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dudley472



Member Since: 15 Nov 2012
Location: wolverhampton
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green
corrosion warranty question
Hi folks, my 2014 defender has a patch of bubbling paint on the roof, it's on the joint between the front and rear sections,

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it started quite small and I couldn't make my mind up what was causing it, now it's getting bigger and it's obviously corrosion under the paint, has anyone had experience of speaking with land rover with anything similar ? cheers Andy
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Balvaig



Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
Location: Fife
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Scotland 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey
My 2011 Puma had corrosion on roof fixed by JLR. 6 year warranty - mine done in year 4. No quibble. Local Dealer took photos and got approval for work from JLR. All sorted in a matter of days.
I think problems only occur if it is stone chip damage or similar external damage. Unlikely on roof section, which are known problem areas.
Try and pick a Dealer who is known to do good bodywork repairs if you can.
Post #737000 27th Oct 2018 7:54am
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lohr500



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
My 2012 Defender had similar bubbling around the alpine windows, but no perforation.
I pointed it out at the year 5 corrosion inspection and it was sorted out under the warranty.

The fact that it took many months to finally get it booked into an approved body workshop to have the work done is another story Smile But the quality of the work done appeared to be excellent.
Post #737002 27th Oct 2018 8:17am
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dudley472



Member Since: 15 Nov 2012
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green
thanks guys, just wondered what to expect when I approach them, it's starting on the windscreen surround too, no chips or damage to the paint on either area, it's a bit odd but there's obviously an issue, there's a new dealer opened up just down the road, i'll pop in next week
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stanley



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Had a new roof put on under warranty after corrosion around the alpine windows , no issues at all with getting it approved
Post #737020 27th Oct 2018 10:31am
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Balvaig



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Scotland 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey
Before you go in to the Dealers go over your car carefully and list all the areas of concern to you. In my experience they will not point out problems for you.
Check gutters, windscreen surround, inside doors on the joints and alpine windows. These are the usual suspects. Less likely to be approved, but worth asking are the lower grill area, cills and rear cross member.
Post #737027 27th Oct 2018 11:37am
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