The Landy - April 2020

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and Rover restoration specialist, Arkonik, have relaunched back into the UK market and have celebrated doing so by unveiling one of their most unique builds to date.

As you will have seen in this very magazine, Arkonik has a long and established track record of building extraordinarily exquisite Land Rovers and exporting them to the USA, but now customers in the UK will be able to get in on the action, too.

The relaunch into the UK coincides with Land Rover’s own reinvention of the Defender, having ceased production of the legendary British automobile four years ago. But Arkonik’s hiatus from the UK market has been even longer, with the Somerset-based firm having focused on North America for the last decade.

Arkonik has now exported over 270 rebuilt Land Rovers to date, and while the company will continue to prioritise customers in the US and Canada, the firm is now extending its expertise back into the home market.

To mark Arkonik’s return to the UK market, a special restoration was commissioned, paying homage to the first vehicle Arkonik Founder Andy Hayes ever purchased. Christened ‘UJO’ after its number plate, this special Defender is based upon a 1983 Stratos Blue V8-powered 110 that Andy bought back

in 2006. It was that vehicle that planted the seed from which Arkonik would bloom, growing into one of the world’s top Land Rover restoration specialists.

Arkonik say the reincarnation of UJO is ‘the most powerful, most tech-laden vehicle they have ever built’ and will serve as an illustration to prospective customers as to what Arkonik can achieve in the restoration process.

Speaking at the launch of UJO, Andy said: ‘This vehicle represents our past, our present and our future and the first right-hand drive vehicle we have built in many years, I still keep getting in the wrong side to drive it!

‘The truck is both an accolade and a research device. It has many unique contemporary modifications but is instantly recognisable as an early machine. UJO is our team’s interpretation of a true restomod. For us it is the best of old, the new, and ourselves.’

UJO will be featuring in our next issue, where you’ll be able to read about some of the upgrades available from Arkonik’s new SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) division that has just opened in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Harris-Mayes Open Day 4th April 2020 10:00 - 14:00

Davanti partners as official tyre supplier for North West 4x4 Response Tyre manufacturer, Davanti, has announced a new partnership with North West 4x4 Response, which will see the charity utilise Davanti’s acclaimed all-terrain tyre across their fleet.

The organisation relies on volunteers with 4x4s to aid the community in times of emergency, operating across the counties of Cheshire and Lancashire, but also further afield when required.

Whether it’s dealing with floods or heavy snowfall in the winter, or even contending with wildfires in the summer,

North West 4x4 Response take it upon themselves to see that supplies reach the community even in the most remote areas, but also ensure medical teams including midwives and firefighters can still fulfil their roles.

And with Davanti now supplying their extremely capable Terratoura all-terrain tyre to the fleet of 4x4s within the charity, volunteers should find carrying out their selfless work that bit easier.

‘North West 4x4 Response is made up purely of volunteers,’ said chairman

Above: Davanti Tyres Sales Director Sean Maddocks officially launches the new partnership with charity Liaison Officer Nigel Gladman, volunteer Tam Doerfel Hill and Chairman John Forsdick

John Forsdick. ‘We use our own vehicles and are wholly reliant on fundraising to support our efforts.

‘Having tested Terratoura comprehensively we’ve been very impressed with its performance in extremely challenging situations. It has handled everything we have thrown at it.

‘Working with Davanti to offer Terratoura to our members will ease the cost burden on them. That makes a real difference to our volunteers as having access to top-quality equipment is important.’

Davanti’s Terratoura will be fitted to the charity’s fleet vehicles throughout this year and gives another opportunity for the manufacturer to showcase their impressive rubber, with the Terratoura being a tyre we ourselves hold in high regard. Furthermore, first responder medical kits and a defibrillator has also been donated by Davanti to the charity.

Visit www.nw4x4response.co.uk to learn more about th charity, or head to www.davanti-tyres.com to discover more about Davanti’s range.

All Land Rover, Classic Car Owners and Enthusiasts are welcome to bring your cars along.

All models are welcome at this event which is set to provide a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles and to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

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Historic lanes need your help!

The Green Lane Association has launched a major appeal for funds to help pay for repairs to a quartet of Britain’s most iconic rights of way. The lanes, which are situated in Wrexham, Gwynedd and Denbighshire, have been damaged by harsh weather, water erosion and irresponsible use – meaning their future will be in jeopardy unless the necessary remedial work is done.

The lanes are Happy Valley and Carn March Arthur, between Tywyn

and Machynlleth; Bastard Lane, north of Machynlleth; and The Wayfarer, between Llandrillo and Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog. Of these, Bastard Lane is voluntarily restricted to being driven downhill only; the others are subject to full voluntary restraint.

GLASS has been hard at work over the winter months, taking part in discussions and planning meetings with Denbigh, Wrexham and Gwynedd County Councils, Snowdonia National Park Authority and local landowners.

The result is a schedule of works agreed for each of the four lanes.

Happy Valley: Significant stone filling is required on saturated land which has been damaged over time by repeated heavy storms combined with irresponsible use by rogue drivers when the ground has been too wet to sustain motor vehicle use. Approximately 100 tons of stone will be helicoptered in by Snowdonia National Park Authority.

GLASS, which is to provide the funding, says the project will ensure that the work is carried out to a standard that will be sustainable in poor weather and with continued usage.

Carn March Arthur: Once again as a consequence of irresponsible vehicle use combined with prolonged very wet conditions, this lane just south of Happy Valley is now punctuated by waterholes big enough to swallow a vehicle.

Working with Snowdonia National Park, GLASS will fund works to fill these holes with local stone in order to repair the surface and improve water drainage.

The Wayfarer: This lane is sustainable along most of its length but contains a short boggy section where railway sleepers carry the right of way over the wet ground. These have been disturbed over time and need to be replaced.

Working with Denbighshire and Wrexham county councils, as well as Natural Resources Wales (the latter because some of the land has SSSI status), GLASS will help fund a programme of works including drainage improvements, bridge repairs, signage and barriers to prevent off-piste driving, as well as remedial work to the sleepers.

Bastard Lane: Drainage problems on this lane have been highlighted by Natural Resources Wales – as, shamefully, has an issue with littering around a set of rock steps. Work will improve surface drainage, preventing further water erosion, and a clean-up day will be organised to clear the area of litter.

Signage will be installed by Snowdonia National Park Authority, formalising the current request for downhill use only.

In order to pay for this work, GLASS is hoping to raise £30,000 through crowdfunding donations via Just Giving. ‘We have numerous projects all over the UK,’ says the organisation.

‘We’ll be digging into our fighting fund to complete each project, but the shortfall needs to be covered by donations.

These are the big ones and we can’t do it without your help!’

GLASS says it’s highly unlikely that surplus funds will be left over following the work – but that if they are, the money will be ring-fenced for future maintenance work on these four rights of way.

