If you're butt-hurt by watching this vid then it's probably aimed at you. If you really want to know what the new Defender is like, go try one. I'd happily have one for everyday use 😎
@@bumpkinrocks Nope, I don't do sponsorship. I'll review stuff if I think it's worth reviewing. I support those who help me achieve this but that's it. It would be great to get a free Defender 😂 The sort of folk that think you need to be sponsored and told what to say are the same sort who would sell their own shit for a fiver.
Fair enough. A well looked after Series IIA skippy with a canvas soft top is a great machine for driving around rocky tracks all day BUT it is not an ideal everyday vehicle. The same goes for Series III and original Defender vehicles. Anyone who has driven a flat windscreen vehicle in the rain at night, will know about headlight dazzle from oncoming traffic; AND as someone who recently changed from driving a solid front axle tipper to one with independent front suspension, I can tell you that not having to deal with bump-steer is a blessing.
Best review I’ve seen yet! Old defender boys love to hate them but they will be driving them in the future! Had mine for for 15months now it’s great, dashboard reminds me of my dads S1 every day (from 45 years ago) when I drop my keys in the pocket beside the instruments.
At last a review from someone that’s owned a few land rovers rather than just spewing out what they have read on facebook or heard down the pub. Can’t wait to see you get one off road mucker
@@LordMuck If you don't do a 100k & Change Your Vehicles every three years for tax purposes it probably won't effect most Farmers 🤔❓ Got to admit they do look the dogs danglers 👍
I like it! Great that the "land rover arm" is not going to be a thing of the past with those very leanable window sills. Like the doggy optional extras too. Particularly the on-board penguin.
Seen one for the first time only last Thursday and have to say I was very impressed. First time ever I was tempted to follow it to get a closer look. Had to check myself "it's not a tractor Tom!"🤦♂️ thanks for doing this review I'd love one. Hopefully loads of people buy them so I'll get a 2nd hand one day. 🙂
It looks like a nice vehicle. You brought up a couple of good points about how things change as we move on in life. I think it's great to preserve the old so we know where we came from and what we used. Let's not kid ourselves, if we didn't like the new stuff, we would still be driving a horse and buggy and have an operator complete our phone calls. A proper vehicle is one that does what it's designed to do efficiently and lasts. It doesn't matter what series it is or whatever. Nice review. I can't afford one, but that doesn't take away from it.
Love this video couldn't of said it better myself, anyone that hates on the new defender can live in the past miserably but the the technology on the new ones are just unbelievable. Seriously lovely things, I love the old ones to bits and always will but it's time to move on. This new 90 in particular is something to behold. Very worthy of the name defender👍
Excellent video which addresses some of the "Possible" whining potential owners. I am delighted to hear your refreshing thoughts, which in my view, addresses many of the moaning comments. You have to compare apples with apples and not oranges! Many thanks for presenting the video with relevant commentary.
Best review I’ve seen on the new defender by far ! I like how you are not afraid to say what the rest of us think. That’s why I’ve followed your channel from the start. Land Rover should give you a defender to try out for a year so the rest of us get a straight talking review.
If I was to review one I'd rather just buy it, that way I can say it how I see it. Mind you, they could offer a discount 😂 I'm just waiting to see if the 130 rumours are true...
Great stuff Kurt and Puppo, two very nice vehicles, They have made a very big step up on them, and totally agree with You on the Auto boxes, it is the way forward, We will all have to come out of the caves at some stage:):):)
You've totally converted me. Its actually the first review on the new defender I've watched. If there's one thing that Land Rover excel at its carrying on the DNA in new vehicles. So many car companies try to go retro and fail, whereas they carry over small details that are unmistakable. I bought my first this year, an L322 Range Rover as my farm hack, and no matter what angle you look from, you see the original classic. I know they sometimes need a bit more love, but life is too short to drive something boring and dependable. Great video 👍, and thanks again for your advice on detroits, in the process of getting her ready to fire up 🙂
I’ve been looking forward to seeing your review of the new defender and I was hoping it would make me want to look at it with my own eyes. I was a real hater of the old defender it’s seating position was the killer for me. Yours is the only review I’ve seen that addresses that issue and made me think it’s time to properly take a look myself. The defender has been on the edge of my radar for a while now. Your review has certainly made me want to test drive it myself when I change my vehicle next year. Cheers mucker for a in-depth review I enjoy your channel 😊👍
Finally, someone who isn't bloody living in the past. As you say, heritage is important but the present is what it is. You are right. Farmers left Land Rover donkey's years ago. I remember the first Subaru Leone pickup being one of the first popular alternatives and that was a car derived pickup with 13 inch wheels or whatever they were. They certainly weren't Land Rover sized wheels with off-road tyres! Most of the people that are lamenting the loss of the old Defender are all the people who didn't bother to buy one and THAT is what really almost killed it off altogether. The other big reason is that it didn't meet modern safety criteria. The third reason is that it was too bloody old fashioned.
Great review and brief history of the landies, I had a series 3 myself. There are lot more of them appearing on the road here in Ireland. Keeping on trucking Mucker 🚜👍
"But muh electronics ruin the whole thing" a little fuse or switch going faulty on the gearbox which can be fixed in 2 minuets is quite a bit better instead of taking the whole bloody thing apart and messing around with the gearbox i think.
If people understood the electronics better they wouldn't be so afraid of it. Once you learn the basics it's not so bad, it's just different with a totally different skill set. Modern stuff mechanically is pretty damn reliable, more so than years past.
