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LR Classic unveils Defender Upgrades and Rover Classic has launched a new range of upgrade kits for existing 90s and 110s. nspired by last year’s limited-edition De ender orks , these include suspension, handling and wheel and tyre packages – as well as a full upgrade kit, tted in-house and available only on 2 2 D i models built rom 2 12 on ards he company says that the ne up rades ‘allo De ender o ners to enhance 90 and 110 derivatives built bet een 1 and 2 1 ’ n truth, the only items suitable or pre-2 vehicles are 18” Sawtooth alloy wheels, priced at 21 or a set o ve, but should you have a 300Tdi or Td5 model in need o such e penditure Land Rover Classic is waiting to take your money

The alloys can also be ordered as a ully tted heel and tyre packa e, in hich case the price climbs to

Desi ned to ive ‘enhanced on-road dynamics and improved per ormance’, the suspension and handling kits can be tted by any and over dealer and over says they meet the same standard as the orks itsel ‘ ll components have been ully assessed

to the same standards as orks in dynamic testin , ith en ineers meetin the same ast road and brakin tar ets or p rade it components as last year’s limited-run model ’ The Defender Suspension Upgrade it, hich is suitable or uma models rom 2 on, comprises uni uely tuned suspension tailored or on-road com ort and dynamics ith revised coil sprin rates, dampers, anti-roll bars, links and bushes he De ender andling Upgrade Kit then adds uprated orks speci cation brake discs, pads and calipers. t the very top o the ran e, and available only or 2 2 D i models built rom the 2 12 model year on ards, is the Defender Classic Works Upgrade it his has to be tted in-house at

and over lassic’s o n acilities in oventry or ssen, ermany he kit includes all the elements o the suspension and handling upgrades, plus the 18” Sawtooth alloys, as well as an engine upgrade which delivers an e tra bhp, takin the uma en ine up to 1 1bhp and 1lb t ith top speed increased to 1 mph, the kit also includes ne per ormance-rated tyres – as well as bespoke badging on the vehicle’s ront in s ustomers also et an o ner’s certi cate, vehicle collection and handover, with a tour of whichever Land Rover Classic Works facility they choose for the work. The price for all

this is 1 , and over says this also includes a health check, which we assume relates to the condition o the vehicle rather than the customer’s o n mental state asy as it is to mock, the ull up rade kit does actually look like good value considerin the cost o its various components. The handling pack is priced at 1 , 1 or the and for the 110, while the suspension kit is 22 or 1 22 respectively – and in each case, that’s or parts only dd in the cost o the heels, tyres and ttin , not to mention that en ine po er boost, and you’ve ot a stron case or going the whole hog.

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Kingsley Cars launch RR Classic Performance Kits Words: Alan Kidd ange Rover specialist Kingsley Cars has launched a set of upgrades for Mk1 Classics – which promise to transform the vehicles’ road manners ithout leavin a mark on their appearance. he company’s ast oad uspension Kit and Performance Brake Kit, which are engineered for easy D tment, bolt on in place o the items to enhance the an e over’s handlin and brakin alike he latter does so hile still ttin behind the vehicle’s standard 1 heels, allo in owners to install it without turning their precious Classics into ghastly custom car lookalikes. ‘ ith the ne in sley ars ast oad uspension and er ormance Brake Kits, the ride and handling is trans ormed and stron er, sa er brakin is achieved ithout the need to t bi er, a termarket alloy heels,’ says company ounder Damon orlo he ast oad uspension it includes lowered springs and fully serviceable per ormance shocks, in each

case with new mounts, an uprated rear anti-roll bar, ne anti-roll bar links allround and a ull set o bushes or the radius arms, trailing links, A-frame and anti-roll bars, as ell as all re uired bolts and nylock nuts The company states that this will maintain the an e over’s amed level o ride uality around to n hile adding higher levels of vehicle control at speed, minimisin body roll hile

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improvin on the lassic’s driver appeal in corners. The Performance Brake Kit, meanwhile, promises exceptional stopping power, increased pedal feel and a remarkable resistance to ade, even under heavy use – all of it without the need to o beyond the an e over’s traditional 1 rim si e he kit includes six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, along with clips and hoses, plus vented discs and performance brake pads all-round ‘ lthou h a ell-accepted ran e o enhancements exists for those looking to ma imise the o -road capabilities o their an e overs,’ continues orlo , ‘in our e perience over the last 25 years, our clients use their classic Range Rovers primarily on the road. ‘ hen e looked or suspension kits that would allow them to enjoy their vehicles in this ay, e couldn’t nd any that matched the three criteria of com ort, control and ease o ttin , so we engineered our own. I am proud to say that the in sley ars’ ast oad suspension kit ives possibly the best ride you ill ever e perience in a an e over lassic ’ o e perience it, rst you’ll need a an e over and then you’ll need £2895 plus VAT, or £3775 plus VAT tted hat ets you the suspension kit or the brakes, the price is plus VAT supplied. ou can order the kits by visitin www.kingsleycars.co.uk.

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ollowing the news of various up rade kits bein launched or various vinta e and overs, ’ve been dreamin o all the potential and overs ’d buy and ho e actly ould like to keep them o reen val ara e ould be complete ithout a De ender and hilst the De ender orks , released last year with a price tag of £150,000, is far beyond my bud et, a uma or tidy d ould make a nice basis or brin in some pre erable road manners to the vehicle, as oppose to travellin do n the o -road modi cation route onveniently, i you head over to page 24, you’ll see one such receivin some basic mods at arrion this month – the sort o t eaks that most people do, but mi ht not necessarily kno how to do ’ve al ays admired the an e over lassic, too, particularly the later models he ne s rom in sley ars that they are no providin handlin and brake kits, all hilst preservin the car’s ori inal aesthetics, is the sort o thin admire in car customisation ’m very much one or keepin the ori inal looks o a machine, primarily because believe that car manu acturers have and al ays ill be able to desi n a car ar better than yours truly hich means the care ul upratin o components to yield modern per ormance, balanced ith the maintainin o old-school looks, is one brilliant combination ut makin a and over your o n is all part o the ame e’re blessed to have such a wealth of options available to us ot only do e drive the best vehicles in the orld, but e also have one o the best net orks to support them – and our o n creative ur es ike rott, ditor michael trott assi nment-media co uk

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Don’t fret about identifying the best Land Rover ever. The fun is in the asking Words: Tim Gibson Picture: Nick Dimbleby Last week I was involved in one of those discussions that would once have taken place over a pint following a club meet. Nowadays, they happen online, meaning they can last forever with no landlord to kick you out at last orders.

