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KNOCK ‘EM FOR SIX Looks to die for? Perhaps. This is Chris Kill’s Defender 160 6x6… yep – quite.

No Land Rovers are really considered to be small in stature, but this certainly removes any possible doubt if there was any left. A goliath build has resulted in a mammoth vehicle, and it’s plain to see (literally) why Chris loves it so.

Crumpled and broken, this Range Rover was facing death row – until Paul Atkinson stepped in. Just wait and see what he’s done with it in 17 years of ownership… Full story: Page 28

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Defenders can feel a bit… ancient. Not so David Lamb’s. He’s built his modern-day version of a 90 Full story: Page 38

The Arctic Circle calls for this explorer – and all to raise money for Cancer Research UK Full story: Page 42

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Fifth generation Discovery unveiled in Paris Words: Alice Knight

and Rover has lifted the wraps on the Discovery 5 – calling the vehicle ‘a revolutionary family SUV.’ It will be priced from £43,495 to £62,695 in the UK, though initial supply will be of a 600-off First Edition model costing £68,295. Based on an all-aluminium monocoque shell with independent front

and rear suspension, the new 2115kg Disco is some 480kg lighter than the model it replaces. It rides on air suspension as standard, and all versions have seven full-size seats. A high level of off-road ability is engineered in across the range, with dual-range gearing and adjustable-height suspension allowing ground clearance to be raised by up to 75mm (about 3”) over standard ride height. The vehicle also features a vast array of high-tech off-road systems including Land Rover’s latest Terrain Response 2 – which can choose its own settings by interpreting the surface beneath its wheels. These wheels will offer a choice of 12 different rim styles, as well as 17 paint colours. There’s also a choice of three engines – which includes the return of a petrol model to the Discovery range. This is a 3.0-litre supercharged V6. Badged Si6 in the Disco, it develops 335bhp and 332lbf. ft, allowing a 6.9-second 0-62 time – but 26mpg and 254g/km mean it’ll account for next to no UK sales. British buyers will instead head for the diesel options in the range. These are a 2.0-litre four-pot and a 3.0-litre V6, badged Sd4 and Td6; like the Si6, both will be mated to an eight-speed auto as standard. The Sd4 unit, which is the only option on the base-spec Discovery

S, is good for 237bhp and 369lbf.ft. This allows an 8.3-second sprint time, putting it on a par with the 3.0-litre unit in the Disco 4, however 43.5mpg and 171g/km illustrate how much more advanced Land Rover’s modern engines have become. The Td6, meanwhile, delivers 254bhp and 442lbf.ft, massaging the Disco’s 0-62 time down to 8.1 seconds and returning economy figures of 189g/km and 39.2mpg. While this represents a 7% improvement over the previous model’s emissions return, on the figures alone it’s hard to see a case for the bigger engine when the entry-level diesel comes so close to matching its output. However, it should be smoother and quieter than the four-pots. Another form of cruising can be done off-road, thanks to the All-Terrain Progress Control system. Already available on the Evoque, this allows you to set a crawling speed in the range from 1.25mph to 19mph, leaving the vehicle to maintain its speed autonomously. This will be joined by Low Traction Launch, which is designed to prevent wheelspin when pulling away on slippery surfaces. Further off-road gadgets include the usual traction and hill descent control systems, with the latter now aided by Gradient Release Control – which

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Above: This is Land Rover’s new SD4 engine which is likely to account for the majority of sales in the Discovery 5. It trumps the SD6 on fuel ﬁgures and pushes it in the perfomance ranks too

Above: Still the same familar seven proper seats, only now more luxurious than ever. The cabin is ﬁlled with numerous sockets and USB points, so you’re passengers should be happy. The new Disco is 480kg lighter than before, too, with further utilisation of lightweight technologies

eases off the brakes when moving away from a steep downhill angle. Much more relevant if you actually want to drive the thing is a ground clearance of 283mm, which translates into approach, departure and breakover angles of 34, 30 and 27.5 degrees respectively. There is 500mm (just under 20”) of wheel articulation at the

Trailer Light Test, while the optional Electrically Deployable Towbar also come with a pioneering Nose Load Measurement system – allowing you to check that your trailer’s loading isn’t exceeding the Disco’s 120kg maximum nose weight. Advanced Tow Assist will remove what is often one of the biggest head-

wheels. And with the suspension fully raised, the Disco will be able to wade through 900mm of water. Some of Land Rover’s off-road features sound dangerously like gimmicks, but the towing aids sound genuinely useful. Once again the Discovery is able to haul the legal maximum of 3500kg. Here, useful features include

aches associated with towing. This displays a picture of your trailer in the multimedia screen on the dash; using the rotary Terrain Response dial, you can point to where you want it to end up and the vehicle will take care of the steering itself while you look after the throttle pedal. All that sounds very useful, so too does all the storage space spread around the Discovery. Land Rover says front passengers now get 65% more stowage space than in the Disco 5; as many as four 12-volt sockets and nine USB plugs are available, the centre armrest can be specified as a fridge-freezer and there’s even a return for the legendary curry hook. The second row of seats can now be slid through 160mm of movement, aiding a variety of configurations. It’s not yet clear if both rows of rear seats can be folded fully flat, as in the previous model, but they can be controlled in a variety of ways. Seat folding is now done by electric motors, with commands coming from switches in the boot area or on the C-pillars. Additionally, you can operate them from the touchscreen on the dash – or remotely via an app on your phone. With just the third row folded flat, the Disco 5 has 1137 litres of luggage space – and a massive 2406 with both rows down. The space is accessed via a one-piece top-hinged tailgate which will provide greater protection from

the rain than the split design on the previous model. Land Rover has, however, taken on board the fact that the old Disco’s lower tailgate was often used as a seat, for example while changing your boots. So the new model features a Powered Inner Tailgate, which slides out to provide a seat with a 300kg capacity. This can also help with loading – again, more than a gimmick. As always, many of the Discovery 5’s most attention-grabbing features will be available only as options or on higher-spec models in the range. Even the entry-level S is well equipped, however, with air-suspension, that magic Terrain Response, dual-zone climate and 19” alloys. Move up to SE and you gain leather, sat-nav and a premium stereo, while HSE adds LED headlamps, 20” rims, a glass roof, posher leather and upgraded nav and audio systems. HSE Luxury adds more a sunroof, leather, 21” wheels and rear-seat entertainment, as well as ‘a host of advanced convenience and safety features’. If you simply can’t wait, the First Edition model will throw in 22” alloys, privacy glass, enhanced leather and a host of other op-tions. Don’t bank on being able to get one, though – because only 600 are being built, and Land Rover says its dealers have already been reporting very strong interest ahead of the Discovery 5’s unveiling.

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f you could scrape together a large pile of cash about the height of a Land Rover, you could probably afford to buy a Series I through the Reborn programme. Since most read-

ers here would probably struggle to put together a pile higher than about ankle height, we’ll need to find another way to make the Reborn programme relevant to you. How about this.

Land Rover will now open its doors to you so that you can go and see the workshops in full swing today. These are the Jaguar Land Rover Classic workshops in Solihull, the mecca (in the sense of religious awe rather than the bingo hall). The Reborn Tour costs £29 per person (non-persons are banned). For this you get refreshments and a welcome from an experienced Land Rover tour guide. Having had the scene set for you, you are then invited into the actual workshops where they are carefully working on the Series I Reborn restoration project. Don’t forget, this is where Land Rover is restoring a Series I, having hand-picked the chassis from its global network. The vehicle is being restored to exact 1948 specification using Land

Rover Classic Parts for full authenticity. Visitors get to see all round the facility where experience and history are working side by side. You’re probably not going to be invited to help fit the engine, but you can get hands-on with a driving experience while you’re there. For a further £150 you can hop in a Defender with

an instructor and drive round Land Rover’s own off-road tracks at the Land Rover Experience. It would finish off a fascinating day, and it would be the only way most of us are going to get to be invited in to the hallowed halls of Land Rover Reborn. To reserve a space, visit: experience.landrover.com

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write these words to you this month on a high of caffeine and something called taurine. Yes, I’ve grown some wings and have so many words flying about in my head I’m not really sure where to start. The picture at the top of this page seems appropriate… it’s the new Discovery – what do you think? Any good? We’re yet to find out for sure, but after its official reveal at the Paris Motor Show it certainly looks the part on paper. The Disco 5 is 480kg lighter than its predecessor, new powerplants with greener credentials than you ever thought you’d see on an SUV, and brimmed with more high-tech wizardry that leaves you wondering just what will they think of next! We look forward to driving Land Rover’s current most capable vehicle... Elsewhere in this issue we’ve covered pretty much everything with a Green Oval on the front this month. It’s our biggest ever issue, with vehicles like Chris Kill’s Defender 160 6x6 oozing out of it and Paul Atkinson’s beautiful LSE that was saved from an early death. We catch up with Tom Parker and his Discovery 1 before his mission to the Arctic Circle in February, prep our resident Td5 90 for winter with a visit to Derby 4x4 and we get a lesson in cleanliness from J E Developments. But one thing I must let off my chest is the enormous Great British Land Rover Show guide wedged within the middle of this exploding publication. It’s the Land Rover season finale and the best place for you to get some Green Oval-orientated gifts and accessories before Christmas – plus it’s all inside at the NAEC at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Just like the mag in your hand, it promises to be a great edition. See you next month. Mike Trott, Editor michael.trott@ assignment-media.co.uk

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ookers in West London has just opened a new showroom after a £12m refit. It brings Jaguar and Land Rover together in the showroom, something that around 1800 other sites will now emulate. The dealership celebrated in style with the first reveal outside of the motor shows of the new Discovery. As if a new showroom and the new Discovery weren’t enough, they had a couple of famous guests come in. They weren’t some boy band members either, but rugged explorers Ranulph Fiennes and Monty Halls, both of whom have used Land Rovers at some level in their expeditions. Sounds like a top event. The new showroom is also a bit of landmark on that stretch of the A40 into London, and is bound to create more of a presence for our favourite brand. You can pop in for a complicated coffee at the barista bar, lounge about in the lounge waiting area and leave the children in the kids’ zone (but not for three days).

With the brand constantly growing, and with crossover areas like the new Jaguar F-Pace offering 4x4 appeal, the showroom has added another 20 Jaguars and 18 Land Rovers to their display, which is an impressive array of metal. If you were to buy a Land Rover – or, at a push, a Jaguar – then Lookers has built two new handover studios

just so you can see your own personal Landy revealed, and then you can get in it and drive it out of the showroom. After you’ve paid for it. With this new style rolling out across the dealerships, it looks like Land Rover is going to be even more in the public consciousness. But we all still got there first.

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ould you buy a vehicle after it had been used by the press? In my experience, give a car to a motoring journalist for any length of time and the interior tends to amass an astonishing amount of food wrappers, odd bits of plastic junk and empty bottles. These days, the bottles tend to just be water but in 1970 they’d usually have been tiny bottles from the launch minibar of brandy, whisky or, if desperate, Pernod.

The outside of the vehicle would usually be carrying a patina of dirt, inexplicable stains and a few corner scrapes. The journalist would hand the vehicle over without a backward glance and slouch off to find the hospitality food and drink and, if really vital, think about typing some words on his portable typewriter. Happy days. Anyway, where were we? And why did you start talking about 1970? Oh yes. NXC 231H, a Range Rover Classic, which has some claim to be the first vehicle registered

out of Solihull as a Range Rover. It was registered on 27 May 1970 and has chassis number 26. Since the first 25 chassis were under vehicles used for engineering development, this is the first one that went public as it were. The fate of this two-door was to be used for the press launch in 1970. That’s a hard launch for any vehicle but this Range Rover seems to have somehow survived. All these years later and it’s been fully restored, and they’ve even removed the empty bottles and food wrappers. It’s a highly desirable thing, with the very rare aluminium bonnet and other pre-production features. It’s been fully restored over a period of years by Honychurch Classic Automobiles, a restoration which included finding original new seats for the front to match the virtually spotless ones in the rear. It’s all pukka original stuff. And it’s gone up for auction. On 29 October this Masai Red masterpiece went under the auctioneer’s hammer at the Coys Classic and Sportscar Show, Alex-ander Palace. Sadly, this issue went to press prior to the auction – and because we can’t predict the future, we have no idea what it fetched. Our guess is a rather large sum, though…

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his is the Wilderness Compact 2. It’s half the size of its bigger brother which is…that’s right, the Compact 4. Maths is clearly your thing. In which case here

are some more numbers for you to play with. It’s only small, with two 10W LEDs, yet it produces 1600 lumens. That’s a lot of illumination from such a small

Unless you’d gone upside down and wanted to see the ground I guess, or you were concerned about attack from night fighters and wanted to help the nearest anti-aircraft battery. So, yes,

unit. It’s also pretty flexible, so you can turn it through 90 degrees, from horizontal to vertical, should you need to. I’m trying and failing to think of a situation where you’d need to do that.

maybe that’s a useful attribute after all. What’s equally useful is that you can specify whether you want a flood or a spotlight pattern, depending on what you intended to use the light for. Given how small it is, it could fit quite unobtrusively into a grille or somewhere. Indeed, the company uses the word ‘discreet’. So, useful for surveillance, dogging, that sort of thing.

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oisy, drinking a lot, whining, in need of constant attention. That pretty much describes your teenage children, your Landy and, in fact, me. Teenagers: good luck with that. Me: not your problem. Your Landy: your problem. Owners have known for ages that an overdrive does help with many of the issues, bringing a bit of a sense of peace and relaxation to the drive. With Fairey units commanding a good price second-hand, maybe it’s worth considering a new one from Roamerdrive. The Canadian company’s Roamerdrive Overdrive has been fitted to thousands of Land Rovers in over 30 countries so we know it works. It brings in an extra set of gears that has a 28% higher ratio than the current gears. Engaging it on a long journey means fewer revs, better fuel consumption, less wear and tear and teenagers that smile happily and want to chat with you rather than playing on their smartphones and scowling. It’s built solid and has no electronic or hydraulic parts, which means it’s

rugged and fairly simple. It also works in both high and low ratio so you can bring it in, via the third lever on the centre console of your Defender or Series Land Rover, for off-road as well as on-road use.

In the UK you can get it through Britpart, and Roamer reckon you can fit it in three hours using ‘simple tools’. So, while you look for the hammer and chisel, check it out here at www.britpart.com and search for Roamerdrive.

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Neoprene is a useful material, which we’ve found increasing uses for since it was invented in the 1930s. Everything from wet suits to laptop cases can be made of the stuff, and now Lazer Lamps has found another use. This time they’re making impact covers for their LED light bars out of the synthetic rubber material. Given that LED lights represent a solid investment, it makes sense to protect them, particularly as the world of off-road is not always a terribly safe and easy place to be. These Neoprene covers fix over the lights using high-strength Velcro and that then gives a waterproof and shockproof lightweight cover that should be able to shrug off anything except a direct hit by something like a big rock or a .50cal round. Just to pick two examples at random. The covers are designed in five sizes and are adaptable enough to fit most lights even, Lazer Lights generously point out, lights made by people other than them. There

is also the legal aspect in that some EU countries require all auxiliary lights to be covered if you’re driving on a public road. Prices, ex VAT, range from £33.00 to £68.00 and you’ll find them if you bounce over here: www.lazerlamps.com

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Keep your socks tidy Expedition travel is fabulous but for some of us it brings some tortuous decisions. Suitcases and rucksacks are all very well, but they bring chaos to the ordered life of the sock drawer. At last, there is a sensible solution for those who want to travel but who don’t want to compromise on the necessary requirement to keep socks in colour and pattern order. Given just how tough and macho these Twin Drawer Units are it’s no surprise to hear that they originate in South Africa. African Outback/Big Country are the saviours of the sock but it must be said they’re perhaps a trifle over-engineered. I mean, they have a carrying capacity of 150kg, and even the heaviest, thickest winter wool socks aren’t going to be giving this a run for its money. However, the makers do point out that you can fit full-length shotgun boxes in there if you cut down on the sock requirement. Some people might consider that acceptable. Naturally they’re made of steel, can be bolted down so you can take them out again fairly easily, and they’re very secure. On top there is some heavy-duty carpet so you can put kit on top without it getting scratched by the steel. These are tough and would bring a sense of security if you had to leave the vehicle for any length of time. They’re a fairly tough £1308.06 too, but what price can you put on peace of mind. They fit Range Rover L322, Discovery 3 and Discovery 4 models and you can even access the spare wheel via a special panel. They come with dividers, which is a mercy so you won’t have to worry about stripes getting tangled up with plain or ‘novelty’ socks. They’ve thought of everything, bless their cotton socks. www.expedition-equipment.com

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Having your pride and joy stolen is a truly gutting experience, far beyond the mere financial value of your Landy. You’re liable to harbour dark thoughts involving shotguns and kneecaps. And we know that, since the Defender stopped rolling off the line, more and more of them are being stolen to order, many to head overseas even by the time they’ve been reported stolen. So what can you do? Short of setting up the sort of anti-thief defences that involve laser beams,

nightingale floors, machine guns firing on fixed lines and special forces on standby, many of the things you can do involve a fair bit of faffing about and setting things that either use a lot of power or which you simply forget to turn on after a while. Being passive can sometimes be the smart thing. Like this X-Column Lock Protector, which you fit and forget. Because we know that breaking the steering lock on a Land Rover does not require much brain

or indeed brawn. All you need to do is remove the lock barrel, shove in a screwdriver and quite often you’re up and away, you little scroat. But this sleeve encases the lock barrel with steel. With it fitted you won’t be able to remove the barrel or break the end off. This column lock will fit all Defender models up to 2014 production. That’s it, you fit it and forget about it, it’s always there doing the job. Check out more details here on the Britpart site: www.britpart.com

and 3/16” thick. Ooh, haven’t typed sizes like that for a while. The price is a decidedly modern $70.00 and you’ll need to ask them what that is in our native Sterling. The same company is also selling another Land Rover badge which is crafted from a solid billet of aluminium and, once again, powder-coated black. This is the current genuine oval

emblem, and mounts with stainless steel hardware. It’s designed to fit their own Aluminium Defender Front Grille but, if you ask, they’ll supply longer fittings so it can go on the Land Rover plastic grille. It’s a fairly juicy $100 and is about 3.5” wide. Both this and the original badge can be found here: www. seriesdefender.com

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They don’t make badges like they used to. Actually they do. Series Defender Outfitters has a Land Rover Solihull badge cast in aluminium from the original pattern equipment used to make the original badges. The aluminium is then powder-coated so they should last decades. The sizes are pre-decimal so the badge is 7 1/4” long by 2 13/16” high

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Fender and Landy’s big adventures Veronica Lamond, the author of these charming books for children in the Landybooks series, was born in South

Africa and has spent much of her life in Cornwall, so there’s a ruggedness to the stories and artwork which is very

engaging. The series feature Landy, who is a 1956 Series 1, and Fender, who is a 1999 Defender. The two latest books start with Landy and the Apple Harvest where Landy helps his young owner Jack to bring in the fallen apples. Since this is a children’s picture book it doesn’t involve them getting hammered on scrumpy, but they still have fun. The next book is Fender and the Cliff Rescue, where Fender and his young driver Dan are working near the cliff top when they have to get involved in a perilous rescue. If you’re looking for some ideas for small Christmas presents, then these would fit the bill beautifully. What’s more, you can buy them from your Land Rover specialist, Britpart, so you can add them on to an order for more oil or replacement parts.

eurospare is very excited and pleased to advertise our full range of eurospare and Premium eurospareXP brake pads and fitting kits. This new competitively priced range has been introduced to complement our existing brake discs. The pads and discs have been developed and manufactured to the highest quality that our eurospare brand demands. All our brake pads are fully certified to ECE R90 regulations.

For further information on stock availability, pricing and how to source eurospare products please contact your local Land Rover parts supplier and ask for eurospare brake pad and discs. Hotbray Limited are the proprietors of the eurospare brand, which provides high quality aftermarket Jaguar and Land Rover wholesale spare parts to support our main stocked brands. Please contact your preferred supplier for additional information.

