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Land Rover has created a new halo model in the Evoque range – by giving it the HST treatment already seen on the Range Rover Sport. Called the P300 HST, the new variant is a high-speccer powered exclusively by a 2.0-litre mild hybrid petrol engine delivering 300bhp.

Mated to a nine-speed auto box, the engine drives all four wheels and gives the vehicle a 0-62 time of 6.8 seconds.

It comes with Terrain Response 2, giving it what Land Rover calls ‘trademark Range Rover all-terrain capability’ to go with its purposeful road handling.

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he Tilberthwaite Partnership Working Group is a body set up by the the Lake District National Park Authority following a long-running campaign by anti-vehicle fanatics bent on seeing rights of way closed to 4x4s.

Stakeholders include governing bodies such as the National Trust, Cumbria Council and the LDNPA itself, as well

as organisations on both sides of the access debate.

The group’s first meeting took place this spring, approximately two years since major repairs to Tilberthwaite Lane saw its once rocky and uneven surface replaced with a smooth ribbon of stone scalpings. This was the first major programme of works undertak-

en on the lane in decades, and the LDNPA planned to follow it up with long-term monitoring and management. The Working Group is the result of that.

‘As expected,’ says Phil Griffiths of the Green Lane Association’s Cumbria rep team, ‘the meeting results could best be described as “mixed”. The anti-4x4 organisations seemed keen to ensure the group worked as slowly as possible, with as many interjections and counter proposals as possible.

‘However there did seem a real keenness from everyone else, including authorities and some non-motoring user groups, to work together and get on with maintaining this lane.’

Phil says there are two key messages to be aware of at this time.

‘Firstly Tilberthwaite is probably going to be one of the most moni-

tored and measured lanes in the UK for some considerable time. What happens there has potentially far wider implications than just one route.

‘This is both a blessing and curse. If we succeed here and show the authorities that responsible wheeled users can be a great asset to keeping an unsurfaced road in shape and working with those that are the decision makers over these routes, we could set some great precedents.’

The second message is more generalised by, in the light of the first, just as critical. ‘Second was the acknowledgement, by it seemed pretty much everyone, that the Lakes is shortly going to be subjected to the sort of visitor pressure never seen before. If you’re local, you’ll know last summer was insanely busy at times. With the way the world is at the moment, this

year is shaping up to take that to a new level.

‘Tilberthwaite will be under heavy usage and, while we should use it, please give a bit of thought to the political landscape as well as the physical one in that area.

‘If ever there was a time to travel in very small numbers and to try to avoid obviously busy times, it will be this year. Essentially, this is a time to demonstrate the best practice that GLASS have around being a responsible and respectful user.’ This should of course come naturally – but given the eagerness with which the anti-freedom vultures are circling, it’s always worth reminding yourself that the stakes are high whenever you try to enjoy your hobby under the baleful watch of the Lake District’s selfappointed ‘guardians.’

New MoD campaign encourages green lane users to ‘Respect the Range’ THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has launched a new public information campaign encouraging rights of way users to be more aware of their risks and responsibilities when traveling on its land.

Called Respect the Range, this has a simple message: you’re welcome on military land, but leisure access and Army training simply do not mix.

The campaign asks people to check online before travelling to areas where live firing may be taking place. You can find this by searching for ‘MOD firing times’ in Google etc. In addition, all the usual range rules still apply – stick to the right of way, don’t pick things up, keep children and dogs under control and if you do come across military manoeuvres, give them a wide berth.

The campaign has been created in consultation with several organisations representing the whole spectrum of user groups – including Land Rover drivers, in the shape of GLASS. You can find a short educational film titled ‘Respect the Range’ on YouTube, and more information is available by visiting www.gov.uk/ guidance/safe-access.

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Gibson’s Gab The cost of your obsession

Whatever happened to the concept of ‘cheap’ Land Rover ownership, asks our man in the West Country Words: Tim Gibson Sad news in the Gibson family this week. My nephew Henry celebrated his 17th birthday by buying a second-hand Ford Fiesta.

In most households, that would be a cause of joy. A nice sensible motor that’s safe, reliable and economical.

The perfect runaround for an agricultural college student whose current means of transport to morning milking is a spare tractor.

But there’s a deeper story here, and regular readers have been privy to its hinterland. Two years ago, Henry bought an old 90 from his godfather with the intention of doing it up in time for his 17th. He wrote about in these

pages, until the distractions of college and girls and wotnot called him away.

Anyway. He’s done a fantastic job on the Landy. New interior courtesy of Exmoor Trim. Gleaming alloys from a newer truck. A bit of attention to the bodywork and crossmember, that sorta thing. Nothing major, but enough to turn it into a tidy motor that anyone would be proud to park on their drive.

And here’s the rub. Because Henry’s realised that’s pretty much all he’ll be able to do with the Defender, for the next few years at least. He’s learned that Land Rover ownership comes at a price, and it’s usually a pretty high one. Even though his base vehicle was relatively affordable, he has spent a small fortune bringing it up to snuff

and dealing with routine maintenance issues. The insurance quotations he received were eye-watering, and that’s before he’s contemplated the cold, hard truth of fuelling the thing.

Needless to say, he’s realised he’ll be better off, more comfortable and less exhausted tooling around in his TDCi Fiesta, with the Defender serving as an interesting museum piece on Mum and Dad’s drive.

Which, if you ask me, is all rather a pity. When I was his age, you could run a Series Two or Three for buttons. They weren’t ridiculous money to buy, parts were plentiful and cheap and insurance was less than for your average teenage boy’s hot hatch lookalike – mainly because you couldn’t go faster than

45mph even when travelling downhill.

With a tail wind. Sure, it was tiring constantly wiggling the steering wheel in an effort to keep in a straight line and there was a high chance of getting hypothermia in the months between October and April. But it was worth it for the sheer joy of driving a motoring legend.

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fund the Fiesta for his years at college.

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All of which explains an even deeper cause of sadness for me. As my own dear son and I drove back from Henry’s birthday party, my eight-year-old boy announced his plans for his first car.

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his could turn out to be a bit of a controversial issue of The Landy.

Green laning is a contentious issue, and the way the press covers it is sensitive – especially when we tell people where the lanes actually are. It’s an area in which our sister publication 4x4 led the way, in its previous guise as Total Off Road, when we became the first British publication to feature green lane roadbooks. We got a fair bit of stick for it, but it says something that others went on to follow suit.

The thing is, people have this Secret Squirrel attitude to lanes they consider to be their own. You get clubs refusing to accept that others should use the rights of way on their patch. You get tour operators who think that because they’ve used a lane, no-one but them should be allowed to touch it again.

I once showed up to photograph an organised lane run and when I asked the leader to show me his route map so I could plan where to take my shots, he reacted like I was trying to trick him into telling me his PIN number. It’s weird.

The good news is that every green lane is there on OS maps for all to see.

Even better, if you’re a member of the Green Lane Association you get access to Trailwise 2, a complete online map of every lane in the land complete with users’ notes and information on any restrictions or problems.

And the best news of all is that starting this month, we’ve decided to run Green Lane Guides in The Landy, too. They’re similar in format to the ones in 4x4, using tulip diagrams to let you follow a set route we’ve recced, and I hope they’ll help some of you to discover the joys of exploring the British countryside in your Land Rovers.

I know some people will frown at this.

Green laning is a contentious issue for a reason, and when you use your Land Rover this way the onus is on you to drive responsibly. But rest assured, these are not mud-pluggers’ guides.

They’re done with the best of intentions and the greatest of caution. They’re about exploring sustainable rights of way while enjoying the countryside – the way only a Landy driver can Alan Kidd, Group Editor alan.kidd@assignment-media.co.uk

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8Land Rover turns movie-maker to help promote the local heroes of the International Red Cross

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and Rover has partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to create a series of educational films about the work of emergency responders around the world. These demonstrate the need for a local focus to ensure the world’s most vulnerable communities get the support they need.

Called On the Ground: Humanitarians in Action, the four-part series was filmed using goPro cameras to capture images of IIRC staff and volunteers in action. The films themselves will cover ‘life-changing moments of humanity and crisis’ from locations including Italy, where homeless people have become more vulnerable than ever, and Australia, where communities are still rebuilding after last year’s devastating bush fires.

Red Cross teams are also seen teaching life-saving first aid skills to people in remote Mexican communities, as well as supporting those hit hardest by coronavirus here in the UK. Land Rover has a long-running partnership with the IIRC, supplying vehicles which are used around the world to let emergency responders reach people in need of help. At present, a

total of 267 vehicles are on loan to the organisation’s national societies, and the company has supported 13 UK and international emergency responses through the British Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Alliance during the last year.

One effect of the pandemic has been to encourage people around the world to step up and help others, and this has meant thousands of new volunteers joining the IIRC since the start of last year. Globally, the organisation now has almost 14 million volunteers supporting their national societies.

This in turn has led to a vast increase in the number of people these societies’ efforts have been able to reach – from 1 in 79 before the pandemic to 1 in 12 now. The IIRC has conducted around 10 million Covid tests and provided 100,000 vaccinations, as well as delivering support include food parcels and water and sanitation programmes to some 79.5 million people.

Most importantly, many of these have been among the world’s most vulnerable, living in places which are hard to reach by conventional means. To get its staff and volunteers on site, the IIRC’s Land Rovers have covered more than 500,000 miles in their mission to protect lives.

‘We have seen during this year, like no other, that the future of emergency response is local,’ said the IIRC’s Nena Stoiljkovic. ‘Communities have gone above and beyond to support each other and their most vulnerable people.

‘However, the capacity to respond locally varies vastly by country and

area. International organisations like ours need to work with local communities, leveraging our national societies, and put their expertise and resources towards strengthening local capacity.’

‘This last year has been exceptionally challenging for people all over the world,’ added Land Rover Brand Direc-

tor Finbar McFall. ‘Land Land Rover is prouder than ever to work with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

‘These films capture the commitment of the IFRC’s staff and volunteers and the importance of going above and beyond to support people at a local level.’

Major repair job by Lincolnshire County Council brings much-loved Wolds byway back from the dead

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has completely rebuilt the byway open to all traffic between Walesby to Claxby, just north of Market Rasen. For many years, this had been in a terrible state thanks to deep, wet ruts in the soft ground of a farmer’s field – caused in no small part by local mud-pluggers to whom the lane became a honey pot.

