From the rather than favorable Defender from Land Rover from today's Wall Street Journal. Scotty seems have got to them, that RR is a rolling pile of junk.
It’s easier to list what’s lovable about the Defender—hose-able floors, sharkskin-like cabin trim, optional frontbench seating—than to explain why, exactly, anyone would buy one, especially in the first year. I’d be terrified. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) products have some of the worst reliability scores in the industry; and some Defenders already in-country have manifested serious problems.
Whatever doubts I may have had about the authenticity of our tester were dispelled when the Check Engine Light came on. Honestly, JLR should just ditch the green oval badge and go with the CEL. It’s more on-brand.
Yah, … Defender, a strong contender for a “Lemon of the Year!” award!
Anyway, … Defender: … take on it from, down under, Australia:
… enjoy!
F.S.
Buy an "old" defender! no electronics = no problems