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Someone’s first bike Everyone remembers their first bike, right? You may even be lucky enough to remember the way it was haphazardly wrapped, the not-sodiscretely covered metallic frame connecting those two huge circles. The bikes we’re talking about today come courtesy of the official licensee of Land Rover cycles, 2x2 Worldwide, who have some brand new junior bikes just in time for the festive period when your kids start to look at you in a hopeful sort of way. These new two-wheelers come in six different models, split into three different categories. First are the two models aimed at newcomers to the

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cycling world, with the Bravo and Mimi for children aged five years old and under. The middle tier, for those with a bit more experience (ages 5 to 8 years old), are Cordonza and Cavello which both include alloy brakes and six-speed gears. Then the final, top-tier for those more seasoned cyclists (7 to 10 years old) are the Criador and Casella which both come with eighteen speed gears and 24” wheels. The 16” Bravo and Mimi; 20” Cordonza and Cavello and 24” Criador and Casella retail at £199, £259 and £279 respectively. All models are available at www.2x2worldwide.com

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Autosparks have launched a high level rear LED lamp kit which fits all Land Rover vehicles. Included in this is a detailed fitting guide that the company have produced based on installing the parts for themselves onto a project vehicle. Alongside this guide is a set of wiring instructions so you won’t be driving around with non-functioning lights thanks to some misguided electrical work. As you would expect, this kit comes with the necessary LED lamps as well as all the other pieces you need to make the fitting process as quick and easy as possible. Altogether the kit costs £36.00, including VAT, and can be found at www.autosparks.co.uk

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Sometimes four wheels simply aren’t enough. And neither apparently are any of the traditional wheelbases Land Rover offered for the Defender. So, that can only mean that Chris Kill’s Defender 160” 6x6 must be quite the spectacle Put your hand over the rear part of the Defender in this photo (right), and it’ll look as if it’s running enormous suspension and hugely outsize tyres. Take it away again and suddenly, the proportions look pretty much spot-on. The overall lift is 6” – but even then, when you look at the front suspension (opposite page) there’s precious little indication of just how unusual this truck actually is

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‘It started life as a brand new 2016 Model Year Defender 110 Double Cab. The idea really was about how crazy I could go!’

and Rovers are regarded as relatively large vehicles, I think you’ll agree. Compared to most of the rubbish that clogs up Britain’s arteries, the Land Rovers are the chunkier occupants of the road and, well, they often need to be in order to carry out the practical duties we impose on them. But what if you feel like Land Rovers have gotten a bit small in stature? What happens if you don’t think they come out of Solihull with enough

wheels? And what happens if you have a moment of lunacy and decide to actually turn your cockamamie idea into a reality? Well, you see, some fella down in Hertfordshire had one of these crazy ideas. His name is Chris Kill and he happens to own CSK Automotive. Turns out he’s had a few ‘visions’ over the years, but this one certainly tops the list for ambition. ‘So it started life as a brand new 2016 model year Defender 110 Double Cab,’ explains Chris. ‘Then we customised it and turned it into the 6x6 it is now. The idea really was about how crazy I could go from my last build, which was my 110 Double Cab on a 4” lift with 37-inch Maxxis Trepadors – so I thought, “Right, let’s 6” lift it with 37-inch Treps and add another set of wheels!”’ Having taken stock of the vehicle in late September last year, work commenced at the beginning of November and, by the time the squad were ready to close down for the Christmas break, they’d got the Defender rolling on all sixes. Despite the project being done around other work, Chris had the Defender on the road by February and oﬃcially labelled the build complete in March, six months ago. What Chris and his team have created is a six-wheel drive Land

Rover Defender 160. And yes, those digits are very accurate. The miniscule 110 Double Cab was elongated with an extra 50-inches-worth of chassis, with all the following work being carried out by Chris, his dad Steve, metal welder Phil, ali welder Richard and CSK painter Chris. It’s a completely inhouse masterpiece. Or master vehicle in any case. Naturally, the custom CSK 6x6 conversion takes centre stage, but there is so much more to this vehicle than just a couple of extra wheels on the bus. A bus would be smaller, mind you. For starters, stepping into Chris’s 160 is a diﬃcult task, but that’s partly due to those 37” Maxxis Trepadors and the 6” lift kit complete with reservoir shock absorbers. The suspension arms have been uprated at both the front and rear, while the setup has been polybushed throughout with extended bumps and an adjustable panhard rod. That mammoth chassis has been put through a comprehensive CSK rust prevention treatment, with a custom-made arch kit installed and a custom rear roll bar fitted to help the tank keep some dignity through the bends. And it does so, too. For power, this 6x6 still employs the original 2.2-litre Puma engine, although crucially there have been a Continued overleaf

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‘People watching is one of the best things you can ever do when on the road – watching reactions and the silly things people will do to get a photo just cracks me up!’

Above: You may well have thought that the human race had found all the parts of a Defender’s interior that it’s possible to cover in leather, but apparently not. If you’re strangely phobic of the colour red, you will have turned the page already. If you’re not, you may be now… Right: There’s no shortage of six-wheeled Land Rovers in the world, but not so many of them have driven third axles. Chris wasn’t going to cut any corners with this build, though, whether in the through-drive second diff or the remote-reservoir suspension set-up couple of tweaks, including the Alive Tuning Stage 2 remap, the larger intercooler and the stainless DPF removal pipe which links to the large cherry-bomb style back box with twin rather sizeable tips that lurk beneath the vehicle. Inside the 6x6 it doesn’t get any less jaw-dropping. If you don’t like the colour red then it may not be for you, but happily I do. The cabin has been swamped with leather, and to aid the soundproofing further there’s a full Dynamat system installed. It won’t be engine noise or the harshness of the elements outside that’ll be at the forefront of your mind anyway, because Chris’s JL Audio twin 8-inch sub behind the rear seats, along with assorted speakers and tweeters, will be pumping out the freshest tunes and flooding your head with vibes to quash any thought of wind or tyres.

The double DIN head unit also encompasses the vehicle’s satnav, Bluetooth and iPhone connectivity points, along with a neat reversing camera. Like me, Chris expresses his belief that finding a good pair of seats is key to any interior. On this occasion he’s slotted a couple of Recaro CS seats in the front – a good middle ground between bucket seats and seats that offer as much support as a wet lettuce. The backings are rich in alcantara, a material that applies to the headlining too, while the steering wheel is a suave Startech piece installed with the slim boss kit. As a show-stopper – or an entire high-street-stopper – Mr Kill’s colossus simply slays (sorry not sorry) the opposition. Unsurprisingly, it’s not a vehicle you can really hide in. Imagine trying to hide an elephant, then you can start to get the picture. Of course,

plenty of people do queue up for pictures of this goliath. ‘I love driving it!’ exclaims Chris. ‘People watching is one of the best things you can ever do when on the road – watching reactions and the silly things people will do to get a photo just cracks me up! ‘I have had people hanging out of car windows with their cameras while overtaking just to get a video, and literally watching them drive round the 6x6 while on a motorway,’ chuckles Chris. Chris is an amicable guy; a modest one too. Think of Spurs striker Harry Kane, and they’re pretty much a spitting image of each other. However, of the two, Chris certainly had a busier time of it this summer! The other difference is that with those remote shocks under his Land Rover, Chris is probably better at taking corners…

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If the England camp had done their homework like Chris, at any rate, maybe they’d have got the job done at the Euros. Chris on the other hand made thorough preparations for the Defender 160. ‘I drew all of the ideas up roughly on paper and then transferred these to accurate measurements and sketches to get an understanding of how the chassis would work, figuring out the extended outriggers etc.’ says Chris. Chris did experience a European adventure of his own this summer, and from his anecdotes I know which event I would most relish being involved in! With a broad smile across his face, Chris describes it: ‘The best experience for me was taking part in the Modball Rally – a European rally where 180 crazy cars trek across Europe to get to different locations every day. ‘The cherished memory I have was when we got to Barcelona. We were going for dinner and one of the guys said, “Let’s go in the 6x6!” So that’s what we did! Eleven people in a five-seat vehicle,’ laughs Chris. ‘I did get pulled over and fined 250 euros unfortunately, for having the rear tub full of people.’ Sometimes such penalties are rendered obsolete given what memories you take away with you and the laughter you experience in the moment. So that sounds like the end of the story, but Chris may not be finished with the Defender just yet. ‘I will keep hold of it as it’s my last new Defender, so to speak, now they have ceased production. I will probably change the colour of it, make it even bigger and put a V8 lump under the hood to make it stand out even more,’ he reveals. As if it needed to stand out any further! ‘Ideally I would like to go big on the engine – it pulls and drives okay, but it looks like it needs something mean under the bonnet.’ We’re sure Chris will come up with another ‘vision’ sometime soon. And we’re in no doubt it will be every bit as spectacular as this stunning Defender.

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n modern society, everyone is always looking towards the next goal, the next development or trend, the next upgrade, whether it’s in technology, music or fashion. We’re a throwaway society, at least according

Words: Mike Trott Pictures: Ian MacDonald to one gentleman you’ll meet shortly. Look how many people turn in their keys every three years for a new motor, because no-one wants to get left behind the unstoppable runaway train that is the modern world. To sit

still in an ever-changing world would be seen as giving up; consigning yourself to middle age and you’ll then just be tagged as ‘un-cool’. And who would want that? Car companies, for example, all work to evolve, improve and give us a new product that is always ‘better’ than the last. It’s supposed to be leaner, meaner, greener than the model it replaces and you’re effectively an idiot if you don’t go out and buy one of their machines that second. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for changing things – underpants, what I have for tea... hell, I’ll even travel a different route to work once in a while – but whatever happened to just sticking with your guns. Whatever happened to ‘If it ain’t broke’? With cars, think how many owners some vehicles get through. We have a car for a couple of years, get bored and something else comes in to be

flavour of the month. If you’re in the market for a new Land Rover, say, to come across an advert that reads ‘One owner from new’, is normally an inviting prospect. Well, here we have a Discovery 1 owner and the Discovery in question has only ever clocked one human in the driving seat. Its owner is Ian MacDonald, and it transpires that such vehicles, more often than not, turn out to be perfect illustrations of what the model should be. This Disco is over 18 years old and when you see a vehicle of this age in this condition, you can usually get an idea of its keeper. These are pristine examples of the model, worshipped like God on Sundays, but with a soap and sponge instead of communion. Only this car’s Sabbath is a Thursday. ‘It’s washed every Thursday without fail,’ laughs Ian. ‘I think it has been so reliable because of the way I’ve looked

Some Land Rovers get passed through countless pairs of hands, but, on occasion, you ﬁnd one that’s been cherished from new. Often immaculate, these gems make for an ideal buy – but just try prising them from that single owner!

after it; I’ve only used genuine Land Rover parts or OEM equivalents. Ever since she was a year old, I have done all the servicing myself in accordance with the planned maintenance used by the Army and the Discovery service schedule, although these days it’s the time that comes first, not the mileage.’ The lady in question, a 1998 Discovery 300Tdi, was first registered in May that year and has only missed the mark for its MOTs twice – once for the towing socket and another for corroded brake lines. While Ian is firmly attached to his old Disco, now having clocked over 193,000 miles, the reality is that the vehicle was never meant for him in the first place. The tale begins during Ian’s time in the military when he was based in Germany for much of his service. As a perk of being in the Armed Forces, Ian could purchase vehicles tax-free every

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Above: There is nothing fancy about this machine, but that is a testament to how this vehicle has simply got on with life and been what a Land Rover should be to its owner: dependable. The 300Tdi engine has now totalled over 193,000 miles, but it’s still chugging away nicely so many months and if Ian couldn’t make use of them, then other family members could. ‘My friend John and I were going to start a business in Land Rovers once we both were out the army. We both set our sights on a Discovery 1 with all the bells and whistles,’ explains Ian. ‘I was going to buy it for him tax-free (he left the army while I still had six years left to serve) and he was going to pay me back top dollar and then I would get mine. With the tax knocked off he used the difference to put all the extras on he wanted. ‘It was never meant to be my car, but John was tragically killed in a traﬃc accident. I couldn’t really afford to keep it, but I kept it anyway! Bless him, John was the reason I got into the Discoverys when he pressurised my wife to sell the old Range Rover for one.’ Ian certainly hasn’t done the Discovery any injustice since he gained ownership of this late 300Tdi machine. In fact, his passion for Land Rovers, and Discoverys in particular, has only brewed stronger over the years. ‘When I reach 55, I’d like to start spending a couple of days a week reconditioning Discovery parts. It’ll be a hobby, but one that I can perhaps make a little money from on the side too,’ says Ian with a hopeful expression. Discovery parts are getting rarer and now the earliest examples have crept into the ‘classic’ bracket there is sure to be a demand from enthusiasts who want to preserve their version of the vehicle that saved Land Rover. In many ways, Ian has probably saved this Discovery 1 from a lifetime of being shunted from keeper to keeper, with the possibility of falling into the wrong hands at some stage Continued overleaf

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replaced on his Discovery were the rear wheel arches, and it’s a testament to how well he’s preserved the Disco that now even with an L322 TDV8 on the drive, the Disco still gets the nod. ‘I plan to keep her forever,’ says Ian. ‘She doesn’t owe me a penny; she has never missed a beat in all the years I’ve owned her. Soon she will be a classic and the plan is to keep her the same, bar the alloys which need to be converted back to the original gunmetal and silver-edged versions.’ Throughout the years, Ian has travelled Europe and the UK knowing that the Discovery is safely pulling the caravan behind. He has helped rescue 44-ton artics stranded in the depths of winter, rescued his own daughter from the uselessness of a Fiat Punto in the same conditions and, since he traded in his Vauxhall Cavalier back in 1990, it’s been Green Ovals all the way.

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Even the rest of the family have been hit with the passion stick a few times now, with both offspring running Freelanders, the TDV8 (that’s the 4.4 version) Rangey belongs to his wife and his dad runs a 300Tdi auto 1985 90. His son is actually on the insurance for the Discovery now and is frequently using it for the longer journeys that need to be completed. It was inevitable that Ian’s son would find a way into this community and you’ll be touched to know that John, whom this Discovery never ended up reaching, had a son who is also well into his Solihull contraptions. Judging by the way Ian has kept John’s Discovery over the years, I’m sure he’d be very proud of the way his ideal Land Rover has blossomed over the years. One owner from new – immaculate condition. So very true.

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Broken, shattered and unloved, this Classic LSE was once destined for nothing but scrap. But there was one man who stepped in 17 years ago to save this Range Rover from an early death, and – after years of toiling away – this LSE is now one of the finest you’ll see still running today Right: Not the usual interior you’d expect to see in a Range Rover is it! This is a specially-trimmed LSE that has a completely bespoke cabin. Some of the parts were tailored by Paul’s friend, such as the carpets, for example, but Paul was the person behind all the fitting. He’s done a fine job and he’s managed to make this 22-year-old car feel like it’s come from Land Rover’s very own showroom today

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f you went into your garage now, or took a peak out of the front window and glanced down the drive at your beloved Landy, I’m willing to bet that all of you will have a different story to tell in how you came to be its owner. Choosing a Land Rover can be a bit like choosing what to have for dinner each evening, although far less painstaking of course. For example, if you or I were to head on out and hand over some money for a 2014 Range Rover Sport that’s had one owner from new, we can rest assured it’ll more than likely be in good shape and won’t come back to repeat on us. Think of it as a fancy strip of sirloin garnished with some of those equally fancy sweet potato fries. Lovely. Paul Atkinson’s Range Rover Classic LSE didn’t come with the same level of guarantee. Paul had a friend based over in Norway who was also engrossed in Land Rovers, and was a keen restoration and repair nut. At the time, our man Paul was hankering for a P38 – it’s important to point out that this was in 1999, a long time before we all knew how dodgy the old ’38 could be. Paul went out to Norway to see his friend about acquiring a P38 and everything was set for him to become the proud owner of a party-pooping Range Rover. However, once back in England, Paul received a phone call from his Scandinavian pen pal and was offered the chance to become the owner of a 4.2-litre LSE. This, however, was more like a questionable curry

than our other significantly safer dish. ‘I received some black and white photos of the car and could see it had been involved in some sort of accident, presumably with something heavy,’ recalls Paul. Presumably the Range Rover didn’t come out of the bout as the winner. ‘The guy wanted £250 deposit for the car and said I could secure it that day if he got the deposit, so I went for it. Then we waited… and waited’ says Paul. ‘This was in the February and my initial plan had been to repair the car and get it up and running for our holiday in September. In the end, the car arrived on the 17 September 1999 and we were due to go away on the 20th!’ So while the LSE wasn’t going to be packing its bags and joining Paul on a jolly, it was at least now in the UK, having come from Belgium and been delivered on the back of a truck – an ominous spectacle if ever there was one. Feeling refreshed from his vacation, Paul came back to face the LSE head on and promptly started to remove the debris from the front. In the six months he’d been waiting, Paul had sourced a replacement chassis ready for the reconstructive surgery. Before long the body and chassis were separated and within six weeks the Range Rover was repaired, but it then spent 12 months on the sidelines before going to the paint shop. Many of the panels were repaired and Paul claims that about 99% of the vehicle is still original, but the outer wings, bonnet and driver’s door had to Continued overleaf

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Above: The interior of this LSE has a beautiful colour palette, which provides a throwback to how the cabin was when Paul ﬁrst acquired the vehicle. It had previously been done out by the old owners, with TV screens in the headrests among other things. A re-trim was needed after so many years, though, and now this LSE even carries its own unique matting and foot props

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be replaced. Even the inner wings were straightened and the majority of the brake lines are still the original components from two decades previous. So you may expect me to now say that Paul and his LSE lived happily ever after in a harmonious relationship that still blossoms today. Pah! You’re not even close. ‘It’s been more than a labour of love to be honest,’ says Paul. ‘It got to the point where I said, “I will fix you, you’re not going to beat me!”’ What Paul is referring to is the troublesome relationship that followed the rebuild – something that nearly drove them so far apart that they were on the verge of going their separate ways. ‘A fuelling problem developed and the engine started to misfire,’ reveals Paul. This wasn’t the original 4.2-litre V8 that had been installed back in Solihull, but a replacement unit that was now becoming the bane of Paul’s days. ‘The repair was water off a duck’s back. It was sorting this fuelling problem that became the real issue,’ Paul continues, while sounding like he’d rather not relive the experience. ‘I’d used it as a daily drive for years, but from 2007 to 2012, it was parked up and I couldn’t be bothered with it. It’s been horrendous. ‘I had it up for sale at one stage and even contemplated switching it to a diesel, but then I refused to be defeated.’ Paul and this LSE were clearly on a collision course with each other and time would tell who would come out on top. But if anyone could overhaul the Rangey, it was Paul. Thankfully, the latter prevailed. But not only has Paul managed to resolve the fuelling issue, he’s also revamped the interior after it started to show its age in too many places. Now he drives an obedient 4.2-litre V8, sumptuous Range Rover. Just take a look inside.

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ENGINES ‘A family in Sevenoaks owned this Classic previously and at around the time the Autobiography version of the P38 was launched, the owner had decided to enhance the interior, upgrading it with a cream and green theme with screens in the back. ‘I decided to give it a new lease of life, though, and with the help of my friend we’ve completely re-trimmed the interior,’ announces Paul. ‘All of the design was my idea and I carried out the entire fitting. My friend helped tailor the carpets and some of the other elements; I made the console up. The headlining was a bit of a pain to fit because it’s leather, but putting the new interior in has completely transformed it.’ Being lucky enough to sit in it, I can vouch for the fact this is the best interior I’ve been cocooned in within a Classic Range Rover. It’s like sitting in a living room where the colour scheme is your favourite and all the furniture has been specifically measured to your size – it just works.

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although some require more than others. Paul could quite easily have shied away from the project 17 years ago and may have had a much quieter life. However, roll on to today and Paul has blessed himself with a beautiful LSE Range Rover that can boast a party trick that trumps anything the rest of the breed has to offer.

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Tread Carefully

With so many tyre options on the market and the safety of your rubber of utmost importance, The Landy has teamed up with 4SITE 4x4 Tyres to provide you with a top ten of tyre tips to help you stay tread trendy

yres are really rather important aren’t they? But with Land Rovers, the need for good-condition tyres is paramount. Look at the type of work we subject these Below: Choosing which tyre is best for your Landy can be a difﬁcult decision. This Toyo Open Country U/T is very much road-biased – think good grip, especially in the wet, and a smooth, quiet ride

Words: Mike Trott and Sundeep Sehijpal vehicles to; the adventures we expect them to go on at the drop of a spanner – our tyres help our Land Rovers to perform the way that we know they can, but only if we keep them in sound condition. It’s often a fact that is frequently forgotten, but those four tyres (hopefully there’s four or else you’ve some explaining to do) are the only point of the vehicle that makes contact with the Earth’s surface, whether that’s tarmac, gravel, grass or mud. Whatever your Land Rover is trying to cross, the fact still remains. Simply choosing what tyre is right for you and your Land Rover, however, can be a confusing and mindboggling experience that can leave even the most persistent person weeping on their knees. Fear not, friend, because The Landy and 4SITE 4x4 Tyres have – like something from the Marvel universe – come together like superheroes (humour us please) in order to give you a top ten of tips, which should pick you up oﬀ your knees, help you dry your eyes and generally regain some dignity about the situation.

