I have a 2013 2.2 Puma. 145K on the clock. Clutch replaced and a few other minor things. Religious maintenance every 10K and Land Rover specialist mechanic in Southport QLD. Had many luxury cars from new (X5, Q7) but no other car gives me so much pleasure as my Defender. Daily driver. As you say, you either love them or hate them. But one thing which stands out is the LR Defender community. Always helping out with issues and just a great bunch of people. Feel privileged to be part of this tribe.

A wonderful narrative. A true blue reflection of a owner and a long term companion. As a 110 County V8 owner since 1985, we share many great memories. Thank you for your channel.

Just purchased a 2007 PUMA 110, glad to see you are still enjoying yours my hope is to keep it as my primary vehicle for years to come.

We have a 1955 series 1 86 inch and a 2007 defender 90. Both are amazing vehicles. It’s all about the ladder chassis

I think you hit the nail on the head, it is simply not like any other vehicle, love it (which I do with my 300Tdi Station Wagon) or hate it.

Beautiful one ! Nice story sharing !

Hello Warren from the UK. Interesting video to compare notes. I've a very early 2007 puma 130 tdci HD, it's done 153,000 miles, and I'm a fencing contractor, so it's been my work truck, often tows a large plant trailer with a 2.5 ton digger on it and had no towing issues. Been extremely happy with it. Issues I've had is 2 egr valves, 2 sets of rear wheel bearings, as the spacer causes issues, replaced with 2 locking nuts (old style). Electrical wise, had to disconnect central locking as it used to kick in the immobiliser, just take relay out! Air con rad finns broke up. And electric window wires used to break. I'd go back to sliding windows. Here in UK rust is a massive issue, so it's been sold a few months back, I owned it from new, never had to modify it. Twin coils are standard on rear on a HD. Standard shocks and run 3 sets of cooper stt. Running a dmax at moment and its half the truck. But I have a Grenadier on order. Enjoying the content. Regards, Ben

Thanks for sharing mate. I just got my own. Happy adventures

Great video, i have a 2009 swb Puma xs its been my favourite out of all vehicles i have had in 40 years driving, before this was a Range Rover Sport supercharged for 5 years but i much prefer this Defender, so much character, It has been very reliable only replaced the egr unit and that's it. Hate the look of the so called new Defender.

Great video. Thanks!

Nice Puma. Mine 2011 had a engine major failure due to bad fuel injectors at about 155.000. Engine rebuilt and all fine now. Congrats from Brazil.

Wonderful, thank you for this. Im getting an older version again, this time i wont depart with the 110!

I grew up with Toyotas and can honestly say that my mux is a lot better..😂. I did drive a v8 discovery for a while and I was really impressed with it. My wife put the foot down and I couldn’t buy one. Like all vehicles you grow to love them and the haters will hate them. Great insight warren. Cheers .

Well done video.

Hi Warren, Thankyou for a great review. I have a 2.4 Puma as well. I have had a few problems with mine over the years... had to replace the clutch, upgrade the back axles, and a failed EGR valve. Apart from it's great off road ability stock! ( unlike most other 4x4s on the market) good payload, 4 cylinder engine ( cheap rego) good fuel economy ( cross the Simpson desert on 70 liters, standard tank). These are all points that make it a great 4x4 to own.

I drive a 2015 TD4, one of the latest. 180 km commute to work every day. About 65,000-70,000km a year. It has now run 512,000km and apart from 3 clutches and one new transfer case, I have not had any breakdowns so far. I've installed 2 ARB Airlockers and I'm regularly out and about in rough terrain. Engine gets fresh oil and filter every 10,000 km. The rest including manual and transfer case every 25,000 km. I've certainly spent more money on oil than on new tires over the years - but it thanks me for that and runs absolutely reliably. He will soon be getting new injectors as a prophylactic measure. Of course, it also has normal wear and tear, such as wheel bearings, brakes, etc., but that's all within limits. the most important thing is simple - don't buy cheap spare parts and oils! I've also been driving since 320,000 with the larger intercooler and an increase in performance to 170hp

Warren I have to say you always do a most informative video, much appreciated. One of the things I love about your country is the fact that many vehicles were offered with diesel power trains, which are well suited to off roading. It sounds like the rig has been a good one for you, and most likely will keep going for many more kms without serious issue. I currently have an 05 Dodge pick up 4x4 Cummins diesel with 325,000 miles still going strong.....but parts do eventually wear out. It is currently on its' 3rd automatic transmission, and its' second ECM. Other than that just normal items: water pump, hoses, brakes, filters, etc. Cheers to you and Coleen, I hope to see more on this channel as time goes by.