The prompt for this exchange was a typically innocuous question on a orum ‘ you could have any and over, hat ould it be ’ I usually resist contributing to these sorts of threads, since that way madness lies. But I was trying to avoid a really dull piece o ork, so thou ht ’d offer my wisdom.

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he standard ans er to the ‘ est and over ever’-type uestion is, o course, ‘Depends’ Depends on your li estyle Depends hat you’re usin it or Depends ho much money you’ve got to spend. But this question seemed more speci c than that assumed that as expected to take all of these factors into account when answering. And so I did. I considered everything that I need from a 4x4, which is a mix of off-road ability, a modicum of comfort, cheap running costs and enough towing capacity to lug our caravan the length and breadth of the country. But I also considered what sort of and over is a true enthusiast’s car My old Freelander 2 was pretty good in most of the areas listed above, but it never felt like a proper Landy. Owning it made me eel like someone ho’d spent their whole life as a Pavarotti an, but ho’d only ever seen os Carreras in concert. Good, but not quite the real deal. plumped or the 2 di Discovery ’d have a re urbished one ith a fettled engine, galvanised chassis and reshened interior ut ’d keep it stock, no crazy suspension lifts or body armour ust a strai ht Disco, as nature intended. Perfect for the rub of daily life out in the sticks. hat ud ment didn’t ru e too many feathers, though a few wondered why I ouldn’t choose a De ender, hat ith it being the archetypal Land Rover and all he ans er is simple the rst- eneration Disco is hat the De ender needed to become for people like me. bit com er, a bit roomier, but ith the same off-road hardware beneath the skin. I was challenged on my choice of engine. I chose the 200Tdi for its doughty simplicity, but some people had ondered hy ouldn’t o or the more re ned and mar inally more economical 300Tdi. And thus did I fall down a rabbit hole, furiously reminding myself of the relative merits of each power plant. It came to me about an hour later, a head full of engine codes and project names like ‘ alcon’ and ‘ emini’ nd then I realised that this is the point of Land Rover fandom. No matter where you are or hat you’re doin , there’s always a way to get lost in your hobby. The best Land Rover ever? The ans er is irrelevant ut ndin it is the best fun ever.

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Words: Mike Trott Pictures: Mike Trott, Mike Cinderby, Hereford 4x4

Mike Cinderby nearly bought a Tomb Raider Defender back when they were still being sold in showrooms. But fate took him down a different path – until some years later, when one of these rare vehicles was in the frame once more…

here are moments in life when you might look back and wish you had taken up a certain opportunity. An example might be hen you nd yoursel on et i , bin e- atchin your latest avour o the month, and your partner o ers you the choice to either watch the season nale or o to bed lance at your phone, throu h the matchsticks, con rms that it is am The remaining logic in your head tells you that sleep mi ht be a ise option, especially as it’s a uesday mornin and you have a presentation to ive at work in under six hours. ut you don’t ant to do that ou ant to nd out ho it all ends o, you

hit play on the ne t episode, all asleep regardless and only get awoken when your t o-year-old black lab thinks it’s time to lick your face clean of its skin. Hindsight dictates that sleep would probably have been the smarter choice pportunities come and o, but ith and overs it could be the chance to buy your dream reen val or ike inderby, he’s al ays held an appreciation for the Tomb Raider edition of De ender o ever, despite eyein one up for himself back in 2001 when they ere still bein sold as ne , ike ent a different route and ended up with an Audi TT… e all kno hat he should have done, but thank ully he redeemed himsel by keepin that ame alive until years later when there was a chance at a second bite of the cherry. ‘ ’ve al ays anted one, ever since they came out,’ declares ike ‘ ended up buyin this one ust over ten years a o t as one that ene verland had converted a e years a ter they came out, as a part o their treme o t op ran e ‘ t as be ore their con stu came alon and as too much at the time, but then sa the same vehicle bein

advertised by a private seller a hile a ter and sort o umped on it then ’ or the ori inal 2 1 blockbuster, ara ro t’s o n modi ed De ender as one o ust three vehicles created or the movie he limited-edition sho room models, mean hile, ere restricted to a production run of just 2 units, made up o the tation Wagons and the 110 Double Cabs. nd, later rather than sooner, one o the short wheelbase Defenders has ound its ay into ike’s hands

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LAND ROVERS EXPERTS BUSINESS ESTABLISHED OVER 20 YEARS HIGH EXPERTISE USING LATEST JLR TECHNOLOGY o ive you an idea o ust ho bi a part o ike’s li e the De ender no is, you only have to speak to him about his garage. ‘ t as al ays in my head to do the house and the lo t conversion, and then nally the ara e ’ve desi ned the ara e around the and over, even accounting for the height and dimensions o the door t as the rand plan, as they say,’ reveals ike ‘ ’ve tried to keep the De ender hal decent, but use it or ork and it’s been used like a do in many ays, it’s still a real orkhorse,’ says ike o try and keep it in decent nick, ho ever, ike’s omb over – conveniently kno n as ara – has recently come back rom ere ord a ter a seven-month rebuild, in hich it received a alvanised bulkhead to ensure its long-term future. ith ust , miles on the clock, the De ender didn’t need a ne chassis, but instead as treated inside and out ith u eld’s reputable protection products here’s no a Discovery transfer box deep within the bowels of the beast, hile the suspension is runnin heavy-duty ld an mu shocks and springs on the rear. ecause the as converted to a so t-top previously – and ike’s i e had started callin it the ind a on – ike had sourced a ne top, sides and full-size doors (rather than the existing split-tops) from a breakers prior to the rebuild, ith the ne elements bein resprayed in Bonatti Grey. he e tent o ere ord ’s ork oes beyond body and en ine ork,

