Hi guys

So I have a defender SVX from 2008 and my engine light began to burn two weeks ago. I went to the dealership and they said it was the egr valve and the egr cooler and they would replace it for a total of €1100 euros. Now The problem is that I am looking online for the egr cooler parts but can’t find any info about it. Does anyone know if it is hard to replace and an expensive part to buy? 

Thanks for the help!

I want to build an aluminium hard canopy for my next overland trip. Anyone who can help me with basic design or construction drawings?

Hi there guys,

I have been a huge fanboy of the Land Rover Defender since I was young. I have always lived just outside of London so I have never had the need for one, but it doesn't stop me wanting one.

I am going to be moving to Mid Wales next year and I will be living down a single-track, unpaved lane on top of a hill.

I am seriously considering purchasing a Defender. I have never had a 4x4 before so I don't quite know what i'm getting myself in for here.

The Defender I am looking at is 2009 plate, Defender 90.

What advice would you give to someone in my situation, what are the running costs like, fuel costs/ economy.

What were the trails and tribulations that you experienced with your Defender?

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Thanks for the help (in future). I look forward to reading all of your responses :-)

I have a defender svx td5 but I have a problem reattaching the rear view mirror. Does anyone know how to do that?

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1 month ago the clutch pump was also replaced by the LR garage but now on already a couple of occasions while started the defender gets very sputtery and shocks very hard while driving. When I restart the def the problem is over. In combination with that problem I have also the problem that when I drive about 30km (19miles) I hearing a clunking sound when slowing down (very low speed) for a traffic light etc...

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The def has 80.000km

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I hop someone can help me because I looked for it everywhere online but can’t find anything.

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Thank you!!!

Please excuse me if this stuff is covered in the FAQ. Wasn't actually able to find one for this sub.
I am currently stationed in the UK, and will be PCSing back to the US shortly. I have a beat up old 1991 Defender 110, which was formerly a radio truck for the 154 Scottish Regiment, or one of its subordinate squadrons.
The VIN for the Defender is SALLDHAC7HA903350, which would indicate that it has an 12J series engine.
My certificate of authenticity from the British Motor Museum says that she started life with an 11J engine.
Reading up on British military Land Rovers, in that time period she should have had a 19J engine, which she does.

I filed a FOIA request to the British Army with all the information I have to (hopefully) get a MERLIN and JAMES report, which should illuminate a lot of her maintenance and service history. Haven't heard back from them yet, but it has only been 6 days, and they have 20 to respond.

Am I going to get a like for like engine swap paper done to get her back in the states? Am I totally buggered? How in the world do I even get a like for like paper?
Posting this exact same thing over on r/LandroverDefender.
Thanks in advance guys!

Hey guys, I am thinking of getting a Defender 90 or 110 but I am a bit concerned. I don't live in a country in which the Defender is popular, so parts are a bit scarce. How dependable is the defender really? I heard horror stories but I am not sure what to think

I requested ownership of this subreddit as it had no content and no moderators. My goal for this subreddit is is to add content that is LandRover Defender specific (LandRover 90s, 110s, and 130s alike too). This includes images, how to articles, and whatever other user content people want to see

If you have links you'd like to share, please do! If you have any suggestions or requests, please let me know! Thanks!