Part of the Lincolnshire Viking Way, the lane’s route takes it across the Wolds – meaning users get spectacular views of

the rolling countryside all around. Indeed, its locality is listed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

‘Over the past 20 years,’ says David Salkeld, Lincolnshire Rep for the Green Lane Association, ‘it became a quagmire of mud and bomb holes which became an inevitable attraction to the growing population of cheap 4x4, “go out anywhere and have fun” brigade. Many moans and groans from various stakeholders over the years have fallen on the local authority’s deaf ears – until a year or so ago, when the parish council threatened to take the local authority to court over its obligation to maintain the byway.

‘Somehow, this was the final boulder that got through. The result is a fine example of a byway allowing access to all.

‘We now need to work towards ensuring this beautiful byway and the surrounding area doesn’t get damaged, and use the lessons learned to work on other lanes to improve them also.’

A BYWAY IN GLYNOGWR, BRIDGEND, has been closed for six months for a rather unusual reason. The track crosses a bridge over a river – which was damaged during the winter after being hit by a tree.

As the pictures taken by GLASS South Wales Rep Pete Jones show, the impact removed a substantial portion of the bridge’s central support. Bridgend Council made an emergency closure of the lane, subsequently extended on 5 March, to allow the bridge’s owner to remove the tree from the river and carry out repairs. The closure is for a maximum of six months.

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Made using 320gsm rip-stop fabric and equipped with stainless steel fittings and heavy-duty, waterproof SBS zips, these come in a choice of 140 and 160cm sizes. They’re supplied as standard with a telescopic ladder and the options list includes an annexe to increase the amount of space inside.

‘Our new soft-shell roof tents have been designed for you with quality materials, ease of use, comfort and storage,’ says Euro4x4parts, adding that the tents can be fully deployed or stowed in less than five minutes.

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Called Make an Impact, this will see the tyre manufacturer reaching out to help those who pride themselves on supporting others.

Kicking off in May, the Make an Impact campaign comprises what Maxxis describes as ‘a series of community outreach programmes, local grassroots sponsorships, charity initiatives, giveaways and more.’ Operated in collaboration with Stapleton’s Tyre Services, it will run for several months, bringing together ‘a series of ideas to help local businesses, charities and individuals that deserve recognition.’

The first initiative in the programme saw Maxxis inviting its followers on social media to nominate local heroes for recognition. The company has also introduced a Blue Light Card partnership, through which members of the emergency services can claim cashbacks when buying full sets of Maxxis tyres.

Maxxis, whose range of all-terrain and off-road tyres are well known in Land Rover circles, will also be donating to a range of charities in a variety of outreach programmes during 2021.

‘We are truly excited about the Make an Impact campaign and we can’t wait to hit the ground running to really make a difference this year,’ said Brand Manager Samantha Allatt. ‘Maxxis are one of the world’s top ten tyre manufacturers and have a ready-made platform that is perfect for helping local communities throughout the UK. We believe that so many businesses and individuals have been overlooked with their work during the past year – which is why we are wanting to step in to thank them, by giving back.’

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You’ll typically pay around a fiver per item (they’re sold singly, not in pairs). You’ll find them at www. britpart.com.

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Finished in a UV-stable satin black powder coat, Lazer promises that the brackets are fully corrosion resistant in line with automotive grade quality standards. So too, naturally, are the countersunk anti-theft fasteners with which they’re supplied. To cover all the potential fitments for which the kit is

designed, these come in a variety of lengths from 20-80mm.

Allowing it to be used for mounting various lengths of light bar, the kit also includes a set of spacers of varying lengths. You’re also supplied with a length of cable for modifying the relevant Lazer wiring kit, allowing you to connect the LED light bar via the A-pillar and roof gutter without any need to drill the vehicle’s bodywork.

Given that this is the new Defender we’re talking about, and that the bodywork in question has just cost you a king’s ransom, this will no doubt come as a relief.

Lazer describes the kit as ‘a complete one-stop solution for roof mounting on the 2020+ Land Rover

WHEN YOU’RE RESTORING a classic vehicle, it’s often the smallest details that cause the biggest problems. That’s why the Lucas Classic range is so valuable to Land Rover owners.

You won’t find a galvanised chassis or a spring and shock kit in here. But you will find the sort of parts without which there wouldn’t be any point in starting a project, because you’d never finish it.

Parts like light lenses. Not the sort of stuff you’re going to get hung up on at the outset – but you certainly should, because you soon will if you haven’t planned for them. That’s why the latest additions to the Lucas Classic range available from Britpart is going to be good news for anyone panning to bring a Range Rover back to life.

The range includes front indicator lenses, as well as rear cluster and side assemblies with and without the black border. You’ll be pleased to hear that they do indeed do left and right lenses in each case.

Prices vary depending on which lens you’re looking at, and of course who you’re buying from. As a very rough guide, however, you should budget

Defender.’ The company does add, however, that you may need to add its CAN Interface if fitting a Linear-42 bar on models with Matrix headlights.

That’s because these may not provide a 12-volt high beam signal for the bar to detect. To find out more, visit www. lazerlamps.com.

Lucas Classic adds Mk1 Range Rover lamp lenses something in the region of a hundred quid plus the VAT for a pair of rear assemblies or front indicators, while the rear side lenses ought to cost you a bit less than that. Go looking at www.britpart.com and you’ll find out all you need to know.

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When you’re driving a vehicle that’s knocking on for Range Rover money, it can be hard to make sense of the fact that it’s a van. But that’s the truth of the Discovery Commercial – and it must be a very palatable truth for a lot of customers, because about one in five new Disco sales go to this model. And there’s got to be more than just tax breaks to thank for that – because the Discovery Commercial we’ve just tested would cost you a seemingly stratospheric £73,190 on the road

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ince well before the old Defender went out of production, Land Rover has been losing commercial vehicle sales to the one-tonne pick-up sector. Businesses and user-choosers who would once have bought a 110 by default were both pushed away by what the old Defender became in the last few years of its life, and pulled by the rise of premium double-cabs.

But, Land Rover says, the fightback has begun. The one-tonne market lost its major premium player in the Volkswagen Amarok, on top of the complete failure of the Mercedes-Benz

X-Class and the imminent departure of the Nissan Navara – while at the same time, the Defender Hard-Top now offers a range of options which overlaps the top end of the pick-up market in terms of price and equipment alike.

The Discovery Commercial, meanwhile, sits above even the most expensive pick-ups. But that doesn’t stop people from flocking to it. Something like one in five new Discovery sales go to the van version, which is tested here in D300 HSE form.

That’s saying something. Because this is a £63,160 van. But more than that, it’s a Discovery. And if you’re after

a large SUV, only need two seats and like the sound of not having to pay thousands of pounds of tax every year, you’ll find it very appealing indeed.

This is something we were able to reflect upon while driving around the Cotswolds, and being given a hot stone massage, by the Disco’s heated and cooled leather seats. In a previous job, our editor had a Defender 90 300 Tdi Hard-Top as a company car; he assures us that vans have changed quite a lot since those days.

We need to note here that the Disco we drove was, in fact, not a £63,160 van. It was a £73,190 van. The mas-

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sage seats accounted for £800 of the extra; further additional goodies on our test vehicle included metallic paint, full-house leather, head-up display, pre-entry climate conditioning, a wireless and connectivity package, the full towing works and a locking rear diff, as well as a number of others. Very, very surprisingly, though, given that this is a Discovery as opposed to a Velar or Evoque (or Transit, for that matter), a dual-range transfer box is also an option. Just £310, but low range, optional, on a Discovery? Sheesh…

Even in standard form, however, the Discovery Commercial is no ordinary van. In HSE form, it’s even less ordinary. We could run through an eye-watering list of premium kit here, but best probably to point out that if a vehicle has massage seats as an option, it’s already going to have more or less everything you can think of as standard. Plus a good bit that you can’t, probably. Which is indeed the case. If no-one were ever to tell you, you could own one of these all life long without realising that if you waggle a toe under its back bumper, the powered tailgate will open for you.

That’s the level of equipment we’re talking about. But it’s about more than just that. We’ve said before that the Discovery would still be a good vehicle with just cloth seats, basic air-con and none of the fancy infotainment stuff – it’s the basic underpinnings that make the difference, not the gewgaws you adorn it with.

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Above left: There may be a mesh bulkhead behind them, but these are the seats of a premium SUV. In the HSE model, they’re leather-trimmed, heated and cooled and 20-way adjustable – and as an option on our test vehicle, they also give you a massage. The best £800 you’ll ever spend in your life Above right: As with the passenger-carrying Discovery, the controls have a slick minimalism to them that projects a sense of quality in all directions. As far as we’re concerned, though, low range on a Discovery should be non-negotiable, so finding that it’s a cost option, even a relatively cheap one at £310, left a sour taste in the mouth Where the normal Disco has its second and third rows of seats, the Commercial has a full width, full length heavy-duty floor. We’re used to marvelling at how much we can fit into the standard model, but this one takes it to another level. It’s not Transit-sized, obviously, but it IS immense, and it’s accessed through the usual tailgate and both side doors.

This set-up means the vehicle is very slightly less refined than the passenger-carrying Discovery, with a little bit of noise coming from the cargo area. It really is only a little, however – and when you consider how smooth and quiet the standard model is, that’s saying something. There’s no drumming from the rear, either, so by the general standards of the van market it’s streets ahead.

It may be because of the rear load area not damping out road noise the way a traditional arrangement of carpets and seats does, but we detected a constant hum of road noise that doesn’t seem to be present in everyday Discoverys. Again, this is very marginal, and any thumps coming through from the road surface are well muted, but the vehicle’s composure remains exceptional. In our notes from the test drive, we mentioned a slight rustle of wind noise from the mirrors – then immediately observed that the fact we noticed it at all only goes to show how quiet the vehicle is in every other way.

It’s just as smooth as the passenger model, too, with no vibration at all through the pedals.

As a result of this, and of course the immense luxury and comfort all that money gets you, this is a fabulously relaxing vehicle to drive. If you’re going to be using it as a van, which tends to mean very long shifts behind the wheel, you’ll certainly appreciate that.