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Sense of Adventure Land Rovers and adventures go hand in hand, which is why Richard Barnett converted his Discovery purely with adventure in mind

hen you own a Land over, it’s the lobetrottin adventures that you dream o most ou can tell yoursel that you’re happy enou h usin your 11 De ender to drive the kids to school, or that you en oy ust tinkerin and makin sure your eries hasn’t lost a atal amount o uid to your drive ay, but is that really the e tent o your curiosity here are plenty o reen val enthusiasts out there that sho you really can live or overlandin ake ichard arnett, or instance man o Discovery, in more ays than one, ichard didn’t ust see his and over as a ticket to o on distant adventures, but instead actively converted his Disco to become the per ect overland truck o ever, it be an ith ichard a in enviously at his mate’s and over

‘ very time sa it, the truck as immaculate, so said, you ever ant to sell it, let me kno ,’ recalls ichard t the time, the and over as a re ular di Discovery, nished in blue ut a lot has chan ed since then t as seven years a o hen the Discovery as relin uished into ichard’s possession, by hich time he had already e perienced his rst e pedition hilst travellin ith tlas verland on one o their yrenees treks ‘ he yrenees trip as around ten years a o and ave me the taste hen the Discovery came alon ,’ smiles ichard orocco and orsica ere also ticked o the list, a ain hilst usin tlas verland, but no at the heel o the blue Discovery omehere alon the line, thou h, the blue e terior trans ormed into the yello comple ion you see here

Words: Mike Trott Pictures: Mike Trott, David Sharp, Richard Barnett ichard reveals, ‘ he amel rophy idea came about a ter bou ht it ’d al ays anted one o them, but could never usti y the askin price o ent and ot some yello paint and stickers instead ’ o sho o the Discovery’s ne paint ob, ichard celebrated ith another overland trip, this time to the ed e o the rctic ircle and the depths o candinavia p until this point, ichard and his partner had been usin roo tents – at rst a o lin oon and then latterly their pre erred a olina – and or a time this as a per ectly acceptable setup ut an even better setup, dreamt up by ichard, as soon to become a reality ‘ he problem as that e ound hen the eather turned bad e didn’t really have any here to o,’ e plains ichard ‘ he a nin ould provide a

bit o protection, but ust didn’t cut it limbin up and do n the ladder, especially a ter a drink or t o, that asn’t oin to cut it either ’ o hen the Discovery started sho in si ns o corrosion on the rear, ichard decided that rather than eld the issue a ay or a year or so, it as time to convert the truck into a proper overlandin camper uilt on his ara e oor ith the help rom a e mates, ichard constructed a ne rear rame and body or the Discovery that ould allo or sleepin inside the vehicle, hilst still housin all the kit needed on such e peditions ‘ he hole thin ended up bein abricated rom scratch and took sheets do n to a metal older in ardi ,’ describes ichard ‘ didn’t ant it too ide or too bi , so it’s only three inches ider on each side than a re ular Dis-

Below: One of the main reasons for the conversion was to allow sleeping inside the Disco, which adds convenience and greater security Right: Richard carried out the build on his driveway, using sheets of metal to construct the new rear body

Above Right: The water tank and plumbing has been cleverly integrated into t ’ t torag tuat n to ma m pra t a t Right: A Bearmach 2” lift and Pro Comp shocks ensure the Discovery rides comfortably whilst out in the Moroccan desert

covery nd the thinner alls ive you lots o e tra space ’ till on the same chassis and ori inal body mounts, the Discovery no runs a mid-duty 2 li t rom earmach and ro omp shocks, hich are sli htly so ter and provide a better ride uality hen travellin across desert avin no been to orocco three times, it’s probably sa e to take ichard’s ord or it ichard continues, ‘ e thou ht about havin the bed up in the roo , but the car could have done ith bein 2 t lon er t as all planned out, thou h, ith indo s on one side and stora e on the other ’ o ards the top, there’s a solar panel, alarm and ni ht heater panel, hile a rid e sits near the rear door – hich in turn is a relatively ne addition a ter a riend olded it to aid ith interior space and stora e options hin s

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Above: Towards the roof lining at t top o t p tur ou’ pot various controls, signalling the solar panel, night heater and CO2 alarm. T r ’ a o p nt o pa or supplies and equipment are kept simple in here to minimise any issues he cabin, or e ample, is backed ith a sheet o canvas usin elcro to stop dust ettin into the rear hen on the move avin completed the conversion, it’s no surprise that ichard has been ndin any e cuse to et out into the orld ‘ e’ve no done most o the tlas verland destinations, althou h e’re lookin at ortu al ne t,’ speaks ichard ‘ orocco is the o -roader’s dream and hile the people and culture are abulous, or drivin it’s reat t’s a proper ull-on adventure ut i you’re one or rela in , orsica is probably the avourite ’ ou be in to onder hether there is any here le t or ichard to e plore, but actually one o the top priorities on the bucket list lies on the doorstep ‘ cotland is one place e’d really like to visit, or the uter ebrides to be e act,’ continues ichard ith the Discovery no a and over primed or overlandin , e’ve no doubt it on’t be lon be ore ichard can tick o another destination ‘ verlandin in a and over completed it, mate ’ Below: One of the newest alterations is the rear door, which has been sculpted to provide further storage

