Battery life

[Lionel]

At last! The battery in my 2004 Defender Xtreme has given up. 10.5 years, so I am not complaining. It was a Supercharge Gold MF31-931.

Pretty good life for a battery, I think. :)

Cheers,

Lionel

[Scouse]

If it's a Supercharge battery, it's not the original from the factory.

[loanrangie]

I got 7 1/2 years out of my supercharge gold , as said it wasnt the original.

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[DazzaTD5]

Typically a battery life will be round 2-3 years at best. Im sure battery quality has deminished over the years, yes there is more things to drain a battery on a newer type vehicle, but still in general its a poor lifespan.

Regards
Daz

[Rurover]

Lionel,

I understand that heat is the big killer of batteries so by having the battery under the seat instead of in the hot engine compartment, most Defender owners get a pretty good run from their battery.

Still, over 10 years is very good!

Alan

[dromader driver]

My
last battery lasted nearly 12years. Suspect it really died due to lack of use whilst working overseas too much.

[DazzaTD5]

Lionel,

I understand that heat is the big killer of batteries so by having the battery under the seat instead of in the hot engine compartment, most Defender owners get a pretty good run from their battery.

Still, over 10 years is very good!

Alan

Absolutely spot on comment, not too many vehicles have the battery out of the heat like a Defender.

Regards
Daz

[Lionel]

If it's a Supercharge battery, it's not the original from the factory.

I purchased the car (including Supercharge battery!) as a demonstrator with 1,500Kms on it in Aug 2004. As I say, 10.5 years service, whether it's the factory original or not! ;)

Cheers,

Lionel