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geobloke



Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
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United Kingdom 
I agree. 140k miles on a regularly serviced TD5 is nothing. Mine (a 2002 110 csw) has just turned 147k miles and has done Gibraltar and back this year as well as being my daily driver. She (Miffy) gets serviced every 6k miles or so and is a delight to drive.

Only problems I have had engine-wise are the ususal; Fuel regulator, belt tensioner pulley, injector seals, fuel heater seals, oh and a broken exhaust manifold stud which completely my fault. I had just had a remap and was enjoying it far too much... Whistle

TD5s really are not that difficult to maintain yourself and how many people have actually had troubles with the electrics?? I have not...

As always with Defenders, check out the chassis, bulkhead, door bottoms, gearboxes and engine thoroughly... Oh and do not believe a word the garage man says. Take your time, give it a darned good poke and a prod, take a torch with you. If he has nothing to hide he'll be fine with you crawling over and under it.

Long live TD5 Defenders... Thumbs Up


EDIT: I forgot to say, she is still on her original clutch too...
Post #289997 12th Dec 2013 11:07pm
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Orangeboy



Member Since: 24 Sep 2013
Location: Uk
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Just to add a little comparison I also drive a 2004 golf tdi with 140 miles on it and it far from without problems
But unlike the 110 the next mot could be the end of the golf as it's not worth a lot and I can get another very cheap

The golf also has some rust , leaks diesel , water leaks in , and has a nasty nock from a dual mass fly wheel
And has some odd electric issues.

It's less about how many miles but condition
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Mac87



Member Since: 06 Nov 2013
Location: Kent
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Thanks guys. I've picked it up and very happy with it. Only i already have a question! When i lock the car with the fob the horn honks twice, but it does lock. Also the red alarm light in the dash is doesnt flash when its locked it is just constantly illuminated. All doors/bonnet are firmly closed - any thoughts?
Post #290120 13th Dec 2013 4:24pm
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Lou Sparts



Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Horn sounding when locking is normaly an indication that a door/bonnet is not closed !

Is the alarm setting properly ? try locking the car on the remote and leaving a window open leave for a short while and stick your arm through the open window and see if it set the alarm off. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #290127 13th Dec 2013 4:46pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Two honks = door open

Make sure bonnet switch is ok or disconnect for retry of alarm set. If not that check all door switches operate interior light ok

Andy
Post #290229 14th Dec 2013 7:49am
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achuakh



Member Since: 12 Apr 2012
Location: Singapore
Posts: 158

Singapore 2002 Defender 90 Td5 SW Oslo Blue
Red light solid = driver door open.
so check the switch there at the driver door. it's prolly shorted.

signal to ground = open door. From the land of the most expensive land rover defenders on planet earth. At �125k for a XS 110 csw and you get to own it only for 10yrs! Please find me a good reason to stay on this island.
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Podrob



Member Since: 20 May 2012
Location: Co Derry, N Ireland
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
My 2002 90 has done 136k, needed a new cylinder head (diesel in sump) at 120K. Higher mileage would not put me off at all if it's had regular servicing. Was in a Skoda Taxi with 465k on its original engine on Friday.
Post #293143 25th Dec 2013 8:00pm
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