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A Defender’s lure is strong, but choosing the right one can be difﬁcult. For Martin Tier, his answer lay within the military models and once that initial enquiry was made, he never looked back ’d al ays had a hankerin or a De ender o ned a Disco 2 previously and movin up to a De ender seemed like the natural pro ression any hours ere spent tra lin the usual online huntin rounds, lookin or one that didn’t cost horrendous money or need to be completely rebuilt ccasionally, my search meandered to ards the military machines, but the sensible voice inside my head ave me a stern arnin and ent back to lookin at civilian 11 s

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Words and Pictures: Martin Tier hen in une last year, my inner 12-year-old completely took over and an e -military model, previously belon in to the oyal o istics orps, cau ht my eye ithonus De ender had seen these be ore, and al ays thou ht they looked brilliant, ith their e ternal roll ca e at the ront and ol ca e in the rear he ithonus pro ect carried out by the military aimed to e tend the service li e o the best 11 s they had by 2 to years ach one ould receive a

complete chassis-up rebuild, alon ith the ttin o the ca e he one that rabbed my attention as in ales, about t o and a hal hours rom my home in omerset, but it as the ri ht money and, in the ima es at least, looked reat t had been throu h some ma or sur ery, havin been converted to a di rom the 2 en ine it ould have had hilst in service ter plyin the o ner or more in ormation, learnt that he as the rst o ner a ter the D, and a ter ne otiatin ith the promise o a allon o omerset’s amous scrumpy cider, mana ed to ha le do n the price a bit be ore settin o to ales he minute sa it, loved it he pictures didn’t do it ustice, and ith the kids havin travelled up ith me, you could see they ere almost as e cited as the parent umpin up and do n in ront o them ne even insisted on ridin in the back the hole ay home ll this as about 12 months a o, and no , kilometres ’m orkin in kilometres as that’s ho the military odometer reads do n the road, ho do eel about it here’s a chance ’m still in the honeymoon phase, but to me, it’s by ar the best car have ever o ned use it every day or ork, takin my youn est lad to ru by on a unday, and takin both boys to cadets t ice a eek – even use it to take my little irl to nursery literally o every here in it t puts a smile on my ace and it makes people ho see it travelin around smile too, especially on the motor ay – here people et plenty o

chance to look at it hile ma out at mph – children and adults smile and ave at me hip the roo o at every opportunity – ho needs a t o-seat convertible hen you can have ten y little irl loves it al ays a hi hli ht hen you o in Dad’s and over – especially hen the roo is o ’d be lyin i said there hasn’t been a e issues alon the ay t is a and over and took this into account hen bou ht it othin ma or, thank ully, but still had a earbo leak that as more than likely tri ered by it suddenly doin a lot o miles, althou h the issue as easily ed brake uid leak as dia nosed rom the D valve, and touch ood that’s about it here is a small trans er bo leak, but it’s ust another minor ob to add to the list here have been a e chan es since the ac uisition, too ork in the motor trade, and a supplier kindly ave me a number plate eaturin its ori inal military re istration number removed

the horrid to pin that as in the ront bumper and replaced it ith one that should have been there did have plans to tidy the che uer plate and a small dent in the ront rille surround, but currently haven’t ainly because kno this is as it as released rom service – they’re battle scars, as it ere nd like that or me it’s not about per ection, but preservin a small piece, my small piece, o military history he crests o the on the doors are hat it le t the D ith and have been told by several e -s uaddies that they should have been removed be ore sale ut am lad that they eren’t None of this would have been possible without my boss, Rob Hopkins of WRS Motor Factors and Weston Recovery Services, himself owning several Land Rovers and pointing me in the right direction. And a thank you to my long suffering wife and children who put up with me and my mild eccentricities.

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Dealing in Diesel

hile some members and establishments of society deem diesel to be the fuel of Satan, when it comes to classic Land Rovers, it could just be the way forward. Series III prices have slowly begun

to rise and with its favourable power and re nement, it’s understandable to see fewer 2.25-litre petrol options being available, with its counterpart diesel seemingly offered in an abundance. Sure, the petrol is the sweeter motor, but if you want to capitalise on market

changes and ultimately end up with a classic that boasts bags of personality and an engine that still provides a robust work ethic, whilst bringing the agricultural charm to the surface, you can do worse that punt for one of the 2.25 diesel Series III Land Rovers.

Series I (1948-1958) If you want to be the owner of a vehicle that oozes 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 Land Rover for purists and collectors alike.

ts 1 ’s en ineerin ives 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 nished e ample, it could ell etch mega bucks.

Series II/IIA (1958-1971) In 1958, the second-generation Land 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 60-year-old vehicles start to come into their own as an investment and collector’s item A 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 Series IIA, the Series III emerged in 1971 with a few cosmetic tweaks and safety features to freshen up the model. Headlights 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

o the bulkhead – e’re not sure it’s the ull ve stars on the latest uro scale, though. he eries asn’t too dissimilar to the Series II in mechanical terms, keeping the same 2.25-litre engines throughout its production, although in 1980 the 2.25 motors switched to a

Lightweight (1968-1984) Possibly the ugly duckling of the Series and over amily – but that doesn’t mean to say you on’t nd much love for the Series Lightweights. 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 SIII LWT – built from 1972 onwards – also had its headlights switched out to the wings. These Series Lightweights throw up an e tra dimension to and over o n-

* Based on a 1976 2.25 diesel covering 3,000 miles per annum, 50-year-old driver, with green lane, off-road cover, agreed value and £100 excess

£7000-£75000 Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover, because with restored and cherished e amples no retailin here they’re at, preservation is the aim of the game. The rarer and earlier the vehicle, the higher the price tag gets. But 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 e tra thin layer o re nement over the Series I. While the engines have e cellent lon evity, they need to have been maintained properly. Be thorough in your checks, both under the hood, but also underneath the body.

