Hey fellow 110 TD5 owner here, i daily my rig in Australia. Lots of urban work. One thing to mention is the height with roof rack and roof top tent renders the vehicle difficult to fit into most urban underground car parks.
I would love a Defender, but just can't justify the running cost for something I don't have the time to take off road as much as I would want to. Scout looks amazing, and thanks for answering the questions 🙂
I've already fitted the ORE rear step and I'm very happy with it. The existing folding rear step is held in place by a couple of rivnuts. You will have to rill these out or use a couple of washers as spacers for the bolts under the cross member. I also removed the rear towing kit as it acted as a plough most of the time. If I need to tow, I can always bolt it back on.
Thanks for the video, Scout looks pretty much like my Landy, actually I ordered and installed 2 of the Mud UK interior lamps like you did, front and rear, very happy and a quick job.......greets from Switzerland, Tom
Thx Scout for another very informative video Regards fuel economy (I'm not heavy footed) ... My previous Defender 90 300tdi 26-28mpg My current Defender 2.2 Puma 110 XS (from new 2012): 26-28mpg (mixed driving/60mpg on motorways). 22-24mpg (Front Runner slimline roof rack). Recently fitted adjustable air suspension, Empire Tuning stage 2 re-map (with intercooler 180bhp/485Nm), replaced standard 235/80r16 wheels/tyres for 285/60r18 ... 26-28mpg (roof rack). 30-32mpg (no roof rack/car on lowest air setting … about a 2 inch drop on standard). The 110 definitely responds well to an engine tune and being lower to the ground!
I have owned Land rovers for over 25 years. My question is Why would you NOT daily drive a Defender if you own one ? I currently have a 300tdi and have driven it from UK to South of Switzerland and back. In Winter it is perfect.
Pah 70k isn't that high. I brought my first defender on 250k. Although I have to be honest, it has had a complete engine refirb a few years before I purchased it and I have done a gearbox and drive train refirb and had a new transfer box. Unfortunately the old girl is still on her original untreated chassis so that may need to be sorted soon.
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Daily driver ? YES YES YES I daily my 90 Puma 2011 have done for last 5 years and racked up 80k miles Love it !
Love this! I love living with Scout daily
Hey fellow 110 TD5 owner here, i daily my rig in Australia. Lots of urban work. One thing to mention is the height with roof rack and roof top tent renders the vehicle difficult to fit into most urban underground car parks.
yes I used a 110 and 3 different 110 and 130 defenders and Range Rover classic as daily drivers from ‘93 to 2019. Miss them.
I would love a Defender, but just can't justify the running cost for something I don't have the time to take off road as much as I would want to. Scout looks amazing, and thanks for answering the questions 🙂
My 110 has been my daily driver since 2016 and clocked 157.000km on it so far. Love it!
For the third year every day I have been driving my Defender Td5 around Moscow and the regions of Russia, as well as to other countries! I love it!
Amazing! There is nothing that can beat them is there
I've already fitted the ORE rear step and I'm very happy with it. The existing folding rear step is held in place by a couple of rivnuts. You will have to rill these out or use a couple of washers as spacers for the bolts under the cross member. I also removed the rear towing kit as it acted as a plough most of the time. If I need to tow, I can always bolt it back on.
Exactly! I'm going to keep the tow kit off until I actually need it
Thanks for the video, Scout looks pretty much like my Landy, actually I ordered and installed 2 of the Mud UK interior lamps like you did, front and rear, very happy and a quick job.......greets from Switzerland, Tom
Thx Scout for another very informative video
Regards fuel economy (I'm not heavy footed) ...
My previous Defender 90 300tdi 26-28mpg
My current Defender 2.2 Puma 110 XS (from new 2012):
26-28mpg (mixed driving/60mpg on motorways).
22-24mpg (Front Runner slimline roof rack).
Recently fitted adjustable air suspension,
Empire Tuning stage 2 re-map (with intercooler 180bhp/485Nm),
replaced standard 235/80r16 wheels/tyres for 285/60r18 ...
26-28mpg (roof rack).
30-32mpg (no roof rack/car on lowest air setting … about a 2 inch drop on standard).
The 110 definitely responds well to an engine tune and being lower to the ground!
Glad you enjoyed the video! They look like good mpg figures - I’m reallly tempted to do a stage 2 remap, sounds like your truck is a great!
I have owned Land rovers for over 25 years. My question is Why would you NOT daily drive a Defender if you own one ?
I currently have a 300tdi and have driven it from UK to South of Switzerland and back. In Winter it is perfect.
Ive used my 2002 TD5 as a daily drive since i bought it back in 2006.... wouldn't want to drive anything else 👍🏻
Hey mate, love the content… helps me with ideas for mine 😂
Could you please share the video of the cable tie window hack?
Thanks!
Glad the videos are giving you some inspiration - sure, I’ll post a video on that specifically soon
Td5 driven daily 262k miles going strong
Nice mate , just started following you due to your clarity and well produced content.
What year is Scout?
Welcome aboard! Scout is a 2011 Puma
How's the Puma vs TD5's reliability for Africa expeditions?
Zach!!!
You didnt post the Gear stick thingys!!! lol
Scouts looking awesome buddy :))
Oops! Unfortunately I can't seem to find the ones I had bought, looks like MudStuff do a version though - Link back in the description
@@ScoutTheDefender Thank you Sir :))
Same model but no roof rack. Best mileage 30mpg worst 27mpg.
No remap.
Where did you get the side running boards. I'm having difficulty finding a set for my 1997 110, 300 TDI
I'm in FL, USA
when any one ask me how comfortable is the defender. I respond. " If you're looking for comfort as your piority then buy a normal car " . LOL
Drive mine 150km per day minimum. 110 Td5. Do the map, do the exhaust and its a pleasure
Scout looking great, what brand is your steering wheel from?
Thanks! The steering wheel is from Moto-Lita
Pah 70k isn't that high. I brought my first defender on 250k. Although I have to be honest, it has had a complete engine refirb a few years before I purchased it and I have done a gearbox and drive train refirb and had a new transfer box. Unfortunately the old girl is still on her original untreated chassis so that may need to be sorted soon.
did you stop publishing video Zachs
I'm still here! Just taking a little break - new video dropping this Friday!