stuck Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Right chaps, No matter which flavour of LR you have what is the worst piece of design on it? I'll start with the wiring loom on a '99 Defender where it passes under the steering column under the dash, absolutely impossible to trace individual wires The fact that your chassis isn't galvanised is not allowed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Anywhere aluminium meets steel and makes bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW70 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 The access to the rear body lights on a disco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) the paint used for the chassis is useless!! seen a couple of 2003/4 defenders with rusty and large holes on the cross member and in the td5, the clock is fitted in the dash so only the driver can see it...... Edited August 2, 2011 by landy-novice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Handbrake & Plastic Radiator caps Also, the rear door stay, bonnet stay, lack of drink holders, heater vents, heater, lack of airbags.... Can't complain though - it's the lousy features that keep people like me in business! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Oil seal ... go on you choose which one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_110 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 TD5 coolant hose clamps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Geez.. wouldn't know where to start.... the list is endless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The 'kin door catches on my defender that keep catching my trousers when i exit the thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 ......is there enough bandwidth? Doors on Defenders Seating ergonomics in Defenders Freelander clutch release mechanism/ trans Electronics across the range TdV6 EGR's / fuel pump drive cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Heater resistor on the RRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Rear crossmembers - C hrissyboy and I got divorced because of them Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The mud traps. Gotta be the mud traps. Most other things you can live with, as it's an offroader foremost. But the mud traps all over the place, inexcusable. Oh, and deleting the top oil fill on the gearbox. Madness. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The 'kin door catches on my defender that keep catching my trousers when i exit the thing That's just it showing you its love, it doesn't want you to leave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The access to the rear body lights on a disco 1 I second this one... specifically the tail/stop light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Although another one caught my attention recently... I reversed into my garage door as it was closing (by itself, I didn't ask it to!). It didn't do much damage to the car (a Disco 1), except the rear screen wash jet. Problem is that the water/washer pipe that feeds the jet appears to run through a section of body that is sealed. Was a bu**er to get hold of and pull back through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Rear crossmember of defenders.... Far to comfy looking from a blackbirds nesting point of view. I guess it serves me right for not moving the truck for nearly 3 months . Gearbox filler points... no idea how I'm going to get to them! probably a floor out job! Defender door seals. Old style defender hinges that wear out. seatbelt catching on the door every time it closes! I'm sure I'll be back with more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 That's enought to prove my point thanks. WHY THE HELL DO WE LOVE EM?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Series steering relays in the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosecon Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) I do not know about RHD defenders but for sure in LHD the designer of the driver seat, steering wheel and door forgot that people might also have a right Left arm !!! Edited August 3, 2011 by cosecon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 C hrissyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I do not know about RHD defenders but for sure in LHD the designer of the driver seat, steering wheel and door forgot that people might also have a right arm !!! Hadn't thought of that one... certainly my 90 doesn't leave much right-elbow room! Even with a smaller wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Defender door hinge captive nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYCOPPER Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 May i mention Td5 fuel pumps, AND td5 oil filter, right next to hot exhaust, i got scars from me oil changes !!!!! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 nuts on the bottom of the 90/110 front shocks, which weld themselves on. s#!tpart fuel tanks, hate the 90 slightly more than the 110 (which needs doing again). The nuts and bolts on the tank bracket were put there by magic and the 90 tank doesn't fit between the chassis rail and bodwork without "modification". Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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