What is it really like to own a Defender? 1993 Land Rover defender 90 200 TDI Review and test drive

/ tommyautos

[@oldbritishmetal]

Had me in stitches. It's all true of course, but I still love them!

[@terrygribb9185]

And still the greatest vehicle ever made.

[@TommyAutos]

You're not well, are you?

[@terrygribb9185]

@@TommyAutos you can say that again

[@RhysLRWorkshop]

@@TommyAutos Haha, gotta say though mate, hilarious video and love your reviews but nothing beats an old Landy!

[@spencergransby138]

Oh wow..when did you escape?

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

No its shit

[@NotApplicable678]

If this bloke hosted Top Gear then I'd start watching it again.

[@julianeatock3424]

Thanks, I'm a big defender fan and your review really made me laugh. If you found the 90 hard work, try turning a 110 around in a tight space! :-)

[@gordy4459]

Mines a 1989 ex military defender 110.....no power steering.....sometimes it seems like the turning circle is about nineteen miles!!.....lol.....

[@AapVanDieKaap]

So true. I've driven both quite a lot and the 90 is actually not too bad. The 110 can lead to some awkward situations. When I first got mine I underestimated the lack of turning circle so badly I had to stop and reverse in the middle of a major intersection and people were having a good laugh!

[@robro911]

I am 60+ year old bloke who would like to own a "90" despite this hilarious video. Jesus it was funny !!

[@TommyAutos]

I can only advise you against it haha

[@baldMessi69]

I love the review. As you say, they are terrible, but they are like Bovril. Once you love it, you love it.

[@highdownmartin]

I love bovril. I hate marmite Or is it the other way round? Can’t remember now

[@gorillaz308]

Mate your car reviews and adverts are best ever. I sadly own and love defenders but can’t argue with anything you said hahahaha

[@chriswalker4272]

Lol, My 1974 S3 is positively medieval compared, and being of the age you suggest for wheelchairs, I find daily driving great fun. She still does what she was built for, and works off-road helping me maintain woodland.. I can leave all the doors open all day and never get a flat battery, because the interior light has a simple switch and is not connected to everything that can open. Sometimes less is more. It all depends on your expectation and use I suppose. But a classic S3 does me just fine.

[@martinjackson176]

My daily driver is a 1972 S3 (Well it was until a core plug rusted away 2 weeks ago). The passenger side door top fell off last year, still not fixed it. Well there's no point, it's not on my side

[@HangingWood]

The most accurate car review i have ever seen.

[@mb8593]

definitely the best car review ive seen. Subscribed.

[@tomcurran5332]

Absolutely brilliant, however my missus still wants one even after watching your entirely accurate review....at this stage I am questioning both of our mental states for different reasons !!!

[@TommyAutos]

Move into a tent and live off potatos, you might JUST be able to afford to keep one on the road haha

[@MrTrevithick]

Having owned a few of these I will say this review is pretty accurate, I even bought one new many years ago and that was much the same.

[@moonman4663]

Just brought my grandads off him as my first car i love it so much

[@Alexgeorge106]

Yes that’s why I’m the proud owner of a 110

[@scaryfakevirus]

I am 74 and I have driven one since I was 56. No problem to me and it's never ever let me down, I will be buried in it. The one you have needs only a bit of TLC and it'll be fine and will go anywhere. But it was a TD5 afterall. You should've bought a 300tdi.

[@nathansnir1502]

If you do not like the old Defender don't buy one. You have taken a vehicle that is almost 30-year-old and who knows how it was used and maintained over the years and are judging it as if it left the factory a week ago. Furthermore, the Defender was it was and among other things it was a very old design so if it suited, you bought one if not you looked elsewhere. So, your criticism is out of place. I don’t think you ever owned an off-road vehicle made by Toyota, id did and if you think it is reliable and it will last 30 years without continuous maintenance think again.

[@TommyAutos]

😴

[@KashifKhan-gx6rv]

You seriously suggesting then that Land Rover are better than Toyota? 😂

[@richlee509]

Its banter

[@walidbakri.k9191]

I purchased one after watching your review , I really love it .

[@NickCookOnTheNet]

Great video mate, this is exactly what owning a Land Rover is like and why I now buy Japanese. Sometimes I wear my rose tinted spectacles while on Autotrader but then I look at the repair bills I had with it not to mention the running costs of having a Texaco tanker on hand for fuel...

[@TommyAutos]

Its certainly easy to forget how often they break when you haven't had one for a while.