Right: The Cooper Discoverer AT3s on our resident 90 are a good all-round tyre for everyday usability. You can use these, quite literally, on all terrain… To help, and handing you the Kleenex box, here’s Dave Dineen from 4SITE.

1: Road tyres or all-terrain?

So, firstly, what kind of tyre should you even be putting on your Land Rover? Well, some of you may well want to stick with the road tyre approach simply because you know you’re only ever likely to tackle the extremity of a gravel track. But Dave puts up a good fight for the all-terrain tyre… ‘While many Land Rover owners won’t often venture away from roads, it’s always better to be prepared for those times when you do – which is why I’d recommend choosing an all-terrain tread pattern,’ expresses Dave. ‘Since all-terrains come in a variety of tread patterns, you can get tyres with a 30/70 oﬀ-road to on-road capability, to a 60/40 oﬀ-road to on-road ratio. Your local 4x4 tyre specialist will be able to advise which tyre is best for you depending on your driving needs.’

Crucially, Dave advises that all-terrains with a less ‘blocky’ tread pattern are the most suitable option for Land Rovers with traction control, or Terrain Response. It’s one of those decisions where you need to be completely honest about what you’ll be using the Land Rover for. If you want to be able to get around in all seasons, or have a gravel drive, then you won’t need 35” muds. But if you take your 90 green laning every weekend then that could be precisely what you’re after. The Cooper Discoverer AT3s we’re running on our resident Td5 90 have impressed so far, and would cover you on pretty much everything from road to moderate laning.

2: Mud tyres

‘Mud tyres have large tread blocks and voids at the edges,’ explains Dave. ‘They’re designed with a good self-cleaning ability, pushing mud to the side. The central section of the tyre

also has a continuous tread pattern, so they’re suitable for driving on roads.’ Dave is quick to point out, though, that a mud tyre shouldn’t just be considered for, well, mud. You need to assess the terrain you’ll be traversing – so if you’re finding yourself on a chalky or clay-type surface, a thinner tyre is going to get a much better foothold. ‘A wider tyre is better for more peaty areas as the weight of the vehicle is spread over a larger footprint. A good all-round mud tyre is the BF Goodrich KM2,’ recommends Dave.

3: Extreme Tyres

This selection of rubber is not for the faint-hearted. It allows you to tackle the most extreme conditions and shouldn’t leave you wanting. These tyres have large voids and massive tread blocks, which extend down the tyre sidewall. ‘This pattern is designed to dig into the ground first and cut through the top layers of mud, expelling it out of

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Above: That tread there belongs to a Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tyre, a mud-terrain popular with off-roaders because of its ability to cope with very harsh landscapes Right: You can almost hear the sound of snapping halfshafts, can’t you? This scary-looking tyre is the Ziarelli Brutale, an Italian-made remould that could be effective on a trials or playday truck but wouldn’t be a lot of fun on the road the side. Extreme tyres do have some extra rubber in the central band of the tread to give some – but not great – on-road stability,’ states Dave. ‘A good all-round extreme tyre is the Insa Turbo Special Track.’

4: Classic tyres

It’s understandable that you want your tyres to match the look of your classic Land Rover, so classic tyres are a popular option. You can go for a tyre with a modern pattern, or one with the same tread pattern that was fitted to the

vehicle when it was originally sold. Our Kleenex provider adds that, ‘You should also remember that the wheels fitted to most Series Land Rovers are for tube tyres, so they’ll need tyres with inner tubes. You should never have tubeless tyres on tube type rims without inner tubes.’

5: Remoulds

If premium tyres are out of your budget, remoulds are a good option for when you’re looking for something cheaper than first generation tyres.

One of the most reputable names for producing remoulds for Land Rover is Insa Turbo. Dave points out, ‘Insa ensures the carcass is from a premium brand, is less than five years old and hasn’t had a puncture, plus they check to make sure the tyre doesn’t have any shoulder wear.’

6: Don’t mix ‘n’ match

‘You shouldn’t mix tyre sizes or brands on the same axle. In fact, I’d recom-

mend all four tyres being exactly the same and they should all be changed at the same time too,’ says Dave. When it comes to choosing what tyre you want on your Land Rover, always take into account Land Rover’s recommendations. They know the vehicles better than anyone at the end of the day. Also, you should choose either cross ply or radial tyres. Mixing isn’t recommended but if you have no

choice, the legal requirement is for cross ply on the front axle and radial on the rear.

7: Don’t skimp!

There’s no point in buying a premium vehicle if you’re going to fit it with low quality tyres. In fact, it’s your beloved Landy, so avoid budget tyres altogether and go for great quality mid-range or premium brands. Continued overleaf

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When we asked Dave for his suggestions he said: ‘My recommendation is for a General Grabber GT or AT. General is owned by Continental, so you’ll get a premium product for a mid-range price.’

8: Check your tyres!

This is a simple but essential way of ensuring you stay on your intended surface, rather than spearing into a bush, rolling over or just crashing into one big massive fireball. Sounds scary – so listen up! Make sure you regularly check for and get rid of any foreign objects that may have got stuck in between the tread blocks, such as stones and flint. These could potentially work their way into the tyre casing causing a puncture, and you don’t want that, at any speed. Tyre pressures are another one. It’s an elementary factor to check, but important all the same. Remember to re-inflate tyres once back on the blacktop if you’ve reduced pressure for oﬀ-roading.

9: Uneven wear

If this is something you’ve been experiencing then you may need to check your Land Rover’s steering

geometry. An adjustment may be needed to the toe setting or other possible alignment angles. Expert Dave says: ‘Sometimes uneven wear is down to a more serious

Below: Checking your tyres regularly sounds like child’s play – but you’d be amazed how many people don’t do it. Assess the depth of your tread – use the old coin trick if you need to, but also keep an eye on the general wear along the cross-section of the tyre, plus the valves which can always get knocked with ease. Oh, and while you’re down there, check their pressures…

problem with worn or damaged components in the suspension or steering assembly – or even just incorrect tyre pressure.’ Another point to mention is that valves should not be neglected. A new valve should be fitted every time a tyre is replaced or repaired as it may get damaged during removal. Good tyre fitters will do this, but always confirm with them beforehand.

10: Tread depth

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‘You shouldn’t mix tyre sizes or brands on the same axle’

While everyone knows that grip is crucial both on- and oﬀ-road, not everyone changes their tyres when that grip is at risk of being elusive. Dave recommends changing tyres once the tread depth reaches 3mm. We’ll leave him to explain why: ‘The legal minimum tread depth for driving on roads is 1.6mm. But if you wait until that point, then based on stopping distances being 53 metres at 50mph in the dry, it could take approximately 53 metres further to stop when travelling in wet weather at the same speed, compared to changing at 3mm tread depth.’ If you follow these tips, not only should you be less confused about what to fit on your Land Rover, but you should also be all the wiser to maintaining your Landy’s boots. 4SITE 4x4 Tyres is the ideal place to go to find your Land Rover’s new tyres. They oﬀer impartial advice and can point you to the right tyre for you and your Land Rover, before then finding you the right place in which to get them fitted through one of their approved fitters. Check out their website for more advice, to browse the market and options and to generally learn how to become a tyre master. The place to visit is www.4site4x4tyres.co.uk.

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Rover Show will be holding an autojumble for the very first time, meaning more opportunities for you to get the bargain deals you’ve been waiting for. A host of live demonstrations will be on display throughout the day, with Bearmach providing hands-on lessons on their diagnostic equipment and new line of roof racks. Plus Plasma Part will be delivering tutorials and all their technical know-how on the art of welding. The car park at Stoneleigh will also be turned into an extension of the show, with a dedicated Land Rover car park where drivers will be given the chance to showcase their very own Landy. Advanced tickets can still be purchased at this time – the price is just £5 per person, while under-14s go free. This will be the only place to get your Land Rover fix this winter, so to book your tickets now, head over to greatbritishlrshow.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Innovation at Bearmach has led to a programme of continuous product development which guarantees the longevity of Land Rovers in the aftermarket. We have proudly introduced over 750 new products since the turn of the year, in addition to our already 14,000-item strong range that covers more than 140 countries. We pride ourselves on supplying the highest

quality products for your Land Rover, so that when you buy from Bearmach, you know you are buying from an established and trusted brand. At this upcoming Great British Land Rover show, we are putting on a series of workshops for a select trio of our products allowing you to find out even more about our accessories. The first of these begins at 10:30 and features the Hawkeye Total which is Bearmach’s independent diagnostic tool that allows you to diagnose faults within your vehicle through communicating with its ECUs. The tool also allows you to read and clear fault codes and view live data from the actuators and electronic control module. The ensuing workshop begins at noon and allows you to get hands-on with Bearmach’s aluminium roof rack. The roof rack itself is lightweight and easy to assemble, coming flat packed with all of the necessary brackets and fixings. It’s also customisable thanks to the horizontal slats, which allow

for the removal of sections to enable sunroof usage. The final workshop commences at 13:30 in the afternoon, and this is with Bearmach’s extremely reliable LED light kits. These lights are extremely bright and emit an excellent pure white

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up and head off to another climate. They are all manufactured right here in the UK, will keep weight to a minimum with their aluminium construction, plus anodised in silver or black for extra durability. They are available for Defender 90s and 110s, Discovery 1, 2, 3 and 4s, with a RRP starting from £649. And as

we said, you can now get a fresh-looking rack for your baby Range Rover. One of the neat features about the racks is they come with horizontal slats, making for easy removal when you wish to call upon your, possibly intact, sunroof. All roof racks come with the relevant brackets and fixings. And

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or those of you wishing to get your hands dirty at the show, we are pleased to announce that Plasma Part will be running their very own workshop feature on the day for all you budding, skilled or just plain curious welders. Plasma Part welding guru, Thomas

Buckle, said: ‘We will have a full-scale demonstration of all the tools and machinery that we have on offer. It will cover pretty much everything you’d want to be doing in your own garage. ‘Demonstrations will include sessions on plasma cutting, TIG and MIG welding, and arc welding, while

we’ll also be dishing out all the best tips to handle your equipment and will have all the gear on show for visitors to browse through.’ Not only will Plasma Part have all the equipment you need on sale, but they are giving you the chance to try your hand on the day, so you can get a real feel for welding. Two demonstrators will be running simultaneously all day so you can take home a practical experience, and maybe even use it as a ‘try before you buy’ exercise. Even if you just want to be educated in the art of welding, the team will happily welcome you to their stand and you can go home more knowledgeable and clued up on welding at the very least.

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he first official pictures of the fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery have been released prior to its first public appearance at this year’s Paris Motor Show. As is becoming customary for car manufacturers these days, the new Discovery has been teased out to the public over several weeks, with various ‘ambassadors’ and celebrities helping to showcase some of the latest features to grace the new Discovery. However, while getting Bear Grylls to jump out of a plane and using the new ‘Intelligent Seat Fold’ technology is eye-catching, not many of us will be trying to reconfigure our Discovery’s seating arrangement through our smartphone whilst plummeting at 125mph towards the Earth’s surface. Just a hunch. Sadly this issue closed just before the Paris Motor Show and the Discovery’s 28 September debut, so we’ll be bringing you all the facts and in-depth

analysis on the new Disco in our next issue (December) of The Landy. But that doesn’t mean we can’t tell you a little bit more about the Discovery in the meantime. Firstly, though, a word from Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s Chief Design Officer, who said: ‘New Discovery redefines the large SUV. Land Rover’s design and engineering teams have revolutionised the Discovery DNA to create a highly desirable, extremely versatile and hugely capable premium SUV.’ If we break down Mr McGovern’s statement, you can get an idea of what we’re likely to get with the new Discovery. It is still very much a large SUV and will top the Discovery family tree ahead of the Discovery Sport. However, following the launch of the baby Disco two years ago, the exterior of that vehicle was always going to dictate the design of this new daddy Disco. As with the modern-day Range Rover clan, it’s difficult to distinguish between the new Discovery and Disco Sport from the front and only when you

peer down the side of the vehicle that you notice any standout differences. Notably, this new Discovery sits more squat on the road than its predecessor, which may make it look – and drive – better on the road, but what will the reduced ground clearance make of terrain that hasn’t been steamrollered? Will it be as good off-road as a D4? If so, it will no doubt require all of Land Rover’s latest off-road tech to ensure that it is. Inside, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in an enlarged Disco Sport. There’s still seven seats which folds completely flat for maximum practicality, but those rear seats will be suitable for kings and queens, and not just little princes and princesses. Last month Land Rover unveiled a new 240hp version of its 2.0-litre four-cylinder TD4 Ingenium engine and we’re putting our money on that being the engine that the brand launches with. Figures are expected to be around 45mpg for a combined fuel economy cycle and with performance delivering a 0-60mph sprint in about 8.0 seconds. On paper at least, the new Discovery is shaping up nicely. Prices are estimated to start from approximately £45,000 – a substantial amount of money for a vehicle that prides itself on being family orientated. With the introduction of the Discovery Sport there was always going to be a free pass onto higher tariffs, though. We’ll have to wait to drive the Discovery to give a full verdict, but if it’s a little bit better than the Discovery 4 in every area, this is going to be one hell of a Land Rover and one hell of a car.

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with some new Cooper tyres, a pair of Defender Demister vents and has drunk up a bottle of Cataclean. It’s also just been for a coating of Buzzweld’s CIO at Derby 4x4. And you’ll be able to see all the results up-close and personal on The Landy stand at the Great British Land Rover Show.

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mell that son? That’s the smell of burning winches. And you hear that? Ah yes, the sound of whining in the morning. Winching can be a precise art or it can be more like a battle in a warzone, all mud, shouting, confusion and, if you’re not careful, quite a lot of blood. Like any good soldier though, you don’t want to go into action with a weapon that’s liable to jam in the mud or which may not work at the critical moment. So you

choose your winch carefully. And thereafter it is your winch and you need to look after it. Repeat: ‘This is my winch. There are many like it, but this one is mine.’ So which winch do you choose? There are many to choose from, but for a good winch it’s certainly worth looking at the new model from Goodwinch. How did they come up with that name? Alongside the new G12 twin-motor winch, Goodwinch has launched a single-motored winch,

the G10. All its winches are made to order so you can specify exactly what you need in terms of drums, bowropes and so on. The one you see in the photos here has a Bowmotor 2 fitted with a mid-sized drum which Goodwinch call the Large Drum which is logical I’m sure. Whatever, it can take an 11mmx38m (125ft) Dyneema or budget bowrope. If you needed it, there is an extra large drum available, which may be called the Extra Large Drum or

Ginormous Drum or something. The Bowmotor 2 works with a Bowright solenoid for long, reliable service. What you can also see is all the elements that make this Goodwinch good, from large drum roller bearings to V-Ring seals, that make this winch both waterproof and very robust over a long period of time. Many of the items are milled from solid aluminium. This ‘King of TDS Winches’ follows on a long line of long-lived

models designed with the help of David Bowyer. David has been working with winches for more than four decades. It is thought that many of the original G10 and G12 waterproof models are still in service today. Given that they were built in the late 1990s and so are 15-20 years old, that’s quite a reassuring statistic when looking at buying one of the new winches. TDS winches are now in their ninth year of production, making them a well-known name in the

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Raising the Roof

he Alu-Cabs Icarus roof conversion for Defenders gives you more space, more flexibility and more security

when you’re out and about, like if you’re somewhere where there may be dangerous animals or even just deeply horrible weather.

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he company sounds like it makes serious sunscreen protection, but instead Factor 55 has just released a really interesting hook they’re calling the UltraHook. Just taking a look at the hook shows how versatile it is. It’s CNC machined from military-grade aluminium, so there’s plenty of strength there to start with. The advantage it has is that

it offers a closed system for winch cables or ropes. There is a safety latch over the mouth of the hook, and when you slide your ca-ble in there the latch folds down flat into the hook so you don’t snag up on it. When the cable is safely in, then there’s a locking pin which is housed within the hook which you can use to lock the safety latch across the mouth of the hook. That cable is not coming out that way. There is also a hole machined into the body of the hook which can take a shackle pin directly. Add in rubber pads so that your fairlead doesn’t get scraped around, and you have a pretty useful and safe piece of kit. Plus, it looks pretty trick too! Finally, note the fingergrips. Factor 55 put these on one side only, so you are pushed into having the mouth of the hook pointing upwards. That means if something hideous happens the body of the hook will fly into the ground, not up into the air or towards anything else nearby. To find out more about this US UltraHook, go here: xs4x4.parts

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The conversion hinges the new roof up so that you have much more space and headroom in your Defender and all the bedding and bed is above you, ready for you to sort it out and hop in when you’re ready. You don’t even need to leave the vehicle, which could be handy at times. It’s all robustly made, with the aluminium roof being fully insulated for heat, cold and noise. There are three windows which zip open but they have mesh screens to keep the bugs out. Those bugs might be attracted by the two LED reading lamps which are fitted to the bed. This seems a well thought out design based on some serious experience. It’s also pretty easy to fit. They send you the roof and the whole kit with the instructions. You simply unbolt your roof and bolt this one on. That means you could take it with you to your next Defender, and simply reattach the

original roof to the old vehicle. The whole caboodle sits 18cm higher than the standard roof, and it weighs 130kg, but against that you have to discount the weight of the original roof. This conversion means you have a rugged Defender during the day, exploring where few can explore,

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Would you like to stay in a gentle tent?

entle Tent – what a great name for a company. This Austrian organisation makes a series of imaginative tents and can then fill them with stylish furniture. One of the keys is that the whole thing, from tent to sofas, are all supported not by tiresome bits of aluminium extrusion and string but by air. The GT Classic is indeed their classic tent. It must be said that from some angles it looks like something that would form part of the stage at Glastonbury, but you can enjoy it without the mud and U2. Bliss. For Landy owners, it’s worth noting that the tent is mainly designed to go up against a vehicle, either the rear

or side. The Car Connection makes for a snug fit against the vehicle. This means you can have it right against the door of your 110 and keep out of the elements even with the rear door open. It’s easy to put up, even easier if you’re using a pump attached to your

vehicle, and then you can do what you want – add groundsheet, or front cover or, with some extra bracing, it can freestand. It must be said that Gentle Tent have some very classy looking sofas to go with it, that would be sofa, day bed, or simply bed for anyone who doesn’t want to sleep on the ground. Far be it for us to ever recommend going to a boot sale, but this would also make a great stand or stall if you needed somewhere eye-catching to display whatever it is you are flogging – old parts from a discarded project, partner, whatever. So for a camping trip with a stylish difference, we recommend taking the weight off at the Gentle Tent stand.

