LAND ROVER DEFENDER SURVIVAL GUIDE | Part 1 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW (Why Flip-flops are Best!)

[@ASimplyFabLife]

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[@solarbuduk]

Really really enjoyed!! 👍 two things: firstly on a RHD model the windscreen de-mister clears the passenger side first, which is really handy because they can shout if you’re going to crash into something. Secondly, all the doors leak at the top when it rains, but if you’re going at more than about 30mph if you roll down the window very slightly it creates air suction which sucks the rain back out of the gap in the window before it has chance to drip inside the car 😉 you’re welcome 😁

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks! Land Rover engineers are so far ahead of the curve... ;-)

[@Karmanauth5]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@africanhoopoetours]

just one point,Landrover owners are the most honest guys as we not only owe up to the faults but celebrate the faults of our lannies.charachetr

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Marius du Plessis well said 👍😀

[@josephdebattista8198]

As a Defender 90 owner myself for many years this is the most fun watching video I have ever seen, all you said is true, one of the many funny thing that happened to me a few days after I bought my Defender was that while driving on a dirt road a small stone was caught in the tire tread and when it let loose it hit the steel wheel arch and the sound was like a bullet hitting the body of my Land Rover, after some time inspecting for any bullet holes I just realized what it was 4:54 And it is amazing that when I see other Land Rovers all drivers always wave or smile 10:40 Owing a Land Rover is a Blessing : )

[@barryb83110]

I love the reflection comment. Only a defender driver would understand. I couldn't count how many times I had a 'what's that' moment before I figured out it was me and not some alien death ray with a near miss.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

😀👌

[@ASimplyFabLife]

😂 this really cracked up Vic - she thought the same!

[@LandRoverRosie]

Ive had my '84 90 since easter '21 and the thing that makes me love it is the wave. 99% of the time another defender waves or flashes or toots their horn at me and it always brings a smile to my face. I watched this video way back before I bought my Landy and despite all its "faults" it made me want one even more, just for the quirkiness

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Welcome to the club!👋😀

[@jameshague7111]

Im 18, I've only owned my defender a few months, but already I can relate to 90% of this video. Very funny.

[@TheBadadj]

I love the design feature on mine where if I'm running a tad low on screen wash and there happens to be a small pool of water on the bonnet, if I slow down a wee bit that pool runs off the front and then blows straight back up on to the windscreen, instant screen wash, one quick swish with the wipers and you're good to go again.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes! Forgot about that one.... until it rains... ;-) Don't forget the spare tyre on the bonnet. Good water reservoir that does the same thing. Thanks

[@sparge2]

Yes i love that too my 200 87 90 does that and you have to use the wipers alot. Esp mine doesnt have intemit wipers so have to push the stork down every few mins. Lol

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Or it stops mid windscreen if you turn it off... ;D

[@conservation4africa293]

TheBadadj yeeees! Hahaha or if there is a pool on the bonnet u can play a game and see how long it stays on for hahah

[@MrCareer707]

Oh yes that tdi bonnet where it sinks into the engine bay , whoever thought of that design feature needs a pint as I'm sure that's helped out a few drivers lol.

[@lukeevans9698]

Glad to see that Land Rovers have retained their most enjoyable features since I owned my 1974 Series III. Consistency is important! As my good friend used to say, "It's an enthusiast vehicle." That is, you need to be really enthusiastic to own one.

[@downhiller86]

You are absolutely right about everything on the defender. And as you said, I do really enjoy seeing other defender drivers and waving at them even you don´t know each other.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

👋😀

[@ditapranoto9024]

This video is crazy relatable. Every single thing you said were either the interesting quirks I've experienced (and thought deeply) or solutions/answers to A LOT of problems/questions I've had for a long time, like the gearbox heat. You called this your silliest video, I called this the most helpful video so far. I own a defender 110 1992, so I found your 1993 (and their quirks) quite familiar. Thanks!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks ! Appreciate your comment. This one was pretty easy and fun to make 😎 Keep rollin' 🚙🤘

[@AngusAbbott-qf8xm]

I’m a Land Rover owner and I treat mine as a hobby, I feel sorry for people who buy a defender thinking it’s a “normal” car 😢

[@Gund0_]

🤣😂🤣

[@ecuauspain]

Brilliant, I strongly believe that the Landrover brand represent a stereotype of man, a perfect combination of wit, strength and overall Class. I salute you from Spain.