I have a 2a and a defender 90 and you are right technology has moved on and I’m glad landrover have invested in the future. Hopefully one day I can upgrade but still keep my old ones going like you said respect the heritage great review mucka
first decent review of a commercial defender i've seen .. when my works van is due for replacement this is now a serious contender , love the alpine windows .. lets light in but keeps prying eyes out
Well done. One of the first really honest reviews I think I’ve seen. I’ve got a TD5 that I love but am seriously looking at the 90 to replace another vehicle. You have to move on.
That landrover is a cracking bit of kit I've owned 2 rangerovers in my time but never a landy, my old man had a couple of 90s long and short, I love the brand and always will but I'm a nostalgic fella and love anything British! NICE 🦢 MUKKAH!!!
I had to chuckle when you drove through that ford....last time I went through that very watercourse, I was driving my 90 2.5 with my best mate (he'd encouraged me to drive through that route, just for the water) and as I drove through it at a nice pace I was somewhat reminded that I hadn't bolted my floor plate down after fixing something and consequently got a tad wet! My mate didn't stop laughing for a very long time.......!
Excellent video mate, like the way you are using a sensible and realistic approach into looking at the features of the old and new versions of the Defender .
Excellent sensible review of the practicalities. I come from a long line of RR and Disco and have watched just about every video and review of these since launch. Most are comparing extreme use and there have been some issues ... to be expected. I see it as a practical offroader with Jaguar comfort. No way would you use previous incarnations in a rural setting and then drive to Italy.
Super video well done very plain speaking and a honest take on what certainly looks like a good modern replacement that's been needed especially the safety factor Spat my drink out laughing at the rain water on your knee bit 🤣 every landy I've had has done that our current 110 after heavy rain gives you a power shower when you brake heavy 😄
I have the 110 D300 and it’s the Mutts nuts , takes on everything on my Devon farm and still gets down the motorway in quiet comfort. As you know they also go like shit off a shovel 🤣 My pet hate is dicks saying it’s not as good as old defender, bet you can’t fix it yourself, farmers won’t like it etc etc. Guarantee they haven’t seen a new tractor up close let alone operate one unless Clarkson was driving it.
Really good to keep hearing from people that actually OWN them 😉👍 as opposed to regurgitating made up Shyte from social media or the results of someone's fear of not driving a vehicle that hasn't been updated for 40 years.
The best review so far that I've seen on the new defender, your right people will have to move onto all these new machines taking over. For cattle farmers they are a bit too elaborate, but we're all just going to have to get uses to it. Great video, really enjoying the channel 😊
It's good knowing that most folk understood the review from the angle it was intended. Some keep whining for a simple vehicle but would never buy it if it were offered so their opinion carries no weight with manufacturers. There are so many other viable options to suit a job these days. I love watching your channel 😉👍
Thanks for showing new Defender 90, I have always had automatic transmission as driving Ford Ranger manual all day, I get crook leg unlike my Nissan D40 auto, hate changing gears. When I look to upgrade I look for features that make my job been efficient, n you wouldn’t believe how much I save in fuel, time n MONEY having right vehicle. Great review Mucka👍
I enjoyed your honest review of the new defender. You make some great points, especially about the vehicle being right for the needs of the individual and the way the defender has evolved. If there hadn't been progress we would still be using the horse and cart.
Excellent review , looks like a good vehicle. Electronics are usually very reliable these days and they certainly can make life a bit easier. I still like old classic motors but if you got a long journey to go on a good modern vehicle does it so easy and comfortable. Auto boxes now are brilliant , I've owned a couple of Jeeps and they are just so versatile as are the Landrovers.
Love this video and your review. Nice to hear a sensible view. I definitely hope to get one one day. Probably second hand but love this and I have a series 2a 👍
I’m on my second discovery and I had range rovers in the past. I’m thinking of up dating soon and I have to say I really like the look of the new defender. I wasn’t a fan of the old one because I always felt cramped in the drivers seat. The new one is definitely worth a test drive. Great video and I didn’t notice how long it was. 🥴😁👍
Firstly a confession, I too was a re moaner, I moaned and said it's not a 'proper land rover' however I went to the local dealer a few months back and I was mightily impressed. It had a utilitarian feel but at the same time a level of comfort far superior to the old land rover. Will there be a crew cab pick up version in the future? My main issue is justifying the price compared to a Japanese pick up and at the moment for me the numbers don't stack up. I will be in the market next year for a new truck so definitely a vehicle I'll test drive.
@@LordMuck crew cab would be ideal, we used to have 130's at work with cherry pickers on the back. They changed to Isuzu DMAX when land rover stopped making them be interesting to see if they ever get to the stage where you could do that again
The only problem with any modern vehicle is who can fix it when its computer sensors and technical bits break down ? And who can afford to buy them in first place.
I think the new Commercial looks so much better that any of the other versions that have black bonnets, black wheels, tinted windows etc. I don’t want something that looks like it will be performing a “Drive-By”! I had two old 90’s. One was a V8 Efi (converted) with a roll cane etc. The next was the old Turbo D. Not TDi. This one got rolled end over end. I have a love hate relationship with the 90’s. I think they are great but hate everthing about them. 😉
Superb vid mate. Been waiting a while for this. Brilliant un biased as usual. Looks like an amazing machine. Of course the star of the vid was your dog! 👏👏👏
Good to hear you're impressed with it LM! I do think those commercial variants in the solid colours do look the business, and a great replacement for the D4 in my eyes - D5 gone too far 'upmarket' for use as a workhorse. The only thing I lament about the loss of the old one, was the 'do anything' platform you could mount pretty much anything onto like MEWPs, sprayers, fire appliances etc... but like you say, the world's moved on and most organisations use dedicated vehicles for a lot of those jobs now.
