Filming next to a river barrage did not do the sound any favours! But stick around for some good tips.

I have a 2005 110 9 seater from new 127,000 everyday drive never had any real issues, fitted new starter motor at 120,000 though the original was ok. Replaced one head light bulb one brake and one front sidelight, clutch switch seal and wiring loom engine after 8 years. Vehicle starts at first turn original battery still in place

Think you covered most things, but can’t stress enough the importance of servicing and regular servicing too. If you’re doing lots of miles then change oils/ fluids twice a year but constant checks and top ups always a must. And regularly greases the props/ drive shafts. TD5’s, in my humble opinion, are the best sounding engines and do give great performance both in and off road. I’ve had my 90 for 6 years now and she turns 20 in May 🥳🎂

just bought my first 90, 2004, spent 5k on repair and some external stuff, was worth it tho, it now looks and drives amazing

Fair comments? One thing if I can add! Buying parts for these vehicles can be a pain in the ass due to the amount of things available for the defender, a fair few parts available are cheap and worth avoiding, try to purchase OEM parts or genuine LR as a defender owner for around ten years I have had my fill of crap parts and only use genuine LR when I need too, one or two of my friends have LR those who complain of brake downs often buy cheap and cheerful parts? So the moral of this story is try to spend wisely! Great vlog man! Thanks

When you buy a Defender, get some flipflops too and rubber mats.

Ive had my 06 TD5 110 for 2 years.... cost me £500 a year so far.... love it!

You nailed it, a lot of good points you've made👌 They are definitely not for everyone though, it suits certain folks more than others. One either hates them or loves them! But if you are a defender die hard and you don't own one then definitely get one! If you look after them they will usually look after you in return in terms of reliability. Aside from all their little quirks and issues they are awesome simple diy machines that few vehicles today can match in simplicity! Just be sure to service and change oils when they are due and be prepared to do a fair amount of preventative maintenance on them to keep them in good knick

I've got an 1987 Australian army 110 perentie. She has a Isuzu 4 BD1t lorry engine , 2" lift and a fully galvanized chassis. already I've replaced rear engine seal, clutch,front springs and shocks, tail shafts and now my alternator is chirping like a budgie. My love for her grows day by day😂

Great video, I messaged you the night before picking up my puma 90 back in October, I don’t regret it for a moment, it’s taken me a while to get used to driving it, but I love it!

Bru, you say it as it is. Great sence of humor! Keep it up.

My 96 Defender 90 isn’t so shiny but she is amazing xxx

I’m considering buying one and swapping out engine for the 2012 Toyota V8 with low miles. Replace break lines, wiring harness, suspension, interior, and add some paint…

Judging from what you've said, I got a really good 2007 Puma. 200,000km. The only thing I had to replace was a gearbox mount, the door seals (They had slightly melted onto the doors, I think in the Kalahari because there was red dust everywhere in between the trim. It had the original Land Rover radio which was buggered. Otherwise it's fantastic. It leaks a bit but that you can't fix it seems :)

Improving the security should be top of the list when you buy one. Steering wheel diclocks are good. Good tracker, Alarm / imob. Make sure doors lock etc. Thieves will watch what you bolt on (winches etc) and wait until its kitted out then steal the vehicle. landys attract a lot of unwanted attention.

Hi Good to see another video from you, every thing you have said is true great the way it is put over. Hope to see more videos, oh! how are you getting on with pepe. Take care David

Solid review!

Thanks

Great channel

I enjoy your posts. Mine is a 1999 td5, after purchasing it 6 years ago, it took another 5k to fix an overheating engine ( needed a new h/d head) but it has now done 50k around Australia - & that's a million corrugations - give or take- . I have to say, & a complete fear of death is handy driving a Defender, but it makes me nervous seeing you without a seatbelt.

Wow went through a bid without saying the "man" Ageing hippy like myself. Great vid I agree 200 - 300 TDI great engine if serviced regularly I had no issues with them.

Thank you for the info obi-wan!

Hi. Nice video. I would recommend well fitting doors/ straight body panels and look for those (small??) things which show the vehicle has been cared for. For example the underside of the chassis has many places which collect dirt causing rust over time - any effort to keep these clean?

Great video

Hi there. Hope all is well for both of you? Great video again, very thorough and yet like hearing a good friend talk about his beloved landy!! Maybe just one spec to consider when buying this particular 4x4: traction "aids" such as ARB diff locks or factory installed Traction Control (comes as option since 2000 year models as a package with ABS but never on "E" base models nor on any 130's which to my knowledge never got equiped with TC). Why talk about traction control? Because a "newby" trying out his new to him/her Defender will want to crawl in mud or sand or rocks and expectations might be high but outcome might be disapointing... These are extraordinary machines, very capable in trained hands but can leave you stranded in seemingly easy green paths which can lead to disapointment and that added to the quircks might be a mix for selling the beast. I would certainly prefer a rather basic model without any costly equipment (to start out with) but coming with factory installed TC or even better, a pro installed rear diff lock. Just saying. Have a good time and keep those videos coming, I can't get enough of them.

Enjoyed the video and glad to hear your back on with Pepe just wondered if you are thinking of doing a review on the Grenadier as it starts to take shape ie chassis suspension as they are asking public opinions and i think you could contribute with your experience . thanks Peter And although not a Landy I do think it's interesting and a good topic to cover

Bought my 90 300tdi for £5000 with a new chassis, spent another £3000 on lift kit winch roof rack new tyres paint job ect, its getting there just need to replace battery housing tray and sort out the dreaded door frames lol. I've had a series 2a and a series 3 , you either love them or hate them. Lol

I have a black puma. . on my 3rd year and no regrets and would never go back to a normal car there far too boring !!!!

Good vid but you did miss one thing. You have to REALLY REALLY want one or you may be disappointed...

Y el oxido bajo los pedales del acelerador, freno y embrague??

Ho what about towing capacity? Have you done any on any of your rovers?

Osmosis...🤭 Electrolysis...