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Land Rover Defender (1984 - 2016)

5
reviewed by David Hull on 4 July 2021
4
reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
4

110 County Utiliity Wagon 2.2

reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
4
Overall rating
5
How it drives
3
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
4
Cost of maintenance and repairs
2
Experience at the dealership
5
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

Very happy with it.

After a troublesome start involving 6 Main Dealer visits to cure a malfunctioning
alarm system they finally sorted it.
The alarm indicator lamp illuminated regularly while the engine was running, LR told the dealer this was impossible !
They had to make a video show the lamp was lit with the engine running as proof.

Apart from the above there has been no problems in 14,000 miles. I self-service it at manufacturers intervals regardless of mileage. I have serviced Land Rovers for 45 years.
I must admit I prefer the older models, but love the performance , the torque , and the 6-speed box of the later models, but the Chassis and Body are of thinner metals .

The paintwork is excellent, the interior also, the latest dash is a vast improvement.
I don't use it much now, and am considering a swap to a restored Safari.

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About this car

Price£20,540–£33,005
Road TaxM
MPG25.5–28.8 mpg
Real MPG102.6%

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