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There’s no house party, but Narveer Rai is celebrating owning Noel Edmonds’ old P38 – all £450k of it!

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14 Kevin Mountford – Land Rover 6x6 16 Yorkshire Vehicle Hire 18 Narveer Rai – Noel Edmonds’ P38 20 Guns and Rovers – Deer Stalking 24 Workshop – Marrion 4x4 Disco 2 Steering Box 28 Buyer’s Guide – Discovery Sport

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Birchall dominates at Welsh Hill Rally Words: Gary Simpson

ustin Birchall and Jonathan Koona led from start to ﬁnish to win the 2019 Welsh Hill Rally at Walters rena The result saw victory go to a traditional off road race car – though in a sign of the times, irchall and oon a were pursued to the ﬁnishing line by no less than three T based vehicles The event, organised by That’s otorsport imited, was sponsored by

oxcloud, taffordshire igns, ritpart, Par omes, owler, ynne illiams Properties, irchall Foodservice, Nicky rist com, amber, D ffroad, ommercial olours and lldrive Classic 4x4. The action started on the Friday evening with two short stages irchall got off to a ying start in his ofthouse Freelander, heading the leader board by 2 seconds from last year’s winner Paul Rowlands in his Polaris

nt ackson’s udi engined arrior was running in third at this stage couple of crews had problems early on, however, with on prackling losing drive in his owler ulldog and hloe ones damaging the steering on her T88 – an issue which was still being ﬁxed late into Friday evening long day of action on the atur day saw ten stages being completed irchall continued to set the pace and was fastest on every one of them, with Rowlands maintaining second place ark ac ues in his ofthouse 3 was third at the end of the day, with ackson having dropped down the leader board after a stage maximum following a broken propshaft ackson was to encounter more problems on the unday, when his steering broke e and navigator Peter iddop did battle on to ﬁnish the event, albeit only in 3th place aturday’s stages were causing problems for other competitors, too lan Thomas stopped on tage 5 with suspected differential issues on his

alker dams Revolution, ameron row rolled his Tomcat and hloe ones’ troubles continued with a misfire followed by a broken fuel pump he managed to continue, though, after fellow competitor Dale ilbertson lent her a spare p ahead, meanwhile, there was no let up in irchall’s pace ust as he had done on the aturday, he posted the fastest time on every one of unday’s stages, stretching his lead into a win ning margin of almost eight minutes t’s been a fantastic event,’ said irchall ’The stages were great t’s all gone really well – think ady uck was on our side as we’ve not really had any problems, other than a smoking relay which we sorted ’ve been trying to win a hillrally for ten years so it’s nice to finally achieve it! The car has been spot on, although it’s taken a hammering t’ll definitely need a good check over before round two of the ! Paul Rowlands finished in second place – and with ark ac ues retiring

on unday, it was Rowlands’ son ason who took third in his an m 3 an regg and dam Evans made it three T s in the top four finishers aboard their Polaris n fifth place was the T 4x4 ndy hallenger of Rob ool and ictoria aughan t’s been hard graft but we made it to the finish,’ said ool t’s a tough event and we had a few prob lems, including a broken driveshaft and boot The wheel bearing was on its way out on the final stages, so we were glad to get to the end ’ an inford also won his class in his Freelander – although he found the terrain a little rougher than his last event, which was on the closed public roads of Essex! ohn Pickering finished 22nd in his production spec and Rover Discovery, despite an oil leak resulting in a couple of stage maximums Pickering was awarded the pirit of the Rally trophy after helping a fellow competitor get back on the road after putting their car on its side.

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Groups unite to repair lane Images: Supplied by GLASS ights of way users from the Green Lane Association and Trail Riders Fellowship have teamed up to fund repairs on a popular unsurfaced road in Monmouthshire. Chapel Hill Road, a classic green lane near Tintern in the Wye Valley, had become blocked by a landslip caused by water runoff, leading to the local authority imposing a temporary Traffic Regulation Order and seeking to pass the cost of repairs on to an adjacent landowner – until motor vehicle users, led by Kelvin Varney and local GLASS Rep John Askew, stepped in. An engineer from Monmouthshire County Council inspected the road on 31 December 2018 and reported that it needed to be closed to traffic ub se uently, a six week temporary TR came into force on 30 January. It was around this time that Kelvin became aware of the problem. A long standing member of the TRF, he had also joined GLASS towards the end of last year, and his efforts were to prove instrumental in getting the lane open again as quickly as possible. first became aware of the issue on anuary,’ says elvin From Facebook posts, it appeared the local GLASS Rep John Askew was already aware of the issue. It was also evident that John had good links with Monmouthshire County Council and had made contact with the engineer in charge and together had visited the site to establish what needed doing. eparately, Rod ones, a member of West Gloucestershire and Forest of Dean Motorcycle Club, and also a TRF member, had been chivvying the council to make progress. Rod, being this year’s lerk of the ourse for the yegate long distance trial, knew that the lane is a key feature of this classic event. At least one and sometimes three of the sections are marked out on the lane. This year, the trial was scheduled for the end of April. If I wanted to ride Limekiln in the Wyegate this year, I needed to do something to help get it open again!’ The plot thickened on 3 Febru ary when the local newspaper, the Monmouthshire Beacon, ran an article reporting that the owner of the land on the side where the landslip had occurred had been told by onmouth shire County Council that he would be held responsible for the cost of the repairs. Following this, the inevitable anti vehicle bile started coming out,

with a subsequent edition of the paper carrying letters from people complain ing about motorised use. Thanks to ohn’s efforts, the newspaper went on to publish a balanced response putting forward the vehicle user’s point of view. Rights of way are often at their most vulnerable when they fall out of repair, and the letters in the local paper were the background to a edgling move ment aiming to challenge the road’s status as a vehicular right of way. The longer it remained unusable, therefore, the greater the danger. Thus GLASS took up the cudgel, arranging for groundworks contractor AP Price to visit the site and quote for the repair work. The Association then contacted the TRF to discuss sharing the cost. Reading the conservation section of the TRF website led me to think that we could do this by raising funds via ust iving and the TRF’s matched funding scheme,’ says elvin set about compiling the Just Giving page and promoted it on the TRF Trail and local TRF group’s Facebook pages, as well as through est loucester shire and Forest of Dean Motorcycle Club, and was staggered to have the required £750 in just over 24 hours! submitted the application for matched funding to Dave Carling, TRF Conservation Director, and he replied that this was just the sort of initiative that the scheme was set up for. GLASS/Treadlightly footed half the contractor’s cost and the TRF members and West Gloucestershire and Forest of Dean MCC members the other half ’ In addition, Monmouthshire County Council agreed to provide the stone needed to grade the lane, which as well as being blocked was muddy in places. The contractor was offered volunteer help, although declined this as frequent machinery movements within the conﬁnes of a narrow working environment would create inevitable safety concerns. With all this in place, the work was scheduled to get underway at the start of March. The landowners on both sides of the lane trimmed their hedges unprompted a few days before, which helped with access – presumably at least one of them was absolute ly overjoyed at the way things had panned out, given that they had just been spared a bill for several thousand pounds – and the stone was dropped at the top end of the lane in perfect time for the work to begin.

nfortunately it wasn’t so much dropped as dumped, completely blocking the entrance to the lane, so the contractors’ first ob was to clear a path through the middle of it. Safe to say they had the right kit for this… They also had the right kit (a digger and dumper) to level the surface of the right of way, distribute the soil from the landslip and back fill the softer, more uneven parts with stone They also re moved the remains of the tree stumps that had slipped into the lane. The landowner, meanwhile, re cruited labour to trim the trees on the northern side of the lane in preparation for re fencing at a later date The bank along this side does remain sus ceptible to water erosion around the sunken section of the route; with the trees having been cut back at this time of year, it’s to be hoped that this will promote root growth and help to bind the bank soil. The work by the contractor took three days to complete and, on 9 March, just nine weeks after the original landslip, the council inspected the lane and removed both the TRO and the road closed signs. Late April saw the Wyegate Long Distance Trial visit for two sections – with Kelvin Varney among those competing. A fitting reward for the effort he put into getting Chapel Hill Road open again in such quick time – and for all those who, whether by making donations or simply through their GLASS and TRF membership fees, help keep ritain’s rights of way open for all to enjoy.

