Thread: Tell me your woe,s of owning 2013 2.2 DEFENDER

Mine is 2013 110, first month the steering box had to be replaced, left passenger window chipped on top due to screw exposed on top of frame.
Water leaks fixed a couple of times and centre diff lock switch adjusted.
18 months later running well apart from the obvious back clash noises

My 2013 Puma is awesome!
(2013 model bought new and registered in 2014)

Had the intercooler pipe recall done, but thats all so far.
Just had its first service at our main dealer. Re-aligned passenger door as THEY weren't happy with how it was shutting, checked what I thought was a noisy EGR valve but seemed ok (but they are changing for me at next service for no cost), and they did an oil change at my request, even though they said it's not required on the first service.

No complaints from me, loving the new Doofer, and the service I'm getting from Southern Land Rover in Perth!!

Originally Posted by PAT303

Land Rover didn't make the roof rack,it's an ARB most likely,every single vehicle I've ever driven on dirt roads let dust in,it's caused by the vacuum directly behind the rear door,run the A/C or get the wind deflectors trucks have fitted behind the cab that directs air around the rear of the vehicle,the rear lock has to positively lock or they rattle,they are adjustable to stop this,the tyre hanging off the door doesn't help,maybe invest in a wheel carrier. Pat

Bought rake from dealer has big landrover sticker on front , deaff no ARB . As for air and dust I have owned a few other 4wd,s on this road never used air for keeping dust out .

Originally Posted by PAT303

Land Rover didn't make the roof rack,it's an ARB most likely,every single vehicle I've ever driven on dirt roads let dust in,it's caused by the vacuum directly behind the rear door,run the A/C or get the wind deflectors trucks have fitted behind the cab that directs air around the rear of the vehicle,the rear lock has to positively lock or they rattle,they are adjustable to stop this,the tyre hanging off the door doesn't help,maybe invest in a wheel carrier. Pat

Bought rake from dealer has big landrover sticker on front , deaff no ARB . As for air and dust I have owned a few other 4wd,s on this road never used air for keeping dust out .

Same part,LR just pay to have LR sticker on it,it's covered under your vehicles warranty. Pat

I get more dust inside a 2013 Prado than I do in a 1996 Defender 130 on dirt roads, unless I drive with the windows down. Corrugations seem to allow the rear door to wobble and dust to infiltrate.

Originally Posted by AussieAub

Just had its first service at our main dealer......and they did an oil change at my request, even though they said it's not required on the first service.

Oil change not required on first warranty service, that's a load of bollocks!

Hey guys,


I have had a few problems with my 2012 110. I love it and mates tell me to get rid of it an buy a Toyota. But I don't want to go to the dark side!


We were so lucky in a way because before all the problems we had just done the Oodnadatta, Stezlecki and Birdsville tracks and had no problems. It is a wonder we made it through the trip.


First problem after getting home was the shaft between gear box and transfer case broke (towed). After a few more k's, next the gear box made very bad noises when changing gears. They replaced (with a new one) the gearbox, clutch, clutch plate and spigot bearing. They said the gearbox (the main shaft was so loose it would move 10 to 15 mm in any direction) was what caused the shaft to break previously.


So back on road and happy and then the turbo hose blew off (towed again). Replaced the hose (they knew this was likely because they don't tighten them properly in factory apparently) put the new bracket on the hose as part of a recall fix. Happy finally,


Then the other week the shaft between the gearbox and the transfer case stripped again (Towed). Asked the dealer if I really had a lemon? He said that he suspects that the shaft was not inspected properly after the gearbox replacement and it was damaged (same as the first time) by the faulty gearbox. So replaced the shaft again (put some special grease in it as there was a special bulletin to use a particular grease - not many tubes available in Australia) and I am on the road.


Love the car but hoping it is not a lemon with all these troubles and only 51K on the clock.


Cheers Brad