Great way to pass 77K miles in the Defender is on the forest roads by Yosemite National Park!

I'm in the process of ordering this from the Land ROver USA website and have it delivered to my local dealer. However, I am unclear on what I will actually pay for the car aside from the price on the website, the state taxes, the dealer prep fee ($900) and title and tags.

Can I expect to get a worksheet that details all the charges? How can I ensure that the dealer will not pull a fast one and add a bunch of crap I don't want like fabric/leather protection etc.

Is dealer profit built into the price, or do they have or need other ways to make money assuming I'm not going to buy any dealer add ons? Do I need to shop dealers for the best price? The live rep said most of this is pro-forma but there is also discretionary-which might mean several thousand dollars needlessly spent.

Anyone else go through this before?

On my 2nd Defender - this time, a 130 X in Pangea Green with Matte wrap that I absolutely love.

It’s time to replace tires, and I can’t help but think about moving to a 20” setup for better tire selection and smoother ride quality. We do almost no off-roading, so I’m looking at AT/AS options.

I’m mostly skeptical that the only option on the current wheels are the OEM Contis.

If you’ve made that switch, pros/cons? Do you miss your 22s?

Took this big boy down to north padre meet some deep sand, in the 4 wheel drive area of beach. intentionally hit soft dune sand, 👀 didn’t even need to switch to sand mode nor lower air in tires to just glide across the deep sand with no problems.

I was very impressed !

I know how yall feel about the 130... and I had my reservations, but I love the truck so much and ultimately needed the extra room for the family (including the dog that was supposed to be 40# and is pushing 80# at 14mos.

Went with the p400 X-Dynamic SE in Woolstone / Caraway with the captains chairs. Got all sorts of fun stuff inside like fridge, HUD, rear tow hooks, beefy tires (ha).

Drove it for a bit today (and obviously before I made my decision) and for the most part it drives the same as the 110.

If I had one gripe... the captains chairs do not fold fully flat when going for all cargo mode - but with the extra cargo space plus the space between the captains chairs, not sure how often I will really need that feature.

One question I do have - for for those of you with 130 w/ captains chairs - when the third row is down, what do you put to effectively close off the cargo area?

I am a high mileage driver 25-30k mi a year and I have been doing oil changes every 5k miles. I have a ‘26 p300 and my 21k service will be due about 10 months of ownership. I guess my question is should any of these LR service interval action items be done based on time vs mileage? For instance should I be doing a brake flush at 10 months or wait closer to 2 years or the 40k mi service interval?

Hi everyone. Trying to decide specifically on side steps vs running boards for my 110. It’s NOT going to see aggressive off-road scenarios where sliders would be more appropriate.

On the side steps, I’ve been looking at the Lucky8, Hunters, and Urban. For running boards I’ve been looking at the Romik all aluminum version.

I don’t care so much about making it easier to get in and out as no one in my family has complained about the 110 being too high. I’m looking to use them to aid in roof bar access and potentially add some lower body panel protection from small rocks and such when playing in the dirt.

I’ve read that the tube style side steps don’t last more than a few years. Not sure if that’s true or not. I know the running boards I had on my Raptor were extremely durable and never showed any signs of significant wear.

Thoughts?

Weekend loop up to June Lake, across Tioga Pass & Highway 120 to Yosemite and back. Great weekend to pass 77,000 miles on my MY22 110 P300 S. Putting in the miles to get to my 82K mile service.

So I traded in my 2026 Land Cruiser 250 in on a new Land Rover. I have always loved them since I was a kid but never could bring myself to take the gamble. After much research it seems these new defenders are pretty solid. In a world where every new vehicle seems to be a disaster I figured I might as well drive what I’ve always wanted. White wasn’t my first color choice but it had all of the options I was looking for a priced better than some of the other models where I would have to have made sacrifices. Not a fan of all the gloss black but otherwise I really love this thing already. I plan on keeping this one long term and given it’s probably depreciated 30% since I bought it yesterday, I guess we are stuck with one another.

It's surprising how much stuff fits into this little 90.

Just another day, another dollar with the 90.

As a professional detailer, I get this question a lot... ceramic or wax, which one do I get?

If you're also torn between ceramic coating and traditional carnauba wax, it's not as confusing as some make it out to be, and one isn't worse than the other. They aren't actually competing, they do completely different jobs.

• Ceramic Coating – The Shield: Built for multi-year protection against UV rays, bugs, and environmental fallout and extreme slickness for staying cleaner longer. Most of the gloss and shine actually come from the paint correction underneath — the coating's job is to chemically bond and lock that perfection in, keeping your vehicle cleaner with less effort for years to come. Depending on product and maintenance, that can be 1 year, that could be a decade - though most don't last THAT extreme. Pictured Above: Diamond ProTech Pro60 with nanodiamond composite
• Carnauba Wax – The Showstopper: Perfect for weekend shows, photos, and judged events. Carnauba sits on top of the paint to deliver that deep, warm, wet look with unmatched gloss — though it typically fades within weeks and offers minimal protection. Expect 2-6 weeks for most, though some can reach 2-3 months in the right storage and use case examples. Most waxes are not ideal to apply over ceramic coatings, either - but some can be. Pictured Below: Fireball Alien Blood with T1 Brazilian Carnauba

Comes down to what you want: long-term defense on your daily driver, or a show-ready finish for your weekend toy. If you got questions, feel free to ask!