My 110 was ex demo 3000 miles so a lump off for that from new plus I could reclaim the vat on it which made it very much viable for me , I know the prices have shot up in the six months since I bought mine though
Great review, and like it or not the older "Defender" would no longer comply to new car requirements. IMHO the electronics in vehicles are generally super reliable, I think my crappy old GM vehicle has about 5 of them. They have never failed and some of them won't stop you from getting home anyway. The subject of the electronics has poisoned people's minds, the usual "stuck in the desert thousands of miles from civilisation" scenario does not apply to me. You'd be pretty stuck with a series 3 with a broken halfshaft too. This generation of Defender looks like some serious effort has gone into the design, wish I was not so poverty stricken...
Bout time someone said it! Coming from someone who owns the original or previous models and obviously knows what they are talking about. Great review! I’m gonna hit that subscribe button now:)
I've got to say I like the new Defender. Yes I was a bit unsure when I first saw it but land rover have to move with the times and it looks a practical vehicle. Great film as usual enjoyed it.
As ever Buh you nailed it ,I am a Land rover fan had a few in my time but still got a old defender and I love it. Does turn a few heads now and again here in austria
Did you actually get underneath the Defender? At least a couple of fancy electronic modules, ECU’s even, in areas likely to be sprayed with salty muck and occasionally submerged as well. One can only hope that the vulnerable looking wires emerging from the loom are well sealed where the enter the back of the multiplugs. These things have certainly improved over the decades but are still a potential corrosion point.
Thanks for posting LM. Being from Detroit and retiring from the "Blue Oval", it's interesting to see what vehicles are like in other parts of the world are like. I've been fortunate enough to own Ford pickups for the last 40 years. They made so many of them that parts are still very affordable and readily available even in today's world of supply chain problems. LR's look like pretty good workhorses.
I daily a series one, anything newer than 1958 is for tufty whumps. My butt-hurts from proper leaf springs not man love from defender driving Julians. Do well!!
I like the comments about accommodating the dog. When we brought our current car the sales manager said it was the first time he had anyone check the dog crate fitted. I think he will remember it for some time.
Great video, I have to say seeing all the photos as they were being designed I didnt like the look of them, but now I've seen a few up close they are growing on me lol. I still wont swap it for my 1985 90 lol - I want to see what the Grenadier will be like.
When land rover first released the new defender I was very much of the not a real land rover opinion. then I went and looked around at one, dam land rover do still make a nice car. Cant wait for our 90 hardtop to arrive from the factory later this year, will sit perfectly next to our td5 90! Now I realise that actually the new defender is pretty much exactly the same body style just made aerodynamic and a bit modern
Every vehicle has vast amounts of electronics these days, and have done for at least the last 25-30 years. The td5's ecu was under the drivers seat and if wading through deep water didn't f#€k it, the oil leaking though the injector wiring harness did. Could do 100,000 miles and probably not need much in repairs in the new one, now imagine that in a series 3
Mucker, take us along to the Eastnor Castle finals early 2022 for the Defender Trophy 🏆 contest. We saps here in the 🇺🇸 don't get diesel models. Just $50,ooo.oo to $106.ooo.oo up to 500+HP models😮🤣👎. Good review, dog seems to dig it🦴.✌️👍🍺
I have a normal 110 and spec’d it for work use, deep rubber Matt’s, material seats with covers, no fancy leather or climate in back. Best thing I’ve ever bought! All my tools and crap fit in the back easily, so comfortable to drive it’s sorted out my troublesome back, nothing drives as nice as a LR. It’s a van in the week, and a nice comfortable refined car the wk ends, saved a fortune not having a separate transit for work. And I haven’t had a single problem with it. Nothing else out there like it
Seriously interesting video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would have a look at the commercial too. They've definitely thought it out for practical use. However, way out of my price range. 5 years ago I bought a 2008 ranger wildtrak 3ltr turbo diesel, one owner and it was absolutely mint, never even carried anything in the tub. It's been a very good truck and is a good towing vehicle too. She's a little bit harsh on the cart springs but once loaded it's comfortable. It's always maintained and is still rust free.
Gday Lord Muck! Funny how only 6 hrs before you released this video I was watching your video from 4 years ago about your D4 commercial,great reviews as always thanks 🙏🏼 I’ve test drove a new 110 loved it! Out of my price range atm so I recently bought a D4 5.0 litre V8 2011 which is absolutely fantastic 😎😎 I also own a 1999 Td5 110 Defender and a1976 2/25 Swb series 3 Petrol so I have a good LandRover selection to satisfy my needs,I can also remember when the first 90 and 110 took over the Series 3 and when the D3 took over the D2 both of which I’ve owned great cars as well! Well done mate keep up the good work 😎😎
You're right. It's a 2021 car but with hints of it's history. I'm old enough to remember the first Discovery coming out and people slated it just like you said. I think a commercial version of this Defender will be very useful on many farms.
That car is 187060 euro here in Norway as a 6 seater and the 90 version. I see them around here being used to drop the kids off to school with. Thats quite an investment.