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When you want to enjoy camping with less of the hassle and more of the comfort, don’t just buy a caravan. Put another axle on your Land Rover and a caravan on its back instead

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Words and Pictures: Mike Trott and Rovers are born with adventure at the very heart of their personality. But while they may be prepared for the most extreme conditions, as humans we can be a little fickle when it comes to the great outdoors. s currently look outside the win dow, can see a bright blue sky and the odd cloud oating around, indicating that it would be an excellent time to be camping in the likes of the ake District, Cornwall or the depths of Wales. Just imagine sitting outside your perfectly erected tent, the sun pouring down with enough warmth to make a t shirt the only re uirement, but not so hot you could end up looking like a breathing bucket of overcooked F t’s a vision that’s all very well and idyllic, but the reality is that more often than not you’ll actually look like a mad man who’s started a fight with a tent and is struggling to finish it – let alone win The rain will be bouncing off you like miniature bombs and your family will be trying not to look you directly in the eyes whilst they spectate with interest from the rear seats of the and Rover A caravan could be a better option, but then you’re either forced to pay site fees or tow the thing around with you, which adds hours to any journey and frustrates everyone else on the roads. It sounds hopeless. However, there is a solution.

Above: Gaining wheels and axles – the 6x6 during its surgery f you take a leaf out of evin ount ford’s book, you may ﬁnd the perfect answer t the age of 0, evin is not as youthful as he once was, but his sense of adventure is still there, just as it is with his friend, April, who also happens to be 70 years young. Both of them still enjoy exploring, but camping isn’t really going to cut it for this retired duo o a few years back, evin turned to his 0 for inspiration t was originally a hardtop version and a relatively average machine. The 0 was an automatic when bought it, but had the old three speed box,’ explains evin D ﬁtted the 300Tdi and it now has the F four speed auto instead ’

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To advertise in The Landy, call our team on 01283 553244 w w w. t h e l a n d y. c o . u k We’re on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelandyuk As useful as these changes may be, however, they’re not the main ones hat really transformed this and Rover was the work carried out by an at Des igna hassis after evin commissioned him once again for what would be his fifth pro ect The Defender and camping setup wasn’t really suitable, so the idea was to convert the Defender into a camper, meaning we could rock up wherever we fancy and be sipping on a cup of tea within five minutes,’ smiles evin Evidently, this is much more than ust lobbing a duvet set from Dunelm in the back of the andy There’s an extra axle for starters, along with genuine six wheel drive, plus a whole house perched on the back of the and Rover instead of just a hardtop. ou might think ’m exaggerating, too, but peer inside and you will find a full si e fridge, a wardrobe and cooker, a double bed that converts from the seating and dining area, along with all the storage you could ever need t’s even got a proper front door! ll of the ma or work was undertaken by Designer hassis wanted them to put the body on so it met all the re uired laws, as it had to have a D check when it was modified,’ says evin

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The interior only equalled an outlay of £225 in the end, but for that Kevin got a wardrobe, bed, fridge and cooker

Then me and my friend, Roy – who is a ualiﬁed oiner – we kitted it out by purchasing a caravan and taking out everything we needed from it ’ evin offset the cost by selling any of the caravan’s items he didn’t need, like the chassis for instance, and the end result was an interior that only cost £225. An auto electrician was hired to

make sure everything was wired up properly, while a Raptor Engineering dashboard takes care of organising all the necessary driving accessories inside the cabin. t’s about the third Raptor dash have had, as keep changing my mind what need on there!’ adds evin To cope with the extra weight,

heavy duty Extreme 4x4 suspension has been installed as well as air lockers at the front and rear. nd now evin and pril have the ﬁnished article Naturally, a x and Rover will always look impressive, but this is a reen val capable of astound ing on the inside, too. evin continues, e have friends

over in ales and we’d love to do a coastal run, starting where our friends are based and then circumnavigating the whole coastline of the ritish sles ’ What a trip that would be. With evin’s and Rover now primed for easy going adventures, it’s surely only a uestion of when to do the trip rather than if.

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When you hear the wedding bells ring, there’s only one vehicle you need to get you to the church on your big day

raditionally, on your wedding day you want a mode of transportation that carries elegance and sophistication, but also reliability o your ﬁrst thought

may not be to seek the services of a Land Rover. The last thing you want on your big day is a blushing bride arriving on the back of an AA truck. But Yorkshire Vehicle Hire specialises in wedding day transportation and their entire eet is made up of Green Oval machines. The key word is indeed eet’, as it means at least when one of the Land Rovers goes AWOL, they always have a back-up plan ready. nd in reality there’s no cause for concern, because the brains behind Yorkshire Vehicle Hire are those of Tom and Sophie Waters, a couple who are well acquainted with the idiosyncrasies of Land Rovers and actually set up the business following their difficulties in finding the right vehicle for their own magical day. For our own wedding we want ed something a little different to the usual wedding car’ and as we looked around we realised it was very difficult to find a company which offered and Rovers for weddings,’ explains Tom e’ve had and Rovers in the family for as long as I can remember, ’ve grown up with and Rovers, they were the car of choice for my father and grandfather. Sharing their passion for Land Rovers and turning it into a business was a natural progression ’ Tom and Sophie run the business

together, with Tom covering the marketing and some of the driving, alongside his other role as a Transport Manager. Sophie then takes care of the admin side of the company whilst also looking after their little boy. ithin their special eet lies a Twist ed Defender 110, which not only gets plenty of coos from the congregation, but in typical Land Rover fashion can still turn workhorse and carry up to six passengers at once. The favourite is deﬁnitely our 50 80” Series I – it is the vehicle we used to drive across the North Yorkshire oors on our wedding day,’ relives Tom t’s better now than it was when

it was built and really is something special – a true ritish icon ’ Just like Tom and Sophie, more and more couples are looking for something different to the traditional wedding cars for their big day and what could be better suited to the Yorkshire countryside than a Land Rover. eing part of someone’s special day and seeing them happy inside one of our vehicles – it is great to see and the best part of what we do,’ states Tom And on the reliability front, do you think they’ve ever had any issues f course,’ laughs Tom, Everyone who owns a Land Rover will have a story about a reliability issue!

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Above: Is there a better way to start married life than by driving off into the sunset at the wheel of a Land Rover? n one occasion, we were doing a wedding on a hot summer’s day, we took the bride and father to the church in the Series I, but as we went to start it again to put into place for when they came out the church, it wouldn’t start! t was never a real problem, as we had a Range Rover Sport on hand which took the newly married couple to their reception – which they were thrilled with That’s the beauty of our eet we always have a back up plan ’ The Series I eventually made it to the party and everyone could then get their photos with the car after it had thrown its minor wobble. The truth is that many vintage cars can have their moments, but at least with a Land Rover, whatever the conditions and whatever the terrain, you know you’ll reach your destination. And the same applies to Yorkshire Vehicle Hire. Come rain or shine, Series Land Rover or Defender, they will make sure the show goes on and you will have your perfect wedding. I

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There have been plenty of limited edition Range Rovers over the years, but none are as Unique as the one we have here – and none have demanded such a price tag either…

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott wning something exclusive is part of what makes that object feel more special and in many ways better than comparable items. I remember once owning a limited edition Xbox controller. It was red and when I held it in my hands I felt that bit more invincible while playing FIFA. I had a deep conviction that it made me a better player, which lasted right up until the four-year-old on the other side of the world lobbed me from the halfway line. The controller was no more.

