LEGO Technic 42110 Land Rover Defender unboxing, speed build and detailed review

Part list and new elements available in my blog post:
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Detailed presentation of the gearbox:
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The LEGO Technic 42110 Land Rover Defender set has 2,573-pieces, it is developed with Land Rover to include authentic bodywork and a host of realistic functions. Features in-line six-cylinder engine, gearbox with high and low ratios, independent suspension, expedition roof rack and working winch. It is available globally from 1 October 2019 for 199.99 USD / 179.99 EUR / 159.99 GBP
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[@RacingBrick]

If you have any issues with the build please have a look at my ultimate repair guide - racingbrick.com/2020/04/lego-technic-42110-land-rover-defender-ultimate-repair-guide/

[@josephdolman]

I have this set and it is proving difficult for me I've not even finished build 1 for the main engine assembly I've built up and taken apart several times certainly the hardest thing I've worked on

[@garymcqueen6350]

That was very useful thank you

[@RetroKlocki]

In Poland, this set currently costs as much as the Ford Raptor! now you can compare the number of functions, the price is the same!

[@cosmicbrickfilms1593]

Danggg. That’s a great deal. Wish I lived in pole land. Here in the United States it currently costs 230$. And it keeps going up!

[@davidfarmer2521]

Maybe cuz Europe didn't get the F 150?

[@evakenanson6056]

It doesn't cost $230 it costs $200 but still that and amazing deal!!!

[@J2I3H]

€129 in Netherlands 😎

[@Oetie82]

Here is costs like 120

[@thunderbolt4741]

I think think the Lego designers did a better job on this than Land Rover itself. If the real thing looked as boxy as this, it would be more desired and closer to the original.

[@exopol1214]

ThunderBolt47 Definately

[@carsdrone3721]

Landrover really need to see this design 🤣

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I also agree!🤣👍

[@ancientmariner7473]

Agreed. Land Rover really botched this one up. The least they could have done is called it something else.... PRETENDER....

[@pixsled]

They are kinda moving away from the original design with the velar, new sport and evoque.

[@Shortswithb290]

He: total build time 5 hours Me:taking 5 hours to finish one bag

[@For891]

The new hubs look amazing. Super deep for decent steering. Thanks for getting this up so fast .

[@abdoufilali4287]

De 1

[@lordshrek7139]

I think the Lego version looks way better than the irl one. I love the boxy design of it

[@Vow247]

I’m currently building this set, and your video helped me realise I had an error on my roof, where the cream panels meet the black frame. Thanks a lot. You’ve saved me a lot of aggravation down the line.

[@KDH5010]

I've just finished building it - after almost 20 years i came back to Lego. Love it. P.S. I've attached rear spring in wrong hole, so thanks for Your repair tutorial.

[@bbs32]

The small engine you did to test the gears looks so cool. Well done!

[@3204clivesinclair]

This will be the most reliable LR ever!

[@mustardseed8407]

i predicted a stupid comment like this would appear

[@MBimmer]

There’s already a repair guide 😂🤣

[@tobydavis1370]

@@mustardseed8407 what's stupid about it?

[@aadi8568]

Haha

[@josephrogers1282]

this set has all the features I spent most of the early 90s trying to retrofit to my 8850 jeep set, it even has the gearbox in the same place I put it (I should add that I never succeeded except in the loosest possible sense, but I had a lot of fun and learned a lot trying)

[@RacingBrick]

Part list and new elements available in my blog post: racingbrick.com/2019/09/lego-technic-42110-land-rover-defender-review/

[@randhir4278]

RacingBrick that music was bot necessary

[@Sirslayer_X]

Great review !!! and more new parts to weigh out!!! It's been a busy year on all these new parts!!

[@RacingBrick]

@@randhir4278 whatever music I choose there'll be always someone who does not like it.

[@nathanrigg2790]

You do realise the color is completely wrong form the real thing

[@RacingBrick]

Yeah they sent me the wrong version...

