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goodtimes

Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: Greenwich, CT
Posts: 29

MY21 X-Dynamic SE - Carpathian Grey

So, I promise to post plenty of photos once I officially take delivery (assuming all goes well as you will read), but this past week I went to do a pre-collection inspection and test-drive (because I am that anal) and came across the fact that the rear doors were not aligned properly (see photos). I know I have seen evidence on this forum and on others but those were much earlier builds (early 2020s). Have others had issues with this and has it been adequately fixed -- or is this symptomatic of problems to come (leaks, rattles, sticky doors, etc.)? Right now, the dealer is handling the fix at a local body shop before I proceed towards purchase, but I thought I would reach out to all of you to get your opinions as well.

Thanks everyone - this forum has been a huge help, especially since it migrated from bashing the new Defender to discussing it.

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31st Jan 2021 3:58pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2530

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

You have to ask yourself the question how on earth did this get through final inspection?

I would have thought with optical alignment equipment this should have been rectified on the assembly line long before final inspection and certainly before it gets to the customer. Defender 90XS SW
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31st Jan 2021 4:12pm

DSL

Member Since: 20 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering the wasteland.
Posts: 837

At least they can’t fob you with the old “driving style” cop out as you haven’t driven it.

31st Jan 2021 4:32pm

Gareth

Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Woodford
Posts: 1110

The only other Carpathian grey I have come across. It’s a lovely colour.

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1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy

31st Jan 2021 4:38pm

Gareth

Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Woodford
Posts: 1110

You will see on my photo that the bottom of the rear door window does not exactly line up with the plastic trim piece. The rest of the door is perfect though. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy

31st Jan 2021 4:40pm

familymad

Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
Posts: 3481

2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black

It’s good LR have managed to export the quality control to Slovakia to enable the authentic Defender feel to each new L663 delivered.

Has it started to leak yet?

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1995 110 300TDI
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31st Jan 2021 7:49pm

DSL

Member Since: 20 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering the wasteland.
Posts: 837

Do they have the dipping tank at the new factory? The one where if the Defender doesn’t leak it’s sent back for rectification?

31st Jan 2021 7:52pm

Gareth

Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Woodford
Posts: 1110

Not a drop. Dry as a bone, and it’s such a relief to have no bruises on my right elbow, no bruises on my left leg, my tinnitus has gone away, and the muscles on my left leg are just wasting away 😂 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy

31st Jan 2021 8:16pm

goodtimes

Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: Greenwich, CT
Posts: 29

Well here is what I am working towards but they better fix the doors... Otherwise it is a spectacular vehicle... drove really nicely... no rattles at +70mph.

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31st Jan 2021 8:17pm

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3411

The body colour works well with the wheel colour. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

31st Jan 2021 8:35pm

DSL

Member Since: 20 Aug 2007
Location: Wandering the wasteland.
Posts: 837

Gareth wrote:
Not a drop. Dry as a bone, and it’s such a relief to have no bruises on my right elbow, no bruises on my left leg, my tinnitus has gone away, and the muscles on my left leg are just wasting away 😂

They’ll fix all that under warranty!

31st Jan 2021 8:36pm

goodtimes

Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: Greenwich, CT
Posts: 29

J77 wrote:
The body colour works well with the wheel colour.

Thanks. I really liked how it came together. I was in the “powder coat them black” camp, but after seeing them with the Carpathian I am happy as is I think.

31st Jan 2021 11:56pm

goodtimes

Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: Greenwich, CT
Posts: 29

Gareth wrote:
You will see on my photo that the bottom of the rear door window does not exactly line up with the plastic trim piece. The rest of the door is perfect though.

I recall reading an earlier post by you and it influenced me for certain. I was all over the door sills to look at that trim attachment and make sure it was flush. Thank you for the heads up.

1st Feb 2021 12:42am

Digger2000

Member Since: 19 Sep 2020
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 590

goodtimes wrote:
Well here is what I am working towards but they better fix the doors... Otherwise it is a spectacular vehicle... drove really nicely... no rattles at +70mph.

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Lovely looking Defender

1st Feb 2021 12:58am

goodtimes

Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: Greenwich, CT
Posts: 29

Thanks Digger

2nd Feb 2021 6:16pm

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