



Member Since: 21 Nov 2013
Location: Cornwall
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England 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Indus Silver
I run three 2.2 defenders, one being my Dailey drive. My 12plate with 65k miles has just been recovered under warranty with an oil pump failure, call today from dealer looking like a replacement engine. Dealer support great and we just love the defenders, hard working and just the job for our business. Wouldn't be without them.
Post #371147 11th Nov 2014 9:04pm
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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
CRJ wrote:
I have the same thoughts about my defender - 130 2008.. I spend about 4.000- 6.000 € a year to keep it driving - I know I have been in bad luck about engine - but overall - egr, clutch - clutch again, manifold, turbo etc… Have been looking at a brand new 4*4 160 hp Mercedes Sprinter with a 6 year service plan - but every time my 130 drives well I forget all about Mercedes….


I had over-luxurious VW Transporter van for a year or so. Very reliable, cheap to maintain and fuel efficient. I found it as boring as it was good. Forget about the Mercedes I'd say...
Post #371166 11th Nov 2014 9:44pm
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CRJ



Member Since: 12 Mar 2011
Location: Sealand - Denmark
Posts: 253
Denmark 1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi ST Alpine White
That is funny - i had a transporter 4*4 for about 8 months before I bought the defender I have now….Very boring... Laughing
When I bought my 130 I planned to keep it for 15 years + but now I am a bit worried about all the electronics in it… Confused
Best regards
Christian 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003
Post #371201 12th Nov 2014 4:23am
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