In truth, just as most Discoverys are bought by people who won’t take them off-road, most Discovery Commercials are bought by people who’ll only use them as personal transport. Safe to say, though, in each case it’s an incredibly capable vehicle if you do intend to make the most of what it offers. So long

as you spec that optional dual-range transfer box, it has all the hardware and software that allows the Disco to defy belief on rough terrain – and as a load lugger, it’s a cut above even the best passenger carrying SUVs. Which just leaves you with the small matter of £63,160. Or £73,190. Either

way, ‘small’ here very definitely means ‘not small’.

On our test drive, we climbed aboard, looked at the spec sheet and thought to ourselves that that is a LOT to pay for a van, any van. A few miles later, we were gliding along, enjoying the media tech and the leather and the

fabulous ride, and then to top it all we discovered that hot stone massage function. And we were sold.

Depending on your needs, this is either a Discovery minus a bit, or a Discovery plus a bit. Either way, it’s definitely a Discovery. And it’s very definitely superb.

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Mark Burley’s 90 is, by and large, a fairly standard example of a 1987 turbo-diesel. Except for one thing. The turbo-diesel in question is an M57 unit from a BMW 330d – a German masterpiece that’s quickly becoming one of the most popular conversions for people looking to repower their Land Rovers

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have had more than 140 cars in my motoring career,’ says Mark Burley.

‘If something doesn’t interest me, I wont keep it.’

When we met him, Mark was in the process of coming to the decision that he didn’t want to sell his 1987 Land Rover 90 after all. He’d had it on offer, but then the realisation began to dawn on him that actually, it was pretty spot-on. ‘I don’t do millions of miles,’ he explained. ‘It’s good fun and has bags of power when you want it.’

Bags of power? That’s not something you hear people saying about early

90s very often. But that’s because they’re not often talking about early 90s powered by the M57 engine from a BMW 330d.

In recent times, the M57 has started to become a go-to engine for repowering old Landies. Land Rover itself went there for the L322 Rangey, which sounds like a vote of confidence, and the appearance of BMW engines in this and the earlier P38 means there’s no shortage of parts in the Solihull bin to make the conversion work.

Even if there hadn’t been, we’re pretty certain that Mark would have

gone ahead and made a success of it anyway. He’s an engineer by trade who used to run a motorsport garage and he’s restored, modified, raced, laned, owned and sold more cars than you’ve had hot dinners. Which means that this job didn’t scare him – and also that if he did decide to sell it, it shouldn’t scare the buyer either. The world is littered with Land Rovers that have been ruined by horrendous DIY work, but approximately five seconds in Mark’s company would be enough to confirm to you that his has been put together as professionally as they come.

It wasn’t just a case of finding a nice 90 and swapping its engine, though.

The BMW unit went in as part of a chassis-up rebuild that also saw the vehicle renewed and improved in almost every area.

‘Initially, the BMW swap was done into my pal Tom’s Land Rover,’ Mark explains. ‘I did the wiring and helped him with the tricky stuff. I liked the conversion, but I wanted a cleaner truck – so I bought his tatty one, took the parts I wanted and built mine up.

‘I think my 90 was a farmer special, but sadly that’s about all I know of its

Having had the 90 resprayed, Mark set about trying get his hands on an original sticker set. Easier said than done, as it turned out. ‘The turbo badge was almost impossible,’ he says. ‘However it’s my favourite bit!’

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Above: Here’s where the real magic happens. Or where the real magic has already happened, depending on how you look at it. Mark installed a BMW M57 184bhp engine from a 2002 model 330d, deleting the EGR valve and catalytic convertor in the process. The engine’s original exhaust manifold runs into the vehicle’s exhaust via a custom down pipe, and there’s a custom line for the PAS as well as an additional external fuel pump Right: Up front, the engine is cooled by the radiator from a Td5. The intercooler came from the same source, and air is drawn through both by the biggest electric fan it’s possible to fit behind them

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Above: Seats from a Mazda RX8 are among the highlights of the 90’s cabin. These are wired up so their electric adjustment and heating functions work, too, which makes them better than ever. Another eye-catching addition is a Mountney steering wheel, which adds a definite air of the old-school race motor Below: The interior was redone using Dynamat, an Exmoor trim carpet set and a new headliner. The rear bed is protected by rubber matting and the wheel boxes are covered in hard-wearing carpet, all of which adds further to the sound-deadening effect lots of opportunities in this area, and in some ways he feels he didn’t make the most of them.

‘I would have had spent more effort on doing the bodywork while it was all apart,’ he says when we ask if there was anything he’d have done differently. ‘The paint on the bulkhead irritates me as when it was painted previously they didn’t strip it right down.

I have a new screen seal so it may get sorted out. And I’d possibly have spent more time detailing parts – however when it’s covered in Waxoyl does it really matter?’ The answer may be in the question…

So, listen and learn. When your vehicle is in bits, take the chance to make those bits as good as they can be. It’s possible that you’re intending to rebuild your Landy then sell it on, but don’t ignore that nagging itch that says you’d quite like to keep it, really, because it won’t go away.

You know the kind of cheap seal kits and so on that people say you should only use if you’re getting the truck ready to sell, because they’ll last about a fortnight? Just say no. Not that Mark would have countenanced using rubbish on his Land Rover, but he does admit that if he’d known how much he was going to like the vehicle when it was finished, he might have done a few things differently.

‘I have previously restored a fast Ford and I’m doing another one. Everything was perfect on them, so I was trying to rein in the budget for this project. I was unsure if the vehicle was for me longterm, so there are a few areas now that I would have upgraded. I’d have used a new wiring harness, for instance, rather than just putting the old one back in.’

He also says that in hindsight, he’d have used a BMW auto box rather than sticking with the manual.

That’s because the engine has so

much power, accelerating involves a somewhat breathless scramble through the ratios – definitely not what a Land Rover gearstick was designed for.

He’d also put a cab heater, central locking and rear seats on his wish list – which, given that all of these are things which can indeed be achieved, makes you wonder whether it’s going to be all that long before this 90 gets rebuilt

again. These few creature comforts are all he thinks it would take, and he’d have nailed the specification for his definitive 90.

Not bad for a man whose first experience of a Defender was very much the opposite of this. ‘I hadn’t really driven a Land Rover before,’ Mark admits. ‘But my mate gave me his keys when he first got his… I got back

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The best of both worlds

Classic vehicles are meant to be as original as possible – but early Land Rovers are perfectly suited to being modernised so they can keep on working into old age. This 1956 Series I may have found the answer by ticking both boxes at once…

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riginality is a big thing in the world of classic Land Rovers. But if you want a Series I to drive as well as to admire, you can make it an awful lot better by bringing it into the modern world a bit.

But the moment you start changing stuff, you also start wrecking the vehicle’s originality – and its value. So, usable or original – what’s it to be?

This 1956 Series I, which was recently sold by Winchester Auto Barn, has the answer. It’s both.

On the surface, you’re looking at a really well presented 88” soft-top.

Its panels are straight, its paintwork is gleaming and its canvas and seat trims are fresh out of the box. A concours judge might spot one or two non-original details, but to the rest of us it’s just a lovely old Landy.

Open the bonnet, though, and that’s when the concours judge will say ‘told you so’ while the rest of us go ‘aaah’.

Actually, that might be more of an ‘ooooh,’ because while it’s very nonstandard under there, it’s also more than a little beautiful.

That’s because Auld Jock (we don’t know why it’s called that, but it is) has been treated to a dose of modernity.

Under its bonnet, where once there’s have been a 2.0-litre spread-bore, is a very clean looking 200 Tdi. The 88” Series I was created to make room for a diesel engine, after fall, so it seems appropriate. And it

was only another 33 years until the Tdi came along, so maybe it’s not such an out-of-time modification after all.

For those of us in the throes of middle age, let’s try not to think about the fact that the Tdi we remember as Land Rover’s exciting new engine is very nearly half as old as Auld Jock himself. Shudder…

Anyway, the engine transforms the way you’d expect a Series I to drive. It shakes like anything at tickover, so it hasn’t transformed that, but once you get it up and running it’s lovely and smooth. The clutch is heavy enough but the gearchange from the LT77 box is accurate in a way you certainly don’t expect and once you’ve got the turbo spinning it’s even quite brisk.

Having been properly restored, the truck is nicer to drive than any leafer ever was as standard. But it’s not original, as that concours judge was trying to tell you.

Not to worry, though. Because Auld Jock is more than just a modernised Land Rover. It’s a modernised Land Rover whose owner can de-modernise it again whenever he wants.

That’s because, very unusually, this is a Series I with its original engine and gearbox. It’s just that the original engine and gearbox currently reside upon a pallet, not bolted on to its chassis. So any time its owner wants to recreate it as a true classic, he can do so – using components with all the matching numbers.

The list of spare parts even included the original aluminium cab, which had been removed to make way for the canvas top. We know which we prefer – again, though, always good to have options. And should anyone want to take it back to original, they’ll have a new canvas and a set of hood sticks to sell – as well of course as a very desirable 200 Tdi engine.

With less than 65,000 miles on the clock, this is a vehicle that hasn’t been given a hard life. In fact, that’s an average of pretty much exactly 1000 a year. it’s no exaggeration to say that having made it this far, it’s well set now to last forever.

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Discovering America Part 1: North Carolina to Arkansas

The Trans America Trail is one of the wonders of the modern world – the wonder being that in this day and age, it still exists. Crossing the USA almost entirely on unsurfaced rights of way, it’s a mighty 5000-mile adventure including sweltering southern plains, arid deserts and snow-bound mountain ranges. And a convoy of Discoverys were the first known 4x4s ever to make it the whole way

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ack in 1984, when Land Rover’s last leaf-sprung models were coming down the production line and the Discovery was still more than half a decade away, a young trail biking enthusiast by the name of Sam Correro had a big idea. The sort of big idea you can only have if you’re from a big country.

Fortunately, Correro hails from one of the biggest countries of the lot.

His home town of Corinth is in the north-eastern corner of Mississippi, right on the border with Tennessee and a few miles west of Alabama. So, as a man who liked to go out and explore the countryside on two wheels, he had a big playground.

And that was where his big idea came from.

