Land Rover Defender TD5 - Why Everyone Should Have One!

The Land Rover Defender has a cult following like no other. A car that is not particularly nice to drive, not particularly reliable, this begs the question as to why everyone should have one. The Land Rover Defender TD5 does not apologise for all its misgivings. It owns them which makes it one of the most characterful, enjoyable cars to own in the world. People I am sure will disagree with this statement, but I don't care I love the old girl. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE for loads more car content coming weekly!

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[Motorflix]

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[andrevantonder]

I got myself a Td5 new in 2006 here in Johannesburg SA . Still driving it and have been all over southern Africa with it. Yes always busy with maintenance but had never let me down even in the most remote parts of Malawi. My whole family loves it. And here in South Africa all Defender drivers always greet as we drive past on the road. 17 years and 480000 km later old faithful is still going strong.

[ScoutTheDefender]

I bought my Defender last year and absolutely love it! Yes it's got it's quirks but I wouldn't change it for the world. Also, it's such a great community to be a part of!

[peterlavender]

This video was a heavy influence in me buying a 90 TD5 last night...

[terrygribb]

The greatest vehicle man has ever produced. I'm sure there alive.

[benbiber]

I couldn’t agree more - bought my 2002 td5 a year ago with 191k on the clock which translates to almost exactly 117k miles, same as yours . Here in Cape Town they survive much better, rust wise than in the UK understandably. Also had it remapped by alive tuning remotely with upgraded intercooler but no straight through exhaust - had to fit a ceramic coated manifold as well. Pulls like a dream now and cruises comfortably at 120 km per hour . All the paradoxical reasons you gave for loving it are spot on, as I’ve been looking for the right one for a few years before finding The one and never regretted it, even when had to part with rather large sums of money to get it spot on ( new clutch, new fuel pump etc…) . I own few cars, but this is the one I prefer the most as my youngest daughter summarized it ;- “it feels like we’re going on adventure “every time she gets inside it . Brilliant review

[winstonsvictorygin]

I've owned a Defender 90 300 TDI for quite a few years now. The old girl is 27 years old and just passed yet another MOT with no advisories. She's white and black and although not perfect she's completely original and I absolutely love her to bits. She's noisy and sometimes silly things go wrong with her but she has this amazing ability to heal herself before I have time to get my tool box out (go figure, but apparently I'm not alone in noticing this trait). MPGs at 28 mpg, not too bad for a heavy beast that's as aerodynamic as a wardrobe. When something does need doing, I can fix her with a basic tool box and I don't need computer diagnostics. She always seems to turn heads and my grandson is mad about Landys. Even though I've been offered stupid money for her, I'll never part with her, every journey feels like you're going on an adventure, my wife said what shall I do with 'it' when you're gone? (ain't getting any younger). I said bury me in her 🙂

[procta]

One thing you should have mentioned that, they are just a giant Meccano set. Also i am a Defender TD5 owner too, owned a 300 TDI ( that was stolen and destroyed) cracking motors to drive and own. My mate never cared much for the 300 TDI, too much of a farmers motor. When i got the TD5, i gave him a go, and he said it was just like a classic mini to drive, setup wise. Putting into a corner though, he said yeah, don't want to throw it into a corner. But then again you can get the suspension to make it handle better, Even get a tripod going. The heater, you can get replacement vents now that make the bottom vents a lot more useful. I know that lad who made them and i even had the 3rd ever set off production to help with testing and review. If someone is looking to buy one, do a lot of research and the more standard the better too. You want a blank canvas not someone else's painting.

[LuxFlightSimmer]

I drive my dad's Defender, a white 110 300 Tdi from 1998. It was the first car I drove with him to prepare for my driving test. And now it is my daily since I've passed the test a few months ago😁

[hammyh]

Crappiest car on the road, but puts a smile on your face every time you drive them .
I had them for ages and just bought a 89 90", I just love them.

[AB-zcwy]

Brilliant review. Had my defender for 6 months now and genuinely smile every time I drive it. I did the same thing and picked it up from miles away with the intention of driving it home. First corner in it, I nearly went through a shop window because of the steering 😂

[davidmallia]

Have had three td5's, and one tdi300. So very utility! So full of character. So good off road. I use it as a camper, trailing a boat, pick up, and for farming. It is not a car. I see it as a sports tractor. So sporty, in a tractor way. Love it!

[maverickwatchreviews]

My father had a 90 and a 110 in the late 80's early 90's. He let me drive the 110 by myself *ONE* time when I was 20yrs old down to the beach here in Virginia. One of the best days of my life. The stares and open jaws gave me a permanent grin from ear to ear. Love these vehicles even with all their flaws.

[colinkey]

Have owned a 90 300 TDi and two 90 TD5s (all from new), my current one being a 2005 TD5 Hard Top with only 76, 000 miles on the clock. Never had ANY problems with any of them. Would advise ditching the huge original steering wheel and replacing it with a smaller "Momo" - it makes the steering more responsive and gives you loads more room in the driver's seat. Also replace the wing-top air intake grill with a "Snow Cowl" (Bearmac) and take the time to clear all the leaves, insects and other crap from the rubber one-way intake valve (you'll be surprised how much there is in there) - this will give the heater a new lease of life (if there is no air no air going in there is no air coming out of the heater ducts). I enjoyed the video.

[davidgriffiths]

I bought mine on Friday (2 days ago). 2005 TD5 with 63k on it. I agree with everything you’ve said, but I can’t help but love it for all those reasons! I love that they’re so popular and desirable and can’t wait to do some local shows with it and meet some like minded folk😊

[allanthomson]

it is said that Landrover is a wonderful car that will take you then just leave you standing there, but I still love them

[EUU]

Happy you mentioned Dogs I'm not a big car person but I've always liked the look of this and need something comfortable for my dogs

[exiledscouser]

Bought a 200tdi in 2008 called Dave and ran it for ten years as my daily driver. You're right, its a proper marmite-mobile. My heater usually packed up in October only to come back to life the following April. It leaked on the B pillar, could never find the source. Not a big leak but annoyingly it wet the coiled seat belt in heavy dounpours. It had odd mechanical squeaks and rattles which also defied finding, right elbow went out the wind-down window when driving. The thing started first time, every time, mpg was about 30 whether I crawled along or thrashed it, the radio had to be on full to be heard, conversation was drowned out over 45-50. But this thing had character and a soul, all the parts were cheap and readily available (thanks Britpart), it was so much fun to drive and when I sold it it was a case of immediate regret.

Several cars later I'm back with a 1995 300tdi called Pearl. This one has had more work done than Katie Price, galvanised chassis and bulkhead, beautiful respray but relatively standard elsewhere. I'll keep this one until I pass away or it gets nicked.

I can't describe the pleasure using this and my previous 90 gives/gave me, trundling along in my Tonka Truck like a big kid, huge grin plastered on my face.

[svyn]

I have a TD5 Defender that I have owned for 7 years, before that I had others, 200TDI, 300TDI. I will never sell it, great vehicle.

[krx]

can’t wait to get one when i’m older 🥰