This is the Defender review I've most wanted to see! No sugar coated, glossed over excuses! It's why we love this car! :)

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

So do I ❤

@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj

2 жыл бұрын

And I.

@zahal2001

4 ай бұрын

exactly!

2:02 The energy at collision gets absorbed by the other car :P

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Not so, it will triple through the chassis and provides little protection. That is also why they were banded in the US

@flybyairplane3528

4 жыл бұрын

D3Sshooter not so, it was NO AIRBAGS, THE. SAME FOR PEUGEOT , and ohers, you are NO allowed t o ring a LR under 25 years young, Cheers from NJ

@incognitotorpedo42

4 жыл бұрын

The energy of collision gets absorbed by the driver and passengers.

@leocrawford3253

3 жыл бұрын

then dont crash

@pdenn1s

3 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter They were banned in the US because they make Jeeps look like shit lol

The other day I sat in an ex United Utilities 110. It was clean and tidy, low mileage and sounded great. As I relaxed, yes relaxed into the seat. A voice came into my head and it said. 'You are a thing of beauty and a tear came to my eye!!! How mad is that! What a Vehicle, I love them. No other car has ever done that to me. None!

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Millar indeed Mark. That is what lr lovers all have in common. Despite all the small little issued

I love mine, why buy a defender? Until you drive one you will never know. Nice film

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed Dave, I have one and would not want to miss it ,,, That was also the point of the video

@dirtlifestyleoz8150

6 жыл бұрын

thats what i tell everyone they dont realise until i let them drive it tho

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter me too

@Easyork

3 жыл бұрын

Defender Dave you have to Defend the Defender

Why would you buy a Land Rover Defender? Here are the top 3 reasons: 1. Because it’s a Land Rover Defender 2. Because it’s a Land Rover Defender 3. Because it’s a Land Rover Defender

@wilfmarshall7299

4 жыл бұрын

2MDSPORT TUNING the best 4x4xfar

@ashh6540

4 жыл бұрын

@@wilfmarshall7299 maybe In the 1950s

@wilfmarshall7299

4 жыл бұрын

Ash H i can’t remember writing this comment although I love defenders I don’t know what 2mdsport tuning is.

@ashh6540

4 жыл бұрын

@@wilfmarshall7299 ha ha. It just makes me cringe when I read that "best 4x4xfar" Defenders are good at what they do, but could probably list a whole host of other off road vehicles that are both better off road and on.

@ronikurakoji818

2 жыл бұрын

I love all 3 reason

If you have to ask, you'll never understand.

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

John Bebe , a very good point. Txs

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

Agreed Sir, these simple cars have so much wrong with them compared to modern machines which do every thing for you, but it's the absolute character that captures your heart, its beautiful simplicity, plus if you buy one for the right reasons, it will be the best car you will ever buy, these cars become part of the family, unlike ordinary cars you change every few years

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Eric Storey Txs Eric. I am pleased to see that others like you see it the same way as i. Beauty by imperfection

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Storey I agree with you ! 👍👌👏

I'm fortunate enough to have a Hummer H2, a Jeep Wrangler and a Land Rover Defender 90. If I had to only keep one. It would always be the Land Rover Defender.

@aky19832001

7 жыл бұрын

Anthony Carin A llmyour cars are better than the shitty defender.

@hatter2544

6 жыл бұрын

What made you buy two yank cars? Yank cars are utter shit

@BESTIAL-CRUCIFIER

5 жыл бұрын

You must pay a lot on fuel.

@OverlandTT

5 жыл бұрын

Tony Carin That's interesting, but I can kinda see why.

@alexwambua6033

5 жыл бұрын

thank you.

Owned Land Rovers for more than 50 years. You have given such an accurate descriptrion of the Defender TD5. No nonsense. You are spot on. Thank you.

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

So I can pull 3500kgs So I can load it up with shit and not have to worry about the load bed rotting out as it's aluminium So I can knock the aluminium panels about without worry about them rotting So I can use it for camping trips with it loaded up with all my gear So I can get about in bad conditions when the roads flood and the snow falls So I can maintain it with simple tools and do it myself So I can put a soft top on it in summer and hardtop in winter So I can run a PTO winch from the gearbox So I can wash the inside out with the hose when it's muddy from my work boots So I can use it for my everyday vehicle So I don't have to worry about paying hundreds for my insurance I've had mine for 16 years now and it's covered 280000 miles and in my ownership it's let me down once with a clutch problem. I'll keep it for the rest of my days and pass it on to my sons as it's part of the family. You either hate them or love them!

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Pill Sharks 3500 kg is the trailer and its load. Note that this can differend from country to country as it is based on the soecs legislation. In Belgium its rated at 3500 but with a trailer fitted with dual axels and automatic breakes. There is also a downward pressure on the towhook of max 75 kg. And at last there is the drivers license limitation. I pulled 3000 kg mass once. On a flat road

@PillSharks

6 жыл бұрын

D3Sshooter I've also pulled a lot more than the limited 3500kg! I used to work as a long distance lorry driver and have visited Belgium 🇧🇪 many times and always noticed the amount of Land Rovers being used. When I was in the yard back home another driver had a bet with me about pulling my lorry with the Land Rover, so I said ok but let's do it when it's fully loaded at 44000kg. The Land Rover was hooked to the front and after playing with the clutch for a few seconds the lorry was moving! I'm sure others 4x4 could also do this I'm just saying my 14 year old Land Rover did. Like I said in my previous comment you either love them or hate them

@thewilderfanclub7896

4 жыл бұрын

@@PillSharks I'm sure mines alive.