An Xbox controller is one thing, but when it comes to a limited edition Range Rover, we’re lucky enough to have been (ironically) spoilt for choice over the years. Think of the likes of the Holland & Holland models, the CSK, or the 1992 LSE Range Rovers and each has emerged with bespoke features or sometimes just minor details to set themselves apart from the regular mush. Each has been made in small numbers – that’s the point – but then surely the smaller the production quota, the better the machine?

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f that’s the case, then theoretically what we’re looking at here is the best Range Rover ever made. And this unique Range Rover was once owned by a household name of the Nineties – Mr Noel Edmonds. The Range Rover is now owned by Narveer Rai, a P38 fan who grew up dreaming of a Mk2 Range Rover. He now owns the most exclusive one around and can shed more detail on this unusual and exceedingly rare machine. Autobiography versions were available of the P38 from 1996 onwards,

designed and engineered to be the most luxurious derivatives on sale. However, one particular Autobiography car was pulled to one side by Land Rover and used in a joint project with Unique Technic as a prototype vehicle for new Autobiography features. The car was a test pilot and designed to be the cream of the crop with regards to technology and automotive luxury,’ says Nav The idea was that you could be anywhere in the world and you could communicate with anyone ’ ere’s some background information you may find interesting ni ue Technic was a division of the Unique Group, formed by Noel Edmonds himself in 1985, and specialised in broadcasting systems. The division worked with Land Rover’s pecial ehicles branch to cre ate a new breed of Autobiography P38, but with a price tag of £450,000, the project was deemed too expensive to be a realistic and marketable product. The car was owned by and Rover for the first 4 months of its life and then Noel Edmonds owned it after that,’ re veals Nav hether he bought it or was given it by Land Rover is unclear. He was in his peak at that time, though ’ hat started as an ordinary 4 litre 8 Range Rover uickly developed into a mobile office riginally the car was black, but was given the sky blue colourway and also police-spec fuel injectors and BECM (Body Electronic Control odule The ni ue’ P38 gained a laptop, printer, fax machine and became the first car to carry onboard nternet ep, it wasn’t always this way kids

t’s got an in car phone and voice recognition, a reversing camera and security system – so it will record any thieves attempting to steal the vehicle, telling them to step away,’ continues Nav nd to account for all the electrics, it has two extra batteries!’ Besides Nav appreciating the idea of Noel Edmonds receiving a text and video from the immobiliser system when someone is trying to steal his lavish Landy, Nav is also a straight up P38 fan. t was the P38 that started it for me that combination of ruggedness and luxury,’ explains Nav Everyone has their generation: some like two-door Range Rovers some would covet the CSK Range Rovers above all else. I like the P38, though, and it’s more authentic to the original than the diluted L322. y uncle had an utobiography in ’ 8, which was a ritish Racing reen colour, and then my dad had one when was aged three ’ Having always wanted a nice P38 to call his own, Nav struck lucky on eBay of all places when he stumbled across this P38 – and fortunately for his wallet, the auction closed at a fraction of the original £450K price tag. Some limited edition vehicles can be a bit lame. They can often just be a marketing ploy with no more than a different colour or wheel option dressed up as something much more. Though with Nav’s one off prototype Rangey, he not only has the exclusive P38 he’s been looking for, but also a vehicle with a fascinating backstory for good measure.

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Land Rover working for a living is nothing unusual, but sometimes you might be confused as to why they’ve been called upon for a particular role. t’s confusing when Donald Trump is elected President of the United States and confusing to learn that Kim Kardashian is studying to become a lawyer, and you may be even more surprised to learn that Justin Bieber not only has a knack for churning out hit singles, but also for solving the Rubik’s ube learly, people can end up in roles, or possess skills, you wouldn’t initially associate with them. And seeing as Land Rovers are some of the most colourful characters from the automotive world, it’s no revelation to discover that they often have more than one side to their personalities, too.

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Split Personality Old Series Land Rovers tend to bumble along the road with all the ﬁnesse of a hammer They clunk about and bounce passengers around until you either sustain an almighty head injury or you earn a backside that feels like it’s more bruised than the reject fruit everyone is avoiding at the supermarket. Sophisticated the Lightweight is not, but when it comes to deer stalking, you don’t need sophistication Down on one particular ampshire estate, it’s the old school eries and

Rovers that make up the majority of one deerstalker’s eet nd the other is a Defender lenn oores has been managing part of the grounds for around ten years, but a new venture with the owners has recently got underway, helping to bring in revenue for the estate, but also stop the local deer population from getting too big for its hooves. nd the and Rovers, well they’re used partly through necessity but also because lenn feels like there is no better machine for the job. They are the best 4x4 on the market by far,’ speaks lenn The older and Rovers are perfect; that quieter petrol engine is ideal and lends itself perfectly to what we do ’

hat they do exactly, besides stalking deer, is preserve the overall health of the woodlands, with lenn using his knowledge and expertise as an ecolo gist to good effect. Alongside the deer stalking, the new business venture, which goes by the name of uns Rovers, focuses on providing outdoor adventures to a variety of different customers, from those that want to enjoy wildlife photography or learn a few bushcraft basics, to those who wish to spend the day ﬁshing or brushing up on their shooting. n this occasion, we’re sticking to the deer stalking, with me shadowing Elliot Pidgley who is leading the stalk for the ﬁrst time, after being men tored by lenn over recent months in

To advertise in The Landy, call our team on 01283 553244 w w w. t h e l a n d y. c o . u k We’re on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelandyuk preparation for taking over an estate of his own. This is only the third or fourth time ’ve actually been out with lenn,’ says Elliot, ’m one of the ﬁrst customers he has taken out stalking ’ve not long had my ri es, but when going for your ﬁrearms licence, authorities like you to have had a mentor and someone that has helped run through the safety side of things.

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t’s good for people wanting to gain experience or hone their shooting skills, but also lets customers help lenn do the ob of culling the deer ’ Elliot may be relatively new to deer stalking, but he has grown up being around the shooting scene, using shotguns for pigeons and pheasants etc. But he’s no stranger to and Rovers, either Dad and have always had a and Rover in the family and ’ve been off roading since was eight or nine,’ continues Elliot e’ve built traybacks before and used them to get around the estate ’ve helped weld wheel arches and stick lift kits on Defenders ﬁnd him lenn a little insane using the Series for this, seeing him

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off road it through the woods like that,’ okes Elliot ut it’s great to see them being used like they would have been years ago ’ When initially starting the stalk, the Series Landy aids our progress and can get us closer to our entrance into the woods. In comparison to the clatter you get from a Tdi engine, the 2 25 litre petrol motor remains relatively hushed and can tiptoe up tracks without alerting everything in a ten-mile radius. lenn adds, sing and Rovers has been born from experience in some ways round 0 5 years ago, was a deerstalker in the uter ebrides and the estate used a Toyota ilux, which was a great vehicle, although it sometimes needed towing out of trouble by the Defender… y favourite to take out is the ightweight, though, every time,’ adds lenn n the eries you can take the roof down and fold the windscreen down, which makes it great for photography, too ’ While the Lightweight merely got us to the front door of the stalk early on in the day, in the afternoon it stretches its legs and shows just why people still

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ome jobs on Land Rovers can be incredibly infuriating, ultimately because it’s a ob on a Land Rover. However, there are some mechanical undertakings that won’t see you posting a classiﬁed for your andy within ﬁve minutes of starting the task. The Discovery 2: a likeable machine on the most part, but one that still car ries a fair few niggles that will occasion ally need sorting. In this instance, the steering box has suffered a leak and as is often the case, replacing the entire

unit is easier to do and better practice for maintaining a healthy Land Rover. The fresh unit being drafted in here is a reconditioned steering box, offering a more viable solution, but one that will work ust as smartly as a brand new version. So, on with the job itself. Replacing the steering box is the sort of thing you could do on your driveway, although having access to a garage can have its advantages and ease the process in areas f you’re looking for a garage to complete the work for you, always remember Marrion 4x4.

