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| J77 Member Since: 04 Nov 2019 Location: Fife Posts: 3403  
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No issues so far with mine, or any LR previous. So long as you give it a good run regular it will be fine. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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12th Jan 2022 8:02pm |
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| lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2825 
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Thank you for the reply.
What would you class as a "good run" and how often is it necessary to do it? |
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12th Jan 2022 8:22pm |
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| Telemarkskier Member Since: 20 Jul 2020 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 126
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had my 240D for 18 months, mostly local journeys due to Covid limitations, <6miles between stops. A few longer journeys but not often. No issues that I am aware of for now. 2020 Defender 110 SE 240D: Fuji White.
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE 2007 Freelander2 HSE (man) |
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12th Jan 2022 8:36pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I think that the issues with the Evoque (and Disco Sport) were a consequence of the way that the engines are configured in those particular models - something to do with the packaging of the DPF form memory - and don't affect the larger models. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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12th Jan 2022 8:43pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2642  
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LRA, i agree with you. At the time the dealers were having to ask new owners to sign a form agreeing that they would have to pay for oil changes due to oil dilution outside of the standard two year servicing.
Basically once again, another JLR  up that the consumer has to deal with....... then they wonder why those owners went elsewhere....... |
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12th Jan 2022 9:04pm |
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| J77 Member Since: 04 Nov 2019 Location: Fife Posts: 3403
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Your trip to wales should be fine. Every couple of weeks I take mine for a run around the coast but I will be getting an oil service done at a year old rather that wait the two years. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue |
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12th Jan 2022 9:07pm |
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| haymeister Member Since: 24 May 2021 Location: Saitama Posts: 266 
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I have the D300 and not had any issues so far on short trips (albeit I've only had the car for just under a month)
I've done 34 trips under 6.2 miles (10km) out of a total of 59 trips. Fuel economy will be poor, but that is to be expected. I averaged 20.6mpg or 7.3km/l over said 34 trips. 22MY Defender 110 D300 S in Pangea Green and Contrast White Roof IG defender_japan "Hulk san" |
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13th Jan 2022 2:19am |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106
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I’ve had my D300 for 12 months, 10500 miles. Many short journeys, and a long journey perhaps once a month. No issues. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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13th Jan 2022 6:55am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Put the question in writing to your dealer and see what they are willing to commit to? Your usage does not seem to be ideal for a modern diesel. I'm in a similar boat with regard to the Grenadier. As much as I want the diesel, I think the petrol may be the way to go. However, I've yet to fully understand the implications of having a GPF. |
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13th Jan 2022 7:13am |
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| TJH1985 Member Since: 22 Aug 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 238
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Not a Defender, but our 4.4 SDV8 Full Fat only lasted 8 months after its last service before needing a oil service due to oil dilution this year. COVID has meant it hasn’t been on many long journeys, but it still goes 10/15 minutes down a dual carriageway twice a day 5 days a week.
Dealer refused to service it under its service plan as it wasn’t due and wanted 190+ Vat to diagnose why it required a early service despite saying it was highly likely due to oil dilution but they had to confirm. In future it’s no big deal, we have the diagnostics to read the percentage and it was £80 in oil. 
I also read that JLR had moved to 10% from 7% in newer models, if so that probably helps allot. |
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13th Jan 2022 8:02am |
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| TJH1985 Member Since: 22 Aug 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 238
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Some more info for the older platforms:
Click image to enlarge |
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13th Jan 2022 8:10am |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106
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Here’s the DPF condition report on mine. As said, mainly short journeys over the past year. It’s not had a service yet or needed any adblu. 10450 miles.
Click image to enlarge 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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13th Jan 2022 9:10am |
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| lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2825
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ls the above likely to apply to the Defender 3.0 diesel? As most of my journeys are less than 20 minutes!!
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13th Jan 2022 9:18am |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1106
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Mine is a Defender 3 litre diesel. D300 version. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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13th Jan 2022 11:35am |
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