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

I lived 4 months in Bath in 1998 because of my job, and I saw a dark green white top Def in 1998 in the countryside, in Somerset and it was love at first sight. I came back to my country and after 21 years I bought and I own a Def just like that. Here in Italy Defender are still appreciated, even if we know they are old project cars and they are not so reliable. But everytime I drive it here people is curious about it and they look at it and ask me a lot of things. I like old cars in general because of their design, Defender is a a piece of automobile history, despite strengths and weaknesses.

@lifeinrussia1991

4 жыл бұрын

I hate it when people start their sentences with "so"! Did they ever study English at all?

Absolutely loved your video! 14min 10secs summed it up for me - all Defender drivers are special people - it's very true! It's why we wave at each other! Great video - loved it - and the last few minutes made me smile so much - we go through all these problems but there is just something about it which we love!! Thank you for putting this up - great video! All the best, Damian

i love defenders, and seeing people who love their defenders like you make me happy :)

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

I am so happy, that you got the point. Yes we all love them...despite the little shortcomings and that was the whole clue in this video.

Sir, you are my hero. What a fantastic video. THANK YOU! Just bought my 1993 Defender 90 and I couldn't be happier.

@D3Sshooter

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and enjoy

One of very few vehicles that you can abuse for years, leave to rot in a field for another decade then sell for more than you paid for it in the first place.

My dad's defender went through Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique in the last couple of months. Not just drive through but doing work under the WHO. The defender lasted where the other vehicles did not.

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Lee , yes i believe that

In the uk the defender is the safest car on the road ie the lowest deaths per thousand accidents. Why ? You don't drive fast because your having so much fun driving it you don't want to arrive in a hurry.Most drivers see you coming and give way to you. You are more relaxed in a Landrover just listening to the engine and seeing over the hedges. It won't go fst and you won't get done for speeding very easily. Just buy one it will last you a lifetime. More fun than any other vehicle. Phil

@johnnywoodchip8227

7 жыл бұрын

also if you do crash you'll probably still be able to drive it

@teddd10

6 жыл бұрын

The real reason is because it spends less time on the road and more time in the garage. Absolute bag of shite

@andyduhamel1925

4 жыл бұрын

More likely it was designed for off road 50% of time by farmers etc.

@jack.d.valentine3434

4 жыл бұрын

I've had my 110 past 100mph they can be as fast as you want them to be 😂

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

I own a Def 90 and I am happy to drive it. Of course I know it is an old car project, it is not fast and comfortable as a Jaguar Xj and it's not safe to drive it like a coupe. So I don't drive it like a sport car or a luxury sedan, I just relax, enjoy the panorama and drive safely. No hurry at all. If it rains or it snows Def is still safe enough. In the '60s on our car we didn't have airbag abs traction control nor seatbelts and we are still alive. We cannot ask to a Defender to do what it cannot do.

shock absorbing??? in defender with the mass and force it has, the object that you are crashing into becomes your crumple zone :D

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Staz Charlesworth txs. But not realy if you hit a pillar of concrete.

@Stazzych

7 жыл бұрын

D3Sshooter i am kidding. They get very messed up specially if they roll. I am rebuilding one right now... and looking at it. There is no protection from side impact. There is just sill (which is normally rusty). And a 2mm sheet of aluminium, thats it.

@sandyassink1030

6 жыл бұрын

you've got to be special to own one, not one of the countless sheep out there, had defenders for 30 years, guess i must be special

@fiftyonenorth

6 жыл бұрын

Ooh you naughty bugger you made me spit out a little bit of whisky

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for the video. I am happy to drive it for 40 years and not interested for modern cars except a Range Rover but the classic of course.

@D3Sshooter

4 жыл бұрын

Right on!

I used to drive Defenders in the military... I always wanted my own one... Now I do and I'm keeping it for life.

My family had defenders when I was growing up. It rumbled, it had 3 seats in the front, it vibrated, and it had bench seats in the back. I remember going on a trip with one of my friends in a normal car, and it felt so smooth, quiet and low down, I felt like a peasant. It was so smooth that I could barely feel how fast I was going and it was horrible. When the tables were turned and my school friends went in my landy, they loved it. Everyone was so excited to be in the back of that thing.

@D3Sshooter

Жыл бұрын

hahaha, thanks for the comments

I've got one and the reason why I bought one was because I hate car's, they either rust, or in the UK they need MOT's something we have to comply on the roads with here. Around here also you will still see plenty 30 year old Defender's still on the roads and yes they still have parts that rot away but the parts are easy to get hold of and the ability to fix them told me something, yes they have their problems especially the comedy steering every time I hit a pothole and the handbrake also too but there still around. I chose like your one a TD5 engined one becase the tune ability on them and because they have a timing chain which will last slightly longer compared to a belt, the other reason was I hope it outlast my driving licence, and I also like my tractors too especially my International 956xl, it's matches me perfectly too. Great video.👍

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Calum Anderson , txs and indeed they are great to own and easy to work despite all the little things.