[@vonlti8779]

It has numbered bags, i salute the designers

[@ZaibatsuHeavyIndustries]

Lego sets have had numbered bags for quite a while now

[@maxwellmoore5705]

@@ZaibatsuHeavyIndustries not all of them, i recently got the technic 911 rsr and it didn't have numbered bags, i hate when they don't include hem so you have to pour all the pieces out onto the table all at once :/

[@SmashingBricksAU]

Great Review! It looks to be a very good Technical build, lots of gears, moving parts, a real Technic build. It is a really big set. The OD green will be good for the military enthusiasts MOCs. I will be picking this set up for sure

[@DPEIW]

i need to get this

[@SmashingBricksAU]

@Your Dad as close as Lego will ever get!

[@jaakkopontinen]

Overall such a great looking set. :) Awesome!

[@cosmicbrickfilms1593]

I just got it. It’s insane! It’s also massive so make sure you have room for it. It’s also really fun to build, I actually enjoyed it. Just make sure you find the right deal cuz I got one for 150 which is a steal compared to the original price.

[@danbo4263]

How to fix the gearbox: Flip the sticker :^) Also c'mon, that color is great

[@RickyRegal.]

If u motorized this set it'd be awesome

[@the364yt]

Would need some packaging genius 🤔

[@leonardomanjarrez9]

@@the364yt i think that if you motorized it, you will need to take most of the transmission

[@rukkergaming2103]

That’s what I was trying to find out. I probably won’t get it now

[@100ev-p8o]

It's already motorized by LEGO

[@politicallyinaccuratetoast4757]

Then you'll have to remove the transmission, which is the main point of interest on this

[@MisterRubbernose]

This looks epic! Definitely one of the Technic sets on my wishlist!

[@samliddle2011]

i have one

[@DidNotAppearInAustralia2018]

The greatest British off road suv created in the hands of the brick master.

[@armaanr8169]

This set may have the best suspension of any technic set to date. Even better than the 4 by 4 (42099) 🤗

[@MickeyCreole]

Now I know what would happen if Meccano had a one-night stand with Lego and didn’t use protection, it will create this! I’m currently working on this one, but I got the MOC static one and honestly you do need full concentration, especially when the instruction manual is PDF and admittedly my fingers are sore as some of the complicated pieces are apart and you have to fit them together, (the other side of not being able to buy the Lego version as it’s usually up to 3 times more expensive than the MOC version, but seriously who doesn’t like a sweet bargain???) I must admit I’m enjoying this build, it’s challenging when you’re old like me with nerve problems but it’s intriguing as well as mesmerising to see how all the parts connect. I would recommend this set

[@wody21]

Wow, very professional review, great work!

[@stevenmorgan4219]

Love the video. This Land Rover is my 1st Lego build. My wife surprised me. Challenging! I've finished Section #1. I think I did it right but all the gears aren't moving in unison. Is there a function test at the end of each section to determine if you've screwed up before moving forward and making a bigger problem? Thanks for your input.

[@RacingBrick]

I suggest to have a look at this page, there're also verification steps to help with the build - racingbrick.com/2020/04/lego-technic-42110-land-rover-defender-ultimate-repair-guide/

[@PuzzlePals]

It looks very sturdy and classic !!!

[@nateo745]

Love the time laps. World be good to have longer doors to match closer to the Defender itself

[@70a55]

This is so well filmed!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Yea nice! But the real new Defender also should come with extra pieces! Just in case you break something on the trail!🤣👍nice build thought!

[@tanguydelooz2881]

The color choice is awesome !! It's the green jeep from my childhood memories !! I'm tempted to buy it because of that, and also because the gear seems interesting and there are nice suspensions. We'll see. Good idea. I hope they do a "good" bicycle soon or a Ford GT. :)

[@penttijakonen3817]

The wheels look fantastic, I need to get some of those. Nice and a very realistic design, reminds me of many actual high performance wheels. Would look great in a sports or racing car.

[@filiprosu8535]

Imagine having an additional extra piece after you're done. Haha

[@markthespark1935]

Love your video and really like the drivetrain test with the motor! Great review overall and I would agree with your points👍🏼

[@TheSpoovy]

I wish the new defender looked more like this :)

[@grievous8431]

I've been saving up for months, I got $170 and today I'm getting $10 from jobs. Can't wait to buy this and I get it tomorrow cause of Amazon prime!!!!

[@DuckInGameStop]

This is a great set! I personally was not a fan of the roof rack and used the parts for a nice front bumper instead. I also used some parts from my own collection to make a little hood prop that folds down in front of the engine nicely but is a bit fragile.