It was in 1984 that Correro first started researching the unpaved roads and trails of the USA with the aim of creating a cross-country off-road route.

He pored over hundreds of maps, rode thousands of miles and surveyed countless potential routes – until finally,

twelve years later, the Trans America Trail was born.

Starting in eastern Tennessee and finishing on Oregon’s Pacific Coast, this was a single route covering around 5000 miles and passing through nine states (as well as various forests, vast tracts of farmland, a desert and the Rocky Mountains). We say ‘was’, be-

cause since then it has been modified to include one section taking it to the Pacific in California and others linking it to the Atlantic coast.

These days, the main trail starts in West Virginia, heads west to the Utah-Nevada border then loops north and east again to finish in Wisconsin.

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trail runs north through New Mexico and Colorado, crossing the main route once then linking up with it at the southern edge of Wyoming.

Wherever you’re from in the world, these names should conjour up images of adventure – of following in the footsteps of the early pioneers as they crossed the heartland through majestic landscapes where bears, coyotes and mountain lions roamed free. If you’re not already dreaming of shipping your Land Rover to the States so you can join the thousands of others who have followed the Trans America Trail from end to end, there’s something the matter with you.

You wouldn’t be the first to do it in a Solihull motor, though. That’s because in the summer of 2013, a team of three Discovery 4s set out on Expedition America – a month-long coast-to-coast crossing of the USA using almost no paved roads at all.

Though the expedition had its own unique route, the organisers based the bulk of it on the Trans America Trail. And though this was an official expedition run by Land Rover’s US importer, it wasn’t a stage-managed media show – done without any pre-scouting, it was intended to demonstrate the vehicles’ capabilities in what was a true overland adventure.

The Trail’s website, which Sam Correro still runs himself, describes the going as a mixture of ‘dirt, gravel, forest, farm and brief sections of paved roads.’ That doesn’t sound too challenging, but read on: ‘Depending on the weather and location, riders may face challenges including mud, sand, snow, and rocks among others.’ This was definitely going to be a challenge…

And what sort of people does Land Rover turn to when it’s faced with a challenge? That would be its very own Driving Experience instructors, of course – and better still if they also happen to be Camel Trophy veterans.

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The town of Clarksdale, Mississippi, calls itself the Home of the Blues – and not without some justification, as Ike Turner, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker all called it home. The Ground Zero Blues Club is part-owned by Morgan Freeman, a Mississippi resident, who the expedition team got the chance to meet – along with James ‘Super Chikan’ Johnson, who makes his own guitars from jerry cans Above: Ground Zero Blues Club, Clarksdale, MS, by Brian Holsclaw @ flickr.com, CC BY-ND 2.0 Above right: Clarksdale, by Mark Stephenson @ flickr. com, CC BY-ND 2.0 Right: US61 US49 Crossroads - Clarksdale, by formulanone @ flickr.com, CC BY-SA 2.0 Far right: Super Chikan’s Playthings, by Roger Hsu @ flickr.com, CC BY 2.0

proper off-road endeavour back then, with no need for gimmicky special tasks involving snowboards or mountain bikes, and it’s no wonder so many of those who battled through it have gone on to become celebrity figures in Land Rover’s operations around the world.

For Collins, this meant becoming the team manager who oversaw the USA’s 1993 Camel Trophy victory in the jungle of Malaysia. By this time he was also heavily involved in Land Rover’s press events and vehicle launches, and in 1989 he created and led the fabled Great Divide Expedition – a 1100-mile transit of the highest peaks in the

Rockies which demonstated the Range Rover’s masterful ability at a time when the vehicle had only been on sale in North America for a couple of years.

With a leader like that at its head, the Expedition America convoy was in good hands as it set out from the Land Rover Experience centre in Asheville, North Carolina.

The trio of Discoverys in the pictures will look familiar enough to British eyes, but in fact they were quite different to the models we got here. For one thing, they weren’t called Discoverys at all – in North America, the vehicle was marketed as the LR4.

There was a difference under the bonnet, too. Whereas the Discovery 4 we got here in Britain was powered by a 3.0-litre diesel engine, the LR4 got a version of Land Rover’s 5.0-litre V8 developing 375bhp and 375lbf.ft. But in other ways, it dished up the same hearty fare; integrated body-frame construction, permanent four-wheel drive, low range, height-adjustable air suspension and locking front and (optionally) rear diffs. As with the UK model, this was backed up by a raft of high-tech traction aids to help get over the limited articulation in its all-independent suspension.

As the convoy crossed the Mississippi, it was close to the southernmost point in the Trans America Trail. And that was very clear the moment anyone stepped out of the vehicle’s climate-controlled cabins, too – the temperature outside was more than 100 degrees, and it was accompanied by the intense humidity of summer in the Deep South

It didn’t take long for them to be working for their living, either. Setting off from Asheville, the convoy was straight on to a series of mountain trails – and into swathes of low cloud. By the time they crossed into Tennessee, the clouds had well and truly opened – turning forest roads into streams and streams into torrents.

All the same, it was here that the unrelenting march of progress has unwelcome side-effects. ‘In Tennessee, the trails are already increasingly being paved,’ explained Collins. ‘Who knows how long it will be before other states do the same with their unsealed roads?

This is an expedition with a shrinking environment as its challenger.’

It should also be noted that at the time, no record existed of anyone having previously done the Trans America Trail on four wheels. So the pioneering spirit was very real, even if the convoy was following a well researched route. Certainly, bikers they encountered along the way were fascinated to see the vehicles as they progressed westward.

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was so important. Even on established dirt roads, you never know what might happen – especially when Mother Nature is doing her best to wash the surface away.

Something else each of the vehicles was carrying was a three-strong crew of drivers and navigators. Everybody always wants to be the one behind the wheel, of course – but in a month of 13-hour days, fatigue is a real issue, so a regular regime of driver changes was essential.

Further on as the vehicles continued their journey west, they were joined by a very special guest – Sam Correro himself. The creator of the Trans America Trail hooked up with the convoy as it passed his home town of Corinth and joined the Land Rovers for a stint aboard his bike as the route

crossed the Mississippi and passed through the lush, rolling landscape of the Ozark Mountains.

‘Land Rover Expedition America could not have happened without Sam and his thirty years of research,’ said Collins. ‘It is an honour to have him join us for a few days.’ With the father of the Trail as its honourary leader, the convoy had an almost literal watershed moment as it followed his motorbike along picture-perfect farm tracks leading the route across the Mississippi.

It wasn’t half beautiful, but it also wasn’t half hot. As they crossed into Arkansas, the mercury was tipping a somewhat breathless 100 degrees fahrenheit – which, combined with the oppressive humidity of high summer in the southern states, meant the crews were very grateful indeed to be

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Just a few hours inland from the Gulf of Mexico, this is the most southerly point on the Trans America Trail. The Deep South will forever be associated with blues music; there’s a thing called the Mississippi Blues Trail, which is another story altogether, but just prior to crossing the big river the expedition passed through the town of Clarksdale.

This calls itself the ‘Home of the Blues’ and even has its own downtown Walk of Fame to prove the point. Plaques here honour local blues men – including Ike Turner, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Big hitters, then.

A big hitter from another area of performing art is Morgan Freeman, who part-owns the Ground Zero Blues Bar in Clarksdale. Now, this was an

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The team also met blues musician James Johnson, nicknamed ‘Super Chikan’, who’s famous for making his own guitars from jerry cans – just like the ones the Discoverys were carrying.

‘If you give me one, I’ll make you a guitar in time for the end of the trip,’ he offered. It doesn’t matter how precious your jerry can are when fortune smiles on your like that.

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With Correro leading the way, the convoy of Land Rovers climbed to 3000 feet above sea level on tight, twisting mountain trails. Progress was slow, as it should be when you’re off-roading, and the days were as long as ever – with early starts meaning the convoy was often sharing the landscape with native wildlife. They spotted deer, turtles and coyotes in the Ozarks, along with a good many bison; the latter were being farmed as cattle, but they made an impressive site nonetheless amid the spectacular scenery.

Dropping down towards the town of Alma, Arkansas, the trail started to become dramativally washed out,

requiring no small amount of skill and concentration whether you’re on two wheels or four. Correro inched forward, balancing on his pegs, while the Discoverys’ picked their way through the rocky axle-twisters with Terrain Response working overtime.

This was the final part of Correro’s stint at the head of the Expedition America convoy. His parting words as the team prepared to leave the South behind and cross into Oklahoma were full of promise: ‘That was a taste of what is to come. Just wait and see…’

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are their victim. If it’s safe to do so,

are all public rights of way – either

film them in the act and pass it to

Byways Open to All Traffic or

the police.

Unclassified County Roads. The

Elsewhere, let common sense

latter are also sometimes known

and courtesy prevail. Keep your

as Other Routes With Public

speed down, be ready to pull over

Access. Many green lane users

for others and show the world we

avoid referring to their hobby as

are decent people just like them.

‘off-roading,’ because these rights of way are roads – and also to

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distance themselves from the illegal

By and large, anti-4x4 bigotry is

activities of vandals who give 4x4

limited to individual troublemakers

drivers a bad name..

and organisations who want the

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countryside to themselves. being reasoned with, but it’s rare

possible to follow the route. We

to encounter real hostility even

normally only include junctions at

from their rank-and-file members.

which you have to make a turning

If you’re friendly towards the

or don’t have right of way, so stay

people with whom you share the

on the main road or continue

countryside, the vast majority will

straight ahead unless we tell you

respond in kind. There are always

otherwise.

bad apples, but no more so than

You’ll find a guide to using grid

will accept your presence if you’re driving sensibly. What suspicion

but you should certainly have them

you do encounter is likely to

with you.

be from farmers worried that you’re there to steal from them, reassurance. Once satisfied that

judge how suitable the route is for

you’re not after their quad bikes,

your Land Rover. These are just

their mood will lighten.

of any hazards or difficult sections,

DO…

but the nature of any green lane can change quickly. Wet weather

• Keep your speed right down • Pull over to let walkers, bikers and

can make a huge difference to the

horse riders pass

conditions underfoot, and what’s wide open in winter can be tightly

• Leave gates as you found them • Scrupulously obey all closure and

enclosed and scratchy in summer.

voluntary restraint notices

The responsibility is yours!

