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The Land Rover Defender - the all-new 2.4 litre diesel engine produces a class leading 360Nm of Torque. All-new six speed transmission enhances Defender´s driving experience. Best in class towing capability, with a braked trailer, of 3500kg. All-new facia, new seating and all-new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Variety of body styles including the new Utility Station Wagon option.

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Land Rover Defender reviews by year of make: 1994 2002 2006 2008
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Becky Appleby, Worcestershire

Land Rover Defender 110 CSW TD5 2002

I have now owned 2 Defenders and can’t imagine life without one. I carry waterproofs for when it’s raining outside (and therefore inside too). I learned from having a sunroof in the first one NOT to have that option again, and consequently I don’t have to wear a hat too when it rains. They go anywhere, take kids, dogs, shopping, furniture, anything you want to carry, they tow trailers with ease and you look uber cool in them! Other Defender drivers wave at you, especially if you have pimped your ride! They’re classless, and look the same as they did years ago. You can’t get into town carparks due to the height, you can’t turn around in the streets due to the terrible turning circle and you can’t burn anyone off the roads at traffic lights. However, they are the BEST vehicles in the world - who could want for anything more!

Submitted: 24/08/2009 11:32:35 | ID: 3469

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Janell, England

Land Rover Defender Extreme 2006

Always wanted this cult truck and bought one after moving to Australia Oct. 2007. Going from a smart Renault Scenic to a tank was a real adjustment. Parallel parking was challenging to say the least with a turning circle as big as a semi, its a bumpy ride, so you’ll never fall asleep at the wheel and the seats are only made for skinny people, not problems there. But I love this truck that has no schnick schnack, just what you need for serious off-road fun, nothing fancy that’ll break and it commands attention when you drive down the beach! I love the look on people’s faces when they say what great shape our truck is in and we tell them that its only 3 years old. Not everyone can drive a cult object!

Submitted: 25/03/2009 08:58:28 | ID: 2700

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Greg Archer, Leicestershire

Land Rover Defender 110 300 Tdi 1994

The Defender is a great tool. My 140,000 miler has towed a large caravan and loaded horse trailer and it is really planted on the road. Fit a roof rack and shift timber and furniture with ease. Your area flooded? Wade through it with a Land Rover. The 300 Tdi engine is arguably the best of the bunch for DIY owners’ with no on board computer to worry about. The later TD5 is more powerful and smoother however and this has been superseded by one from a Ford Transit! It leaks in the rain (wear a coat!) and is not a comfortable long distance machine. Parking can also be a problem in height restricted car parks for town dwellers’. Second row seats are poor and there is only a lap strap in the centre one if you have children. Seat belts are only fitted in the rear side facing seats on later models in line with legislation - again check if child safety is an issue. Insurance companies’ get concerned if you tell them it is a 12 seater and ask more questions than usual. Pattern spares are abundant and cheap and DIY repairs are easy. Fuel consumption is pretty good for a 2.2 tonne vehicle at 30 mpg when driven carefully and even 25pmg when towing my large caravan. It will go anywhere, do anything and is a tough as old boots - remember bodywork dents add kudos!

Submitted: 13/02/2009 11:41:22 | ID: 2518

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Daniel Frampton, Dorset

Land Rover Defender 2008

The Defender is the best that Land Rover have ever made!

Submitted: 26/01/2009 09:57:05 | ID: 2429

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Michael Reagan, Lancashire

Land Rover Defender TDi 90 3dr

As a dairy farmer this really is the only car for the job. A superb workhorse, this car can take anything you can throw at it. Don’t even consider if you’re looking for comfort - a real bone shaker on road! These cars really hold their value and are as solid as a house.

Submitted: 29/09/2007 08:54:28 | ID: 237

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