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ith the Discovery Sport due for its major facelift and scheduled to hit the roads later this year, it’s time to look at the early models as a potential solution to the daily driver in your life.

This seven-seat compact SUV is a valuable addition to any family, with a exible interior and decent running costs compared to the rest of the Green Oval range The early 2 2 D4 models use the old Freelander 2 engine, while the ngenium powerplants started to ﬁlter in

from ugust 20 5 and offer marginally better economy and reﬁnement Prices are now down to around £ ,000 and most models carry reasonable e uipment levels, alongside the 5 2 seating ith the new car approaching, look to the old port

Series I (1948-1958) If you want to be the owner of a vehicle that oo es heritage like no other, then surely a Series I Land Rover is the way to go The Series I Land Rover – particularly in its 80 guise – is arguably the most sought after and Rover for purists and collectors alike

ts 40’s engineering gives it a real charisma, but consequently, parts aren’t as readily available as they once were. Restoration projects require deep pockets, but then if you can source all the bits you need and come up with a ﬁnished example, it could well fetch mega bucks

Series II/IIA (1958-1971) n 58, the second generation and Rover was born and along came the barrel sides which we came to recognise on even the very last Defenders. Today the Series II or IIA is a more affordable prospect than a Series I, yet it still carries much of that early charm that makes it a hit with enthusiasts

The prices are on the increase, however, as these 0 year old vehicles start to come into their own as an investment and collector’s item 2 25 petrol 88 would be our pick, as the diesel engines, certainly the 2 0 litre diesel, were underpowered and rather noisy.

Series III (1971-1985) Following on from the eries , the eries emerged in with a few cosmetic tweaks and safety features to freshen up the model. eadlights were shifted out to the wings in line with new legislation and the dash received a bit of padding to hide the new safety bar across the top

of the bulkhead – we’re not sure it’s the full ﬁve stars on the latest Euro N P scale, though The eries wasn’t too dissimilar to the Series II in mechanical terms, keeping the same 2 25 litre engines throughout its production, although in 80 the 2 25 motors switched to a

Lightweight (1968-1984) Possibly the ugly duckling of the eries and Rover family – but that doesn’t mean to say you won’t ﬁnd much love for the eries ightweights These military-derived vehicles can be easily distinguished from the regular Series Land Rovers, with visibly more angular wings and a frontal appearance

that does divide opinion when you and your mates are in the pub. To mimic the civvy Series machines, the T – built from 2 onwards – also had its headlights switched out to the wings These eries ightweights throw up an extra dimension to and Rover own-

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£7000-£75000 Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover, because with restored and cherished examples now retailing where they’re at, preservation is the aim of the game The rarer and earlier the vehicle, the higher the price tag gets ut can you really put a price on such an icon?

£3500-£35000 The Series II/IIA carries a wider stance than its predecessor and adds an extra thin layer of reﬁnement over the eries hile the engines have excellent longevity, they need to have been maintained properly e thorough in your checks, both under the hood, but also underneath the body.

£2500-£25000 more durable ﬁve bearing crank rather than the three bearing setup The transmission also received syncromesh on all forward gears to make it easier to live with. They still carry the simplicity of earlier Land Rovers, but can be obtained for a fraction of the price... for now.

£3500-£18000 ership, with military history and touches often machine gunning the vehicle t means you get a and Rover that could have a few more stories to tell – and you have something that stands out from the crowd. They’re a rare breed, so if you ﬁnd one, it could be worth keeping hold of

Versions: -’ , ick p -’ , ’ . , ick p cyl petrol , . .

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Pros: Heritage, charm, a true classic, the original Land Rover Cons: Availability of parts, price tag on early 80”s

Versions: , . . cyl petrol -’ , . cyl diesel -’ , . cyl diesel -’ , . cyl petrol -’ only . Pros: A ’ ment, some examples now MOT exempt, more desireable than SIII Cons: Bulkheads can rot with ease, check suspension leaves for seizing

Versions: , . . cyl petrol, . cyl diesel. . cyl petrol produced until . tage ne used detuned version of the 3.5 V8 . Pros: Most affordable way into Series ownership, still has the Series pedigree, parts still widely available Cons: Not as desireable as earlier Series models

Versions: . -’ 2.25 4cyl petrol engine.

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Pros: Not like all other Series Land Rovers out there, military background, uses lovely 2.25 petrol Cons: S ’ ’ taste, can be pricey owing to their exclusivity over regular models

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Forward Controls (1962-1978) Only serious enthusiasts need continue reading here wnership of any Forward ontrol is not for the faint hearted and it takes real commitment to stick with one These leviathans are expensive to run and trying to get hold of some of the parts can be, uite frankly, a bit

of a nightmare! lubs can help here, though, as is often the case with any Land Rover. These vehicles offer substantial payloads if that’s the sort of thing you’re after, but will also tick the boxes for huge, unnecessary and hilariously addictive fun.

Ninety/One Ten (1983-1990) The icon of the 4x4 world This is and Rover at its best a no nonsense workhorse that can also take you ust about anywhere in the world. Early examples of the Ninety and ne Ten are worth keeping hold of, providing they’re in good condition, because they’re starting to be a real

collector’s item owever, you’ll likely be searching far and wide for that pristine example This was the birth of the Defender, despite not being christened ofﬁcially until 0, and as such these and Rovers had coil sprung suspension, new engines – although they were

Defender Tdi (1990-1998) n 0, the Defender name emerged and for the ﬁrst time it meant that no longer was a Defender being powered by a feeble hamster in a wheel. f you’re after a 200 Defender, though, you might get a 200 unit but check whether it’s a Defender engine Replacing blown units with a Disco

200Tdi is popular, so check the arrangement of the turbo and manifold to see which one you’ve got fter the 200 followed the 300Tdi, a revised version with a little more reﬁnement, but just the same durability. Properly maintained, they can last for decades ook around for one with

Defender Td5 (1998-2007) Following on from the Tdi era, and Rover issued the Defender with its Td5 engine from 8 to 200 The engine is arguably and Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s a strong performer out of the box, although it does lend itself to being tuned – ust make sure that any mods have been done

properly before you take the plunge and purchase. Remaps, E R valve deletes and uprated intercoolers are a few examples of what many have been subject to ots of power doesn’t always mean happy faces. The rear of the chassis has frequent-

Defender TDCi (2007-2016) The last of the Defenders were ﬁtted with Ford Transit engines – ﬁrst the 2 4 TD i, followed by the 2 2 TD i, brought in to meet Euro emission standards and keep the Defender alive for another few years. adly, these engines denoted the Defender’s swansong, the twilight of its

days They were ﬁtted with six speed gearboxes, still had phenomenal off-road capability and even made the Defender a nice place to be ut they were still very much Defenders. The era of blinging also began and you can ﬁnd special editions out there for obscene money f you like paying

Freelander 1 (1997-2006) e haven’t always held the Freelander in the highest regard here at The Landy, but as market prices constantly change, so too can our opinion on certain vehicles. ith examples attainable from as little as £500, the Freelander represents a cheap gateway into andy ownership

There are a few issues to be aware of, though, such as the viscous coupling, which is expensive to replace and can be upset by simply having mismatched tyres on your axles The 8 petrol used to be notorious for head gasket failures, but today’s replacements are much more robust.

£8000-£35000 f you’re going to go the whole hog then why not buy a 0 Forward ontrol ou’ll have a 8 engine harping away underneath you literally and people are likely to clear out of your way when they see you coming in their mirrors urely that’s reason enough to buy one?

£5000-£13000 still terribly underwhelming – and off road capability that has still yet to be matched today. very early 2 25 petrol 0 is a rare thing, and a beautiful one too ut perhaps try for a 2 5 N version with low miles and good history They’re robust and as simple as they come.