[@adrianaugustus2815]

@@TommyAutos They don't break that often, and easy to fix yourself for next to nothing. Looks like some of the comments here are from people that aren't practical enough to ever have had one in the first place.

[@TommyAutos]

You're kidding yourself. They are simple to fix... but incredibly awkward. Not to mention everything is always corroded. Buy a Landcruiser, then you'll understand what easy means.

[@adrianaugustus2815]

@@TommyAutos What? These are works vehicles, keep things properly greased and maintained, no problems. Incredibly easy to work on, no ECUs and other unneccessary electical control systems to go wrong. And what makes you think I don't own a landcruiser or any other vehicle (including Audis which I've also rebuilt)? You haven't got a scooby.

[@belindamuir8216]

@@adrianaugustus2815terrible things had them for twenty years , bought a toyota and realized just how unreliable a land rover was in comparison

[@bradsta1111974]

ha ha great video! Why is it all us who have owned Landrovers still love them to this day even though the market is light years ahead?! Yes i still love my ol' series 3 landy! Coming from Australia

[@CruisingTheLand]

Watched your video and got myself a Stornoway Grey Defender! From UK to California! ​@​

[@nottmfunguy]

I have one for winter use, as where i live none of our modern cars move in one inch of snow up and down the slight hills in the area. I normally have to turn the engine over a number weeks before to iron out all the faults. It regularly breaks down, but it moves in snow, yes the spare is in the back too. I will keep it until the day i die.

[@_Matsimus_]

Brilliant video hahahah! Loved it. Just as much as I love rovers haha

[@nickblackburn1903]

But this is a land rover, not a rover. Completely different.

[@zackaboy1236]

@@nickblackburn1903 well we call them rovers and landys in here in the uk after all it is an English car…

[@Iwavvns110]

He has ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I am a Land Rover Defender owner for 20 years. The only good thing of this car, is that you have the base (chassis) to put anything on, choosing between in MILLIONS of parts (new & used) to do any conversion you want. Because its genuine parts are completely USELESS!!! Of course we talk for Land Rover Defender until 2017 and Discovery until 2005. Since then? You can not touch ANYTHING of the car (mechanical or electrical), so RUN away!!!

[@rosscolc171]

This is amazing I never comment on videos but this is one of the best reviews I have ever seen 😂😂😂

[@paullewis266]

I’ve just found your channel and I’ve subscribed after watching it , brilliant so funny well done 👍🏻

[@shaunjones6049]

Very good and unbiased review 👍 Land Rover is a fantastic vehicle to own 👍. 🤔 as long as you don’t want to drive it anywhere.

[@garrysteptoe2279]

I have owned a 1989 90 for 14 years, stuck a 300 tdi in it as the old 19j was an oil and diesel guzzler joke, and I also bought another for a short time and sold it on, I used to be obsessed with them, maybe I am thinking back to the thrill of the military ones I drove in my early 20's? who knows, and for some reason I still want to hang on to this one despite the fact the noise, the lack of comfort, the seat and steering position is cramped, no room in the back either, the ongoing repairs, esp rust, the cold, the lack of proper axle diff locking, the cost of spares these days, and most serious of all is I dread to think of how it would perform in an accident after seeing examples of this, it's frightening, lack of energy absorption and crumple zones to say the least. They were sold as a great British vehicle and now pushed as an icon and folks were brainwashed into believing they were the best on the planet, bottom line is they are a heap of alloy and rust junk, and the only positive is there is no technology to repair compared to most other vehicles.

[@johnharlow486]

They may be everything you describe them as, but they look so good doing it.

[@awalk5177]

I'm just a minute into the video and already object to what you are saying. Many farmers and shooters drive defenders all their lives. I have driven a Defender since the age of 40 ( I had a Discovery before that) and I am now 70 years old and find them very practical once they have a galvanised chassis and don't see any issues. I've driven from North East of England to south of Switzerland, (Ferry and one day driving) with a smooth ride as my Defender is well maintained and does not vibrate and shake. Mind you there are plenty of bad ones about and many drivers who don't know how to operate the low ratio box for climbing steep inclines and Diff lock for slippery surfaces. Some drivers just can't get away with a Defender, and that makes me smile. Even my wife loved a Defender in winter. No problem in deep snow or ice, the dogs in the back and just hose it out once in a while. Only real men drive a Defender.

[@patrickflanagan8008]

Loved this, made me laugh a lot. Memories of my 90 from decades ago. Nice one kiddo.

[@hoggenstein]

I just bought this exact model due to this video. Thanks mate!