• Ensure you have a right to be there. We research the routes on

be safe to drive in a solo vehicle.

our roadbooks very carefully, but

We do recommend travelling

the status of any route can change

in tandem wherever possible,

without notice

however. The risk of getting stuck

• Be prepared to turn back if the route is blocked, even illegally

can be greater than it appears – and even the most capable of Land Rovers is capable of breaking down miles from anywhere.

RESPONSIBILITY Irresponsible driving is a big issue on green lanes. In particular, you must always stay on the right of way. Never drive off it to ‘play’ on the verges or surrounding land, even if you can see that someone else has; doing so is illegal and can be tremendously damaging.

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able to do the route without maps,

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Start in Bainbridge, outside the Rose and Crown on the corner of the one-way system that routes the A684 through the village. If you’re travelling to do the route, this would make a perfect place to stay.

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DON’T… • Go in large convoys: instead, split into smaller groups • Drop litter. Why not carry a bin bag pick up other people’s instead?

• Go back to drive the fun bits, such as mud or fords, again • Cause a noise nuisance, especially not after dark

(actually, chances are their vehicles

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he first-generation Discovery will forever be associated with the Tdi engine. But it was also available throughout its life with the famous Rover V8. And though the Tdi is the one with the reputation for longevity, a disproportionate number of

those still around today are powered by the big old guzzler.

In particular, it’s later 3.9 V8 models you see coming up for sale now. These tend to be high-speccers, and a good one can be appealing if you don’t mind the horrendous fuel consumption.

Series I (1948-1958)

The Series I, particularly in its 80” guise, is the most sought-after of

all Land Rovers. Its engineering and design give it real charisma, but parts aren’t readily available.

Restoration projects require deep pockets, but see it through and the result will be worth mega bucks.

Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover. Because with restored examples changing hands

Series III (1971-1985)

The Series III wasn’t too dissimilar to the Series IIA in mechanical

terms, keeping the same 2.25-litre engines throughout the length of its production run.

In 1980, the engines switched to a more durable five-bearing crank rather than the old threebearing setup. The transmission also received syncromesh on all forward gears to make it easier to live with.

Lightweight (1968-1984)

These military vehicles can easily be distinguished from regular

Land Rovers. To mimic the civvy Series machines, the Series III model built from 1972 onwards, also had its headlights switched out to the wings.

Lightweights add an extra dimension to owning a Land Rover.

Their military history and details mean you get a truck with more stories to tell – and that stands

90/110 (1983-1990)

This is Land Rover at its best: a no nonsense workhorse that can

also take you just about anywhere in the world.

Early 90s and 110s are starting to be a real collector’s item. But you’ll likely be searching far and wide for a pristine example.

These Land Rovers had coilsprung suspension, new engines and a world-beating level of rugged off-road capability.

Of course, being an Mk1 Disco there’ll be lower body rust to worry about. And while high-speccers had lots of toys, they won’t necessarily still be working today. A sunroof equals a leak, too, and you need to watch the V8 for coolant loss. All the same, the original Disco

£5000-£75,000 for millionaire money, preservation is the aim of the game.

The earlier the vehicle, the more it will be worth. The sky’s the limit – but can you really put a price on such an icon?

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

£2500-£30,000 They still carry the simplicity of earlier Land Rovers, but can be obtained for a fraction of the price... for now.

Pros: Most affordable way into Series ownership. Still has the Series pedigree. Parts still widely available Cons: Not yetas desirable as the earlier Series models

£3500-£22,000 out from the crowd. They’re a rare breed, though – so if you find one, it could be worth keeping hold of.

Pros: Not like all the other Land Rovers out there. Military background. Lovely 2.25 petrol Cons: Appearance isn’t to everyone’s taste. Exclusivity over regular models means they command a price premium

£2500-£19,000 A very early 2.25 petrol 90 is a rare thing, and a beautiful one too. But perhaps try for a 2.5 natasp diesel: they’re robust and as simple as they come.

Pros: Excellent parts availability. Easy to work on. Unlimited potential for mods and restos Cons: Puny engines (V8 apart) Not many left in good condition

was far less complex than those that followed – so if you can find a good one, you should be able to keep it that way.

• Based on a 1995 3.9 V8 Auto, value £5000, no modifications, limited to 5000 miles a year.

50 year old driver, fully comp, excess of £200

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£2500-£40,000

much of that early charm. Prices are on the increase, however, as these vehicles start to come into their own as collector’s items.

A 2.25 petrol 88” would be our pick, as the diesel engines were underpowered and rather noisy.

The Series II/IIA has a wider stance than its predecessor and adds an extra (thin) layer of

refinement. While the engines have excellent longevity, they need to have been maintained properly. Be thorough in your checks, both under the bonnet and underneath the body.

Pros: A sound investment to restore. Some now MOT exempt Cons: Bulkheads and chassis rot, springs prone to seizing

Series IIA/IIB FC (1962-1971)

£2500-£15,000

rarity – with all the cachet, pride and immense awkwardness that comes with this status.

By ‘rare’, we’re talking about less than 2500 Series IIA FCs in total. And they tended to have a very hard life, so not many have survived to tell the tale.

Forward-Control models differed from everyday Series IIs by

having heavy-duty ENV axles, but engine-wise they had the familiar 2.25 petrol and diesel lumps. So, don’t expect performance – but do expect to be given an ‘interesting’ time in the workshop…

Pros: A Land Rover like no other, if that’s what you want Cons: Especially brutal to drive, and to find parts

The Series II/IIA is more affordable than a Series I, yet it still carries

Forward Control Land Rovers are a cult within a cult. They’re a real

101 (1972-1978)

Only ever sold to the Army, the 101 became a cult vehicle when

£7500-£26,000 the time came for demob. They were flogged off at very low prices and turned into off-road toys – not something you’d do with one today, given the rarity and classic value they’ve taken on.

Compared to the IIA/IIB FC, the 101 is more fun thanks to its V8 engine. It’s still a military tool, though – some still have fixtures

Defender Tdi (1990-1998)

The Tdi engine, which arrived with the Defender name, can last for

decades if it’s looked after. Find one that’s had all its oil changes (a tall order) and it’ll go round (and round) the clock.

The earlier 200Tdi is simpler and less refined than the 300, which arrived in 1994. But both are superb engines.

Do be aware of whether you’re getting a genuine one, though.

and fittings from their Army life, which adds interest. This is a vehicle for enthusiasts, though, with costs that are sky-high even

by Land Rover standards.

Pros: Master of the road. Lovely V8 soundtrack. Everybody who sees one loves it Cons: Monumental running costs. Expensive to buy, too

£4000-£24,000 Loads of owners have swapped in Tdis from Discoverys; these aren’t worth as much, as they’re less of a known quantity, but a good one can still be a lifelong companion.

Pros: Excellent off-road.

Arguably the very best engines.

Old-school electrics Cons: Many have been used hard. Not rustproof

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Defender Td5 (1998-2007)

The Td5 engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s

a strong performer. It does lend itself to being tuned though, so watch out for abused ones and knackered examples that have been pushed beyond the limit.

As with all Defenders, you’ll need a rear crossmember sooner or later – or even a new chassis.

Despite having more electronics than the Tdi, a Td5 Defender can

Freelander 1 (1997-2006)

The Freelander 1 is a cheap gateway into Land Rover ownership.

It’s also a notable classic in its own way, as it heralded the start of the company’s modern era.

It has its issues, though. The viscous coupling is expensive to replace and can be upset simply by running mismatched tyres.

The 1.8 petrol used to be notorious for head gasket failures.

Today’s replacements are much

£6000-£30,000 still be a DIY machine. Parts are in plentiful supply, as is specialist knowledge – and it’s one of the best Land Rovers ever.

Pros: Off-road capability, power, overall reliability. Very well suited to being modified Cons: Rear chassis, premium prices, monstrous road tax on later vehicles

£400-£5500 more robust, but a late diesel is your best bet. Even these can go calamitously wrong, though. This was a more complex car than it needed to be, and buying one for sweeties now doesn’t change that.

Pros: Cheap to buy, no big rust issues, surprisingly able off-road Cons: All sorts of things can go wrong, some very expensively

Defender TDCi (2007-2016)

The last Defenders gained modern 2.4 and 2.2 TDCi engines and

smooth six-speed gearboxes, They still had phenomenal off-road ability and were even okay to sit in. Famously, this was the Defender that actually had a dashboard Many people dislike the TDCi, especially the earlier 2.4, but they still change hands for huge money – especially when the likes of Kahn or Twisted have been

Freelander 2 (2006-2015)

The Freelander 2 was a massive improvement on the model

it replaced. It’s a refined and affordable SUV with a strong engine, good equipment and a decent level of practicality.

It’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there, too.

But do be aware of the rear diff and Haldex unit for costly outlays.

The 2.2-litre diesel engine is a strong performer, though for a

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£9500-£195,000 involed. You will always pay a premium for a Puma, and a Tdi or Td5 may turn out to be a better purchase. Even then, though, look after it and you may well never see depreciation.

Pros: Efficiency, creature comforts, off-road prowess Cons: Price, electronics, TDCi engine is unloved

£2000-£19,500 bargain search out one with the unpopular 3.2 petrol unit. Either way, it’s a fine SUV to drive.

Prices have fallen since the production ended, too – £10,000 now gets you one worth having.

Pros: Reliability, refinement, economy of diesel engine Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing

Range Rover Classic (1970-96) £5000-£85,000 Range Rover P38A (1994-2002) £1500-£25,000

The original Rangey is a classic you can use everyday – and there

are people who do just that, preferring to invest new-car money in a restoration than spending it on a current model.

It’s a smart policy, too. An early two-door can cost mega money, but any Classic will appreciate in value if kept in good condition – and sought-after rarities like the CSK and LSE can be a gold mine.

An awful lot of Rangeys have been neglected and/or abused, and you can still buy they cheap.

But if you’ve got the skills, and access to parts, restoring one would be the ultimate hobby that pays.

Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality Cons: Rust, availability of parts for early models

A Mk2 Rangey in good working order is still a sensational car to

own, even today. The problem is that they’re very complex and very, very good at going wrong.

Air suspension failure is the norm. Head gaskets can let go.