I do love it when people slate old landrovers , why compare it to modern cars , i for one hate modern cars rubbish electrics that go wrong expensive and have to go to dealer to fix just like the lifeless cars of today .my 1988 landrover 90 is going strong and i love it its not fast i drive it carefully unlike todays motorist in euroboxes going around round abouts at 30 mph , and most euro cars have been scrapped after 7 to 9 years life after all a landy is an light utility l vehicle

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

I can subscribe to that, I just love them... and I have a 2004 model besides a very old SIIA. But as you say , many compare them with new modern cars before buying and that is the wrong thing to do... It's like comparing apples and oranges.....One must love its character, style , straight forward mechanics, its simplicity and charisma and only then buy one....

@scottrc5776

7 жыл бұрын

sparge2 you stole the words form my mouth

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter Exactly!👏👌👍

A hilarious tongue and cheek look at Defender love! These motors are one sexy beast to drive. Mine is not as posh as yours as it has a 2.5na diesel (68bhp) and no power steering, but it makes me smile every time I take it for a drive! Well done.

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Chase Photos , txs. Same feeling here. Happy to that you got the message

@chasephotos4780

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe whether you get the message from your video or not should be a test for Defender ownership?! 😄

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Chase Photos that would be an idea. Haha. I guess there would not be many on the road. 😀😀😀

I only bought my first Defender 30 days ago, but reading all these comments here and of course watching the videos already make me a proud owner! 😅 Thank you very much Sir!!!

You Sir have some awesome positivity right here. Very inspiring the way you handle all the negative comments from those with short attention span that did not make to the end of video before jumping in the comments to criticise. Nice video. Gotta love the Defender!

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Jose Bagatelli thank so much. I wish there were more people like you. Few got the punchline. You did. Txs

@conservation4africa293

6 жыл бұрын

Jose Bagatelli was almost me! Hahaha

@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj

2 жыл бұрын

​@@D3Sshooter Oh but there are, many many more like us. We ride big miles with big smiles.

You’ve got it all wrong, the defender wasn’t built for comfort it was meant to work in all conditions all around the world and be easy and cheap to fix. It’s still one of the best off reader all rounder in the world

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed , and that is exactly my point , see the last minute of the vid

I would have a defender over ANY new car on the market today

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

I can only agree Scott

@oldcargeezer

6 жыл бұрын

Most cars yes, but show me a Ferrari 360 and my heart would be there.

@ryanramsa7093

6 жыл бұрын

you couldn't have said it better Scott.....

@dirtlifestyleoz8150

6 жыл бұрын

me too infact i do wouldnt swap it for anything

@alexwambua6033

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

That was the most sincere review that I saw at my hole life! I have a defender 2002 for until my end of the life.

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Renato Mattos , thank you for commenting

Love Land Rovers , the best of all the 4x4 Without a doubt .

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

ticos08 Txs. And yes i agree

@jimbobjones3391

7 жыл бұрын

No! Probably the worst but....the most lovable!

@SirVoltz

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@ashh6540

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the most loved but there is tons of stuff out now that would outmatch defenders both on and off the roads. Pinzgauer will go up and over things that a defender just couldn't. So " best 4x4" is a bit of a bold statement but also a completely false one. Sorry.

@bernardinjean-loup1168

4 жыл бұрын

Drive a Land cruiser Fj40 and tell me wich one is the most capable ..

An incredible statistic I learned today....95% of Defenders are still on the road, the other 5% made it back

@D3Sshooter

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

Thanks. I had one once. Car was rubbish. Man, did I love it. Coolest car I ever had. 5 minutes of driving and all the sorrows are gone and you feel like being on the way doing something of importance - at least until you arrive. This car broke my heart and I am still in love.

@D3Sshooter

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, that is key point I was trying to make

@ApolloTchize

4 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter And you nailed it totallly from my perspective! BTW: These days I own a Lotus Elise and the same is true - although in a totally different approach, but 5 minutes of driving makes you happy as a child... Try that and you will hate it, while falling in love. ;-)))

I bought a 110 LR Perentie from Australian army. Used to drive high end Audi A4 which was trouble free. I have spent as much on Perentie as I got for the Audi A4 when I sold it. I am much happier with Perentie and I can't explain why that is. It is an involved drive, go anywhere car that seats 10, can drive on beach, through rivers, over deserts, snow mountains, has a mechanical winch that can pull the car out of anything. Has a Isuzu $BD1 engine that can do 1,000,000 kms no trouble. Pretty water proof but in summer I have a convertible because I just roll up the canvas back and sides. Nothing can stop this car except your imagination. My Audi had 18 bang and olufsen speakers, was dreamy to drive on country roads and ) to 100 in some incredible time. The Perentie is better. Drive one and tell me I am wrong. Great video.

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Cal Flonkapog , txs cal. Indeed its all about the passion of driving, the character of the vehicule. That is what us owners attracks

I've driven thousands of kms in my old Defender and at 6'4" tall it's one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven.