‘With your help,’ the organisation says, ‘we can ensure that some of the most well-known lanes in the UK are preserved for us all to drive for years to come.’ You can play your part by visiting www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ greenlaneassociation – and by making sure everyone you know who drives a 4x4 or enjoys visiting the countryside is also aware of this major initiative.

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PJPG sets sights on 2020 show season Words: Mike Trott Picture: PJPG If you’re not familiar with the Land Rover Discovery, then you’re probably reading the wrong publication. But for those of you who are acquainted with these brilliantly versatile machines, you’ll know last year was a very important landmark for the model.

2019 marked the Discovery’s 30th anniversary – and three decades since Land Rover saved itself from extinction by launching this now much-loved family SUV. While not everyone points to the original Discovery as the ‘Solihull Saviour’, there can be no denying its importance to Land Rover over the years.

In fact, it’s one of the many reasons why clubs such as the Project Jay Preservation Group (PJPG) are growing all the time. This club in particular aims to preserve, but also educate people about these historic vehicles, specifically the early Discovery vehicles which are now beginning to be recognised as true collectible classics.

Few examples of the early Discovery 1 remain, in particular the iconic three-

door variants, with many of them having succumbed to the notorious rust issues they became renowned for. But while the PJPG is around, then hopefully fewer Discoverys will reach the same fate.

The club is constantly on the lookout for shows and events that they can attend in order to promote these rare machines and they have already ensured their presence will be felt across the upcoming show season.

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Clubs ready up for Nationals Words: Ruth Smith Pictures: ALRC Land Rover clubs across the country are gearing up for the annual ALRC National Rally, with this year’s Nationals being held at Bilsington Priory in Kent.

While the venue is brand-new to the event, and only a mere seven miles from the nearest beach, it won’t be sandcastles making the headlines come the end of May. This year’s Nationals are being headed up by the well-known and widely loved Charles Darby, as the Bilsington estate opens its gates from noon on Wednesday 20 May for campers.

Competition will commence on Saturday 23 May, running through to the following Saturday and promising some interesting and challenging trials grounds, with a fabulous comp safari

course also scheduled in to clock over five miles in length.

Always a family-friendly event, this year features the additional activities of a treasure hunt (no spades or metal detectors required!) and a prestigious dog show.

Early bird discounts are available for bookings received before Friday 13th March, with an online bookings facility now up and running to make life easier.

To book your slot at the 2020 National Rally, or for more information on the event, visit www.alrc.co.uk

in March, to the Gaydon Land Rover Show in May and Billing Off-Road Show in July, there will be numerous opportunities for Discovery enthusiasts to show their appreciation for these sainted 4x4s and to marvel at some of the earliest examples still being kept in the prime of their lives today.

If you would like to enlist and become a member of the Project Jay Preservation Group or simply find out where and when you can pay them a visit, head over to www.pjpg.co.uk

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Picture: Andy Kendall The South Wales Land Rover Club (SWLRC) is gearing up for a special event later this spring.

After debuting in 2018 and proving hugely popular in its first two outings, the Welsh Festival of Land Rovers returns in May, with the SWLRC hosting the event at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells.

Taking place across the 16 and 17 May, the festival is essentially a Land Rover display making up part of the Royal Welsh Smallholding & Countryside Festival and will comprise of Land Rovers of all shapes and sizes.

Registration for displaying your own Land Rover is now open, with each displayed vehicle providing free entry to the showground for the driver and one passenger.

Furthermore, camping is available across the weekend and is free to exhibitors, while the event itself will open from 8am to 6pm both across the Saturday and Sunday.

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ot that you’d think it, but spring is quickly approaching us and that marks the start of the Land Rover show season.

Forget winter storms and snowy blizzards, the only flurry you need to worry about for the next several months is the whirlwind of Land Rover events coming your way.

For starters, the Great British Land Rover Show has reignited its April edition of the event and will be hosting the season opener at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire on Sunday 19 April.

Further Land Rover festivals and celebrations will follow in hot pursuit, with the Gaydon Land Rover Show hosted by the British Motor Museum being held on 9 May, while the Billing Land Rover Fest will return for the end of June.

With any luck, the weather will have picked up by summer and friends and families, along with our own Land Rovers, can revel in the outdoor shows designed with the Green Oval fanatic in mind.

The Billing Off Road Show will also return at the end of June, before Beaulieu’s Simply Land Rover Show gears up on the 12 July.

Land Rover clubs across the country always make the August Bank Holiday a special occasion, before the show season resumes after the summer with the Peterborough Land Rover Show.

And how else could the year round off than with another rendition of the Great British Land Rover Show, heading back to its usual wineter home at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.

If you’re looking to get out there in 2020 and see some Land Rovers in action, purchase parts for your own machine or just enjoy a Green Oval day out, you really are spoilt for choice.

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Words: Tim Gibson Does the name Gerry Boucher mean anything to you?

I confess that it wasn’t one I recognised when I encountered it in a news story in the Land Rover press earlier this year. The piece was reporting on Gerry’s death last November, and it caught my eye because of his significance to a crucial moment in Land Rover’s history.

Gerry was a key member of the team that converted Buick’s V8 engine into the Rover eight-pot that many Green Oval enthusiasts regard as the company’s finest ever power plant.

He remanufactured it to suit British off-roaders rather than American luxury saloons. By the time they’d

finished with it, Gerry reckoned it was barely recognisable from the engine on which he and the team originally set to work.

Just pause for a moment and think about Gerry’s contribution to the Land Rover legacy. The V8 featured first in the Range Rover and then in the Defender (and its antecedents) and Discovery. It was a remarkable engine, with a distinctive burble that is guaranteed to thrill any Land Rover fanatic.

Some say you can’t lay claim to the title of true enthusiast until you’ve owned a V8. That’s how central the engine is to the brand’s identity.

Imagine a Range Rover Classic without a big 3.5-litre eight-pot to push it along. It’s inconceivable that the car could have been launched without

such an engine, let alone go on to be an epoch-making vehicle. That’s what Gerry did for the marque.

Yet Gerry’s name is known only by a narrow circle of diehard enthusiasts.

People who don’t just love Land Rovers, but who spend their every waking moment exploring the company’s history, familiarising themselves with the technical details of its products, seeking to understand the feats of engineering that made it what it is today.

I’ll warrant that there are hundreds if not thousands of Gerrys throughout Land Rover’s history and hundreds if not thousands of people who have pushed the brand on to its next level.

These are the people who developed the 200Tdi, or who designed the coil-sprung live axles that featured

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on the first 90s and 110s. The people who evolved the Series III 109-inch into the Stage One V8, or the Defender into the Discovery. Those who took the Range Rover blueprint and created the P38A. And it’ll be the same for the people who worked on the new Defender.

Like it or loathe it (and, let’s be honest, we’ll all end up loving it, even if we can’t admit that just now), this car opens yet another exciting chapter in

Land Rover’s history. It couldn’t have happened without a lot of brains working away behind the scenes.

