AVB Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Bought a Defender. 2003 110. I feel like a real man now. And looking forward to the inevitable cursing that will happen when it breaks down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Time for a wallet empting then some time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 There's a saying about defenders - or any Land Rover, really. They don't leak fluids, they mark their territory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 There's a saying about defenders - or any Land Rover, really. They don't leak fluids, they mark their territory :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Welcome to the Defender club, The 4x4 that gets looked at as it's just cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Any tips on insurance companies? I have two other cars with full no claims bonus but I won't have any ncb on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Any tips on insurance companies? I have two other cars with full no claims bonus but I won't have any ncb on this one. Might be worth a call to a broker as some companies will give you say 5 years if you have it already on another car. I put masai winndows in the back of mine and then the big insurance companies would not insure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Any tips on insurance companies? I have two other cars with full no claims bonus but I won't have any ncb on this one. LV will match your no claims discount on your new motor if you switch insurers (Liverpool Victoria ) well they did with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 You'll either hate it and get rid quickly ............................... or ........................................... love it and have one for the rest of your life They don't have faults, it's character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 If it doesn't leak oil, it's because there is no oil in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Welcome to the world of Defender ownership. Try Adrian Flux. Been with them 6 years and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Get a peddle lock and Disk lock or you might need the insurance cover quick Edited June 6, 2016 by coldweld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Welcome to the world of Defender ownership. Try Adrian Flux. Been with them 6 years and never had a problem. Thanks. I did get a price from Adrian Flux. They were £160 cheaper than the cheapest quote through comparethemarket.com (but I won't get a meerkat toy) so I have gone with them. Was still more than I expected to pay (£440) though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymondley Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 You'll either hate it and get rid quickly ............................... or ........................................... love it and have one for the rest of your life They don't have faults, it's character. Very true. I've not been without one for the last 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks. I did get a price from Adrian Flux. They were £160 cheaper than the cheapest quote through comparethemarket.com (but I won't get a meerkat toy) so I have gone with them. Was still more than I expected to pay (£440) though. Mine is an N reg 300Tdi and i pay £270 fully comp, Full home relay type cover as well as Green Lane recovery and 2 named drivers. I'm 49 with 3 points so for yours, it doesn't sound too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Here we go, cue the usual comments mostly from people who have never owned one. Maintained they are incredibly reliable, capable vehicles. The problems arise when they are abused by the ignorant and maintained by the tight fisted. I have owned a Series motor for 12 years way back when I worked in the oil industry, funny how, after returning from a rig to the car park where my vehicle had sat for three or four weeks, my old IIa would fire up and drive off whilst the boys in their beemers and mercs would be stuck there? My current 90 doesn't leak oil any worse than an equivalent 4x4. During the time I've owned it both my mates have had horrendously expensive and continuing problems with their Nissan Navaras. Bits that have fallen off, packed up, destroyed themselves or just utterly failed. One caveat, try to avoid the really early TD5's. I prefer my tried and tested 300Tdi to any of the modern variants, as I can still fix it without requiring a fangled diagnostic machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 My only caveat to Mick's post would be to beware of the' first' fly by wire 300's. I've got one!!. Fortunately the No4 injector has never given me trouble, but replacing the throttle potentiometer was fun - and I do have a spare injection pump. Mine also has a 'Thor' (?) gear drive conversion. No timing belt. It is now redundant, SORN'd and looking for a new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Here we go, cue the usual comments mostly from people who have never owned one. Maintained they are incredibly reliable, capable vehicles. The problems arise when they are abused by the ignorant and maintained by the tight fisted. I have owned a Series motor for 12 years way back when I worked in the oil industry, funny how, after returning from a rig to the car park where my vehicle had sat for three or four weeks, my old IIa would fire up and drive off whilst the boys in their beemers and mercs would be stuck there? My current 90 doesn't leak oil any worse than an equivalent 4x4. During the time I've owned it both my mates have had horrendously expensive and continuing problems with their Nissan Navaras. Bits that have fallen off, packed up, destroyed themselves or just utterly failed. One caveat, try to avoid the really early TD5's. I prefer my tried and tested 300Tdi to any of the modern variants, as I can still fix it without requiring a fangled diagnostic machine. Of course you also have to take into account the comments of those of us who are land rover owners but are honest enough to look at them without the rose tinted.i have a land rover out of necessity not by choice.and I would state after owning discovery's range rover and now on my third defender I can fully understand why they have the poor reputation they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I am sure it will be fine 😬 I pick it up this afternoon. Shoot working party on Saturday so will get to use it for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Here we go, cue the usual comments mostly from people who have never owned one. Maintained they are incredibly reliable, capable vehicles. The problems arise when they are abused by the ignorant and maintained by the tight fisted. I have owned a Series motor for 12 years way back when I worked in the oil industry, funny how, after returning from a rig to the car park where my vehicle had sat for three or four weeks, my old IIa would fire up and drive off whilst the boys in their beemers and mercs would be stuck there? My current 90 doesn't leak oil any worse than an equivalent 4x4. During the time I've owned it both my mates have had horrendously expensive and continuing problems with their Nissan Navaras. Bits that have fallen off, packed up, destroyed themselves or just utterly failed. One caveat, try to avoid the really early TD5's. I prefer my tried and tested 300Tdi to any of the modern variants, as I can still fix it without requiring a fangled diagnostic machine. well said you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Here he/she is. Are Defenders male or female? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 eeeerrrrrr............its all shiny.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I like shiny here's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Here he/she is. Are Defenders male or female? Which would you like to ride in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Must be female as if it's got t#ts or tyres it will cost you a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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