2011 Defender 110

Being a 24/7 Ops centre with a requirement to occupy back up facilities at a moments notice, we complained to our bosses that the Focus wasnt really up to Wilts/Hants roads when floods and snow hit after last years (09-10) snowfall and crap weather. Management didnt really listen until this winters weather bit too. Those of us with 4x4's did a fair amount of driving taking colleagues to work from home so the off-going shift were relieved after 12 hours. Give them their due, management quickly hired a Defender for 2 weeks over the Xmas hols.

So I was a bit taken aback (nay gobsmacked) to hear today that we are to get a Defender 110 on 60 plate next week to replace the Focus! As most of us are ex Forces we are happy with the driving of 4x4's (though last ones many of them touched were 90 N/A's) and so looking forward to getting this motor.

Ok the question, have there been any issues that we should look out for with the latest model Defender? Bits sticking, breaking, too fragile, prone to dropping off etc. Any search I do brings up older models.....

Cheers for any info

I doubt anyone on here has a 2011 defender!

but if it breaks, take it to the dealer?

Yeah agreed, but ex Forces are also hamfisted and prone to being heavy handed with kit. Just looking for a heads up on this model, last updated 2009?

No major problems with my 2009 one.

we got 60 plate and 10 plate defenders-also used by hamfisted chaps albeit not squaddies.The two 10plates have had issues, one still has a whining turbo after 30k miles. The 60 plates seem to have slightly better gearboxes/clutches than the 10 plates. But we had an issue with the front diff on one of the 60s after 1k miles and another gets upset with the tacho.. The interior is more cramped but the squaddies might think its luxurious in comparison to what their used to. Standard landrover reliability really.

Check out Defender2 its a site that is mainly for the new model defenders.

Exactly the stuff I was hoping for Goon, cheers guys

I have a 60 plate. Just clutch/gearbox issues within a certain VIN range, but apart from that is a typical Defender.

Just thought I would update this thread seeing as the motor turned up today. Someone in Transport Dept is having a laugh! This model is so basic it doesnt even have a radio.... you heard right, no radio!!!

No Remote Locking - use the key, FOB is for alarm/immobiliser only
No Central Locking - use the key in all doors
Hand windy windows too.......

FFS its a 2011 model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skynet said:

Just thought I would update this thread seeing as the motor turned up today. Someone in Transport Dept is having a laugh! This model is so basic it doesnt even have a radio.... you heard right, no radio!!!

No Remote Locking - use the key, FOB is for alarm/immobiliser only
No Central Locking - use the key in all doors
Hand windy windows too.......

FFS its a 2011 model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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has it got knobbly tyres and an Ifor Williams canopy? if so, it's a Farmer's special spec.

do defenders do central locking?Wouldnt trust it if they do.

goonarmy said:

do defenders do central locking?Wouldnt trust it if they do.

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Yup, mine's got it - and heated seats, heated windscreen, aircon, leather......

Treworgey 90 said:

Yup, mine's got it - and heated seats, heated windscreen, aircon, leather......

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We are talking about a Defender, right? :biggrin1:

Seems a good move, last resort vehicle , less to go wrong !