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SJM

Member Since: 09 Dec 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 237

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Having a nightmare insuring 110XS USW!!!

I've read plenty of threads on insurance on here and have followed majority advice and called Adrian Flux, Land Rover Insurance and NFU....ALL of them are completely confused as to what a Defender 110XS Utility Station Wagon is!!!

Land Rover initially wouldn't quote it as they think it's 'commercial' - have now got them to do a quote after my dealer called them. Their quote is based on it being a pick-up, but at least they have quoted...

NFU don't know what the car is - it's the whole issue about it being a "utility" with no rear windows that is bothering them. They have now referred it to their underwriters to see if they will cover it, but it's not sounding hopeful at the moment. At this rate I may as well cancel the order and get a standard 110XS SW because they treat that as a 'car' and will cover it fine. BUT I want the "utility" for added security - which is surely better for them as the insurer as well

This poses the question though - if you have a 110 USW and it's insured with NFU, what do they describe it as on your policy? Years back I worked for Churchill Insurance (for 9 yrs, so I still have a good understanding of car insurance) and if they have it down as a 110XS Station Wagon, and it's actually a Utility then you may find your cover isn't valid...

At the moment I'm left very frustrated and unable to insure my new toy - unless I take Land Rover Insurance who will cover it (and charge!) for a pick-up Defender?!? Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW
'07 Discovery 3 HSE
'58 Porsche 356A (not good off road)
'59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!)

10th Feb 2011 2:40pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7695

NFU - on my document

2008. landrover defender 110 XS TDI, 2402cc, diesel, manual.

i then spoke to then and confirmed by asking them to read back what notes they had on it and they specified Utility Station Wagon.

my 2.8TGV auto is described as a 2.5Tdi manual as they dont have the 2.8tgv as a drop down option they just added notes to the file to specify what it is and i requested an email copy of these for my peace of mind.

£456 for this years premium. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

10th Feb 2011 2:57pm

18stone

Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: Mid Essex
Posts: 137

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

I'm looking at my new NFU policy right now. The letter is reference 'Light Goods Vehicle Insurance' and the statement details 'Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon'. When I initially called them they couldn't find it on their system, then I suggested they look on their light goods listings and hey presto. D300 HSE 110

10th Feb 2011 3:07pm

SJM

Member Since: 09 Dec 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 237

Thanks for info- I'll wait and see what happens when it goes to NFU's underwriters, but will point this information out to them as well

Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW
'07 Discovery 3 HSE
'58 Porsche 356A (not good off road)
'59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!)

10th Feb 2011 4:08pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

Mine is actually installed as a car and not a commercial vehicle through NFU. Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

10th Feb 2011 4:46pm

TC

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 715

18stone wrote:
I'm looking at my new NFU policy right now. The letter is reference 'Light Goods Vehicle Insurance' and the statement details 'Land Rover Defender 110 Utility Wagon'. When I initially called them they couldn't find it on their system, then I suggested they look on their light goods listings and hey presto.

I had exactly the same experience with my Double Cab - the 110USW is bound to be in the LGV category

10th Feb 2011 5:17pm

BigRuss

Member Since: 15 May 2010
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 2785

BigRuss wrote:
Mine is actually installed as a car and not a commercial vehicle through NFU.

Yalu all knew what I ment 'insured'.

Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black

10th Feb 2011 5:35pm

SJM

Member Since: 09 Dec 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 237

Just had a call back from NFU - they won't insure it at all as our post-code is not an area they cover?!? I'm even more confused than ever!!!

We live in a low-crime area in North Kent!!! This makes absolutely no sense whatsoever!! In 20 years of insuring cars I have NEVER had an issue with post-code. To be honest, I think they don't know what it is and are using that as an excuse to duck out of it.

Over the years I've had Porsches, TVRs, Maseratis and Range Rovers - I only mention this to show that I've had no problem insuring higher value/ higher performance cars. It also shows what having 3 kids does for your ability to spend money on fast cars too

I am just totally baffled on this one and it's all rapidly taking the shine and fun out of getting this new Defender

Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW
'07 Discovery 3 HSE
'58 Porsche 356A (not good off road)
'59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!)

10th Feb 2011 5:42pm

TC

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 715

did you ring your local branch?

10th Feb 2011 5:51pm

18stone

Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: Mid Essex
Posts: 137

TC wrote:
did you ring your local branch?

You beat me to it!

Makes all the difference

D300 HSE 110

10th Feb 2011 5:52pm

SJM

Member Since: 09 Dec 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 237

Good point TC - I've just called them. The lady explained that NFU don't offer cover within M25 unless it is garaged, but she reckoned she could get it agreed (we are about 4 miles within). She continued the quote and it came up at £805!!!

She explained that their premiums for 4x4's have gone up quite a lot lately, so I guess I've just been unlucky.

I've called Land Rover Insurance back and got a quote for a standard 110XS SW, and it was £26 MORE than the quote they gave me yesterday based on a 110 Pick-up... So I'm going to stick with LR Insurance. The cover is very good, it's all LR-only for any repairs etc and covers all off-roading, so fine for me.

I know any thread about "insurance" is a bit boring, so thanks all for your patience and input

Now I can get back to looking forward to delivery day

(Oh, and whether I fit the A-bar as well...

) Simon
'11 Defender 110XS Utility SW
'07 Discovery 3 HSE
'58 Porsche 356A (not good off road)
'59 Lambretta (not good on or off road!)

10th Feb 2011 6:13pm

TACK

Member Since: 26 Apr 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 1045

Went throught the same motions as you, you could not dream it up. All those adverts in the LR Mags and only 1 insurer was prepared to insure me, i questioned why they were advertising in a specific 4x4 off road magazines, saying they cover specialist 4x4, off roading, modifications etc etc, and when it came down to it they were only interested in no modified D3's and the like

I am sure you read my posts from last year, I ended up with Adrian Flux.

I am surprise after a year the Utility is still not coming up with insurers, then nearly convinced me a Utility did not even exist and LR had run away with my money

Good luck it will be worth the pain in the end

10th Feb 2011 6:34pm

22900013A

Member Since: 23 Dec 2010
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 3140

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green

NFU had no isses with me for a quote on a USW, but they can't offer me business cover so not much use really. Anyone know any decent firms for business cover??? 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"

10th Feb 2011 7:23pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7695

i have business cover on my policy with the NFU Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

10th Feb 2011 8:16pm

RobKeay

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

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

I Hav a xs 110 utility and insure with direct line 25000 miles a year. It's costs about £400 and I am 30 years old

10th Feb 2011 8:23pm

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