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4x4 Zone Hall 2 A15 Join us and discover Eastern Europe & Asia. We are a team of people who enjoy overland trips in our 4x4 cars. 4x4zone is owned by Marcin Burzynski. This is an important fact, for not only is your tour guide multi-lingual, he is also multi-cultural. This is essential when touring abroad, especially Eastern Europe. We offer you all our experience gained over the years, our knowledge, the desire for adventure. With such a team, each trip will be an adventure of your life. Join us at Vampire 4x4 Tour, Montenegro 4x4 Tour, WWII Memorial Tour, TransMongolia 4x4 Expedition and others. • TRAVEL www.4x4zone.co.uk 0789 5143869 info@4x4zone.co.uk AAA Lazer Hall 2 A46

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4x4 Lighting Hall 2 A8 4x4 Lighting are LED lighting specialists; a unique company that supplies LED lighting to automotive businesses, off-roading enthusiasts and the agricultural and construction machinery market. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.4x4lighting.co.uk 07514 498191 4x4lighting@gmail.com

4x4 Overlander Hall 1 F14 We supply overland travellers with their vehicles with equipment and solutions to the special challenges they face. • TRAVEL • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.4x4overlander.com info@4x4overlander.com 01422 243966

ACH Special Vehicles Hall 1 G36 We supply complete vehicles as well as fitting equipment to customers own vehicles, we can source, build and deliver the ideal vehicle that suits your needs and your dreams. • BESPOKE VEHICLES • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.achsv.co.uk sales@achsv.co.uk 01327 353129

AJ 4WD Outfitters Hall 2 A23 Independent quality supplier of Land Rover Parts, Accessories & 4WD Expedition equipment based in Oxfordshire. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT www.aj4wdoutfitters.co.uk sales@aj4wdoutfitters.co.uk 07743 288356

AJS Fabrications Hall 2 E106 Landy spares. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.facebook.com/Landy-Spares A-J-S-Fabrications-246881853148

All Wheel Drive Club Hall 2 E104 The All Wheel Drive Club was formed in 1968 to allow people to use their off road vehicles regardless of make or model. To-

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APB Trading Hall 2 A34 Spares and accessories for Discovery, Range Rover and Land Rover vehicles. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.apbtrading.co.uk 01299 250174 info@apbtrading.co.uk

Arkonik Hall 2 B49 The world’s leading custom Land Rover Defender specialists. • VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.arkonik.com 01373 812011

Armadillo 4x4 Hall 2 A41 For all your expedition needs. • EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT armi@armadillo4x4.co.uk www.armadillo4x4.co.uk

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Atkinson Bespoke Engineering Hall 1 F1 Range Rover and Land Rover Specialist Refitters • WORKSHOP www.atkinsonbespokeengineering. com 0121 559 5255 info@atkinsonbespokeengineering. com

Bailey Morris Hall 2 D85 Established in 1977, Bailey Morris Ltd is the UK’s foremost specialist propshaft company. We currently stock O.E.

propshafts for many 4x4 models, but we are proud to have also spent time developing our own “Extreme” range. For the majority of 4x4 vehicles we can offer an upgraded propshaft option, whether you need greater angle, longer aplines or larger torque capacity (which may give increased potential life-expectancy). • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.baileymorris.co.uk 01480 216250 sales@baileymorris.co.uk

BB Engineering Hall 1 F27 BB Engineering Supplies has been set up by BB Engineer Services (who have been trading for 15 years at 30 to 40 shows a year) to make our range of general and specialised engineer components, vehicle and machinery components available via the internet. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • WORKSHOP TOOLS www.bbengineeringsupplies.co.uk 07976 539675 bbeng@btinternet.com

Bearmach Hall 2 Centre Stand Hall 1 H43; AJ14 We will have display vehicles, display stands with parts and accessories. We will have a mechanic from our YouTube channel doing live demos on our project Defender. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.bearmach.com 02920 856550 info@bearmach.com

BSB Autoparts Online Hall 2 B67 BSB Auto Parts are a leading Land Rover and Jaguar specialist, based in the West Midlands area. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.bsbautoparts.co.uk sales@bsbautoparts.co.uk 0121 374 2807

Buzzweld Hall 1 G35 Buzzweld can custom build a package for you that is incredible value for money, will stand the test of time, and will be the coating you require. Whether that is a top coat for a show piece, a glass re enforced two pack for your challenge truck, or the ability to cavity treat your chassis in your lunch hour without requiring specialist equipment and prep to achieve a lasting result. • VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.buzzweld.com craig@buzzweld.com

Ceney Number Plates Hall 1 H50 Modern and classic number plates for cars and motorcycles. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.ceneynumberplates.co.uk 0121 572 1400 info@ceneynumberplates.co.uk Chris Hodson (Hall 1 AJ16)

• Beartown Tyres Hall 2 C74 British made 4x4 tyres meeting highest standards ECE 108 and ISO 9001. • WHEELS & TYRES 07464 606112 / 07973 271706 beartowntyres@outlook.com

Beaumont Land Rover Hall 1 AJ24 Specialists in servicing the Land Rover range. Freelander. Discovery. Defender. MOT work. TDI engine conversions. Land Rovers bought & sold worldwide. • SERVICING www.beaumontlandrovers.co.uk 01422 244823 info@beaumontlandrovers.co.uk

Bilstein Hall 1 H48 Spare parts / tuning and suspensions / motorsport • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.bilstein.com

City Gearboxes (Coventry) Hall 1 AJ2 We are specialist Land Rover gearbox and transfer case rebuild and overhaul specialists based in Coventry. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.citygearboxes.co.uk citygbcov@yahoo.co.uk

Coastline Campers Hall 1 H44 We are a company specialising in the creation & renovation of custom-made interiors for overland vehicles and camper vans. • OTHER www.coastlinecampers.com wright@coastlinecampers.com Coopers Crafts Foyer Face painting for little ones! It wouldn’t be a show without it.

exhibitors’ guide Costco Wholesale Hall 2 A13 Shop Costco.co.uk for electronics, computers, furniture, toys, appliances, jewellery and more. • OTHER www.costco.co.uk

Croytec Hall 2 A35 Croytec design and manufacture aluminium trim and styling components for the interior and exterior of the iconic Land Rover Defender. Our products are high quality machined from billet aluminium in polished or anodised finish. Croytec also offer a range of VDO gauges and Carling switches to complement their range. Take a look at our stand to browse our range of products. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.croytec.co.uk 01691 791349 info@croytec.co.uk

Defender 4x4 Hall 2 E95 Bespoke Land Rover specialist. • REBUILDS www.defender4x4.com 01728 664002 enquiries@defender4x4.com

Defender Defender Hall 2 A27 The Defender Defender is an all-inclusive security system delivering automated responsive alert notifications, unparalleled service levels and the best customer controls on the market. Our unique functions are designed to stop criminals at source and guard your vehicle from theft. Added protection is continuously provided by our pinpoint accurate GPS tracking technology. Launch offer £199.00 • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.defenderdefender.co.uk info@defenderdefender.co.uk 01452 640713

Defender Demister Hall 2 E103 Side window demisters and stainless steel vent pins. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.defenderdemister.com 07975 722131 roy@acmewildside.com

Derventio Autocentre Hall 2 A42 With over 20 years experience in the sec-

tor, Derventio Autocentre LLP is a growing, independent Land Rover Specialist. Our main focus it the remanufacture of Land Rover drivetrain products with a unrivalled warranty. We can also carry out routine servicing and repairs to your Land Rover vehicle, and supply new parts with access to over 20,000 part numbers. We will be offering a 10% discount off any remanufactured units ordered at the show. • VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.derventio-autocentre.co.uk 01332 340019 info@derventio-autocentre.co.uk

Duckworth Land Rover Hall 2 B51 Duckworth are a family owned and run business with Land Rover retail sites in both Market Rasen and Boston, Lincolnshire. Duckworth Parts has one of the largest parts departments in the Country, specialising in supplying international exports, wholesale and obsolete parts. Always welcoming and pleased to meet old and new customers. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.duckworthlandrover.co.uk D & J Factoring Hall 2 B66

Elite Services Hall 1 F4; AJ17 All aspects of Land Rover repairs and maintenance, diagnostic work, MOT work and preparation, parts stocked and supplied. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.facebook.com/elitelandroverspecialists

Extreme 4x4 Hall 2 C84 We currently stock over 20 of the major brands for Land Rovers including Warn & Warrior winches, BFGoodrich & Insa Turbo tyres, Polybush, Durite electrical products, Hi-lift Jacks, Exide AGM batteries and ITG filters. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES sales@extreme4x4.co.uk www.extreme4x4.co.uk

Fourby Hall 1 F3 Aftermarket 4x4 Parts & Accessories Expedition & Overland Preparation Outdoor, Camping and Bushcraft Products. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.fourby.co.uk 0845 860 1948

Get Off-Road Hall 1 G34 Land Rover parts specialist. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.getoffroad.com 0333 555 0004 enquiries@getoffroad.com

Gigglepin Hall 1 G29 Specialists in Gigglepin and Warn Competition Winches and Upgrades. Also 4x4 upgrades and vehicle enhancements. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES gigglepin4x4.net 01732 463600 shop@gigglepin4x4.net

Green Lane Association Hall 2 E94 GLASS is the National User Group for those who enjoy using the Country’s network of ancient unsurfaced public roads and vehicular rights of way. We are a not for profit association dedicated to driving, protecting and researching our unique heritage of unsurfaced public highways. We promote legal and responsible driving as a way of enjoying the countryside, campaign against irresponsible use and aim to keep them open for all to use. • CLUBS & SOCIETIES www.glass-uk.org

Go-Exploring.com Hall 2 A12 Fully catered self drive 4x4 holidays with a choice of accommodation in Southern Portugal. We believe we have taken the concept of a 4x4 holiday to a new level whilst still retaining the spirit of an adventure break. All Go-exploring.com packages are fully inclusive of all meals and drinks and include award winning accommodation with en-suite facilities, or you can also bring your own tent if you would prefer to experience the lovely Algarve nights. • TRAVEL www.go-exploring.com 020 7097 3808 info@go-exploring.com

Goodwinch Hall 2 A46 We are specialist suppliers in winches.

Our extensive range of winches includes electric winches, small winches, commercial winches, hand winches, winches for 4x4, AC Capstan winches, portable electric winches, radio and lighting tower winches, winches for vehicle recovery operators, trailer winches, winches for car transporters, portable electric winches and petrol portable twin capstan winches as well as hydraulic winches, high quality tow ropes, spares and services, winching accessories and replacement motors. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.goodwinch.com 01363 82666 sales@goodwinch.com

Keith Gilbert Hall 2 A19 Land Rover books, manuals & periodicals. • PUBLICATIONS

Goole Surplus Hall 1 AJ1

Lancaster Marketing Hall 2 D76 Hall 1 AJ15 • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

GRP 4x4 Hall 1 G33 Custom Land Rover Parts, Landrover Boost Pins, custom bonnets, lights, accessories. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.grp4x4.com 07964 240262 info@grp4x4.com

Landcraft 4x4 Hall 1 H41 Off-road tuition and 4x4 events. • TRAINING www.landcraft4x4.co.uk info@landcraft4x4.co.uk 07831 258864

Hamshaw888.com Hall 2 A23 Specialists in security and bespoke customs • REBUILDS • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.hamshaw888.com mrhamshaw@gmail.com 01709 926775

Haymoor Products Hall 1 AJ11 Closed cell foam products. Sound proofing. • AUTOJUMBLE • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.haymoorproducts.co.uk 01270 841174 haymoor@fsmail.net

i2Track Hall 2 A24 The ultimate portable GPS tracking device. Your valuable asset recovered in 24 hours or less. With the latest in tracking technology. The tracker that keeps YOU in control. Superior portable tracking devices with the world’s longest battery life. • OTHER www.i2track.com Julian Hogg Surplus Hall 1 AJ5 • AUTOJUMBLE julianhoggsurplus.co.uk

Krown Rust Control Hall 1 F20 Krown Rust Control offers rustproofing, undercoating and rust protection for auto cars, truck and vans. • VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.krown.com info@krown.com

The Landy Hall 2 A38 The Landy is a free Land Rover newspaper – the only one of its kind! It’s full of the latest Land Rover news, product reviews, inspiring adventure stories and features on classic, modded and everyday Landys. The Landy is available from most Britpart stockists and other Land Rover specialists. It’s also available in WHSmith for just £2.50 and free to read online. • PUBLICATIONS www.thelandy.co.uk 01283 553243 enquiries@assignment-media.co.uk

Landy Bits ‘n’ Bobs Hall 2 D83 Land Rover anti-theft – ‘Ardcase Security, T-shirts, camping, cast iron cookware, wood stoves, LED lighting, bushcraft. • EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT • LIGHTING • TRAVEL www.landybitsnbobs.co.uk 07401 723040 landybitsnbobs@googlemail.com

Leafseat Hall 2 A18 Next Generation seat covers. The patented revolutionary design incorporates an additional ‘leaf’ which once folded down provides a completely new sitting surface. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.leafseat.com info@leafseat.com 01274 481747

exhibitors’ guide Leicestershire & Rutland 4x4 Response Outside Founded in 2010 by Chairman, Simon Dale, Leicestershire & Rutland 4x4 Response is a registered charity made up of volunteers who utilise their own vehicles and equipment to provide assistance to the emergency services and community in times of severe weather or disaster. Our members come from all walks of life, but all have two things in common; we all drive 4x4s and are ready to help when the call comes. Our members are unpaid but are still happy to be of service to the community.

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES www.leicestershire4x4response.org.uk enquiries@leicestershireandrutland4x4response.org.uk

Lifting & Crane Hall 1 G26 Sales, hire & testing of all lifting equipment. Manufacturers of Samson lifting products. We’re geared up to supply customers of all shapes and sizes… • PARTS & EQUIPMENT • WORKSHOP TOOLS www.liftingandcrane.co.uk 01452 504266 info@liftingandcrane.co.uk

www.cambrianway.com 01550 750274 info@cambrianway.com Llanerchinnda Farm Hall 2 A14 Guest house, self catering cottages and outdoor activities in Mid Wales. The area around the farm has a wide selection of remote lanes and trails and some sensational routes in the Cambrian Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Mid Wales and several private sites are only a short distance away. Trails including the famous Strata Florida, which passes through Forestry and open countryside, crossing a river 7 times, are only a short distance away. • TRAVEL

Liquid Witchcraft Hall 2 A16 Liquid Witchcraft is a new company based in Thurcroft, Rotherham, which uses the latest technique of hydro dipping to create exclusive designs. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • OTHER 07957 359044 sa.cctv@yahoo.com

LR Matters Hall 2 C69 Accessories for Defenders, mainly roof racks, NAS steps, chequer plate and side sills. Roofrack fitment service available at the show – please book on 07932 930309. Special show prices. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES 07932 930309

LR Challenge 4x4 Hall 2 A7

exhibitors’ guide With a variety of products including 4x4 snorkels, wheel spacers, high lift jacks and air jacks to choose from on out products page for many makes and models. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.lrchallenge4x4.co.uk

M12 Off Road Hall 2 B53 M12-Offroad currently stocks over 300 different products with new items being added every day. Be sure to check our eBay shop regularly to see our newest additions. Our products are designed

and made in the UK and we are proud to support British industry. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.m12-offroad.co.uk 07976 180696 sales@m12-offroad.co.uk

Martrim Hall 2 C73 Vehicle trim shop and auto upholstery wholesaler to UK and international trimmers, selling leather hides, car seating materials, auto vinyl, car mats, carpets, and other car trimming supplies. Established in 1976, we’ve grown from a small trimming concern to where we are today.

In most cases, we have the trimming materials you require in stock and available for immediate dispatch. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.martrim.co.uk 01270 767771 trim@martrim.co.uk

Masai Hall 2 A3 Masai (Omega Automotive Ltd) produce and sell a range of high quality vehicle enhancement accessories and replacement parts. All kinds of Land Rover Defender accessories, various types of horsebox windows, van and minibus

bonded side windows, coach windscreens and some classic car parts – e.g. E-Type Jaguar, Triumph Spitfire, Classic Mini. Specialists in Automotive Glass, Metal Fabrication, Instrumentation, Suspension, Rubber, Cooling and Lighting – and manufacture and supply to many automotive companies around the world. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.masai.co 01543 254507 info@masai.co

Maverick 4x4 Hall 2 D90 Discounted Land Rover accessories. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

www.maverick4x4.co.uk 01461 701196

MUD UK Hall 2 E107 MUD-UK Ltd: Land Rover Defender Solutions. This year we will be featuring our latest products including the MUD LED Interior Lamp and the MUD Blind Spot Mirrors. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.mudstuff.co.uk 01422 881951 mud@mudstuff.co.uk

exhibitors’ guide www.optimill-ltd.com 01282 844443 optimill@yahoo.co.uk Noisekiller Hall 2 A9 If you need to reduce the noise in a Land Rover so that driver and passengers can enjoy a more relaxed, stress-free journey, Noisekiller have a range of exclusive materials or acoustic blankets to give maximum noise reduction. Noisekiller also sell the Clutch Claw - the best security device on the market and if you’ve been along to the welding demonstration, why not come and get your welding protection pads and blankets from Noisekiller. •PARTS & ACCESSORIES • VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.nkgroup.co.uk 0161 652 7080 steve@noisekiller.co.uk

Nomad Webbing Hall 1 G31 Getting you out of trouble every day! • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.nomadwebbing.com nomad@nomadwebbing.com 07791 755388

NWS Motor Services Hall 2 D88 Come and have a chat with us! Europe’s largest Land Rover engine rebuilder, we recondition and remanufacture 2.7TDV6, 3.0TDV6, 3.6TDV8 engines for Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, Jaguar XF&S. In 2014 we developed and manufactured our own branded superior quality crankshaft bearings. Order from our stocks! We look forward to seeing you on our stand. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • ENGINES & ENGINE PARTS www.nwsmotorservices.co.uk 01948 840888 info@nwsmotorservices.co.uk

OEM Developments Hall 1 G37 Supplier of original OEM seating, interior & exterior components for the Land Rover Defender. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.oemdevelopments.co.uk 01457 835729 info@oemdevelopments.co.uk

Optimill Race Products Hall 2 B54 Land Rover accessories. Front & rear door hinges with exclusive European design registration, also bonnet hinges with registered design. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Plasma Part Outside Plasma cutters, welding machines, consumables & parts at the best prices. • WORKSHOP TOOLS www.plasmapart.com enquiries@plasmapart.com 0844 822 80 40

R & C 4x4 Hall 2 A30 We are suppliers of all Land Rover parts, tyres and lift kits. Main agents for Hi-Lift, Warn winches, Safari Snorkels and Insa Turbo. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.stores.ebay.co.uk/R-and-C-4x4/ 07860 792317 carl@randc.co.uk

Radshape RC Hall 2 A1 The UK’s premier Remote Control superstore stocking the biggest range of RC cars and Europe’s largest scale mountain and drift track. • OTHER www.radshaperc.com 0121 351 2728

Raptor 4x4 Hall 2 B60 Accessories and Parts for off road 4x4’s, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Toyota, Mercedes. Everything from Suspension to Seats is available. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES 01568 799004 www.raptor4x4.co.uk

Raptor Engineering Hall 2 A45 Defender / Puma / Discovery Consoles / Pods / Binnacles and accessories • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.raptor-engineering.co.uk 07503 122223 info@raptor-engineering.co.uk

Ravenol Hall 2 B55 Ravenol provides the customer with a

wide range of lubricants and cleaning products, including car and truck engine oils, racing oils, gear oils for automatic and manual transmissions and drive axles, as well as agricultural machinery products, hydraulic oils, industrial oils, specialty fats, high performance lubricants, car care products, cleaners, winter chemicals and engine coolant (anti-freeze). • TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.ravenol.co.uk 01244 940660 info@ravenol.co.uk

Replacement Chassis Parts Hall 2 B60 Replacement Chassis Parts manufacture all chassis parts for Defender 90/110 Series 2a/3 and Discovery. We offer a supply & fit service to all our product. A courier service is availble to all our customers in the UK. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES replacementchassispartsuk.com

Ruskin Design Hall 2 C71 Ruskin Design Limited is the international market leader in bespoke handcrafted interiors for Land Rover Defenders. With a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women, Ruskin Design exemplifies everything expected of a Great British brand and has developed an enviable reputation that is synonymous with stylish design, handmade luxury and outstanding workmanship. As a ‘must have’ addition for the discerning Defender owner, the iconic ‘Ruskin Inside’ is a mark of quality that is second to none and comes with 100% workmanship guarantee to support it. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • LIFESTYLE & LUXURY www.ruskindesign.co.uk 0116 277 3701 sales@ruskindesign.co.uk

Shire Fabrications Hall 2 C72 Selling fabricated parts. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.shirefabrications.com 01623 740877 shirefabrication@yahoo.co.uk

Skytag Hall 2 A108 Stolen vehicle recovery tracker solutions.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.skytag-gps.co.uk 0845 388 6062

SP 4x4 Ltd Hall 2 B47 Based in the northwest, we are Liverpool’s leading Land Rover parts supplier and provide mail order specialist service both nationwide and international. We have a large warehouse stocked to the roof with parts so feel free to come down to see us! All parts for Land Rovers can be supplied and are specialists in supplying high quality body panels. We are known for our ‘Last forever’ galvanised doors and we are regularly commissioning the manufacturer of once obsolete parts to keep your classic Land Rover on the road. Family run, we aim to please! • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.sp-4x4.com info@sp-4x4.com

Syncro Gearboxes Hall 2 E100 Syncro Gearboxes is a small family company working hard to deliver great service and products. We recondition gearboxes for a variety of vehicles including Series, Defender and Discovery Land Rovers. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.syncrogearboxes.com 07580 394885

Trailmasters International Hall 2 A112 Trailmasters have been organising 4x4 holidays to Morocco since 1982 – no one knows the country like we do! Travelling in a group or independently, we can show you the real Morocco. Join one of our 4x4 safaris and drive across exciting landscapes of mountains and desert discover the sights and sounds of this exotic culture. We travel along tracks and ancient camel routes to the heart of true Morocco – to a land where time seems to have stood still. • TRAVEL www.trailmasters.com 01904 728461 info@trailmasters.com