£3000-£25000 more durable ve-bearin 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. It means you get a Land Rover that could have a few more stories to tell – and you have something that stands out from the crowd. hey’re a rare breed, so i you nd one, it could be worth keeping hold of.

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Pros: A ’ ment, some examples now MOT exempt, more desireable than SIII Cons: Bulkheads can rot with ease, check suspension leaves for seizing

Versions: , 09 . . cy petro , . cy diese . . cy petro produced until 1980. Stage One V8 used detuned version of the 3.5 V8 9 . Pros: Most affordable way into Series ownership, still has the Series pedigree, parts still widely available Cons: Not as desireable as earlier Series models

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Forward Controls (1962-1978) Only serious enthusiasts need continue reading here. Ownership o any or ard ontrol is not or the faint-hearted and it takes real commitment to stick with one. hese leviathans are e pensive to run and trying to get hold of some of the parts can be, quite frankly, a bit

o a ni htmare lubs can help here, though, as is often the case with any Land Rover. These vehicles offer substantial payloads i that’s the sort o thin you’re a ter, but ill also tick the bo es for huge, unnecessary and hilariously addictive fun.

Ninety/One Ten (1983-1990) he icon o the orld his is and Rover at its best: a no nonsense workhorse that can also take you just about anywhere in the world. arly e amples o the inety and One Ten are worth keeping hold of, providin they’re in ood condition, because they’re startin to be a real

collector’s item o ever, you’ll likely be searching far and wide for that pristine e ample This was the birth of the Defender, despite not bein christened o cially until 1990, and as such these Land Rovers had coil-sprung suspension, new engines – although they were

Defender Tdi (1990-1998) In 1990, the Defender name emerged and or the rst time it meant that no longer was a Defender being powered by a feeble hamster in a wheel. you’re a ter a 2 De ender, though, you might get a 200 unit but check hether it’s a De ender en ine Replacing blown units with a Disco

200Tdi is popular, so check the arrangement of the turbo and manifold to see hich one you’ve ot After the 200 followed the 300Tdi, a revised version ith a little more re nement, but just the same durability. Properly maintained, they can last for decades. Look around for one with

Defender Td5 (1998-2007) Following on from the Tdi era, Land Rover issued the Defender with its Td5 engine from 1998 to 2007. he en ine is ar uably and over’s most reliable unit and it’s a stron perormer out o the bo , althou h it does lend itself to being tuned – just make sure that any mods have been done

properly before you take the plunge and purchase. emaps, valve deletes and uprated intercoolers are a e e amples of what many have been subject to ots o po er doesn’t al ays mean happy faces. The rear of the chassis has frequent-

Defender TDCi (2007-2016) he last o the De enders ere tted ith ord ransit en ines – rst the 2 D i, ollo ed by the 2 2 D i, brou ht in to meet uro emission standards and keep the Defender alive for another few years. Sadly, these engines denoted the De ender’s s anson , the t ili ht o its

days hey ere tted ith si -speed earbo es, still had phenomenal off-road capability and even made the Defender a nice place to be. But they were still very much Defenders. The era of blinging also began and you can nd special editions out there for obscene money. If you like paying

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

There are a few issues to be aware of, though, such as the viscous couplin , hich is e pensive to replace and can be upset by simply having mismatched tyres on your a les The 1.8 petrol used to be notorious or head asket ailures, but today’s replacements are much more robust.

£8000-£35000 you’re oin to o the hole ho then hy not buy a 1 1 or ard ontrol ou’ll have a en ine harpin a ay 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 enou h to buy one?

£5000-£13000 still terribly underwhelming – and offroad capability that has still yet to be matched today. A very early 2.25 petrol 90 is a rare thing, and a beautiful one too. But perhaps try or a 2 version ith lo miles and ood history hey’re robust and as simple as they come.

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

£6000-£30000 ly been called into question, so protect the rear crossmember i it’s in ood shape, or else face the consequences. With minimal electrics, the Td5 Deender is still a D machine and you’ll be orkin on one o and over’s most notable masterpieces. Bar 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. But if you can grab a 2.2 D i and start preservin it no , you may ell never see depreciation e’re no nancial advisors, thou h

£400-£5000 The V6 is thirsty and the 2.0Di is gutless, so opt for a TD4 – but check the condition o the in ectors rst Buy a Freelander 1 and you even et a andy that’s decent o -road and doesn’t carry the usual trait o rustin a ter ve minutes t ust mi ht not have the credibility of other Green Ovals...

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Pros: Soundtrack, presence, exclusivity Cons: Fuel bill, fuel bill, parking conundrums... fuel bill Versions: inety ’90 , ne Ten, ’90 . . cy petro ’ . ’90 , . cy diese ’90 , . cy petro ’90 , . TD ’90 .

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

Versions: Defender 90, 0, 0 990 99 . 00Tdi . cy turbo diese 90 ’9 . 00Tdi . cy turbo diese 9 ’9 . 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 90, 0, 0 99 00 . Td . cy turbo diese .

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 reelanders because they’re not properly recognised as true Land Rovers. But while you should turn your nose up at the Freelander 1, the Freelander 2 actually makes for a much smarter proposition than you may think. Because of it being replaced by the

Discovery Sport, the FL2 is now an affordable option that still offers good levels o re nement, a stron 2 2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and a level of practicality that means it can make or a reat amily vehicle lus it’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there... generally.

Range Rover Classic (1970-1996) he an e over lassic is one o those vehicles that you could theoretically still use everyday, even now in the 21st entury you’re runnin a , ho ever, that may not be such a ise idea lassic Range Rovers still provide a relatively re ned and reat drive today, but they

can be thirsty i you’re not in one o the various turbo-diesel e amples hat said, i you o n one and it’s in good condition – look after it, as it will only appreciate. These vehicles are popular with collectors and even untidy e amples are startin to demand reasonable values.