[@mzeemzimaa]

The shadow of the defender towards the end (minute 18.20) is just too beautiful and ofcourse the commentary was also epic and on point.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes - I loved that shot! Thanks for your comment👍

[@TheJimbradshaw]

I have a early defender and the best design feature I've found is when it's raining the water runs out the end of the gutter rail straight into the footwell when you open the door ☔️☔️👍🏻👍🏻

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes!!!! I forgot about that one. Great design

[@frank-lr]

this feature was retained upto the last model years :-)

[@MrRobmellor]

You must have the deluxe county model. That's the one that has a FOOT SPAR. I recommend Raydox bath salts, but remember to changed it at every service. OH!!!! the joy of it all.

[@Doko88]

yep, even my 2015 will do this... you get used to a completly wet left thigh if you get out of the car in light rain :D my door would'nt close perfectly in the beginning so you would get water in the car through there even when you had the door closed

[@landytravels9427]

Does that in my 2010 Puma as well!!

[@HeliRy]

A friend bought himself a 2015 D90, and it was a gorgeous vehicle. I’ve always loved Defenders but never owned one, so I was excited to finally get to ride in one. And a “new” one at that! Imagine my shock when I got in and he drove us around, and it was identical to being in my shoddy old 1987 Jeep CJ7 lol. Bouncy and cramped inside, lots of creaks and pings and it plodded along. And I loved every minute of it.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Couldn't agree more!

[@thomasmaitland1368]

Brilliant!! I don't have a pair of trousers or shorts without at least on ripped belt loop. The door hinges a quite found of making holes on the seat belt too. Defender drivers are like no other on the road, I think we wave at each other to acknowledge the mutual suffering 😉 My wife and I take our 2013 puma on a road trip to Europe every year, so I'll keep my eye out and give you a wave.👋

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes, it certainly makes an impact on your wardrobe! 👋👋👋

[@charlcoetzee4600]

I have a TDI300 and a Puma. Living in Namibia, Africa, my Landy's are active every day, not on road, but in the bush. I LOVE my Landy's. Positives, you can not slam the kids fingers in the doors, gaps are to big. Another is the perfect flat platforms (mudguards) to put your beer and elbows on while talking to your bud doing the same on the other side. Onother thing is the personalities. Man, Defender owners are always just the most relaxed people, no matter what the stress, there is always a smile ready to pop out. Man, and yes, the Landy wave makes my day every time, because Landy owners always greet Landy owners. Great video, Defender wave from Namibia to all you Landy Lovers.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Landy wave back👋Good to hear from someone in Namibia! We absolutely loved our Botswana trip (admittedly not in a Landy and also far too short) but since then I have been eyeing out Namibia for a while now. So my question to you is do you have some (sources for) overlanding tips in Namibia? Cheers and thanks for your comment

[@rolandocarazo2511]

You're sooo right on everything lol, it was like listening to me talking (in Spanish do ) and describing my car to my "no land rover" friends and try to make them understand how cool it is , very funny and cool video buddy cheers

[@ASimplyFabLife]

rolando carazo muchas gracias ! 👍😀

[@esr243]

One of the best chapters about the Defender. I’ve loved my HCPU in Kenya to bits, a 1984 model with a Discovery 300 Tdi and its original auto gearbox slipped in. A 110 ? Try it with an auto, especially in mud and sand but also in heavy traffic downtown, and you won’t come back to a manual

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Auto vs Manual🤔😀 Nice bit of kit and old '84 - the OG! reminds me of our old '85 90👍😎

[@DeonduRandt]

10/10 for accuracy! Owned my 110 CSW for 20 years (really have enjoyed it) and I can vouch for what you've said! Enjoyed the humour as well!!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks for the comment!

[@boydmoore827]

Deon du Randt i

[@atonewiththeshire]

I've just watched your video and its made my day, couldn't stop laughing . I've had my defender 90 six years now and it will out live me , I love it !! I am just racking my brains out how to make it possible to sleep in it so the dogs (three staffies LOL) and I can travel about a bit. Just want a very basic set up. And you are so right about people waving makes me happy to.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers for that!

[@ricky5955]

This what I call as a car 😄😫.. No airbag, awfull stereo, less electronic things, three pedals, etc.. just get in and drive. I feel as the most coolest guy in it, although i drive barefoot.I love my defender and series 3.. Nice video mate.. cheers 👋🏻🍻.

