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nickp



Member Since: 17 May 2012
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Availability of Defender accessories
Hi all, new to the site but wanted to get peoples thoughts and experiences of trying to get hold of the genuine Land Rover accessories.

I picked up my 240 se 110 around 3 weeks ago, after 6 years with a Disco 4 and before that a 90 TD5. So far the new defender has been a dream, but having ordered the air compressor and detachable tow bar I am still waiting for this to be fitted. The two bar and electrics are apparently on their way to the dealership but no news of the air compressor.

Has anyone had similar experiences of lack of stock ? Assume most down to Covid.

Cheers

NP

Defender 110 SE
Eiger Grey
Post #858803 29th Sep 2020 5:45pm
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Tim in Scotland



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I had classic mud flaps front and rear, front bash plate and deployable tow hitch all fitted before delivery. I had also ordered the spare wheel cover for delivery but that took an additional 3 weeks after delivery to arrive. Since delivery I’ ve had roof rails and cross bars and rear recovery eyes fitted by the dealers and they were all available at 24 hours delivery as the dealer didn’t have the recovery eyes in stock. The biggest problem has been getting a workshop slot to have the bits fitted rather than obtaining the accessories. My next accessories will be the winch and the extended wheel arch protectors - I already know that the winch is not in stock at my dealers but they reckon it will only take 24-48 hours to come from the LR parts centre. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
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nickp



Member Since: 17 May 2012
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Cheers Tim, been watching your videos very helpful:)

Still no word on compressor, chasing again this week. By the way just found another storage area that seems to have been forgotten. In cargo area above air conditioning dial, there is an elasticated band for drinks bottle or something similar, I hadn’t seen it till I was was measuring the rear space gained by sliding the seats forward, as per your video. You gain over 12cm of cargo space, which makes a big difference. Still leaves a good space for rear leg room on second row seats Smile

This was the main reason I went with 5+2 option, as it brings it back in line with 5 seat option and not far off my old D4. That and the fact we have small kids.

Cheers

Nick
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Philm



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Re: Availability of Defender accessories
It took 3 months for the dealer to get and fit my towbar.


nickp wrote:
Hi all, new to the site but wanted to get peoples thoughts and experiences of trying to get hold of the genuine Land Rover accessories.

I picked up my 240 se 110 around 3 weeks ago, after 6 years with a Disco 4 and before that a 90 TD5. So far the new defender has been a dream, but having ordered the air compressor and detachable tow bar I am still waiting for this to be fitted. The two bar and electrics are apparently on their way to the dealership but no news of the air compressor.

Has anyone had similar experiences of lack of stock ? Assume most down to Covid.

Cheers

NP

Defender 110 SE
Eiger Grey
Post #859883 5th Oct 2020 10:41am
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Q86ARR



Member Since: 28 Feb 2017
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Seems a bit hit and miss at the moment

We've got a detachable tow bar harness that has been on back order for a couple of months now

Also got a winch on back order, due to us at the end of the month
Post #860773 10th Oct 2020 8:07am
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nickp



Member Since: 17 May 2012
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Tow bar and electrics have now arrived at dealership, now can’t a response from them as to when I can get them fitted !!!

Air compressor still no news ☹️☹️☹️

Cheers
Post #860787 10th Oct 2020 8:32am
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Q86ARR



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We have had an integrated air compressor. This was readily available at the time of ordering

Nice bit of kit too!
Post #860791 10th Oct 2020 8:49am
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nickp



Member Since: 17 May 2012
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Glad to hear you find it a good addition. Do you use air compressor for bike tyres ?

It seems to inflate schrader valves and has max 60 psi. Assume you can add presta adapter for use on road bikes ?

Cheers
Post #860804 10th Oct 2020 9:36am
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Q86ARR



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I don’t own a Defender, just spend 5 days a week working on JLR vehicles!

It comes with a Schrader fitting on the hose, and then a couple of adaptors for balls, inflatables DTCs
I’m sure you could use a Schrader to Presta adaptor
Post #860805 10th Oct 2020 9:40am
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zilch



Member Since: 11 Sep 2019
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Factory fitted all there, dealer fitted another story, all I have had fitted so far is the wheel arch
protection, still missing the RAI, ladder, expedition rack with zero timeline, and hopeful for next
Friday for the side steps, classic mud flaps to be fitted .. it seems 🇦🇺 is on the @hole end of
LR’s supply chain/give a cr@p 🤔🦘😉 yet another pommie bar steward down under

MY20 110 P400 SE Defender
MY10 3.0 RR Sport
Post #860824 10th Oct 2020 11:42am
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