So it’s a good moment to mark the input of all those generations of Gerrys. When you next sit behind the wheel of your Solihull machine, be it a brand-new Range Rover Sport or a tired old Series II, remember who it’s made by. Thank Gerry and all the others. Without them, the Land Rover name would be nothing.

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Hotting Up Chilly, isn’t it? This is the time of year when off-road enthusiasts all around Britain are busy working away on their vehicles for the forthcoming season – but how much more efficiently would they be doing it if they weren’t freezing to death in the process?

It’s particularly bad if you’re outside working on your driveway, but even the average domestic garage is pretty unwelcoming at this time of year. That’s why one of the various new Clarke heating solutions from Machine Mart could be the key to getting your project done, or indeed still being alive to enjoy it once you’ve finished it.

First off, the Little Devil II is one of Clarke’s range of turbo fan gas heaters.

These burn propane to provide a heat output of up to 131kW, with variable output control on some models and a stainless steel casing across the range.

Prices start at £95.98 including VAT.

For small to medium work spaces, Clarke’s electric heaters use stainless elements and have adjustable outputs as well as thermostatic control. The range spans outputs from 3-30kW and includes a variety of units to suit everything from a small garage to a decent sized industrial unit, with fan assistance on some models. Prices start at £59.98, again including the VAT. Finally, if you really don’t want to leave anything to chance you can spring for one of Clarke’s diesel or paraffin fired space heaters. These belt out up to 61.5kW and come with fuel tanks of up to 53 litres, allowing a run time of as much as 13.5 hours. Featuring a stainless steel combustion chamber and variable thermostatic control, as well as wheels and handles on all but the most basic model, these beasts cost from £226.80. Mind you, if the driveway is your workshop you might consider

investing in an infra-red site heater from the very top of the range – if a price of £778.80 doesn’t scare you away.

Plenty of options there, then. To find out more, and indeed to buy direct, www.machinemart.co.uk is the place to go.

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ook at the raft of Range Rovers being made in Solihull today and you’ll be in no doubt that these are some of the most luxurious vehicles in the entire world.

The Range Rover, along with its more sporting and smaller siblings, is an icon of British motoring, but also a staple of automotive excellence.

However, while these lavish SUVs are synonymous with extravagance and glamour, the reality is that early Range Rovers were simply more user-friendly in their on-road character than their Series counterparts. These were still vehicles derived from agricultural roots and early interiors could just as easily be given the hosing down treatment, an action few would dream of carrying out on a brand-new Range Rover.

Nevertheless, people’s demands for increased luxury and better quality never stops. So by the time Land Rover reached the 1980s, plans were being put in place to develop a Range Rover with greater civility and comfort.

In 1981, the first in a series of three limited edition models was released

by Land Rover, bringing in higher levels

of standard equipment and fancier finishes for these exclusive Range Rovers. In the process, they created the undisputable ‘car for all reasons’.

The collection of vehicles in question obtained their name after the first iteration appeared in Vogue magazine, spawning the label that would be used across all three versions. As mentioned, the first series of In Vogue Range Rovers were launched in 1981, comprising of the then-familiar two-door body dressed in a smart Vogue Blue colourway with twin pinstripes adorning the flanks.

Above: The cool box sets the Mk2 In Vogue apart from the Mk1 which had a picnic hamper instead, but the Mk3 possessed both Below: ‘In Vogue’ Range Rovers had carpet lining the cabin and burr walnut featuring on the doors

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Mechanically, there was no change from the 3.5-litre V8 and four-speed manual set-up that Range Rovers had become associated with, but things developed further with the introduction of the second series of In Vogue vehicles.

Which is exactly what we have here.

The familiar Rover V8 remained on board, but when the second series of In Vogue machines followed just a year later they were the first Range Rovers to be fitted with an automatic transmission from the factory. It may have been an attempt to provide a more sophisticated driving experience – but with the gearbox in question being the Chrysler A727 Torqueflite unit which had just the three speeds, in actual fact the gearbox gained a reputation for being a bit of a nuisance.

The other key difference with the second incarnation compared to the original In Vogue lies in its body style. A number of aftermarket companies were offering four-door conversions of the Range Rover even in the late Seventies, but here Land Rover deployed their own expertise and created the four-door

body that eventually became the norm on later Range Rover Classics.

There were other reasons why you’d want one of these UK-only models, too. The Mk2 In Vogue was offered in a choice of Nevada Gold and Sierra Silver paint finishes, once again with coachline detailing down the sides, and an interior trimmed in bronze brushed nylon with detachable velour cushions fitted to the head restraints.

This particular example has recently come back from South Africa after it was exported out there by its previous owner back in the Nineties. The polished American walnut wood door trims became a theme across the In Vogue models, with this second series vehicle also having the optional air conditioning installed and the trademark insulated picnic cool box.

The fact that head and arm rests were seen as extras when these limited edition cars were unveiled illustrates just how far we’ve come since the early 1980s. And another indicator is the price of these machines when they were new – £16,700 or thereabouts.

Finally, in 1983, the third series of In Vogue Range Rover was revealed, with all units built as four-door models and finished in a muted Derwent Blue.

Right: The Mk2 In Vogue was the first Range Rover to be fitted with an auto. The three-speed Torueflite unit was strong but not very refined

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Below Right: That big block at the front is the optional air-con unit, sat in front of the usual 3.5-litre V8 They also had carpet-lined interiors and walnut wood door furnishings, but what sets this model apart – and in turn makes it very collectible – is the fact the Mk3 In Vogue came with both the picnic hamper and cool box.

It’s the minor details that set a good product apart from a special one. And in these rare Range Rovers you can see the details Land Rover included to set its upmarket off-roader on a journey towards a more glamorous life.

And they haven’t looked back since.

With each update and generation, the Range Rover has evolved into an ever more luxurious vessel of elegance.

They are the go-to luxury SUV – but it started with no more than some polished American wood and a picnic hamper. Funny how things catch on…

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If that doesn’t sound all that appealing and maybe you’d like a bit more ‘alone time’, then perhaps contemplate buying a Land Rover.

Any Land Rover will suffice – they all have many problems, which means that any model you choose is bound to fill up your diary for the next eight years. Even better, you’ll have all the alone time you could want.

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott While the rest of the household will be nice and toasty inside, you’ll be fumbling around in the garage or on the driveway wondering why you’re suffering from an onset of hypothermia.

You’ll love it.

Plus, when you return to your dwellings, nobody will want to go near you for fear of being made to look like a chimney sweep. It really is a very satisfying hobby to pursue.

Of course, I’m taking the Michael a little bit, as the above only happens probably 95% of the time. But still, a Land Rover will always be able to provide jobs for you to do and it can be the ideal subject on which to base your spare time.

A few years ago, back in 2016, Sean Hooker happened to be driving passed a garage in Hull.

‘I was after a 200Tdi and this one caught my eye,’ recalls Sean. ‘It had low miles and I bought it on that basis.’