@simon8089

3 жыл бұрын

Rock Ape it’ll give you a left leg like Nadals arm💪🏼

@AliKhan-jb6db

2 жыл бұрын

You haven’t driven many’s cars then

@hilarymungure8590

2 жыл бұрын

Thats Nice

After serving in the British Military for 10 years, I now wish I had bought one many years ago when I left in 1995. I now live in the US and regret the decision as they are way out of my budget since they ended production. The Landrover Defender definitely served its purpose, it runs forever and is a no nonsense vehicle. I would gladly give up my Ford Explorer for one any day (if it wasn't a company lease, dont think they would appreciate it as much as I would). Just have to wait for a rich uncle to pass before being a privileged Defender owner. Driving off road is the best, and through the desert is a breeze in one of these. Towing capacity is awesome and takes a bullet like a Vietnam movie hero. Has anyone bought an ex military version? With the white rear diff and small light to illuminate it for night driving convoys. This was a pleasant memory of driving through the desert during Desert Storm leading a convoy of 22,500 liter fuel tankers to the bulk fuel installations.

I've had A defender since 2007 and the more advanced new cars get the more I love My Defender. The reason I bought one in the first place was no electronics easy to maintain and first of all charisma. I use it for towing and over landing and as a daily driver you can't find any car as versatile as this. It is build for a purpose and it does fortunately not drive like a modern car. I simply love it. Thanks for this review you mention all the questions any Defender owner asks them self now and then thanks quite fun. Cheers Claus from Denmark

Back in the 1970's whilst on a school trip, I fell out of the rear near side door of a Land Rover Defender 110. The teacher, who was sat next to me at the time, apparently, closed the door afterwards and didn't say a word about what had just happened to anyone! Eventually the driver, Mr ******** believed what the lads were shouting from the back of the land rover and dully turned around and eventually discovered me laying at the side of the road approximately half a mile or so away. I was then taken to a local veterinary clinic for a thorough medical check-up and given an anti-tetanus jab in my arse lol... many years later... I now own and drive a Land Rover Defender 90 and love it to bits - happy days! : )

at the last part of the video you got to the point. The Defender is an old car living in the "modern days" you can not expect the technology all the others cars have now, this is for real driving and not pushing buttons to help you driving.

One of the best Defender Reviews ever! Love it! Thanks so much. :-)

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Volz Fishing , thank you.

Thrill of driving is not about how many electrics and settings it has , its about pure / raw excitement, experience behind the wheel,and the undiluted spirit of adventure, enjoying the simplistic, mechanical prowess... these days we’ve become too insulated from actually driving our cars to enjoy what they have to offer ....i'm speaking as a guy who has two defenders and never miss "modern" cars

@D3Sshooter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments

Great film!!! Very difficult to explain how lovely the defenders are, but you did it! It is something that comes from the heart. I will keep my old one forever, and take care of it always!

I grew up up in northern Patagonia in and around land rovers... later as an owner of one I experienced many of the things you mentioned, I get your point, BUT you totally missed the main reason you buy such an icon: you did not go off-road!!! And besides, I would never want to be in a far-away place in a 4x4 that depends on complicated electronics, and that you cannot repair yourself. Simplicity as this straight-forward car has is the greatest asset! I would even be interested in having a Series 1, because I know that if it already functioned for 60 years, it will still easily function for other 60... what other car can offer you this? (perhaps a citroen 2CV, renault R4, willys jeep, volvo C303... and others of this kind, which I also love)

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

puma thanks for your very good comments. I can follow you perfectly. Note that also have and still have a landy since 30 years and would not want to miss it.

@aymanzein7

6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. Let him come to Africa where Sun and dust could break down the most luxurious car

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Gents, I fully agree with you....it all depends where you live and for what purpose they are used.... so has an ordinary lint ruler advantages over a laser based ruler....and vice versa . But I would not advocate to use a lint ruler to work on houses in the city , as it has to many downside aspects and is slow. Where as I was in the middle of nowhere, then I would not use my lazer at all and fully rely in my lint ruler.... and that is the same with the defender.... its the lint ruler.... Of course , Iive in a dense populated area, with as good as NO dirt roads or nature.... so defenders are only used as utility vehicles on normal city and country roads , all paved.... in that case it comes short of many little things (that could have been improved by Land-Rover) ....and at last the prices have gone crazy , especially since so many snobs are buying them to show off....

Land rover defenders are built for off road and harsh environment conditions. So yea it drive like crap on the streets and gets bad gas mileage and doesn't have air bags but it's not built for comfort. It's built to get u where u need to go without having to use a helicopter.

@flybyairplane3528

4 жыл бұрын

Floppychzcake the ORIGINAL USE was as a farm tractor,,many implements were developed, end of the day,,you drove it home,,and was your ‘car’,,,,, Cheers from NJ,

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 1000% with you

We borrowed a Defender 110 with a camper conversion for 900 miles around Australia. Ours had air conditioning, a V6 diesel, and comfort was still not a thing. It's made for the off road in the Third World, Africa, Australia and rougher parts of South America. In the developed world, it's a fashion statement.

