Problems you need to know before you buy an old Land Rover Defender - Buyers Guide Checklist Part 2.

Are you looking at buying an old Land Rover Defender? Then you need to check out these potential problem areas before you buy. This 5 point check identifies 45 common problems in used Defenders to watch out for.
Part one of the Defender Buyers Guide is here
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Chapters
0:00 Defender buyers guide part 2 introduction
1:00 Condition of older used Defenders to buy
3:12 #1 Overall condition and what to look out for
5:15 Loose wheel bearings on a Defender
5:50 #2 Rust checks and where to look for rust on Defender
12:15 #3 Check for leaks on engine and gearbox and underneath
16:11 #4 Water and oil mixing - checking the radiator water and engine oil
17:10 #5 Driving checks - running the engine
17:50 Smoky diesel engines - what is normal
18:54 Checking gears and Defender transmission wear and play
20:19 Steering, vibrations and suspension noises when driving

[@gobbodoezdrum]

Most of your points are spot on. Regarding the "clunk" on pull away though, 9 times out of 10 it has nothing to do with the drivetrain and is actually a worn A-frame fulcrum ball joint, cheap and quick fix to the dreaded 110/130 "clunk"...

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thanks Zane great addition

[@aldrinchannel9794]

Thanks for your demo of 300Tdi engine

[@TheOverlandLegend]

It’s a pleasure thanks for watching

[@donbar6480]

good videoi

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thank you very much

[@kevinreeves6875]

Very smart 90. I guess a 97 or 98 model. How many km on it? My 96 has approx 300k and the trim is falling apart. Rebuilt engine a few years ago and just had gearbox and transfer rebuilt. Well put together video Kevin

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thanks, well spotted it is a 97 model, has 330000 on clock, engine was replaced recently. Plan to redo upholstery and possibly gearbox too. Thanks for the feed back really appreciate it

[@greenleader758]

Wish i had seen this video before i bought my defender... oh well, i learnt the hard way! Whats your plan with this vehicle? Restore it? Turn it into an overlander? Cheers

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Hey that’s how we learn, I also learned about buying this one. I am going to restore it into a reliable runner

[@johngunning2123]

I can't think of one single good reason to buy a Defender. Terrible vehicles.

[@TheOverlandLegend]

What don’t you like about them?

[@johngunning2123]

@@TheOverlandLegend Uncomfortable, expensive, maintenance intensive, unreliable and for less money there are so many Japanese vehicles that are reliable and cost a fraction of a Defender to buy. They are a basket case.