The Land Rover in question was a Defender, and a particularly early one, too. When Sean first purchased the Defender it also looked a little different, having started off in life as a Station Wagon version.

In the initial stages, Sean just ran around in it, keeping it as the vehicle was sold to him. But inevitably, changes were soon on the horizon.

‘It’s been a hobby more than anything,’ states Sean. ‘I saw it as being a

Below: Masai 4x4’s new seat covers look the part inside Sean’s Defender, as do the aluminium highlights that have also been fitted to the vehicle

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Above: The 200Tdi is a peach to work on and Sean has only had to keep this beauty serviced bit of a summer car, turning it into a toy for the weekend and something that can be used to take the family out in.’

Sean runs Chase Engines over in Silverdale, Staffordshire, so was naturally more than happy to attend to the mechanical work himself.

‘The 200Tdi is noted as being the easy one to work on, and all I’ve had to do on this is service it and keep it in good working order,’ explains Sean.

There’s been more major work carried out elsewhere on the vehicle, with the chassis having been blasted and painted, and a new set of shocks and springs installed to refresh some of the running gear.

Sean had the Defender resprayed locally, but turned to Masai 4x4 in order to acquire the finishing touches.

‘I’ve seen cars that they’ve done before, and Ferzan (owner of Masai 4x4) has got an eye for detail and knows what looks good,’ expresses Sean. ‘I went to them mainly for the accessories, so the seat covers, aluminium kit, roof and LED lights etc.’

With Masai’s accessories fitted, the 90 now looks more modern and certainly passes for handsome. The new seat covers stand out on the inside, while the soft-top canvas roof will allow Sean to enjoy the best of the outside.

And best of all, once you come to the end of a project like this, it’s funny how the rest of the household are now only too happy to reap the rewards of your alone time.

Sean’s Defender 90 is currently up for sale at the price of £19,995. If you like the idea of becoming its new owner, please give Sean a call on 01782 948183.

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Above: Unable to live without Woof on the driveway, Richard shipped the Land Rover over to Australia in 2008 where they both re-settled Below: Woof may not be a huge fan of water, but that doesn’t mean this IIA refuses to dip her toe once in a while

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he little Series IIA you see here started off in the world from the usual birthing canal of Solihull back in April 1967, and was registered in September 1968.

Unconfirmed rumours say that it was used by the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) for the first ten years, before passing through a few hands and eventually ending up in Hertford in 1988.

I was a real rev-head – Escort Mexico, 3.0-litre Capri etc. – but after going for a ride in my friend’s newly purchased ex-army 1962 Series IIA, I knew I had to have one of my own.

I saw an advert for a 1968 (also my birth year) Landy for sale in Hertford and only one outcome was ever going to happen. It was my ‘truck’ from then on – sometimes I had other vehicles that didn’t leak, rattle, smell quite so much, but they would come and go while ‘Woof’ remained. Dependable, fun and always a talking point.

Having said that, an early glitch with the clutch could have changed everything. I was quite adept at a clutch change in 1970s Ford, but after climbing under the Landy, I was totally bemused! I made a call that would change my life forever.

I had a recommendation to ring this Landy bloke over near Ware to get some help, so I did. John C. Pavey is his name, he came and took Woof away and I got a call a few days later saying I could come and pick her up, so I got a lift over to New Hole Farm in Wareside to reclaim Woof.

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Above: Some cars went, some cars stayed – but the ‘truck’ always remained John and I became the best of friends over the subsequent years, he was my best man (twice – another story) and godfather to my eldest son. He is a true gentleman and has a life story that someone really needs to write a book about… we digress.

Woof left the factory in Marine Blue livery, but by the time I got her, she was in a dark navy blue. This never really sat well with me. So being in my early twenties I took the chance to hand paint her with a camouflage tiger stripe design, utilising a second-hand truck cab at the same time. I was now very proud of the old girl.

However, being hand painted this didn’t take long to start peeling off, so a repaint in NATO radar reflective paint happened next. A dull matt green was now the persona. This lasted years – it

was never going to come off, a fact that came back to haunt me.

I trundled around most of the UK in it – down to Land’s End, up to John o’ Groats, Wales, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Somerset, Cornwall, Dorset – lots of great trips. Woof always got me home, no matter how adventurous or aggressive the off-roading was while we were away on our adventures.

A couple of those early highlights include a dash across a frozen loch, and some off-roading up a section of the River Spey. For some reason, Woof did not like deep water, no matter how much waterproofing I drowned it in, getting into the deep stuff always ended up in having to be dragged out and to wait a while for her to dry out.

2001 was a crossroads moment for Woof, with rust emerging and her

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In 2005 I took a job in Asia, but would return to the UK often, and Woof was always on hand to get me where I needed to go. In 2007 I took a different role in Australia, and re-settled. By 2008 I missed the old girl so much I exported her to Australia, and picked her up from the port of Wollongong. She started on the button and I drove her back to Sydney – over Harbour Bridge and to our new home on the northern beaches of Sydney.

One of my new activities in the land Down Under is as a volunteer at the Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club. My daily ride is now a Mini Cooper, but Woof gets used every single week, helping me and the club move our IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boats). We’ve been together 31 years now, and I can’t imagine not being able to turn to Woof in order for her to save the day. And long may it continue…

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Words and Pictures: Barrie Dunbar

For any budding overlander, Morocco has to be near the top of the bucket list. Those yet to venture here will be surprised and mesmerised, whilst those who have been before always come back for more. But especially when travelling with Active 4x4 Adventures…

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n a few moments, you’ll be reading about a very specific 4x4 tour of Morocco. Its itinerary and construct has developed from the culmination of over 25 years’ worth of exploring the most remote and unspoiled parts of the Maghreb region – the real Morocco, consisting of areas well off the beaten track and unknown to tourists.

The route takes in all the very best for the intrepid traveller; from the Rif Mountains in the north, southward through the Cedar Forests, before traversing the majestic High Atlas Mountains, followed by a lengthy crossing of the Sahara Desert, and concluding with an

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exhilarating ascent of the beautiful and isolated Anti-Atlas Mountains.

Fascination lurks around every corner, afforded as much by the local inhabitants as by the impressive geology, flora and fauna. Throughout the journey, no stone is left unturned in the quest to experience genuinely exotic Morocco, whilst the off-roading is guaranteed to provide some the most memorable experiences you’ll ever encounter at the wheel of a Land Rover. And best of all, the adventure is perfectly scheduled in the springtime, when the temperatures are warm but not too hot. Your Land Rover will be thankful.

Highlights of the tour include travelling through isolated areas where few humans roam, seeing the country and its people in their true sense away from the tourist-hit hotspots, and witnessing landscapes that bring into question whether you’re still on Planet Earth.

Indeed, if you’re wanting to be spaced out then the wild camping amidst the huge pink- hued dunes of Erg Chigaga with the Milky Way clearly visible above should do the trick.