What a hoot! I test drove a new one on a total lark back in the late 90s when I took my Golf in for service. I thought it looked incredibly cool and I still do. I did the test drive with the salesman and found the vehicle basically undriveable. It didn’t have roll down windows as your does; it had sliding slats. And yes, you are jammed up against the door. The only way to drive it is with your left elbow (outside of the U.K.) hanging out the window. Pathetic features, miserable reliability, etc. But you can’t help but know you look like a total badass driving this thing down the road.

I've owned my '94 reg defender 110 300tdi for 7 years, it's an ex expedition vehicle and has done over 200,000 miles, even so, the engine sounds great, in 7 years it's gone to the garage 3 times for work I wasn't able to do i.e. new rear x member, clutch replacement for hd clutch and timing belt change within a month of buying, other than that all repairs have been done in a car park or by the side of the road using only basic tools, sockets spanners hammer etc, no gadgetry no electronics to go wrong and definitely no need to link a laptop up to it either, I've owned many cars, this landy is by far the best motor I've had, I knew it was uncomfortable load economical bla bla, but I didn't buy it for that, in fact in my opinion 31MPG for a 2.9 tonne beast, that sends other drivers clambering for the grassy verge whenever I face them on the road, and you say it's not safe?, ever wondered why ncap never published its crash test results for the defender?, because they couldn't find a concrete barrier big enough, as the defender destroyed the barrier every time, one test you failed to carry out was it's off road ability, ease of maintenance, that's why we defender drivers buy them and love them,

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

MrCareer707 , thanks for taking the time to write. Love it. Just no sure about the crash test. But a good point .... the barrier was not strong or big enough. But after all its a champion off road. On the road is another story. But than again they were not build for road/city purpose

@MrCareer707

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply, it's helped me to keep my licence for as long as I have, with all the cameras in this country it's easy to acquire enough points then lose your license, not easy to exceed the speed limit, my landy is a pleasure to drive around the roads, very comfortable seating, heaters are nice and toasty for winter and the windscreen vents are just what the doctor ordered in the summer, in the 7 years I've owned the landy it's only partly disabled twice but both times it still got me home, now that is reliability, mind you I am under it more than driving it, but it has been worth every penny spent and every drop of blood spilt, and for the fuel economy? I can live with that because I save on garage labour costs, I see it like this if I look after my landy my landy will look after me,

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrCareer707 Wonderful what you said, I agree 1000% with you ! For the same your reasons , I just bought a restored and guaranteed Def 90, only 40000 miles and I am so happy because I don't ask to my Def confort and all the things that Def cannot do. I do not ask to run 20 miles with one liter etc. You have fully centered the subject

something or everything about the Defender just tickles my heart. I love it.

You have understood it completely. Even off road, Defender is not particularly an extraordinary off road vehicle. Any basic Jeep Wrangler does what she does with much more comfort. But Defender is old fashion utilitarian that we love.

@D3Sshooter

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments

With very little mechanical experience this weekend I freshened up my defender, new rad, intercooler, all pipework, electric fan, water pump, thermostat, timing kit, auxiliary belt and tensioner, injection pump, lift pump, crank seals, master cylinder, wheels and tyres, coolant, oil, air filter and more I’ve forgotten, cheap parts, great fun to work on, great to own and drive, the fact it’s not perfect in any way makes it perfect for me

The "BUT" comes at 14:06. The rest is to deter other people wanting to buy all the defenders

@sfield2265

3 ай бұрын

❤ I love this comment 😂

On of the best cars ever built

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments, best in its own terms

My first landrover was a 1959 series 2 troop carrier and I still wish I still had it. It was the most fun car to drive. When I want the most comfortable car to drive I chose a Range Rover but for fun in the sun it has to be a defender.

Great car for driving in city's - other cars move out of your way

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👍👏 great !!!!

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

They are afraid of Def bumpers 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👌👏

@musomimukama3308

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love the honest intelligent review. Thanks.

Great video. The only thing tougher than a Defender is my 1977 (40 years old this year!) ex-Australian Army Series III Landy. Asking why you drive a Land Rover is like asking why you like to ride motorcycles: If you need to ask the question, you won't understand the answer! In a Land Rover, the other car is your crumple zone...

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Ian Petersen txs for commenting and making your point. Happy to see that there are so many people who like defenders or its predecesors. Despite the fact that some think i hate defenders. I dont. , i just love mine

I was so heartbroken at the better part of the video. Its full of plain truth but i still adore this machine

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Dun Wainaina yes and so do i. They just have that effect upom us

I'm very interested to see what is in store for the new Defender. I really hope they keep it true to it's roots as a go anywhere off-roader. All they really need to do is make it lighter and safer. Address a few things like comfort and cabin space, sound deadening/ insulation and it would be a perfect machine. Especially with engine tech these days it would be far more fuel efficient, twice so with less weight from alluminium chasis. I drove these for years in the military and they're far more bare bones than the road going versions, but they were great! You wouldn't believe some of the places we took them off road, especially the 6 wheel versions.

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

I fully agree, and hope that it is a no nonsens car, not a ranger rover type... Yep I drove them as well in Sarajevo in 1993, great cars (mil version). Txt for commenting

Land Rover Defenders are freakin GORGEOUS! What a piece of machinery I say!