[@daisyboi]

I've recently decided to save up for my first landy and this Charming video has made me want one even more even with the "fault's" they seem to just add to the charm:)

[@ASimplyFabLife]

👍👍👍😎best automotive experience (despite the pitfalls). Beware though...🧐 - you can't go back!😅🤩😜

[@daisyboi]

@@ASimplyFabLife hahah to top it off neighbor has just taken receipt of their brand new defender i can only take that as a sign :)

[@perfectrucksack2233]

My absolute favourite bit of secret genius Land Rover design is the incredible water shifting trick. It can take the smallest of puddles and somehow throw all the water forwards and totally drench the windscreen. I anticipate puddles by turning on the windscreen wipers, this baffles passengers until the visibility is suddenly reduced to zero in a deluge that looks like you've driven off a pier! I love it!

[@gordontranter4761]

I have 2 defenders 90 and 110 Everything you said was spot on I’m in Australia I do a lot of 4wdriving And I love it 😁

[@maximum7488]

Very informative and entertaining video an all honest description for the landie. Cool relaxed humor.all those faults is what made our Land Rover pretty much distinct and lovable.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks! And to state the obvious: own Landy - have sense of humour ;-)

[@wonkeyleggs]

Ha laughed along with this soo many things are app true. Always wiping te wind screen. I have my door slam just right now. Take off shoes when raining. Feather that clutch . Will get some spacers now good advice!

[@benreh]

I can relate to every single point ;-)

[@petermoloto3591]

You just made my night, I have 2 weeks as a new owner and with all the crap...my 110 is the best and I love him ❤

[@jme404]

Haha.. love it. Especially flip flops and door holding open clicker. Although my feet would freeze in Scotland in flip flops..

[@adamjackwilliamson8762]

Thanks Guys.. your video proves that there's no such thing as "bad press".. just bought a 110 county TD5 with a stage 1 remap and needed the encouragement from your videos, to appreciate again the individualistic work of the Defender designers... Makes all other car designers look like they're high!! =)

[@nickuk1978]

V funny - definitely recognise the trouser holes! On the wiper part, totally true - the fix? Silblades (or if you can find them anywhere else, just a silicone blade) wiper blades are fantastic - I bought some and feel extremely stupid for not removing them after the Defender was written off to transfer them to the new one - they're not cheap but they're well worth the extra.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks for the tip - we'll be checking that out! Sorry to hear about your truck... although 2 000 000 were built each one is special - it pains me to see them blown up again and again for a movie, always the bad guys crashing in their Landy!

[@antonioblanco2217]

This video just made my day! I thought I was alone struggling with all this but I see now we are a big family going through the same dramas 😂😂😂

[@ASimplyFabLife]

👍 There's a movie out there somewhere (ad-lib); 'It's not a job, it's an adventure!'😂

[@jcks7]

Hello there. Just want to let you know that your video has convinced me to buy my first Land Rover last year. It was a 1997 Defender 110 300Tdi, spent almost 3 months to get it back on road. It drives like a champion now. I love every moment spent in the Defender. Thank you!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Fantastic! Glad to hear it. There is arguably no other vehicle that is as much of an allrounder and this abundance of character. You can't go back - you know that right? 🤘😂 BTW did you luck out on the doors? Or are they 'double-slammers'😂🧐

[@jcks7]

@@ASimplyFabLife I embrace the 'characters' and wouldnt trade it for another thing. I also recently acquired a 97 RRC LWB but my go to is always my 110! My doors are triple-slammer' LOL

[@ASimplyFabLife]

@@jcks7 Haha - nice, although you had me at RRC., btw... nice bit of kit when sorted. A couple years ago was #jealousnotjealous of a mate's RRC tow-door 200Tdi😮👌 Nearly over it😂

[@jcks7]

A Simply Fab Life You never know, someday. Quirky RRC?? Anyway, stay safe wherever you are. Here’s my landy if you are interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZfZdoWcfLlgas0

[@leonbroom7602]

"That's why they're called foot-wells.." 😂😂 Brilliant! Great video 👍

[@RDodderBiodiversity]

I'm getting my Defender 110 next week, my first test driver in it and I noticed the limited turning lap, thanks for your cool video, very informative and yes entertaining, I like the idea of getting a stage 2 re-map for long motorway trips, and also your advice about the spacer to add better turning lap. . .