Tunit Hall 1 D89 Tunit Diesel Performance takes your vehicle beyond the limits, increasing power & torque, improving fuel economy, and reducing carbon emissions. Tunit are an established leader in the market of per-

formance tuning and have been offering diesel tuning solutions since 1998. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES • LIFESTYLE & LUXURY www.tunit.com 01257 274100 info@tunit.com

Turbo Trade Hall 1 AJ6 Specialists in hand tools, automotive tools, stainless steel fasteners etc. • TOOLS • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.turbotradeuk.co.uk turbotradeuk@tesco.net 07926 256551

Tyres Direct Online Hall 1 H40 As one of the UK’s leading tyre specialists, shop with us assured that your tyres are in professional hands. With 100s of new & retread tyres in stock from major brands such as BFGoodrich, Pirelli, Malatesta, Dunlop, Michelin and more, you’ll be sure to find the right tyres for you. www.tyresdirectuk.co.uk 01582 585 845 United Tools Hall 1 AJ8 • WORKSHOP TOOLS

UTV Products Hall 2 D92 Reputable UK stockist of LED lights and light bars to suit all makes of 4x4. All manufactured to highest standards and fully guaranteed by people who genuinely care about after sales service. • LIGHTING 01606 553109 martinwickes@utvproducts.co.uk www.utvproducts.co.uk

Venture 4x4 Hall 2 D79 Andrew and Dawn, at Venture 4x4, have been exploring Iceland for the past 6 years spending 3 months a year there. They strive to be the premier provider of 4x4 Overland and Fly-Drive Expeditions by providing an outstanding personal service whilst inspiring all by sharing their passion for the wonders of Iceland. • TRAVEL www.venture4x4.co.uk 01673 828120 andrew@venture4x4.co.uk

Wrights Auto Supplies Hall 2 A28

exhibitors’ guide Wrights Auto Supplies is a family friendly business that has been in the automotive supplies industry for over 40 years. We sell stainless fixings and fastenings, assorted boxes and packs, brake/fuel hoses and fittings, adhesives, chemicals, electrical wiring and terminals. •PARTS & ACCESSORIES • TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.wrightsautosupplies.co.uk 02476 470377

Xanadoo Boot Basket Hall 1 F2 The XBB was specifically designed with the Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 in mind. It free’s up a lot of load space previously untapped. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.facebook.com/XanadooBootBasket

Xplor Land Rover Hall 1 H47 Top quality Land Rover & Range Rover Parts, Spares and Accessories at XPLOR Land Rover. Free UK delivery. Huge range of Land Rover parts. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES 01493 393 300 www.xplorlandrover.com info@xplorlandrover.com

Xtreme Sales Hall 2 D75 4x4 products from top brands. • PARTS & ACCESSORIES sales@xs4x4.parts xs4x4.parts

Yorkshire 4x4 Hall 2 D87 We live and work in God’s own country, Yorkshire, and specialise in helping people to get the maximum enjoyment out of their 4x4 vehicles. We do this through our training activities during the week working with both individuals and for industry. Then there are our tours and holidays which allow people to drive their own vehicles through some of the most incredible countryside there is. • TRAVEL www.yorkshire4x4specialists.com 01757 638479 info@yorkshire4x4specialists.com

Great british land rover show Happy Campers

pending time outdoors is great, but sometimes it’s nice not to have to spend too much time rubbing sticks together to get a fire going or wondering if that bit of chicken really is past its use by date. A few creature comforts make the whole experience more enjoyable, and that’s what this selection of equipment from APB will achieve. Have Landy, will travel – in some style. It all starts with managing to keep food chilled or indeed frozen, otherwise you’re looking at running out of fresh food in 24 hours or so, depending on where you are. The National Luna 60L Fridge-Freezer is just the thing for the back of your Land Rover, as it’s smaller than a separate travelling fridge and freezer, and uses less power. It also fully wraps the compartments with cooling plates, ensuring a consistent temperature with minimal expenditure of energy. Once you’ve got where you want to stop, it’s time to get some of those steaks

and veggies out of the fridge. It’s time to visit the kitchen. The Camp Champ Deluxe Mobile Kitchen is exactly what it says on the 660 x 540 x 570mm tin. Give it some gas and you’ve got four burners on the stove top, enough to cook up a feast. There is plenty of worktop room so you’re not spilling stuff everywhere, and the set includes pots, pans, cutlery, knives, chopping board and even a coffee percolator. But, being civilised folk, if you’re entertaining on a bigger scale then you might need the Campmor Cutlery 24-piece set. In a neat canvas bag comes 24 pieces of extra cutlery which is another four place settings, all sorts of knives, chopping board and, of course, the all-important corkscrew. Handy for when those strangers drop in for dinner although, if you’re in a remote area, the knives and forks and spoons may be viewed with some confusion. But by the time you stop you should be far enough away from Cardiff. In the unlikely event that you don’t

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need the corkscrew but do need a hot drink, then the Relags Stainless Steel Thermos Mugs are just the thing, being double-walled in stainless steel to keep your coffee piping hot. They come in a variety of sizes, depending on your caffeine addiction. If you wanted to go further afield and get further into bushcraft, then a Casstrom No. 10 Swedish Forest Knife would be handy to have on your hip. It’s got a 12cm curly birch handle and a 10cm carbon steel blade, perfect for general camp and bushcraft jobs. If you’re out doing some bushcraft you don’t want things falling out of

your pockets, so a Campmore No. 3 Dangler lets you clip on keys or a torch or whatever you need. When not in use it makes a useful carabiner as well. At the other end of the scale, if you’re looking for a stylish yet rugged piece of luggage you can take on as hand luggage on many airlines, then the APB Safari Travel Bag is the stylish solution. The 45-litre bag comes with shoulder strap, tag and wash bag, and is made from bridle leather and Scot-

tish woven canvas. Everything is made of the highest quality, and it comes with brass zips and solid brass fittings for that classic look. We think you’re fixed. Where are you going to go?

Stand: Hall 2 A34

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NATIONAL LUNA 60L FRIDGE/FREEZER

01299 250174 enquiries@apbtrading.co.uk

Great british land rover show Turn your Defender into a Show Stopper

s the international market leader in bespoke handcrafted interiors for Land Rover Defenders, Ruskin Design Limited is determined to make your vehicle stand out from the crowd. And with a ‘Ruskin Inside’, it certainly will! From the initial designs to completed installation, Ruskin Design will work closely with you to create a

truly bespoke interior. Using the finest UK-sourced leathers, supplementary materials, patterns and colour palettes, specifically chosen with your individual project in mind, the Ruskin Team will interpret your vision and deliver the Defender of your dreams. By establishing how you use your vehicle, your work and leisure activities, your likes and dislikes, Ruskin’s

designers will create an image that perfectly complements you and whatever lifestyle you live. Every component of a ‘Ruskin Inside’ is handmade, from seat covers, roof linings and carpets through to door cards, dashboards and gearshift covers. Whatever your requirements for your Land Rover Defender, you can be safe in the knowledge that every

element will be precision cut, stitched and fitted by hand by a dedicated team of specialists. With a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women, Ruskin Design exemplifies everything expected of a Great British brand and has developed an enviable reputation that is synonymous with stylish design, handmade luxury and outstanding workmanship.

As a ‘must have’ addition for the discerning Defender owner, the iconic ‘Ruskin Inside’ is a mark of quality that is second to none. And with a 100% workmanship guarantee to support it, your Land Rover Defender will, without doubt, stand out from the crowd!

Stand: Hall 2 C71

RUSKIN UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED INTERIORS

do you want your defender to stand out from the crowd?

with a handcrafted ‘Ruskin Inside’ designed with you and your lifestyle at it's heart, IT WILL! Contact Ruskin's creative team to discuss your bespoke design consultation on 0116 2773701 or email us at design@ruskindesign.co.uk

www.ruskindesign.co.uk

Great british land rover show Wales is calling L lanerchindda Farm is one of those places that once you’ve been for the first time, you’ll return home already planning your next visit. This serene bed and breakfast, perched upon the Car-marthenshire hillside, first entered Land Rover owners’ consciousness under the stewardship of Nick Bointon, as an ideal resting spot just outside Llandovery for green lane adventures. Since those days, the new management partnership of Martin and Lynne Hadley, plus sons Mark and Andrew, has only facilitated the farm’s rise in popularity. The Hadley’s previous experience came at a successful hotel in the Lake District, before acquiring the farm

some ten years ago now. For a real taste of the Llanerchindda hospitality, you’ll need to do just that… taste! Should you arrive there just approaching lunchtime, you’ll be subject to Lynne and Mark’s culinary expertise. The other half of the team are Martin and Andrew, who together oversee the front of house and as with all of the Hadleys, they are more than happy to assist your stay in whichever way possible. Annotated maps, portable sat-navs or even a local to guide you on your way, are readily available throughout your visit. You aren’t taking advice from any old family either, they’re well educated on the do’s and don’ts of green laning in the area thanks to their involvement with GLASS and Treadlightly.

With more than enough local lanes in the surrounding area to keep you coming back again, it’s good to know Llanerchindda have plenty of accommodation options for when you finally have to stop for the day. One of the favoured choices should be the on-site cottage which is the place to be for anyone planning a group green laning holiday to the area. The copious amount of green lanes around the farm is what makes Llanerchindda so unique. Your first visit will more than likely see you sample the traditional lanes of Soar y Mynydd and Strata Florida in order to get to grips with the Welsh landscape. However, on a second visit you can dabble in the dozens of less-trodden trails that still come with stunning sights of the countryside. Ultimately, this is what everyone is looking for from their green laning adventures – a unique experience that you’ll remember for a long, long time. And, as you’ll hopefully find out, there’s no better place to crown this memory than at Llanerchindda Farm.

Stand: Hall 2 A14

Defender 4x4 Original Rebuilds

The Defender 4x4 D efender 4x4 is a bespoke Land Rover Specialist, but that doesn’t mean they just do fancy upgrades. Their ‘original rebuilds’ are a selection of Land Rovers rebuilt to a high level, but one that people can use every day. Land Rovers were built as work horses and that’s what the original rebuilds really are.

Of course, if you want to upgrade your Land Rover with bespoke interior, a gal-vanised chassis or just a really good service, then Defender 4x4 is the place to go. They’re based in Suffolk, near the pretty town of Framlingham, and there you will find a really interesting and refreshing idea. They’re forming a Land Rover Boot Camp. This is a covered, secure area

where you can store your Land Rover project as it progresses. Like-minded people having their own Landies stored there should create a fascinating Land Rover community. Owners will be able to work with the trained Defender 4x4 staff when they’re helping restore vehicles too.

Stand: Hall 2 E95

Great british land rover show ‘Extreme’ 4x4 Propshafts by Bailey Morris · · · · · · · · ·

Higher torque capacity than standard original equipment units Up-graded involute spline conﬁguration Double seal on slip joint assembly prevents moisture and dirt ingression RILSAN coated splines for smoother operation Extended spline assembly Metal dust covers on universal joint bearing caps (prevents water ingress) Wide angle operation up to 30° available 40° extra wide angle operation also available For U.K registered vehicles propshafts can be identiﬁed by vehicle registration number, and for non-U.K. registered vehicles we require the chassis number (VIN number)*

e currently stock O.E. propshafts for many 4x4 models, but we are proud to have also spent time developing our own “Extreme” range. For the majority of 4x4 vehicles we can offer an up-graded propshaft option, whether you need greater angle, longer splines or larger

torque capacity (which may give increased potential life-expectancy). For tips on how to maintain your propshafts, have a look at what our MD has to say! http://funrover.com/ guides/8-things-you-should-knowabout-propshafts/

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Bailey Morris Extreme Propshafts for off-road applications

• Higher torque capacity than standard propshafts • Upgraded involute spline configuration • Double seal arrangement on slip assembly • “Rilsan” coated spline for smoother operation

• Longer spline assemblies (110mm max-slip) • Metal shielded universal joint caps • Wide Angle operation 30° available • Double cardan propshafts available

ion t a c fi i d o M nd a e r u t c a f u an M , r i a p e R Propshaft Telephone: 01480 216250 Email: sales@baileymorris.co.uk Website: www.baileymorris.co.uk

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uckworth Land Rover is your go-to place for all oﬃcial Landy merchandise from bikes to briefcases and various items of branded clothing in what is a never ending catalogue of products. The Lincolnshire-based branch will have plenty of these items available at their stand at the show, which makes them a must-visit to pick up those stocking-filler gifts in the lead up to the festive period. However, please be sure to check the dimensions of the receiver’s stocking before stuﬃng it with one of their Executive Briefcases. Starting with the leather briefcase, it comes with internal storage compartments and laptop holder to boot. Other features include a removable shoulder strap, hidden attachment points and a concealed rear zipped compartment. Another intriguing item sure to be on show is the Defender Multi-Tool. The tool combines 11 handy features into the iconic silhouette of the Defender. Some of the aforementioned features include: a bottle opener, a cable cutter and a tyre tread gauge. In terms of more wearable items, there will be a range of rugby polos, hoodies and baseball caps all marked with the unmistakable Land Rover branding. The prices of the Executive Briefcase and Defender Multi-Tool are £295.00 and £12.00 respectively.

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ased in Mansfield, Shire Fabrications make tough stuff for tough Land Rovers. This isn’t the place for a calfskin-bound drinks holder. But it is the place for well-fabricated bits of metal to protect your Landy. First and foremost, there’s no point in adding bits to your vehicle if it’s going to get nicked, as so many Defenders do. So the very simple, very strong and very effective Safe T Pedal is worth a look. It’s a fabricated steel sheet with a strong lock. The whole thing goes over your pedals and locks into place. There’s no way you can get it off and it’s a highly visible bright-yellow deterrent. It weighs up to 6kg and can easily be locked and unlocked with the key and takes just moments to put on or take off. Now that your vehicle is considerably safer, it’s worth looking at all the other things they do, most of which assume you’re going to be going heavily off-road. Guards can protect your steering, diff and fuel tank, and there are cages to protect the rest. Add in heavy-duty (of course) rock and tree sliders, winch bumpers and much more for your Land Rover and you’re going to be more secure than Kim Kardashian.

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n the modern world we apparently live in, running a diesel engine and a 4x4 isn’t always seen as the most social thing you could do. Look

at the way cities are now thinking of banning diesels, and the way the EU is rowing back on its championing of diesel engines. So it behoves us who love the smell of diesel in the morning to do what we can to be seen as upright citizens. At least, after our first coffee. And if all this saves us money then that’s just a happy by-product. Diesel additives are certainly one way to go, and one such product is being brought to market by Tunit. Tunit is a tuning company (the clue’s

in the name) that focuses entirely on diesel-powered motors, which can only mean good things when it comes to Land Rovers. And all you Tdi, Td5 and TDCi owners might want to pay attention, because Tunit is now bringing you Diesel Power Plus (DPP). This is a fuel additive suitable for all diesel engines. DPP cleans injection systems, provides a cetane boost and lasts for up to 12 months in the correct dosage. All of this helps promote a more efficient and cleaner diesel engine. Driver preferences on the mix can be selected to promote additional power and fuel efficiency. This means you can use a cheaper fuel that contains less cleaning agents and get the same results – saving you money. Through diligent testing with fleets of Cummins engines in the US, DPP has also been shown to increase fuel efficiency by as much as 11%. To order, call 01257 274100 or visit www.dieselpowerplus.co.uk

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awn and I first visited Iceland many years ago and were so impressed with the people and the country that we have returned many times. We began to run expedi-tions in 2010 and currently spend just over three months each year there either ex-ploring with clients on overland and/or photographic expeditions or just for pleas-ure. What attracted us to return after that first visit, and on later trips venturing into the interior, was the

prospect of seeing some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth in a land that has been described as Europe’s last wilderness. The country is truly amazing and seems to ‘have it all’, from dramatic coastlines and fjords to ice-capped mountains and majestic glaciers; from farm land around the coast to desert terrain in the interior that goes on for miles and miles - and not for-getting those volcanoes, hot springs and the aurora borealis Northern Lights.

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Take one bog-standard Pick Up 90, add a stack of mod-cons and the design brief from a 21st Century thinker and you end up with this: a Defender built for today’s world

Below: In order to modernise this Pick Up 90, David has swapped all interior and exterior lights for LED versions, while the headlights also include halo daytime running lights

magine, for a second, if the Defender wasn’t such an old fart. Imagine if it hadn’t have been around for the best part of 70 years, albeit it in varying guises. What if the Defender had only been pencilled together by a few Land Rover engineers within the last ten years? It’s worth contemplating for a moment. The design would have been radically different, probably, and how much would it have been shaped by 21st Century technology? The reason why the next Defender isn’t with us already is because the Solihull plant needs to completely overhaul the Defender’s production line. The processes that put together our favoured icon and engineering methods that were utilised are not from this era. But there is a Defender out there that has been created for the present day; a 90 that lives for 2016, rather than 1916. It’s more vibrant than any factory-produced Defender and boasts a set of mods and traits that bring it right into the firing line of the modern car. The philosophy behind it was the brainwave of David Lamb. ‘I wanted to build the equivalent of a modern car,

Words: Mike Trott Pictures: Mike Trott & David Lamb bringing the Defender up to date and giving it features that people take for granted in other cars of today,’ David states proudly. David refers to electric windows, for example, and the basic soundproofing that has been employed in all vehicles except the Defender for decades. For years the Defender has been found lacking in certain departments – although I’m the first to argue that this is part of the vehicle’s charisma. But in today’s world, with smartphones, internet and the horrific possibility of music acts like Honey G, the Defender has become so much more than a simple workhorse. The Defender has been lured from its agricultural shell and now feels confident enough to try its hand in recreational situations that don’t just involve mud. ‘I’ve tried to make the Defender drive more like a modern vehicle – hence the addition of the Syncro Slickshift and the Red Booster clutch servo,’ explains David. ‘That’s why the transmission and clutch now feel as light as a city car.’ I can concur. Having had the chance to drive this blue bombshell I can safely say that the many mod-cons do

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Above: The engine compartment has been lined with neat LED lighting, but it’s the engine itself that really impresses. With a stage 2 remap from Alive Tuning now bumping peak power to 180bhp, along with an uprated intercooler and silicon hoses, plus an EGR blanking kit, performance air ﬁlter and stainless exhaust, it adds up to a Defender that can toy with other road vehicles rather than the other way around

The project began last July when David bought the most basic of pickup 90s he could find. It really did have nothing, apart from a fog light switch and a button for the hazard lights. Lavish. Like most rebuilds, the first step was to take the vehicle back down to the bare chassis, stripping back parts and preparing the platform for its refurbishment which now features stainless steel bolts on the fixtures.

Above: Inside the Defender, David has been busy making this into a 90 with all the creature comforts you could ever need. A colour-coded upholstery, with blue stitching in the leather seating, bringing some suppleness to the cabin, while there’s a sports steering wheel and a touchscreen stereo system, compatible with Bluetooth and David’s smartphone Right: Under the hood there’s a Red Booster Servo Clutch which makes for a substantially less painful left leg when operating your Defender’s clutch. It’s a wise addition to your vehicle if you’re getting, quite literally, tired of your Defender’s stubborness

make for a more civilised driving experience. By that I don’t mean it’s gone all soft and the Defender’s backbone has become as floppy as American cheese, but David has developed a vehicle that can take the edge off the sometimes overly extreme traits of a Defender.

Think enriched rather than diluted. ‘If Land Rover had designed the Defender just a few years ago, this is what I would have liked to have seen from them,’ says David looking over his creation. ‘It’s still pretty rough ‘n’ ready, though, and it’s the first Land Rover I’ve owned that doesn’t actually leak!’

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It’s certainly no pushover, even if the clutch is. With performance modifications including a stage 2 ECU remap from Alive Tuning, an uprated intercooler and a new air filter and stainless steel exhaust, this isn’t a Land Rover that will leave you feeling blue. Or at least not until you step out of it.

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those little dents and imperfections that build up over the years, before the panels were ready for painting.’ On the finished exterior, the blue was a personal choice mimicking the fact the 90 was blue beforehand – and saving complications with the DVLA – but David wanted a change and something more distinctive. It’s fresher, for sure, like the fresh blue you get from certain toothpastes. Following a five-month spell, the 90 was ready to roll with engine modifications following sporadically. The vehicle was lowered by 1” with a suspension kit from Extreme 4x4 using Britpart springs, while there’s polybushing throughout and new ball joints and bearings to boot.