£4000-£22000 full service history and you could ﬁnd yourself a keeper Some Tdi Defenders have received galvanised chassis and even bulkheads, and these are the type of Defender you should be after. f you can ﬁnd one, you’ll have a workhorse set for life

£6000-£30000 ly been called into question, so protect the rear crossmember if it’s in good shape, or else face the consequences. ith minimal electrics, the Td5 Defender is still a D machine and you’ll be working on one of and Rover’s most notable masterpieces ar the Tdi, the Td5 is up there with the best

£10000-£80000 thousands of pounds for some bucket seats and additional leather, then go ahead. You will pay a premium for a Puma, especially since the end of production ut if you can grab a 2 2 TD i and start preserving it now, you may well never see depreciation e’re no ﬁnancial advisors, though

£400-£5000 The is thirsty and the 2 0Di is gutless, so opt for a TD4 – but check the condition of the in ectors ﬁrst uy a Freelander and you even get a andy that’s decent off road and doesn’t carry the usual trait of rusting after ﬁve minutes t ust might not have the credibility of other Green Ovals...

Versions: eries -’ , eries -’ , -’ . . cyl petrol engines for IIA/IIB, 3.5 V8 petrol for 101.

Pros: Soundtrack, presence, exclusivity Cons: Fuel bill, fuel bill, parking conundrums... fuel bill Versions: -’ . -’ , . D

inety -’ , ne en, . . cyl petrol -’ -’ , . cyl diesel . cyl petrol -’ , -’ .

Pros: Good ones are now worth saving, same ability as Tdi Defenders Cons: Not many left in good condition, engines underpowered

Versions: Defender , , . di . cyl turbo-diesel -’ . di . cyl turbo-diesel -’ . Pros: Excellent off-road, arguably the very best engines, old-school electrics Cons: Units are getting rare, many have been used hard; Tdi it might ’ Versions: Defender . d .

, cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: Off-road capability, power, reliability (generally) Cons: Rear chassis, premium prices at the moment

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Pros: Better emissions (marginally), more creature comforts, same offroad prowess Cons: Price, more electrics, last of the breed

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Pros: Cheap to buy, no major rust issues, surprisingly good off-road Cons: There are better Land Rovers out there, FL2 showed the FL1 how it should have been done

Freelander 2 (2006-2015) Most people will turn their noses up at Freelanders because they’re not properly recognised as true and Rovers ut while you should turn your nose up at the Freelander , the Freelander 2 actually makes for a much smarter proposition than you may think ecause of it being replaced by the

Discovery port, the F 2 is now an affordable option that still offers good levels of reﬁnement, a strong 2 2 litre four cylinder turbo diesel engine and a level of practicality that means it can make for a great family vehicle Plus it’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there generally

Range Rover Classic (1970-1996) The Range Rover lassic is one of those vehicles that you could theoretically still use everyday, even now in the 2 st entury f you’re running a 8, however, that may not be such a wise idea lassic Range Rovers still provide a relatively reﬁned and great drive today, but they

can be thirsty if you’re not in one of the various turbo diesel examples That said, if you own one and it’s in good condition – look after it, as it will only appreciate. These vehicles are popular with collectors and even untidy examples are starting to demand reasonable values.

Range Rover P38A (1994-2002) any people believe the P38 Range Rover to be a bit of a menace – and often it’s completely ustiﬁed ights on the dashboard, air suspension failure, head gasket failure the list can start to look like a cartoon bill till, it’s not all doom and gloom with the P38 n fact, if you ﬁnd one in good

working order, it’s still a sensational car to own, even today. Service history is a must, and if you’re going to own one then some diagnostic e uipment is going to be a better companion than a spanner. Avoid the diesel variant as the engine was adopted from a saloon

Range Rover L322 (2002-2012) ompared to the P38, the 322 Range Rover was a saint. Generally. Its electronic aids were far less temperamental and it delivered a new level of luxury to four wheeled motoring The Td receives mixed reviews some say it’s underpowered while others say it’s the best of the bunch

ommon sense would steer you towards a TD 8, either the 3 or 4 4, but these are the 322s holding out for strong money Notably, the petrol 8s are lingering with very appealing price tags, but don’t think running one would be cheap. s with many 2 st entury and

Range Rover L405 (2012-present) If you want the very best in automotive luxury, then look no further than the current Range Rover The latest incarnation of Land Rover’s agship Range Rover weighs a whopping 400kg less than its predecessor thanks to the use of an aluminium body, which helps on mpg – although

owning one of these suggests that your cash ow isn’t particularly an issue This is the last word in elegance and ma estic motoring ll the engines supply copious amounts of power to your right foot, while the 405 hasn’t lost any of its off road pedigree even if taking one off road is like asking your

RR Sport Mk1 (2005-2013) uch of the ﬁrst generation Range Rover Sport was borrowed from the Disco 3, in fact it shared virtually identical underpinnings, whereas today’s Sport uses the same foundations as the 405 Nevertheless, and Rover put a Range Rover in a tracksuit and at-

tempted to make a handler out of it To some extent they succeeded, although it’s no sports car despite what it says on the back of the vehicle It can play the leisure vehicle very well, though, and will go off road like the best of them. f you’re going to buy one, then

£2500-£21000 Do be aware of the rear diff and aldex unit for costly outlays Prices are now falling thanks to the Freelander name disappearing from the production line, but for £ 0,000 you can now get a capable all rounder that is actually pretty adept off-road and yet still economical to run.

£5000-£60000 Unfortunately, in terms of spare parts, many have succumb to corrosion or have been abused off-road to the point of no return. hile an early 0s lassic may not be attainable for everyone, tidy examples of the late four-door versions can make for an e ually tidy investment

£1500-£11000 and isn’t up to the task of the extra weight a Range Rover carries o for a 4 E, it’s actually more economical than the 4 0 8 and you’ll get all the toys working or not r you could try and ﬁnd a limited edition anniversary model or even a Holland & Holland...

£3000-£30000 Rovers, they have lost their accessability for the home mechanic and any issues you’re like to encounter will re uire deep pockets Drivetrain faults are becoming more fre uent, so you need to look for that F s a car, however, it’s probably all the car you’ll ever need

£27000-£200000 alcoholic friend to a wine testing session They could comfortably partake, but probably shouldn’t Prices are still only right for Premier eague footballers and people with either a link to the royal family or the drugs trade f you ﬁt into some of these categories, then we envy you

£4000-£30000 you need to love it for itself, because a Discovery of the same era is more practical, while a full fat Range Rover is always going to carry an extra layer of prestige Perhaps the only issue with the Sport – and it’s a big one – is that is shares all the problems the D3 experiences

Versions: 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel, available in two- or four-wheel drive, . petrol -’ .

Pros: Better off-road than you may economy of diesel engine Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing Versions: wo-door -’ , four-door -’ , L -’ . . petrol -’ , . petrol -’ , . i -’ , . M turbo-diesel -’ , di -’ , di -’ . Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality Cons: Rust (again), availability of parts for early models, V8 thirst Versions: . petrol, . . cyl turbo-diesel.

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Pros: Luxury, price, a Land Rover ’ C prices rise soon? Cons: Electrics. Nuff said

Versions: petrol D petrol petrol

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Pros: Great off-road, luxury, image, TDV8 powerplants Cons: Your maintenance bill

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Pros: Styling, engines, capability at pretty much everything Cons: Price

Versions: . D -’ , . D -’ , . D -’ , . petrol -’ , . D -’ , . supercharged -’ , . supercharged -’ . Pros: Decent performance from both engines and chassis, a lot of car for your money Cons: Not as practical as a Disco, not as prestigious as a proper RR

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RR Sport Mk2 (2013-present) The second generation Range Rover Sport has also been on a diet to save over 400kg, ust like the current daddy Range Rover, the 405 That means that even this big bruiser is relatively economical when spec’d with the D motor

ome won’t like the amboyant posture, while others will love it ut no one can knock the performance t feels incredibly light for such a big car, and if you’ve robbed a bank and can afford the R version, it’s as good round a race track as it is on a green lane

RR Evoque Mk1 (2011-2019) hen the Range Rover Evo ue was launched, it signalled R’s intent on hitting the masses nd given that the Evo ue was, and still is, their fastest selling vehicle, they clearly hit the brief, even if it wasn’t for the traditional Land Rover owner.