[@Ntbr2030]

You’re like me, something doesn’t quite sit right we fix it our way, haha love that nice job dude.

[@pilovwithketchup]

@@Ntbr2030 donkey boner

[@Gizmos_and_stuff]

i had one but it ahd cracking issues, i rebuilt the entire chassis while paying close attention to all the potential causes, i watched youtube videos but nothing could fix it, it was great but i was too anooyed by the crachling so i used it for parts, it is a great set, just pay attention when building so you don't get annoyed

[@rosemarykurian2753]

Just drive it in neutral

[@rm8brickgarage]

Thank you. My is on the way

[@krasavin82]

RM8 LEGO Garage - BrickGarage привет ))

[@gregdabrat]

Mine too

[@bibasik7]

Try to connect a motor to directly the driveshaft and set the gearbox to neutral. That should eliminate the friction from the gearbox.

[@RacingBrick]

And what would be the point to run the system in neutral? :)

[@HMAKmusic]

LOVE OLIVE GREEN COLOR❤️

[@the_real_fiz2zy]

Honestly I love this set so much, but I still wish they hadn’t made the gear box so hard on the u joints, because mine keeps ceasing up and making cracking sounds because of all the weight of the gear box, and I need to keep it in the lower gears.

[@bonnwolff1890]

I sure wish these Technic sets still came with the people.

[@DPEIW]

i like the color

[@Ohio260]

Those floating pillars are there for structural rigidity. These are also present on the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

[@rewindd]

i have this set and never knew the gearbox even worked and stuff.... this makes the set way cooler.

[@leonardomanjarrez9]

What a Great Review! Excellent video My regards to you man Awesome attention to detail!

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Great review/analysis. Just bought one. Having only ever built the Rally car from 2018 the build process of this one almost looks too intermediate. Other than that love the completed design, and I have no real issue with the color.

[@adolfoinquiry]

I’ve watched this 34 times because of the music and how much I love this set, don’t have it yet but I can’t decide over this set and the Chiron or Sian

[@jltworks3167]

If I get this set I’d replace it with my own custom 4 speed 4WD sequential gearbox with lever operation and speed indicator, it looks like it may fit. Thanks for this review! Once again it may be up to the ADOL to improve this set 😂

[@oisinhorler]

(6:01) You can just turn the sticker for the gearbox around!

[@anhex.5747]

That was what I was thinking too.

[@edselsugay4768]

I feel like this one is a bit underrated. I’m no engineering expert so the flaws to me seem negligible. I’m really quite impressed with the complex functions like the transmission, and I think Lego captures much of what people look for in Land Rover-class, fun, adventure, next-tier-distinction. Of course I heard that real Land Rovers can be a pain in the a- to maintain. I’ll stick with the Lego model.

[@CrimsonSpeedr]

Cool video with many smart ideas. I liked your comparsion with real thing. I did speedbuild of same set but your video has some features that are really impressive and inspiring

[@DjSodaPop]

@racingbrick with the back door band, put it around the grey parts only. Not the red. Works better.

[@Kelkschiz]

Thanks for the review. Surely this is one of the better LEGO Technic sets this year. The only thing that is a bit of a pity is that we again get a new technic panel colour. It does suite the set though.

[@Sapple498]

Aww man, I though the gearbox would be great for a motor, but it has more gears than I expected and it's reversed. :(

[@jakubkoubek8401]

Please build RC version

[@JoggingWithForks]

Earphone users beware! Earsplitting loud repetitive background noise playing throughout. Lower volume before pressing play.

[@TunioMir]

Lego has come a long way

[@Catch_me_if_you_can_666]

I'm gonna buy this set tommorow, toghetter with the Porsche 911 RSR.I haven't played with lego since I was a young kid, but seeing the legomasters TV-show in my country made me want to build lego again.So I bought the Ducati Panigale...BIG MISTAKE !!! I liked it so much I can't stop building...like a very expensive addiction.Since I bought that bike a few days ago, I also bought (and made) the Corvette ZR1, the app controled rally car, Doms fast and furious car, and the lego creator Fiat 500...So, the Porsche and the Land Rover will be my fix to get through the weekend.And the most stupid thing about it is that I buy these "cheaper" sets because I think 350+ € for the Bugatti or Lamborghini Sian is too expensive for a set.But in the meanwhile I already spend enough money on lego that I could've bought both of them.I can already predict were this addiction is going...I will need a stronger fix for my lego addiction, so the Bugatti, the Lambo,and the 450€ Liebherr will be in my collection soon I guess...My savings account is getting a beating !!!