Range Rover P38A (1994-2002) Many people believe the P38A Range Rover to be a bit of a menace – and o ten it’s completely usti ed i hts 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 loom ith the n act, i you nd one in ood

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

Range Rover L322 (2002-2012) ompared to the , the 22 an e Rover was a saint. Generally. Its electronic aids were far less temperamental and it delivered a ne level o lu ury to four-wheeled motoring. he d receives mi ed revie s some say it’s underpo ered hile others say it’s the best o the bunch

ommon sense ould steer you towards a TDV8, either the 3.6 or 4.4, but these are the L322s holding out for stron money otably, the petrol s are lingering with very appealing price ta s, but don’t think runnin one ould be cheap. s ith many 21st entury and

Range Rover L405 (2012-present) If you want the very best in automotive lu ury, then look no urther than the current Range Rover. The latest incarnation of Land over’s a ship an e over ei hs 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 o isn’t particularly an issue This is the last word in elegance and majestic motoring. All the engines supply copious amounts of power to your ri ht oot, hile the 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 o the rst- eneration an e Rover Sport was borrowed from the Disco 3, in fact it shared virtually identical underpinnin s, hereas today’s Sport uses the same foundations as the L405. evertheless, and over put a Range Rover in a tracksuit and at-

tempted to make a handler out of it. To some e tent they succeeded, althou h it’s no sports car despite hat 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. you’re oin to buy one, then

£2500-£21000 Do be aware of the rear diff and alde unit or costly outlays Prices are now falling thanks to the Freelander name disappearing from the production line, but for £10,000 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 ‘ s lassic may not be attainable or everyone, tidy e amples of the late four-door versions can make for an equally tidy investment.

£1500-£11000 and isn’t up to the task o the e tra weight a Range Rover carries. o or a , it’s actually more economical than the and you’ll et all the toys orkin or not r you could try and nd 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 ill require deep pockets. Drivetrain faults are becoming more frequent, so you need to look for that FSH. s a car, ho ever, 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 League footballers and people with either a link to the royal family or the dru s trade you t into some o 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 al ays oin to carry an e tra layer of prestige. Perhaps the only issue with the Sport – and it’s a bi one – is that is shares all the problems the D e periences

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Pros: Better off-road than you may economy of diesel engine Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing Versions: Two door 0 ’ , four door ’9 , S 9 ’9 . . petro 0’ , . petro ’ 9, .9 i 9 ’9 , . M turbo diese ’9 , 00Tdi 9 ’9 , 00Tdi 9 ’9 . Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality Cons: Rust (again), availability of parts for early models, V8 thirst Versions: .0 petro , . 2.5 6cyl turbo-diesel.

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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

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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

RR Sport Mk2 (2013-present) The second-generation Range Rover Sport has also been on a diet to save over 400kg, just like the current daddy Range Rover, the L405. That means that even this big bruiser is relatively economical hen spec’d with the SDV6 motor.

ome on’t like the amboyant posture, while others will love it. But no one can knock the performance. It feels incredibly light for such a big car, and i you’ve robbed a bank and can a ord the version, it’s as ood round a race track as it is on a green lane.

RR Evoque Mk1 (2011-2019) hen the an e over vo ue as launched, it si nalled ’s intent on hitting the masses. nd iven that the vo ue as, and still is, their fastest-selling vehicle, they clearly hit the brie , even i it asn’t or the traditional Land Rover owner.

hey don’t much like the ictoria Beckham connection, nor that it is the polar opposite to a De ender t’s actually still a capable thing off-tarmac, but it would rather not go down that route. evertheless, it is economical by Land Rover standards and because

RR Evoque Mk2 (2019-present) Most Range Rovers all look the same at the ront no , but the ne vo ue has adopted a similiar back end to the lar er elar t’s not ust the e terior that mimics the looks of the larger

vehicle, ho ever, as the vo ue has gained the latest Touch Pro Duo tech and a hike in quality. The main highlight of the new vo ue is the act the ma ority o the

£25000-£155000 Its recent update has seen the Velar cabin tech lter throu h to the port The only stumbling block with such a ne motor is oin to be ho to pay or it ell a kidney, maybe not necessarily your o n – or ait or prices to come tumbling down through depreciation.

£10000-£47000 there are so many out there, they have decent residuals. he onvertible as launched in 2 1 , and the are three and ve-door version. We say stick to the latter, and avoid the 2 D model hat’s a an e 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. Only the base ront- heel drive D1 vo ue escapes the electri cation

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

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Pros: Feels like a proper Rangey Cons: The petrol engine is poor on fuel economy, even as a hybrid

Range Rover Velar (2017-present) And so the Range Rover family elcomes its ourth model, con dently making it the most prominent of Land over’s sub brands t’s a vehicle desi ned to ll the ap bet een the smaller vo ue and lar er an e over port t’s a competent cruiser and has received numerous

accolades because of its particularly handsome e terior The Velar is based upon the same architecture as the Jaguar F-Pace, but has greater off-road ability than the a orementioned ood or reen val enthusiasts and it is available ith 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 a ricultural De ender and the lu ury, upper-class Range Rover. And the olihull out t succeeded t carried much o the De ender’s capabilities, but added more re nement

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

Discovery 2 (1998-2004) ollo in on rom the rst- eneration Discovery, in 1998 Land Rover gave its family SUV some minor cosmetic tweaks and a whole new power unit in the shape of the Td5. he en ine is ar uably and over’s most reliable unit and it’s a stron per ormer out o the bo , althou h it

does lend itself to being tuned – just make sure any mods have been done properly before purchasing. You can also buy a V8, but the fuel bill isn’t oin to be elcome, plus they’re more temporamental Unlike on the D1, 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 re nement, the Disco received the relatively economical 2.7 TDV6 en ine althou h the thirsty

petrol as an option and became the rst and over to be iven errain Response. If you need one vehicle in your life, this could be the one that ticks the most bo es at once Be weary of maintenance costs, especially as you approach the 105,000mile/seven-year mark that means the