They don’t much like the ictoria eckham connection, nor that it is the polar opposite to a Defender t’s actually still a capable thing off tarmac, but it would rather not go down that route Nevertheless, it is economical by Land Rover standards and because

RR Evoque Mk2 (2019-present) ost Range Rovers all look the same at the front now, but the new Evo ue has adopted a similiar back end to the larger elar t’s not ust the exterior that mimics the looks of the larger

vehicle, however, as the Evo ue has gained the latest Touch Pro Duo tech and a hike in uality The main highlight of the new Evo ue is the fact the ma ority of the

£25000-£155000 Its recent update has seen the Velar cabin tech ﬁlter through to the port The only stumbling block with such a ﬁne motor is going to be how to pay for it ell a kidney, maybe not necessarily your own – or wait for prices to come tumbling down through depreciation

£10000-£47000 there are so many out there, they have decent residuals. The onvertible was launched in 20 , and the are three and ﬁve door version e say stick to the latter, and avoid the 2 D model hat’s a Range Rover without four-wheel-drive?

£31600-£55000 range is made up of mild hybrids, available with diesel and petrol engines combining to an electric motor nly the base front wheel drive D 50 Evo ue escapes the electriﬁcation

Versions: . D , . D , . supercharged , . D ybrid, . e lug-in ybrid. Range Rover port R . supercharged -present .

Pros: Feels light considering weight, engines, almost as luxurious as its bigger brother Cons: ’ Versions: . D cyl petrol, . D

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Pros: Economy, handling, beats rivals off-road Cons: Not as practical as the new Discovery Sport

Versions: D WD . -litre cyl turbo-diesel, D150, D180, D240 WD M , , , WD M . Pros: Feels like a proper Rangey Cons: The petrol engine is poor on fuel economy, even as a hybrid

Range Rover Velar (2017-present) nd so the Range Rover family welcomes its fourth model, conﬁdently making it the most prominent of and Rover’s sub brands t’s a vehicle designed to ﬁll the gap between the smaller Evo ue and larger Range Rover port t’s a competent cruiser and has received numerous

accolades because of its particularly handsome exterior The Velar is based upon the same architecture as the aguar F Pace, but has greater off road ability than the aforementioned good for reen val enthusiasts and it is available with a wide choice of engines, most of which

Discovery 1 (1989-1998) The earliest version of the Land Rover Discovery was aimed purely at providing a middle ground between the agricultural Defender and the luxury, upper class Range Rover nd the olihull outﬁt succeeded t carried much of the Defender’s capabilities, but added more reﬁnement

and a driving experience more suitable to families, including seating for seven, but all without a steep Range Rover price tag lessed with the same wonderful Tdi engines, the Discovery saved and Rover and hit back at offerings from other nations by being an affordable

Discovery 2 (1998-2004) Following on from the ﬁrst generation Discovery, in 8 and Rover gave its family SUV some minor cosmetic tweaks and a whole new power unit in the shape of the Td5 The engine is arguably and Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s a strong performer out of the box, although it

does lend itself to being tuned – ust make sure any mods have been done properly before purchasing You can also buy a V8, but the fuel bill isn’t going to be welcome, plus they’re more temporamental nlike on the D , its the chassis that’s the problem, not the body,

Discovery 3/4 (2004-2017) The Discovery went through a dramatic revamp for its launch in 2004, but it came out the other side as one hell of a vehicle. Greatly improved in terms of power and reﬁnement, the Disco 3 received the relatively economical 2 TD engine although the thirsty 4 4 8

petrol was an option and became the ﬁrst and Rover to be given Terrain Response. If you need one vehicle in your life, this could be the one that ticks the most boxes at once e weary of maintenance costs, especially as you approach the 05,000 mile seven year mark that means the

Discovery 5 (2017-present) aunched a couple of years ago, this latest Discovery has received high praise in taking the utilitarian and Rover into new territory. Land Rover needed to improve economy in particular with this edition of the Disco, and having chopped 480kg from the kerbweight, along with

introducing new engines, they’ve taken one huge step towards doing so aving driven the latest Discovery, we can conﬁrm that it has lost none of its versatility and is comfortably the most capable Land Rover currently on sale today. ll of the engines have great ex-

Discovery Sport (2015-present) rought in to replace the ageing Freelander 2, the Discovery port was the vehicle that turned the Discovery brand into a family. It has come to be so much more than a re badged Freelander, though For starters, the Discovery Sport has seven seats ust , drives better than a

Freelander 2 and is now more reﬁned thanks to the next generation ngenium Td4 engine and Rover is now churning out substantial units of the baby Disco, now even matching the Evo ue for pace as one of the fastest selling vehicles to carry a green oval

£38000-£85000 combine good economy with usable everyday performance. The interior is and Rover’s most advanced cabin to date, with other models expected to follow the elar in due course. Other than that, you do pay a premium for the suave looks

£700-£10000 all-rounder. And that still holds true even today. Early Discovery s in ﬁne condition are now classics and will continue to appreciate e would recommend trying to ﬁnd a tidy and later 300Tdi example, but watch out for body rust – the boot oor, arches and wings etc

£1500-£8000 especially towards the back end e all know that Discos make for a great tow car, and consequently many of the rear chassis on D2s have been dipped into the sea. However, not all of them live to tell the tale... et a later example for more creature comforts and dif ocks, too

£3500-£40000 timing belt is due – it’s a body off ob! Rust is becoming more and more of an issue with these vehicles, too. The 3 0 TD and D engines are even better, with monumental amounts of tor ue uxury has also increased signiﬁcantly in later examples later D model is best

£34000-£80000 ibility and, along with its increasingly upmarket – and Range Rover es ue – interior, the new Disco 5 is one of the best machines to cover long distances in, whether that’s on the road or not ike most new and Rovers, it’s easy to overspend on the options, but a well specced d4 is all you really need

£15000-£50000 t’s a more usable vehicle than the Range Rover Evo ue, though, and carries less of the feministic stigma that often surrounds the baby Range Rover rab a cleverly spec’d E Tech model and you could ﬁnd yourself with a car that can be as practical as a daddy Disco, but for a more attractive price.

Versions: D180 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel, D240 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel, D . -litre cyl turbo-diesel, 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, P300 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, . -litre cyl petrol. Pros: Very stylish, interior, choice of engines, driven verdict soon... Cons: Could hurt the bigger Sport L £100K Versions: -’ , sel -’ -’ .

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Pros: Almost as every bit as good as the Defender off-road, price, practicality Cons: T ’ doused in sea water Versions: d 4.0 V8.

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Pros: Td5 power and reliability, great all-rounder, better comfort D ‘ onwards (model dependent) Cons: Rear chassis crumbles like its dessert namesake

Versions: . D ’ , . D -present .

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Pros: Off-road capability, usability for every occasion, luxury on later Cons: Maintenance costs, air comD D Versions: . d , . -present .

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Pros: Most technologically-advanced Land Rover to-date, keeps Discovery practicality, comfort Cons: Has lost its sense of value, steps on the toes of the Rangey

Versions: SD4 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel an - ug , D D eD Ingenium 2.0 4cyl turbo-diesel, Si4 2.0 4cyl petrol.

