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BigWheels

Member Since: 21 Mar 2010
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1405

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

Legal LED reverse light bulbs

Various to fit 2008 on ebay listed http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p...;_from=R40

Which is best for my Puma, staying legal. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender

5th Aug 2013 9:44pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

I'm pretty sure that there isn't a legal option. The light unit E marking will be specifically for a filament bulb.

Having said that, the chances of ever being called on it are slim to none.

I've got the Cree one fitted and it's very good. Darren

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5th Aug 2013 9:54pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20355

I've got an LED in mine the same pretty much as the one at the very top of that link. I wouldn't have another it works but output is rubbish. Not sure what the others are like?
I would rather use the filament standard bulb but for some reason it won't work where as the LED will.

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5th Aug 2013 10:10pm

appaloosadude

Member Since: 17 Oct 2012
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 630

Reverse lights are not a legal requirement in the UK.

5th Aug 2013 11:56pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Yes, reversing lights are optional, however if fitted to a post April 86 vehicle they have to be type approved, I.e. E marked these days. Limited to a max of two and no requirement on wattage.

Brendan

6th Aug 2013 3:29am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3641

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

I also have one of the cree ones works well and is much better than a normal bulb DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

6th Aug 2013 4:50am

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Cairns Blue

darren - what wattage cree are you using?

(same question to lr90xs2011, too, please?)

6th Aug 2013 8:45am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20355

I'd like to know as FG mentions above. A recommendation of a good Cree bulb would be useful.

6th Aug 2013 10:04am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

It's a 5w one, from memory. Haven't got the details to hand though. ISTR that I posted up comparison pictures when I fitted it but can't find the thread now. I lost a 'My Defender' thread when the forum had a hiccup last year and it may have been in there

Darren

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6th Aug 2013 10:38am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Just found the pictures on my Photobucket account

This was my completely non-scientific 'garage door test, back when I had a white garage door.

Before with the standard bulb:

Click image to enlarge

After, with the LED bulb:

Click image to enlarge

Essentially, the LED is brighter but more directional, which seems to be a common trait for many LED lights. Darren

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6th Aug 2013 10:44am

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

I have an LED reversing bulb mainly because I live down a very dark lane with no street lights and the LED makes an overall huge difference.

Also - if you do need to reverse on a road I am told it is much more noticeable for on-coming traffic

BM52

6th Aug 2013 11:15am

Greener78

Member Since: 18 Apr 2013
Location: Keswick
Posts: 48

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

I think you're stuck down the "for show or off road use only" route.
Unless you go for the complete unit replacements that have been certified.

Suspect the likes of Osram will launch some certified bulbs in the coming year or two but I don't see anything at the moment.

6th Aug 2013 12:29pm

Litch

Member Since: 10 Mar 2013
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 762

The replacement units are the best bet by far.
I have a pair of Le Perei NAS type reverse lights on my 90 and they are excellent, there is no comparrison with filament or LED replacement bulbs as they are laid out over a much larger area and all point towards the rear. ONE LIFE, GET IT!

6th Aug 2013 7:21pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

Litch wrote:
The replacement units are the best bet by far.
I have a pair of Le Perei NAS type reverse lights on my 90 and they are excellent, there is no comparrison with filament or LED replacement bulbs as they are laid out over a much larger area and all point towards the rear.

Interesting you say that. I have one original Le Perei SVX reverse lamp on my truck, and even if all its white LEDs work perfectly, well, I find the light output utterly useless, very very disappointing. The Le Perei SVX style rear fog LED lamp output on the other side of the truck is actually much better (stronger, albeit red of course) than the reverse light. All what I am talking about here is original SVX fitting. Wonder if others with those lamps (including SVX, ICE, RAW, etc. drivers) have similar experience and impression.
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6th Aug 2013 7:46pm

landybehr

Member Since: 17 Apr 2013
Location: -D-
Posts: 173

The SVX seems the obvious solution, not?
I have had a reverse lamp from BoltOnBits. It is E-marked and looks like it was a standard lamp.
Don´t know whether it´s any brighter. If that´s necessary a additional lamp attached to the roof will be work.

6th Aug 2013 9:42pm

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