@flybyairplane3528

4 жыл бұрын

Andrea Downing , hello, there were 3 Landry’s in our family ,,2 green,,1 blue,,but that was BEFORE , DEFENDER,,or RANGE ROVERS, all were RHD,< 4 SPD MANUAL, 4 DOORS,,LONG WHEELBASE, , SPARE TYRE WAS ON THE BONNET,,& in the rear there was a large hole for a PTO, We mostly used irrigation pumps, & there were NO DIESELS, all petrol ,,,,, Cherrio, from NJ USA

@D3Sshooter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments,

D1 owner - close enough! 😄 Absolutely enjoyed your vid. Was taking my time to rebuild brakes this past few weeks. Reduced to using the Missus' sedan.... uggghhh! Back on road this morning after 4wks, and sitting tall never felt so good! Lol Think I'll take a sunset cruise to the sound of my 300tdi. Thanks for the vid! 🖒🖒

I love my Range Rover Sport. The V8 kicks out a ton of horsepower and commuting along the motorway is a joy; you just tap the gas and you’ve overtaken almost every other car. But, there’s something about this riveting (pun intended) old fashioned behemoth. I’m definitely buying one.

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Jamie D oh well a range rover is a class all by itself. Way different than the Defender.

@Jimbaux

6 жыл бұрын

D3Sshooter I know. The Defender is more gritty and a genuine go-anywhere vehicle. It might lack the creature comforts and power of a Range Rover, but I’m guessing (and hoping) it’s more fun.

Ok, I took you advise and bought a Defender 90. Childhood dream come true. So in love... To me personally it is the most iconic classless car ever build. Does not matter if you are the Queen or a farmer and anything else. Everybody looks good in a Defender.

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, and if you have the connect with the Def, you will love it... despite all the small things

@RALLO10

5 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter I always loved the Defender. My 17 year old daughter is possibly even more in love with it. It is her dream car. Go figure.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You summed it up beautifuly at the end. I love my `96 110 which I´ve had since new

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

flynn4949 txs and indeed that was the clue in this video. The end statements

I'm from central Africa, where we relied on Land Rovers only to cross jungles and Sahara for many years.When you go there , you would never ask for a luxury car with airbags and environmental engine that play music !.Who cares for the heated seats there ? but you would seek a car which is capable to cross Africa from North to South and return you back to Europe.Land Rover proved itself in taking you wherever you want. It's simple and reliable. Ayman Abbas (Mr)

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

TXS, and I can see your points. It all depends where one is living and for what purpose the are been used. In europe, a lot buy them as utility vehicules and never see off road, and today youngster try to buy them as a show-off , more show then anything else.... but besides that, its old technology but I love it

Defender drivers are special. I had a County for many years. I would like to buy a more recent one now 2013-2015.

@D3Sshooter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments,

Defender is bought because of emotions, which no other car can give. just love this car with all my heart.

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, that's why I bought it

"A tractor on wheels". What do tractors have if they don't have wheels?

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

KiwiPokerPlayer Haha. A lot of rest

@lifeiswhatyoumakeit5505

5 жыл бұрын

Tracks

yes it is beautiful Land Rover Defender. I have a friend overseas own a car dealer and he said they sell between $5k - $25k for a nice one!! I think that's very good prices. Thanks for the video

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Land Rover those a real good prices. Here in Europe belgium its going crazy. 20 to 50 k€. Even for a 10 year old car. Especially since they are no longer build.

@eoinoshaughnessy7766

7 жыл бұрын

In Ireland a 2.5L manual 110 Defender in good condition can sell for 55k

I have a 1957 series 1, 86" wheel base diesel Land Rover, a 1965 series 2A. 109 wheel base , diesel, Station Wagon. I drive them regularly, and wouldn't get rid of either. You learn how to become a mechanic (LOL 😀 😀) , with them. They have sole , and a character like no other. Great video of the best 4X4 ever built. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. Remember character and sole !!!

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Henry, I fully agree with you Charisma , Character and Sole that is what makes them so special despite all the little things....

@henryratajczak3071

5 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter I just finished replacing the rear half shaft (rear axle), on the 109". This time I installed a new Dana 60 (after modified) on the rear, and front . Spare parts are becoming very difficult for these two Land Rover Series 1 and 2A. What a pain in the ass changing over.

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Henry Ratajczak , i can imagine that it becomes more difficult. Did it all work out?

@henryratajczak3071

5 жыл бұрын

@@D3Sshooter Definitely worked out. I went from 5 wheel stud to 8 ( new 8 stud wheels) . Much better than expected. At least once a year I had to replace the half shafts in the rear. I've also changed the whole electrical system to a Delco( GM) complete new wiring, except the Lucas intermittent (LOL 😀 😀) windshield wipers. I changed the engine to an Isuzu 3.9 diesel ( used in the Australian military Land Rover Perentie ) and dumped the 2.25 natural asperated original 3 main bearing crank shaft.. I ordered equipment from different companies in Australia.

Love my defender I’d marry her but can’t get her through the church doors.