Experience the Sahara and the need for self-sufficiency at its earnest, follow semi-nomadic Berbers as they herd their dromedaries through the vast backdrop and take in the exhilaration of quad biking and off-roading, or maybe just catch a ride on a camel up some of the staggering dunes.

There’s even time for a BBQ feast fresh from the braai and a chance to show your haggling skills at one of the many souks in Marrakech.

But firstly, the whole adventure starts with a straightforward ferry crossing into the Port of Tanger-Med. Following this, the tour embarks southwards through the Moroccan interior, meandering through the beautiful Rif Mountains as the Land Rovers breeze past fragrant pine trees, and arriving at Azrou located on the northern edge of the enchanting Cedar Forests – home to raucous troops of North Africa’s primate, the Barbary Ape.

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Above: Camels seek refuge from the midday heat where they can Left: Preparing for Morocco means preparing for any season

desert to endure prior to reaching the Sahara. The ambient temperatures get higher, vegetation becomes sparser and the rocky terrain gradually gives way to tracts of sand and intermittent arrangements of mini-dunes. For many people, the desert is the main attraction, though personally I feel it’s

the combination of both mountain and desert which makes Morocco such an exceptional experience.

Having navigated the High Atlas, fuel tanks and reserves are brimmed, and supplies of bread and water are replenished on the way to camp, situated at the foot of the dunes of Erg

Chebbi. From here, the following few days will entail remote desert crossing, negotiating shifting areas of deep sand and stony hamada, with salt pans lodged in between.

First though, we motor to the top of the golden sands of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Not in our cars this time, but on

500cc quad bikes, the ideal makings of the first adventure activity of this tour.

It’s a truly wonderful experience, the automatic transmission quads making it fully inclusive for the whole group, from the die-hard petrolheads to the most novice beginners, including confident children.

And later, for those who enjoy a more peaceful ascent of the dunes, in the evening the group gets to enjoy a camel trek to the top, and watch the sun set over the horizon, before returning to camp for another legendary BBQ

feast. Delicious catering ensures that adventurers return again and again.

Crossing the desert south-westerly from Merzouga to Foum Zguid is an other-worldly experience, and camping out under the Milky Way is as wondrous and enchanting as the diverse landscapes and terrain which we encounter along the journey.

Travelling parallel to and just north of the Algerian border, the valiant voyage passes as many old military forts as it does desert kasbahs. Many of the forts are still manned, by friendly sol-

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diers grateful for a little company and temporary respite from the boredom of their remote isolated postings, as they check our passports and record details of our movements.

Eventually, the convoy reaches the pink complexion of the Erg Chigaga dunes, where camp is made and another mouth-watering BBQ is consumed.

The more energetic travellers can take the opportunity before dinner to hike to the apex of the highest adjacent dune and relish the dazzlingly sunset.

After skimming across the seemingly endless Bonneville-like salt pan of Lac Iriki, you’ll wave goodbye to the desert at the garrison town of Foum Zguid, from where you’ll move onto Morocco’s hidden gem, the Anti-Atlas. Lesser known than the popular High Atlas, the mountains of the Anti-Atlas boast all of the positives and none of the negatives of its better known counterpart.

Blessed by nature with incredible gorges, canyons and mesmerising rock formations, travelling through this area offers one marvel after another. Having explored the region since 1995, I am fortunate to be able to take my clients where others don’t go, providing them with a uniquely special insight into the real unspoiled Morocco. We make a point of exploring new tracks on every trip, thereby enabling the group to experience first-hand the concept of a surprise around every corner. Which there always is.

Descending the northern aspect of the Anti-Atlas, via the fabulous Tizin-Test mountain pass, we reach our luxurious campsite on the outskirts of Marrakech for hot showers and a good scrub, with the next day spent exploring the ancient medina and haggling for bargains in the souks.

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Our first stop was 280km from the border and brought us to a campsite just outside the capital, Kampala, which we located using the iOverland app.

The Nkima Forest camp has an absolutely amazing view of the Lake Victoria marshlands and provides the perfect place to spend a few days getting some jobs done.

The Defender had been taking a bit of a battering recently, as the rough roads played havoc with the panel alignment. One of our rear-side panels shifted forwards about 8mm, so before it started to make contact with the front door, I took the opportunity to strip out the trim, undo the bolts and get everything back in place.

After an extra day to relax, it was time to move to Uganda Lodge. This was a suggestion from a defender2.net forum member. The members of the forum are always there to help, whether it’s a question about a fuel pump, tracking down a part number or even places to visit in Africa.

We were put in touch with Denis, who is in charge of the Uganda Lodge school. The school is funded by a charity and they allow volunteers to visit and help teach the children day-to-day skills. As the service for the Defender was due, we thought it could be the perfect opportunity to get involved. Sadly, though, we timed it just as the children

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The Drew duo have reached Uganda and the next leg of their African journey lies ahead. There’s wildlife to see, mountains to climb and hidden gems to find – this is just another day on the road for a roaming Rover… were away on their Christmas holidays.

In the meantime, the Defender was still needing its service, so it was down to me to get mud on my back and oil up my arms…

After our stay at Uganda Lodge me moved on to visit the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where we would participate in tracking these titans of the primate world. We started early in the morning, being introduced to our trackers and then set off in search of the mighty gorillas. We were tracking the Nyakagezi group and after about an hour we struck lucky.

There were eight in the family and we were allowed to spend a maximum of one hour with them. This is to limit human interaction and minimise the risk of transferring any disease or illness to the gorillas. It was an absolutely amazing experience and something that will never be forgotten.

The following day we decided to hike three of the five peaks of Mount Sabyinyo, an extinct volcano that also borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. I have to confess that after nearly three months of sitting in the car, our fitness levels had somewhat deteriorated. We did, however, make it to the 3669m summit where you can stand in three countries at once. But it was hard work.

With no time for recovery, our next task was hitting the road again and heading into Rwanda. We crossed the border and made for the capital, Kigali, but with little idea of what to expect from

this small corner of East Africa. In the end, Rwanda can only be described as a hidden gem of the African continent.

In 1994, this country went through a terrible Genocide. In just 100 days, 800,000 people were slaughtered. But, thankfully, today is a different picture and it’s astounding what recovery has been made in the last 16 years. The people in this country have found it within their hearts to forgive one another and have managed to rebuild a very strong, caring community.

Kigali isn’t like any other city we have visited in Africa so far. It looks as if it was built only yesterday. The streets are clean, the houses are modern and everyone seems to take care of their surroundings. It would put many European cities to shame.

Our turnaround in Rwanda was relatively quick, as we proceeded to Tanzania where we were just as quick to experience some of the corruption that seems rife in their police force.

After just 20 minutes inside Tanzania…

‘Sir, can I see your driving licence?

You have committed an offence.’ This was to become a common phrase to us. Bribery is something that is a problem in most African countries and as an overlander you need to know how to deal with it, or your hard earnt savings will soon be in the pocket of a corrupt copper.