[@jeffkrug9924]

Cant wait for the instructions. I wish Lego would have brought out a motorized model

[@cosmicbrickfilms1593]

Same but the original one is pretty cool to tho

[@Regan_Tatham]

This set is exeptional

[@thehighwaychild]

I got this set a couple of years ago now and it's still my favourite lego/technic set. I agree with @Thunderbolt47, if Land Rover made the defender look like this I might even be tempted to buy one! Ha! Is that life imitating art?? Keep up the good work Racing Brick!

[@Chris.M]

Thank you for your great review. Very helpful for me.

[@Jesuslovesyou8760]

i had to remove the gearbox because of the clicking sound. the clicks stop the engine from moving in every gear. i tried every possible fix including DESTROYING AND REBUILDING the whole car and still had no change. now it runs on one speed and is like most one speed Technic cars in my collection. i have built numerous Technic cars and trucks and have never had anything like this happen.

[@HarmanMotorWorks]

At 6:43, I wonder if there's space to swap the gears around so that it's 24/8 instead of 8/24? That way the adding the PF motor may be more feasible and it should be a small change to achieve mobility. Or at worst, use two medium gears (16/16) or even 20/12 gearset?

[@Wizardnil]

Just got this set, can’t wait to build it!

[@blaster240_]

I got it for christmas and it looks sick

[@Havanu81]

I really really dig the color!

[@jessemccarthy9724]

THE SHAPE OF THIS ONE IS A LOT BETTER THAN THE REAL ONE PERSONALLY I THINK THE SHOULD HAVE KEPT IT THE SAME BOXY SHAPE AS THE OLD LAND ROVER

[@philmanley489]

I thought the documentation was very poor. I learned more from this you tube video than the manual which comes with the car. Shouldn't have to watch a you tube video just to find out the features f the car I have just assembled!

[@RacingBrick]

Glad I could help, such feedback is worth to share with LEGO customer service, maybe they'll improve the documentation for future sets

[@williamthomas7031]

thanks for the review! I love the colour and am definitely going to buy someday

[@ZEROBRICKS]

You think you could use the 42099 hubs, replace the 24 and 8 tooth gears at the diffs with 16 ones and actually make it drive?

[@RacingBrick]

there are still too many gears in the drivetrain but of course could be done, needs restructuring

[@SubwayTutorials]

I'm tempted to buy this for my stepdad. He has always loved land rovers and always loved building legos with my when i was a kid. He loves building stuff and projects, this would be the first time he would of touched lego in about 15 years now. Do you think this would be a good christmas present or a bit weird? I'm stuck this year

[@RacingBrick]

If you ask me this is the best Christmas present :)

[@SubwayTutorials]

@@RacingBrick It's this or the Bugatti since it's only 210 brand new on eBay at the moment. And I think it will look a lot nice in the acrylic housing case. Thanks for the response

[@RacingBrick]

@@SubwayTutorials the Bugatti is more about the building experience, it has a nice box and a lot of background information about the project. Once complete the Bugatti becomes a display piece, not very playable. The Defender is more functional, you can actually play with it after the build.

[@eddiewong9436]

Thanks for sharing. I like the motor that you use to spin the wheels and gear. Is it available in the market or did you build it?

[@RacingBrick]

Did I built the motor? Simple Power Functions motor was used with some parts to attach it to the front axle of the car.

[@FallWarrior-si5eu]

I love these cars althougth they ar'nt much of a "off road" vehicle, there still cool af

[@projectdalekmark]

I like it simply because it looks more like the legend that is the classic Land Rover Defender than the new tosh!