Pros: More practical than an Evoque – and less vulgar, seven seats, still great off-road Cons: Back seats only for small mammals, price of top models

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Series I 86” 3.5 V8 Truck Cab (1958). Series III g’box, axles. Fairey O/D, free-wheeling hubs. Tax, MOT exempt. 1st gear knocking. B’head repaired, needs rewire. £5995 ono. Preston, Lancs. 07976 764069 07/19

Series I 88” 2.0 Petrol (1958). 100,000 miles. Historic vehicle. Only two other owners. Engine overhauled, new tyres. Starts on the button. Good condition for age. £9950. Chatham, Kent. 07747 800191 05/19

Series I 80” 1.6 Petrol (1953). Requiring resto. Chassis number 36161156. Import from NZ, engine from earlier 1951 80”. Built in Oct 1952. V5 and Heritage Cert present. £6450. Reading, Berks. 07584 306026 12/18

Series II Ex-Military (1960). No rust or rot. Diesel. Everything works, O/D, good tyres, stainless exhaust. Later style two-speed heater. Adjustable tow bracket. £15500. Wetherby, Yorkshire. 07801 550277 08/19

Series IIA Daihatsu Tdi (1971). Tax and MOT exempt. Series III reconditioned ‘box. O/D. Free-wheeling hubs, parabolics, BFGs. Used every day. £4250. Aberbeeg, South Wales. 07980 674759 06/19

Series IIA 88” Hard Top (1970). 49,504 miles. 2.25 petrol. Externally restored by Stuart Brown. Fairey Overdrive. Interior and engine retains patina. Part service history. £12300. Royston, Cambs. 07341 335502 02/19

Series IIA 109” (1966). 2.25 petrol, overdrive. Has had a complete rebuild, many new parts including rear x-member, wiring loom and elephant hide seats. £12000. Meopham, Kent. 01474 814546 03/19

Series III 88” (1973). 4.6 V8 Auto Complete chassis refurb £5800 Godalming, Surrey 07791 468944 06/19

Series I 80” (1953). Three owners. 2.0 petrol. Seized engine. Aluminium bulkhead. Good chassis but needs welding. New rear x-member, fuel tank. £8495 ono. Alfreton, Derbyshire. 07761 242509 07/19

Series I Fire Tender (1954). 1400 miles. Unmolested, no welding, patching or filling. Original with no corrosion. Heritage cert. £30000 ono. Corfe Castle, Dorset. 07732 979129 12/18

Series I 86” Ex-Ministry of Supply (1955). Mechanically good – Steve Parker conversion to 2.3 Ford V6. More driveable. Bodywork all original. Stainless exhaust. £12995. Dundee, Scotland. 07814 400565 08/18

Series IIA 88” (1964). Tax and MOT exempt. 2.25-litre petrol. Ideal for restoration. SORN. £3500 ovno. South Suffolk. 07778 463172 07/19

Series IIA Soft-Top (1971). Immaculate. Completely restored four years ago. Galv chassis, recon’d engine, full bodywork. Power steering, winch. New brakes and tyres. £17500 ono. Bristol. 07890 948758 06/19

Series II 88” Truck Cab (1959). 2.25 petrol. Tax, MOT exempt. Stripped back, rebuilt a few years ago. Full respray. Bulkhead repaired, galvanised. Wheels blasted, coated. £11995. Ascot, Berks. 07850 285460 12/18

Series IIA 88” 2.5 Tdi (1969). 69,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Tax exempt. Recent improvements: reconditioned engine, clutch, new starter motor, springs. Overdrive. £5900. Northampton. 07711 381216 03/17

Series III Isle of Scilly Fire Tender with Godiva pump. Fully restored, FWH, Fairey Overdrive, MOT till August ‘19. Featured in The Landy. Offers over £16000. Cornwall. 07759 973098 03/19

Series III 109” Ex-MOD (1979). 99,500 miles. MOT April ‘20. 24V, duel fuel tanks. New Exmoor roof, ATs, modulars. Needs little welding, otherwise very solid truck. £4250. Cottenham, Cambs. 07719 328017 08/19

Series III 88” Barn Find (1972). 47,835 miles. 2.25 petrol. Potential restoration project for an enthusiast. No documentation. Engine not seized, some lights work. £1400. Macclesfield, Cheshire. 07568 550007 12/18

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Series III 88” (1977). Tax, MOT exempt. Runs, drives lovely. New back box. Petrol. O/D, free-wheeling hubs. Chassis and bulkhead need attention. £3500. Clevedon, Somerset. 07445 864537 08/19

Series III LWT (1983). Full MOT. Extensively rebuilt. Exceptional condition. New chassis, springs, brakes, tyres, recon gearbox, unleaded conversion, resprayed. £21500. Northampton. 07966 134526 07/19

Series III 88” 2.5 NA (1982). Ex-military engine, rebuilt by MOD in 2000s. Lots of history, high-range 4WD won’t engage. Good chassis, bulkhead. Oil leak. £3850. Bedford. 07858 899658 08/19

Series III LWT GS 12V (1982). 51,000 miles. Petrol. Recent major service and new MOT. Nato Green. 7 seats. New canvas, vent panel, fuel tanks, door tops etc. £8500. Norfolk. 07501 466060 07/19

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Hot Picks Series III LWT FFR 24v (1985). 15,100 miles. MOT Oct ‘19. Orig cond. Registered ‘93, barn stored from ‘97 to today. Overhauled, inc. slave and master cyls. VGC. £9950. St. Leonards, East Sussex. 07427 533512 01/19

Defender 90 Td5 (2003). 158,550 miles. MOT Sept ‘19. Great condition. Underside, bulkhead, engine all sound. Just serviced. New tyres. Cat C repair in July ‘17. £7950 ono. Ayr, Scotland. 07905 354702 01/19

Defender 90 300Tdi (1996). 256,479 miles. MOT June ‘20. VGC. Regularly serviced. New cambelt, bearings, brakes, pipes, servo, steering box, track rods and more. £7750. Lowestoft, Norfolk. 07538 912655 08/19

Defender 90 300Tdi (1996). 113,000 miles. MOT May ‘19. LEDs, snorkel, solid, original engine and chassis. £££s spent. Six seats, new wheels and BFGs. £10500. Hemel Hempstead, Herts. 07766 869321 04/19

Defender 90 200Tdi Pick-Up (1992). 147,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘19. Strong engine, gearbox crunches into second. Lifted. Body decent condition. No service history. £5000. Benson, Oxon. 07535 027309 08/19

LR 90 300Tdi Off-Roader (1989). 88,228 miles. MOT Dec ‘19. Roll cage, winch bumper, winch, Special Tracks, sliders, Pro Comp susp, solid chassis, bulkhead. Offers welcome. Lichfield, Staffs. 07751 438536 04/19

Defender 90 200Tdi (1997). 197,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘19. Galvanised chassis. Polybushed. New steering box, fuel system, alternator, belt, pump, head gasket. £6500. Lutterworth, Leics. 07971 509986 08/19

Defender 90 Td5 County (2003). 204,000 miles. Full MOT. FSH. Solid truck, some marks. Recent work: new fuel pump, exhaust, clutch, flywheel. £9900. Hailsham, East Sussex. 07921 577925 01/19

Land Rover 90 Off-Roader (1985). 200Tdi fitted. Lifted, spacers, sliders, guards, new rear x-member, new PAS box, fuel tank. Needs new rear diff. £3000. Bolton, Greater Manchester. 07885 535200 09/18

Defender 90 2.4 TDCi XS SW (2009). 74,800 miles. MOT Oct ‘19. Excellent condition. Service history, last serviced at LR specialist in Oct ‘18. Three prev owners. £19495. Nr Watford, Herts. 07770 231261 03/19

Defender 90 300Tdi (1996). 104,000 miles. Full MOT. Very good condition. Loads of history. Seven seats, snorkel, dog guard, radio and CD player. £7000 ono. Rochester, Kent. 07733 218673 06/19

