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Wgldefender



Member Since: 24 Oct 2023
Location: Aberdeen
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D250 HT reliability
Hate to be that guy. We have 2 defender 90 d250 hartops both that have had gearbox problems. First one 10 days after collection it was away for 5 weeks due to a gearbox control module problem. 2nd one 7 months old and now a very similar fault. Just been into vardys Aberdeen for 3 weeks and picked up yesterday for it to have the exact same fault this morning. Able to select drive but as soon as you try and go anywhere it just pops back into park and comes up on the dash gearbox fault. Now recovered back into the dealer again. Love the defender but these faults aren't acceptable on such a new vehicle.
Post #1012498 24th Oct 2023 6:38pm
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
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That is bad. The ZF transmission is well regarded and reliable, seriously bad luck you've had two failures.
My D250 HT is 11 months old and had no issues at all.
Post #1012516 24th Oct 2023 9:25pm
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GilesM



Member Since: 19 May 2021
Location: East Lothian
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My P400 XS edition will be 2 years old in January, so far 41K trouble free miles, the only time it stopped moving was in the mud run at Billing, but that was more to do with road tyres and my lack of ability.
Post #1012864 27th Oct 2023 2:34pm
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silent_fury



Member Since: 28 Aug 2022
Location: Romania
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So, update on my D300.

I hear a clunking noise on front left suspension, when I use country roads. Shocked
On tarmac is quiet.

17000 km ODO. Defender L663 110 D300 // G06 2023 xDrive 4.0i // ex G05 2021 xDrive 4.0i // VW Touareg 7P 2016 // ex G02 2020 2.0D xDrive // ex G30 2017 540D xDrive // ex F26 2017 2.0D xDrive // ex F30 2.0D 2012 // ex F30 2.0D 2014 // ex F25 2015 2.0D xDrive // ex F10 2016 525D xDrive
Post #1013361 31st Oct 2023 2:22pm
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
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Do you have the air suspension or coil springs?
Post #1013424 31st Oct 2023 7:59pm
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silent_fury



Member Since: 28 Aug 2022
Location: Romania
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Air suspension.

I'm scared Surprised Defender L663 110 D300 // G06 2023 xDrive 4.0i // ex G05 2021 xDrive 4.0i // VW Touareg 7P 2016 // ex G02 2020 2.0D xDrive // ex G30 2017 540D xDrive // ex F26 2017 2.0D xDrive // ex F30 2.0D 2012 // ex F30 2.0D 2014 // ex F25 2015 2.0D xDrive // ex F10 2016 525D xDrive
Post #1013427 31st Oct 2023 8:26pm
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
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Have you driven off road?

Have a look underneath and see if there's anything that doesn't look right
Post #1013433 31st Oct 2023 9:08pm
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silent_fury



Member Since: 28 Aug 2022
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Nope, no off road.

Is scheduled for maintenance these days at dealer JLR.

I am very curious for what it is. Defender L663 110 D300 // G06 2023 xDrive 4.0i // ex G05 2021 xDrive 4.0i // VW Touareg 7P 2016 // ex G02 2020 2.0D xDrive // ex G30 2017 540D xDrive // ex F26 2017 2.0D xDrive // ex F30 2.0D 2012 // ex F30 2.0D 2014 // ex F25 2015 2.0D xDrive // ex F10 2016 525D xDrive
Post #1013438 31st Oct 2023 10:06pm
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DAP2022



Member Since: 16 Feb 2022
Location: Norfolk
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Mine did that - clunk from front
Dealer had to replace both Ft Lower Control Arm - Land-Rover (LR144506)

Only on rutted roads

Made a big difference to quietness of car on all roads once done

Feb 2023 build - ? Faulty components batch
Post #1013442 31st Oct 2023 11:29pm
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silent_fury



Member Since: 28 Aug 2022
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Mar 2023 built.

Good to know! Thumbs Up Defender L663 110 D300 // G06 2023 xDrive 4.0i // ex G05 2021 xDrive 4.0i // VW Touareg 7P 2016 // ex G02 2020 2.0D xDrive // ex G30 2017 540D xDrive // ex F26 2017 2.0D xDrive // ex F30 2.0D 2012 // ex F30 2.0D 2014 // ex F25 2015 2.0D xDrive // ex F10 2016 525D xDrive
Post #1013453 1st Nov 2023 7:32am
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silent_fury



Member Since: 28 Aug 2022
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Update on my D300 - Left Front Lower Control Arm - (LR144506) need to be repaced. Defender L663 110 D300 // G06 2023 xDrive 4.0i // ex G05 2021 xDrive 4.0i // VW Touareg 7P 2016 // ex G02 2020 2.0D xDrive // ex G30 2017 540D xDrive // ex F26 2017 2.0D xDrive // ex F30 2.0D 2012 // ex F30 2.0D 2014 // ex F25 2015 2.0D xDrive // ex F10 2016 525D xDrive
Post #1013750 3rd Nov 2023 6:09am
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Moo



Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
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Ukraine 
Do they have the parts do get you going again quickly? Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1013756 3rd Nov 2023 8:52am
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
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Great that you found the fault. Suspension noises can be difficult to pinpoint.
Post #1013757 3rd Nov 2023 8:52am
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DAP2022



Member Since: 16 Feb 2022
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They got my 2 lower control arms within 2 days

Must be faulty batch,
Post #1013759 3rd Nov 2023 9:05am
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silent_fury



Member Since: 28 Aug 2022
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The parts will be available in 2 weeks max.

Meanwhile, at 17k km, I change the oil & stuff.

Everything seems good for now! Thumbs Up Defender L663 110 D300 // G06 2023 xDrive 4.0i // ex G05 2021 xDrive 4.0i // VW Touareg 7P 2016 // ex G02 2020 2.0D xDrive // ex G30 2017 540D xDrive // ex F26 2017 2.0D xDrive // ex F30 2.0D 2012 // ex F30 2.0D 2014 // ex F25 2015 2.0D xDrive // ex F10 2016 525D xDrive
Post #1014108 6th Nov 2023 2:13pm
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