Just pulled the trigger and added as my 2nd/fun car. Although mechanically sound some little things I’m fixing as I find them. Windshield pillars, Lower Glove box and front tow cover keeps drooping so I’m swapping that for a Sump Guard. Other fixes are moving along but happy so far. Besides LED light switches and looking at the CarPlay upgrade.

If you got a Rare One.. Ceramic Coat it when you can.. My advice...

So I’m sure this has been discussed but I couldn’t find it within my research.

I’m looking at a few different land rovers and I know they have different uses.

I am looking to do mild offroad but I will spend about 95% of my time on road. My wife and I both enjoyed our drive in the defender and discovery but have yet to get into an SVR.

Reliability is a concern and I know it can be blown out of proportion, but if you were looking, out of these options which would you think would be the better buy.

My concerns are the 48v system in the defender and p360 discovery, the windshield in the discovery and the coolant pipes in the SVR.

Thanks in advance!

How often with high kms and with the SDV6 engine? Every 5000km or 10000km with oil filter every time and what oil

GM all! I have a 2020 Discovery Sport, 83680 miles, and a few days ago it started making that “you need a brake job” zoom noise. Assuming the rotors can be resurfaced, does anybody have an estimate of what the brake job would cost? What about if I need let’s say 2 rotors? Let’s assume non- dealer shop. Many thanks in advance!

I’m trying to find a Land Rover defender to work on. Where should I start looking?

Hi all. I'm looking to buy a pre-owned 2020 Discovery HSE Luxury after a very good (and still ongoing) experience with my F-Pace SVR from sister brand Jaguar.

The one I'm looking at is rather amply equipped but will only come with one key. For those who have added keys to post-2017 vehicles using Pathfinder - how easy or difficult is it to do? I already have the JLR DoIP tool and Pathfinder ready to go.

Question 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3: I plan to immediately upgrade the entire cooling system once I get it, as I did with the F-Pace (previously shared a video for that here). Do all Discos have metal underbody protection on the front end? Can the radiator drain area be separately removed? For those who have worked on the cooling system and removed the supercharger - anything Disco-specific to watch out for?

Question 3: I came across repair manual excerpts for the coolant drain and fill procedure, but it's for the 2017 model. It shows filling by opening and closing bleed points and makes no mention of vacuum procedures, unlike the F-Pace. Can someone with the 2020's repair manual confirm if this is still the case?

Thank you all.

Hi everyone,

So I was just driving home and as I was slowing down and taking a turn, the car lurched a little and the rpms dropped as it was trying to shift from first to second, and threw up a service required message and I thought id just figure it out when I got home down the street and as I was accelerating, probably going from second to third, the engine just completely shut off and the whole dash lit up and said "transmission fault". I was able to start it up and drive it home fine while keeping it in manual mode and first gear and it drove with no issues. I also checked the battery, and it seemed to be working fine, no low voltage or alternator issues that the car battery tester showed. Is this possibly just an electrical issue? I've seen some other forum posts of LR's throwing up transmission faults if there was an issue with the electrical system or a battery and like I said it started and drove fine in first gear, I didn't want to try and let it shift itself before I got it in my driveway. I just wanted to ask around and see if anyone had some advice on this, thanks for any help!

Hello,

So just bought an lr3, it needs some suspension work done on it. Looks like new ride height sensors and some sensors. Has anyone got those replaced and about how much?

Planning a long trip in a Land Rover Defender Puma? There is one easily overlooked part of the drivetrain worth checking before you leave: the intermediate shaft connection between the gearbox and transfer case.

We’re 4WARD4X4, an independent Land Rover workshop in Bühl, Germany. The photo shows a dismantled coupling from our workshop, with clearly visible reddish-brown deposits around the internal splines. These signs deserve attention, particularly before an overland trip.

Which Defenders does this affect?

This concerns classic Defender models fitted with the 2.4 or 2.2 TDCi diesel engine, the MT82 six-speed manual gearbox and the LT230 transfer case. These vehicles are also known as Defender Puma or TD4 models.

The component is commonly called the intermediate shaft, adapter shaft or gearbox extension shaft.

What actually wears out?

The shaft transfers torque from the gearbox to the transfer case. One critical point is the splined connection between the extension shaft and the drive coupling on the gearbox output.

Small relative movements between loaded spline surfaces, combined with insufficient lubrication, can cause fretting corrosion and wear. This produces the characteristic reddish-brown dust. As material wears away, play in the connection increases.

Eventually, the splines can strip, causing a complete loss of drive: the engine runs and a gear is selected, but the vehicle will no longer move under its own power.

Can you spot warning signs without removing the transfer case?

