How long does your TD5 take to warm up?

Just wondering people... when I start up the 110 TD5 and drive off (mind I've only had her a couple of weeks and it's my first Defender) it takes a good 10 minutes of driving to get out of the blue zone on the gauge and 15 - 20 to get near the center. Is this generally normal? Just wondering if I should I look at a new thermostat.
I'm just used to the RR which warmed up fully in less than 10 mins of driving. It means if I shove the dog in the back and drive 10 mins to take her for a walk, then the same back, she's driving cold the whole time.

Mine takes an age to warm up too, it never actually gets to the centre on the temperature gauge, I fitted a new themostat and it still takes a long time to warm up, I have even left my viscous fan off (after it uncsrewed itself and fell off). Its also the same with a radiator blind.

Thanks, needle on mine doesn't reach half way either, although I don't think that really matters. Thanks for the blind comment as I was thinking about one of them, don't think I'll bother!

Both td5s I've owned (disco and 110) were the same. Think td5s run cool anyway

Do you reckon it makes any significant difference to engine wear/life?
I've found a 3-pin socket at the front of mine under the bumper, and I suspect it could be a pre-heater. Will have to post a pic because I can't find it on the web.

it dont!

Ma hippo's got an electric heater so it can start producing warm air a lot sooner than waiting fer the engine to warm up. The heated seats and steering wheel are quick to warm up anorl.

Usually til about half a mile from where you are going on a freezing day.....!

Not quickly that’s for sure (though 30 mins does sound quite a long time....). And yes, sits just below half way on the gauge. If it stays in the cold zone it’s probably loss of coolant and if you ignore/don’t notice you might end up with a cracked head - or that’s the cause already..... DAHIK...... Enjoy, A

Hippo said:

Ma hippo's got an electric heater

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Jeez will yer stop bragging about yer hair styling tools.

Ive owned series/200/300/td5 and tdv6 and all without exception take a good 4/5 miles to get the stat to fully open, more if the weather is colder, less if you can get up enough speed to work the motor harder.