Same issue with our old L200 and various Defenders we've owned. Less prominent when running skinnier tyres, but still an issue. Our Freelander also does it. But only if we don't slow for standing water.
And if it helps settle the dick swinging, 33 years driving I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
2nd Feb 2021 5:29 pm
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I too notice this as 'inconvenient', but think it might be more to do with the water being sent out sideways of the wheel, but ahead of it. Airflow then takes it up and onto the windscreen.
From my rallycross days, in order to keep as much muck off the windscreen, we would use mudflap or plastic around the entire wheel arch extending outside of the tyre by at least an inch if not more.
Land Rovers with the original skinny tyres did not suffer, but then tyre technology was not up to much then, todays tyres are designed to push the water out to the sides, the outer side more so.
And while we're at it, 46 years driving.
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2nd Feb 2021 5:43 pm
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All my Disco’s 1,2,3 and 4 were the same. The D4 has a slightly different bumper but still the same.
It might offer some explanation when I say that my 55 year old Series 2 is as bad, and has wipers as well, so it must have something to do with the basic off road capable design of the front.
Oh my new 2021 Defender also throws a tidal wave over the bonnet if you hit a puddle.
2nd Feb 2021 6:05 pm
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NoDo$h wrote:
Same issue with our old L200 and various Defenders we've owned. Less prominent when running skinnier tyres, but still an issue. Our Freelander also does it. But only if we don't slow for standing water.
And if it helps settle the dick swinging, 33 years driving
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2nd Feb 2021 6:30 pm
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NoDo$h wrote:
And if it helps settle the dick swinging, 33 years driving
Passed my test 40 years ago, Nov 13th 1980. Not helping me feeling old!
2nd Feb 2021 6:35 pm
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pull the stalk back and it will clear instantly....or,,,when you see the water apply wipers as you hit it...
the front tow eye plastic cover is easily dislodged in circumstances like you describe.. i drilled a hole in mine and attached a cord so if it does come loose it stays with the vehicle....big tyres dont help with the water
2nd Feb 2021 6:49 pm
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I feel like the youngster here with "only" 35 years experience although a lot of that is in fun countries where roads are optional I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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2nd Feb 2021 6:51 pm
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Pah, still in L plates with that experience!
2nd Feb 2021 7:26 pm
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My kids kids love it when we hit a good puddle. Amazing that being blinded by water for a second can make you loose your bearings, but you can turn round to tell them to shut up for more than that.
Just a trait if the car, I’m always ready on the wipers.
2nd Feb 2021 7:46 pm
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DSL wrote:
Interestingly tyre choice was a factor when I was driving these beasties. It would do it on standard Pirelli Scorps but not MTRs, and I don’t remember it happening on Pirelli ATRs.
I'm running ATR's now, and they are just as good at throwing water up as any!Richard
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2nd Feb 2021 8:32 pm
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A bonnet spoiler may help
2nd Feb 2021 8:37 pm
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Apply a rain disperser to the screen e.g. Rain-X. Any water very quickly beads up even in this situation and at least you can see something through the screen before turning on the wipers / waiting for the rest to clear with airflow. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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2nd Feb 2021 11:30 pm
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Re: BLINDED BY WATER ON WINDSCREEN
Flybywire wrote:
Is there a fix or am I stuck with this issue.
You appear to have been stuck with this 'issue' for 7 years ....must have taken some bottle to come out now
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rrhool wrote:
DSL wrote:
Interestingly tyre choice was a factor when I was driving these beasties. It would do it on standard Pirelli Scorps but not MTRs, and I don’t remember it happening on Pirelli ATRs.
I'm running ATR's now, and they are just as good at throwing water up as any!
They certainly are, as are all the different tyres I’ve run on D3/4/FFRR.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
2nd Feb 2021 11:42 pm
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Flybywire wrote:
[img:191:400]............ I have had two D2s before and although they did it a bit they were nowhere near as bad. I haven't got mudguards fitted, don't know if they would help?
Thats because they aren’t as fast as a D4 and don’t corner as well on country roads so you have to drive slower, I rest my case M’lord. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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wipers as well, so it must have something to do with the basic off road capable design of the front.
although a lot of that is in fun countries where roads are optional 
