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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
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New 2014 Defender - Quality Issues
Just like to report that my new 2014 Defender has now covered almost 1500 miles across England and Scotland in monsoon conditions and I have absolutely zero defects to report since taking delivery.

Not a single component has failed, rattled free, broken or leaked. Not a single reason to visit a dealer's workshop. I just drive it with a big smile on my face.

Thank you Solihull.
Post #307247 11th Feb 2014 8:22pm
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MartinK



Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
I have to say (tempting fate), that in 2 years and 20,000 miles, mine's been pretty sound. I have had a trabsfer box oil leak, but that's about all. Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #307248 11th Feb 2014 8:23pm
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
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Australia 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Cuthbert, that is good news mate, glad you're happy.
Cheers, Pickles.
Post #307251 11th Feb 2014 8:40pm
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CarbonEvora



Member Since: 15 Oct 2013
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 31

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Likewise, we took delivery of a new 110 USW in November, and, touch wood, not a fault to report!
Post #307253 11th Feb 2014 8:45pm
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ickle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
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France 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White
After 60 odd years of practice, nice to see they are starting to get things right!

Perhaps the final year production run will be worth buying, Defender style with FL2 reliability!!

Keith
Post #307261 11th Feb 2014 9:06pm
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RobKeay



Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1567

United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Hoping mine will be the same. These MY14 will be the some of the last and best.
Post #307263 11th Feb 2014 9:09pm
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Lewisgregory8



Member Since: 17 Sep 2012
Location: Durham
Posts: 395

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
Mines going into get paint work done, locks changed, also has had to get leaks fixed
Post #307336 12th Feb 2014 12:23am
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Nice to hear all the good feedback thanks everyone Very Happy !

If anyone does have issues that they need my assistance with do not hesitate to contact me.

Mike
Post #307380 12th Feb 2014 10:14am
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

I can really feel the positivity vibes with this Defender ............ so the Prophets of Doom, the toothless old hags muttering "They all leak like a sieve"! and the muttering recyclers of pub myths can shuffle off and await the end of the world.

Absolutely delighted with the Defender
Post #307629 12th Feb 2014 10:18pm
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Wales 
Those prophets of doom will be the first to give you help and assistance when or if you need it later on Laughing
Post #307638 12th Feb 2014 10:28pm
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borderterrier



Member Since: 09 Dec 2011
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Re: New 2014 Defender - Quality Issues
Cuthbert wrote:
Just like to report that my new 2014 Defender has now covered almost 1500 miles across England and Scotland in monsoon conditions and I have absolutely zero defects to report since taking delivery.

Not a single component has failed, rattled free, broken or leaked. Not a single reason to visit a dealer's workshop. I just drive it with a big smile on my face.

Thank you Solihull.


There's time yet! Very Happy My MY13 is in at the moment having its water ingress sorted.
Post #307644 12th Feb 2014 10:35pm
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Spookytooth



Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
although not a breakdown my 2013 had the transfer box replaced early in its life (constant transmission 'chatter') No other faults at all although only covered 8500 miles. Going on a 4000+ trip at the end of May so fingers crossed it stays this way

Gear box and clutch clunked and banged their way through first 4000 miles, sweet as a nut since 110 SW Aintree Green
Post #307770 13th Feb 2014 2:19pm
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Jake the dog



Member Since: 02 Jan 2014
Location: Worcestershire
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Firenze Red
3000 miles covered in just under two months and no problems to report on my 2014 MY utility. Absolutely loving it. Very Happy
Post #307918 13th Feb 2014 11:07pm
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
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3,000 miles now covered and absolutely zero defects to report. This has included a gentle run in for the first 2,000 miles and then a couple of weekends exploring the green lanes across Cumbria, Westmoreland and Northumbria. Weather wise it has seen monsoon style downpours (and it doesn't leak), gale force winds (it does sway about) and sunshine (the interior does get hot).

It just does what I expected it to do.
Post #320080 29th Mar 2014 8:42pm
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RustyM



Member Since: 28 Oct 2013
Location: Africa/The Med
Posts: 222

England 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
MY 14 110 xs sw... 3000 + miles Front passenger foot well has the swimming pool option that is never requested. Passenger second row doorcard pops off along with lock button. Trim on b pillar on drivers side ejects from mounts on any bump... So I guess some are still the same as before! Touching wood these are minor to others issues Whistle 90 & Wolf
110 XS
Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable)
Post #320087 29th Mar 2014 9:00pm
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