[@daviddaniels4235]

Your reviews are hilarious 😂 tend to laugh all the way through! Hope your channel really takes off mate 👍

[@andrewgrew7896]

Defender’s have their faults but at least the chassis don’t snap in half like Nissan navara’s! Check that out on you tube..

[@marinelsamadaulspaimamuier2125]

the nissan navara snapping thing is not a lie , i can confirm a friend of mines snapped too 😂

[@RowanDrift]

Love this but I still want one ❤ and as for turning round you don’t have to worry about ditches or hedges just drive through them 😂

[@edwardharrington678]

Very funny. I used to own a series three that had a 3.5 V8 engine. Had it 8yrs but only used it as a fun vehicle for going off road.

[@dbk_kvd]

This is the funniest video I've ever seen in my life

[@trailingarm63]

Great film, really enjoyed it. Grew up with my dad's Land Rover series, they were awful, yet my school friends were jealous! How can engines that noisy be so pathetic? And who thought mounting the spare wheel on the bonnet was a good idea? Did he ever try lifting the bonnet? Half-shafts made out of marzipan and the long wheel base needs more room than the QE2 to turn around. I could go on....Yeah, they look good in a Tonka Toy sort of way which keeps seducing fresh victims to buy them.

[@sethdowning1092]

My dad has a 1989 Land Rover defender and it doesn’t squeak that much 😂

[@TomEnduro]

This is how car reviews should be! 😂

[@ickyiceful]

Your off to a good start with that frame as long as it’s a whole new aftermarket frame they are much much stronger in areas that the original lacked but are bolt on replacement frames the galvanizing don’t even mean nothing to me I wash my undercarriage good and coat it with fluid film and and red cv axle grease around high wear areas such as shackle mounts rear frame lower parts where they hold water I live in the rust belt or slaty winter roads

[@cneuhausw]

I think a Cadillac Escalade will fit you 😊

[@mw6901]

Definitely need some more Tommy output

[@stevenrowlands8506]

Absolutely fantastic video

[@williamtaylor874]

I am going to watch this again I can't stop grinning brilliant!

[@ejfiguer00]

I lol. I lol none stop. This is a great honest video no romanticism!

[@redangrevival]

Fantastic video 😂

[@emmahayward2341]

I know Defenders are rubbish. I’ve had two. But I still love them. A bit like Gin, I know they are bad for me, but something keeps me coming back 😂 My partner watched this video, found it absolutely hilarious, sent it on to me, and uses it as “sound reasoning” as to why I shouldn’t own another. They are terrible cars. Still love them tho! 😂

[@Harrybowles1969]

I own an 87 land rover 90. It will last forever as i park it in the barn and never drive it

[@douglaseuritt3919]

Well, a 747 has 4 engines so you're still good with the two remaining.

[@calsurflance5598]

This was great fun! Thanks for the laugh.👍

[@tommy4244]

Yep……. Sounds about right……. I like the description of it being like flying a 747 with the engines sheared off and no hydraulics…..🤣

[@Yet_Another_Steve]

Yes. And yes.

[@enjoyingend1939]

I mean, if you wanted comfort you would have gone for a discovery or a range rover, defenders are 1st and foremost agricultural vehicles and pure utility vehicles, lots of them even came with truck beds installed and i'm pretty sure it's kind of easy to remove the roof on these and make them have a truck bed.

[@sanjosamuel2859]

🤣🤣 LR should give this guy the new defender to review.

[@elliottfirth6024]

Defo a ringer it’s on a 2000+ chassis aha welcome to the club😂👊🏻✌🏻

[@samanthasmile8150]

My 1996 Defender, Nancy is very comfortable, I think they are made for women x

[@bobbender5858]

This was actually a pretty good video!!!!

[@andrewbaker7854]

Defenders are fun to drive, unlike any modern car. I have modern cars and they are so boring by comparison. My Defenders have been very reliable from almost new. You need to use genuine or high quality parts and look after them, not ignore their needs for servicing. Most have been modified in some way, usually badly.

[@Padie600]

Made my day 👍

[@BoormanCrafts]

You really have a problem with Landrover don't you? This is the second video I have seen of you saying that Landy's are traumatic.

[@MrCareer707]

I Own a Landy ( 1994 300tdi County Station Wagon) for 12 years (I still have it and its been my daily driver), this video really did make me laugh, somethings are true Defender traits, leaking Roof, permanent Air Conditioning, rough ride above 50 ( this also depends on the road condition) Drips and stains after parking up ( it's an animal all animals mark their territory), this particular Defender is totally knackered kered, Steering Box is knackered and possibly the Steering Pump, most likely the power steering fluid has turned to water due to lack of maintenance, back to reality Defenders' if maintained correctly (just like any other car) drive nice, needs much more in the way of maintenance compared to normal cars, oh and the turning circle is like turning an oil tanker in the ocean, that is spot on, forget a 3 point turn, more likely a 9 point instead, great video, I ❤ my landy, no alternative to it.

