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Badger110



Member Since: 06 Feb 2018
Location: South hams
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
What to expect
We're picking up a 110 XS 2.4 Utility on Saturday and i'm wondering what to expect from her.

I've owned and driven a 19J, a 200Tdi and an early TD5, so what should i be looking for regarding running, gearboxs etc? She has a full service history with some extensive work done to the gearbox and is a high mileage for the year (140k ) however she will come with a warranty upto 12 months ( if i take it, 6 months standard ).

I'm test driving her first to make sure and the usual inspections of the chassis and running gear, but is there something i should be keeping an eye for when driving?

Any opinions, advice appreciated.

Tia


p.s. hi everyone! first post Very Happy
Post #684804 7th Feb 2018 6:09pm
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LR90XS2011



Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
clutch rattle
drive line clunks
rust
evidence of leaks into the cabin
and the usual stuff with any older vehicle DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #684806 7th Feb 2018 6:33pm
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seriesonenut



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
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Hi welcome to the forum

I have just (September) moved from a 200tdi csw to a 2010 2.4 xs utility. Mine by comparison to yours had 54k on the clock.Expect a different driving experience I would not say better or worse as it has a different character. The dash feels more of a barrier than I am used to, but having AC this summer(end of) it was nice to have cold air without windows down vents open and all the noise that went with it. The Heater is a revelation, first time I have ever been too hot in a Land Rover Rolling with laughter

Check all of the normal items mentioned in the post above and you should be ok. Mine will sit happily at 70, I can hold a conversation and hear the radio.If I was trundling about locally I would have kept my 200, but longer trips and motorway miles made my mind up to change.

Good luck and post some pictures if you go ahead. 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2
Post #684813 7th Feb 2018 6:59pm
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Huttopia



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Smiles and poverty.
Post #684815 7th Feb 2018 7:05pm
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Rashers



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey
Yes, I would second that Huttopia Thumbs Up
Post #684816 7th Feb 2018 7:07pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Does the 2.4 need the oil pump recall, or was it just the 2.2?

200tdi and Puma are very different but both amazing in their own way. Good luck hope it goes well. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #684820 7th Feb 2018 7:14pm
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Oil pump recall was only the 2.2.
Top of my head there were only two recalls for the 2.4, one was the sump, but that is only for the 2007 and early 2008 production cars, and then there has been one for the brake pipes. Dealer or Topix should be able to give you more details.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #684871 7th Feb 2018 9:13pm
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
Thank you all,

as we get older we look forward to the comfort side of things, the XS spec was a welcome sight as i usually drive around in a pick up with heated seats and A/C!

Looking to convert her to a camping spec for nights and weekends away with the missus and dogs. Very Happy
Post #684882 7th Feb 2018 9:32pm
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legin



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black
Just been to North Yorkshire in my 2.2 90 from Essex a 445 mile round trip heater was great I've got the Mud heater thing which stops your near side leg getting burnt and puts the heat on to your feet well worth buying and add a set of good LED headlights the two best upgrade I can think of . Enjoy.
Post #684893 7th Feb 2018 9:48pm
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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Check for oil around the injectors, it often means they're loose and the sealing washers need replacing asap.

Even with the injectors not sealing they drive really well, it makes a vast difference once they're done!

They still have the usual Defender bodywork faults.

But they are a different driving experience, the torque is brutal, you soon learn to change up early and let the torque do it's stuff. Overall they're much more refined, OK not Range Rover refined, but very close to a modern van. Still easy to drive around town, but on the motorway in top gear you can easily cruise in the fast lane and still hold a conversation!
Post #684920 8th Feb 2018 12:23am
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agentmulder



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Kuwait 
Ask when (not if) the clutch slave cylinder was replaced.. Rolling Eyes Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...
Post #684922 8th Feb 2018 1:11am
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Lightningtweeds



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Scotland 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Get the registration number and do a search for "check MOT history" on the .gov.uk service and it will tell you all fails, advisories and mileages since it was three years old.
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wyvern



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Badger110 wrote:
Thank you all,

as we get older we look forward to the comfort side of things, the XS spec was a welcome sight as i usually drive around in a pick up with heated seats and A/C!

Looking to convert her to a camping spec for nights and weekends away with the missus and dogs. Very Happy


Hi Badger
Welcome to the forum and nice to see another SW 110 !

We have converted 2 110s for camping - a 2007 2.4 and now have a 2012 2.2, using them all over Europe and Scandinavia, so just yell if you have any questions on that side.
The TDCI is a good engine and the 6th gear makes it more relaxing on long trips causing at 60-65 on the motorists in the UK or 70-75 on the unlimited roads in Europe.
Electrics seems to be the only recurrent issues so check you know your way around the main fuses and relays under the drivers seat. - and don’t be afraid to ask questions on here as there is a wealth of information available.
Like many on here I’m looking forward to seeing some photographs of your vehicle and the conversion progress

Thumbs Up Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126
Post #684940 8th Feb 2018 7:36am
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Badger110



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
I've had a brief run down of the serivce history including some work done to the clutch/gearbox area, wiring looms replaced under warranty, however i'll be going through the whole list before i hand over any cash!

I'll keep an eye on the injectors etc, cheers for the tip.

A remap is looking to be first on the list of upgrades, however i'll cover that in another thread ( lots of information on here ! )

Mud heater sounds like a good idea Wink

I've had a good look through your gallery Wyvern and a few ideas have presented themselves...those seat/beds looked interesting to start with! i'll pick your brains a little more in the future Wink

Pick up tomorrow at 10ish after a test drive and scrutiny, although i wont be purchasing the extended RAC warranty as from what i've looked in to, it's really not worth it.

Thanks all for the comments and suggestions
Post #685287 9th Feb 2018 1:34pm
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schuee



Member Since: 16 Jul 2012
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Hi Badger,

I've owned my 2.4 110 USW MY61 which currently has 119,000 miles on it from nearly new, I know compared to other members here on Def2 this is merely ran in Laughing
I can't say that I have not had any problems though, on my 3rd clutch, 3rd EGR, several warranty claims for corrosion etc, though out of all the vehicles I've owned the 110 has given me miles of smiles, and waves Very Happy and I always look forward to getting into the drivers seat, unfortunately due to a new company VW Transporter, which I may add is a very nice motor though lacks the character of the 110 it will no longer be my daily driver, the 110 will be used for Land Rover weekends / camping and general tootling about now, as in my eyes its a keeper now, everytime I see another Defender now whilst out in the VW, I get the urge to wave.. Big Cry
So enjoy it mate, and post some pictures when you get her home Thumbs Up

Cheers MY2011 110 XS USW
Post #685303 9th Feb 2018 2:22pm
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