The Landy December 2017

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If you’re planning to spend an extended amount of time in a Land Rover while travelling the world, you need to listen to these guys Full story: Page 40

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Full story: Page 50 We all grow up wanting to own that one special truck that steals our heart.

Back when Steve Murfitt was a teenager, he used to ride in a Series IIB FC for work.

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Features 20 Wayne Wood – Ex-Cyprus Wolf 90 24 Steve Murfitt – Series IIB Forward Control 28 Mark Laidler – Series IIA Ambulance 32 Discovery SD4 38 Defender Defender Tracker 40 Maggie in Africa – Overland Prep 101 46 Ruby The Landy – Episode 11 50 Workshop– Ruskin Re-Trim Part Three

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Every Month 04 News 13 Next Month 14 In Gear – New Products 42 The Overland Bazaar 56 Buyer’s Guide 64 Stockist Directory 66 Vehicles For Sale 70 Calendar

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he new Range Rover Sport is the company’s first ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. It’s all part of the journey towards allowing the brand to have an electric choice across the board by 2020. It’s also part of an upgrade for the Sport that sees everything from the exterior styling to the interior infotainment systems enhanced.

If you’re not that bothered by electric motors, then you could choose the latest Range Rover Sport SVR, which is the fastest Range Rover to date, with the ability to hit 60mph only 4.3sec from launch. It’s probably fair to say that the 570bhp SVR doesn’t claim emissions of 64g/km of

CO2 nor a combined fuel consumption of 101mpg.

But the P400e does. It combines the 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine (with 295bhp) with an 85kW electric motor, giving a total of 400bhp. As ever with an electric element, there’s a ton of grunt from low down. With 472lb ft of torque there’s a great deal of go from any revs, meaning you can hit 60mph in 6.7sec on the way to a respectable top end of 137mph.

You can run the big Sport on just electric energy for a claimed 31 miles, meaning you can cruise silently through London, emitting no emissions, and when you’re out on a motorway again the petrol engine will cut in to give you all the performance you need. Naturally there are modes for you to toggle between, but the

vehicle itself can handle most decisions on its own.

With Terrain Response 2, the Range Rover Sport can calibrate the electric motor exactly for each wheel, giving intense control at low speeds off-road, reinforcing the Range Rover’s serious 4x4 capabilities.

There are new exterior upgrades to signal this 2018 enhancement and inside the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system is the most advanced the company has ever designed, and works through two high-def 10in touchscreens. Add in a dozen power points and a raft of new enhancements, and the new Range Rover Sport, particularly in ground-breaking P400e guise, looks like something to really look forward to, when deliveries start early next year.

Five-star Velar Words: Graham Scott There are many reasons to buy a Range Rover Velar, but the safety of loved ones on board is probably one of them. And if it isn’t, what sort of monster are you anyway? Assuming you’re now the selfish sort, epitomised

by Toad of Toad Hall careering flat out down the lanes, then you’ll be reassured that the Velar has just scored a full five stars in the latest Euro NCAP safety rating tests.

Five is the maximum and the Velar nailed it, helped by a comprehensive array of active and passive safety

measures. These include (but, as lawyers carefully say, are not limited to): Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Reverse Traffic Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Drive Condition Monitor, Intelligent Speed Limiter and Traffic Sign Recognition.

If somehow anyone gets through all that lot, and the worst happens, then the crash tests show the results are going to be as painless as possible, not just for the Velar occupants, but others involved in the collision.

The numbers show adult occupant protection at 93%, child occupant protection at 85% and pedestrian protection at 74%.

So that’s another box ticked on your list as to why you should buy the fourth Range Rover. And of course it shows you care. You really, really care.

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Words: Graham Scott

igh, it’s nearly that time of year again, when we start using the C-word. But this Christmas, if you happen to know any billionaires who have asked you what you want, you can at least give them a sensible and short list. The new Range Rover, with deliveries starting in early 2018. The fact that you won’t have it Christmas Day may be acceptable.

Because it looks pretty fabulous. This fourth-generation machine continues

down the technological route the company has been on for some time. While the Range Rover Sport was the first vehicle the company has announced with a petrol-electric hybrid option, the new Range Rover is close behind with its own version of the P400E. But of course the technology doesn’t end there. Let’s hop inside.

Sit down. You’re sitting in a wider, softer seat with 24-way adjustment, with heated and cooled functions as well as heated arm, foot and calf rests.

You can recline your seat up to 40 de-

grees and can control it remotely by an app should you be so inclined. So that’s just the seats, but the whole cabin has had a similar attention to detail.

As with the new Range Rover Sport, there are the two high-definition touchscreens in the centre, forming the Touch Pro Duo, although we’re quite taken with their codename of ‘Blade’.

You can swipe info from one screen to another and generally act like something out of Blade Runner 2049.

Sun getting on the screen? A gesture in front of the rear-view mirror and the sunblind closes. You sigh contentedly, breathing in the ionised air, thanks to the cabin air ionisation system.

But perhaps you need to sit in the back and do some work. There are 17 connection points including domestic plug sockets, USB, HDMI, a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices and lots of storage. Getting stressed doing the work? Time to start one of the 25 massage programmes in the seat backs thanks to the Hot Stone technology.

At some point you have to actually go somewhere in the new Range Rover, and then you’ll discover that, like the Range Rover Sport, there is a petrol-electric hybrid version, the P400e.

This combines the 2.0-litre petrol Ingenium four-cylinder engine with an 85kW electric motor. With 400bhp on tap, that’s quite sufficient, while emitting a claimed 64g/km of CO2.

Electric-only range is quoted as 31 miles, and in this mode the Range Rover would be the pinnacle of whisper-quiet luxury motoring. But Terrain Response 2 works closely with the drive to each axle, so you could just as easily go off-road in this mode, with the vehicle offering very tight control of the wheels. That way you’d be doing that mantra of leaving little trace of your passing.

You can achieve a full recharge in 2hrs 45mins if you use the 32-amp

wall box at home. The vehicle comes as standard with a 10-amp cable, and with that you can charge it fully overnight, a touch under eight hours. The battery itself has a 100,000-mile, eight-year, 70% state of health warranty.

But if you feel you’d quite like to save the polar bears and some sort of green algae that’s apparently important but, on reflection, what you’d really like is a socking great supercharged V8, then there is the Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic. Power is up to 557bhp, allowing you to shift from rest to 60mph in only 5.1sec. You might need to go up to a higher seat massage setting after that.

Well, that’s Christmas sorted then.

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t’s incredible how much time we Brits will devote to discussing the weather. I find it fascinating how so many conversations stem from what is essentially a void topic. The weather is rubbish. End of. Now let’s move on with our lives.

For starters, now we’ve cleared that all up, perhaps it’s worth investigating the type of activities one can do whilst indoors, rather outside battling the elements... oh, like the Great British Land Rover Show. That’ll work.

There’s a strong chance that you’ve heard the GBLRS is back at the end of November on Sunday 26, what with their being a show guide in this issue of The Landy and us blazing it over the front cover and whatnot.

Still, in all seriousness, it promises to be a crackin’ exhibition of all things bright and Land Rover. Read on through this mag and you’ll eventually reach the show guide where you can start to develop a taste for what we’ll have under the covers of the NAEC at Stoneleigh Park.

Yes, the various stalls will be inside, as will the Land Rover line-up and workshop tutorials being hosted by NWS Motor Services – but there is an off-road course ready for when you want to deploy your very own Green Oval. Given that tickets are flying out as we speak, if you haven’t booked yours yet, I suggest you get onto it rather sharpish.

It’s going to be a great way to round off the year and there will be plenty on offer to give you project ideas for the winter. I’ll be there come rain or shine.

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Scottish Landy gig hits the spot Words: George Dove Pictures: Melanie Lewis and Ken Bottomley

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sea of Land Rovers of all shapes and sizes swept over the scenic Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Scotland for the

debut of Defender Jam over the August Bank Holiday.

Landies from all over congregated to celebrate and share their love for the Green Oval at the family orientated, one-day festival.

With the hotel as its hub, the festival was bustling with life. Street food

of all varieties went down a treat, as did the odd craft beer, while families took in the fabulous array of historic and modified Landies, showcased in the barns of the estate. Stalls spoilt enthusiasts for choice by offering merchandise and a forum to buy and sell used parts.

The glorious summer day saw green laning en masse, as hordes of attendees made the most of the Mhor grounds’ trails, led by their local guide and his beloved Series II. Being a family event, radio controlled vehicles and mini Landies meant that the smaller fans were not left twiddling their thumbs. These, along with the outdoor cinema, ensured there was something for everyone at this ‘Fender festival.

As night drew in, Defender Jam had one more trick up its sleeve for the night dwellers. The Disco Very disco barn opened to help the Landy faithful throw some shapes, with a DJ booth

mounted atop an old Series number providing music to accompany the ales and wine.

Many who had made the trip to the festival camped or stayed in the boutique hotel, and were treated to more great food in the form of a late

breakfast barbeque on the Sunday before festivities concluded.

Fret not, though, as organisers are already looking ahead to next year’s event. One thing is for sure – this is one jam that will be to every Land Rover fan’s taste.

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At all major 4x4 shows across the UK, next show: Great British Land Rover Show, Stoneleigh, Warks - 26 November

t this year’s Great British Land Rover Show, the guys from engine specialist NWS Motor Services will be exhibiting their expertise over three live workshops during the day at Stoneleigh Park.

The company excels in reconditioning engines and will offer a unique insight into their work that has helped restore no end of Green Oval machines to their brilliant best.

Specifically, the NWS team will be showing you exactly what problems arise in the engine bays of Land Rovers, highlighting particularly problematic components and advising how best to avoid failures on your own pride and joy.

Joining them on Sunday 26 November is the star of the children’s Landybook series — Landy himself. Alongside Landy will be author Veronica Lamond, who will be signing copies of her books on sale at the show.

Brought to you by Lancaster Insurance, a hand-picked Land Rover Walkway will open the show. The lineup will consist of various Land Rovers ranging from restored Series motors to the latest metal from Solihull.

The two halls will be full to the rafters with leading exhibitors and businesses, including the event’s headline sponsor, Rimmer Bros. The Land Rover parts distributor will be with the other stalls, showcasing the best gear for you and your Land Rover that will ensure you are ready for any exploits in the workshop.

While the majority of the show is indoors, you may wish to venture outside to view the Land Rover parking zones, or get in your own Land Rover and take it around the 2.4-mile offroad course.

Advanced show tickets are running out, but some are still available for £7.50 each, and off-road course tickets set at £10 per driver. Pre-booking these will avoid pay-on-the-day tariffs. To grab your tickets head to greatbritishlrshow.com, where you can also find more information on what to look forward to on the day.

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hen it comes to story time in your house, your children may have come across the tale of ‘Landy’. And now, the loveable character created by Veronica Lamond is moving from the page to the screen.

The star of the Landybook series has made his debut on YouTube as part of Veronica’s first video venture, bringing to life the original ‘Landy’ narrative. Produced down in Cornwall, the film also features Veronica’s hand drawn illustrations, with the author herself narrating the story in this ten-minute blockbuster.

Speaking about the production of the film, she said, ‘I hope everyone has as much fun watching this animation as I had making it — watching Landy come alive was quite special!’

The video retells the endearing story, describing how Jack came to know Landy as a young boy, before he decides to fettle away on his best friend years later to help him back onto all four wheels. There’s even ‘Landy’s Song’, which you can sing along to at the end.

This online production is a precursor for the upcoming ‘Landy & Friends’ merchandise range being launched later this year by Exmoor Trim, with Veronica working alongside the company to help design an exciting range of products for children.

In the meantime, search for ‘Landy and Friends’ on YouTube, and gather the kids around for a bedtime story that will do anything but put them to sleep.

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Words: Graham Scott ast month we brought you news of the Eastnor Explorer launch, where you could experience the rugged terrain where many Green Oval vehicles as well as Camel Trophy teams were refined and trained. And now Land Rover has gone one better.

To be precise it’s the Jaguar Land Rover Classic part of the empire which has launched the Classic Drive experience. This marries up some very desirable elements, including some early, indeed classic, Land Rovers and Range Rovers with the challenging but very gorgeous Eastnor Castle grounds.

It must be said that we read through the official material with a faintly cynical eye. Right, like they’re going to let someone get behind the wheel of an early Series I, to drive round the mud and axle-twisters of Eastnor? But, well, to put it bluntly, yes they will.

Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire has 5000 acres to play in, acres that include some famously challenging slopes, holes, side slopes and mud. And that is the playground for the Land Rover Classic Drive experience.

You can get behind the wheel of an early Series I, a Series III, and a first-generation Range Rover Classic.

At Eastnor. That sounds distinctly epic, but that’s not all.

As part of the package you can also drive around on-road in some Jaguar legends, such as a Series 1 and a Series 3 E-Type and an Inspector Morse Mk2. While that may not attract the off-roader in you quite so much, who could turn down the offer of discovering for yourself the famous Jaguar ‘grace, pace and space’. Note we’re not bothering with a question mark there.

Tim Hannig, Director of Land Rover Classic, summed it up well. ‘The Eastnor estate has played a huge part in shaping our business, so to be able to bring a selection of our legends together in such a significant location is a real privilege. It’ll be a trip back in time and an experience that only Jaguar Land Rover’s incredible heritage can offer.’

The day will cost £495 per driver and if you want to book for yourself or, yeah, someone you like, then call: 0333 733 3003 or go to: experience. landrover.com

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Winter Wax Well that was good wasn’t it? Summer.

And winter doesn’t even officially start until about a week before Christmas.

And it’s often a very mild winter too.

So that’ll be fine then. Or it’ll be the other thing.

If your pride and joy is even slightly elderly with less than pristine paintwork, then the winter can be really hard on it. Sure, there’s lots of rain and maybe snow and almost certainly ice,

but that’s not the worst part. That’s all the salt the councils put down, the abrasive materials that coat your paintwork and scratch around there for days, drawing in moisture, since winter is really rust’s best friend.

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I defy anyone to look at the picture of this thing and not make ‘swishing a light sabre’ noise. The Star Blade – the clue is in the name – is a thin LED inspection light, ideal for probing into those little nooks and crannies with which your Land Rover is blessed in abundance.

It’s got a hook to hang it up, or it can sit on its magnetic base or you can just use it to try to find

where that leak is actually coming from, deep in the engine bay. It’s got a 5m beam with 300 lumens and the light doesn’t reflect back at you, which is neat.

But, hell, who are we kidding, you’re already pondering buying two of them, and then working out how to make one have blue light, and the other one red.

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the months ahead. If it’s put on right it forms a translucent barrier for up to six months, so one big application should do it.

It’s not cheap stuff, at £47.15 a tin, but think how easy your conscience will be when you hear that cold rain clattering against the windows, knowing your Land Rover is as well protected as it can be, and it will clean up nicely for spring.

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What a Carry On Own a Land Rover and want people to be aware of that fact when you’re not driving it? You can of course wear a ‘I OWN A LAND ROVER’ T-shirt but this is a more subtle form of advertising your driving allegiance.

It’s a carry-on case, as in a case you can carry on to a plane as hand luggage, rather than any sort of homage to Sid James and Barbara Windsor.

It’s made of high-quality black leather in several grains and treatments, with subtle satin silver finishes to the metalwork, with grey Alcantara interior. Classy then, and not remotely Frankie Howerd. Noooo.

There’s even a cotton Land Rover drawstring bag included, as well as subtle logo work on the outside. So if you want to be taken seriously in the Executive Lounge, this is the thing, priced at £215.00 and available through the official merchandise platform at: www.hobsonlandrovermerchandise.com Just don’t try to impress the flight crew with your Kenneth Williams nasal drawl.

Spectre Recognise these? Thought you might. They’re the wheels that were on those huge Big Foot Land Rover Defenders thrashing through the snow in Spectre, the James Bond film. Okay, so it’s not much of a product push since it doesn’t end well for them, but hopefully if you had something similar nobody would be trying to shoot you. But then, what do I really know about your life?

These Spectre Mach 5 wheels are indeed made by the same people who made the originals for the film.

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They’re pretty rugged in a sophisticated sort of way aren’t they? And they come with restrictions too, like they’re only sold for off-road use and they’re a special order only. That makes them sound even more attractive.

They’re £419.99 so they’ll not be a common sight at the average offroad day either.

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‘Now wash your hands.’ The number of times we get that instruction in a lifetime. But it’s a good one, and never more relevant than when we’ve just finished tinkering with our pride and joy or, failing that, messing about with the Land Rover.

It’s worth remembering that vehicles need some substances to work properly that are really not good for us – oils, lubes, fluids, all sorts. We need to remove that stuff

off our hands when we’ve finished or it can cause health issues – and it’s another reason why that other instruction, ‘Will you stop biting your nails’, is such a good one.

Some of the hand cleaning gels and liquids work fine, but they’re not much better for the environment than some of the liquids they’re cleaning off. So the Worx All Natural Hand Cleaner would be worth dipping your finger in.

It’s easy to put on and rub off and a 100ml bottle, which costs £9.80 + VAT, should give you 20 cleans if you’re just focusing on the backbox and trims of your exhaust system, so it should go a fair way, whatever you’re cleaning. Check it out at www. millteksport.com

It’s plant based, 100% biodegradable and certified as an environmentally responsible product.

Which is great, but it’s also really good at getting all that harmful stuff off your hands so there’s no downside to using the stuff.

It’s £9.00 for a 6.5oz bottle, or you could get a 4.5lb tub of it for £42.00 if you’re particularly messy. Get your hands on it through Damar International: www.damar.biz

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With a 360-degree video camera you can obviously immerse yourself completely in the experience, aided further by the four microphones which point in every direction and the impressive 5.7k resolution.

The Virb 360 is more than tough enough to cope with the rugged world of Land Rovers, highlighted by the fact that it’s waterproof down to 10m – so rather deeper than your Landy is waterproof to.

It’s easy to record and then edit using the software that comes with it, so there’s no excuse for you not producing something that could be mistaken for an Attenborough programme. Just try and get that dry, whispery tone on the voiceover.

Just remember that you can’t stand behind the camera making faces when recording. For more useful tips like that and more information, go to: www.garmin. com/virbedit

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If you’ve got a Series II or IIA then you’re a lucky person aren’t you? But there are times when your classic Land Rover needs a bit of work.

Perhaps the metal moth has been at work and you need to have some doors that are not nearly 60 years old, but which are, in fact, all new and shiny. Maybe you had an argument with another vehicle or a fast-moving tree, whatever the reason, Britpart has the solution.

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These new 7in LED main headlights now include an economical LED daytime running light and an LED position light, which uses fibre-optic technology. They’re very bright, very legal and very smart. They should have over 30,000 hours of LED life – that’s about three and a half years of constant burning. At my age I’m not sure that isn’t a speculative investment.

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Lots of things fade in the winter – tans, optimism, hope, that sort of thing. And of course light. Which makes the Sealey LED360 Range promotion very timely, since now you can get good prices on things like the LED3604 Series. These are slimline rechargeable inspection lamps that have a rotary switch releasing up to 600 lumens. There’s a neat and patented swivel and tilt head so that you can get the light angled just where you want it.

They’re also available in a nice bright green, red or slightly less bright black. But if you need more light on the scene then the rechargeable portable floodlights would be the thing.

Also with a tilt and swivel function, they have 3000 lumens to blast at whatever it is that is trying to hide away in the dark.

Have a gander at the Sealey promotion here: www.sealey.co.uk, although as far as we know they don’t do any SAD lamps, which is indeed sad.

HIGH SECURITY BONNET FIXINGS NO EXTERNAL FITINGS £118.00 PER PAIR

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Guardians of the Green Oval

We who own Land Rovers have a duty to the Green Oval marque: to protect and preserve these wonderful vehicles and safeguard them for decades – and even centuries – to come

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott

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ach and every one of you reading this newspaper will have a fondness for old-school Land Rovers. We’ve all been sold by their charm and the way they go about their rugged, agricultural lives, epitomising the no-nonsense demeanour.

In modern cars, there is so much more screening to separate you from the various mechanicals working behind the scenes, whereas a Land Rover pulls you in and opens itself

up to let you enjoy the most raw of automotive experiences.

We are part of a community that praises a unique collection of vehicles, machines that have often been imitated, but never duplicated. But while we like to use them as off-roaders, as workhorses, or maybe just as pleasurable Sunday drivers, many have already become classics in their own right with other models quickly following suit.

It means we need to shoulder the responsibility of preserving them, just like you would a historical piece of literature or an exquisite piece of art. I know what I’d rather have lying around come the next millennium.

While it would be great to save every Land Rover that is still bumbling around Britain’s highways – and highways beyond our shores too – we have to be realistic and face the fact that not all will follow us into the next gen-

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eration. So maybe we should start to prioritise? Perhaps those with a richer history should be first on the lifeboat?

Military Land Rovers have always enjoyed their own following, often by ex-servicemen and women who used them during operations overseas and find they yearn for a fix of a Green Oval when back in the world of the civvies.

It’s the kind of story Wayne Wood can relate to, having served in the Territorial Army for 20 years and concluding his time with the forces back in 2010. While serving Queen and country, Land Rovers were naturally commonplace around the barracks and training grounds, but the Land Rover Wayne owns today is not – and is one Land Rover that should certainly be given a seat on the lifeboat.

The vehicle in question is an ex-Cyprus XD Wolf GS, also called a TUL (Truck Utility Light – a TUM is based upon the 110 with the ‘Light’ exchanged for ‘Medium’).

‘Although I’ve had Land Rovers for years, before I bought this I had been without one for a while and found myself wanting to get another,’ says Wayne. ‘I was looking around and had narrowed it down to a short-wheelbase Defender, but most of the ones I Continued overleaf

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‘The most reliable Land Rover I’ve ever owned’ Above: A wheel on the side of the vehicle is a Land Rover crying wolf – which in this case is a good thing

Left: Military number plates on show – this is just one of the many pieces of this old veteran’s history. Wayne’s ensuring it will be protected for the foreseeable future

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was looking at in my price range were basket cases.

‘There were some ex-military ones around, though, so I started to look at them as an option. I spotted an advert with a Wolf 90 in; went to have a look, it was low on mileage, and had spent its entire working life in Cyprus, so was going to be about as good as you could get rust-wise.’

Following a test drive where Wayne confirmed to himself he’d be leaving with a Wolf, the only obstacle was the price. But while it was a little more than he wanted to pay, the condition and exclusivity was such that Wayne figured it was worth the investment.

Green Ovals branded as Wolfs were made in limited numbers and had a raft of enhancements over the civilian equivalents, which has helped them earn the reputation of being the best Land Rovers ever made. Wayne certainly believes so.

‘The chassis is stronger and uses thicker steel, the axles were upgraded and use a 24-spline shaft, plus there’s other areas that have been significantly beefed up like the wheels and suspension,’ explains Wayne. ‘Having a 300Tdi engine is a bonus. Yes, there are limitations, like a Td5 unit is more tuneable – but I like it.

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‘My Wolf is by far the most reliable Land Rover I’ve ever owned, too,’ adds Wayne. ‘Other than having to change the power-steering pump and renewing the exhaust with a stainless steel one, the rest has just been wearable parts like the brakes and tyres.’

Wayne’s Wolf has also received a respray and its owner was adamant about keeping the original pattern.

Not that Wayne sees himself as an owner anyway.

‘I see myself as a guardian of the vehicle rather than an owner. I think it’s the same philosophy that runs throughout the club (the Ex-Military Land Rover Association). It’s our job to preserve them and their history.’

If you look at the history of this particular Wolf, you’ll find it was used by the Military Training Wing on the Sovereign Base Area, situated in the North East of Cyprus.

‘It will have been used around the training grounds, much like you get at Salisbury Plain,’ describes Wayne. ‘It’s a place where the army can provide a broad range of military training and it will have given troops a hot environment in which to acclimatise for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lots of guys would stop off there before and after, with the latter being

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something they call “decompression”, allowing soldiers back from operations the chance to wind down before returning to a civilian environment by taking advantage of the local sports and adventure training amenities.’

When you consider what some of the Wolf Land Rovers have been through and what they have enabled our fellow countrymen to do, it seems the least we can do is see to it they are well looked after.

Wayne says: ‘In my earlier career I used more HGVs, but as I moved up through the ranks I was given my own Defender to run about in, using regular Defenders for training and the Wolfs during operations.’

