Defender ABS/TC question

[Lightning]

l am looking at buying a 2005 Defender 90 XS

lt all looks great except that the ABS and T/C lights DON'T appear when you turn on the ignition.

What could this mean? On our last Defender the ABS modulator failed and l was quoted nearly £2,000 to repair it 

[paime]

I don't know if they're meant to? I think mine just shows the glow plug illumination and thats it although its a 2000 Td5 rather than 2005.

[landroversforever]

I thought ABS and TC were options rather than standard?

[Escape]

In 2005 ABS/ETC was an option. I think it only became standard with the Tdci. Pop the hood and see if there's a valve block or not to be sure.

I don't recall both lights coming on at the bulb check, but it's a long time ago. The amber ABS light should come on and stay on until you exceed 5mph.

Filip

[Lightning]

Thank you for the replies.

ABS and T/C were standard on the XS TD5 certainly after 2002, and optional on all other versions 

Edited January 2, 2021 by Lightning

[Jut]

i have a 2005 110 xs.

tc and abs light should come on with ignition, tc light will go out when you start the engine abs will go out after you reach 5mph.

mine was bodged when i brought it. only found out as the handbrake light didn't work, some tosser had taken the dash out and put tape over the lights. 

complete rebuilt modulator with lifetime  guarantee is £600.

[Mo Murphy]

Ah, deep joy !

Mo