We have a procedure to follow when we are stopped and it goes something like this: first we apologise for the ‘crime’ we have committed. Then we go

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Above: Jannis and Val tracked majestic apes at the Mgahinda Gorilla National Park and spent some time in their presence for the distraction, usually asking if they like football and which team they support. Funnily enough, it always seems to be our favourite team as well…

Then we tell them we are tourists and are having a wonderful time, maybe asking them to check the route on our map as well. Sometimes this is enough and we are sent on the way, but other times they come back and ask, ‘So how are we going to do this?’

We play dumb – they want us to offer a bribe, but they won’t ask directly. We always ask for an official ticket, as this means our fine is recorded and won’t go into the pocket of the officer.

We then make it difficult for the officer to extract our cash. ‘Sorry we only have card’ or ‘we would like to pay directly at the bank.’ They usually give up at this point and say, ‘Okay, this time I will let you go.’

It is a shame that this is something we encounter on a regular basis.

But it’s essential not to give into the corruption and to discourage this sort of behaviour. It is one of many hurdles you come across as an overlander, but it’s all part of the adventure.

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Many of you will know the drawbacks of the standard wheel carrier on a Defender. But if not, all you need to

Simple accessories can make a big difference, and one of the easiest of the lot is replacing the stock spare wheel carrier on a Defender... imagine is piggybacking someone for an entire year.

Not easy, right? And imagine what your chiropractor would make of your spine come the end of it. The same applies to the rear door of a Defender.

A tyre weighs a lot and continually puts pressure on the door, which can

1. Check all parts and instructions are present before starting assembly 2. Remove spare wheel

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However, replacing the standard carrier with a new one that sits on the chassis prevents the above problems.

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3. Open the rear door, then unscrew the interior door handle and remove 4. Remove the rear door card 5. Undo the bolts on the rear of the door, keeping them safe for reuse on the new carrier 6. Remove the old carrier

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7. To fit the bottom bracket, the three holes under the door hinge will be used as placeholders for the securing bolts 8. They will need to be enlarged, though, with the two on the left suitable for M10 bolts and the right-hand hole an M12 bolt 9. As is the way with Defenders, not everything aligns properly and in this case the bracket catches the door hinge 10. So a larger spacer, mimicking the one provided, is fashioned together and fitted in addition to the spacer supplied

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11. Remember to include the spacer in the crossmember, too, and screws bolts in place without tightening at this stage 12. For the top bracket, the rivet on the body capping needs to be drilled out. Both holes used need to be bored to 10.5mm 13. This Defender has panoramic windows fitted and as such the bracket isn’t able to sit flush without causing issue 14. So another spacer is fashioned and installed with the captive nut plate supplied in the kit

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19. Take out the M12 nut from the end of the sliding mechanism 20. Position the wheel carrier on the vehicle by feeding the sliding unit through the carrier first 21. Only locate nuts and bolts – don’t tighten until the end 22. Install the top and bottom pins at the pivot points

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ime really does fly. It’s hard to believe, but the Range Rover Evoque first appeared nearly nine years ago.

Since then, this baby Range Rover has propelled JLR to previously unmatched success. Yet it hasn’t always

been the most welcome of models within the Land Rover scene.

But here’s the thing: if you don’t mind the Evoque’s image, you could find yourself looking at a handsome daily driver for a very shrewd price.

Early Evoques used the old Freeland-

er 2 2.2 diesel unit, which was actually pretty reliable. The cabin is still modern to the eye and from the driver’s seat the Evoque isn’t half bad either.

Prices for a decent example with FSH are now as low as £12,000 – and for some, that could constitute to a bargain.

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.

Its 1940’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) 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

of the bulkhead – we’re not sure it’s the full five stars on the latest Euro NCAP scale, though.

The Series III wasn’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 Land Rover family – but that doesn’t mean to say you won’t find 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

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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.

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£5000-£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. But can you really put a price on such an icon?

£2500-£40000 The Series II/IIA carries a wider stance than its predecessor and adds an extra (thin) layer of refinement over the Series I. While the engines have excellent longevity, they need to have been maintained properly. Be thorough in your checks, both under the hood, but also underneath the body.

£2500-£30000 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-£22000 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.

They’re a rare breed, so if you find one, it could be worth keeping hold of.

Versions: 80” (‘48-’53), 86” (‘54-’56), 107” Pick Up (‘54-’56), 107” SW (‘54’58). 88”, 109” Pick Up (‘56-’58). 1.6 4cyl petrol (‘48-‘52), 2.0 4cyl petrol (‘52- ‘58).

Pros: Heritage, charm, a true classic, the original Land Rover Cons: Availability of parts, price tag on early 80”s Versions: 88”, 109”. 2.25 4cyl petrol (‘58-’71), 2.0 4cyl diesel (‘58-’61), 2.25 4cyl diesel (‘61-’71), 2.6 6cyl petrol (‘67-’71 (109” only).

Pros: As a resto it’s a sound investment, some examples now MOT exempt, more desireable than SIII Cons: Bulkheads can rot with ease, check suspension leaves for seizing

Versions: 88”, 109”. 2.25 4cyl petrol, 2.25 4cyl diesel. 2.6 6cyl petrol produced until 1980. Stage One V8 used detuned version of the 3.5 V8 (‘79-‘85).

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: 88”. IIA (‘68-’72), III (‘72-’84).

2.25 4cyl petrol engine.

Pros: Not like all other Series Land Rovers out there, military background, uses lovely 2.25 petrol Cons: Styling isn’t to everyone’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. Ownership of any Forward Control 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, quite frankly, a bit

of a nightmare! Clubs 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 Land Rover at its best: a no nonsense workhorse that can also take you just about anywhere in the world.

Early examples of the Ninety and One Ten are worth keeping hold of, providing they’re in good condition, because they’re starting to be a real

collector’s item. However, 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 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 for the first time it meant that no longer was a Defender being powered by a feeble hamster in a wheel.

If 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.

After 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. 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.

The engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s a strong performer out of the box, although it does lend itself to being tuned – just make sure that any mods have been done

properly before you take the plunge and purchase.

Remaps, EGR valve deletes and uprated intercoolers are a few examples of what many have been subject to. Lots 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 TDCi, followed by the 2.2 TDCi, brought in to meet Euro V emission standards and keep the Defender alive for another few years.

Sadly, 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. But they were still very much Defenders.

The era of blinging also began and you can find special editions out there for obscene money. If you like paying

Freelander 1 (1997-2006) We haven’t always held the Freelander 1 in the highest regard here at The Landy, but as market prices constantly change, so too can our opinion on certain vehicles.

With examples attainable from 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 coupling, which is expensive to replace and can be upset by simply having mismatched tyres on your axles.

The 1.8 petrol used to be notorious for head gasket failures, but today’s replacements are much more robust.