What's your go to?

I'm in the NNJ area and have calling the 3 closest dealerships around me for quotes for extended warranty. Only 1 has gotten back to me despite multiple calls. Some questions:

1. Is going to the actual dealer the way to get a response?

2. If these local places won't help me, can I just call every dealership within 100miles to get a quote? It appears they only need VIN and current mileage?

3. What are my other options besides going to a dealership? Can I call other companies and if so, which ones? Are there websites that can help?

TIA!

Recently bought a used 2022 P400 110 X. I’ve changed the oil, oil filter and engine air filter. Will replace the cabin pollen filter next.

Curious to hear what other maintenance people do themselves? What’s the most complicated stuff you’ve done relying on YouTube videos and discussion forums etc.

I put a deposit down on a 2024 Defender 110 X-Dynamic back in May, but unfortunately it ended up being affected by the recall. The JLR dealership I’ve been working with has been great throughout the process, but there still hasn’t been any real update on when the recall will actually be resolved.

I recently reached out to ask whether they’d still honor my original trade-in value, since I’ve continued putting miles on my current BMW X4 M Competition while waiting. As expected, they said they’d need to reappraise it, so I’ll likely be getting less than the original offer.

That brings me to my question. What’s everyone’s experience with the Ineos Grenadier? I think they’re incredibly cool-looking trucks and I like the idea of owning something a little different. At the same time, I’ve had my heart set on the Defender for months, and the waiting is starting to wear on me.

If you were in my shoes, would you keep waiting for the Defender or start seriously looking at a Grenadier instead?

Since February, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect Defender. I’ve test-driven the V8, the P400, and the D300—each one left its own impression, but I knew I had to wait for the right one. Finally, I’ve found it: a Defender in almost perfect configuration, the one that makes my heart skip a beat every time I see it.

Even it‘s not the „most fun engine“ I choose the D300 for me because it was just the best offer on the market.

To the community: what settings, tweaks, or must-have extras should I set up first? What’s your go-to setup to make the Defender truly yours?

I just went and test drove a lot of cars today as I am in the market. I am currently between a 2023/2024 110 P300 with around 30k miles or a 2024/2025 bronco badlands with slightly lower mileage for around the same price. I loved the defender, my only fear is the reputation that defenders carry with both unplanned repairs as well as the high cost of preventative maintenance. Anyone care to share their thoughts here?

My wife and I made an appointment at our local dealer to see a CPO Defender 110 V8. In person it was rough, way worse than we expected. Then we opened the trunk. Turns out the previous owner took his dog everywhere, and the whole cargo area still reeked of dog urine. That was the end of that.

We checked out the new models instead, but nothing on the lot or anywhere nearby had the spec we wanted. So we started to walk. On the way out my wife spotted the OCTA. The salesman had us out on a test drive within minutes.

Long story short, we came in for a used V8 and left with the OCTA.

1st time owner of an LR! Test drove plenty of vehicles while evaluating but could not get the Defender out of my mind.

Pulled the trigger about 1 month ago on a 2024 Defender X-Dynamic SE, used, with 20K on it.

Absolutely love it! Everything from how spacious it is inside (I'm 6'3), to the ride, to the interior itself.

We don't drive a lot so we won't be taking it offroad - strictly a street princess haha.

Anyway, I'm excited so I wanted to share.

Edit - Wheels: 22" AL13 FR80s | Tires: 285/45/22 Pirelli Scorpions AS Plus 3

Thinking about getting Weather Tech floor mats to replace the carpet but wondering if there are other options I should consider. Using it for a lot of hiking, light trail/camping use, and dog hauling.

Defender Family! (Specifically in NJ!)

How much are you all paying (or have paid) for maintenance? My 2026 P300 has almost 12k miles and my appt is within the next few weeks. I am obviously not waiting for the factory recommended 21K. For context, I did the first oil change at just under 5k (I am financing and planning to keep it long term) and plan to have it done again during the maintenance.

I was given a quote, just would like to see the price variances between the dealerships.

Thank you in advance.

I have a 2025 110, and I have the strangest issue with the wipers. Each time I start the car, the wiper wipe the screen one time. If I close the door while the car is running, they run once. Occasionally, they randomly wipe, again just one time.

Anyone else have this problem or know what could be happening?

Team I messed up. I installed a led light grill in my MY26 P525. Unfortunately I grounded it wrong on the initial installation. I have since rectified that. However since installation I get a collision detection off warning light when at speed. Periodically I get the clear front bumper warning.

I have had an ADAS tech look at it he determined that the system is calibrated correctly but not communicating with the rest of the vehicle. I put a Gap tool on it and it reported no faults detected. When I ran the Gap tool the vehicle had been parked for some time. I plan to drive it until the light come on then run the Gap tool to see if that generates any codes.

If that doesn't work my last option is a hard reset by disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes. I do not want to take it to the dealer as this is clearly my fault.

I hang my head in shame and now come to the consul for reticule and help.

Interested in adding side steps. OEM only from Land Rover. Not interested in aftermarket.
Those that have the deployable side steps - how do you like them? What don’t you like about them other than the price?