[@tucker9771]

i hate the hazard light switch had to replace mine bout 3 times now thing just stops working and got 3 wrecks out back and all have broken hazard switch

[@marcusp905]

If you can not find them grid them .

[@angusabbott5615]

Great video

[@fadedQ]

awesome its like trailer park boys land rover edition

[@jonathanhayes1583]

Absolutely brilliant 🤣🤣👍make more videos

[@savinduwijeratne2717]

proper class video

[@M.M.M.81]

100% accurate apart from the off-road bit

[@zackaboy1236]

Exactly!!

[@tonybreward8678]

Made me laugh, I worked in a 90 for years and it was old but reliable, The worst thing I ever had was the clutch went, No bullshit I could easily have made that hill in it as I had to do worse as part of my job. The only thing I got was shaken up and the jarring caused neck issues, This was from off road driving all night and bumps and holes were hard to spot at speed

[@graham-martin5847]

i am actually offended lol as i own three of these two double cabs and a 110 county and they never let me down dry as a bone no leaks or drips even my td5 is a minta with 190 k miles on it starts first time every time i think it depends how they have been looked after wether you get a complete pile of shit or not if i was offered 20k now for my black double cab i wouldnt take thirty year old on original chassis not a bit of welding as had it blasted and galved and inside of it full of waxoil it will outlast me

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

these things are beyond absolutely shit on every conceivable level. i want one.

[@rodlaw5688]

Gold 😂 oh man why do I still seek the auto punisher 😅

[@555tg]

Nearly choked on my dinner watching this. Hilarious.

[@RoosterRaw]

Quaity vid mate. Had me laughing. Still love me Landy though!

[@ickyiceful]

Bro just ev swap it and put some good shocks on it and brakes and rock it

[@deathbystereo-]

Haaa this is brill. The camera shake 😂😂😂

[@MrNikejones]

More I watch videos more I Don won't to buy one but will I listen

[@gethinjones9987]

This is so true its hilarious 😂😂 i absolutaly hate landrovers infact i loath them its a car they shuld have stoped building 40yrs ago why the hatred i hear you ask?? I usedto own one NEVER AGAIN SHALL I MAKE THAT MISTAKE 😠 now i drive a TOYOTA 💪😁

[@Alex-rc5rq]

Thats why we buy daihatsu fourtraks

[@marinelsamadaulspaimamuier2125]

Well i must say that the rear not having space is a lie if you know how to fit things , i once fit 7 wild boars in the rear after hunting 😂

[@harrywagner886]

Did you buy this defender from T and T motors

[@TommyAutos]

Absolutely not, none of my cars come from dealers

[@harrywagner886]

@@TommyAutos this defender is currently for sale at t and t motors.

[@TommyAutos]

@@harrywagner886I must have sold it too cheap.

[@Relay300]

Awesome review

[@garethowens132]

Brilliant

[@lordtiny157]

And what’s the downside 😂😂😂😂... great video 👍

[@hlic7941]

you didnt try very hard to get up that hill, and anything other than a smart car would have a job turning around in that narrow road, but nice video. Just what I need while I wait for my 1989 100 to arrive :(

[@monkeytennislee2493]

😂😭😂😂true but absolutely love my td5

[@parkylol]

Hilarious, loved it

[@Roger_Stenning]

ROFLMFAO - You forgot how they mark their territory with oil ;)

[@graham-martin5847]

ringer because its got a diffrent paint colour wtf !

[@DCam02]

im sorry bud, but thats cause you're defender was never taken care of. I've got a 1992 200 TDI and she runs as smooth as butter. Fix her up.

[@adamshipley5415]

I cried laughing so many timed in the first 3 min

[@tobytopp9985]

Sounds as though the power steering pump is fucked 🤣

[@Muddysm]

...no...very low on oil!!!

[@MrPDoff]

Not a fan then

[@brianabbey3969]

Fucking brilliant👍👍👍👍👍❤️😂

[@PauloLima-bm3eo]

Fucking brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelbrown17]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 quality and plenty of bites in the comments section

[@doominic1882]

nobend

[@dexburwell]

LoL... sad but true 😭

[@arows66]

Hilarious 🤣

[@dave1secondago]

hahahaha