I have owned quite a few landrover models over the years, ( i have an incurable desire to work on my own cars ) they are brilliant when they work. I was even guilty of saying im not buying anything with a computer in it. I love my Disco 3 its a tough comfy old bus. i know i will end up buying one eventually i just like having a good old moan about it for a few years first.
Good vid bud, iv got the 110 after having countless pickups for work and it blows them all into the wind , we have a timber contracting business so need it to tow trailers when moving kit from site to site and do up too 10 miles of forest road day in day out plus be able to go on a jolly in it and it does exactly that no bother, effortless to drive , comfortable and practical, love mine to bits 👌
I was last night surprised by what your video post would be on , but saw it was on the new defender, I thought this will be very good as I know nothing about these new ones !!!Also , when you said it would be a longer video, even better, good !!! Didn’t disappoint me 👍.Then onto the film, I like the way you do your filming format, your a “what you see, is what you get guy “ no endless crap like on some channels, as your a working guy , you were showing all the practical points & features which are so important to us working men !!!Im probably one of the worst to hide from technology, not for the reason I fear it , mainly you feel utterly powerless to fix things yourself when things go wrong, but as technology has taken over ,, the back up from the dealerships has also kept pace to help out ,Also, how often , really, is machinery breaking down ??? Not that much !!! My group of kubota excavators are all electronic & never break down !!!! I found the video very interesting, rather have a down to earth guy like yourself presenting a review, than a shiney arse suited salesman droning on to get a sale 😩😩😩. Turns out I really liked the vehicle by the end of the show, perhaps my discovery 4 maybe being cleaned up to go now ?????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Thanks for the video , 👍 👍👍👍
Great video. I used to hate the look of the new defender but over the past year it’s without a doubt one of the best looking vehicles out there. Definitely going to get one when my Disco 4 is worn out.
Sounds/looks like an awesome and capable vehicle. Unfortunately if you live in the states you only get the mall crawler luxury versions and dealer support only exist in large metro areas. Buying a diesel here, except in large pickups, is almost impossible. Thanks again, great content.
Must admit I didn’t like them too much when they first came out, for some of the reasons you mentioned but the more I see them and hear what there like it’s growing on me🤔 May have to pop to my local dealer to take a look👍
Very good video but🙄🤔😜 should of been called Defender 2 or something similar officially. Bloody good landrover no more sore bits after a jolly down the road 😁😂. Pitty it's going to be a pimp truck though 🤣 no doubt landrover will sell loads of them though. Reminds me of the time wide boy vitaras were the thing 🙄😳🤣😅😜. Great vid proper appraisal 👍 stay safe 🏴
Interesting. Would I want to hock my swb hard back land cruiser against one? Is the automatic gearbox and the extra 500kg towing capacity worth the significant additional cost? Also is there anything on the horizon for an ev variant, given the imminent demise of new diesel vehicles?
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If you're butt-hurt by watching this vid then it's probably aimed at you. If you really want to know what the new Defender is like, go try one. I'd happily have one for everyday use 😎
I'm guessing your being sponsored on this?
@@bumpkinrocks Nope, I don't do sponsorship. I'll review stuff if I think it's worth reviewing. I support those who help me achieve this but that's it.
It would be great to get a free Defender 😂
The sort of folk that think you need to be sponsored and told what to say are the same sort who would sell their own shit for a fiver.
Fair enough. A well looked after Series IIA skippy with a canvas soft top is a great machine for driving around rocky tracks all day BUT it is not an ideal everyday vehicle. The same goes for Series III and original Defender vehicles. Anyone who has driven a flat windscreen vehicle in the rain at night, will know about headlight dazzle from oncoming traffic; AND as someone who recently changed from driving a solid front axle tipper to one with independent front suspension, I can tell you that not having to deal with bump-steer is a blessing.
Does the roof leak? It's not a proper Land Rover if it doesn't leak.
@@ClarenceFudWeasel you can leave the sunroof open.
The best and honest review I’ve seen yet of the new defender! Commercial 90 looks a great piece of kit.
Best review I’ve seen yet! Old defender boys love to hate them but they will be driving them in the future!
Had mine for for 15months now it’s great, dashboard reminds me of my dads S1 every day (from 45 years ago) when I drop my keys in the pocket beside the instruments.
At last a review from someone that’s owned a few land rovers rather than just spewing out what they have read on facebook or heard down the pub. Can’t wait to see you get one off road mucker
The new Defender looks fantastic.
Very interested in seeing the reviews at 100,000 miles.
Yes that will be very telling 😉👍
@@LordMuck If you don't do a 100k & Change Your Vehicles every three years for tax purposes it probably won't effect most Farmers 🤔❓
Got to admit they do look the dogs danglers 👍
That's the best way to run any new vehicle.
33000 miles down and I would only replace it with another one!
I like it! Great that the "land rover arm" is not going to be a thing of the past with those very leanable window sills. Like the doggy optional extras too. Particularly the on-board penguin.
Seen one for the first time only last Thursday and have to say I was very impressed. First time ever I was tempted to follow it to get a closer look. Had to check myself "it's not a tractor Tom!"🤦♂️ thanks for doing this review I'd love one. Hopefully loads of people buy them so I'll get a 2nd hand one day. 🙂
It looks like a nice vehicle. You brought up a couple of good points about how things change as we move on in life. I think it's great to preserve the old so we know where we came from and what we used. Let's not kid ourselves, if we didn't like the new stuff, we would still be driving a horse and buggy and have an operator complete our phone calls. A proper vehicle is one that does what it's designed to do efficiently and lasts. It doesn't matter what series it is or whatever. Nice review. I can't afford one, but that doesn't take away from it.