£11000-£25000 If you’re going to go the whole hog then why not buy a 101 Forward Control. You’ll have a V8 engine harping away underneath you (literally) and people are likely to clear out of your way when they see you coming in their mirrors. Surely that’s reason enough 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 for a 2.5 NA 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.

If 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.

With minimal electrics, the Td5 Defender is still a DIY machine and you’ll be working on one of Land Rover’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 TDCi and start preserving it now, you may well never see depreciation. We’re no financial advisors, though...

£400-£5000 The V6 is thirsty and the 2.0Di is gutless, so opt for a TD4 – but check the condition of the injectors first.

Buy a Freelander 1 and you even get a Landy that’s decent off-road and doesn’t carry the usual trait of rusting after five minutes. It just might not have the credibility of other Green Ovals...

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Versions: Series IIA (‘62-’66), Series IIB (‘66-’72), 101 (‘72-’78). 2.6 6cyl 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: Ninety (‘84-’90), One Ten, 127 (‘83-’90). 2.25 4cyl petrol (‘83-’85), 3.5 V8 (‘83-’90), 2.5NA 4cyl diesel (‘84-’90), 2.5 4cyl petrol (‘85-’90), 2.5TD (‘86-’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, 110, 130 (1990- 1998). 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘90-’94). 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘94-’98).

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 be, but that doesn’t mean rustproof Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (1998-2007). Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: Off-road capability, power, reliability (generally) Cons: Rear chassis, premium prices at the moment Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (2007-2016). 2.4 TDCi (‘07-’12), 2.2 TDCi (‘12-’16).

Pros: Better emissions (marginally), more creature comforts, same offroad prowess Cons: Price, more electrics, last of the breed Versions: 1.8 4cyl petrol (‘97-’05), 2.0Di 4cyl diesel (‘97-’00), TD4 2.0 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘00-’06), 2.5i V6 petrol (‘00-’05).

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

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Freelander 2 (2006-2015) Most people will turn their noses up at Freelanders 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 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 Classic is one of those vehicles that you could theoretically still use everyday, even now in the 21st Century.

If you’re running a V8, however, that may not be such a wise idea. Classic 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) Many people believe the P38A Range Rover to be a bit of a menace – and often it’s completely justified. Lights on the dashboard, air suspension failure, head gasket failure... the list can start to look like a cartoon bill.

Still, it’s not all doom and gloom with the P38. In 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 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) Compared to the P38, the L322 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 Td6 receives mixed reviews: some say it’s underpowered while others say it’s the best of the bunch.

Common sense would steer you towards a TDV8, either the 3.6 or 4.4, but these are the L322s holding out for strong money. Notably, the petrol V8s are lingering with very appealing price tags, but don’t think running one would be cheap.

As with many 21st Century Land

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 flagship 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 flow 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 right foot, while the L405 hasn’t lost any of its off-road pedigree... even if taking one off-road is like asking your

RR Sport Mk1 (2005-2013) Much 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 L405.

Nevertheless, Land 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.

If you’re going to buy one, then

£2500-£21000 Do be aware of the rear diff and Haldex unit for 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.

While an early ‘70s Classic may not be attainable for everyone, tidy examples of the late four-door versions can make for an equally tidy investment.

£1500-£11000 and isn’t up to the task of the extra weight a Range Rover carries.

Go for a 4.6 HSE, it’s actually more economical than the 4.0 V8 and you’ll get all the toys (working or not).

Or 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 require deep pockets. Drivetrain faults are becoming more frequent, so you need to look for that FSH. As 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 League footballers and people with either a link to the royal family or the drugs trade. If 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, 3.2 V6 petrol (‘07-’09).

Pros: Better off-road than you may anticipate, reliability, refinement, economy of diesel engine Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing Versions: Two-door (‘70-’85), four-door (‘81-’96), LSE (‘92-’96). 3.5 V8 petrol (‘70-’86), 3.5 EFI V8 petrol (‘86-’89), 3.9 EFi V8 (‘89-’96), 2.4 VM turbo-diesel (‘86-’92), 200Tdi (‘92-’94), 300Tdi (‘94-’96).

Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality Cons: Rust (again), availability of parts for early models, V8 thirst Versions: 4.0 V8 petrol, 4.6 V8 petrol, 2.5 6cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: Luxury, price, a Land Rover that doesn’t rust. Could even P38 prices rise soon?

Cons: Electrics. Nuff said Versions: 3.0 Td6 (‘02-’06), 4.4 V8 petrol (‘02-’07), 3.6 TDV8 (‘06-’10), 4.4 TDV8 (‘10-’12), 4.2 supercharged V8 petrol (‘05-’09), 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol (‘09-’12).

Pros: Great off-road, luxury, image, TDV8 powerplants Cons: Your maintenance bill Versions: 3.0 TDV6, 4.4 SDV8, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 3.0 SDV6 hybrid (‘14-present).

Pros: Styling, engines, capability at pretty much everything Cons: Price Versions: 2.7 TDV6 (‘05-’09), 3.0 TDV6 (‘09-’11), 3.0 SDV6 (‘11-’12), 4.4 V8 petrol (‘05-’07), 3.6 TDV8 (‘07-’10), 4.2 supercharged V8 (‘05-’09), 5.0 supercharged V8 (‘09-’12).

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, just like the current daddy Range Rover, the L405.

That means that even this big bruiser is relatively economical when spec’d with the SDV6 motor.

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

RR Evoque Mk1 (2011-2019) When the Range Rover Evoque was launched, it signalled JLR’s intent on hitting the masses.

And given that the Evoque 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 Victoria Beckham connection, nor that it is the polar opposite to a Defender. It’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) Most Range Rovers all look the same at the front now, but the new Evoque has adopted a similiar back end to the larger Velar. It’s not just the exterior that mimics the looks of the larger

vehicle, however, as the Evoque has gained the latest Touch Pro Duo tech and a hike in quality.

The main highlight of the new Evoque is the fact the majority of the

£25000-£155000 Its recent update has seen the Velar cabin tech filter through to the Sport.

The only stumbling block with such a fine motor is going to be how to pay for it. Sell 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 Convertible was launched in 2016, and the are three and five-door version. We say stick to the latter, and avoid the 2WD model. What’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. Only the base front-wheel drive D150 Evoque escapes the electrification.

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Versions: 3.0 SDV6, 4.4 SDV8, 5.0 supercharged V8, 3.0 SDV6 Hybrid, 2.0 P400e Plug-in Hybrid. Range Rover Sport SVR 5.0 supercharged V8 (‘15-present).

Pros: Feels light considering weight, engines, almost as luxurious as its bigger brother Cons: You’ll need deep pockets Versions: 2.2 SD4 (‘11-’15), 2.0 Si4 4cyl petrol, 2.0 TD4 (‘15-present).

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

Versions: D150 FWD 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel, D150, D180, D240 AWD MHEV, P200, P250, P300 AWD MHEV. Pros: Feels like a proper Rangey Cons: The petrol engine is poor on fuel economy, even as a hybrid

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Range Rover Velar (2017-present) And so the Range Rover family welcomes its fourth model, confidently making it the most prominent of Land Rover’s sub brands.