‘You can put your foot down and use the power to slip into gaps’

Talking of boots, because of the 1” lowering and those substantial 21” Range Rover alloys, the profile actually remains virtually the same. What hasn’t stayed the same is the brakes: now all with performance discs and the front brakes using 110 calipers so that they could take vented units. ‘With this Land Rover you don’t need to think ahead,’ says David grinning. ‘You can put your foot down and use the power to slip into gaps, when coming down slip roads for instance. ‘It’s been hugely satisfying seeing the project finished and totally worthwhile the work. I love the way it looks and it’s really god fun to drive.’ Understandably, David’s blue beauty has been gathering its admirers,

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Above: This is a Defender that sits beautifully on the road – and much of that comes down to the Extreme 4x4 1” lowering suspension kit which uses Britpart springs. The setup has been polybushed all-round, while the brakes have been upgraded to take Britpart’s performance brake discs with 110 calipers on the front for vented units including this helpless storyteller. I’m impressed with the smaller details, but ones that add up to combine into finishing off an already great truck. I like the LED lighting and the halo daytime running lights, and even the LEDs that line the underside of the bonnet. I admired the power under my right foot when I drove it, but also the lack of pain in my left knee when I’d finished. The smattering of leather in the interior, along with the sports steering wheel and modern-day touchscreen stereo system all help it to feel like this Defender comes from my era, as opposed to the era of my parents. It’s still a Defender, and therefore still a great car. But now it feels like the sort of Defender I wish Land Rover were churning out today. David has shown us – and Land Rover – what should still be coming out of Solihull in 2016.

Above: A start-stop button? Now that is flash in a Defender!

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or some of us, winter is a season to wrap up warm, flick on the central heating and generally spend as little time as possible out in the elements. It is also a period where a number of folk, once all the festivities are out of the way, spend days on end longing for the return of warmer weather and the ability to step outside in less than twelve layers of clothing. So, when I tell you that a pair of prospective adventurers are planning

an overlanding trip starting the beginning of February, you’re likely to picture them heading somewhere south of the British Isles, in search for some winter sun. However, that wouldn’t even come close to ticking the ‘out of the ordinary’ box for Tom Parker and girlfriend Rosie. No, they’re heading north this winter. You can’t get much further north in fact, as the two of them are headed to Norway, more specifically Nordkapp, which happens to be the most north-

erly point of mainland Europe. To me and you, this may sound worse than taking an ice bath, but it’s exactly what this couple were looking for, as Tom goes on to explain. ‘The idea of this expedition came one night when discussing a trip that would be both out of the ordinary and a bit of a challenge too. We settled on the idea of Norway as I’ve always wanted to see the Northern Lights, and I wanted to experience the harshness of an Arctic winter.’

It’s not just the destination that makes this venture remarkable – Tom and Rosie are also turning this expedition into a fundraiser for their charity of choice, Cancer Research UK. ‘I came up with the idea of raising money for Cancer Research as it’s a charity that I firmly believe in and is a very good cause,’ says Tom. The route they’ve planned starts on the edge of the Cotswolds, going south towards London and onto the continent via the Channel Tunnel. From then on

they encompass Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany as they move further north towards Scandinavia. Once reaching Germany they enter across-the-water Denmark by ferry before moving further north into Sweden, where the majority of their journey will be spent travelling up the eastern coast of the country. After a brief time in Finland, they finally reach Norway and a short while later, if all goes according to plan, arrive at their final port of call, Nordkapp.

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So many of us get the urge to head out there and visit wild and faraway lands, but how many of us really follow through with such desires? Well, one couple is soon to embark on an epic 5,000-mile round trip, all while raising money for a very worthwhile cause Tom goes on to outline: ‘We plan to reach our destination within a few days and then spend some time hopefully seeing a few sights on the way back. Hopefully, this means any problems that may arise can get sorted and we can still make it!’ Thankfully therein concludes your geography lecture, and now we get onto what you’re all really here to read about: the vehicle. As Tom hinted at, this expedition won’t be undertaken in some all singing all dancing Landy,

far from it. The Disco was purchased roughly twelve months ago, and let’s just say it wasn’t in the greatest of nick. In Tom’s own words, ‘When I started it was mostly rotten! I spent around six months on and off welding it up and accumulating parts to prepare it for the trip.’ After the considerable effort that this must’ve taken, you may be wondering, why buy the Disco then? ‘I chose the Discovery as simply it’s a much cheaper alternative to a 90 or 110, and I have had one in the past

and kind of know them inside out!’ The latter point is likely a good thing to take into account for any budding explorer out there, as I wouldn’t fancy breaking down in remote Scandinavia stood beside a vehicle I don’t know my way around. I guess, though, that could add to the thrill if you’re that way inclined. As I’m sure you can imagine, most of the changes that had to be made are rather specific to travelling through Continued overleaf

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44 Above: It would be rude not to test out the Discovery before embarking on the real adventure. Fording through rural Britain is just a walk in the park for this machine, though... the Scandinavian winter. The first modifications were to the exterior of the vehicle, by adding a roof rack and rear ladder to free-up additional storage area for those vital supplies. Next on the agenda was probably the only thing more important than

supplies: heating. While it may not be quite as effective as the central heating that you no doubt have on right now, the auxiliary heating unit fitted into his Discovery is a literal life saver. This piece of gear goes hand in hand with the thermal insulation that

Above: Tom settled on a Disco primarily on price – they’re cheaper than a Defender at the moment, yet in many ways they’re even more beneficial. Comfort, for example, is one such trump card the D1 possesses

has also been installed in and around the body of the car to retain as much warmth as possible. As you’ve probably guessed, winter conditions in the northernmost reaches of Scandinavian Europe aren’t always the most hospitable.

On average, temperatures in Norway linger at around -5 degrees during February, but it has been known to drop below -10 degrees on occasion. Add to this the plentiful sprinklings of snow and very limited hours of daylight, and you really do

want to keep your vehicle as warm as possible inside. What is strange for those who may have never been out overlanding, especially to such remote climates, is that your Landy effectively becomes your aluminium-come-steel home. So

45 Above: Time in the workshop has been necessary for Tom and his Discovery, because it is essential that the vehicle is in top working order when out in the harsh Arctic winter. A new turbo is one of the additions to the engine bay, while a new cylinder head and fuel system mods have helped prepare this old Landy for a cold awakening. The auxillary heating unit should provide some thawing encouragement, too… this means that those amenities we all take for granted have to be contained inside a 16ft-long space. Neat is a word you’ll need to know the definition of. Next on Tom’s ever-growing list of modifications was the engine, where he really went to town. A failed engine is a failed adventure, so getting the mechanics right has been of the utmost priorities. No one wants to be stranded hundreds of miles from civilisation. One of the key changes to the engine was the introduction of a new turbocharger. With the possibility of using less fuel as a result – something that can really help when you’ve forgotten what an Esso garage with a Subway clinging on to its side looks like – these little changes can make the difference and may even aid your survival in such harsh climates. Other alterations to the engine were the addition of a new cylinder head, and fuel system modifications, which while not strictly engine specific always helps along the way. Continued on Page 48 Below: A sat-nav is likely to prove handy on a trip like this. The gauges and CB radio are other useful items to have alongside too

Gear for Globetrotters Basket Case This, it should be made clear, is a basket that fits in your boot, it’s not a cosy basket for your boots. The idea is a good one, as I’m sure many people can attest. Usually at that moment when the shopping bags fall over in the boot of your Discovery and loose, round veg roll one way and the eggs go the other. The result is a mad scramble. What the smart people at Overland Adventure Products have done is devise a basket which is quite like a shallow cage. It fits up above the floor of the boot, and so you now have two layers on which to secure things. The rim of the basket keeps things in and, due to its mesh construction, you can hook bags into it or bungee things

down or whatever. It comes with a cargo net anyway. This also leaves the floor of the boot free for cases, heavy bags or anything else. It can also hinge up so if you have dogs they can still fit in there. Although best not leave the dog food in there as well. A neat solution to an irritating situation. It has the further advantage that you don’t have to jack-knife yourself over the bottom bit of the boot to reach stuff, which means you don’t get covered in whatever road grime is covering the back of your Disco. The Boot Basket will fit Discovery 3 and Discovery 4. To find out more go to: www.OverlandAdventureProducts.co.uk

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Hard Assed If you own a 130 then you’re probably used to having some gear in the rear. What the FD4x4 Centre can offer is a more robust and secure way to carry all that kit. The Tembo 4x4 Hardtop 130 is made in Land Rover style and constructed from aluminium for a tight, safe ﬁt. It’s made for the 130 HCPU and gives a solid box on the rear.

You can get it in a variety of styles, with windows in the rear, side-sliding windows, none at all – the choice is yours as these are handcrafted tops. The rear doors have stainless steel hinges and handles for extra security and are ﬁtted with gas struts. In one of the less salubrious parts of the world – from Aleppo to

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47 Pop your Top Tuff-Trek is now selling the Alu-Cab PopUp Roof kits for the Defender 110.This allows you some extra protection and freedom while travelling and, it must be said, will make you less like a Neanderthal under certain circumstances. The whole thing comes as one structure, so you don’t use your own roof panel.This means if you want to sell the vehicle you can easily restore it to original condition while taking your roof tent with you.The new roof only adds 18cm to the vehicle’s height, so that shouldn’t make too much difference to anything.

When stopped in lion country, you need to pop outside for a few seconds just to ﬂip the roof up. If this causes you concern, time it for when someone else has gone off for a call of nature in the dark. Once back inside you’re safe, as you can get to the sleeping compartment above you from within the vehicle. The sleeping area is made of tough, rip-stop waterproof canvas and it’s all insulated.There are even two lights up there for reading and four other LEDs. The added bonus is that you can ﬂip up the sleeping base so you can stand virtually upright in your Defender 110.

This means that, after your romantic torch-lit dinner of reheated army rations and amusing yet warm beer, you can get undressed with your usual feline grace instead of being bent double like a caveman with a problem. These conversions aren’t cheap, at £7495, but they are well made and with a solid reputation.Tuff-Trek can also do the ﬁtting for you – as well as kitting it out with an extensive collection of useful accessories which includes the SnoMaster range of fridge freezers. Chilled beer? At www.tufftrek.com, it’s beer o’clock!

Into the hot water Getting away from it all can be deeply enjoyable: the clean air, the wonderful views, the lack of noise. The lack of sanitation and hot water… the presence of mosquitoes and things that slither. Let’s be honest, roughing it is fun for a bit but then you realise you’d really, really like a hot shower or simply easy access to hot water for a brew. Watching the sun set over the desert is even more enjoyable if you’re not scratching all the time, and smelling like a camel’s armpit while drinking warm water that stinks of purifying tabs. The answer: make space in your Landy for a Kampa Geyser hot water system. It’s a mobile system that just needs a gas cylinder. The boxy Kampa product can even use the vehicle’s 12-volt power socket to pump water for the shower attachment. Otherwise there’s a fold-out

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Over twelve months down the line, it’s fair to say Tom is feeling cautiously optimistic about the expedition. ‘I’ve spent a lot of time just getting the Disco into a good state. I’m sure we’ll be fine if the engine and gearbox hold up!’ With around three months until the expedition finally gets underway, they’re now putting the final touches to the Disco so that it’s as prepared as it can possibly be for the journey. One such touch to be added is fitting snow tyres to the vehicle. Only a muppet could really perceive normal tyres as being a credible choice in Norway. Unsurprisingly, the fact that winter tyres are recommended by both the AA and RAC when travelling in Norway more than illustrates the importance of gearing up correctly. Moreover, according to Norwegian law, you must carry snow chains on your vehicle to use when indicated – or face a substantial fine. Another final modification in the pipeline is installing satellite mapping software onto a built-in computer. This is how the two are going to keep themselves on the right track when the ‘road’ becomes just that, a track. In what is the wilderness of Norway, it is pivotal you’re aware of where you’re heading, as you don’t really want to be dithering around in those temperatures for any longer than you need to! The idea of being thawed out for your own funeral isn’t an aspiration we’d recommend. However, at the end of the day, you can never be completely prepared for heading into the unknown. As Tom so neatly put it when I spoke with him, ‘I don’t think we’ll ever be ready!’ And that is precisely the case, as who knows what will happen when you’re out on the open roads. With that, I’d like to wish both Tom and Rosie the best of luck when their Nordic expedition begins on 3rd of February, and hopefully, they experience a problem-free journey to the North Cape and back. If would like to make a donation to Cancer Research UK, you can do so at justgiving.com/fundraising/arctic2017 You can also keep up-to-date with both the last-minute preparations and the eventual journey at facebook.com/ arcticcircle2017

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Clean as a whistle Words and Pictures: Mike Trott

o you own a Land Rover that’s powered by a masterful V8. You’re completely besotted with its charm and you daren’t ever part with it because you’re not sure you’d ever be able to fill the resulting abyss left in your life. But these engines aren’t as innovative as they used to be – a bad thing when you think about how few young engines there are out there now, but a good thing when you consider that they are still relatively ‘wireless’ and more suitable for the enthusiast to play around with. It’s also good for John Eales and his son, Richard, from J E Developments, as they get customers from all parts of the world seeking their wisdom and expertise on the Rover V8. This is the A-team when it comes to your Rover

V8 power unit; if you own a Range Rover Classic or treasure another Land Rover brimming with V8 delight from under the hood, John and Richard are very good people to know. Today, we’re simply focusing on what principles you should stick to when attempting to strip down your own V8 motor and rebuild it again into a fresher and remastered version of itself. The idea of carrying out such a job may seem like rocket science on first glance, but once you scratch beneath the surface, the task in hand can be completed by the most Donald Trump of folk. Here we’re actually following two different engines – the first is the stripping down of a 4.6-litre V8 and the second is the rebuilding of a 3.9-litre unit destined for racing treatment. But firstly, a look at how to disentangle your V8 engine. Follow the steps through to see the different stages…

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1 1. An ordinary 4.6-litre V8 from a P38 Range Rover. Main ancillaries have been removed 2. The rocker covers have also been removed, but it’s time to unbolt the trumpet base 3. You’re now looking at the main heart of your V8 – exposed rocker assemblies on either ﬂank

4. Time to start loosening it all up – here it’s the rocker assembly. Remove screws and bolts, remembering to keep each set of components together 5. Some bolts you remove are stretch bolts. These are standard from the factory and, once stretched, can’t be reused. Bin the old ones 6. Don’t worry, that’s no engine, just the rocker assembly being dropped into the decarboniser. This is next level cleaning

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7 7. Here’s a rocker assembly fresh from being decarbonised. Better 8. Once you have individual components all separated out, you can start to assess for any marks, imperfections or damage

8 To simplify the process, when you strip down an engine, all you’re really doing is separating out all the components, taking down the motor to its individual pieces – like taking apart your favourite LEGO structure when you were a kid, just so you could put it back together again. I mentioned that we’d be discussing certain rules you should abide by when undertaking such a job in the workshop, but in reality there is one rule which stands above all others: cleanliness. Surprised? When it comes to fettling away on engines, you should be treating your engine like a surgeon would a patient in the operating theatre. Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? But if you’re careless in the operating theatre, you could kill Continued overleaf 9. These are the V8’s hydraulic lifters. However, the one on the left is old and damaged as you can see from the indent. A fresh one should be ever so slightly domed

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10. Next up it’s time to release the Range Rover’s front cover and take off the oil pump (pictured) 11. The V8’s timing chain is showing slack here – this isn’t something you want to see 12. Once the tiing chain is off and you’ve removed the retaining plate, you can slide out the camshaft. If you’re reusing the camshaft, then you MUST remember which order the hydraulic lifters were removed in, as they wear and correspond with each of their respective cams 13. With the camshaft ejected, the crankshaft is the last piece of the jigsaw, before being left with the basic engine block frame

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someone. While this is unlikely to cause the same devastation when applying the same carelessness to your engine, it could be at least terminal for your motor. Just think clean and tidy. For instance, a surgeon will have sterilised instruments in which to probe his or her subject. John and Richard carry out their work with the same level of precision and attention to cleanliness. The latex gloves may be some-

13 thing straight from the theatre, but the spanners and hammers are pure engine workshop… I hope! Stripped engine components are put into the heat washer – effectively an industrial dishwasher that clears excess debris before the more extensive levels of cleaning commence. A decarboniser does as it says on the tin (if they came in tins) and provides a thorough deep clean to rid rocker as-

semblies, pistons, camshafts and other parts of any carbon deposits. This is one prime example of why engine rebuilds are often better carried out by guys like John and Richard – principally because they have the facilities and equipment on hand to carry out the job with minimal complications. Following another round of heat washing, components are put into the ultrasonic cleaner – hands up if you

14. These are some of the bearings removed from within the conrods. As you can see, they’ve had far better days and have now copperised 15. The oil pumps on a Range Rover V8 can differ. So on later examples of the 3.9 V8, the pump became crank-driven (orange one pictured) – a much better and more efficient pump that can provide a nice upgrade on the reliability front too. When J E Developments replace oil pumps, they upgrade to the later units

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16. Here’s the basic assembly of a piston and connecting rod (conrod). The smaller end of the conrod linking with the piston through the gudgeon pin 17. This is the larger end of the conrod and its corresponding capping. Note the little grooves in them which should always align. These parts are far more unique than they first appear, with items needing to be matched with their correct counterparts whenever necessary 18. Here is the new bearing being introduced to its new home within the conrod 19. Richard drops a touch of assembly lubricant onto the new bearing. It doesn’t run like regular engine oil and stays in place ready to gel with other parts – aiding with the initial startup following the rebuild

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18 have one of those in your garage… Another round of heat washing follows and once dry you have a gleaming set of parts, all ready to help with the resurrection. Or at least if they aren’t damaged and unusable. Even the smallest amount of debris can create catastrophic damage in an engine. Keeping all your tools clean is essential as well, while it’s also crucial to keep all stripped engine components

together and in the right order from which they came. For example, when removing the hydraulic lifters, if you’re reusing the camshaft then you will need to remember where each lifter came from, because each one wears at a fractionally different rate. Therefore they start to become unique to their respective chamber. One final point to mention is rhythm. No, I’m not insane – but I am

19 talking about when it’s time to tighten up the screws and end cappings on your conrods. Concentration is key here. Richard says the best thing to do is place your phone to one side and tell everyone to disappear, because you have some counting to do. Missing out on any of the cappings would be disasterous, so ensure you’re paying attention. If you’re like Richard who has been doing it for years, the

20. More lubing here – note that Richard only smears lubricant around the piston and not the compression rings near the top, as this can hold the rings off the bore and stop them from bedding in

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22. A closer look at the offering sleeve Richard used to get the piston in the cylinder. It is used to help keep the compression rings tucked in until correctly lodged within the cylinder. Note that the pistons need to be aligned properly when being inserted so that they can keep in-line with the wrist pin

22 counting becomes almost rhythmic, and if the tune starts to sound off-key then you know you may have well messed the melody up. Being clean and tidy is crucially important, as is remaining organised

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with your parts and arranging your stripped components. Try to carry out tasks in one go – for instance, don’t start placing in pistons and decide to take a break with two left to do. You’re only asking for trouble.

23. You can make out the screws which hold together the cappings on the conrod ends. When tightening these up, do them all at once and don’t stop until you’ve done them all. Richard couldn’t stress enough how important it is not to get distracted while carrying out this phase of the rebuild Lubricating components throughout the reassembly is also sensible. On the initial firing up after the rebuild it just helps all the parts to gel with each other before the engine oil can effectively take over the situation.

23 There are many possible pitfalls that could catch you out during an engine rebuild, but if you take your time and be organised with all your workspace, tools and components, then it should be a much simpler job to complete.

Concentrate when cleaning, and when counting. Don’t let yourself get distracted and forget how many valves you’ve placed back in the cylinder. Essentially, if you use common sense you’ll see it through just fine.