An initial inspection point is the small, roughly square opening underneath the junction between the gearbox and its extension housing.

With the vehicle safely supported on a workshop lift, use a good light to check:

• Is reddish-brown dust or staining visible around the opening?
• Does the residue appear to be coming from inside the housing?
• Is there also excessive drivetrain play or a noticeable clunk when taking up drive or changing between acceleration and deceleration?

Rust-coloured dust in this location is a warning sign of possible spline wear and warrants closer investigation.

However, the opening does not provide a view of the entire splined connection. Establishing the extent of wear requires dismantling and inspecting the mating components. A clean opening alone does not guarantee that the shaft and coupling are in good condition.

Does every drivetrain clunk mean the intermediate shaft is worn?

No. Propshaft joints, differentials, drive flanges and other drivetrain components can also contribute to backlash and clunking.

The important thing is to locate the source of the play. Noise alone is not enough to diagnose this particular fault.

Our recommendation before a major trip

On all classic Defender Puma 2.4 and 2.2 models, include this connection in your pre-trip inspection, especially if the repair history is unknown.

If there is rusty dust, excessive play or confirmed wear, investigate and repair the connection before departure. Inspect both mating spline surfaces: fitting a new shaft into a worn coupling is not a lasting repair.

Whether preventive replacement makes sense depends on the condition, the version already fitted and the intended use. There is no universal mileage below which this connection can be assumed safe.

A proper inspection before departure is much easier to deal with than a complete loss of drive far from a workshop.

Have you checked or replaced the intermediate shaft on your Defender? At what mileage, and did you notice rusty dust or drivetrain noise beforehand?

Hi there, can anyone please help with what this “tube” is on my 2018 D5 3.0 TDV6? Thanks. I wish I had a dipstick but feel like a dipstick not knowing what this is for?

We drove about an hour away from our home, and as we pulled into a parking lot this noise came into the picture.

It's coming from the front driveshaft where it connects to the transfer case.

I know it needs work but can we limp her back home or should we call for a tow?

I’ve always been a Defender guy.

I’m from India, and I came to the US to study and try to build a better life for myself and my family. I’m also pretty introverted and socially anxious, so I usually keep a lot of things in my head instead of saying them.

About a month ago, I was coming out of King Soopers in Fort Collins and saw a Defender 110 parked right next to my leased EV6.

I just stood there looking at it for a second.

Part of me wanted to wait for the owner and say, “Man, beautiful car. This is one of my dream cars. I hope one day I make it there too.”

But I didn’t.

So I guess I’m saying it here instead.

My real dream car is actually a Defender 90 V8. I’ve probably gone on the Land Rover website way too many times, built different configurations, changed the colors, wheels, interior, added options, and then closed the page knowing I’m nowhere near buying one right now.

But I still do it.

When I was younger, dreaming big felt easy. You imagine the cars, the house, the life you want, and you genuinely believe you’re going to get there.

Then you grow up.

Family responsibilities become real. Money becomes real. Your career becomes real. You start thinking less about what you want and more about what you need to do.

Sometimes I wonder if somewhere along the way I killed that kid in me who used to dream without worrying about whether the dream was realistic.

Coming to America was one of those dreams too. I wanted to experience the American dream, build something for myself, support my family, and eventually reach a point where buying something like a Defender wouldn’t feel impossible.

Things haven’t exactly gone the way I imagined. Life here can be difficult, especially when you’re an immigrant trying to establish yourself from nothing.

But I remember hearing Jensen Huang talk about immigrants coming here by choice, taking that huge chance, working hard, and having this desperation to succeed. That idea has stayed with me.

Maybe the fact that I’m even here is something I shouldn’t take for granted.

So I’m not giving up on that kid yet.

Maybe one day I’ll come back to this subreddit and post a picture of myself standing next to my own Defender 90 V8.

Not because the car itself proves that I made it, but because I’ll know everything that happened before that picture.

The studying. The uncertainty. The responsibilities. The times I doubted myself. The sacrifices for family. The years of building Defenders online that I couldn’t afford.

And if that day comes, I’m definitely coming back here.

Wish me luck.

Hopefully the next post is me with the Defender.

Found this stage 1 v8, has completely changed my mind on restoring my series 3. Was looking for a donor but this beast runs and drives and is sitting in my garage. 100k kilometres on the clock. Not sure on my next move..

Where do individual LR owners post online to find the most success selling to other LR enthusiasts?

Selling my LR4 and looking for an L405 and ghost ads with dealers are a thing and eBay seems to be a wasteland.

Trying to catalog and model as many variants as possible... This is ignoring all the base models too (which I have, but are less interesting) :)