Defender 90 Rebuilt 200Tdi (1994). Taken all apart and put back together again. Engine, gearbox rebuilt, you name it, I’ve done. Please ring for full details. £9995 ono. Tewkesbury, Worcs. 07815 460939 02/19

Series III 88” Petrol (1980). Rebuilt. Refurbished orig’ components. Parabolics. Chassis, bulkhead rebuilt to original spec. MOT May ‘20. £12000 ono. Mid Essex. 07484 622135 08/19

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Defender 90 300Tdi (1996). 89,693 miles. MOT Dec ‘18. Rebuilt, resprayed. Light damage front wing. R380 g’box, KBX parts, AlliSport intercooler, new alt. £11000. Halifax, West Yorks. 07854 841154 01/19

Defender 110 2.4 TDCi. 39,769 miles. 10 months’ MOT. Excellent cond’. FSH. No VAT. Sound deadening, Masai roof rack, spare wheel carrier. Wolf wheels, BFGs, LEDs. £POA. Lichfield, Staffs. 01543 254507 Trade

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Defender 90 300Tdi CSW (1998). 131,548 miles. MOT Sept ‘19. Late 300, excellent bodywork, tidy interior, PSH, solid chassis. £10950. Uckfield, East Sussex. 07950 659523 01/19

Defender 110 V8 CSW (1990). Full MOT. 3.5 V8. Genuine South African import, original galvanised chassis and bulkhead. Service history. Outstanding condition. £14995. Umberleigh, Devon. 07585 337686 08/19

Defender 110 Td5 Special Vehicle (2000). MOT June ‘19. VGC. New g’box, clutch, turbo, fuel pump. Genuine parts. Secure back (ex-BT). Chassis, bulkhead very good. Reluctant sale. £8500. 07912 645867 06/19

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Discovery 300TDI 3 door 95H 125K miles. 2 owners. New sills. Long MOT. £1600.

Defender 110 300Tdi RHD Hard-Top. Perfect technical condition. Vehicle prepared for South America a year ago. New shocks, clutch, timing belt. €17,500. Germany. mili123inter@gmail.com 06/19

Defender 110 TDI 91J 200TDI only 63,000 miles. Good order. £4995.

Defender 90 Station Wagon 96P 125K miles, 1 owner, New Galv Chassis, full external roll cage, Alli Wheels, MT Tyres. £8995.

Defender 110 300Tdi SW (1996). New MOT. Full history from new. High mileage, but good runner. Various spares inc. g’box. Zeus timing gear, O/D. £6950 ono. Kettering, Northants. 07592 716210 07/19

Defender 110 200Tdi (1992). 181,000 miles. Full MOT. 18-month renovation. R380 gearbox, stumpy bell housing, Wolf wheels. Loads of new parts. £7995. Kent. 07999 806630 05/19

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LR 110 (1983). Rare, early 110. New galvanised chassis and bulkhead, 200Tdi, reconditioned ‘box. Rebuilt and resprayed in 2016. Featured in The Landy. New butt ribs. £11000. Cornwall. 07759 973098 03/19

Discovery 2 Td5 Commercial (2004). 168,045 miles. MOT Oct ‘19. Auto. New fuel pump, injector seals, EGR blank. Power steering pump pipes. G’box oil, filters. £2850. Corsham, Wiltshire. 07874 854373 08/19

RR Classic LSE (1993). 141,000 miles. MOT April ‘20. LPG. Electric seats, sunroof, air-con. Great example, hardly any rust. Pleasure to drive. £9000. St Albans, Hertfordshire. 07784 179974 06/19

RR P38 (1999). Rare Oxford Blue with certified LPG conversation, new headlining, exhaust and front radius arm bushes fitted for Jan MOT. £5000 ono. Lutterworth, Leicestershire. 07930 910870 05/19

Freelander 1 TD4 Spares or Repair (2002). 137,134 miles. No MOT. Service history and loads of parts. Prop still in place. Noisy engine. Needs new headlining. £500. Kidwelly, South Wales. 07790 087571 07/19

Defender 110 Td5 CSW (2002). FSH. 150,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘19. Handbook pack. Two keys. Roof rack, ladder, snorkel. Excellent cond. Spares included. Offers near £11000. Leicestershire. 01455 292949 04/19

Discovery 2 Td5 (1999). 153,000 miles. MOT Mar ‘20 – no advs. Welded, Waxoyled. Terrafirma shocks. EGR delete, new pads, drop links, map sensor. £1500. Buxton, Derbyshire. 07968 654061 08/19

RR Classic 3.9 V8 (1992). 131,000 miles. Full MOT. New sills. Beige leather, SS exhaust. Super clean. Lovely driver (no troublesome ABS, A/C or cats fitted. £3500 or best offer. Suffolk. 01284 763003 08/19

RR Classic Vogue (1988). 3.5 V8 petrol. Automatic. £6000 ono. Droitwich, Worcestershire. 01905 774441 or 07377 751946 (after 4pm) 09/18

Range Rover Off-Road Buggy Rolling chassis, no engine or gearboxes. Stainless steel fuel tank, some new parts. £525 Brentwood, Essex 07860 541644 06/19

Defender 110 Ex-MOD (1991). 116,888 km. MOT Aug ‘19. Built ‘91, decom’d and registered ‘98. CSW with Disco 200Tdi. Rebuilt early 2018. Lots of extras. £7000 ono. Gainsborough, Lincs. 07557 770392 10/18

Discovery 2 Td5 (2002). 111,000 miles. MOT July ‘19 – no advs. Manual. Cambelt, bearings done. New water pump. No leaks or lights on dash. Good tyres. £2500. Paignton, Devon. 07748 240028 09/18

RR Classic Breaking (1990). Early front end grille, bonnet and wings. Nice four-door interior. Good wood and five-speed box. All cheap. Will remove all parts. Darlington, County Durham. 07940 702604 08/19

RR Classic 6.2 V8 GMC Diesel (1982). 51,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘18. Auto. Conversion done during full rebuild. New uprated gearbox and springs. Good tyres. £15995. Sheffield, South Yorks. 07931 655911 05/18

Kids Series III Replica Ride On. Wooden body based on electric quad, remote throttle cable to control speed externally whilst walking alongside. £1550 ono. Bemersyde, Scotland. 07870 505716 11/18

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Discovery 2 Td5 (2001). 205,000 miles. MOT Dec ‘19. Manual. New batt, good Grabber ATs. Two keys. Lots of paperwork. Some filler on front bumper. £1500. Shrivenham, Oxon. 07879 618866 04/19

Defender 110 Td5 Double Cab (2004). 136,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘19. Drives very well. No off-road use during ownership. Security devices fitted. £13995 (p/x considered). Exeter, Devon. 07788 876657 12/18

Discovery 1 Early 200Tdi (1989). Recent boot floor, cambelt, water pump. Rolling resto. Rare three-door. Original radio, service and owner’s book. Heritage cert. £2500. Birmingham. 07694 450448 12/18

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Make Defender driving more of a Pleasure... The Red Booster servo clutch kit makes your Defenders clutch much easier to press. This kit will make your driving a more pleasurable experience and reduce the effort you’d normally put in from driving your Defender. No more painful knees or feet when you are stuck in slow moving traffic! Designed, engineered and manufactured to the highest standards, Red Booster is a mechanism system that makes it possible for all Defenders to have a servo assisted clutch. Working in a similar way to the braking system with a servo assisted system, it is mounted between the pedal and master cylinder and uses a vacuum from the inlet manifold to reduce the amount of pressure needed on the pedal to operate the clutch. The left hand drive version - works similar to the right hand drive system. The location of the clutch pedal of a left hand drive Defender is on the far corner of the vehicle and with hardly any space the entire unit had to be redesigned to fit without cutting and drilling your vehicle. DA1683

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