↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > General & Technical (L663) > Vehicle thefts and security
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
Telemarkskier



Member Since: 20 Jul 2020
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 115

United Kingdom 
Vehicle thefts and security
Anyone using the platform been contacted by Land Rover to 'fix' security and minimise thefts of L663s?

Also anyone fitted Ghost 2 security device? What's it like, costs and other observations? 2020 Defender 110 SE 240D: Fuji White.
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2007 Freelander2 HSE (man)
Post #1015200 15th Nov 2023 5:01pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Tim in Scotland



Member Since: 23 May 2007
Location: The Land that time forgot
Posts: 3750

 
No contact yet from JLR for my Feb 23 built 90 but a friend with a July23 built 90 X-Dynamic SE has been contacted Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
Post #1015213 15th Nov 2023 6:27pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
David007



Member Since: 26 Oct 2022
Location: Angus
Posts: 92

United Kingdom 
Re: Vehicle thefts and security
Telemarkskier wrote:
Anyone using the platform been contacted by Land Rover to 'fix' security and minimise thefts of L663s?

Also anyone fitted Ghost 2 security device? What's it like, costs and other observations?


I received a letter from Land Rover about this, subsequently my cars booked in for the update in a couple of weeks time.
Post #1015230 15th Nov 2023 7:52pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
markb110



Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2522

England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
I understand that JLR are belatedly offering security updates to all pre 2022 vehicle models with keyless entry.,

The cynic in me says that the JLR aren't doing this for customer satisfaction points but to repair their Censored poor reputation for easily stolen vehicles that now due to insurance costs and flat out refusal to even insure their products, people are leaving JLR for good.

JLR cannot rely on repeat sales from the unfortunate sod walking back to the dealership and asking for a replacement vehicle of the same spec.

They made that rod for their own backs and the current situation is more an omission of failure and contempt for the consumer on their part.

Lets face it, they certainly didn't give a flying Censored in regards to Classic Defender thefts, and still don't.
Post #1015240 15th Nov 2023 8:45pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
18stone



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

England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
Re: Vehicle thefts and security
Telemarkskier wrote:


Also anyone fitted Ghost 2 security device? What's it like, costs and other observations?


Yep, had it fitted in January. I had it so that I can start it on the remote for pre-heating/cooling but it stalls when taking out of park.

It’s easy to use and flexible in terms of your ‘pin code’ ie the buttons sequence to disable.

Really happy with it. Recall it was c£450 fitted at home. No subscription- fit and forget, almost. Tremendous peace of mind. D300 HSE 110
Post #1015241 15th Nov 2023 8:47pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
nebc100



Member Since: 07 Nov 2023
Location: Altlinster
Posts: 48

Luxembourg 
Hello All,

Which LR vehicles are concerned with this recall/upgrade/modification (not sure what to call it)

Also, does anyone know if it is UK only?

Thanks

Nick
Post #1015245 15th Nov 2023 9:10pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
markb110



Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2522

England 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
Following on from my comment...

?si=rGTcFtvqeXU3kJdT

As i said, its about their sales, not your wellbeing.
Post #1015265 15th Nov 2023 10:25pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Soup Dragon



Member Since: 22 Sep 2023
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 73

 
See today’s announcement. Dressing things up to be a good new story rather than to recognise their abject failure for years when it comes to security! Hopefully the tide is turning but whether the insurance companies will share that optimism is another thing…

https://www.jaguarlandrover.com/news/2023/...uce-thefts
Post #1016021 22nd Nov 2023 3:49pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
XplusYplusZ



Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 417

The problem JLR must be facing is that folks won't buy their cars NEW, if they can't get them insured OR can't sell them on in the pre-owned market.

I've heard stories on here of folks cancelling their orders when they find out the cost of the insurance.
Post #1016258 24th Nov 2023 3:08pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5024

United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
Insurance is crazy, it’s gone up naturally then gone up because of jlr

I got a quote ahead of my renewal last month, £250 more, then as I went to renew 3 weeks later it’s gone up 550

There are no changes

I heard jlr used values are dropping quickly because of it and a few other things that aren’t good Mike
Post #1016689 29th Nov 2023 8:52am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
pjm-84



Member Since: 12 Apr 2021
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 642

United Kingdom 
Ghost on the BMW for me. Had it installed within a few days of buying the vehicle.

Its on a gearbox "lock" out due to the hybrid. If you don't put the pin in and put it into gear it switches off. Works well but sometimes catches me out as you need to wait a few seconds for the car to energize the buttons after turning the ignition on
Post #1016694 29th Nov 2023 9:54am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
TexasRover



Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 796

France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
The other problem LR must have is that all their cars are big, heavy and diesel is not really an option anymore nowadays and probably even less so in the future. There seems to be a vendetta against Diesel vehicles going on. Petrol is not really an option because of fuel consumption and all electric options are even more expensive and also not that fantastic on big heavy (now even heavier) cars.

We have also created a society with a lot of anxiety about the future of motoring and I don't know I would want to buy any expensive heavy big car which might face some sort of ban or additional tax which would reduce the car value dramatically.

Different in the US or Middle East, but in Europe?
Post #1016695 29th Nov 2023 9:55am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
osmiumgrey



Member Since: 04 Sep 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 16

United Kingdom 
The Land Rover website article says vehicles built from 2022 onwards have latest security. My new 110 was built in march, this year. I had the letter and have presumably had the update when I took the car to the dealer for the update. However, I only took 1 key and they never said anything?

why would I have had the letter if cars from '22 onwards have the latest security?
Post #1016698 29th Nov 2023 10:29am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Moo



Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1035

Ukraine 
My car was in for a service on Monday. I took both keys in just in case but they said I had the latest security. Mine is an Oct 2022 MY23 D250. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1016702 29th Nov 2023 10:48am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
David007



Member Since: 26 Oct 2022
Location: Angus
Posts: 92

United Kingdom 
My car was built in May this year. I had the security update applied today, took about twenty minutes and I had to provide both keys.
Post #1016716 29th Nov 2023 1:52pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums