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“I have owned an Land Rover Defender 110 TDI, kicked...”

written by offroadboss on 12/01/2009

Good Points
Size, 110 undisputed load carrier. Work horse with excellent towing capabilities.

Pre 1994 ex service models having the tough 200 TDi engine probabley being the best mix, though 300 was not to bad. TD5 on and there are issues.

Excellent 1940s design, show how keeping it simple can work !

Bad Points
Land Rover not noted for build qualty, service or reliabiltiy. Large number of good independents plug the gap.

The ease of modification makes it a good expedition vehicle, however out side of the UK the Landy is not on many peoples top 5. Some countries can not fix the TD5 or newer engine, to much electronics.

Chassis an issue not only rust, but weight, check it. Check suspension, and bushes too, especially if used for towing.

General Comments
I have owned an Land Rover Defender 110 TDI, kicked and missed it. The 110 is good don't get me wrong, for what it is designed for. If I had 5K I would buy one tommorow, I love'm. Solid axels, Coil Suspension. Hi and Lo range gears. Center Diff Lock on Defenders, etc.



However, as an everyday driver I would look elsewhere as well. It depends what you want, for comfort factor, though smaller, I would go for a Jeep Cherokee, engine as powerful and a lot lighter, and it can perform off road.



For a similar size then the Izuzu Trooper is good, though has IFS upfront. Perhaps the Patrol or Land Cruiser are other alternatives.



Would I buy another one, probabley yes, if I can get the Trail Boss away from the leather, the air con, a heater that actually heats the whole car, a stereo you can hear, and she can get in it without a fruit box...............