Love this video couldn't of said it better myself, anyone that hates on the new defender can live in the past miserably but the the technology on the new ones are just unbelievable. Seriously lovely things, I love the old ones to bits and always will but it's time to move on. This new 90 in particular is something to behold. Very worthy of the name defender👍
Excellent video which addresses some of the "Possible" whining potential owners.
I am delighted to hear your refreshing thoughts, which in my view, addresses many of the moaning comments. You have to compare apples with apples and not oranges!
Many thanks for presenting the video with relevant commentary.
Best review I’ve seen on the new defender by far ! I like how you are not afraid to say what the rest of us think. That’s why I’ve followed your channel from the start. Land Rover should give you a defender to try out for a year so the rest of us get a straight talking review.
If I was to review one I'd rather just buy it, that way I can say it how I see it. Mind you, they could offer a discount 😂 I'm just waiting to see if the 130 rumours are true...
@@LordMuck apparently there's a pickup truck that'll be based on the 130 platform so hope that's true.
Great stuff Kurt and Puppo, two very nice vehicles, They have made a very big step up on them, and totally agree with You on the Auto boxes, it is the way forward, We will all have to come out of the caves at some stage:):):)
You've totally converted me. Its actually the first review on the new defender I've watched. If there's one thing that Land Rover excel at its carrying on the DNA in new vehicles. So many car companies try to go retro and fail, whereas they carry over small details that are unmistakable. I bought my first this year, an L322 Range Rover as my farm hack, and no matter what angle you look from, you see the original classic. I know they sometimes need a bit more love, but life is too short to drive something boring and dependable. Great video 👍, and thanks again for your advice on detroits, in the process of getting her ready to fire up 🙂
I’ve been looking forward to seeing your review of the new defender and I was hoping it would make me want to look at it with my own eyes. I was a real hater of the old defender it’s seating position was the killer for me. Yours is the only review I’ve seen that addresses that issue and made me think it’s time to properly take a look myself. The defender has been on the edge of my radar for a while now. Your review has certainly made me want to test drive it myself when I change my vehicle next year. Cheers mucker for a in-depth review I enjoy your channel 😊👍
Finally, someone who isn't bloody living in the past. As you say, heritage is important but the present is what it is. You are right. Farmers left Land Rover donkey's years ago. I remember the first Subaru Leone pickup being one of the first popular alternatives and that was a car derived pickup with 13 inch wheels or whatever they were. They certainly weren't Land Rover sized wheels with off-road tyres! Most of the people that are lamenting the loss of the old Defender are all the people who didn't bother to buy one and THAT is what really almost killed it off altogether. The other big reason is that it didn't meet modern safety criteria. The third reason is that it was too bloody old fashioned.
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼😎😎😎 In a nut shell 😉
never be able to afford one, thanks for showing it to us
Most important thing, a nice comfy place for that lovely old dog
Great review and brief history of the landies, I had a series 3 myself.
There are lot more of them appearing on the road here in Ireland. Keeping on trucking Mucker 🚜👍
"But muh electronics ruin the whole thing" a little fuse or switch going faulty on the gearbox which can be fixed in 2 minuets is quite a bit better instead of taking the whole bloody thing apart and messing around with the gearbox i think.
If people understood the electronics better they wouldn't be so afraid of it. Once you learn the basics it's not so bad, it's just different with a totally different skill set.
Modern stuff mechanically is pretty damn reliable, more so than years past.
I can say that the new Defender is an awesome vehicle after today taking one around the Land Rover Experience track at Eastnor Castle.
I have a 2a and a defender 90 and you are right technology has moved on and I’m glad landrover have invested in the future. Hopefully one day I can upgrade but still keep my old ones going like you said respect the heritage great review mucka
first decent review of a commercial defender i've seen .. when my works van is due for replacement this is now a serious contender , love the alpine windows .. lets light in but keeps prying eyes out
I've got a Defender P400e, very quick, very comfortable, and, feels very special.I think I love it.
Well done. One of the first really honest reviews I think I’ve seen. I’ve got a TD5 that I love but am seriously looking at the 90 to replace another vehicle. You have to move on.
I like it. Can't afford it but I like it.
Thanks.
Be well and stay safe.
That landrover is a cracking bit of kit I've owned 2 rangerovers in my time but never a landy, my old man had a couple of 90s long and short, I love the brand and always will but I'm a nostalgic fella and love anything British! NICE 🦢
MUKKAH!!!
I had to chuckle when you drove through that ford....last time I went through that very watercourse, I was driving my 90 2.5 with my best mate (he'd encouraged me to drive through that route, just for the water) and as I drove through it at a nice pace I was somewhat reminded that I hadn't bolted my floor plate down after fixing something and consequently got a tad wet! My mate didn't stop laughing for a very long time.......!
Glandford was always a favourite of mine. I'll have to go back some time 😉👌🏼
A superb comparison. Love your positive comments. Keep on posting. Best wishes for 2021..
Excellent video mate, like the way you are using a sensible and realistic approach into looking at the features of the old and new versions of the Defender .
Excellent sensible review of the practicalities. I come from a long line of RR and Disco and have watched just about every video and review of these since launch. Most are comparing extreme use and there have been some issues ... to be expected. I see it as a practical offroader with Jaguar comfort. No way would you use previous incarnations in a rural setting and then drive to Italy.