Discovery 5 (2017-present) Launched a couple of years ago, this latest Discovery has received high praise in taking the utilitarian Land 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

introducin ne en ines, they’ve taken one huge step towards doing so. Having driven the latest Discovery, e can con rm that it has lost none of its versatility and is comfortably the most capable Land Rover currently on sale today. ll o the en ines have reat e -

Discovery Sport (2015-present) Brought in to replace the ageing Freelander 2, the Discovery Sport 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

reelander 2 and is no more re ned thanks to the ne t- eneration n enium Td4 engine. Land Rover is now churning out substantial units of the baby Disco, now even matchin the vo ue or pace as one of the fastest-selling vehicles to carry a green oval.

£38000-£85000 combine good economy with usable everyday performance. he interior is and over’s most advanced cabin to date, with other models e pected to ollo 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. arly Discovery 1s in ne condition are now classics and will continue to appreciate. We would recommend tryin to nd a tidy and later di e ample, but watch out for body rust – the boot oor, arches and in s etc

£1500-£8000 especially towards the back end. We 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 e ample or more creature com orts and di ocks, too

£3500-£40000 timin belt is due – it’s a body-o ob Rust is becoming more and more of an issue with these vehicles, too. The 3.0 TDV6 and SDV6 engines are even better, with monumental amounts o tor ue u ury has also increased si ni cantly in later e amples later SDV6 model is best.

£34000-£80000 ibility and, along with its increasingly upmarket – and Range Rover-esque – interior, the new Disco 5 is one of the best machines to cover long distances in, hether that’s on the road or not ike most ne and overs, it’s easy to overspend on the options, but a well-specced Sd4 is all you really need.

£15000-£50000 t’s a more usable vehicle than the an e over vo ue, thou h, and carries less of the feministic stigma that often surrounds the baby Range Rover. rab a cleverly-spec’d ech model and you could nd yoursel ith a car that can be as practical as a daddy Disco, but for a more attractive price.

Versions: D 0 .0 itre cy turbo diese , D 0 .0 itre cy turbo diese , D 00 .0 itre cy turbo diese , 0 .0 itre cy petro , 00 .0 itre cy petrol, P380 3.0-litre 6cyl petrol. Pros: Very stylish, interior, choice of engines, driven verdict soon... Cons: Could hurt the bigger Sport P £100K Versions: 00Tdi . 9 ’9 , 00Tdi . se 9 ’9 , . 9 ’9 .

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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: . TD , . 0 ’09 , .0 TD 09 ’ , .0 SD present .

Pros: Off-road capability, usability for every occasion, luxury on later Cons: Maintenance costs, air comD D Versions: .0 Sd , .0 Td , .0 Si present .

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

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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 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 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 88” 200Tdi (1973). 96,130 miles. Tax, MOT exempt. Rebuilt 12 years ago, new outriggers, rear x-member, RR diffs, 24-spline axles. £8250 (inc. trailer, £7750 just LR). B’burn, Lancs. 07917 469215 10/19

Series III 88” Petrol (1980). Rebuilt. Refurbished original components. Parabolics. Chassis, bulkhead rebuilt to original eciﬁc tio . . £12000 ono. Mid Essex. 07484 622135 08/19

Series I 80” (1953). Three owners. 2.0 petrol. Seized engine. Aluminium bulkhead. Good chassis but needs welding. New rear x-member, fuel tank. £7250. Alfreton, Derbyshire. 07761 242509 07/19

Series I Fire Tender (1954). 1400 miles. Unmolested, no eldi tc i or ﬁlli . 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” (1962). 55,000 miles. Fairey overdrive, free-wheeling hubs. Original chassis, new outriggers, rear x-mem. Bare metal resto, engine overhaul. £12550. Clitheroe, Lancs. 07514 051150 09/19

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 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 III 88” Hard Top (1979). 76,000 miles. Original bodywork, solid vehicle. New seats, exhaust, rad and door tops. Some history. £7750. Buckfastleigh, Devon. 07899 911855 (please text) 10/19

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 109” Hardtop (1975). Tax and MOT exempt. 2.25 diesel. Overdrive, free-wheeling hubs. Good runner. Chassis very good. Possible P/X for SWB Landy. £7000. Blackpool, Lancs. 07846 395256 10/19

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

Series III Ex-MOD 109” FFR 24V Hardtop. MOT July ‘20. Arctic heater, insulated, twin tanks, new rear crossmember. Pull-out radio table. VGC for the year. £7000. Deting, Kent. 07594 566344 09/19

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

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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

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Defender 90 300Tdi (1997). Fully restored to an excellent standard, galvanised chassis and full respray. Loads of new parts, practically a new truck. Thousands spent. £16500. Exeter, Devon. 07969 602684 09/19

Series III LWT (1983). Full MOT. Extensively rebuilt. Exceptional condition. New chassis, springs, brakes, tyres, recon gearbox, unleaded conversion, resprayed. £17995 ovno. Northampton. 07966 134526 07/19

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. £4800. Benson, Oxon. 07535 027309 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. £7500. Norfolk. 07501 466060 07/19

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 2.4 TDCi XS. 90,000 miles. BFGs, roof rack, ladder, tinted windows, side steps, snorkel, tow bar, A-bar. £22000. Available from Harris-Mayes Cars. 07432 668242 Trade

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

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

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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. £5000 ono. Kettering, Northants. 07592 716210 07/19

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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 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 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 2.4 TDCi XS Double Cab. 14,000 miles. Used on private estate. New MOT. PX available. Immaculate condition. 3-months warranty. £29000. Available from Harris-Mayes Cars. 07432 668242 09/19

