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Trevor Wright



Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
Battery Life and recommended replacements
The battery on my '08 90 is possibly showing signs of impending end-of-life, at least from the indications on my CTEK Battery Conditioner.

My question is, how long is a good life on the battery (8 years?) and if this is the end then are there recommended replacements and suppliers?

Thanks for your advice. Trevor Wright
'08 90 TDCi/TD4 XS SW
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Laurie



Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
My original one was replaced at 8 years.
I put an OE part in it's place. 
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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
I've still got the original one as the main starter battery on mine, not far off 15 years old now and used every day Thumbs Up
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miker



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rioja Red
I wouldn't be too upset at 8 years, dependent on your usage cycle. The best real test is a proper drop test.

In terms of replacements, stick with a half decent brand (varta, Bosch, yuasa etc) and pick the correct rating and you'll be fine.

Unless you have a winch or spend long periods of time using accessories with the engine off, then you may want to think about your options a bit more!
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johnszs



Member Since: 16 Aug 2010
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Alveston Red
I would say genuine but i bought one to replace a 8year old original but it failed after 2 years, i swaped it for a oddasey 1700 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
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defender9



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Varta are tops in my book.
Post #571358 16th Oct 2016 8:30pm
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