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Siwynne



Member Since: 04 Nov 2016
Location: West lancs
Posts: 578

England 
Daily driver, firewood hauler, jet ski launcher, dads taxi. 2013 110 usw now with 145k on covered just under 20k last year. I break it lots and have rebuilt the engine twice. Once after an oil pump failure and then 20k later a blocked piston cooling jet. Takes me about three long days (14hr days) to remove rebuild and refit if I have all the parts.
Post #1035719 26th May 2024 10:36am
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rustandoil



Member Since: 08 Sep 2012
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 738

England 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey
Now that everything (nearly) is fixed my 110 is back on daily driver duties Thumbs Up
Post #1035806 27th May 2024 12:30pm
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Jabberwocky



Member Since: 27 Oct 2021
Location: Luxembourg
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Luxembourg 
It will be once we sell up and go travelling for a couple of years.
Post #1035903 28th May 2024 1:54pm
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The Phantom Menace



Member Since: 15 Feb 2024
Location: Antwerp
Posts: 11

Belgium 
I have a new Land Rover Defender since February. We don't use it as a daily car. We adapt depending on the destination, the number of people we have to take with us (I have the 110 - 7 seater), the luggage, etc.

When we need to be in the city or drive short distances, we usually go with my MY 2016 Peugeot 208 (3 doors).



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 Spec: Land Rover New Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE - P400
Post #1036749 7th Jun 2024 9:12am
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shaynecm



Member Since: 10 May 2024
Location: Norwich
Posts: 63

United Kingdom 
Bowbearer wrote:
Used it nearly everyday for last 22 years for everything.

Have to use wife's car when we have to go to Norwich as every Car Park has a height barrier.

Very 110 unfriendly.


Rolling with laughter

I have since found out that a 110 on 16 inch boost's with BFG AT's at 36 psi have about 2-4mm clearance between the roof of the 110 and Castle mall ceiling, if that helps? - by the time you hit! the height balls and they drag along the roof Big Cry it's too late and your committed.

got in/parked/out just!
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Will.I.AM



Member Since: 16 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 413

United Kingdom 2005 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Kaikoura Stone
Just seen this thread! - from this.....



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to this.....



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And used for a min of 40 miles a day Defender 130 HCPU TD5
Post #1036767 7th Jun 2024 12:07pm
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Bowbearer



Member Since: 12 Aug 2022
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 170

United Kingdom 1985 Defender 110 200 Tdi SW Auto Baltic Blue
Shanecm,

When I tried going down the Ramp into Castle Mall a bloke in HiViz suddenly appeared shouting NO! NO!

I had to turn round over the big kirbs, good job I was in the right vehicle.

He told me a Susuki Jimly had gone in the week before and the CB aerial took out loads of lights.

Now I have the roof tent the only one I can find to park is the one opposite Toys are us.
Post #1037002 10th Jun 2024 9:26am
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Ianb



Member Since: 25 Oct 2023
Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Alaska White
We've got the Defender and a car, so I/we tend to alternate between the two as to which is more convenient at the moment.... Plus with some city driving the petrol seems a little more "eco friendly" Rolling Eyes

.....for a 2.5 turbo petrol that is Whistle ...

But I much prefer the defender. Visibility is great and even better, others tend to actually see you and drive like you're actually there on the road as well! In the car you're totally invisible to cars, bikes, motorbikes, pedestrians etc etc The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html
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Post #1037131 11th Jun 2024 2:54pm
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shaynecm



Member Since: 10 May 2024
Location: Norwich
Posts: 63

United Kingdom 
Bowbearer wrote:

Now I have the roof tent the only one I can find to park is the one opposite Toys are us.


if you want to get a bit closer try Rouen Road there is a open car park there also and works if you want city or Riverside.
Post #1037132 11th Jun 2024 3:08pm
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Mother superior



Member Since: 05 Aug 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 504

United Kingdom 
I used to daily the 110 but eventually decided to supplement the fleet with something economical, reliable, trouble free and cheap to live with.
So I did the right thing and bought a 20 year old D3…
I’m available for sound financial advice anytime……

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 Oh woe, oh woe
My crusty old landrover,
It will not go.
Post #1038279 24th Jun 2024 3:06pm
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