Defender td5 radiator life span

[JoshV12345]

How long is one meant to last? I have a 2000 defender td5 with what is probably the original radiator, should it be replaced? As the tanks are plastic, is it a time-bomb waiting to explode?

Cheers, Josh

[djam1]

They are cheap I replace them every few years


How long is one meant to last? I have a 2000 defender td5 with what is probably the original radiator, should it be replaced? As the tanks are plastic, is it a time-bomb waiting to explode?

Cheers, Josh

[rangieman]

I just replaced mine at 14 years old why because i thought it was on borrowed time and as mentioned get on to Roverlords as they look after us and the radiator are not that exy any way[wink11]

[harro]

About the same as Rangieman.
Changed radiator out last year before our CSR trip. 2003 td5 Defender.

Cheap and not that difficult if you do it yourself.

Do all the hoses while you are at it (if you haven't already).

Paul.

[Nemo]

I put a new one in at 400000kms