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Welcome to the club! There's no turning back ;-) Enjoy!

[@etreate]

@@ASimplyFabLife There's actually little turning anywhere..

[@qibsygucci7301]

Really appreciate the video. And mostly when he ask which Defender's are the best..? And his answers are the the most lifting answers in my heart.. it's really motivated me.. thank you for your advice. Sincerely from me..love from Brunei Darussalam.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers 🙏🤘thanks!

[@sanatandharma4435]

This is great! The Defender just makes my heart feel good. Xxxx No other car does this!!!

[@미벨캠퍼90]

enjoyed! best clip on defender to understand the real world defender and how to love yours as it is. thanks mate

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤘😎

[@ElmerJFudd-oi9kj]

One thing I found driving through sticky snow, was that it packed up in the gutter under the windshield and the wipers were not going down. I had to stop several times to remove the snow.

[@Deckardrick007]

By far the best Land Rover video. So informative and non bias. I thought I had it bad with my G61 Nissan Patrol.

[@MrHellsteeth]

Flip flops and foot wells - love it.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Only those whohave been there can understand! 😁🤘

[@dermotleeson1348]

Yep i have had a landrover in all shapes and sizes through out my life and i can honestly say i could not live without one sat on my drive. I like to here what you all think

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Dermot Leeson Sometimes we need to rent à 'normal' car 🙄😬... And it reminds us of how much we prefer the 🚙👌

[@markrussell5617]

Brilliant. Love it. Spot on observations. I had the windscreen reflection today - I wonder what it’s like for the cars I was reflecting onto…..

[@Jin-Ro]

I like the Bulkhead feature. The older it gets, the less powerful the engine becomes. So the bulkhead is designed to get lighter over the years to aid with that.

[@gianniness]

I've seen so many videos out there of all the reasons why you should not buy a defender, and yet I want one anyway! :D

[@radiator0]

Go for it m8. i bought one 2 months ago. they are so wrong really quirky. but i love it.

[@mossysmithlee]

Spot on mate! Love the humor! The door clicker is my favorite!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

You mean the door-open-holder-thingy? ;-) ;-)

[@ASimplyFabLife]

😁

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thinking about it... it is pretty loud when you're trying to leave a campsite at 6am - Lol

[@Canaleopardchangeitsspots]

Brilliant ....classy quirky and right up my alley.... why did I wait til I’m 60 to find my true meaning in life - a 96 130 300 tdi beckons as I drive off into the Aussie sunset,

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Nice - 130 Tdi 👌😎

[@adamjackwilliamson8762]

Thank you! I'm so glad I'm not the only one to to have the tell-tail rip in the side of ALL me jumpers! hehe... =)

[@facciadagringo]

Did you end up retrofitting the ford engine? Dashboard looks like TDI?

[@ASimplyFabLife]

They are two vehicles, a 2015 and the old Tdi👍

[@Simonandisla]

Great video with some great anecdotes :-) It's all character building stuff !!! Lol

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers, thanks!

[@jamesscullion3162]

That landrover wave you mention actually originated when two owners approaching each other both wiped the condensation of the inside of their windscreens at the same time ! 😂

[@ASimplyFabLife]

😅😂👍ha ha, so true! so you watched this one?😉kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXLHnWaLr7tlkMU

[@jdenmark1287]

The rain water comes in from the bonnet, they didn't carry the rain gutter all the way to the fender so it dumps all the water onto the bulkhead, which conveniently has numerous holes to allow to dump straight onto your feet;D

[@gerigoldblatt4558]

This is fabulous - I am so impressed. Lots of love Ger

[@patrickaebi617]

Love it, your honesty and hard truth is awesome about the flaws of our our defenders, love is blind!