For Wayne, who has participated in overseas tours himself, the appreciation for military Land Rovers only really started after leaving the TA. ‘I finished service in 2010 and bought the vehicle in 2012. I’ve always liked Land Rovers; the functionality of them. But the military versions go that step further,’ states Wayne. ‘I’d say I’m big into them now, and more so now I’m out the military. Walking around the base, you’d pass one and wouldn’t think anything of it. Now I’m in the club I’m more aware of their history.’

And Wayne is exactly the type of guardian this Wolf deserves, because being his only vehicle he needs to look after it.

‘If I need to go to the shops, I take this. If I need to do a bit of gardening work and load up a vehicle, it’s this. I really use it. I’m careful where I park of course, as any Defender owner is these days.’

The Wolf in front of you remains true to its time in Cyprus and that has been made possible with a guardian like Wayne.

‘There are no other plans for the vehicle, with everything I wanted to do – like the respray – being done in the first couple of years of ownership.

Other than that I just want to keep driving it and looking after it.’

With Wayne and fellow EMLRA club members alike proving to be the inspirational vanguard preserving these old relics, the future – and history – of military Land Rovers looks to be in good hands.

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‘It did at least look like it would be able to handle a puddle!’

Teenage Fantasy

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott

Remember that Land Rover you always wanted as a teenager? Not all of us get to that point of owning our dream ride – but some people, like Steve Murfitt, definitely do. It’s just not an everyday dream, that’s all…

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n your earlier years, you’re subjected to a period in your life where any dream can appear to be in reach. You’re told that the world is your oyster and you can be whatever you want to be, whether that’s being an astronaut for NASA or a footballer for MUFC – you decide which acronym you want to be affiliated with.

For some of you reading these wise words, you may have picked up your love of Land Rovers from around this time of life. Some of you may have even dreamed of being a Land Rover yourself, with your parents struggling to make you understand that a human lives on fish fingers and greens,

whereas a machine certainly does not.

Put a cape on, though, and you can be Captain Underpants. I know him well.

Whatever superhero or machine you chose to morph into as a child, as a teenager you’ll have imagined what it would be like the first time you drive a Land Rover on the open road, fresh from securing your driving licence. It can be those early experiences with vehicles that shape the type of adult we will become and what passions we will derive pleasure from.

At the age of 15, a teenage boy may have a number of passions, as well as a desire to own a Land Rover.

Steve Murfitt knows all about being seduced by the Green Oval charm as a

teenager, and it’s part of the reason he now owns the rather unusual vehicle you see here.

‘When I left school at 15, I used to work for a guy and we drove round the country doing bits of work in it,’ tells Steve. When Steve says ‘it’, he isn’t actually referring to this exact Land Rover – but it did light the spark inside him to one day own a Series IIB Forward Control.

As an adolescent, Steve only experienced the nature of a IIB from the passenger seat. Today, however, now at the youthful age of 60, he rides in his own Forward Control and is the one responsible for where it’s headed.

So is the grass always greener?

Above: Like all Series Land Rovers, leaf springs were required to help transport heavy loads from place to place – and Forward Controls were likely to see more work than any Below Left: The Series IIB received special wheel-steps to enable entry to the cab

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Above: Some years ago, this side of the vehicle was merely a dream. But today Steve rules his own Series IIB from – quite literally – the right side of the vehicle. It’s taken a good few years, but a dream has been realised… sort of Steve confirms, ‘Now I’ve got mine, it’s not quite how I remember!’ He giggles to himself like a man who knew this might turn out to be the case. ‘Of course, back then I was a passenger in the truck and I wasn’t driving the thing.

‘The one we travelled in was a six-cylinder petrol, so it was faster than the model I have.’

Three engines were placed into the Series IIB over the years, with none of them establishing a reputation for neck-wrenching power. But considering this was a real workhorse of a vehicle, it was something that was never of major concern.

Even so, Steve’s Forward Control is a relatively early 1963 version running on its original 2.25-litre diesel motor, the noisiest and least powerful of the engines offered in the IIB. So when

you ask Steve to sum up how it feels to now drive his dream Land Rover, he has one word for you.

‘Slow,’ says Steve bluntly. He pauses for a moment. ‘I mean, I wouldn’t say it’s uncomfortable, because the 109” wheelbase helps it to ride okay.

But certainly you don’t want to do any more than 40mph in it.’ I don’t press Steve on whether the reason is because that actually is the IIB’s terminal velocity. It’s hardly going to cut through the air in a streamlined fashion, and that’s just another reason Steve, you and I like them.

‘At the time, I think what impressed me was that it looked like an amphibious vehicle. It wasn’t, but it at least looked like it could handle a puddle,’ says Steve in a very dry delivery.

‘I’d always wanted one, and it didn’t particularly matter which one. This

one happened to be local to me, and it was only because of that that I went to have a look.’

As a teenager, Steve used to assist in using the Land Rover’s winch in order to lay down cables and pull them into position, just like the kind you see wrapped around humongous drums. It was a time when Land Rovers worked like Land Rovers should. And now Steve’s IIB is in need of a little work, too.

‘I wasn’t after one that had been restored or needed restoring – this one is pretty original and I didn’t mind the fact it wasn’t the tidiest,’ says Steve. ‘It wants to have a new chassis at some point, that’s the next big thing. I want it to be 100%, and would like to get the mechanicals just right; perhaps add power-steering to help me these days. I wouldn’t want to change the Continued overleaf

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bodywork, though, because it is very straight and I’d like to keep the patina, as it’s part of its history.’

Okay, so the sensation of driving the Forward Control isn’t quite the same as winning vast riches on the Euromillions, but there’s a reason why Steve won’t be letting go of his very own golden ticket.

‘I’ve always had Land Rovers around me: Series Is, IIs, IIIs and Defenders.

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them, but when you do, you soon find yourself hankering for another!’

It may have taken 45 years to get hold of one and it may not be as perfect in person now that Steve enters the IIB from the other side – however, there comes a moment when every dream must be disturbed by reality.

For Steve, though, he is one of the few people out there that can say he owns his dream. He runs a vehicle he looked up to as a teenager and chased down his fantasy like an astronaut rocketing towards Mars. That’s a reality worth waking up for.

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A series of Series

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It’s not always about driving your Land Rover up the steepest incline or through the most congealed ground imaginable. Sometimes it’s about the thrill of completing a project – and immediately feeling the hunger to get stuck into another

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here are some folk out there who will have owned the same Land Rover for multiple decades. Perhaps they bought it in their late teens and have been unable to part with it ever since – a bit like that ‘special’ piece of literature they still keep under their bed.

Whatever method of satisfaction you use, I’m sure plenty of you out there can relate to Mark Laidler. He can’t just stick with the same Land Rover year after year, and can you really blame him?

Imagine if it was a T-shirt, owned since you were 21. Sure, it may be a favourite and you may have had some good times in it, but wouldn’t it be better to change it up every once in a while, if not for yourself then maybe for those in close proximity to you?

We join Mark now as the owner of a Series IIA Ambulance converted for camping duties. It was built in 1971, and is an ex-military vehicle that first sampled civilian life once registered in 1977.

It’s a Land Rover that has led a colourful life and to decipher what the vehicle has actually been through, you need Mark sat down with a cup of tea.

Milk and no sugar for me, ta.

‘This is something I came across last August when, once again, I happened to be on the lookout for a project,’ says Mark with a wry smile. With his bold Geordie accent, it makes Mark sound ever the naughty teenager, like he knows it’s a bad habit. But do you think he cares?

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We’re on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelandyuk the guy accepted it!’ says Mark. ‘Since I’ve owned it, the plan was to get it back into a more roadworthy condition and get it through its MOT.’ Mark has managed just that, but before we run you through how he’s left his, errr, mark, there is some background info you should know.

This Land Rover has been put to useful service at some point in its life and I can reveal that the vehicle was a former St John Ambulance machine, used in particular for mountain rescue operations.

Don’t be fooled by the RAF touches, they stem from Mark’s own personal affiliation with the military, where for a number of years he served as a driver for the Royal Air Force.

So it’s a Land Rover that favours hills rather than plains (and planes), but then so do most of Solihull’s exports.

Based on information that Mark has been able to dig up, it would appear that the ambulance was used in the Brecon Beacons, although for the Land Rover itself that’s like me and you walking to the end of our street.

In another stage of its life, a company called The Overlanders owned Mark’s Series machine. Now

you needn’t guess what they used the Land Rover for, but you might find it incredible that this old Land Rover has travelled to and explored the astounding continent of South America.

Safe to say that this Land Rover isn’t frightened of a challenge – and neither is Mark.

‘I did indeed get my first Land Rover in my teens, it was a Series II, I didn’t know a lot about them and it really was quite rotten,’ Mark explains. It needed a fair amount of work and, with the extensive list of Green Ovals Mark has owned since, it would suggest he’s now well acquainted with their traits.

‘Series vehicles, Lightweights, ambulances – I’ve had a load of them over the years. They are all getting harder to find now, but I like the military vehicles, they are actually cheaper to insure and more desirable with people when you come to move them on,’ adds Mark.

‘That’s what I do. I buy a Land Rover to do it up, run it for a year or so and then sell it on to get another.’

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in the workshop, the ambulance had its engine swapped for a 200Tdi lump with an LT77 five-speed gearbox also being recruited.

In the rear, the previous set-up as used by The Overlanders had been ripped out and replaced with a fresh canvas for someone to start from scratch with. Mark, wishing to use it on the odd camping excursion with his boys, decided to add a basic sleeping arrangement, enough for three, with a 240v hook-up cable and a wealth of storage compartments.

‘When it came to me it needed generally checking over, so I gave it a good service, changed the fuel lines and brake pads and also changed the transfer box to a Discovery unit, too,

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which gives high ratios for better cruising,’ continues Mark.

The Land Rover got through its MOT like it was charging over the Beacons to rescue a stranded soul and it has now got the basis to be a great little holiday truck. For Mark, his next project is already waiting: an RAF Crash Ambulance.

‘For me, with my connection to the RAF, it holds more of a sentiment,’ smiles Mark. With his next 12 months already planned, the RAF Land Rover will be keeping him on his toes doing its best to satisfy his fettling desires.

Who knows how long it will last – but don’t be surprised if Mark eventually starts to look elsewhere for his sat-is-fac-tion.

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Strictly Discovery

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The old Discovery was the consummate all-rounder – it had all the moves covered. And now the new Disco has had time to get its feet under the table, can this latest number still be the entertainer for every occasion?

Above Left: Talking to some of the people we’ve met whilst running the Discovery, there seems to be a real divide in how people view the back end of this new model.

If there’s one feature about this vehicle that resembles Marmite, it’s that one

Below Left: Looks clean, doesn’t it, that Sd4 engine. If we’re honest, it is clean. The Discovery returns decent figures for something of its size – both in terms of economy... and performance

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pparently, there is some show on TV at the moment called Strictly Come Dancing. I wouldn’t know because I’m not a 55-year-old lady. But I would know because Mollie King from The Saturdays is participating this year. Or so I’m told.

Anyway, I’ve been thinking that a Land Rover Discovery is a bit like the celebrity who will win this year’s Strictly Come Tanning. Crazy individual aren’t I, but there is method in the madness. You see, to win such a competition you need to be an all-rounder: there’s no point in nailing the foxtrot if your jive turns out to be a dive.

Now this year’s Strictly winner (vote Mollie) will be someone who can master each discipline and perform to the highest level. A Discovery should do the same.

When the Mark V Disco started to waltz onto UK roads earlier this year, there were assumptions we could safely make. We knew it would look good, like all Land Rovers, and that it would be big, good off-road and have enough toys to talk the talk. But to be as good as its predecessor, the Discovery would need to have substance. There’s no point in looking like Miss King, if you’re going to dance like the Rev. Britain needs a winner, not a Simon Rimmer.

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But while our initial encounter with this latest Disco showed there to be no obvious flaws, while consolidating our opinion that it still has all the characteristics a Discovery should have, there were one or two questions that needed answering.

We’ve now racked up considerably more mileage with the new Discovery 5 and I’m happy to report that all our concerns have been answered. Now I could leave it there and go catch up on Strictly, but then I’d probably be rightfully accused of being a pretty rubbish journalist.

So, when we first drove the Disco 5, a 3.0-litre Td6 engine was laid out before me and it didn’t take long to impress, with its abundance of torque and copious amounts of power.

