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apt100

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1547

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Re: MOT and Defender Seatbelts

Cuthbert wrote:
Anyone failed an MOT after catching/marking their seatbelts in the door catch?

Seems a common issue to catch your driver's seat belt on the door catch, attempt to close the door on it and then find it's marked?

There is a recent thread which might be of interest? http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic34419.html?

14th Mar 2016 12:49am

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3709

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

A few years ago I got both sides of mine changed under warranty, nothing to do with the MOT, car was 2 years old and dealer agreed it was a land rover fault.
Our newer Defenders dot seem to suffer this issue any more, perhaps the return springs are stronger thus stopping the belt from going loose. 130's have feeling's as well you know

14th Mar 2016 7:50am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2274

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Yes I do think the speed the belts retract into the reel has a lot to do with it.
When I replaced mine I did notice the difference.
Given their primary function, the relative low cost, and the ease of fitting, I'd say it's certainly worth the investment.

I notice there are a couple of reel fixing options so that may also influence things.

And of course the X-Eng door striker plate may help minimise damage (a little?).

Some helpful hints and tips above - thanks

14th Mar 2016 8:29pm

Pilgrimmick

Member Since: 16 Nov 2015
Location: Highlands
Posts: 582

I had an advisory about ten years ago for the seat belts, but have not had one since, I have not changed them, just some test centres are more pedantic than others. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)

14th Mar 2016 8:39pm

ARC99

Member Since: 19 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 1831

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Cairns Blue

I had to change the driver side after getting an advisory three years running, I didn't want to push my luck on a 4 year. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to

us off.

Richard

14th Mar 2016 10:14pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Found these on the net so you can see the correct fitting:

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

15th Mar 2016 12:31am

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