It’s a vehicle designed to fill the gap between the smaller Evoque and larger Range Rover Sport. It’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 Jaguar F-Pace, but has greater off-road ability than the aforementioned (good for Green Oval 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. And the Solihull outfit succeeded.

It 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.

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) Following on from the first-generation 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.

The engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s a strong performer out of the box, although 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 going to be welcome, 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 refinement, the Disco 3 received the relatively economical 2.7 TDV6 engine (although the thirsty 4.4 V8

petrol was an option) and became the first Land 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.

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

introducing new engines, they’ve taken one huge step towards doing so.

Having 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.

All of the engines have great flex-

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 (just), drives better than a

Freelander 2 and is now more refined thanks to the next-generation Ingenium Td4 engine.

Land Rover is now churning out substantial units of the baby Disco, now even matching the Evoque 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 Land Rover’s most advanced cabin to date, with other models expected to follow the Velar in due course.

Other than that, you do pay a premium for the suave looks...

£1500-£12000 all-rounder. And that still holds true even today.

Early Discovery 1s in fine condition are now classics and will continue to appreciate. We would recommend trying to find a tidy and later 300Tdi example, but watch out for body rust – the boot floor, arches and wings 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...

Get a later example for more creature comforts and difflocks, too.

£3500-£40000 timing belt is due – it’s a body-off job!

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 of torque. Luxury has also increased significantly in later examples. A 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, whether that’s on the road or not.

Like most new Land Rovers, it’s easy to overspend on the options, but a well-specced Sd4 is all you really need.

£15000-£50000 It’s a more usable vehicle than the Range Rover Evoque, though, and carries less of the feministic stigma that often surrounds the baby Range Rover.

Grab a cleverly-spec’d SE 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, D300 3.0-litre 6cyl turbo-diesel, P250 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, P300 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, P380 3.0-litre 6cyl petrol.

Pros: Very stylish, interior, choice of engines, driven verdict soon...

Cons: Could hurt the bigger Sport and L405. Prices stretch to near £100K Versions: 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘89-’94), 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘94-’98), 3.5 V8 (‘89-’93), 3.9 V8 (‘94-’98).

Pros: Almost as every bit as good as the Defender off-road, price, practicality Cons: The body rusts like it’s been doused in sea water Versions: Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel, 4.0 V8.

Pros: Td5 power and reliability, great all-rounder, better comfort than D1, diff locks standard for ‘03 onwards (model dependent) Cons: Rear chassis crumbles like its dessert namesake

Versions: 2.7 TDV6, 4.4 V8 (‘04’09), 3.0 TDV6 (‘09-’12), 3.0 SDV6 (‘12-present).

Pros: Off-road capability, usability for every occasion, luxury on later models, torque of 3.0-litre engines Cons: Maintenance costs, air compressor on D3s, D4s not so cheap Versions: 2.0 Sd4, 3.0 Td6, 3.0 Si6 (‘16-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 Versions: SD4 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel (Jan ‘15 - Aug‘15), TD4 / SD4 / eD4 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 IIA 88” 2.25 Diesel.

Rebuilt five years ago. Tax/ MOT exempt. New parts include cylinder head, injectors, starter motor and front quarter chassis. £8950 ono. Craven Arms, Shrops. 01588 640812 12/19

Series III 88” Hard Top (1981).

16,000 miles. One owner.

Diesel. All new wheel cylinders.

Barn find. £7250 no VAT. South West.

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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

Series IIA LWT (1968). 54,000 miles. MOT and tax exempt. 2.25 petrol. Potential restoration project or source of parts. £1500 or sensible offers only.

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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.

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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.

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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. £5500. Blackpool, Lancs.

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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 LWT (1974). 3,900 miles. MOT’d, tax exempt. 2.25 petrol. Professional SU conversion. Roll cage and new canvas.

Perfect runner. Records show with 225 Sqn Royal Engineers. £12000. 01920 464540 11/19

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. £5500. Deting, Kent.

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Series III 88” Petrol (1980).

Rebuilt. Refurbished original components. Parabolics. Chassis, bulkhead rebuilt to original specification. MOT May ‘20. £12000 ono. Mid Essex. 07484 622135 08/19

Series III Lightweight (1975).

Rover 3.5 V8 on SU carbs. Galv chassis, bulkhead. Rebuild completed 12 months ago with parabolics, rebuilt axles. £10000. Norwich, Norfolk.

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Tel: 07842 818294 Series IIA 88” 2.25 Petrol (1971). 60,000 miles. Tax and MOT exempt. Excellent nut and bolt rebuild. £10995 ono.

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Series III 88” Truck Cab (1972).

100,000 miles. New canvas, clutch, starter motor, parabolic springs and shocks. Radiator, rubber mats, tow bar, side steps.

Five eight-spoke Wolfrace wheels fitted, five standard wheel with good tyres. Chassis and body, no rust. £6200.

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Series III 88” (1972). New MOT. 2.25-litre petrol. Excellent condition for the year. Seven seats, new seating. Equipped with overdrive. £10995. Bristol. 07890 948758 04/20

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Defender 90 Puma XS Low mileage Matching reg plate £8.5k of extras £42000 including plate South Bucks 07730 036910 04/19

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 2.4 TDCi (2009).

78,950 miles. MOT July ‘20. FSH. Chequer plate, tints, internal bulkhead removed. LEDs, sliders, spots, winch, steering guard. £17000 + VAT. Billington, Staffs. 07976 362475 12/19

Land Rover Defender 110 Utility TDCi (2010). Ex-electricity board. Front winch, roof rack, side lockers. Fully serviced. £8850 no VAT. South West.

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Defender 90 4.0 V8 Auto 50th Anniversary Edition (1998).

26,566 miles. Full MOT. No 292 of 385. New headlining. Lots of Masai extras. Cruise control. £45000 (no VAT). Lichfield, Staffs. 07751 438536 11/19

Defender 110 300Tdi CSW (1994). 170k miles. MOT July ‘20. Expedition ready, visited 16 countries, four continents.

Rebuilt 2012, galv chassis etc. £POA. Greasby, Merseyside.

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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. £6700 ono. Gainsborough, Lincs. 07557 770392 10/18

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.

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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 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

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 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

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

Land Rover 90 (1989). MOT Dec ‘19. Discovery 300Tdi engine, galv chassis. Good solid floor, soundproofed, carpeted.

Lifted, snorkel. Never used off-road. £6750 ovno. Hull, East Yorks. 07394 075355 09/19

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

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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. £8750.

07912 645867 06/19

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

Defender 90 200Tdi (1993). 148,000 miles. MOT June ‘20. Recent new items: gearbox, transfer box, clutch, steering box, timing belt, swivel joint. £6000. East Somerset. 01749 841131 04/20

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