Super video well done very plain speaking and a honest take on what certainly looks like a good modern replacement that's been needed especially the safety factor
Spat my drink out laughing at the rain water on your knee bit 🤣 every landy I've had has done that our current 110 after heavy rain gives you a power shower when you brake heavy 😄
I have the 110 D300 and it’s the Mutts nuts , takes on everything on my Devon farm and still gets down the motorway in quiet comfort. As you know they also go like shit off a shovel 🤣
My pet hate is dicks saying it’s not as good as old defender, bet you can’t fix it yourself, farmers won’t like it etc etc. Guarantee they haven’t seen a new tractor up close let alone operate one unless Clarkson was driving it.
Really good to keep hearing from people that actually OWN them 😉👍 as opposed to regurgitating made up Shyte from social media or the results of someone's fear of not driving a vehicle that hasn't been updated for 40 years.
The best review so far that I've seen on the new defender, your right people will have to move onto all these new machines taking over. For cattle farmers they are a bit too elaborate, but we're all just going to have to get uses to it. Great video, really enjoying the channel 😊
It's good knowing that most folk understood the review from the angle it was intended. Some keep whining for a simple vehicle but would never buy it if it were offered so their opinion carries no weight with manufacturers. There are so many other viable options to suit a job these days.
I love watching your channel 😉👍
Thanks for showing new Defender 90, I have always had automatic transmission as driving Ford Ranger manual all day, I get crook leg unlike my Nissan D40 auto, hate changing gears. When I look to upgrade I look for features that make my job been efficient, n you wouldn’t believe how much I save in fuel, time n MONEY having right vehicle. Great review Mucka👍
I enjoyed your honest review of the new defender. You make some great points, especially about the vehicle being right for the needs of the individual and the way the defender has evolved. If there hadn't been progress we would still be using the horse and cart.
Excellent review , looks like a good vehicle. Electronics are usually very reliable these days and they certainly can make life a bit easier.
I still like old classic motors but if you got a long journey to go on a good modern vehicle does it so easy and comfortable. Auto boxes now are brilliant , I've owned a couple of Jeeps and they are just so versatile as are the Landrovers.
Love this video and your review. Nice to hear a sensible view. I definitely hope to get one one day. Probably second hand but love this and I have a series 2a 👍
Great vidj nice landie im a Cummins’s man myself proper truck engine ✊✊✊✊✊✊✊👍🏴☠️😎🇬🇧
I’m on my second discovery and I had range rovers in the past. I’m thinking of up dating soon and I have to say I really like the look of the new defender. I wasn’t a fan of the old one because I always felt cramped in the drivers seat. The new one is definitely worth a test drive. Great video and I didn’t notice how long it was. 🥴😁👍
Firstly a confession, I too was a re moaner, I moaned and said it's not a 'proper land rover' however I went to the local dealer a few months back and I was mightily impressed. It had a utilitarian feel but at the same time a level of comfort far superior to the old land rover. Will there be a crew cab pick up version in the future? My main issue is justifying the price compared to a Japanese pick up and at the moment for me the numbers don't stack up. I will be in the market next year for a new truck so definitely a vehicle I'll test drive.
Yes, as I said it depends on what your budget and requirements are. There are rumours of a 130 and a crew cab pick up.
@@LordMuck crew cab would be ideal, we used to have 130's at work with cherry pickers on the back. They changed to Isuzu DMAX when land rover stopped making them be interesting to see if they ever get to the stage where you could do that again
Great video as always and it looks like a cracking bit of kit, especially if you're doing the sort of mileage that you do.
by far this is the best defender 90 review, I have heard on youtube ! Thank you ! one question how is the fuel economy on these ?
Obviously depends on what you're doing but they're not thirsty.
The only problem with any modern vehicle is who can fix it when its computer sensors and technical bits break down ? And who can afford to buy them in first place.
I think the new Commercial looks so much better that any of the other versions that have black bonnets, black wheels, tinted windows etc. I don’t want something that looks like it will be performing a “Drive-By”! I had two old 90’s. One was a V8 Efi (converted) with a roll cane etc. The next was the old Turbo D. Not TDi. This one got rolled end over end. I have a love hate relationship with the 90’s. I think they are great but hate everthing about them. 😉
Spoken like a true Land Rover owner 😎😉
What a great review - practical and realistic!
I have a TD5 90 I fully apreachiate the task LR had in bringing this vehicle to the market and the heritage wonderful review I am Converted.
Superb vid mate. Been waiting a while for this. Brilliant un biased as usual. Looks like an amazing machine. Of course the star of the vid was your dog! 👏👏👏
Good to hear you're impressed with it LM! I do think those commercial variants in the solid colours do look the business, and a great replacement for the D4 in my eyes - D5 gone too far 'upmarket' for use as a workhorse. The only thing I lament about the loss of the old one, was the 'do anything' platform you could mount pretty much anything onto like MEWPs, sprayers, fire appliances etc... but like you say, the world's moved on and most organisations use dedicated vehicles for a lot of those jobs now.
The only thing that lets them down is the price really!
