Almost seventy year old design and still nothing beats it
Drowned an alternator when deep wading (my fault).
Heated screens have stopped working, as has rear wash/wipe, but the car is 16 years old...!
Otherwise nothing.
Uncompromising wild-country truck.
Reliable, tough and solid.
Strides through town like John Wayne.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd February, 2006
Noisy, uncomfortable, economic power
The clutch is heavy.
A "donk" sound is made when changing lower gears.
Dashboard lighting will need checking.
Noisy.
I've only just purchased it 5 hours ago.
I love it now, but will I when the above has to be repaired?
I will try to do the work myself to cut down on costs.
I'll let you know later, when I revert with my conclusions.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th March, 2004
The best 4 X 4 X far
Minor everyday things until now. Engine needed replacing ant 50000. Common rail burst leading to diesel filling the sump.
A 2nd hand engine with 9000 miles was easily obtained as there are plenty of Land rovers overturned etc.
Land rover will pay for some of the repairs if done at an approved dealership however tou need to put in a new engine at £3000 which is dearer than insytalling a second hand one.
An off road vehicle that cannot be beaten by anything else.
It will go anywhere and tow anything without a grunt and the TD5 models can nip on on road.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th December, 2003
Superb piece of engineering - flawless
Nothing, despite hard on and off road use and a trans Sahara crossing.
Unstoppable, built like a tank, totally reliable, massive safety and road presence. Parts the traffic like a lion in long grass.
Hard to drive, lots of body roll, not very comfortable if you are used to road cars. Parts are big and tough so pricey. Noisy. Thirsty, but then it weighs a lot and has no aerodynamics. I am planning to fit a modern turbodiesel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th March, 2003
A fine vehicle
Replaced shocks at 100K.
Replaced front drive shaft at 150K.
Rear wiper motor at 120K.
It's loud and slow to warm up, a bit rattly and the seats are a joke.
There is a load of room to carry stuff and towing, although not quick, is always a pleasure. It has never failed to start and has always taken me home.
The handling is better than a Discovery in my opinion, but comfort is not an important factor in these cars. I've had it over 100,000 miles now and the best thing I can say is; someone will have to pry the keys from my dead hand!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd March, 2001
I live in the very treacherous Silicon Valley in California and have owned my d-90 since new in 94. I bought the vehicle to end my old car problems and have had nothing but problems since.
The first major problem was with the parking brake catching on to the drive train when warm and causing vibrations and noise when stopping. Rover of San Jose fixed the problem in only three visits.
Between other little inconviences came the big one two years ago. In first gear going about five miles per hour on pavement, the whole transmission and transfer case broke and the bill for that was huge.
My d-90 has always leaked oil and one of the gaskets to the exhaust system has been replaced. I read all these stories of people who love their Rovers and after all this I do too, but I've had enough and it's for sale now.
I will never buy another Land Rover and live the Rover lifestyle the rest of my days.
Great vehicle ruined by poor quality workmanship
Rear differential was replaced, complete rear axle was replaced, now the transfer gearbox is being replaced, all in less than 2000 miles on a brand new vehicle.
Upon delivery the sunroof leaked and the front passenger door lock was defective.
Insufficient quality control at the factory, very poor workmanship on vehicle assembly.
A wonderful vehicle if it was reliable. Land Rover need a serious rethink about their quality control procedures if indeed they have any.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 1st August, 2000
Well if it's any consolation, we too, over in the UK, have the same poor quality reliability with the Defender, Discovery, and the Freelander - not forgetting high service/labor costs.. a friend of mine recently purchased a new defender 90/2002 model on closer inspection. He has found 35 paint defects, a hard to select 2nd gear and a clunking transfer box.. us Brits do not have the option on Defenders of Auto transmission... in Conclusion.. you are better off spending your hard earned money elsewhere.
New radiator, new camshaft kit, every engine orifice leaks, rain leaks in the doors.
Great fun to drive, no-one gets in your way, VERY noisy to drive, you can see over hedges in the countryside, takes 6 adults with their holiday luggage and 3 dogs (albeit at 15 mpg!)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th November, 1997
The 110 Defender was not launched until 1984. If it is a 1983 then it must be a Series III 109. Look for leaf springs to be sure.
You are mistaken, the 110 was introduced in 1983 - for sure!!
The (Land Rover Defender) model was introduced in 1983 as "Land Rover One Ten", and in 1984 the "Land Rover Ninety"was added . That is the truth.
1st Nov 2007, 15:49
The "donk" comes from letting the clutch out too quickly... I used to do that on my series...