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2.0-litre four-pot diesel being the entry-level unit for the Disco 5 cropped up, I started to have some sleepless nights. Would a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine be enough? It’s like the dancing outfits our celebrity friends’ wear there needs to be enough sequins to dazzle the audience.

I took the Discovery down to Dorset over the August bank holiday in what turned out to be an 832-mile vacation. The 2.0 Sd4 engine would have a chance to showcase its talents – or lack of them – while we could also see whether today’s Discovery is still capable of roughing it in typical British holiday fashion. So, in went the camping gear (rather easily it must be said) before a quick prod on the 10.2in touchscreen to tell the Discovery where we were trying to reach.

Heading to the Jurassic Coast gave enough motorway time to conclude that the Discovery has a refined cabin; it feels unbelievably relaxed even when

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you turn up the pace from American smooth to Brazilian samba, and it may well be one of the best vehicles on four wheels to cover miles in. My better half was certainly sold by the dual-view screen in the front, allowing her to watch TV while I could keep an eye on the navigation so it could shout at me when I missed my exit.

As for the engine, I needn’t have lost so much precious sleep. It may be a 2.0-litre four-pot, but with 240hp to utilise from the twin-scroll turbocharged motor, plus a thumping 368 lb ft of torque, this Ingenium power plant is all the engine you’ll ever need in a Discovery.

On long, uphill dual carriageway climbs where clearing the crawling HGVs is essential, the eight-speed ZF ‘box made no quibbles about dropping a cog or two and firing the turbos into action. These diesel Ingenium engines really can shift when you get them in the groove – a bit like Miss King.

Below: The Discovery has a new Intelligent Seat Fold system, all operated electrically via the control panel in the boot. There’s a small fridge compartment suitable for chilling your water – or burgers. And you can select what type of massage you’d like from your seat

The infotainment system looks great, but is not so accustomed to speed, and although I like the Sd4, its fuel economy was underwhelming. In the Sd4’s defence, however, an average of 31.0mpg in Dorset where a heavy right foot is required on virtually every journey in order to clear some sort of incline, it’s not too shabby. On my commute I received more like 35mpg and arrived at work with the temperament of someone who’s just got out of a bubble bath.

It’s a large vehicle, the D5. There was no discreet entry to Morrisons’ car park or to the campsite field when we first arrived, especially seeing as it was dusk and the LED lights on the Discovery are brilliant. I wish we’d still got the proper tailgate on the rear, but they were right to still give us a shelf of some description, with the organising of the boot likely to become difficult without.

Organising a mini BBQ is no problem for the Discovery, though.

We packed the small fridge compartment with burgers, sausages and other

grillable items, and they stayed cool until we found a pathway we could walk down to the beach.

The Disco 5 was the ideal travel companion. On a weekly commute it sees you safely to work with gadgets to combat different seasons. In the rear you’ve always got space and seats to spare, and more often than not a way in which to keep kids entertained. For a camping holiday, weekends away or adventures further afield – there is nothing the Discovery can’t handle.

It keeps all occupants in the greatest levels of comfort. It will aid you along your journey, whether that means calling upon it for navigational advice or whether you need to employ Land Rover’s most capable off-roader. The Sd4 engine is particularly superb, with accessible everyday performance and a chassis that gives a virtually peerless riding experience.

There is no occasion that the new Discovery can’t cope with. This is still a Discovery through and through.

This Discovery is still a winner.

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verything in one place. Onestop shop. We tend to like these things as they’re easy and hassle-free. And wouldn’t it be great if everything Land Rover related could be found in one publication, (aside from this publication) where you can browse all the potential parts and accessories one may need for their Land Rover? That definitely applies to the new Rimmer Bros catalogue. It’s their first dedicated Land Rover and Range Rover accessory catalogue, with 200 pages dedicated to all things Solihull.

Whether it’s genuine, OEM or aftermarket products you’re after – depending on whether your wallet will allow – there should be something here for you, whether you have an original Series I (unlikely) or the latest brand new Discovery (sadly also unlikely). It also covers Range Rovers from Classic to Evoque.

The catalogue brings together all the best stuff from manufacturers and distributors from around the world, including a lot of kit to increase the off-road protection and performance

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of your Land Rover or Range Rover.

Along with that is a rich swathe of other gear, whether it’s interior upgrades, performance enhancements, exhausts, LED conversions – you name it, it’s here.

So this is just the publication for you to pore over one evening, preferably with a beer or single malt to hand, while you envisage fitting it all to your vehicle. Well, perhaps not all of it, but which bits would work best?

To find out you should go to www. rimmerbros.co.uk

GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOW

Get dirty this November W

hat with an off-road course to play on, two show halls packed full of exhibitors, Land Rover-only parking... and crucially a bar, you might be forgiven for thinking that we’re spoiling you as this November’s Land Rover showpiece returns.

Alongside the off-road course, which is being supported by the All Wheel Drive Club, and opened up for drivers to lap round at £10 a go, there will be all the usual facilities of the restaurant and bar and please do remember that your furry friend (the dog) can come along for the day as well.

Booking your off-road tickets in advance will avoid on-the-day tariffs (prices jump to £15 if bought on 26 Nov) and all ticket and additional information can be found here on the show’s website: greatbritishlrshow.com.

We hope to see you all on Sunday 26 November – see you there!

Make your Land Rover part of the show...

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atch for the signage and parking attendants as you drive into Stoneleigh Park on the morning of 26th November. Those driving a Land Rover of any sort will be given the option to follow signs and directions to our special

Land Rover car park. Visitors to the show will be able to view the cars in this car park as part of their visit to the show should they wish!

Please note, our Land Rover car park has limited capacity. Cars are parked as in any area of the show at owner’s own risk.

GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOW

Interiors that are as Individual as You A s the international market leader in bespoke handcrafted interiors for Land Rover Defenders, Ruskin Design Limited will create you a vehicle interior as individual as you are.

By establishing how you use your vehicle, your work and leisure activities, your likes and dislikes, Ruskin’s designers create a mood board design

that perfectly complements you and your lifestyle.

From the moment you commission your ‘Ruskin Inside’ to the final installations, Ruskin Design will work closely with you to create a truly individual interior. Using the finest UK-sourced leathers, supplementary materials, patterns and colour palettes, specifically chosen with your individu-

al personality and project in mind, the Ruskin team will perfectly interpret your vision and deliver the Defender of your dreams.

Every component of a ‘Ruskin Inside’ is handmade; from replacement seat covers, roof linings, and carpets through to door card, dashboard and gear shift covers. Whatever your requirements for your Land Rover Defender, you can be safe in the knowledge that every element will be precision cut, stitched and fitted by hand, by one of our dedicated specialists.

So, whether your vehicle is a much loved classic requiring a sympathetic yet stylish re-trim, a bespoke refurbishment in need of a truly exclusive twist or an extreme terrain vehicle needing a touch of interior luxury, an iconic ‘Ruskin Inside’ is your must have accessory.

With a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women, Ruskin Design exemplifies everything expected of a Great British brand and has a reputation that is synonymous with

stylish design, handmade luxury and outstanding workmanship.

In addition, every ‘Ruskin Inside’ is delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity which provides a complete record of works undertaken by the company, a 100% workmanship guarantee valid until the vehicle is sold on and an assurance that the vehicle

has been upholstered with the best materials available.

As a valuable addition to your Land Rover Defender, a ‘Ruskin Inside’ really will make your Land Rover Defender as individual as you are!

Stand: Hall 2 C71

EXHIBITORS’ GUIDE www.croytec.co.uk 01691 791349 info@croytec.co.uk

1948 Original Equipment Hall 2 A39 1948 Original Equipment has been conceived from experience, necessity and a desire to shape the future. We are inspired by the great explorers and pioneers who realised the best equipment made their achievements possible. We provide equipment, clothing and gear for anyone considering adventure travel, exploring or just having fun in the great outdoors.

Our customers guide us.

• EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT • LIFESTYLE & LUXURY www.originalequipmentshop.com 0333 444 1948 sales@pmlgb.com

4x4 Magazine (Foyer) The UK’s only 4x4 and pick-up magazine. Get the latest issue, back issues at discount prices and subscribe for a great rate at the show!

• PUBLICATIONS www.4x4i.com

4x4 Overlander (Hall 1 F14) We supply overland travellers with their vehicles with equipment and solutions to the special challenges they face.

• TRAVEL / PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.4x4overlander.com info@4x4overlander.com 01422 243966 Able Engineering (Hall 1 J50) Machining, welding and fabrication specialists. www.able-engineering-midlands.co.uk

AJ 4WD Outfitters (Hall 2 A8) Independent quality supplier of Land Rover parts, accessories and 4WD expedition equipment based in Oxfordshire.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES • EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT www.aj4wdoutfitters.co.uk sales@aj4wdoutfitters.co.uk

AJS Fabrications (Hall 2 A41) Landy spares.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES https://www.facebook.com/ Landy-SparesA-J-S-Fabrications-246881853148/

All Wheel Drive Club (Off-Road Course) The All Wheel Drive Club was formed in 1968 to allow people to use their off road vehicles regardless of make or model. Today the club has around 2000 members, making it the largest all-makes off-road club in the UK. • CLUBS & SOCIETIES www.awdc.co.uk 01525 210295 magazine@awdc.co.uk

APB Trading (Hall 2 A34) APB Trading Limited, established over 45 years ago, specialises in Land Rover and 4x4 spares & accessories, overland travel glamping and camping equipment.

Products available include ground and roof tents, awnings, roof racks, pick up canopies, chairs, secure storage systems, wheel carriers, fridges, freezers, battery management systems and lighting together with outdoor cooking equipment, travel guides, maps and all general expedition requirements. Our fully equipped workshops will carry out chassis changes, expedition preparation, servicing, MOTís, and repairs using the latest diagnostic equipment.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.apbtrading.co.uk 01299 250174 info@apbtrading.co.uk

Ardent Off Road (Hall 1 F18) Discover the Road Less Travelled with Ardent. Ardent is run by a team of family and friends who live and breathe everything off-road. If youíre looking to buy your own customised off-road vehicle then put it in the hands of our expert team. Ardent Off Road will take the hassle out of the process and ensure youíre delivered the vehicle you want and deserve.

Ardent Events is a 4◊4 training and events specialist. From corporate training and team building, to PR, hospitality, product launches as well as private and individual training just for fun. Ardent Adventures can take you anywhere and you truly can drive the story you want to tell. No road is long with good company, so join Russ and the team on some epic overland adventures both here in the UK and abroad.

• TRAVEL https://ardentoffroad.com/#ardent-offroad 01536 330645

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

Bailey Morris (Hall 2 D85) Established in 1977, Bailey Morris Ltd is the UK’s foremost specialist propshaft company. We currently stock O.E. propshafts for many 4x4 models, but we are proud to have also spent time developing our own “Extreme” range. For the majority of 4x4 vehicles we can offer an upgraded propshaft option, whether you need greater angle, longer aplines or larger torque capacity (which may give increased potential life-expectancy).

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.baileymorris.co.uk 01480 216250 sales@baileymorris.co.uk

Beartown Tyres (Hall 2 B49) British made 4x4 tyres meeting highest standards ECE 108 and ISO 9001.

• WHEELS & TYRES 07464 606112 / 07973 271706 beartowntyres@outlook.com

BF Goodrich (Hall 1 F7/F9) BFGoodrich, take control: The best performing winter & summer tyres for 4x4 cars and utility vehicles.

• WHEELS & TYRES http://www.bfgoodrich.co.uk/

Buzz Racing (Hall 2 B54) Parts and accessories from top brands.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES buzzracing.co.uk

Buzzweld (Hall 2 C74) Buzzweld can custom build a package for you that is incredible value for money, will stand the test of time, and will be the coating you require. Whether that is a top coat for a show piece, a glass re enforced two pack for your challenge truck, or the ability to cavity treat your chassis in your lunch hour without requiring specialist equipment and prep to achieve a lasting result.

• LIFESTYLE & LUXURY / PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.buzzweld.com craig@buzzweld.com

Defender Defender (Hall 2 E102) The Defender Defender is an all-inclusive security system delivering automated responsive alert notifications, unparalleled service levels and the best customer controls on the market. Our unique functions are designed to stop criminals at source and guard your vehicle from theft. Added protection is continuously provided by our pinpoint accurate GPS tracking technology. Defender Trackers available for free at the show! Come and see us at the stand for more information.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.defenderdefender.co.uk info@defenderdefender.co.uk 01452 640713

Ceney Number Plates (Hall 2 A110) Modern and classic number plates for cars and motorcycles.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.ceneynumberplates.co.uk 0121 572 1400 info@ceneynumberplates.co.uk

Defender Demister (Hall 2 E103) Side window demisters and stainless steel vent pins.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.defenderdemister.com 07975 722131 roy@acmewildside.com Defender Upgrades (Hall 2 A23)

City Gearboxes (Coventry) (Hall 1 J49) We are specialist Land Rover gearbox and transfer case rebuild and overhaul specialists based in Coventry.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.citygearboxes.co.uk citygbcov@yahoo.co.uk

Costco Wholesale (Hall 2 A10) www.costco.co.uk Bilstein (Hall 1 J48) Spare parts / tuning and suspensions / motorsport • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.bilstein.com

Black Rat Off Road (Hall 1 F24) Sheffield off-road club.

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES

D & J Factoring (Hall 2 B66)

CKW Tools (Hall 2 A20) • TOOLS

Croytec (Hall 2 A35) Croytec design and manufacture aluminium trim and styling components for the interior and exterior of the iconic Land Rover Defender. Our products are high quality machined from billet aluminium in polished or anodised finish. Croytec also offer a range of VDO gauges and Carling switches to complement their range. Take a look at our stand to browse our range of products.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES

The Detailing Company (Hall 1 F22) Cleaning products.

Duckworth Land Rover (Hall 2 B51) Duckworth are a family owned and run business with Land Rover retail sites in both Market Rasen and Boston, Lincolnshire. Duckworth Parts has one of the largest parts departments in the country, specialising in supplying international exports, wholesale and obsolete parts.

Always welcoming and pleased to meet customers old and new.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.duckworthlandrover.co.uk Empire Tuning (Hall 1 G33) Eliminate flat spots and improve performance.

•BESPOKE PERFORMANCE UPGRADES www.empiretuning.co.uk

Extreme 4x4 (Hall 2 D84) We currently stock over 20 of the major brands for Land Rovers including Warn & Warrior winches, BFGoodrich & Insa Turbo tyres, Polybush, Durite electrical

EXHIBITORS’ GUIDE products, Hi-lift Jacks, Exide AGM batteries and ITG filters.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES sales@extreme4x4.co.uk www.extreme4x4.co.uk

Get Off-Road (Hall 1 G34) Land Rover parts specialist.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.getoffroad.com 0333 555 0004 enquiries@getoffroad.com

est build quality and specification from aircraft grade stainless steel. Designed specifically to get the most out of your Land Rover, Griffin performance systems maximise gas exit from the engine with the only 3 inch bore on the market, boosting power and torque. Griffin Performance exhausts are built to the highest specification from 304t stainless steel. The various models have been developed for ultimate performance or a unique look for your Land Rover.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES • PERFORMANCE http://www.griffinperformance.co.uk/

Branded goods.

• GIFTS & MERCHANDISE https://shop.landrover.com/uk/

Harper Adams University (Hall 1 F10) Did you know that Harper Adams University in Shropshire offer an Automotive Engineering (Off-Highway) MEng? These degree courses have a mechanical engineering core with a specialism in the design and development of vehicles that operate off road. The courses cover everything from the principles of suspension design, vehicle mobility and properties of off highway terrains, to the electronic control of vehicles and ride and handling optimisation. You will cover not just theory and technical skills but the research and business techniques needed by professional engineers. Find out more on their stand at the show! www.harper-adams.ac.uk

K2 Design & Fabrication (Hall 1 F8) Whether your project is big or small, if it needs fabricating from metal you’ve come to right place. ?And when I say fabricating, it doesn’t need to be new project or item. A lot of the work we take on is the addition to a previous project or a repair to an older piece of machinery. Get in touch to discuss your requirements. ?We do produce and stock a number of parts that see regular demand, but this isn’t the core of our business, 95% of all the work we carry out is bespoke production. This involves taking your ideas, designing it with CAD and following consultation with you then producing the item. ?Beyond the physical manufacturing of items we can then coat and finish the parts in a number of mediums, from paint, to powder coating, galvanising to zintec plating, we have all bases covered. www.k2designandfabrication.co.uk

Goole Surplus (Hall 2 D92)

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

• TRAVEL www.go-exploring.com 020 7097 3808 info@go-exploring.com Green Box Lighting (Hall 2 A17) Greenbox Lighting Company specialise in tough, cool looking compact lighting/ power supply products for overlanding, camping & outdoor use.

• LIGHTING https://www.facebook.com/Greenboxlighting/

Green Lane Association (Hall 2 E94) GLASS is the National User Group for those who enjoy using the Country’s network of ancient unsurfaced public roads and vehicular rights of way. We are a not for profit association dedicated to driving, protecting and researching our unique heritage of unsurfaced public highways.

We promote legal and responsible driving as a way of enjoying the countryside, campaign against irresponsible use and aim to keep them open for all to use.

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES www.glass-uk.org

Griffin Performance (Hall 1 F17) Our performance exhaust systems are made in the United Kingdom to the high-

Haymoor Products (Hall 1 H44) Closed cell foam products. Sound proofing.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.haymoorproducts.co.uk 01270 841174

Hobson Industries (Hall 2 D87/88) We stock a wide range of high quality end of line Land Rover clothing and merchandise from menswear and womenswear to lifestyle gifting and accessories in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover. All available at up to 50% of the original retail price.

In addition, we can offer a huge range of genuine Land Rover parts including OEM, used & reconditioned at market competitive prices.

• CLOTHING / GIFTS / LAND ROVER PARTS https://hobsonlandrovermerchandise. com/

Jaguar Land Rover Ltd (Hall 2 A42)

John Brown Wheels (Hall 2 E104) John Brown Wheels is a friendly Warwickshire based company specialising in brands of alloy wheels & accessories, we also carry a varied selection of tyres.

We sell both to the public, & to the trade throughout the UK & countries all over the world. www.johnbrownwheels.com enquiries@johnbrownwheels.com

K & S McKenzie (Hall 1 G28) The one stop shop for all your motoring needs - if you are looking for Spanners, Screwdrivers, Drills Bits, Brakepads, Swarfega, Jubilee Clip, Brushes, Rubbing Paste, Cleaning Compounds, Brake Pipes, Pads and Discs, Welding Equipment, Spraying Equipment, Wax, Coolants, Oils, Paint or Lacquer, AdBlue, Brake Re-Lining, Traffic Film Remover or any other product for your motor vehicle. kandsmckenzieltd.co.uk 01228 528218 Keith Gilbert (Hall 2 A19) Seller of Land Rover books, manuals and periodicals.

Kudu Overland (Hall 2 E107) Kudu is to reflect a love of the African continent, wildlife and great outdoors.

Our aim is to have you join the overland expeditions in your own 4x4 vehicle. Our expeditions include tracks and trails that stretch through spectacular scenery and landscapes of Europe and Morocco. www.kuduoverland.co.uk

Lancaster Insurance (Hall 1 H52) www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk

The Landy (Hall 2 A38) The Landy is a unique free distribution Land Rover newspaper ñ the first of its kind in the UK! Itís full of the latest Land Rover news and scene lowdown, the best product reviews, inspiring adventure stories and features on a whole host of classic, modded and everyday Landys.

The Landy is available to pick up from most Britpart stockists and other Land Rover workshops, showrooms and parts specialists. Itís also available to buy in WHSmith stores for just £2. Or you can download each issue, for free on our website.

• OTHER www.thelandy.co.uk 01283 553243 enquiries@assignment-media.co.uk

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

• TRAVEL www.cambrianway.com 01550 750274 info@cambrianway.com

Landy Bits ‘n’ Bobs (Hall 2 D83) Land Rover anti-theft - ‘Ardcase Security, T-shirts, camping, cast iron cookware, wood stoves, LED lighting, bushcraft.

• EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT • LIGHTING www.landybitsnbobs.co.uk 07401 723040 landybitsnbobs@googlemail.com

LR Matters (Hall 2 C69) Specialise in accessories for Defenders, mainly roof racks, nas steps, chequer plate and side sills. Roofrack fitment service available at the show - please pre-book for guaranteed availability on 07932 930309. Special show prices. Card payments accepted.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES 07932 930309

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

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES http://www.leicestershire4x4response. org.uk/

Liquid Witchcraft (Hall 2 A15) Liquid Witchcraft is a new company based in Thurcroft, Rotherham, which uses the latest technique of hydro dipping to create exclusive designs.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / OTHER 07957 359044 sa.cctv@yahoo.com

M12 Off Road (Hall 1 G32) M12-Offroad currently stocks over 300 different products with new items being added every day. Be sure to check our eBay shop regularly to see our newest additions. Our products are designed and made in the UK and we are proud to support British industry.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.m12-offroad.co.uk 07976 180696 sales@m12-offroad.co.uk

Martrim (Hall 2 C70) We’re a vehicle trim shop and auto upholstery wholesaler to UK and international trimmers, selling leather hides, car seating materials, auto vinyl, car mats, carpets, and other car trimming supplies.

Established in 1976, we’ve grown from a small trimming concern to where we are today. In most cases, we have the trimming materials you require in stock and available for immediate dispatch.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.martrim.co.uk 01270 767771 trim@martrim.co.uk

EXHIBITORS’ GUIDE Masai (Hall 2 A3) Masai (Omega Automotive Ltd) produce and sell a range of high quality vehicle enhancement accessories and replacement parts. All kinds of Land Rover Defender accessories, various types of horsebox windows, van and minibus bonded side windows, coach windscreens and some classic car parts ñ e.g. E-Type Jaguar, Triumph Spitfire, Classic Mini.

Specialists in Automotive Glass, Metal Fabrication, Instrumentation, Suspension, Rubber, Cooling and Lighting ñ and manufacture and supply to many automotive companies around the world.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.masai.co 01543 254507 info@masai.co NDP Tools (Hall 1 H39)

Noisekiller (Hall 2 A9) The UK’s leading Land Rover soundproofing specialists. We manufacture soundproofing and noise reduction kits for Land Rovers. Each soundproofing material used in a kit is cut to shape and size for you. www.nkgroup.co.uk 0161 652 7080

Nomad Webbing (Hall 1 G31) Getting you out of trouble every day!

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.nomadwebbing.com nomad@nomadwebbing.com 07791 755388

NWS Motor Services (Hall 1 G35 and Workshop) Come and have a chat with us! Europeís largest Land Rover engine rebuilder, we recondition and remanufacture 2.7TDV6, 3.0TDV6, 3.6TDV8 engines for Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, Jaguar XF&S. In 2014 we developed and manufactured our own branded superior quality crankshaft bearings. Order from our stocks!

We look forward to seeing you on our stand. Make sure you visit us during our workshop sessions too!

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / ENGINES & ENGINE PARTS www.nwsmotorservices.co.uk 01948 840888 info@nwsmotorservices.co.uk

OEM Developments (Hall 1 G37) Supplier of original OEM seating, interior and exterior components for the Land Rover Defender.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.oemdevelopments.co.uk 01457 835729 info@oemdevelopments.co.uk

Optimill Race Products (Hall 2 B60) Land Rover accessories. Front & rear door hinges with exclusive European design registration, also bonnet hinges with registered design.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.optimill-ltd.com 01282 844443 optimill@yahoo.co.uk

Outdoor Adventurer (Hall 2 A6) We sell camping kit: Stanley flasks, Outhaus swag bags, Leatherman, Snugpak tarps, Thule backpacks. Camping, everyday carry, hiking goods. We don’t sell everything. We only sell the best.

• EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT outdooradventurer.co.uk 01386 841899 info@outdooradventurer.co.uk

RAC Parts (Hall 1 F3) We are a Land Rover bespoke parts specialist.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.racpartsltd.co.uk

Raptor 4x4 (Hall 2 B57 and A112) Accessories and Parts for off road 4x4’s, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Toyota, Mercedes. Everything from Suspension to Seats is available.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES 01568 799004 www.raptor4x4.co.uk

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

Ravenol (Hall 1 H42) RAVENOL provides the customer with a wide range of lubricants and cleaning

products, including car and truck engine oils, racing oils, gear oils for automatic and manual transmissions and drive axles, as well as agricultural machinery products, hydraulic oils, industrial oils, specialty fats, high performance lubricants, car care products, cleaners, winter chemicals and engine coolant (anti-freeze).

• TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.ravenol-direct.uk 01244 940660 info@ravenol.co.uk

Rimmer Bros (Hall 2 centre stand) Rimmer Bros. is an authorised Land Rover Parts Distributor. This means we have access to the full range of genuine Land Rover parts for every model - right up to current production. Our catalogues and website feature genuine parts throughout - at affordable prices - alongside after market parts. The added advantage of being able to order a part for any Land Rover from the convenience of your home or workplace, means the Rimmer Bros. service is hard to beat! www.rimmerbros.co.uk sales@rimmerbros.co.uk 01522 568000

Rob-co Tooling (Hall 2 A24) • TOOLS

Ruskin Design (Hall 2 C71) Ruskin Design Limited is the international market leader in bespoke handcrafted interiors for Land Rover Defenders.

With a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women, Ruskin Design exemplifies everything expected of a Great British brand and has developed an enviable reputation that is synonymous with stylish design, handmade luxury and outstanding workmanship.

As a ëmust haveí addition for the discerning Defender owner, the iconic ëRuskin Insideôí is a mark of quality that is second to none and comes with 100% workmanship guarantee to support it.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / LIFESTYLE & LUXURY www.ruskindesign.co.uk 0116 277 3701 sales@ruskindesign.co.uk

Shire Fabrications (Hall 2 C72) Selling fabricated parts.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.shirefabrications.com 01623 740877 shirefabrication@yahoo.co.uk

EXHIBITORS’ GUIDE • PUBLICATIONS www.strangerslikeangels.com

Skytag (Hall 2 A108) Stolen vehicle recovery tracker solutions.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.skytag-gps.co.uk 0845 388 6062 Industry and Supply (Hall 2 A13) T-shirts.

Steveson Motors (Hall 1 F11) Stonecircle (Hall 1 F4) T-shirts and clothing.

Strangers like Angels (explmore) (Hall 2 A18) Meet the authors, Alec and Jan Forman, of the book Strangers like Angels with a devil or two to boot. An original overland adventure in 1977, driving in a Series 3 LWB Land Rover across 40,000 miles, through 29 countries - in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Using only maps and a compass to navigate the Sahara Desert, tropical rainforests, the central route across Afghanistan and out to the Himalayas.

This book is not only a great read, but has stunning illustrations and photographs to bring the journey alive.

Sturgess Land Rover (Hall 1 F20) Land Rover dealer, Leicester. http://www.sturgessgroup.co.uk/

Syncro Gearboxes (Hall 2 E100) Syncro Gearboxes is a small family company working hard to deliver great service and products. We recondition gearboxes for a variety of vehicles including Series, Defender and Discovery Land Rovers.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.syncrogearboxes.com 07580 394885

Trailmasters International (Hall 2 A114) Trailmasters have been organising 4x4 holidays to Morocco since 1982 - no one knows the country like we do! Travelling in a group or independently, we can show you the real Morocco. Join one of our 4x4 safaris and drive across exciting landscapes of mountains and desert discover the sights and sounds of this exotic culture. We travel along tracks and

ancient camel routes to the heart of true Morocco ñ to a land where time seems to have stood still.

• TRAVEL www.trailmasters.com 01904 728461 info@trailmasters.com

Tuff-Trek (Hall 2 D76) Formed in 2013, Tuff-Trek are one of the UK’s top Roof Tent specialists. With a comprehensive range from affordable genuine canvas soft-top style tents, right through to a premium range of manual and electric hard-top roof tents, Alu-Cab Pop-Up Roof Conversions and awnings, you should find a model to suit you.

• EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT 01825 840786 tuff-trek.com

Tunit (Hall 2 D89) Tunit Diesel Performance takes your vehicle beyond the limits, increasing power & torque, improving fuel economy, and reducing carbon emissions. Tunit are an established leader in the market of performance tuning and have been offering diesel tuning solutions since 1998.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES / LIFESTYLE & LUXURY www.tunit.com 01257 274100 info@tunit.com

Twenty-Ten Engineering (Hall 2 E105) Twenty-Ten Engineering is an independent Range Rover Classic specialist. We are a small family run business with over 20 years experience in automotive engineering, covering all models from the original Range Rover 2 door to the last Range Rover soft dash. We operate out of a fully equipped workshop in Redditch.

We specialise in all Classic Range Rovers from 1970 - 1996. Twenty-Ten Engineering guarantees a quality, reliable and friendly service. All work is carried out to the highest standard. www.twentytenengineering.co.uk

Tyres Direct (Hall 1 H41) As one of the UK’s leading tyre specialists, shop with us assured that your tyres are in professional hands. With 100s of new and retread tyres in stock from major brands such as BFGoodrich, Pirelli, Malatesta, Dunlop, Michelin and more, you’ll be sure to find the right tyres for you.

• WHEELS & TYRES www.tyresdirectuk.co.uk 01582 585845 United Tools (Hall 1 F12)

Venter Trailers UK Ltd (Hall 2 A1) We supply a full range of leisure trailers.

They are ideal for camping, gardening and

many other household and leisure uses.

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Veronica Lamond (Foyer) See the actual original Landy from the much-loved Land Rover children’s author Veronica Lamond. As featured in the popular childrens’ Landy books, Landy will be at the show for all the children to meet, and Veronica herself will be signing copies of her books on sale at the show as well!

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The product quality is reflected in the design and detail using recognisable Jaguar brand icons such as the D-Type and F-Type, as well as Land Rover’s Defender and Range Rover cars.

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There will be two different workshops, each repeated in the morning and afternoon. Offering an insight into their world, the workshops highlight some of the issues the team face and how they overcome them using their specialist parts.

The first session will focus on com-

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Throughout the day you can also find the team in Hall 1, at their stand opposite the workshop, in slot G35.

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The latest Tunit Diesel product named Advantage 2B covers over 4000 applications and is able to repro-

grammed or exchanged every time you change your off roads. It’s unique Red Board processor and individual firmware makes it the most effective solution for all modern engines.

Fuel economy is as important as grunt and the Tunit has been shown through University study of 14 products to be head and shoulders above.

Savings of 12% in fuel costs and a reduction in emissions by 27% has made the Tunit the choice of main dealers,

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The Advantage comes with original manufactures plugs and can be installed by any end user or professionally by Tunit’s nationwide network of dealers. A total of 9 settings are easily accessible providing varying degrees of fuel economy and performance.

It will help pull you through the worst and the best terrain with the feeling you have another 1000 cc under the bonnet.

For 2017 Tunit have additionally introduced the Power Pedal which works on accelerator response in tandem with the Advantage or stand alone. It has a dash mounted control allowing a quick change from ECO to Sport Plus.

For more information on Tunit, visit www.tunit.com, email info@ tunit.co.uk, or call one of our advisors on 01257 274100.

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ased in Mansfield, Shire Fabrications make tough stuff for tough Land Rovers.

This isn’t the place for a calfskin-bound drinks holder. But it is the place for well-fabricated bits of metal to protect your Landy.

First and foremost, there’s no point in adding bits to your vehicle if it’s going to get nicked, as so many Defenders do. So the very simple, very strong and very effective Safe T Pedal is worth a look.

It’s a fabricated steel sheet with a strong lock. The whole thing goes over your pedals and locks into place.

There’s no way you can get it off and it’s a highly visible bright-yellow deterrent. It weighs up to 6kg and can easily be locked and unlocked with the key and takes just moments to put on or take off.

Now that your vehicle is considerably safer, it’s worth looking at all the other things they do, most of which assume you’re going to be going heavily off-road.

Guards can protect your steering, diff and fuel tank, and there are cages to protect the rest. Add in heavy-duty (of course) rock and tree sliders, winch bumpers and much more for your Land Rover and you’re going to be more secure than Kim Kardashian.

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aving the right accommodation while you’re away travelling with your Land Rover is essential. And no one understands that better than Venter Trailers.

So, to provide the answer to any accommodation concerns, Venter has released the new Savuti Trailer Tent.

This multi-purpose leisure and offroad trailer and tent offers stability and security, but also versatility too.

If you have your family and/or friends along for the ride, they’ll appreciate the 500mm deeper body, four extension support legs and, of course, everyone loves a drop-down tailgate.

Surely one of the best ways to take in

the great outdoors, plus if you make an order at the show with Venter, they’ll give you an additional 10% off all orders placed.

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f there is one place you’ll visit and quickly develop withdrawal symptoms from on departure, it’s Llanerchindda Farm.

This serene bed and breakfast, perched upon the Car-marthenshire hillside, first entered Land Rover owners’ consciousness under the stewardship of Nick Bointon, as an ideal resting spot just outside Llandovery for green lane adventures. Since those days, the new management partnership of Martin and Lynne Hadley, plus sons Mark and Andrew, has only facilitated the farm’s rise in popularity.

The Hadley’s previous experience came at a successful hotel in the Lake District, before acquiring the farm

some ten years ago now. For a real taste of the Llanerchindda hospitality, you’ll need to do just that… taste! Should you arrive there just approaching lunchtime, you’ll be subject to Lynne and Mark’s culinary expertise. The other half of the team are Martin and Andrew, who together oversee the front of house and as with all of the Hadleys, they are more than happy to assist your stay in whichever way possible.

Annotated maps, portable sat-navs or even a local to guide you on your way, are readily available throughout your visit. You aren’t taking advice from any old family either, they’re well educated on the do’s and don’ts of green laning in the area thanks to their involvement

with GLASS and Treadlightly.

With more than enough local lanes in the surrounding area to keep you coming back again, it’s good to know Llanerchindda have plenty of accommodation options for when you finally have to stop for the day. One of the favoured choices should be the on-site cottage which is the place to be for anyone planning a group green laning holiday to the area.

The copious amount of green lanes around the farm is what makes Llanerchindda so unique. Your first visit will more than likely see you sample the traditional lanes of Soar y Mynydd and Strata Florida in order to get to grips with the Welsh landscape. However, on a second visit you can dabble in the dozens of less-trodden trails that still come with stunning sights of the countryside.

Ultimately, this is what everyone is looking for from their green laning adventures – a unique experience that you’ll remember for a long, long time.

And, as you’ll hopefully find out, there’s no better place to crown this memory than at Llanerchindda Farm.

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Defenders are being stolen left, right and centre – but there is a way you can stop your Land Rover falling into the wrong hands

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he theft of your Defender is something that keeps you and every other Defender owner up at night. The fact is they are one of the most commonly stolen vehicles in the UK, and while we love their simplicity when it comes to enjoying them as a hobby, it doesn’t bode well when it comes to protecting them from criminals.

Sure, when you hear the old adage of Land Rovers being a Meccano set it can be an endearing one, but when you look back on a reel of CCTV footage and watch a cretin dismantle your beloved truck in a matter of minutes, it’s hard not to believe that it can be a double-edged sword.

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There are numerous deterrents to be found on the market, helping you to stop short of sleeping in your Defender with one eye open. But one suspects few work as well as a tracker – and in particular, the Defender Defender tracker.

You can opt for a couple of different trackers from Defender Defender, the first being the Defender Tracker, an entry-level device that costs £75 and allows owners to log into an app on their smartphone and pinpoint the exact location of their Defender at that given moment.

This is a budget option, but the one we have fitted as an example here is the range-topping Defender Defender

device. It will set you back just £195, and comes with numerous additional features over the basic device mentioned earlier.

For starters, the device uses both GPS technology and motion sensors to keep tabs on your Land Rover, alerting you via text and smartphone notifications if your Defender has either been moved, felt any vibrations or had the battery disconnected or ignition started without the proper key.

It’s a clever tracker and I can confirm having used this 90 at various photographing locations over the last few months that the device is fully aware of when we’ve taken the vehicle from location to location. Thieves beware.

It’s a good precaution to have on your Defender, and one that police actively encourage Land Rover owners to install. When it comes to installing a Defender Defender device, the fitting process is relatively quick and they will provide you with all the instructions you need.

We spoke with Brad, one of Defender Defender’s trained technicians, who fit

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our device, and he gave us a tip to help make the process as easy as possible.

‘First things first: you prepare the wiring loom for fitting,’ says Brad. ‘If you get all the prep out of the way first, then it’s just a case of plugging everything in afterwards.’

If you sort your crimping and stripping of the wires first, you’ll be on the right track to a tracked Landy.

