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Zed



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Does the new Defender have a blind spot?
Overtaking in the 2nd lane of a dual carriageway I very nearly got taken out by a white Defender and had to take serious evasive action. Obviously a dozy driver but it did make me wonder if any owners experienced any issues with blind spots? WARNING.
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Post #934258 19th Dec 2021 4:09pm
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TRGRichie



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Sounds like he didn’t look at his blind spot indicators on the mirrors before manoeuvring L663 90ht
Post #934263 19th Dec 2021 4:26pm
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martinf



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A slightly different issue but nevertheless related to visibility is the lack of visible lighting on the sides of the rear wings.

I was reversing out of a small drive onto a busy road and a driver coming along the road commented that I was almost invisible side on. Looking at other cars, rear lights typically wrap around the side to give side on visibility.

Seems an odd design fault in 2021.

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Post #934270 19th Dec 2021 5:23pm
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Gareth



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The only blind spot I notice is the one caused by the door mirrors. Combined with the thick A post, it’s quite a large area you can’t see. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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Post #934290 19th Dec 2021 7:29pm
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J77



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Can’t say I’ve had much issues with blind spots, the B-pillars are quite thick. Overall visibility seems pretty decent. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #934298 19th Dec 2021 7:51pm
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walfy



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martinf wrote:
A slightly different issue but nevertheless related to visibility is the lack of visible lighting on the sides of the rear wings.

I was reversing out of a small drive onto a busy road and a driver coming along the road commented that I was almost invisible side on. Looking at other cars, rear lights typically wrap around the side to give side on visibility.

Seems an odd design fault in 2021.


Isn't it against the highway code to reverse onto a road? 110 D250 SE HT
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Post #934530 21st Dec 2021 12:24pm
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htb2



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Think its only A roads and above, not that that stops people....
Post #934536 21st Dec 2021 12:52pm
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martinf



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Rule 201 says "When using a driveway, reverse in and drive out if you can."
Post #934554 21st Dec 2021 4:10pm
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dshark1



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Just got my defender, only complaint I have with the Blindspot monitoring is the lack of no sound to alert the driver of another vehicle. Only lights
Post #996556 17th Jun 2023 3:33am
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Co1



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Loire Blue
Blind spot on the 90HT (and I guess 110HT) is huge. Blind spot indicators are a good send. Do you know whether it was a HT.
Post #996568 17th Jun 2023 7:10am
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Nuclear Nick



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dshark1 wrote:
Just got my defender, only complaint I have with the Blindspot monitoring is the lack of no sound to alert the driver of another vehicle. Only lights


If you leave Blind Spot Assist on you will get a steering correction and audible alert if you attempt a lane change with another vehicle in the blind spot monitoring area.

On UK motorways if there was an audible alert with blind spot monitoring it would be sounding off continuously!
Post #996579 17th Jun 2023 7:56am
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dshark1



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Co1 wrote:
Blind spot on the 90HT (and I guess 110HT) is huge. Blind spot indicators are a good send. Do you know whether it was a HT.


Yes, I am just use to getting audible sound when u turn on signal prior to lane change, if there is a vehicle on your side. It seems here that u have to actually engage in the lane change prior… is this correct?
Post #996613 17th Jun 2023 1:17pm
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dshark1



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Nuclear Nick wrote:
dshark1 wrote:
Just got my defender, only complaint I have with the Blindspot monitoring is the lack of no sound to alert the driver of another vehicle. Only lights


If you leave Blind Spot Assist on you will get a steering correction and audible alert if you attempt a lane change with another vehicle in the blind spot monitoring area.

On UK motorways if there was an audible alert with blind spot monitoring it would be sounding off continuously!


I am use to getting the audible signal once u turn on signal light if there is another vehicle. But I do understand what you are saying. Thx for that.
Post #996614 17th Jun 2023 1:20pm
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ginjez



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black
Ever since I first saw the pre production Defender I thought the rear lights were a safety concern for two reasons. The recess design holds dirt and snow that doesn't melt because LEDs don't produce heat and secondly they don't wrap around the body to give any light output to side of vehicle. I think all Defenders should have the US style side markers for this reason.
Post #996705 18th Jun 2023 8:06am
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lightning



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l've got a 90 HT and have had no issues with "blind spots" However l drove a van for 14 years so am used to vehicles of this type.

You just have to take more care when driving it.
Post #996775 18th Jun 2023 6:18pm
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