[@khz9000]

I wonder if you can build it in right hand drive!? The correct side🤨

[@gabrielnogoy]

Wish they did something like this for the wrangler rubicon

[@GG06700]

5HOURS !! are you kinding ?? i've spend more than 10h and this is not my first lego set :) BTW super video as always :)

[@RacingBrick]

Thanks, glad you like it! :) I was in a roush, the set arrived late so I had to complete the review as soon as possible :)

[@farhanmukaddam5920]

It took me 9 hrs to build

[@Catch_me_if_you_can_666]

I'm a novice in lego technics.Just bought my 1st set a couple of days ago (Ducati Panigale).It took me over 5 hours to complete the 675 parts set

[@sergeantdaniel0442]

it took me almost 12 hours

[@MarcMas07]

@@Catch_me_if_you_can_666 just, practice, and don't worry about time, it.took me well over 12h to build thie defender, and the panigale can easily be built in under 5h, but #LegoIsTimeless

[@DadBuildsToys]

Great video will be tackling a crane in one of my upcoming videos

[@aadi8568]

the colour i think is very nice, maybe not great on its own, but on the car it looks nice.

[@superlbc]

Very good review, thank you

[@Night_wolf184]

You can replace the dark gray package on the top with one of those big battery boxes and it would look kinda similar

[@RacingBrick]

And it'd become very unstable with that amount of weight on the roof :)

[@itzallana2196]

A question also suits you the engine that makes the Defender advance

[@Attika]

Great review, as always. It seems like this set contains more clutch gear, than 2L pins with friction ridges . :-D

[@LOVESPRINGRAIN]

Thank you for this Land Rover Defender product review.

[@mixrelax3367]

This video is the best entertainment video ever

[@user-xw7oh9kx4j]

Once I fought my lego technic 42110 land rover defender had a problem because it's pistons didn't move when rolling but I figured out it simply was because it was on neutral mod so the pistons where loose so...

[@samszeto7303]

Are you sure it's reversed or did you put the stickers on the wrong way around? If so, that's at easy fix?

[@RacingBrick]

It'd be pretty difficult to put the Hi/Lo stickers the wrong way around.

[@samszeto7303]

@@RacingBrick oh, okay, I thought it was just the +/- stickers, is it both? Perhaps they are trying to make it seem when you put it into a higher gear, the engine goes faster, so kids will think it's right? Either way it's stupid

[@RacingBrick]

@@samszeto7303 That's my best guess

[@chesterlester5770]

Looks like the real thing!

[@Elbuca]

Gran set y gran revisión. Fantastic review like.

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Just bought this one :) Looks massive , what scale is it :)

[@abrahamambriz892]

The pistons in my Defender's engine move a lot slower than they should while moving the car. What kind of mistake did I make?

[@AndrewGuns]

I can still hear Blazs narrating while I read the captions

[@LuxFlightSimmer]

Nice, I am so excited to build this set.

[@ThatGuy_0815]

Great review! Do the Claas tires fit on those new rims/do the rims work with Lego's portal hubs? Thanks

[@RacingBrick]

Yes Claas tires fit. You can attach the rim to the protal hub but there's almost 0 space between the hub and the edge of the rim, might not be good if you put some weight on it.

[@playsgames993]

This was bigger then i expected i thought it would be small..

[@NoManDetected]

Guys if gearbox is inverted just put the sticker on back to front

[@ryanfrogz]

This just makes me want it more. Time to start saving up!

[@Similex1]

Dont so it. Lego gets worse more and more. Defenetly not worth 177 Euros without power functions...

[@simku8860]

@@Similex1 yes, you're right

[@ryanfrogz]

I want it for looks, not play value.

[@Similex1]

@@ryanfrogz Its way to overpriced. When you dont touch it or anything buy the parts on Bricklink for a cheap price. Or look intp the sets of Xingbao or Qihhui...

[@rendem9539]

Oh cool set. But that price though. Hm. Might have to save up for a couple of months. Time to start working extended hours

[@krakeraRS]

it looks better than the original

[@wojtektopa9796]

i must got this

[@Johan-rm6ec]

What i didn't like from my build was missing pieces here and useless extra pieces there. Overall the build was fun, but the construction is not as sturdy as i would like. Also is the engine underwhelming wich is one of the key features of a Rover Defender. Even the sportscars get a better motorblock.

[@cosmicbrickfilms1593]

Hmm that’s weird. Was it used or new. Cuz mine was new from the store and so far no problems. But if it’s used that’s a different problem.

[@120fornovo]

IL DEFENDER DELLA LEGO E' SICURAMENTE MIGLIORE DEL NUOVO DEFENDER DELLA LAND ROVER ....