It’s a shame that we should have to go to such measures to protect the machines we hold in such high regard, with the theft of a Defender likely to have affected either you or someone you know.

But with companies like Defender Defender taking the fight to the criminals who decide to commit such deeds, there will at least be more Defenders returning home to their proper owners and there will be fewer Green Oval keepers losing sleep at night.

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Follow the instructions provided and endeavour to sort all of the preparation beforehand – it’ll make things so much easier. Trust us

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Overland Prep: The Knowledge

Words: Marilu Peries Pictures: Noel and Marilu Peries

Embarking on an overland adventure is no small undertaking, regardless of where your eventual destination may lie. But fortunately, for two people and their Land Rover who live on the road, they can get you starting out on the right track

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eciding to take a year off to travel through 20-plus African countries requires considerable preparation to ensure a smooth journey and to avoid situations that could derail our plans, temporarily or entirely.

For those readers who may be thinking, ‘How on Earth can you travel through so many countries?’ or ‘You must be completely nuts’, here are

some tips for preparing for a successful overland journey in any part of the world, whether you’re travelling through two countries or 20!

Find a vehicle that will get you there – eventually I’m not a car expert. And let’s face it, I married a Land Rover enthusiast.

We concede that Land Rovers aren’t

well known for their reliability. And Maggie has certainly been known to break down.

But what she lacks in mechanical soundness, she makes up for in character and a sense of adventure (okay, so it’s not always easy to remember that when stuck at the roadside for the 15th time in three days). Surely, there’s nothing more satisfying than cruising into a new town in Africa’s most iconic

overland vehicle. And the more time you spend broken down the more time you have to enjoy a place, right? Every cloud etc.

Maggie is a Land Rover Defender 200Tdi. And being a 1991 model means that she’s part of the old generation of Land Rovers that can quite literally be fixed anywhere, often with duct tape and some chewing gum.

Most of her parts are so simple that

we’ve had mechanics DIY us new parts that are not available, blacksmith style, with a hammer and a torch.

So Maggie fulfils the most important check box: she’ll get us there... eventually. With a lot of patience.

And a lot of breakdown stories to talk about. However, there are plenty of other legitimate choices – the Land Rover Discovery, for instance. I forget the rest.

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Be prepared, but don’t plan too much You got that right - throw caution to the wind and throw those dull and generic itineraries away!

Embarking on a transcontinental journey is a gutsy decision. Embrace it. You’ll face situations you cannot possibly plan for, although with preparation you may be able to anticipate and handle them with flexibility.

The most important thing, in our humble opinions, to thrive and survive on an overland journey, is to be prepared and well-informed, but to leave plenty of time for getting distracted and delayed by the unknown.

(And for breaking down if you’re in a Land Rover!)

Don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying don’t do your research. There is never any harm in reading up on where you’re headed, but don’t plan or book anything too far in advance. In other words, make sure you cover the important stuff, like the criteria for getting you and the vehicle across the border, but be aware that things could change at a moment’s notice. Not everyone goes by the book.

In our experience you’ll learn a lot from talking to locals about where and how to get to places, more so than a million guide books or blogs could ever tell you.

Maybe you thought you would never want to set foot in Zimbabwe, but you actually found that it has some of the friendliest people you’ve ever met. Perhaps Yosemite National Park which you think will be fantastic will turn out to be a huge bore. Or maybe that seaside village that Lonely Planet says nothing about is where you will have a mind-blowing, horizon-expanding, can’t-wait-to-write-homeabout-this experience.

But you may never be able to enjoy all the surprises that will make the journey truly incredible if you set your itinerary too rigidly.

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The Overland Bazaar

Words: Graham Scott

QUQUQ Hmmm, that’s not a simple name to write, easy to start, hard to know when to stop. But the idea behind it is simple enough.You haul a box out of storage, shove it in the back of your 4x4 and you’re set. Because you’ve just put in a bed, a kitchen and storage space all in one go.

The – here we go – QUQUQ module is available from 4x4 Overlander and has everything cleverly packed away so you can open it up, and there in front of you is your kitchen with cupboards, complete with a two-burner stove, 20 litres of water, a sink, worktop and stowage. The ability to create coq au vin is down to you.

Then, when you’re tired at the end of the day, you pull a handle and the bed pops out on the top, complete with foam mattress. The beauty is that you don’t need to do much, so

you don’t need to attach the system to the vehicle other than load it in, and you don’t need to do much to get your bed up and good to go.

If you rather like your Land Rover and want to use it for adventures, but you don’t want to go down the whole kitting out for Africa thing, or you don’t want to be seen in a mobile home, then this could be the answer.

The system is robust and light, with waterproof wood, aluminium and stainless much in evidence, so you don’t need a team of brawny blokes to get you on your way.

QUQUQ is made in Germany, so the quality looks first-rate, and you certainly get a lot of kit as standard. The company knows that their system fits lots of vans, like a Renault Trafic or the VWs, and the D-Box system fits a Land Rover 110 neatly,

so check out PDQ what would fit your Land Rover: www.4x4overlander.com

Not Surviving,Thriving Ray Mears is prone to getting a touch tetchy if you ask him how he survives in the wilderness. In response, he says: ‘I don’t survive there – I live there.’ And more and more people are taking to the wilderness and the backwoods and wanting to do more than just chew on some larvae while straining water through their sock.

While Ray Mears would never countenance taking kit like this, for those who fancy living outside and who can get there in their Land Rover, then why not add a bit of proper kitchen technology and luxury?

Mountain Safety Research sounds like the right sort of name for a company making foodware for outdoor adventures. The US company can kit you out for a proper slap-up meal. The aluminium pot set that has a lid with a built-in strainer; a Ceramic Flex Skillet that you can use for stir-fry or even pizza (and which nests with the pots for compact packing); a 2-litre Titan Kettle in lightweight titanium for the essential brew – it’s all here.

There are even flatpack Long Tool Spoon and Fork which have cutouts at one end for adjusting a stove, while the extra length of the spoon makes getting into hot pots easy – and of course perfect for supping with the Devil.

So if you fancy knocking up some squirrel stir-fry followed by flapjacks, then this is the kit you’ll need as you head out the door. Check out how MSR can make you a better cook by going to www.msrgear.com, but don’t mention it to Ray Mears.

Cosmic Sleeping Look, I’m not sure we should be mentioning this stuff. The publicity talks about this delivering a ‘cosmic sleep experience’, which all sounds a bit damn hippy to me ’n’ the boys. And, while I’m looking for the pump-action, what kind of fool wants to buy a sleeping bag that ‘takes you comfortably below freezing temperatures’. Huh? Sounds like one of them cooler bags we keep in the freezer for the beers, not something I want to snuggle down in after drinking them beers.

And what’s this, apparently the bag has ‘nailed the tricky trifecta’. They shouldn’t be using language like that around the ladies. Hah, then they try and say that the trifecta they’re talking about is weight, price and warmth but we know better.

And then we’re into registered marks and trademarks and who knows what else. This Questar HD sleeping bag has ThermaCapture and zoned insulation which sounds okay I guess, but it’s filled with Nikwax Hydrophobic Down and I’m not sure I want a sleeping bag that’s scared of water, poor lil’ thing.

Still put all that fancy-pants stuff together and you get a three-season sleeping bag made by Therm-a-Rest

which will allow you to sleep in the great outdoors even if the temperature is below zero.You can also buy it in three sizes so if you’re, kind of, large, then you can find a bag your size which is smart of them.

And Therm-a-Rest, say that sounds kind of American. A Seattle company? That so. Well, it sounds mighty fine, and worth every dime of the £210 price.

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Take essentials, and leave the kitchen sink at home Contrary to what your mother might think, you are not being airdropped into a war zone, or the middle of the Sahara Desert. In all likelihood, you will be able to find everything you need, and more, in major towns and cities along the way.

One of Noel’s biggest regrets on his first journey was taking way too much stuff with him.

Noel’s original kit list included: no less than five 20-litre water canisters,

for a maximum capacity of 100 litres; two suitcases full of clothes, woolly hats and winter jackets; 20 pairs of sunglasses, a 20lb beast of a first aid kit and a portable shower. All of which he eventually gave away to people he met along the way.

If you’ve got too many items in the vehicle, you’ll find it a hassle trying to get to everything, to keep it clean and organised. And the other downside of additional weight is it will slow you down and burn more fuel.

Our advice: keep it minimal, keep it practical.

Get a bank account that doesn’t charge to withdraw money Unless you plan on carrying trillions of Columbian pesos in suitcases, you are going to need to withdraw money at some point. OK, probably many, many times. And most banks charge a flat fee plus a percentage of the cash withdrawn, which can add up to thousands of wasted Kenyan shillings.

Having a bank account, travel money card and/or credit card that lets you withdraw money without fees, or with reduced fees, is worth the investment.

Left: Noel’s medication taken for yellow fever in Ghana

Right: Maggie and other overland vehicles crossing from Mauritania into Senegal

Do such accounts exist? Indeed, they do. In the UK, I recently opted for the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society Gold Classic account, with no foreign withdrawal or transaction fees, and the Halifax Clarity Card, also with no fees (but interest charged for withdrawing cash, at the time of writing).

There are also plenty of options for my fellow Americans.

Noel also advises bringing some modest cash reserves or emergency traveller’s cheques - both US dollars and another major currency, such as Sterling or Euros, as some countries

have preferential exchange rates for one currency over another. You may not always be close to a working ATM.

Find a good long-stay travel insurance policy I’m a worrier, and the kinds of travel mishaps that good travel insurance policies cover are exactly what keep me up at night.

What if we have an accident? What if the doctor runs out of anti-venom?

What if we get stranded while hiking Kilimanjaro? What if we get mauled

45 Above: Maggie heading to the Elephant Coast, South Africa Above Right: Some of the contents from Noel’s first overland journey by hyenas? What if the airline loses our bags?

Although not as popular as ‘ordinary’ travel insurance policies, many companies offer ‘long stay’ or ‘backpacking’ policies that are specially designed for overlanding-type adventures.

Our advice: don’t just go for the cheapest you can find. Find a policy with a reputable company with a strong customer service and track record. Good insurance is an investment, and you’ll thank yourself a million times if you ever need to use it.

You can take precautions not to get ill, but it could still happen Noel has now completed two overland journeys and has unfortunately added typhoid and malaria to his ever-expanding list of contracted tropical

diseases. In both situations, he had tried to take precautions as much as possible but when he got ill the most important thing was getting him to a doctor as soon as possible.

In most major cities in Africa you will be able to get access to private hospitals and be looked after (at a cost). Once bed ridden, the key was to rest as much as possible with the correct medication and only consider moving on after a full recovery.

Check into border crossing requirements Although applying for visas in advance is often optional, it’s good to have an idea of the countries that might present difficulties in the visa department. Of course, with some passports, visas may be 100% straightforward.

However, even with the best of passports, there is likely to be at least one immigration officer along the way who tells you that you must go back to the London embassy to apply for a visa before you can enter his country.

Border crossing for your vehicle may present similar challenges - the solution for many African countries is the carnet de passage. Like a car passport, a carnet is required for foreign vehicles in a handful of African countries, but also Australia and parts of Asia.

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Ruby’s Off Again: Episode Eleven

South America is firmly in the rear-view mirror, while Blighty lies straight ahead. It’s just a quick pit stop, however, before Ruby The Landy and her mates set about conquering North America Pictures: Jenny Bright & Gavin Lowrie

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rom Santiago in Chile, via Mexico City, Jenny Bright and Gavin Lowrie flew back to the UK, signing off their South American leg in the process. Their mobile home, overland transport and companion, Ruby The Landy, was drifting her way to Vancouver where her owners would meet her in due course.

With Ruby taking the slow boat to Canada, Jen and Gav popped home to catch up with family, friends, and of course some creature comforts. Like Wetherspoons and curry.

Before long, Jen and Gav were in the air again and no sooner had they waved goodbye to their families, than they were touching down in Vancouver.

Vancouver’s early impression turned out to be rather sobering.

‘We caught the SkyTrain into the city centre and a taxi to our hotel. Our

budget hotel,’ says Gav. ‘Whilst the hotel itself was perfectly adequate, we had not realised that it was in one of the dodgiest areas in Vancouver, East Hastings Street. We soon realised this when we took a walk. It was incredibly sad to see so many people clustered in a few streets who clearly had a huge range of problems, including homelessness, significant alcohol and drugs use and mental health issues.’