Thanks for a great vid. I love my 300tdi. BTW, new Defender has 84 computers! 🇻🇨

Mine is the same year and the same colour, it just has a white roof. I've had mine for 2 years. MY gear lever is still in once piece. I hold it lower down to put it into reverse. Hopefully that extends the life a bit. And I also have a net between the front seats to put stuff in. Great minds think alike!

Awesome video,I had fantastic 2.4 90.@ 70000 km had a engine knock which cost me a fare bit to have checked by diesel specialist,brand new injectors installed. They did not solve issue.now gone . Now looking at 2.2 2014 110 as I have had the landy desease for years. I also was a Toyota owner 1st up.but Landrover is the goto for me hands down.I drive new Toyota v8s everyday at work and they have their issues as The parent company is very very tuff on issue "media"releases regarding them. Iove your presentation❤❤❤

I've had a 2.2 Puma Defender since new in 2013. It's now done about 260, 000 k. I don't off-road and consider myself to be a coscientious owner and driver. It has had about six serious breakdowns from oil pump in the first year, through turbo, water pump, clutch, gearbox, and now head gasket. Most breakdowns have involved recovery and been more than inconvenient. It is currently waiting repair at my local garage. So much for reliability and ease of repair. Perhaps it was an unlucky 'Friday' product. If, as myself, you no longer want to get your hands dirty and live in the middle of nowhere, it's not easy finding a good garage willing to undertake maintenance or repair work. Perhaps living in rural France is part of that problem. It is far from cheap to run, without even considering the well known grumbles such as banging your elbow, getting hit in the face with flies, water dripping in through the doors and a backdoor that could knock you flying if not careful. I thoroughly love it and can't wait for the two or three weeks to pass before the garagist says it will be ready. It could be a love hate relationship.

100% new. It’s not a toorak tractor. I have not heard that saying in years. I love my 80series landy but it’s time for something new

Great review, your spot on saying about owning one to understand, parts here in the UK are cheap, it's easy to fix as well (mine is 300tdi), I think a lot of people buy them thinking they're a new Ford, they don't do maintenence and then have grief , They do get under your skin though, I'd compare mine to a steam train, it has a soul, japanese vehicles just don't.

There is steel where the main bulkhead is that caries the windscreen asembly. You can get corosion in time with the two metal being in contact with eachother in time. Aluminium and steeal dont like eachother. I served on some ships that had this problem but they were 50 years old. So youve ti.e yet i guess. Never realised they had ford engines, i used to make the 4 wheel drive units for range rover in uk they had a few problems the early ones split the caceings.

What are everyone’s opinions on whether to go TD5 or Puma, I do see a few Pumas listed for sale with new engines which worries me, is the TD5 the better one to get?

Using steel or stainless straight into the alloy will cause to to corrode

Now you are a purist! Congratulations.

ha, had a 57 series one,a 2 and 2a, 3 110, 2000 disco 2, d4 x 2, the 2 and 2a busted the long axle the 2000 d2 has a great engine , hear it climb on the AUTOBAN, 130 KMH and wadinding knee dee mud Ukraine yes would like yours but the 254 bhp and 600nm of my sdv6 is the besy on road driving experience growing up on steep hill in NZ I do not look at trubble, nice vid mate the d4 is 2600kg are you sure

AULRO is a mine of information and great expertise. It pays to join no matter what marque of LR is owned. I have a 2002 Disco V8. Cheers 👍🏻🙏🦘