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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3747   
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Thinking about updating mine !! and have no hesitation about ordering another new one,
Maybe i was/am lucky, no problem bar the ABS sensor at 600 miles !!! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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26th Feb 2009 5:26pm |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237 
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More replies like this please!!
Is there much difference between an 08 MY and an 09 MY? |
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26th Feb 2009 5:39pm |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2109  
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SJM,
The true: I have the MY 07 and I had some troubles with it, I cannot deny. Oil pan damaged Brake vacum pump Clutch Leakages in the transfer Rear door broken Other minor things like some pieces loosen, etc. I thing we are assuming part of the learning curve of LR with this new design. Thats a pity but I can afford that if it is cover by the guarantee. Despite those problems I will never change the Defender by other car except for a new Defender. We are very happy with it 
On the other hand those problems, as you can read in the bulletins, are already solved and probably you will be free of them. Also take in consideration that we tend to post here our problems but there is a lot of us that have defenders MY07 free of faults. Cheers and go ahead!! Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"  Click image to enlarge |
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26th Feb 2009 6:14pm |
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| SJM Member Since: 09 Dec 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 237
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 I'm feeling warmer again! |
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26th Feb 2009 6:19pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626  
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Ye, love my 07 too
Same trouble to new clutch flywheel release bearing front door seals back door lock new pan fuel valve trouble changing gears crunching all sorted out though Go ahead do it NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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26th Feb 2009 6:32pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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I love my 08 too
Same trouble to: rear window glass (1 resistance row broken) (under warranty) every 500 km a must do fuel 
every time I want to start up the engine I need to rotate the key
Every time I am tired I need to go to bed
Every time I want to make a curve I must rotate the steering wheel
every time I want to open the dor lock from outside I must push the remote botton
So after jocking....... Buy it and enjoy it""" |
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26th Feb 2009 6:46pm |
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| The Boy Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 1459 
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Mine has been a total nightmare BUT it has not stop me getting another in April. Mine (Christine) was one of the first off the line, i think or rather hope as the months have past they are getting better.
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26th Feb 2009 7:29pm |
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| solmanic Member Since: 17 Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 191  
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Remember, you only read about the BAD stuff on forums like this.
I have had no more problems with my 07 Defender than with my previous 02MY one. Also, I like many others here I'm sure, am a totally anal, nit-picking b@rstard when it comes to making sure my vehicle exits its warranty period in 100% factory spec. condition. I consider that as far as Land Rover are concerned, the vehicle that leaves the factory is about 95% finished. It's our job as the customer to see that the remaining 5% of the work is done during the warranty period. So what you see here is I believe, a lot of posts relating to the "finishing off" work. Sure, there are obviously a couple of guys here who have had real lemons, but you get that with any car brand. Most of us just have brilliant but unfinished vehicles in need of some ongoing TLC. It's probably more important that you buy from a good dealer since you will have them on speed dial for three years 2007 Defender 110
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750GTV |
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27th Feb 2009 12:04am |
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| dm_td5 Member Since: 20 Jul 2008 Location: Arnhem Land Posts: 609 
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I have a MY08 and so far I have added a lot of things and had only 2 issues that I need fixing by a dealer when I get back to one. They are leaking door seal and a weeping pinion seal.
Other than that I have had no issues. When I installed the checker plate on the sills I had to lift and realign all 4 doors. The Bearmach carrier sits a bit far out from the rear door than I'd like. Over all its been very good so far. 110 2.4TDCi 110 300Tdi
LROCV ::: AULRO.com |
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27th Feb 2009 7:30am |
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| Bosun Member Since: 21 Jul 2008 Location: Great Berry Posts: 141 
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solmanic,
Perhaps we should ask for 5% off the purchase price. Usual niggles, but crap transmission (gearshift quality and backlash)!! Bosun |
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27th Feb 2009 8:02am |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 
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15 months with mine now and no real problems.
I'm sure a few things will emerge over the next 2 years but I'll get them sorted under warranty. After that, I'll fix them myself with help from the good folks here. No hesitation about buying one. Love it. Wouldn't be without it. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition |
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27th Feb 2009 9:55am |
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| Daniel TD5 Member Since: 22 Jul 2007 Location: london Posts: 97 
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my one like the boy
was a very early build date and as been dealer as had it 6 month still looking at a deal for a new one in the next month or so |
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27th Feb 2009 9:59am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3747
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Strange,, mine is also one of the first,, May 07,, and has been ok,, only had one nights stay at the dealers !! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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27th Feb 2009 10:14am |
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| The Boy Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 1459
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Wednesday car |
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27th Feb 2009 11:34am |
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