[@garethdwatkins]

Loved this video… I’ve not got a Defender, but a very close relative, called a Santana PS10.. Now the Spanish are clever guys, coz they fixed some of the Land Rover foibles. 1. They removed the seat box… the driver’s seat is moved right (on a LHD) so you have more room and also it can be moved back further. 2. The rear door has a hydraulic damper, so it stays open. 3. It has an Iveco van engine… so it goes like a van and is far superior to any fitted to an Land Rover.. Lot of white Iveco vans in France. 4. Better door hinges..don’t wobble. 5. Gages work and temp gage is normal…. 6. Clutch is same as series Land Rover, but on mine the original Land Rover gear box has been replaced by a ZF, fitted to BMW’s.. so is pretty smooth.. Transfer box is same as Defender though LT230. 7. Windscreen seems not to mist up too badly… 8. Same Land Rover shape.. all outside LR accessories fit… 9. It is about ten times cheaper, for what amount to virtually the same car, but missing the LR badge. But do I care??? But much has stayed the same… the Spaniards have limits in innovation it seems. 1. The door catch still rips you belt loops off.. 2. Wipers same so crap. 3. While fitting better door hinges , they still don’t close first time either… 4. Leaks in to footwell too…BUT the Spaniards have a cunning plan.. a rubber bung under the mat to let the water drain out.. Hey how good is that? 5. Door play will also pinch your finger if you leave it outside while driving… 6. Steering play is same as running gear is same.. so shocking.. 7. Handbrake same drum system.. yes it rocks but not failed me yet… 8. We have a few extra goodies too.. as it’s a leafer.. it squeeks.. 9. You didn’t mention leaks other than water.. well that gets in, but what should stay in gets out.. transfer box, diffs, sump you name it, it leaves it’s calling card on the pavement. Cheers Gareth

[@johnroberts5487]

Great video. Love my Landy. Don’t forget the ever leaking doors in the rain

[@rajavaidya7583]

Lovely ! foot well ... that was the best ! 6.20 I had a S 2a .... gave it to another enthusiast .... to burst his bubble ... A Land Rover, is an adorable myth ! the older the better, like wine ! I miss it ! Now. When you own one , You keep thinking why I am having it & if you sell it , you ask yourself why I sold it !

[@ASimplyFabLife]

👌🚙🤔😁😎 nice one! cheers for the comment!

[@conservation4africa293]

I grew up in one..... And I love these cars to bits!!! Gonna get a series 2 pickup as my first car!

[@lapisredux]

definitely agree about the handbrake ...when you,re sitting in a queue of traffic facing up hill and the driver behind creeps up real close you,re under pressure cuz the old girl is just waiting for a chance to roll back and destroy.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

lapisredux 😁👌

[@highdownmartin]

lapisredux I like letting it roll about on the trans brake. I think it amuses the driver behind me on the hill.

[@alvaroburmida2610]

So precise it hurts. Thank you!! Geetings from Uruguay!

[@danloubser6133]

Looking at my first Defender (2000 90 TD5) tomorrow morning and this has made me even more excited! Kind regards from Cape Town.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Dan Loubser you're gonna love love it! Welcome to the club, there's no going back after thé virus sets in 😁😳😌 Td5 👌 Lekker blij😎

[@ryangalloway3537]

Awe

[@colinwatkins5321]

Its all so true. The flip flops made me laugh, My footwells flood every time it rains and yes the rim round the mats holds it in. Glad its not just me.

[@TheRoba64]

Quality honest appraisal of the Defender 90

[@magicnik8881]

One of the best videos on that channel, soo good, funny and... so true!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers! This one was crying out to be made for a while now... There's so much more I could do three more... ;-)

[@magicnik8881]

Don't hesitate! ;P

[@boazonline4888]

Hi Mate, found your video simply fantastic and most relevant to eveyday usage of our Defenders. Thanks for the humor and practical advice. Would advise you to make some more, maybe on the mechanical ups and downs or whatever. Cheers.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks so much for your comment! Arguably the best subject for self-derision on wheels so there will be another one coming...

[@boazonline4888]

By the way, what are the round orange items you show when adressing the unearthly vibrations episode?

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Ha, the bushes.... connecting pretty much everything under the vehicle together - axle to chassis, control rods, trailing arms etc. These ones came off the 'hockey sticks' (front control arms) and they were all pretty much shot as the previous owner had been around a lot! Even to Mongolia... The ones you need to keep an eye on are the Panhard rod though... Here's a link to that one (with Rob our Land Rover guru): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znapgp2pbb-hipY

[@boazonline4888]

Jeez, what an ordeal! Surely hope I won't get into that type of predicament (2008 DEF 90 SW roughly 58000 kms same colour as your 110).