Electronics are laughably flaky.

And parts can cost the earth – as will the labour bills. Perhaps worst of all, nowadays it’s very hard to find one you can be sure hasn’t

spent at least part of its life being worked on by idiots Still, you’ll get a classy motor with proper off-road and towing skills. It’s becoming a classic, too, and prices are still tiny considering everything you get.

Pros: Luxury, price, a Land Rover that doesn’t rust Cons: Electrics. Be very afraid

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The Mk3 Range Rover hit new heights of luxury and was more re-

liable than the P38. It’ll still cost a lot to run, however, and drivetrain faults and underbody corrosion are not unknown.

The TDV8 engine is sublime, but you’ll pay more to get one – especially the 4.4, though the 3.6 has all the power you need. The V8 petrol, on the other hand, is temptingly cheap. Guess why…

RR Sport Mk1 (2005-2013)

The Sport is mechanically similar to the Discovery 3 – meaning it’s

a supreme off-roader as well as being a funky road ride. It doesn’t handle like a sports car, but is agile enough for an SUV. A Discovery of the same era is far more practical, however, while a full-fat Rangey has more class.

The Sport is still a massively able tow barge, though, in addition to all its other virtues.

RR Evoque Mk1 (2011-19)

When the Evoque was launched, it signalled JLR’s intent on hitting

the masses. Given that it was the company’s fastest-selling vehicle, they clearly hit the brief, even if it wasn’t for the traditional Land Rover owner.

It’s actually still a capable thing off-tarmac – but it’s definitely more at home on the road.

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RR Sport Mk2 (2013-on)

£9500-£47,000 because there are so many out there, used prices are tempting.

There’s a Convertible model, too, as well as three and five-door tin-tops. We say stick to the latter, and be sure to get one with 4WD. Pros: Economy, handling, iconic concept-car image Cons: Cramped rear seats, not as practical as a Disco Sport

The second-generation Range Rover Sport is 400kg lighter than

range supply copious amounts of power, and its road manners are absolutely impeccable.

It’s startlingly capable off-road, too, even if getting one muddy would feel like bad form. Most that leave the tarmac probably do so only when their owners are in the mood to blow some grouse out of the sky.

the original, meaning it’s almost economical to run. It feels really nimble and agile on the road, too, and it comes with a range of engines giving it a brisk turn of pace.

Some won’t like the flamboyant posture, while others will love it.

Either way, inside the cabin it’s very nearly as luxurious as the full-fat Range Rover.

RR Evoque Mk2 (2019-on)

Most Range Rovers all look the same at the front now, but the new

The Velar a competent cruiser and has received numerous accolades

Discovery 2 (1998-2004)

The Disco 2 is powered by the Td5 engine, one of Land Rover’s most

most reliable units ever. It drives well, too – mated to a manual box it has more guts even than the V8 option, which is surprisingly bland but predictably thirsty.

Whereas the Disco 1 was prone to body rust, the D2 is fine here.

Instead, its chassis rots like a carrot, especially towards the back end. Also at the back, seven-seat

Discovery 5 (2017-on)

The Discovery 5 is a versatility monster. As an all-rounder, at

launch it was the most capable Land Rover on sale – the new Defender will be going some to wrest that crown from it.

All the engines in the range are refined and flexible, and its chassis is remarkably supple for such a big vehicle. There’s no end of electronics working away in the background, but the effect is very

other models expected to follow the Velar in due course.

But is there a whiff of style over substance? Well, it’s a very good SUV. But you don’t half pay a premium for those suave looks...

Pros: Stylish design, chic cabin, excellent tech features Cons: Feels like an indulgence, especially at such a high price

£1100-£9000 models had air-suspension, with all the horrors that brings.

Mainly, D2 owners will tell you about rogue electronics. And leaky sunroofs. They still love their trucks, though, which says a lot.

Pros: Td5 power and reliability, great all-rounder, lots of choice Cons: Chassis rust, electronics, leaky sunroofs, air suspension

£25,600-£80,000 convincing – as is an interior that might make you wonder why you’d bother paying more for a Range Rover. Just be careful not to go wild with the options and end up paying more for a Discovery…

Pros: Immense blend of comfort and practicality Cons: Feels more like a softroader than a proper Discovery

The original Discovery was based on the Defender of the time, but

Evoque has adopted a similiar back end to the larger Velar. It’s not just the exterior that mimics the looks of the larger vehicle, however, as the Evoque has gained the latest Touch Pro Duo tech and a hike in quality.

The main highlight of the new Evoque is the fact the majority of the range is made up of mild

with a 100” wheelbase and a slick body containing a spacious, flexible cabin. It was well equipped and refined to drive, and it came with the wonderful Tdi engine.

Over time, the Discovery’s epic off-road ability meant almost all of them were hammered at playdays.

Lower body rust is a big killer, too.

So it’s rare to find a good one now,

Discovery 3/4 (2004-2017)

The Disco 3 is an astonishing allround vehicle. It’s good on the road

and capable off-road, genuinely luxurious and a giant of a tow truck, and as well as being able to seat seven adults it can be turned into a van with a totally flat rear load area.

The Disco 4 was basically the same vehicle evolved; in the used market, it all comes down to your budget. The problem will always

Discovery Sport (2015-19)

The Discovery Sport packs seven seats into a Freelander-sized

Inside, the Range Rover’s cabin is superb, with sumptuous trim and cutting-edge equipment.

Prices are, of course, as immense as the vehicle itself. But if you can afford it, so too is the presence a Rangey will give you.

Pros: Class, luxury, engines, vast all-round capability Cons: Price

£22,500-£190,000

Range Rover Velar (2017-on) £31,500-£95,000 Discovery 1 (1989-1998) because of its particularly handsome exterior. It’s based upon the same architecture as the Jaguar F-Pace but has greater off-road ability and is available with a wide choice of engines, most of which combine good economy with usable everyday performance.

The interior is Land Rover’s most advanced cabin to date, with

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Range Rover L405 (2012-on) £27,000-£220,000

This isn’t a DIY motor, but it certainly is a Range Rover, with brilliant off-road and towing skills.

It relies a lot on electronics, but they work wonders – and the deepdown engineering is very robust.

Pros: Great off-road, luxury, image, TDV8 powerplants Cons: Very complex. Huge running costs

You’re looking at a car which many people associate with rich chavs and criminals, however. And being based on the Discovery 3, it can’t help but share that vehicle’s reputation as a money pit.

Pros: Decent performance and all-round dynamics Cons: A Disco 3 is more usable.

Expect horrific running costs

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body and dishes up an appealing all-round blend of comfort, kit and general driving manners.The third row of seats is only suitable for little ‘uns, though, and off-road it’s a Discovery in name only.

It’s a more practical proposition than the closely related Evoque, and you won’t need to live with the fear of Posh Spice jokes. You

The only stumbling block with such a fine motor is going to be how to pay for it. Depreciation has started to bring down the purchase price – though you’ll never run one on a shoestring.

Pros: Performance, refinement, glorious interior Cons: Marmite image. Pricey to buy and run

£31,600-£55,000 hybrids, available with diesel and petrol engines combining to an electric motor. Only the base D150 Evoque escapes the electrification, and we’d avoid it as it doesn’t have four-wheel drive.

Pros: Feels like a proper Range Rover inside Cons: Petrol engine is poor on fuel economy, even as a hybrid

£1000-£18,000 and when you do they tend to be priced with a lot of optimism.

Very early ones in tip-top condition are full-on classics, too. For a sound one to own, we’d look for a tidy 300Tdi. Pros: Price, practicality, parts availability. Epic off-road ability Cons: The body rusts like it’s been doused in sea water

£2950-£38,000 be maintenance costs – infamously, the timing belt is a body-off job, and rust is becoming more and more of an issue with these vehicles, too.

Pros: All-round ability, stunning practicality, luxury and kit on high-speccers Cons: Cam belts, handbrakes air suspension… the list goes on

£15,000-£38,000 might shudder at the price if you’re buying new, though – but on the used market, there are some tidy looking deals to be had, even on high-spec examples.

Pros: More practical than an Evoque, and less vulgar. Seven seats. Capable enough off-road Cons: Back seats only for small mammals. Price of top models

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USED LAND ROVERS FOR SALE CLASSIC • • • • • • •

Series I Series II/IIA Series III Stage 1 V8 Series IIB Forward Control Lightweight 101 Forward Control

Series IIA 88” (1970). Features in the film Peter Rabbit 2. Prepped by a well known specialist, fully certified for authenticity. 61,966 miles.

2.5 DI engine. Absolutely solid, fully serviced. £24,995. Wakefield.

07463 959007 08/21/005

Series III (1971). Original 2.25 petrol engine and box. Good running order. Unfortunately due to ill health has not been used.

TLC required to bodywork. Tax and MOT exempt. £6000. Liverpool.

07940 719224 08/21/032

Series 1 (1958). Perkins engin with only 98 kilometres. Garaged for 20 years, recently refurbished and put back on road. Owned by same family since 1960. All in good working order. £14,975.

07808 353849 08/21/003

Series II 88” (1961). 2.25 petrol.

Extensive chassis work. Later bulkhead. Drives well, good brakes and gearbox. Electronic ignition. Recent new tank, seats, canvas, shocks and rear exhaust. £13,650. Gillingham.

07740 242867 08/21/004

Series IIB FC (1968). Overland camper. Perkins 4236, Series IIA box with overdrive. Custom body with sink, cooker, worktop, 4 berths, chemical toilet. 4 seats. £9750. Carmarthenshire. 07910 748847 07/21/010

Series I 80” (1948). Number 5168.

Rebuilt chassis and bulkhead, new brakes, fully rewired on period loom, 1.6 engine rebuilt 10k miles ago. Stainless tank and exhaust. £35,995. Bude. 07549 527500

Series II 88” (1958). 2.25 petrol.

New carb, ignition, HT leads, battery, hoses, stainless exhaust, clutch and canvas. Recon box. FWH. All good tyres on powder coated wheels. Drives perfectly. £21,995.

Corby. 07765 232322 08/21/037

Series III 109” 2.25 diesel HCPU (1982). 74,097 miles. High-Cap Pick-up in bronze green with rear canvas. Front winch. Drives well, owned since 2009 and regularly serviced. MOT Sept. £7995. Dorking. 07470 309797 05/21/016

05/21/002

XAB 580 Series III Lightweight (1974) 2.25 petrol. Documented 35,000 miles.