My 110 was ex demo 3000 miles so a lump off for that from new plus I could reclaim the vat on it which made it very much viable for me , I know the prices have shot up in the six months since I bought mine though
Don't think I would turn my nose up at one. I like the look of the commercial it looks tuff enough to do the job. 👍
Great review, and like it or not the older "Defender" would no longer comply to new car requirements. IMHO the electronics in vehicles are generally super reliable, I think my crappy old GM vehicle has about 5 of them. They have never failed and some of them won't stop you from getting home anyway. The subject of the electronics has poisoned people's minds, the usual "stuck in the desert thousands of miles from civilisation" scenario does not apply to me. You'd be pretty stuck with a series 3 with a broken halfshaft too. This generation of Defender looks like some serious effort has gone into the design, wish I was not so poverty stricken...
who remembers sitting on the metal sides in the back of an old landy .. being chucked around while going to the fields
And thinking somethings exploded when a stone gets flicked off the tyre
@@LordMuck haha indeed .. George was on about you doing a vid together . hopefully soon hey
Great video. the new defender looks amazing. Personally I would have preferred a new name for the new vehicle but its still an great vehicle.
Bout time someone said it! Coming from someone who owns the original or previous models and obviously knows what they are talking about. Great review! I’m gonna hit that subscribe button now:)
Finally someone talkin sence Totally agree with everything you said. I love the old defender but I'd totally buy a new one if I could afford it
Great video as always. Thanks for showing them to us 👍
Good video and good to see landrover finally got the finger out and by the looks of it fixed a lot of the issues the previous series had
I've got to say I like the new Defender. Yes I was a bit unsure when I first saw it but land rover have to move with the times and it looks a practical vehicle. Great film as usual enjoyed it.
As ever Buh you nailed it ,I am a Land rover fan had a few in my time but still got a old defender and I love it.
Does turn a few heads now and again here in austria
Learnt to drive in series 3 Landy.........love the old and the new one
But but but it’s not a series or defender unless you get a wet right foot when it rains . Great review
Great video 👍👍 A proper review in your own unique style 😂😂
Good on ya mucker for saying what tons of us have been thinking. I'm tired of listening to the opinions of those who haven't even driven one !
Did you actually get underneath the Defender? At least a couple of fancy electronic modules, ECU’s even, in areas likely to be sprayed with salty muck and occasionally submerged as well. One can only hope that the vulnerable looking wires emerging from the loom are well sealed where the enter the back of the multiplugs. These things have certainly improved over the decades but are still a potential corrosion point.
They are well sealed and within their own waterproof/contaminate free unit. I saw a couple near the centre so asked the question.
Thanks for posting LM. Being from Detroit and retiring from the "Blue Oval", it's interesting to see what vehicles are like in other parts of the world are like. I've been fortunate enough to own Ford pickups for the last 40 years. They made so many of them that parts are still very affordable and readily available even in today's world of supply chain problems. LR's look like pretty good workhorses.
I daily a series one, anything newer than 1958 is for tufty whumps. My butt-hurts from proper leaf springs not man love from defender driving Julians. Do well!!
You stick to that story sweet-cheeks 🤣
Mucker you know it was only the once and you told me I was stroking your collie 🐶🐶
I wondered why you kept trying to attach a lead on it
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I would love to have one good video as always 🙂
was great to hear a review that wasnt scripted i miss my old s3 109 wish i never sold it
Banging vidya!! So professional 👌
I like the comments about accommodating the dog. When we brought our current car the sales manager said it was the first time he had anyone check the dog crate fitted. I think he will remember it for some time.
Essential requirement of any vehicle 👌🏼😎
Great video, I have to say seeing all the photos as they were being designed I didnt like the look of them, but now I've seen a few up close they are growing on me lol. I still wont swap it for my 1985 90 lol - I want to see what the Grenadier will be like.
Cracking Landy. Vehicle has moved on. People also need to move on with the times
When land rover first released the new defender I was very much of the not a real land rover opinion. then I went and looked around at one, dam land rover do still make a nice car. Cant wait for our 90 hardtop to arrive from the factory later this year, will sit perfectly next to our td5 90!
Now I realise that actually the new defender is pretty much exactly the same body style just made aerodynamic and a bit modern
I'm sure you'll love it.
There's two types that don't like them - those that haven't driven one and those that can't afford one 😉
Every vehicle has vast amounts of electronics these days, and have done for at least the last 25-30 years. The td5's ecu was under the drivers seat and if wading through deep water didn't f#€k it, the oil leaking though the injector wiring harness did. Could do 100,000 miles and probably not need much in repairs in the new one, now imagine that in a series 3
That's the absolute truth 👌🏼
Mucker, take us along to the Eastnor Castle finals early 2022 for the Defender Trophy 🏆 contest. We saps here in the 🇺🇸 don't get diesel models. Just $50,ooo.oo to $106.ooo.oo up to 500+HP models😮🤣👎. Good review, dog seems to dig it🦴.✌️👍🍺
I'm 37 and never bought anything based on an advert , but ,, I really want one of these !!!!!!!! 10/10 mucker 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
I have a normal 110 and spec’d it for work use, deep rubber Matt’s, material seats with covers, no fancy leather or climate in back. Best thing I’ve ever bought! All my tools and crap fit in the back easily, so comfortable to drive it’s sorted out my troublesome back, nothing drives as nice as a LR. It’s a van in the week, and a nice comfortable refined car the wk ends, saved a fortune not having a separate transit for work. And I haven’t had a single problem with it. Nothing else out there like it
Seriously interesting video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would have a look at the commercial too. They've definitely thought it out for practical use.