[@ASimplyFabLife]

You should be fine (mileage is quite low for its age), although it depends on the roads where you are and how much you need to make the vehicle work... Our panhard rod bushes have a habit of wearing out within 10000km's. Not a big problem, but slightly annoying. As I mentioned - it is luck of the draw with these vehicles... No two are alike from the factory - which is an achievement in itself ;-) (what's your opinion on 'handbuilt' or 'coachbuilt'? Rolls tries to sell it as being better! Here's our truck though (okay, enough with the links): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp60eJt7gcxsr9U

[@Olieman2012]

A comforting thought that I recognise all your defender observations and flaws> We take them for granted because we're the only ones who can find our car back in the parking lot...

[@monochromaticlightsource9153]

That was all true. Every single point. Even the flip flops!

[@almarieanderson8977]

Had my Defender for 4 days, and my feet were wet after riding in the rain, but I still love my 90. My husband has his own 110, and he is not allowed to drive my Defender 90.

[@garthrichert5256]

Thanks for the explanations of puzzling things found on Defenders. Too true. Please don't start on Series Land Rovers because you will need half a dozen videos to cover all their things !! Great viewing. Gaps in bodywork are to allow water in, so traction can be maintained on the riverbed. Cant have it floating, can we ?

[@ASimplyFabLife]

😎👌

[@tedwpx123]

Good job .. British Car and British humor go well together

[@chriswalker4272]

Thank You Sir, A truly entertaining watch about why we love these old Landies; their character ! My S3 will be 50 in a few months, and I use her in woodland and for small journeys, where the DPF on my euro 6 Scooby wouldn't even get to working temp, which is about ten miles. That would be most of the time. Your car looks like luxury compared with a 1974 S3,for example I’ve 4 drum brakes and no servo assist, which makes stopping much more interesting lol. The only car I’ve enjoyed driving as much was a 2CV.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Slightly #jealousnotjealous😉. Series does turn heads somewhat more than a Defender! We also ran an Acadiane for some years, a very similar experience and true to the spirit of less-is-more. Cheers for the comment. Keep rolling!👍😃

[@peterhabel]

Interesting how we as Denedfer owners just embrace all these "little" things. And you did not even talk about the constant marking of its territory (oil dripping) :-) Just love my Defender!! The best car I ever!

[@ASimplyFabLife]

No, mine is! ;-) ;-) Cheers

[@macbookdieter]

One of the best videos out there. Cheers

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers, thanks!

[@paulboon1100]

I had to laugh, I used to have a series 3 with a 2 1/4litre petrol, wagon, had lots of wet feet, sponges, warm clothes on in winter, and basically lots of the experiences you talk about plus extra ventilation when the tops of the doors used to pull out in the right wind direction, brakes that used to make me look for all sorts of escape routes, gee there were some close calls! But it was an adventure and achievement getting anywhere, long distances in Oz and trust me it does get cold and wet here, the thing never left me standing I could always fix it, loved it, most of the time!! Wish I still had it.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Respect sir! A notch above our experiences (a Series does rank higher than a Defender on the totem pole IMHO 👍). Especially travelling Oz! And yes - good point - never actually breaks down as much as ridicule will have you believe. Very reliable, except for one instance (if you're interested type this in KZbin): "Smallest moving part on a Defender stranded us in Croatia" 😀 Thanks for your comment! Keep rolling!

[@paulboon1100]

@@ASimplyFabLife yes I saw that episode, made me think of that saying Scotty had in one of the Star Trek movies , "the more they update the plumbing the easier it is to stuff up the drain" nerdy hey?! I had things like that on the 109, something's on Land Rovers are simply brilliant others have been designed and manufactured by the first year dislectic apprentice!! You got to love them though.

[@hermestr2010]

Man, this is one of the best videos you made👍

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Cheers!

[@aussiedaredevils6067]

Great video. Very amusing. I better go and check how much rain we had overnight before I drive mine to work

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Aussie daredevils haha, and we wonder why the windscreen always mists up!

[@johnhopkins4012]

I have driven Land Rovers all my life in Africa Rhodesia, Rhodesian Army and in Wales, Driven all over the Botswana bush. Once in the army one broke down but I got it going, In Botswana we lost a half shaft in the bush but it still got us to a garage. In 30 years in Wales I have had 4 landys one Broke down and another the clutch went but I poped it into dif lock and it got me to safety. Once in Wales only ever changed one wheel due to a six inch nail. In 4 landrovers in Wales over 30 years I have never had to buy a new wheel. Thats a good record that no other vehicle could emulate. Land Rover the best 4 x 4 by far.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Love it! Thanks for the comment😎💪

[@swiftnick3]

Whilst parking: I always leave it in 1st or reverse depending on the hill slope , I let the clutch bite, then apply the handbrake bite: once I know it is going nowhere, I am happy!