Good chassis, original condition.

New hood, new points. 24-volt. Full MOT even though exempt. Paint needs a rub down. £7400. Lancs.

07451 112223 06/21/001

Series III 88” HT (1977). 47,000 miles. Professionally restored in 2015. Original spec with correct spot welds visible. In regular use.

MOT/tax exempt but will be sold with full MOT. £13,750.00. Bury.

07971 845395 07/21/011

Series II 88” (1961). 2.25 petrol.

Extensive chassis work, all waxed.

Later bulkhead. Good brakes and gearbox. Electronic ignition. Recent new tank, seats, canvas, shocks and rear exhaust. £13,650. Gillingham.

07740 242867 08/21/004

Series IIA Lightweight (1969).

Full ground-up rebuild in 2016.

Series III wings. 2.8-litre Daihatsu turbo-diesel engine. Series III overdrive gear box. Many new parts. £10,000 ono. North Yorkshire 07870 937634. 07/21/017

Has anyone seen XAB 580? She’s a 109” Series II Station Wagon.

Bought by my father in June 1959; I’m attempting to track her down.

Contact Cedric Quayle, email Quayle@phonecoop.coop or tel 01299 403585 08/21/034

Defender 110 200Tdi Soft-top (1989). 171,000 miles. Excellent chassis and bulkhead. New clutch, props, PAS box. Exmoor seats. HD springs and shocks. Rock sliders.

MOT Sept 21. £13,000. Wareham.

07890 581396 08/21/030

Defender 110 2.4 TDCi (2008).

101,000 miles. Winch, air-con, roof rack, heated seats, LED spots, Sawtooth alloys, sports exhaust, Momo wheel, Stage 2 remap, upgraded brakes. £25,000. Malton. 07879 427260 08/21/025

Defender 90 2.5 (1987). 107,710 miles. Converted from 2.5 petrol (original engine available if needed). Original chassis and bulkhead.

Straight, honest condition. MOT Jan. £6995. Redruth. 07787 522674 08/21/018

Defender 90 2.2 TDCi (2015).

47,000 miles. Professionally waxed chassis. Snorkel, rear-view camera, smoked lenses, rock sliders, Uproar grille, Momo wheel, JVC stereo.

Mint. MOT May 22. £35,000. Romford. 07990 508888 08/21/026

Defender 110 200 Tdi Utility (1991). 188,000 miles. Boost alloys, snorkel, Mud Stuff dash, LED bar, Red Booster, heated screen.

New turbo, clutch, fuel tank, alarm, brakes. MOT Nov. £16,895. Sheffield. 07583 012004 06/21/013

Defender 90 Tdi (1990). 146,000 miles. New rear chassis, UJs, handbrake. Winch, LEDs, +2” Terrafirma suspension. Brand new wheels and tyres. Drives as a Land Rover should. MOT Dec. £8500. Coventry.

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Defender 90 Td5 (2005). 89,211 miles. New PAS box, CVs, swivels, wheel bearings, 6-pot brakes.

LEDs, Momo wheel, front-facing rear seats. Drives true. Undersealed. MOT Oct 21. £20,000.

Chester. 07368 349741 08/21/031

Defender 90 300Tdi (1996).

69,000 miles. Original throughout.

Recent MOT and cam belt. Boost alloys, General Grabbers, Ifor Williams top. Excellent chassis and bulkhead. £16,450. Peasmarsh.

07956 570794 08/21/017

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Defender 90 hybrid with 5.0-litre TVR V8 engine. LPG conversion.

5-speed box. Almost everything fitted new. Diamond trim, 2 sets of wheels. Years in the making. Call for full spec. £19,995. Worcestershire. 07815 460939 08/21/035

Defender 90 300Tdi (1997).

277,000 miles. Alloy wheels, DAB digital radio. Original engine and chassis, therefore USA exportable from the end of this year. MOT Apr. £11,000. Boston. 07838 373954

Defender 90 2.4 TDCi Truck-Cab (2008). 68,000 miles. Stunning condition, very well looked after, all good tyres (inc spare), tows superbly. Some history. MOT Feb. £19,500. Crediton. 07710 473965 08/21/036

Defender Wolf 110 7xd FFR (1997). 166,000km. RHD. Remus upgrade. Served with 101st Engineers. New cam belt in 2017, less than 1000 miles since then.

MOT Apr 22. £13,500. Cossington.

07801 632793 08/21/014

Defender 110 300 Tdi Camper (1996). 184,000 miles. Solid chassis, new galv bulkhead. Bed, fridge, stove, solar panels, insulation, awnings. Performance head, uprated turbo. MOT April. £13,750.

Devon. 07951 396528 08/21/038

Defender 110 300 Tdi Tipper (1995). 134,000 miles. Good engine and box, clean interior.

Roof rack, tipping box body. Recent tailpipe and bulkhead outriggers.

MOT Feb. £13,995. Chippenham.

07785 350304 08/21/039

Defender 90 Wolf (1998). 50,000 miles. Remus upgrade. No rust.

Good, straight panels. Drives in A1 condition. LHD but UK registered and based in this country. £17,995.

0034 711 001 585 (telephone or WhatsApp). 08/21/033

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Defender 90 Tdi (1994). 114,000 miles. Pro bespoke restoration.

Alloys, leather, snorkel, 8000lb winch, bash guards, upgraded stereo. Freshly MOT’d, garaged ready for sale. FSH. £15,995. Orpington.

07494 051107. 08/21/020

Defender 90 Td5 (2003).

130,000 miles. Recent service, new flywheel. CD stereo, BFGoodrich tyres, rear bench seats. Never used for towing. Fully valeted. MOT June 22. £19,995. Sherborne. 07824 444903 08/21/021

Defender 90 200Tdi (1990).

166,500 miles. Solid chassis and bulkhead. Exmoor seats, cubby and canvas. New tank, battery, tyres, rear shocks. Winch. MOT Oct 21. £7750. Bury St Edmunds. 07969 619647 08/21/022

Defender 110 Wolf 300Tdi (1998). 78,000 miles. Remus upgrade. All as original. 24v, internal cage, acoustic matting, PAS, chassis waxed and undersealed. MOT Oct 21. £14,300. St Austell. 07702 887413 08/21/023

Defender 90 300Tdi (1991).

160,000 miles. Ex-MOD, 12/24v, R380 box. Chassis and bulkhead in superb condition. HD axles. New Exmoor canvas. Drives perfectly.

MOT Nov 21. £7495. Petersfield.

07825 915347 08/21/024

Defender 90 2.2 TDCi Pick-up (2013). 49,000 miles. 16” Sawtooth alloys, KBX gloss black grille and vents, LED lights, electric windows. Great condition. MOT Oct 21. £24,750. Gravesend. 07511 053525 08/21/027

Defender 110 TD5 Van (1999).

140,000 miles. Leather seats, snorkel, rock sliders, LED lights, 30w solar panel, Bluetooth, Cooper ATs. Lots of work done in last year or so. MOT Sept 21. £8500. Ely. 07828 288697 08/21/028

Defender 90 XS SW (2008).

114,000 miles. Air-con, heated seats. Totally original but for a new set of tyres. Four owners, very few miles in last few years. FSH. MOT May 22. £23,450. Chelmsford.

07801 802802 08/21/029

Defender 110 2.4 TDCi XS Double-Cab. 90,000 miles. New turbo.

LEDs, uprated anti-roll bars, disc handbrake, snorkel, wheel spacers, HD spare wheel mount, ally load liner. Fresh MOT. £24,995. Colyton. 07773 210720 07/21/004

90 Hard-Top (1990). 166,157 miles. Isuzu 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine. New PAS box. Well maintained, very reliable. Many extras.

MOT March 2022 (no advisories). £8500 ovno. Hereford. 07786 781421 07/21/015

Defender 90 200Tdi Hard-Top (1990). 140,000 miles. Discovery engine. Snorkel, roof rack, mud-terrains on Tornado alloys.

Chequer plated sills. 5-seater. MOT November. £6750. Falmouth.

07531 020474 07/21/018

Defender 90 (1987). 131,000 miles. Snorkel, air horn, CB, winch, 2” lift, Raptor dash, LEDs, swingaway spare carrier. New belts, fuel tank, shocks, alternator, exhaust.

Solid chassis. MOT Nov. £6200.

Sandown. 07402 695359 06/21/008

Defender 90 2.4 TDCi XS Station Wagon. 83,200 miles. Good chassis.

Genuine rear seats. Pan windows, Corbeaus, LEDs, Startech wheel, Alpine stereo. New clutch at 51k.

FSH. MOT Oct. £28,500. Praa Sands. 07791 697003 06/21/014

Defender 110 Td5 Pick-Up (1999).

240,000 miles (has a replacement engine). Stage 2 map, big intercooler, straight-through exhaust.

Warn 8274, LEDs, bucket seats.

New wheels and tyres. £12,000.

Pidley. 07725 428279 06/21/006

Defender 110 Double-Cab (2013).

63,000 miles. Unmolested. Electric windows, central locking, USB Bluetooth radio. Outstanding example, drives great, everything works. Just had full service. £25,995 no VAT. Burnley. 07771 727696 06/21/017

Defender 110 300 Tdi SW. Orig chassis and engine in good condition. Aux fuel tank. Snorkel, Wolf wheels, diff and steering guards, ladder and roof rack, swing-away spare carrier. MOT Mar. £7250. Lichfield. 07454 771999 06/21/015

Defender 90 2.5 petrol (1991).

92,500 miles. Three owners from new (including Alton Towers for 18 years). Many new parts and in good working order. MOT February 2022. £9995. 07411 458009

110 CSW 300Tdi (1987). 157,849 miles. R380 box. EGR blank. PAS. BFG MTs. Ally sump guard. New rear chassis, fuel tank, brakes and steering overhauled, good door bottoms.

MOT Dec. £11,495. Shrewsbury.

07722 687742 07/21/006

Defender 110 200Tdi Soft-Top (1989). 171,000 miles. Ally rad and intercooler, stainless exhaust.