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha, me too

At one point I thought he was going to set the Def on fire and walk away....

@jessestanley23

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

You should try a Series. I totally get where you're coming from though. No other vehicle makes me laugh when I drive it. Also, knowing nothing about mechanics, having very basic tools and a manual downloaded off the internet I can keep my forty-five year old vehicle going. the thing is so very basic, it's like Meccano.

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Dylan Claydon Txs for commenting dylan. And i can follow your views. I used to have a series IIA.

@sanatandharma4435

5 жыл бұрын

Agree, I have had four series lll's three 88swb. Amazing fun and a 109 safari not so much fun. Brilliant, cheap to fix and reliable. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!

Absolute brilliant review of a car that i bought 2 years ago.. And i havn't ever regretted it, well done...

@D3Sshooter

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments

You hit the nail directly on the head, you have to be a certain type of person to love a Land rover of any description. Since I was 19 when I bought my first 1972 Range Rover which was fitted with a Perkins 4203 (yes slower that a slug lol) I have been hooked. I have lost count of how many "series" land rovers, Discovery's, classic Range rovers and even a brand new 90 2.5TD in 1989. You love them or you hate them and you need to be able to do mechanical work or be wealthy enough to have them fixed pretty much each time you return home lol.

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

txs for the comments, indeed that is also my opinion ; txs for getting the message and making it clear; i had also the s2, s2A, td300,and the TD5. in fact i always had LRs . The perkins diesel, that was w real bummer, hard to start

Its the simplicity that makes it so good. It's not needlessly complicated. It's like a pair of jeans and a tee shirt. Just get in and drive it. Off road there brilliant and familiar. They will always be sought after.

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Rover Ron indeed Ron. That is why i have had/have one since 26 years.

It's like the old saying. If it's not broke don't fix it

All the people complaining about your "negativity" on the defender for one are NOT real car enthusiasts and two need to watch til the end. They are just cunts who dont get that you are being brutally honest and showing what a defender is really about. You are doing the buyers (the ones who are interested in the "cool" factor alone) a service and they should be grateful for your awesome review. Thank you sir!

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

none11ification , thank you. I guess most react out of passion for their landy and dont get the clue

I don't have a Defender, and I never have...yet I'm watching this video for a second time.

@D3Sshooter

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments

I love my 1992 SWB 90 it's uncomfortable, noisy and about as ergonomically comfortable as a three legged blind goat, but I will never sell it! It's quirky and British! I must say that yours is very modern... heated seats and electric windows??? Luxury 😜

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Freddie d'Ambrumenil I can only acknowledge that feeling. Dispite all the small things.

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍

Did you know there is a land rover in almost every country in the world and most land rover's are still going strong

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Ginty Millar , yep. Great isnt it.

@ashh6540

4 жыл бұрын

But most are like triggers brush.lol

Defender is like your high school crush, you will eventually go on and have a happy life with your wife but your crush will always have a special place in your heart!

A friend flipped one with his family inside, and it was only his bicycle in the back that stopped the roof crushing. Personally, I'm a great fan of not crashing, but a roll bar or a bicycle might be a good idea if you're easily distracted, or incompetent. Cheers.

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Flash Herbert thanks for the comments. And that is indeed an issue. Of course a roll bar can be added. But you wonder why its not a standard feature.

it's been around for so long because it is an excellent truck

Nice video. I see you've got a winch, so I guess you take it seriously off-road sometimes. Maybe that's a good reason for a Defender :-) There's another vehicle that shares the air vent system: Citroën 2CV! My experience of the Defender is that it doesn't actually get as hot in Summer, especially when parked, as other vehicles. It's important for us as we're in S. France with a fairly big dog. I think it's mainly due to the windows being less sloping than other vehicles. You can certainly transport a lot of stuff in it even though, as you say, the rear door doesn't allow wide stuff like plasterboard sheets (l transported them on the roof - that's why so many Defenders can be seen with roofracks). Last thing: if you want to do your own maintenance, then it's usually quite straightforward. Many of the parts are not expensive because they're not sophisticated, and no electronics (my engine is a 300TDI). But you do need to keep to the maintenance schedule: I think a lot of the Defender's criticism of reliability is due to people not bothering with the grease gun, not changing the diff oil, gearbox oil or transfer box oil...

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Martin Mohr thanks martin. All very good points. And yes, i use it as a utility vehicle. Not a luxury car as some want to make it. It simple is not build for that. That is why i have tried to make things clear. Dont buy it , if you expect a luxury car. I take all those little issues, as i use it fir what it is intended with all its constrains. But also with all its advantages as a utility vehicle. Thanks for commenting

I have a Defender 90 TD5 1999. Ive had a Range Rover and a Defender but none compare with the stability and reassurance you get than in the Defender. When I bought it second hand its top speed was 55/60mph. According to the LR forums I put in a Van Aarken ECU chip and had Q gears from the Discovery fitted in the transfer box. Big difference with the top speed now 70mph. I've still got it 15 years later.

Every point you made about these old tractors is so true 🤣 There is no good reason to own one of these beasts but I wouldn’t sell mine for anything else. If you own one you’ll know why 🙂

Great video, and a very honest review, exactly what I was looking for. I'm trying to purchase one in the States, wish me luck!