24. Once all your pistons are settled and conrods secured, the next stage is to fit the timing assembly. Laid out here is the camshaft, with the timing chain, retaining plate at the bottom, along with the washer and screws to fix into place

25. Inserting the camshaft can require patience because of the miniscule play in the dimensions. Keep probing and you shall prevail

26. While the camshaft is being driven into the engine block, apply some engine oil to help aid progress and for when the vehicle is first started

27. Once the camshaft has been lodged, the retaining plate (black circular object) should be fixed in place; screwed down and ready to receive the timing chain

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28. Now we focus on seating the valves into their cylinders. Using a touch of grinding paste around the rim, Richard twizzles the valve around at high speed to slowly create a lip for the valve to sit on 29. Using some marking paint (blue line) you can see where the valve has started to bed-in 30. The remnants of the marking paint left around the lip of the valve inlet 31. Next up it’s time to place the cylinder head gasket. Note that this 3.9 block has studs for racing purposes, for quicker stripping and building

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Project Td5: With the nights now drawing in and the cold front about to reach the shores of Britain, we’ve taken The Landy’s resident Defender Td5 to get suited and booted for winter… Words and Pictures: Mike Trott

C Left: Although the underneath of our 90 wasn’t tragic, in order to have it ready for painting there needed to be some thorough cleaning done. And it really needed it! Although never off-roaded, our Defender had spent time on a farm, which accounts for the collecting of various soil types

Bottom Left: Ashley took the jet wash to the underside of the 90 and did a very effective job of removing some of the clay deposits found wedged in by the chassis rails. The outside ramp at Rugeley Auto Care proved to be very useful Below: This is the end result of the cleaning phase – a less brown chassis and a perfect canvas on which to test out Buzzweld’s CIO

hilly, isn’t it? It’s not just our faces that are being blown into submission by the ever-decreasing temperature of the weather, but our Land Rovers too. Each year they travel tirelessly throughout our colder months, yet it’s this time of the year when some of the most lethal damage can strike your Landy. Sure, the councils place grit on the road to try and give our tyres a chance of forward momentum, but what about the underside of our Land Rovers - the chassis and all the components that we want to keep in as good as condition as possible over the coming years? With salt, muck and other debris rife on the highways of Britain this time of year, some underbody protection could be the diﬀerence between a long and happy brotherhood with your Land Rover, or the alternative, an early funeral in which you have to wave sayonara to your salty Landy. Don’t let that thought crystallise just yet, though, because we’re here to let you know about a preventative treatment from Buzzweld. We’ve been keen to apply some protection to the underside of our Defender for some time, and with the cold weather drawing in, we thought we’d better get our rears in gear and

sort something out. We decided to go with Buzzweld in the end having covered some of their products in The Landy previously – and it seemed like they knew their buziness (sorry). A phone call later and it was decided that our Td5 90 should be given the Buzzweld CIO (Chassis In One) care – a primer and top coat combined that makes for an easy rust prevention treatment, whether you’re applying it yourself or taking it to one of Buzzweld’s many application centres. Because we can’t be trusted, it was decided that we should let the professionals carry out the treatment on the Defender, which meant driving the Land Rover over to our local application centre, Derby 4x4. But firstly, before any finger could pull the trigger on the spray gun, our 90 needed to be squeaky clean underneath, readying the surfaces for painting. A trip down to Rugeley Auto Care solved that issue with a thorough hot jet wash blasting out all the built-up debris – and cack – that had decided to reside within the 90’s undergarments. A note of thanks to owner James Hill, and technician Ashley Wood, who did a brilliant job of cleaning up our now-gleaming steed. After its early morning shower and few days of drying out, our Land Rover was ready to apply its makeup. Derby 4x4 is run by Robert Geeves, a knowledgeable Land Rover enthusiast who runs an equally knowledgeable team of other Land Rover enthusiasts. If you own a Land Rover and are based in Derby, they’ll be able to sort any mechanical woes you’re facing. On this occasion, though, we were calling in their skills to apply the Chassis In One protection from Buzzweld. It’s a very organised operation – almost military like, and the task fell to junior technician Simon, who is only 18, to spray on this magic formula. Simon may not look as weathered as some of the Land Rovers he works on, but, given the fact he’s been getting oil on his hands from working on Landies since the age of four, he’s suitably acquainted with their inner workings. Our 90’s chassis was to be painted, along with the axles too. And it also received the cavity wax treatment. One reason for having Derby 4x4 oversee

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Above: The application took around an hour to complete, with the spray proving to be the most efficient way of covering the chassis in a timeframe that doesn’t leave you banging your head against the chassis rails themselves the application rather than ourselves is because of space. For these guys, they can lift the Defender in the air and create a makeshift spray booth, while for us garage, shed and shack dwellers it can be a tad more challenging. Simon made sure that every possible millimetre of chassis was lusciously coated in paint, and the finished results speak for themselves. It’s very early days in what is claimed to be a 10-year protective solution, but the signs are very encouraging. Buzzweld’s CIO is what the company call a ‘Corroless corrosion inhibiting system’, which doesn’t just create a strong resistance with its self-leafing glass flake, but actively chemically modifies rust over time to stop the rot in its tracks. The whole application took approximately an hour to complete, with the paint easily dry within 30 minutes. It’s finished in satin black to provide an OEM look, while the coverage on first inspection is impressive. Time will tell how the Defender holds up, but we’re certainly feeling more confident with winter on the approach. Part of that is also because we’ve installed another product this month.

Our 90 has been equipped with the popular Defender Demister vents; a simple and very quick modification to make to your Defender, and an adjustment well worth making. Simply remove the screws currently in the top of the existing vents, slide in the Defender Demister vents, then twist back in the original factory screws. In those colder mornings, this product can be your best friend, helping to demist both your windscreen and side windows. With the Defender spending time in workshops this month rather than out on the road, we’re going to be getting back out on the blacktop next month to bring you an update on our Cooper Discoverer AT3s, plus what sort of return we’re getting on the Cataclean fuel additive we, errr, added? If you’d like to check out Buzzweld’s products or read more about their CIO protection, head over to buzzweld.com. If you’re after a Land Rover specialist in the Derbyshire area, Derby 4x4 will be happy to help – they’re at www. derby4x4.co.uk. Likewise, Rugeley Auto Care can assist with any of your motoring needs – they’re on 01889 582415.

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Above: As we literally watched paint dry because of the speed in which this Buzzweld CIO paint does, the initial results seemed to be very impressive. The satin black finish also makes it look as though the chassis has just come out of Solihull

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he Range Rover P38 has been the butt of jokes for years now and unfortunately for Land Rover’s second-generation Rangey, this bullying is still going on today. But the light may well be at the end of the tunnel for Solihull’s troubled child. We’re not saying they’ve come up with a miracle cure for its aggravating electronics, but when you can now buy so much car for so little money – should you actually consider being the owner of one? This month, we’re focusing in on the 4.6 V8 P38 – a Range Rover blessed with brawn, but not necessarily brains. Yes, the electronics have always been this Landy’s Achilles heel, but is it possible to live with such a vehicle? As with last month, we’ve got the expert’s view with Ashley Counsell from Ashley 4x4 in Staffordshire giving his thoughts on the suave, yet potentially stubborn creature.

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‘Apart from mileage-related wear (camshafts, followers, timing chains) look out for signs of head gasket problems, usually from over-pressurisation of the cooling system,’ says Ashley. ‘Cracked cylinder liners will give the same symptom but are a much bigger job to fix. Sadly, there is little prior warning of these faults developing, but plenty of V8s will be fine, so don’t be too discouraged! ‘Obviously fuel consumption will be high and I’d personally avoid LPG unless you want to add to your problems.’ An interesting view, given how popular LPG conversion can be. But then keeping things as simple as possible often has its benefits. On the plus side, transmissions tend to be fairly robust units, particularly with the autos which come as standard on the 4.6. It’s the suspension where things can rapidly bring on depression. The Electronic Air Suspension (EAS) can

become the bane of your life, what with compressors, springs and sensors all susceptible to failing. You can convert them to coils, which Ashley claims makes them ride better and is a ‘fit and forget solution.’ The only down side is the loss of originality and the ability to alter ride heights. If you have a coil-sprung P38, though, make sure your insurance company is aware of just that. ‘A lot of P38 electrical functions are controlled by the Body Electric Control Module (BECM) under the driver’s seat,’ states Ashley. ‘Faults within this unit can manifest themselves in all sorts of strange ways.’ Indeed, battery drain can occur or even the board under the fuse box can fail, sometimes due to the receiver picking up ‘rogue’ signals. Knowing your Emergency Key Access Code is handy too for when your locking handset fails…

‘When viewing a vehicle test everything as thoroughly as you can, especially electrical items. There are such a wide variety of conditions out there; some very nice vehicles but some real stinkers too,’ confesses Ashley. ‘Second hand parts are plentiful but some units like BECM’s cannot be interchanged between vehicles. Buy a nice one, be prepared to spend on maintenance when required, and you

can still have a really nice motor for not a huge outlay. ‘I think these cars are starting to come into their own after years of being in the doldrums. Remember, however, that they were an expensive and complex motor when new, and whilst you might buy one now for Ford Fiesta money, you won’t run it on Fiesta money.’ Yet still an alluring prospect…

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Series I (1948-1958)

f 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 a finished example will fetch mega bucks. 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?

Series II/IIA (1958-1971)

n 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 50-year-old vehicles start to come into their own as a 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 noisy. 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.

Series III (1971-1985)

ollowing on from the Series IIA, the Series III emerged in 1971 with a few cosmetic tweaks 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 – not sure it’s a five stars on the 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 more durable five 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.

Lightweight (1968-1984)

ossibly 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 that does divide opinion on occasion. To mimic the civvy Series ma-

chines, the SIII LWT – built from 1972 onwards – also had its headlights switched out to the wings. These Series Lightweights throw up an extra dimension to Land Rover ownership, 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.

Forward Controls (1962-1978)

nly serious enthusiasts need continue reading here. Ownership of any Forward Control is not for the faint-hearted. 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. If you’re going to go the whole hog then why not buy a 101FC. 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?

£3500-£50K+ 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

£1400-£30000 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

£1000-£25000 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

£1600-£25000 Versions: 88”. IIA (‘68-’72), III (‘72’84). 2.25 4cyl petrol engine.

Pros: Not like all the 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 rarity

£3100-£20000 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

Defender (1983-2016)

he 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, while if you’re in the market for a Defender from the 200Tdi era onwards, expect to pay a premium for them now that production has been halted.

However, many early Defenders are running Discovery Tdi power units with genuine Defender 200Tdi units not as common as they were. The 300Tdi is slightly more refined, just as easy to work on, and there is also more of them about. The Td5 is one of Land Rover’s most reliable units, while the TDCi Puma engines bring a touch more economy and torque to proceedings.

Discovery 1 (1989-1998)

he earliest version of the Discovery was aimed purely at providing a middle ground between the agricultural Defender and the luxury, upper-class Range Rover. It carried much of the Defender’s capabilities, but added more refinement and a driving experience more suitable to families – but without a 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 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.

Discovery 2 (1998-2004)

ollowing 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. 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. We all know that Discos make for a great tow car, and consequently many of the rear chassis on D2s have dipped their rears into the sea. Not all of them live to tell the tale... Get a later example for more creature comforts and difflocks too.

Discovery 3/4 (2004-present)

he 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 timing belt is due – it’s a body-off job! 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.

Discovery Sport (2015-present)

rought in to replace the 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 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 they make. It’s a more usable vehicle than the Evoque, though, and carries less of the feministic stigma that often surrounds the Evoque. Grab a cleverly-spec’d SE Tech for a car that can be as practical as a daddy Disco, but for a more attractive price.

£1900-£50K+ Versions: Ninety (‘84-’90), One Ten, 127 (‘83-’90), Defender 90, 110, 130 (1990-2016). 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), 200Tdi (‘90-’94), 300Tdi (‘94-’98), Td5 (‘98-’07), 2.4 TDCi (‘07-’12), 2.2 TDCi (‘12-’16). Pros: Off-road ability, a true legend Cons: Rear chassis, watch for thieves

£500-£3500 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

£1500-£7400 Versions: Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel, 4.0 V8.

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

£5800-£56000 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

£28000-£46000 Versions: SD4 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel (Jan ‘15 - Aug‘15), TD4 Ingenium 2.0 4cyl turbo-diesel (Aug ‘15 onwards).

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

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Freelander 1 (1997-2006)

s a general rule, we’d tell you to avoid the Freelander 1 at all costs, simply because no single version is without its hindrances. Still, if you insist on investing in such a bottomless pit, then we can at least advise. But while we can advise, we cannot tolerate you going anywhere near the 1.8 petrol. It’s a cow pat waiting to blow up in your face. Simple as. The petrol V6 is pokey, but requires

much coolant. The 2.0Di engine is pretty miserable and gutless, hereby making the TD4 the only real option to go for that will let you keep your dignity in tact. All the usual tips apply: make sure it has been regularly serviced and maintained to a high standard and you might end up with a very cheap route into Land Rover ownership. It’s not even that bad off-road...

Freelander 2 (2006-2015)

ost 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 FL1, 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. 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.

£500-£7200 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 Cons: Cheap for a reason

£3700-£31000 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

Range Rover Classic (1970-1996)

he Range Rover Classic is one of those vehicles that you could theoretically still use everyday 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. 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.

Range Rover P38A (1994-2002)

any 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 really continue. Still, it’s not all doom and gloom with the P38. In fact, if you find one in good working order, it’s sensational. 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 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 an anniversary model or even a Holland & Holland...

Range Rover L322 (2002-2012)

ompared 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 Rovers, they have lost their accessability for the home mechanic. 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.

Range Rover L405 (2012-present)

f you want the very best in automotive luxury, then look no further. 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 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 a link to the royal family. If you fit into that category, then we envy you.

RR Sport 1 (2005-2013)

uch of the Range Rover Sport was borrowed from the Disco 3, in fact it shared virtually identical underpinnings, whereas today’s RR Sport uses actual Range Rover foundations. Nevertheless, Land Rover put a Range Rover in a tracksuit and attempted 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 you need to love it for itself, becausse 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. They’re still a good all-rounder, though, and now relatively affordable.

£800-£90000 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

£600-£11000 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

£4000-£40000 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

£45000-£150000 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

£7000-£40000 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 Rangey

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RR Sport 2 (2013-present)

he second-generation Range Rover Sport has also been on a diet to save over 400kg, just like the daddy Range Rover. That means that even this big bruiser is relatively economical when spec’d with the SDV6 motor. Some won’t like the vulgar and flamboyant posture, while others will adhere to the smart, yet mean styling. But no one can knock the Sport for its

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. The only stumbling block with such a fine motor is going to be how to pay for it. Removing limbs is possibly the most feasible option, or wait ten years and see if the prices have come tumbling down off those high pedestals.

RR Evoque (2011-present)

hen the Range Rover Evoque was launched, it signalled Jaguar Land Rover’s intent on hitting the mass market. And given that the Evoque is their fastest-selling vehicle to-date, they’ve clearly done the job. That doesn’t mean it’s a hit with purists. They don’t much like the fact Victoria Beckham was involved in the designing of it, nor that it is the polar opposite to a Defender.

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£43000-£130000 Versions: 3.0 SDV6, 4.4 SDV8, 5.0 supercharged V8, 3.0 SDV6 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

£14000-£48000 Versions: 2.2 SD4 (‘11-’15), 2.0 Si4 4cyl petrol, 2.0 TD4 (‘15-present).

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Series I 86” (1956). 85,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘16. New crossmember. Waxoiled, propshafts greased. Starts, runs well. Hard Top available at additional cost. £15500. Carlisle, Cumbria, 07745 519503 07/16

Series I 88” (1956). Solid chassis, bulkhead. Just serviced. 2.25 petrol. New hood, frame, front matting system from Exmoor. Lots of history. £9995. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, 07891 836158 12/16

Series IIA 88” LPG (1968). 83,500 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. 3.5 V8 with LPG. Tax exempt. Overdrive, solid chassis, internal roll cage. CB, cubby box, snorkel. £4000 ono. Burntwood, Staffordshire, 07773 616391 09/16

Series II U.S Style V8. Nut and bolt rebuild. Original gearbox. New steering box, doors, tub cappings, bikini hood. Recon’d axles, diffs, discs now on rear. £4250. Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, 07743 575950 06/16

Series IIA 88” Pick Up 2.25 diesel (1969). 74,300 miles. MOT Sept ‘17. Rebuilt tub, chassis rustproofed and protected. New gauges, seats, wheel bearings. £4500. Fareham, Hampshire, 07728 344583 12/16

Series IIA 88” 2.25 petrol (1969). 41,250 miles. Three owners, current for last 30 years. Garage stored. MOT Sept. New clutch, battery, replaced rear chassis. £6950. Herefordshire, 07860 177799 05/16

Series III 88” restored (1984). Galv chassis. Fitted with non-turbo Tdi. New doors, tops, fuel tank. Bulkhead new panels, new lights, brakes, shocks, bushes. £6500 ono. Tiverton, Devon, 07767 770863 12/16

Series III 109” 3.0 Perkins (1980). 91,526 miles. MOT Sept ‘16. Owned since 1981, second owner. Overdrive. Free-wheeling hubs. Never used in winter or off-road. £17500. Rosewell, Scotland, 07974 249398 06/16

Series I 109” Ex-Cheshire Fire Brigade (1957). 2.0-litre petrol. MOT & tax exempt. Loads of history, Heritage Trust certificate. Chassis and bulkhead solid. £16000. Weybridge, Surrey, 07799 412957 11/16

Series I 88” 4x2 Rebuilt (1958). 68,053 miles. MOT & tax exempt. Galv chassis. One of 655. Rebuilt bulkhead, new loom, brakes, floors. £14500. Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, 07730 814013 12/16

Land Train Business – Series IIA 88” (1968). Fully refurb’d “Land Train”. Road legal with Akerman steering. Tdi engine. Respray, tax exempt, undersealed. £34995. Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, 07791 012434 07/16

Series IIA 88” (1962). 98,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Canvas top in VGC. New front seats and bench. Original starting handle. Older restoration. Used for our wedding business. £7500. Aberdeen, 07939 801613 07/16

Series IIA 88” Hard Top 2.25 diesel (1960). MOT Sept ‘17. Mechanically sound, previously restored: chassis, engine, brakes etc. Few spares available. £4000. Ludlow, Shropshire, 07967 810419 12/16

Series III 109” Pick Up (1975). Requires restoration. Tax exempt. 2.25 petrol. Runs but may need new fuel pipe. Chassis very solid, bulkhead needs attention. £1500. Calne, Wiltshire, 07768 707787 12/16

Series III 109” (1974).Originally One Ton. Completely rebuilt 2000. Converted to V8. Oversized front brakes, Salisbury rear axle, Fairey overdrive. Needs chassis repair. £1500. Sheffield, 07770 725728 09/16

Series III 88” 2.25 Diesel Hard Top (1983). 65,683 miles. MOT June ‘17. Overdrive. Full length roof rack, recent respray, new exhaust. Chassis and bulkhead solid. £5995. Gilberdyke, East Riding, 07961 408332 09/16

Series III 88” 2.5 Petrol (1971). 14,118 miles. Stored undercover for two years. New clutch master cylinder. Winch, guards. Two sets of wheels and tyres. £4250. Pilling, Lancashire, 07889 825908 08/16

Series III 109” Ex-Military (1982). 24,000 miles. Converted to 2.5 NA diesel. Galvanised bulkhead. Complete re-wire. Garrison duty for most of life. Military history. £3600. Poole, Dorset, 07429 209302 12/16

Series III 88” Hard Top (1982). 94,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘16. Galvanised chassis, 2.25 diesel, Fairey overdrive, excellent interior, free wheeling hubs. £4999. Eastleigh, Hampshire, 07976 182522 11/16

Series III 109” rebuilt (1976). 38,000 miles. Nut and bolt resto. Galvanised bulkhead. New bushes all-round, new springs, shocks, new brakes, radiator, Weber carb. £13995. Chelmsford, Essex, 07884 008691 12/16

Series III 88” LHD Santana (1977). 60,000 miles. 2.25 diesel. Parabolics. Light and polite to drive. Engine good. Paintwork needs addressing from Spanish heat. £3640. King’s Lynn, Norfolk, 07712 825138 06/16

Series III 88” 2.25 petrol (1980). 72,200 miles. MOT April ‘17. Galvanised chassis, bulkhead overhauled. Resprayed. Seats replaced, new doors, windows. £7000. Liss, Hampshire, 07951 549868 11/16

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Defender 90 2.4 TDCi Hard Top (2009). 4,729 miles. Showroom condition, has never abused or taken off-road. Always garaged. Heated seats. Immaculate condition. £23500. Derby, 07977 981184 08/16

Series IIA Lightweight (1969). 80+ miles since rebuild. MOT June ‘17. 2.8 diesel. Tax exempt. Series III overdrive. New clutch, radiator, battery, wiring loom, doors. £9900 ovno. North Yorkshire, 07870 937634 12/16

Defender 90 300Tdi Hard Top (1998). 118,000 miles. MOT April ‘17. New axle, fully Waxoyled underbody. Recently serviced. Bodywork okay – been a workhorse. £6950. Bedford, 07796 065595 11/16