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

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

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

Defender 90 300Tdi (1997). 92,000 miles. SORN. Re-upholstered seats, night heater, spare bearings, prop and rock guards. New tyres, snorkel and spare bonnet. £12500 ono. Berks. 07747 474748 10/19

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 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

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 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

Land Rover 90 (1989). MOT Dec ‘19. Discovery 300Tdi engine, galv chassis. Good solid oor ou d roofed c r eted. Lifted, snorkel. Never used off-road. £6750 ovno. Hull, East Yorks. 07394 075355 09/19

Defender 90 Td5 County (2003). 204,000 miles. Full MOT. FSH. Solid truck, some marks. Recent work: new fuel u e u t clutc eel. £9900. Hailsham, East Sussex. 07921 577925 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 110 Td5 Special Vehicle (2000). Full MOT. VGC. New g’box, clutch, turbo, brakes, fuel pump. Genuine parts. Secure back (ex-BT). Chassis, bulkhead very good. £8500. 07912 645867 06/19

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

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RR Classic 3.9 V8 Soft Dash (1995). 105,000 miles. MOT April ‘20. Jap import, Brooklands kit, special order paint, retrimmed. £21000. Chislehurst, Kent. 07730 405708 10/19

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

Discovery 2 Td5 Pursuit (2004). . odiﬁed. o led. No sunroofs – no leaks. New batt, clutch, rear airbags, injector seals, loom. £POA. lauren.r.gardner@hotmail.com 09/19

RR P38 4.6 V8 Autobiography (2001). 106,000 miles. MOT March ‘20. Partial history. Rolling resto with front axle and engine rebuilt. New batt, tyres, exhaust, g’box oil seal. £3950. Tadley, Hants. 01189 814021 10/19

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

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 Hi-Cap Tipper (2002). Comes with Hi-Cap trailer. Massive extras. Please ring for additional details. £12950 no VAT. May part exchange if it helps. Worcester. 07711 591000 12/18

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

RR Classic 3.9 EFI V8 (1992). 168,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘19. Electric leather seats (working). New tailgate, two batts, sunroof needs seal replacement. New tyres. £3999 ono. Manchster. 07765 665992 10/19

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

110 Ex-MOD Winterised (1991). 55,400 miles. MOT Jan ‘19. 2.5 NA diesel. Bulkhead, rear x-member, chassis excellent. New exhaust, batt, props, water pump. £5650 ono. Aldershot, Hants. 07948 909380 11/18

Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 GS (2007). 124,000 miles. Just had full service, new gamblers and oil pump. Full MOT. Seven-seater. £6995. Available from Marrion 4x4, West Midlands. 01922 492765 Trade

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 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 1 Early 200Tdi (1989). ece t boot oor cambelt, water pump. Rolling resto. Rare three-door. Original radio, service and owner’s book. Heritage cert. £2500. Birmingham. 07694 450448 12/18

Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 HSE (2008). 105,000 miles. MOT July ‘20. Auto. Seven seats. Full service history. Excellent condition. Low mileage. £7500. Fareham, Hampshire. 07881 812873 10/19

Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 (2007). 157,000 miles. MOT March ‘19. Auto. Seven seats. VGC. PSH. Good bodywork. Full leather, reverse camera, parking sensors. £4900. Wolverhampton, West Mids. 07577 215201 11/18

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Unit 1 Riverside Works, Todmorden Road, Littlebrough, OL15 9EG 01706 378784 | www.greenbros4x4.co.uk

Independent Land Rover Specialist

01299 250174 • www.apbtrading.co.uk

MM 4x4

Mid Cornwall 4x4

Independent Land Rover Specialist

North West England

West England

Foundry 4x4 Ltd

West Winner, Eversley Centre, Eversley, Hants, RG27 0LY info@safari-engineering.co.uk www.safari-engineering.co.uk

www.foundry4x4.co.uk

info@foundry4x4.co.uk • 01495 725544

MM 4x4 Quality Servicing, Repairs and MOTs Restoration services for Classic Vehicles

www.ca4x4.co.uk

C&A 4x4 Ltd, Norfolk Rd, Colne, Lancashire BB8 9JH Tel: 01282 868874 or 01282 861503

Worldwide LR

Land Rover Parts Specialists 77a Sandon Road, Southport, Lancashire, PR8 4QD

www.worldwidelr.co.uk enquiries@ or

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A1 British 4x4 Specialists Independent Servicing and Performance Specialists for Land Rover Vehicles. Unit 4, Fernhill Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5BG

www.a1british4x4.co.uk enquiries@a1british4x4.co.uk • 0161 763 4300

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Essex, Rochford and District 4x4 Club Rayleigh, Essex Hilll N Ditch Mouldsworth, Cheshire

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Protrax

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28 September Kirton Off Road Centre Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

29 September

Fontwell,West Sussex

Cowm Leisure Whitworth, Lancashire

15 September

Devil’s Pit

Slab Common, Hampshire

Explore Off Road Silverdale, Stoke-on-Trent

Frickley 4x4

1 September

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Green Lane Convoy Events 26-27 August

14-15 September

28-29 September

UK Landrover Events Cumbria/Yorkshire

Atlas Overland Wessex

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29 August

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5-6 October

UK Landrover Events Eden District

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4x4 Adventure Tours Welsh Marches

31 August

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Protrax Wiltshire

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1 September

21-22 September

7-11 October

UK Landrover Events Durham Dales

4x4 Adventure Tours North Yorkshire

Ardent Oﬀ Road Coast to Coast

6-8 September

Onelife Adventure Yorkshire

12 October

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Protrax Wales

UK Landrover Events Lake District

7-8 September

Trailmasters Yorkshire

12-13 October

4x4 Adventure Tours North Wales

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