[@paulb6501]

One thing I realised just the other day was, in a normal car when it rains, the rain water across the side windows goes towards the back of the vehicle, not in a defender... The water flows forward when you're driving, automatic side window washing.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Never noticed this - must be because the side windows are misted-up all the time...;-)

[@georgehattingh2664]

Agree, I drive a 1985 110 3.5lt V8 petrol ( before being called Defender) won't change it for the world

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Nice bit of kit👍 - with a rare(ish) engine, very cool! We had a 1985 90 but it was engine-swapped from the petrol to a Tdi. It was beat on (and dragged through Coratia Trophy) but eagerly served as our daily driver for many years!

[@axelcordes]

Well said ! putting a big smile on my face! thanx for it! Cheers Axel

[@ggj666]

Not sure if this has been said, but the driver of a defender or series always has one arm tanned more than other because its always sticking out the open drivers window for a bit more cab space. Even when its cold or raining.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Yes! Some of which is mentioned in pt 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moDPgJSGe66qeqs Thanks for the comment!

[@ebikeengineer]

LOL, great video! Funny to see the Landy drivers also have an issue with the door striker like us Jeep guys. Though we don't get holes, we get belt loops pulled off. Keep up the good work.

[@MrCareer707]

Absolutely brilliant and absolutely true, but that's why we love them, for all their faults its a brilliant piece of mechanical technology.

[@DavidJohnson-cr5lq]

Great video, it was just linked on the Australian Land Rover owners forum. I should do one on series Landies, should go about 3-4 hours. You should mention the entertaining "dazzling surround lighting effect" Land Rover provides when a vehicle approaches from ahead ( or behind) at night, the enhanced version is supplied by the Station Wagon. Thanks for posting.

[@charles8626]

Best honest review ever.

[@fabiopunk1661]

"you can actually hear yourself think louder than the radio" - greatest quote here There are LOTS of true comments here .... sadly funny but true. You gotta love it though....

[@deogratiusshirima3686]

The best info. Ever...everthing ....everthing is jus like my defender 90.

[@michaelmelnyk3993]

holes in the clothes. So right. I catch the belt loops every time. Can't have nice things when you own a defender

[@whoreboy2964]

best defender review so far !

[@therealkeal]

I realised the next mod I need to do is the sponge for the front windscreen. Great addition

[@ASimplyFabLife]

therealkeal it's an investment, yes I know...but worth every bit of your€2.00. There's something else you can do with it as well - next video 😀🚙 jeep rolling👍

[@izidave]

Hilarious. I love the deadpan delivery :-)

[@ASimplyFabLife]

😁🤘

[@harta4j]

Cheers, great video. What brand of Safari roof rack is that on the white 110? i don't see too many like that where it contours the front slope of the roof. I'm looking for one myself. Thanks

[@ASimplyFabLife]

harta4j thanks for your comments 😊 Marcel made the roof rack - check out his vid at kzbin.info/www/bejne/bV6nf2qrr7SVoZY

[@AapVanDieKaap]

There's a storage space for your flip flops between the seat and the cubby box. Land Rover really thought of everything.

[@ASimplyFabLife]

Thanks for the tip 👍(hadn't found that hidden gem yet (not in the manual)😅

[@AshyJai1]

Door catches work as a bottle opener also

[@devonreally3966]

You made me smile and in places you made me laugh.

[@thomasfoucart5021]

Fun and so true! I found myself I almost all your comments! :D

[@radsy5821]

52 and I finally get my first Defender this week, a 2001 TD5. Not discouraged by this video, quite the opposite :) That said... what are these boys at 11:55 ? Steering bushings?

[@ASimplyFabLife]

@@radsy5821 These come off the hockey sticks (front axle trailing arms). They're just an example of the numerous bushes on a Landy. Mostly death wobble is caused by the Panhard rod bushes being knackered. Check there first. Although these hockey stick bushes also last about 50 gl- 100k km. Welcome to the club! No going back now 😅 Enjoy! And thanks for watching (there's a second video exploring more quirky stuff)