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Series III Lightweight (1979). 36,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. 2.25 petrol. New plugs, coil, points, leads, distributor cap and arm. Fairey overdrive. Heritage certificate. £4250 ono. Ashburton, Devon, 07484 775751 11/16

Defender 90 300Tdi. Bought as a project, but needs a chassis swap. Good second-hand chassis included in sale, along with axles and wheels. £1750ono. Dumfries, Galloway, 07789 262854 12/16

Defender 90 Td5 County (2003). 74,000. MOT Nov ‘16. Service history from 2008 onwards. Two previous owners. Test drive welcome. Tow bar. PAS. £11600. Torquay, Devon, 07719 115629 08/16

Defender 90 300Tdi (1996). 167,600 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. Serviced twice in last 6 months, £1000s spent in last 2 years. New turbo, head gasket, radiator. £6500. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 07577 373691 12/16

Defender 90 200Tdi (1992). 120,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘17. Clean and straight in good condition. No advisories on MOT. Six seats. £6500 ono. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, 07770 975713 12/16

Land Rover 90 SW (1989). 200Tdi fitted. MOT June ‘17. 143,000 miles. New clutch, springs, brakes, alternator, belts, doors, steering box. Lifted. Mud tyres. £3250. Oakham, Rutland, 01572 338098 09/16

Land Rover 90 Pick Up (1985). 300Tdi engine. Off-roader. Brand new tyres. Twin stacks. Front and rear discs. Uprated suspension. Winch. Needs a little welding. £3995. Oldham, Lancashire, 07404 094667 12/16

Land Rover 90 Off-Roader (1988). Resprayed. 10 months’ MOT. 5” Terrafirma lift, dislo’ cones. Diff guards. Sump, belly plates. Fedimas. Winch. Snorkel. £5250 ono. Launceston, Cornwall, 07929 400704 08/16

Defender 90 200Tdi Galvanised Chassis (1992). 130,000 miles. New galv crossmember. Lifted. +4 shocks, tubular turrets, castor-corretion arms, guards, 24-spline axles. £13500 ono. Stoke, 07899 687175 09/16

Defender 90 300 Tdi (1998). 198,600 miles. MOT April ‘17. ARB air lockers f/r, winches f/r, new springs, shocks, Kuhmos. Polybushed, wide-angle props. LEDs, extended arches. £8000. Wirral, 07506 906588 11/16

Land Rover 90 CSW (1987). 121,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘16. Defender 200Tdi engine. Extended arches, modulars, snorkel. Insa Turbos. Chassis, bulkhead good. £3999. Bradford, West Yorkshire, 07943 523513 08/16 Land Rover 90 2.5TD Pick Up (1988). 116,000 miles. Ifor Williams top. 2nd owner from new. New clutch. Bull bar. Blue. Has been used for limited use on a farm and has no MOT. Will need to be trailered away. £2700. Guildford, Surrey, 07702 084142 07/16

Defender 90 Td5 Pick Up (2003). Restored, resprayed. Refurb’d chassis. Stage 2 Remap. EGR blanked. Uprated intercooler. Red Booster servo. £15997. Olympic Customs, Andover. 07956 906052 08/16

Defender 90 Td5 County (2005). 50,200 miles. MOT March ‘17. Metallic blue. Alloys, central locking, electric windows, tow bar. VGC in/out. £12750. Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, 07792 896523 06/16

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Defender 110 Td5 (2001). 116,038 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. Three owners, comprehensive service history. EGR removed, re-mapped, just serviced. £7000. Leicester, 07736 184812 12/16

Defender 110 300Tdi (1998). 149,500 miles. MOT March ‘17. Came from RAF Newark. New clutch, timing belt. Winch. Light bar (not wired). £7000. Altrincham, Greater Manchester, 07848 459838 12/16

Discovery 1 200Tdi Auto (1994). 149,000 miles. MOT May ‘17. Recently serviced. New alternator and drive belts, new exhaust system, rear shocks and discs. £2000. Spalding, Lincolnshire, 07845 108997 11/16

Defender 110 Tithonus Wolf Soft Top (1993). 87,600 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. 2.5 NA diesel. Roll protection system, chequer plating, uprated Exmoor seats. £5499. Rossendale, Lancashire, 07564 907024 09/16

Discovery 2 Td5 ES (2002). 144,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘17. Service history. 7 seats. Air-con. Heated electric front seats. Harman Kardon stereo. £4500. Leigh, Greater Manchester, 07585 873937 12/16

Defender 90 200Tdi. 126,000 miles. 37” Maxxis tyres, Terrafirma arches, steering damper, +5 shocks. +6 suspension, dislocation cones. Guards. £5250. Evesham, Worcestershire, 07985 270188 11/16

LR 90 CSW 2.5 TD (1989). 12 months’ MOT. Completely original. Never painted, dry stored for years. Chassis sandblasted, welded. New batt, front pads. £3700. Hinckley, Leicestershire, 07437 918652 06/16

110 300Tdi (1989). 131,000 miles. Disco 300Tdi, Kenlowe electric fan, axles from crew cab. Discs all-round. New clutch, timing belt, front outriggers. £4300. Burnley, Lancashire, 07940 486837 11/16

Defender 110 Camel Replica 2.4 TDCi (2008). 175,000 miles. One owner from new. Comprehensive service history. Many new parts. May p/x. £11990. Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 07891 579071 12/16

Discovery 1 300Tdi Off-Roader (1996). 136,000 miles. Cat D – fully repaired. Heated seats. 4” body lift. Extended arches. Snorkel. Manual sunroofs. £2750. Bradford, South Yorkshire, 07807 860007 06/16

Defender 90 County Td5 (2002). 200,000 miles. FLRSH. Major overhaul, lots of new parts. Respray. New back door. Warn winch. Terrafirma springs, shocks. BFGs. £14,950. Nottingham, 07794 965646 07/16

Defender 110 300Tdi County SW (1996). 183,400 miles. One owner from new, in daily use. MOT Jan ‘17. Serviced every year at Caffyns. Good interior. £5000ono. East Sussex, 07944 705299 (Evening only) 10/16

Defender 110 Td5. 11 months’ MOT. Engine & gearbox run v/ well. Used for site work, not off-roaded. Few marks on body, driver’s seat worn. £6995 ono. Leeds, West Yorkshire, 07966 459896 12/16

Defender 110 300Tdi CSW (1998). 149,200 miles. MOT Feb ‘17. PSH. Work includes new brakes, exhaust, waxoyling, new turbo, exhaust manifold, gasket. £11500. Brighouse, West Y’shire, 07884 444855 12/16

Discovery 2 Metropolis V8 Auto (2003). 193,300 miles. MOT Dec ‘16. Sat nav, rear TV screen, cruise control. 7 seats. Rear chassis Buzzwelded. £3000 ovno. Nuneaton, Warwickshire, 07787 540481 06/16

Defender 90 300 Tdi Auto (1992). 96,000 miles. Long MOT. Disco engine. Carpet in rear, Porsche seats, Puma bonnet, steering wheel. New x-member, fully serviced. £9995. Worcester, 07711 591000 09/16

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Defender 110 200Tdi County (1992). Galvanised chassis. MOT Aug ‘16. New clutch. Recon’d gearbox, transfer box. New bulkhead 3 years ago. £10500 ono. Oldham, Greater Manchester, 07944 772903 08/16

Defender 110 CSW Td5 expedition prepared (2001). 84,225 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Roof rack, Exmoor seats, split charge, air-con, re-mapped, guards. £13,300. Coventry, Warwickshire, 07802 245017 12/16

Discovery 300Tdi off-roader. 194,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. Sills replaced w/box section. Inner wings repaired. 2”lift. Light bar, HD winch bumper, sliders. £1500 ono. Leek, Staffordshire, 07791 723448 07/16

Discovery 1 300Tdi Off-Roader (1994). 4” lift. Cranked rear arms. External roll cage. Sliders. Front winch and bumper. Guards. New boot floor. Bucket seats. CB radio. £3500 ono. Manchester, 07884 308545 06/16

Defender 90 Td5 Hard Top (2002). MOT April ‘17. 95,000 miles. New rear crossmember, new brake calipers. Fantastic workhorse, usual minor marks and dings. £7500. Exeter, Devon, 07736 847973 11/16

110 Hi-Cap Pick Up 2.5 TD (1990). 157,000 miles. MOT Feb ‘17. Ivor Williams top. Power steering. Recon’d 2.5TD. Propshaft, shocks, bushes all replaced. £4000. Harwich, Essex, 07391 421201 12/16

Defender 110 300Tdi (1993). 94,918 miles. MOT June ‘17. Auto. Alarm, Exmoor interior. Air-con. Winch bumper, wider arches. BFGs. 2” lift. Ashcroft halfshafts. £9499. Horley, Surrey, 07853 444214 09/16

Discovery 1 200Tdi (1994). 97,000 miles. MOT May ‘17. Excellent condition. Very solid body shell. Small amount of welding on last MOT. Drives well. £1895. Petersfield, Hampshire, 07766 565902 07/16

Discovery 2 Td5 ES Auto (2003). 144,240 miles. VGC. Seven seats, very relaible. Full set of mats plus rear loadspace mat. New battery, brakes, tyres. £5250. Colchester, Essex. 07984 666256 12/16

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Discovery 1 V8 (1994). 127,000 miles. MOT May ‘17. New inner arches. 5 new General Grabbers. Winch bumper. New brakes inc. master cylinder. £1500 ono. Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, 07796 710100 07/16

Discovery 2 Td5 (2003). 139,000 miles. MOT June ‘17. Just serviced, new clutch and radiator, EGR blanked. New front prop and fuel pump. £2600 ono. Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 07535 222966 11/16

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Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 XS (2008). 95,087 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. FSH. Two owners. Bought damaged in ‘11, repaired. Maintained to high standard. £8500. Newent, Gloucestershire, 07974 570057 07/16

RR Classic 3.9 V8 EFI Vogue SE (1990). 82,000 miles. MOT July ‘17. Restored. Respray, new tyres, discs, pads, fuel tank, exhaust, water pump, starter motor, alternator. £7995. Isleworth, London, 07880 496463 11/16

Discovery 1 ES Tdi (1995). 215,000 miles. MOT Feb ‘17. Electric leather seats front and rear, electric sunroofs (no leaks) electric windows. Lots of paperwork. £995. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, 07790 259904 09/16

RR Classic 3.5 V8 Pick Up (1987). 133,000 miles. MOT July ‘17. Professionally converted. Resprayed. Five new tyres. No issues with vehicle. Engine runs well. £7495. Spalding, Lincolnshire, 07885 566660 11/16

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RR Classic LSE (1994). 76,700 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Restored. New air suspension, upgraded rubber mounts, anti-rollbars. New brakes, tyres, headlights. £17995. Macclesfield, Cheshire, 07767 884865 11/16

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Defender 90 96N 300TDI 145,000 Miles, Good Runner, Chunky Tyres £5495.

Discovery XS 95N 300TDI 175000 miles. Good runner, New MOT £1495.

Toyota Hilux DC Pick-Up 06-56 Reg. 1 Council Owner. 83K Miles. £6495.

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RR Classic 300Tdi Auto (1993). 190,000 miles. MOT Dec ‘16. Soft dash, good chassis, tailgate. Interior good bar headlining. No leaks, engine and gearbox good. Decent offers. Worcester, 07815 460939 11/16

Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE (2012). 47,750 miles. One owner from new. Sat-nav, heated seats f/r, 8-speed auto, reversing camera, LEDs, puddle lamps, Harman stereo. £26750. Barnet, Hertfordshire, 07825 333822 11/16

RR Classic 3.9 V8 (1990). 63,500 miles. 10 months’ MOT. Restored. Teddy bear interior, hard dash, drives like new. Chassis excellent, undersealed. £13900. St Albans, Hertfordshire, 07974 764712 11/16

RR L322 4.4 V8 Vogue LPG (2002). 128,000 miles. MOT June ‘17. Serviced in Jan, Grabbers, new discs, pads. New susp’ compressor Jan ‘14. Recon’d ‘box Oct ‘13. £5999 ono. Torquay, Devon, 07775 828590 09/16

RR P38 2.5 DSE (2003). 157,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘16. Grey leather. Grabbers. Cruise control. Coil sprung. Service book complete up until 128K miles. Good condition. £2200. Barnstaple, Devon, 07399 559070 08/16

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RR Classic 3.5 V8 (1980) PLUS Series II Landy for spares. RR: Two-door, owned for 20 years. Overdrive. Piper cam, SU carbs. Ideal resto. Series: 6-cyl, 3.0 petrol. £3750. Maidstone, Kent, 07711 166641 08/16

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Discovery 1 300Tdi Auto (1997). 156,000 miles. MOT Jan ‘17. No leaks, lots of service history. New head gasket, four nearly new tyres, cruise control, dog guard. £1495. Wilmslow, Cheshire, 07703 486396 11/16

RR L322 4.4 TDV8 (2010). 70,000 miles. Updated TDV8 version, 316bhp and 8-speed auto ‘box. Finished in lovely dark green with beige leather interior. £24750ono. May P/X. 07711 591000 10/16

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Discovery 1 300Tdi (1996). 178,000 miles. MOT Jan ‘17. Part service history. HD bumpers with jacking points. Spot lights, snorkel, Cooper tyres, 2” lift. £1650. Paignton, Devon, 07831 277758 07/16

Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8 EFI Spanish LHD (1991). 101,000 miles. MOT March ‘17. Rust free thanks to climate. Air-con, electric windows and mirrors. £9995. Marbella, Spain, 0034 677451017 08/16

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15 (15) DEFENDER 90 XS SW. 9K ONLY, FLRSH. £33995. (15) DEFENDER 902.5 8615 (D) LAND ROVER 90 BESPOKE XS.TOP. 9K, 74K. SEE DIESEL SOFT WEBSITE.£37500. 2 OWNERS £6495

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Range Rover Classic 3.0 Mazda TD (1986). 174,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. Converted in mid ‘90s, Subject to restoration in 2008. Cosmetically tired. Just had service. £3750. Salisbury, Wiltshire, 07867 750152 07/16

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RR Classic Vogue LSE (1993). 188,000 miles. MOT Feb ‘17. Two new rear tyres, lots of service history. Electric seats, air-con not working. Needs TLC. £3500. Middlesborough, North Yorkshire, 07971 952244 11/16

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RR Classic Vogue SE 200Tdi (1990). 58,039 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. Was a 3.9EFI V8, converted to 200Tdi in ‘92. Lots of new parts: cambelt, exhaust, brakes, etc. £6000. Machynlleth, Powys, 07548 959362 12/16

RR Classic 3.5 V8 Suffix A (1972). Ready for restoration. V5 present. All original, including raised letters and wing mirrors. Perfect project, investment. £4600. Darwen, Lancashire, 07512 514902 12/16

Freelander 1 TD4 (2004). 2.0 diesel BMW engine. 154,000 miles. MOT May ‘17. Cream leather. Removable roof, genuine Land Rover tow bar. VCU intact. £1300 ono. Oldbury, West Midlands, 07887 953750 12/16

RR Classic 3.5 V8 (1987). 96,480 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Never off-roaded. Waxoyled regularly. Chassis, body panels, engine bay all perfect. New alternator, HT leads. £7000 ono. London. 07944 989996 11/16

RR Classic Vogue 3.5 V8 (1983). 82,444 miles. MOT June ‘17. Air-con. Original LT77 manual ‘box. Respray. Replacement discs & pads. New master and slave cyl. £20000 ono. Poole, Dorset, 07929 180956 07/16

Freelander 2 TD4 HSE (2007). 113,900 miles. MOT Feb ‘17. Manual. FSH. Top of the range. 18” alloys with good tyres. Detachable tow bar. Unmarked interior. £7500. Ulverston, Cumbria, 07753 867271 12/16

RR P38 4.0 V8 HSE (2001). 83,000 miles. MOT March ‘17. Outstanding condition. Water pump, thermostat and head gasket replaced. Black leather. £3500. Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 07477 483980 08/16

RR Classic LSE 4.2 V8 (1994). 76,700 miles. Repatriated from Japan. Restored. New active air suspension, upgraded anti-roll bars, polybushes, new brakes, tyres. £17995. Macclesfield, Cheshire, 07767 884865 12/16

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 GS (2007). 113,000 miles. MOT July ‘17. New intercooler, pads, discs. Nearly full service history. Couple of minor scratches. £6500 ono. Holt, Norfolk, 07877 730312 12/16

RR Classic 2.5 VM TD LHD (1990). 64,156 miles. Rust free, no welding. European import from Cordoba. Suspected head gasket failure. Ideal for 300Tdi. Great bodywork. £7000. London, 07985 155952 08/16

RR/Lightweight Hybrid (1980). 70,000 miles. MOT March ‘17. Currently SORN. Standard 100” chassis, 3.5 V8, LT95 gearbox w/ overdrive. Body stretched. New rear canvas. £2500 ono. North Yorkshire 07870 937634 12/16

RR Classic 3.9 V8 Bobtail (1994). 165,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. Soft dash. Low usage. Lifted. HD bumpers. Modulars. Waxoiled. Fuel tank relocated. £4200. High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 07738 566955 08/16

Defender Hybrid (1985). 121,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘17. Formerly a 110 Hi-Cap, shortened to 90 dimensions. Ford 2.5 diesel. Salisbury rear. Sliders. Lifted. £3995. Sheffield, South Y’shire 07734 372874 12/16

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 XS (2007). 142,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. FSH. Never towed. New clutch and slave, rear diff, battery, fuel senders in tank. £5800 ono. Corby, Northamptonshire, 07572 753538 12/16

Range Rover Hybrid (1972). 100” wheelbase, Series II 109 body shortened to match. 200Tdi, R380 Defender ‘box. Bronze Green respray. Full MOT. £9999. Selston, Nottinghamshire, 07791 461223 04/16

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Issue 34: Dec 2016

Calendar

Off-Road Playdays

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20 November

Kirton Oﬀ Road Centre

Burnham Oﬀ-Roaders

30 October

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Mud Monsters

6 November

Parkwood 4x4

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Bala 4x4

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Bala, Gwynedd

26 November

Devil’s Pit

Kirton Oﬀ Road Centre

Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

Muddy Bottom

Minstead, Hampshire

Picadilly Wood

Bolney, West Sussex

Thames Valley 4x4

Slab Common, Hampshire

13 November 4x4 Without a Club

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Avalanche Adventure Sibbertoft, Northants

Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

27 November Cowm Leisure

Whitworth, Lancashire

Frickley 4x4

Frickley, South Yorkshire

Muddy Bottom

Minstead, Hampshire

Picadilly Wood

Bolney, West Sussex

Thames Valley 4x4

Slab Common, Hampshire

11 December 4x4 Without a Club

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Avalanche Adventure Sibbertoft, Northants

Essex, Rochford and District 4x4 Club Rayleigh, Essex

Frickley 4x4

Frickley, South Yorkshire

Hill’n’Ditch

Mouldsworth, Cheshire

Slindon Safari

Fontwell, West Sussex

Whaddon 4x4

Whaddon, Buckinghamshire

Hill’n’Ditch

20 November

Kirton Oﬀ Road Centre

Explore Oﬀ Road

Slindon Safari

Muddy Bottom

Mouldsworth, Cheshire Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

Silverdale, Stoke-on-Trent Minstead, Hampshire

Essex, Rochford and District 4x4 Club

Fontwell, West Sussex

Whaddon 4x4

Parkwood 4x4

Frickley 4x4

4 December

27 November

Slindon Safari

Bala 4x4

Hill’n’Ditch

Whaddon 4x4

Devil’s Pit

Slindon Safari

Rayleigh, Essex

Frickley, South Yorkshire Fontwell, West Sussex Whaddon, Buckinghamshire

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Bala, Gwynedd Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

Tong, Bradford

Mouldsworth, Cheshire Fontwell, West Sussex

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Defender - 1987 - 2006 & 2007 onwards Defender - 1987 - 2006 & 2007 onwards Defender - 1987 - 2006 Defender - 1987 - 2006 & 2007 onwards Defender - 1987 - 2006 & 2007 onwards Discovery 1 Discovery 1 Discovery 1 Discovery 2 Discovery 2 Discovery 3 Discovery 3 Discovery 3 Discovery 3 Discovery 4 Discovery 4 Discovery 4 Discovery 4 Discovery 4 Discovery Sport Discovery Sport Discovery Sport Freelander 1 - up to YA999999 Freelander 1 - 1A000001 onwards Freelander 2 - petrol Freelander 2 - petrol Freelander 2 - diesel Freelander 2 - diesel Freelander 2 - from DH000001

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