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Faraz Khan good luck. As they are banded after a. Ertain year

I was despising you for 14mins....Then @ 14:06 you totality redeemed yourself!!! XOXO!

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

raime j , haha. So many fall for the same trap. Don’t worry. I know that many would have that reaction. Very mormal as we all love our defs

You can not judge a Defender with any normal auto parameters, my 90 leaks when it rains, is cold in winter, heavy on fuel, but its 27 years old and still going strong. They just seem so wrong until you own and drive one, and then its too late you are hooked!! EXCELLENT VID Thanks

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Yep Jenny, I fully agree.... I am also hooked to it...despite all the small things..

I am one of the special people😂 well done on an awesome honest review.....all the negative points to normal people are positive ones to defender owners👍 I’ve had my 110 TD5 for 15 years and it’s grown and evolved with my family, it’s our adventure vehicle....it’s taken us to the Alps, Pyrenees, Germany, Spain, Italy and all over the UK loaded up with camping gear or towing our expedition trailer it’s been awesome.....ultimately recyclable too👍

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and happy to see that we are on the same wave length, many LR owners got offended by the Video... If the only looked at the last few seconds

@MrHBSoftware

4 жыл бұрын

yes the lack of plastics and complex material is a VERY important point especially nowadays with all the hipsters freaking out about the planet bla bla bla and yet they buy mercedes bmws and other overly complex gizmo cars were just the electronics would take a months worth of work to properly separate all the materials to recycle...of course in reality its just draining the oils and crushing everything, then metal is separated by magnet and electrostatic device, the rest goes to the landfill as shredded bits of stuff...very sad that people dont see the reality. this environment craze is just for government sake so they dont have to buy carbon credits and so they dont have fines from the european union, they could not care less for the planet..if they did they would incentivate the brands to make easily repairable and easily recyclable cars.. for example a renault with steel body but plastic fenders.... its not pratical or viable to remove the fenders by hand, so it gets crushed and whatever is not metal is shreded and buried. they dont tell people that

A good report and I still love my defender!

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

carlton sands thanks and so do i. That is the strange thing. The defender gets under your skin no matter all the small issues.

i love my defender! id never trade it with a different car!

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

annnaelee good to hear. Nor would i. I had one for over 30 years.

Enjoyed this review Sir, thank you. I daily drive a Series III 109, would not trade, sell or ever get rid of my tractor with all it's quirks.

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

I understand, and so do i`.... that is how LR lovers are..

I have a RANGE ROVER EVOQUE but would still Love to own this one, because of the history and pride associated! One of my friends told, "if you wanna BASH-ON-REGARDLESS, then you have to have a LAND ROVER DEFENDER!"

sir! with all respect that wasn't meant to be a family suv or a luxury suv that was built for military purposes and because is so reliable off-road and mechanical people who buy this vehicles doit because they love the simplicity of a clasic off-road beast.

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Juan Rodriguez , you are absolutely right. Unfortunately today many people are looking at the defender as a fancy 4x4 to shoe of with in the city etc. Rich kids have made it almost unaffordable for those who use it as rheir workhorse. And then they expect it to behave as i state. I have one , i love it for what it is build for. The point is. Don't buy one if the expectation is a family or city or comfortable car. Txs for the comments

@johnnywoodchip8227

7 жыл бұрын

No it was made for farmers but they turned out really good for the army in tight cities and on patrols

@matthewkeith8605

6 жыл бұрын

It's not "Sports Utility Vehicle" (unless your sport includes off road trailing and/or towing things) it's a Utility Vehicle. So a UV but not an SUV.

@sagigunib8239

5 жыл бұрын

@@matthewkeith8605 agreed

Great story from a great brand! Well done

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments and view,

There is no reason for me to want want as much as I do! Great video!

@D3Sshooter

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Thebeau , txs that is indeed the feeling that manny have. Attractive but once you have them ......

I didn’t know where this video going, but at the end he knows exactly how to describe you why you should buy one! Great video

@D3Sshooter

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and indeed that is the point , most viewers bail out sooner and are upset, if they only watched the end....

@felipepphm

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Everything that you said in the video I felt very identify with my td5. People with love defender or just hated them, I just love it, right know I’m doom, because there is no other car I can change it if I need it. Great video and thanks for responding.

A bit boring but he is right in many respects. As was stated by the editor of Land Rover Monthly, "Land Rover is fashionable because it is unfashionable; it is the statement of individuality for those who wish to rebel against the bland uniformity of today's homogenised automobiles".

@D3Sshooter

7 жыл бұрын

Derek Little , txs for commenting

@marpass8763

4 жыл бұрын

Derek Little Exactly! 👍

"It's for the real man and the real woman of this world."

@D3Sshooter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MrHBSoftware

4 жыл бұрын

actually its just a real mans car...but if for whatever reason a woman wants to drive it and enjoys it, than thats great, and that would be wife material

Thank you so, so much for this fantastic video. It is the most unbiased and realistic review of a dream car and it helped me a lot.

What you say at the end is very true. The Defender is a special car and it is for a 'Do it yourself' person. Thanks for a great video.