2000 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon 2.5 TD5 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Great vehicle ruined by poor quality workmanship
Faults:
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.
General Comments:
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
31st May 2002, 15:33
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.