Snorkel. New clutch, props, PAS box.

Very good chassis and bulkhead.

MOT Sept 21. £16,000. Wareham.

07890 581396 07/21/007

Defender 110 Wolf XD (1997).

Almost £40k build cost. Allisport rad, intercooler header tank and more. Stainless fixings. Excellent chassis, watertight hood, LEDs, Raptor paint, Exmoor seats. £22,000.

Bungay. 07775 563902 07/21/001

110 200Tdi SW (1983). 180,000 miles. Professionally fitted engine.

Very sold chassis, bulkhead and floors. Ideal everyday motor or to fully restore into mint condition.

MOT Feb. £7995. Northampton.

07500 800267 07/21/009

Defender 90 TDCi Soft-Top (2011).

104,000 miles. 20” alloys, good tyres, sports intercooler, Momo wheel, nudge bar, side steps, tow hitch. Chassis, bulkhead and doors all perfect. MOT Sept. £24,999.

Stockport. 07792 132288 06/21/009

Defender 110 Td5 CSW (2001).

70,400 miles. Solid chassis. New intercooler, brakes, clutch cylinders, drive belts and tensioner in last year. Impeccable service history.

MOT Mar. £18,995. Southampton.

07766 690165 06/21/005

Discovery 3 HSE (2006). 124,092 miles. Climate, cruise, leather, parking sensors. Cambelt changed, brake servo overhauled, full front end refurb. 5 good Pirelli tyres.

FSH. MOT Sept. £6495. Ramsgate.

07900 901026 06/21/016

Discovery 3.9 V8. 102,000 miles.

Auto. Cruise, air-con. Solid chassis and lower body. Many new parts inc tyres, coil, bushes, ball joints, HT leads, Koni shocks, but not pretty.

MOT Feb 22. £2999. Alfreton.

07541 572925 08/21/015

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Eye-catching Puma 110

IF YOU’RE AFTER a Puma 110 with a striking appearance, this 2.4 TDCi has got to be worth a look. Priced at £25,000, it dates from 2008 and has covered a total of 101,000 in its life to date – but it looks a whole lot newer than that!

The Defender was fitted as new with air-con and heated seats, so it was always a high speccer. Since then, however, it’s been accessorised to the point where it’s a whole new prospect.

That 2.4 TDCi engine, for starters, has gained a Twisted Stage 2 remap and sports exhaust to warm it up. It’s not just a pavement princess, though – in addition to the winch and heavy-duty bumper that you can’t help but notice from the front, it rides on Cooper Discoverer STT mud-terrains wrapped around 18” Sawtooth alloys. Behind these, it has upgraded brakes all round.

Further accessories include a Night Hawk LED light bar, and there are further LED spots to ensure the way ahead is always brightly lit. If that’s not enough, the side lights and indicators are LEDs too, and as well as as halo headlamps there are sweeping LED indicators on the wings.

Still want more? It’s all LEDs inside, too, and there’s a switch on the dash operating a set of LED work lights at the rear. Also at the blunt end of the vehicle, there’s a ladder providing access to the a Genuine Land Rover roof rack – while inside the cabin, you’ll find a Momo steering wheel, Exmoor Trim seat covers and an upgraded black head liner. There’s a handsfree Bluetooth stereo in there, too, and the whole plot is kept safe by a Clifford security system.

This Land Rover is a real head turner and I don’t think you’ll find many like it!’ says its owner, who’s looking for £25,000 to let it go. ‘It must be viewed to really appreciate condition and extras.’ To do just that, you’ll be on your way to Malton – good green laning territory, that, so if you buy it you won’t have to go far before you can start having fun. You’ll find it advertised on the page opposite.

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Discovery TD5 (2004). 52,151 miles. Totally original. One owner since new. dry stored in garage since four years old. Alloys, air-con.

Started regularly, runs sweet every time. £10,000. Fort William.

07786 340107 08/21/040

Discovery TD5 Auto (2003).

98,000 miles. 7-seater. New rear airbags, fuel pump, injection loom, front prop, ignition barrel and driver’s door locking pin. Air-con works. One owner. £4500. Kinver.

07951 226788 06/21/002

Discovery 200Tdi 3dr Compass (1994). 136,000 miles. Manual.

Recent cam belt and water pump.

Solid, tidy example in daily use.

Sunroofs don’t leak, central locking works! MOT Jan. £4995. Macclesfield. 07901 971563 08/21/008

Discovery 300 Tdi bobtail. +5” suspension, rope winches, wading kit, Insas, LEDs and much more.

New clutch, rad, intercooler, water pump and more, just been serviced. Full MOT. £4500. Wrexham.

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Discovery 2 TD5 ES Premium (2000). 52,000 miles. Manual.

Cruise, air-con, leather, electric seats, parking sensors. Amazing chassis, drives very well. MOT Aug 21. £5000. Chesterfield. 07710 997784 08/21/009

Discovery 3 2.7 HSE (2006).

206,000 miles. Top-spec, twin sunroofs, climate, cruise, leather, electric seats, sat-nav etc. Stunning vehicle, drives like a 50k example.

MOT Mar. £3950. Bournemouth.

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Discovery 5 2.0 SD4 SE (2017).

39,000 miles. Ex-demo. 20” alloys, heated electric seats, leather, LEDs, pan roofs, rear-view camera. New tyres. FSH, LR warranty to Mar 22.

Immaculate. £30,850. Ashbourne.

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Discovery 300 Tdi trayback (1994).

237,000 miles. Recent low-mileage replacement engine. +3” lift, winch, LED bar, full roll cage, snorkel, welded rear diff, like-new Insas. No rot or oil leaks. MOT June 21. £4800.

Newark. 07967 685863 06/21/010

Discovery 4 TDV6 XS (2010).

130,400 miles. Big 10-year service done. Recent brakes and suspension compressor, upgraded ZF sump and filter. Drives and rides superbly.

FSH. MOT Jan. £10,850. Rochdale.

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Range Rover 4.2 LSE (1994).

124,000 miles. Final production model with Brooklands kit. Air suspension works. New boot floor, inner wings, sills, upper and lower tailgate. £29,995. Northampton.

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Range Rover 2.5 TD Westminster (2002). 107,000 miles. Rare diesel Westminster (only 50 made). Enormous spec list, lots of recent new parts. Good chassis. Air suspension works. £9995. Northampton.

01604 372502 08/21/007

Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 Supercharged HST (2006). 133,000 miles. Genuine HST, rare sunroof.

Unmolested engine runs very well.

All electronics work. MOT Sep 21. £6995. Accrington. 07717 515226 08/21/011

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Range Rover 2.5 DHSE (2001).

137,000 miles. Auto. Cruise, climate, CD, heated leather seats etc. Factory towbar. Hurricane alloys. Service and MOT history. £2250. Southampton. 07979 498442 08/21/012

Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 (2010). 122,000 miles. Rare Nara Bronze with cream leather interior.

Harmon Kardon stereo. 22” limited-edition wheels. Unique styling.

MOT 2022. £8500. Bilston, West Mids. 07751 531691 08/21/013

Range Rover 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE (2007). 132,000 miles. Great condition. Very high spec and everything works. Recent new EGR valves, brakes, battery, air-con and gearbox serviced. £5950. Todmorden. 07412 005672 08/21/016

Range Rover Classic 200Tdi Vogue (1993). Manual. 137,300 miles. 14-year rolling resto, all new inner panels replaced and 100% rot-free. +2” suspension, cranked rear arms. £12,900. Petersfield.

07919 566544 07/21/003

Range Rover Vogue 3.5 EFI Auto (1986). 81,000 miles. Last of the steel-grille models. Totally original and unmolested. 4-spoke steering wheel. Rare Balmoral Green. VGC, drives impeccably. FSH. £18,000.

Lincoln. 07748 993380 07/21/012

Range Rover 3.0 Td6 (2003).

131,000 miles. 2 owners! Very smooth gearbox. Bodywork good for age, interior very good. Honest example. Service history. MOT Mar. £3550. Cromhall. 07538 499582 07/21/005

Range Rover 4.0 V8 (1996).

139,000 miles. Rare P38 manual.

Climate, sunroof, leather, electric seats, A/T tyres. Uprated stainless exhaust. Pro coil conversion. 11 Months MOT. £2500. Crawley Down. 07738 305901 07/21/013

Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 HSE (2010). 165,000 miles. Climate, cruise, leather, heated electric seats, fridge, parking sensors. Very good interior. Detachable tow bar.

FSH. £9495. Hinckley. 07938 202383 07/21/014

Range Rover Overfinch 570CI (1987). 61,900 miles. Light project. Good chassis and body, outstanding interior. In use to 2018, needs outer sills and light resto. £14,950. Middlesbrough.

07962 376666 08/21/001

Range Rover 3.5 EFI (1986).

Only 43,000 miles. Manual. Never suffered from rust. Major rebuild with subtle upgrades to engine, drivetrain, suspension and steering. MOT Feb. £45,000. Exeter.

07522 618509 08/21/002

Range Rover Evoque Prestige Lux Auto (2011). 111,000 miles. Every available extra fitted, inc TV/DVD with dual-view screen and 825W stereo. Showroom condition, drives like new. FSH. MOT Aug. £10,995.

Newbury. 07766 771320 06/21/019

Range Rover Evoque SD4 Dynamic Auto 3dr (2012). 85,000 miles. Climate, cruise, leather, electric seats, sat-nav, parking sensors.

Paddle shifts. Dynamic mode. DAB, Bluetooth. £14,750. Armitage.

07967 310212 07/21/008

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FSH. MOT Jan. £7750. Stockport.

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Slindon Safari

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24 July

15 August

Muddy Bottom

Kirton Off Road Centre

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Minstead, Hampshire

Parkwood 4x4 Picadilly Wood

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Kirton Off Road Centre

Rayleigh, Essex

Hill’n’Ditch

Devil’s Pit

Minstead, Hampshire

Mouldsworth, Cheshire

Slindon Safari

Slindon, West Sussex

Cowm Leisure

Picadilly Wood

Frickley 4x4

Minstead, Hampshire Bolney, West Sussex

Whitworth, Lancashire Frickley, South Yorkshire

Kirton Off Road Centre Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

Aldermaston, Berks

30 August

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17 July

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