However, way out of my price range. 5 years ago I bought a 2008 ranger wildtrak 3ltr turbo diesel, one owner and it was absolutely mint, never even carried anything in the tub. It's been a very good truck and is a good towing vehicle too. She's a little bit harsh on the cart springs but once loaded it's comfortable. It's always maintained and is still rust free.
Gday Lord Muck!
Funny how only 6 hrs before you released this video I was watching your video from 4 years ago about your D4 commercial,great reviews as always thanks 🙏🏼
I’ve test drove a new 110 loved it!
Out of my price range atm so I recently bought a D4 5.0 litre V8 2011 which is absolutely fantastic 😎😎
I also own a 1999 Td5 110 Defender and a1976 2/25 Swb series 3 Petrol so I have a good LandRover selection to satisfy my needs,I can also remember when the first 90 and 110 took over the Series 3 and when the D3 took over the D2 both of which I’ve owned great cars as well!
Well done mate keep up the good work 😎😎
Glad you enjoyed it.
@@LordMuck get the V8 110 Defender for a test drive I’ll await your video!!
You're right. It's a 2021 car but with hints of it's history. I'm old enough to remember the first Discovery coming out and people slated it just like you said. I think a commercial version of this Defender will be very useful on many farms.
That car is 187060 euro here in Norway as a 6 seater and the 90 version. I see them around here being used to drop the kids off to school with. Thats quite an investment.
Great review and a lot of wise words
I have owned quite a few landrover models over the years, ( i have an incurable desire to work on my own cars ) they are brilliant when they work. I was even guilty of saying im not buying anything with a computer in it. I love my Disco 3 its a tough comfy old bus. i know i will end up buying one eventually i just like having a good old moan about it for a few years first.
It will be really interesting to compare the new Defender with the Ineos Grenadier when it eventually comes on sale
Good vid bud, iv got the 110 after having countless pickups for work and it blows them all into the wind , we have a timber contracting business so need it to tow trailers when moving kit from site to site and do up too 10 miles of forest road day in day out plus be able to go on a jolly in it and it does exactly that no bother, effortless to drive , comfortable and practical, love mine to bits 👌
Really good assessment. Have a 90” but not against the ‘new’ Defender.
Brilliant as usual mate. Only watched 4 minutes getting a beer and some crisps. Let you know what I think later 👍 Superb
I was last night surprised by what your video post would be on , but saw it was on the new defender, I thought this will be very good as I know nothing about these new ones !!!Also , when you said it would be a longer video, even better, good !!! Didn’t disappoint me 👍.Then onto the film, I like the way you do your filming format, your a “what you see, is what you get guy “ no endless crap like on some channels, as your a working guy , you were showing all the practical points & features which are so important to us working men !!!Im probably one of the worst to hide from technology, not for the reason I fear it , mainly you feel utterly powerless to fix things yourself when things go wrong, but as technology has taken over ,, the back up from the dealerships has also kept pace to help out ,Also, how often , really, is machinery breaking down ??? Not that much !!! My group of kubota excavators are all electronic & never break down !!!! I found the video very interesting, rather have a down to earth guy like yourself presenting a review, than a shiney arse suited salesman droning on to get a sale 😩😩😩. Turns out I really liked the vehicle by the end of the show, perhaps my discovery 4 maybe being cleaned up to go now ?????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Thanks for the video , 👍 👍👍👍
Thank you, much appreciated 😉👍
Great video not quite like the old landrover but got to keep up with the future.
The fact it's not like the old one means it will sell to a larger customer base.
Great video. I used to hate the look of the new defender but over the past year it’s without a doubt one of the best looking vehicles out there. Definitely going to get one when my Disco 4 is worn out.
Triggers broom 😂😂😂😂 I atchully took the time to email landrover and tell them how great this video is !! 👌👌👌👌
You shouldn't keep comparing the old with the new, as I often do with my second wife and the first, doesn't go down well...
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Sounds/looks like an awesome and capable vehicle. Unfortunately if you live in the states you only get the mall crawler luxury versions and dealer support only exist in large metro areas. Buying a diesel here, except in large pickups, is almost impossible.
Thanks again, great content.
Yes I notice that when in the States yet over here now they are trying to deter us from diesel.
Must admit I didn’t like them too much when they first came out, for some of the reasons you mentioned but the more I see them and hear what there like it’s growing on me🤔
May have to pop to my local dealer to take a look👍
I think they put a lot of us off before it was even built with those bloody concept cars.
Well its a yes from the dog 👏👏👍
Nice one kurt, nice vid very well explained , progress ain't a bad thing, at least if your tall you can fit in one. 😉 👍
Very good video but🙄🤔😜 should of been called Defender 2 or something similar officially. Bloody good landrover no more sore bits after a jolly down the road 😁😂. Pitty it's going to be a pimp truck though 🤣 no doubt landrover will sell loads of them though. Reminds me of the time wide boy vitaras were the thing 🙄😳🤣😅😜. Great vid proper appraisal 👍 stay safe 🏴
I have no interest in buying one and never will have but still a cracking down to earth review .
Top job
Great report on the new car Kurt. Nicely done.
Interesting. Would I want to hock my swb hard back land cruiser against one? Is the automatic gearbox and the extra 500kg towing capacity worth the significant additional cost? Also is there anything on the horizon for an ev variant, given the imminent demise of new diesel vehicles?
If it ain't broke...
@@LordMuck totally agree, it's only just turned 3 so it's not going anywhere in the near future.