Jen continues, ‘Neither of us had ever witnessed such a sad sight in such volume before. People who were clearly in a desperate state, moving around as though they were zombies due to the nature of the drugs they were taking. This impacted on us so much we read up about the area online.’

While Vancouver clearly has some issues to address, the city certainly can point to some less distressing images.

Jen and Gav checked out Gastown and Canada Place before boarding on their ferry to Vancouver Island – their

Left: One of the most delightful sights you’ll see today Below: Cathedral Grove, where the trees scare even the lumberjacks

47 Above: Totem poles seem to be very popular in these parts home for the next few weeks. They had enjoyed the wine so much in Mendoza that Jen and Gav had arranged to do a voluntary placement for five weeks at a vineyard in Cowichan Valley.

Mark and Linda, the owners of Rocky Creek, had started making wine in the basement of their last house before moving to their current set-up.

‘Everything is grown on the island, they have four vineyards and the grapes are handpicked, processed and hand-bottled on site,’ Jen reveals. ‘They have won more awards than any other vineyard on the island and we are very proud to have worked for them.’

Work consisted of gardening, bottling the wine, working with the grapes (or shooting) as well as preparing the tasting room and helping on the stall at the market.

It was never going to be all work and no play, though. With two days off each week, Jen and Gav made the most of their spare time.

They visited Victoria, the island’s capital, and enjoyed exploring its coast, including Cattle Point and the quaint floating houses and restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf. There was time to see Beacon Hill Park, which hugs the coastline and has the world’s tallest totem pole; the imposing British Colombia Parliament buildings and the fantastic Royal BC Museum that provided an interesting and informative insight into the First Nations people, the natural world and the history of British Columbia.

Viewing wildlife was clearly still on the agenda, as it had been in South America, with orcas spotted out in Cowichan Bay while bald eagles glided overhead. The Cathedral Grove forest is worth a visit, too, but also the rugged Pacific Rim National Park, home to huge beaches lined with dense rainforests.

So where, you might ask, is Ruby in all of this? Well, having left Chile on 12 May, she got a little held up in

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Above: Welcome to Tofino, part of the Pacific Rim National Park – you’ll find plenty of driftwood here Panama and was due to arrive later on 23 May. In the meantime, Jen and Gav finished up at Rocky Creek and headed back to Vancouver to await HRH Ruby The Landy.

There was time to enjoy the city, and hiring pedal bikes to get around a city’s landmarks is a great way of fitting more into your day. But now attention turns to Ruby, who was picked up on the morning of Jen’s birthday.

‘She started first time and clearly could not wait to get going again!’ says a proud and jubilant Jen. Celebrations continued with Canada Day on 1 July, on this occasion marking 150 years of

independence from Britain. Jen and Gav were in the midst of the festivities at Canada Place – quite literally the place to be.

‘Whilst we were in Vancouver, we had another change of plan!’ says Jen. ‘We decided that we didn’t want to clock up almost 7,000 miles travelling to the tip of Alaska and back, so we booked another cruise. It would take us over 14 nights, up the inside passage of Alaska and back, departing from Seattle.’

Departing date decided, our trio headed into the neighbouring state of Alberta, sampling the beautiful Rocky

Mountains and the national parks of Banff and Jasper. Jen was certainly prepared for the outdoors, equipped with bells and an air horn to deter any bears or wolves that may be stupid enough to tackle said damsel.

‘We visited the glorious Lake Louise, which is a turquoise glacier lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and we drove down the Bow Valley Parkway also blessed with stunning visuals,’ says Gav. ‘There were many places to stop along the way, like Johnston Canyon. We spotted a bear by the side of the road, too, eating some of its 25,000 calories a day.’

Right: Jen and Gav keeping busy on Rocky Creek, the vineyard they worked for over the course of five weeks Below: One impressive structure, this – it’s called the Kinsol Trestle

In Jasper National Park, Jen and Gav found their favourite campsite to date called Waterfowl Lakes. They drove down the Icefields Parkway, walked to the foot of the Columbia glacier, and Jen even immersed herself on a bear walk with park rangers, educating people on these magnificent creatures.

‘We had heard that there were numerous wildfires in British Columbia and that it had been declared a state of emergency. We decided we needed to head back and made for Vancouver prior to crossing the border into USA at the Peace Arch,’ explains Gav. ‘We spent a couple of days just outside

of Seattle, getting our stuff together for our Alaskan cruise and trying to explain to Ruby why we were leaving her again!’

Jen adds, ‘We have only scraped the surface of Canada and absolutely love it. The scenery, the people and the lifestyle have been incredible and we want to return one day and see a lot more.’

There is often a lot more depth to these destinations than you first realise. For Jen, Gav and eventually Ruby, they will be hoping the same can be said for the United States of America.

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Over the last couple of months, we’ve followed the re-trim of one of our own Defenders: a Td5 90 that didn’t have anything fundamentally wrong with its cabin, but thanks to the incredible design team and skilled technicians at Ruskin, it has been allowed to become so much more.

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott Now, as you’ll see over the next few pages, the re-trim has been completed, while a few other items have been fitted to help polish off what is now a very different place to sit from a few months ago.

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Below: Changing the locks is a fiddly job, requiring the removal of the door cards and detaching and reattaching the mechanism of view. There’s no question it’s easier to let rip and create something that is loud and flamboyant – it can be a lot more difficult to keep things subtle.’

Throw in the fact that Ruskin had the task of adhering to the age of the vehicle, and with each project they also consider the lifestyle of the customer, you can then see why their re-trims really are a tailored fit – everything is bespoke.

Paul adds, ‘In my opinion, the whole project is enjoyable, but the best part of any project is exceeding the customer’s expectations.

‘There was one aspect new for us this time around, that being the conversion of the front seats, which is something we hadn’t done before. Taking the original seats and manipulating them into a more comfortable and more stylish alternative has worked well.’

This will henceforth be another string on the ever-expanding Ruskin bow, and a service the company will now offer to prospective clients.

Colin is now a past client, which means we can get his view on what it’s like to live with a Ruskin interior.

Let’s be straight: he’s been suitably impressed, but there has even been a couple of surprises.

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‘If there is one thing that has struck me, it’s how surprisingly durable the interior is,’ says Colin. ‘I was nervous about the leather, using it day to day, clambering in and out of the cabin and how it might wear, but the leather protection Ruskin offer is amazing stuff.

I’ve been impressed with how easy it is to keep clean and tidy.’

Not only that, but a Ruskin Defender is proving to be a more versatile Defender. There are little design touches that are executed so well, they could be mistaken for factory-fitted accessories. The cubby box, for instance,

has improved cup holders, but also an additional two on the rear, giving passengers in the back something to wet their appetite with.

The revamped seats now have heating elements installed, a feature Colin is finding ever more useful as the days get shorter. And with the quality of the materials being introduced to the interior, namely the leather and alcantara, this is now an interior with added refinement and quieter manners. It all bodes well for those longer trips away.

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point. However, in terms of comfort when looking at the seats alone, Colin says, ‘There is no comparison over the original. They hold you better and provide more support; the whole vehicle isn’t just a visual enhancement, it really works, with the beauty more than just skin-deep.’

Some of the visual effects are down to a smattering of other products, aimed at putting the final polish on your Land Rover. These include the

aluminium gear knobs, door locks and interior door handles provided

by Croytec, along with their elegant clock surrounds that turn out to be a complete doddle to install.

We have been sent a smaller yet sportier steering wheel supplied by the good people at Momo to throw into the cabin as well, which Colin reports has made the vehicle develop a more positive steering feel, while the Croytec surrounds prove simple is

Below: Colin (left) receiving his certificate of authenticity from Steve, owner of Ruskin Design

often the most effective way when it comes to modifications.

‘The clock surrounds don’t look like an add-on,’ says Colin in disbelief, ‘Croytec have made something dull stand out.’

It’s a vehicle that already had plenty of admirers, but now even more onlookers are being charmed by the Ruskin Inside. With Ruskin, they certainly don’t do a job by halves, for example, even taking the time to re-trim the interior handle on the back door.

They realise that an interior is a massive part of the automotive experience, but they are so confident with the work they do, they will issue a 100% guarantee on their interiors for the lifetime of the vehicle under your ownership.

‘I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their skills and services to others,’ adds Colin. ‘People have already been popping their heads into the office having seen the Defender in the car park, enquiring about where they can get a similarly impressive cabin!’

Perhaps what is most impressive about the work Ruskin do is that they are able to take a working vehicle into another spectrum entirely. If you’re in the market for some new seats, a rejuvenated cabin or a re-trim of any description, well one word is all you need to remember: Ruskin.

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Naturally Asthmatic In focus: Land Rover 90/110 2.5 NA

1983-1990 £2000-£15000 The Stats 1985 Land Rover 90 2.5 NA Diesel • • • • • • • •

Power: 68 bhp Torque: 114lb ft 0-60: N/A Top speed: 55 mph (est.)

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here is no denying that Land Rover has had some questionable moments when you consider the engines they have produced over the years.

From the highs of the Tdi power plants to the dreadful 2.0-litre diesel that appeared in the Series II, it’s clear that you can’t win them all.

On this occasion, we’re assessing the pros and cons of the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated diesel that filled the engine bays of the Ninetys and One Tens in the mid-Eighties.

Andy Walker of Alex Engineering has had various encounters with this engine – so, any positives?

‘Well I can’t really say too many good things about the 2.5 diesel engine, other than it was a better engine than the 2.5-litre turbodiesel version that followed,’ admits Andy.

‘It was an improvement on the 2.25-litre engine in some ways – the

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unit it replaced after Land Rover called time upon its 26 years of service, but the 2.5 could suffer from the burning up of piston rings either due to the lack of oil changes or the rings not bedding in from new.’

So far, so terrible. But there must have been some use for the 2.5 NA, not least because the military used the engine into the mid-Nineties, opting for it over the 200Tdi. On a side note, Matt Allen, Pricing Manager for Adrian Flux, says, ‘The NA 90s are one of the most competitively priced vehicles for youngsters to get into for insurance, if they aren’t wanting to go down the modern car telematics/black box route. Expect prices to start from around £15/1600 for year one motoring.’

A word of warning, however – 12-seater versions can throw up some issues with certain insurers, so Matt advises checking with a specialist in-

surer before taking the plunge on your first policy.

Back to Andy, again, and it’s still not looking any better.

‘The 2.5 NA could also have a problem where the pre-combustion chamber inserts could come loose in the head. And the heads were prone to cracking too... And by modern diesel standards the 2.5 was lacking in power…’ Andy continues.

There is some reason to invest, though. On the old 2.25 engine, it used a ‘dreadful’ intake flap system to create a vacuum for the brake servo, while on the 2.5 there was an actual vacuum pump. That’s something at least.

Andy goes on, ‘They were the first engine made by Land Rover to have a cambelt. These didn’t give too much trouble, but changing them sometimes became an issue when bolts had rusted into the front of the engine.’

Other than that, Andy claims the 2.5

NA had a knack of wearing itself out in a frighteningly short amount of time.

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Series I (1948-1958)

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f you want to be the owner of a vehicle that oozes heritage like no other, then surely a Series I Land Rover is the way to go.

The Series I Land Rover – particularly in its 80” guise – is arguably the most sought after Land Rover for purists and collectors alike.

Its 1940’s engineering gives it a real charisma, but consequently, parts aren’t as readily available as they once

were. Restoration projects require deep pockets, but then a finished example will fetch mega bucks.

Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover, because with restored and cherished examples now retailing where they’re at, preservation is the aim of the game.

The rarer and earlier the vehicle, the higher the price tag gets. But can you really put a price on such an icon?

Series II/IIA (1958-1971)

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n 1958, the second-generation Land Rover was born and along came the barrel sides which we came to recognise on even the very last Defenders.

Today the Series II or IIA is a more affordable prospect than a Series I, yet it still carries much of that early charm that makes it a hit with enthusiasts.

The prices are on the increase, however, as these 50-year-old vehicles start to come into their own as a collector’s

item. A 2.25 petrol 88” would be our pick, as the diesel engines, certainly the 2.0-litre diesel, were underpowered and noisy.

The Series II/IIA carries a wider stance than its predecessor and adds an extra (thin) layer of refinement over the Series I. While the engines have excellent longevity, they need to have been maintained properly. Be thorough in your checks.

Series III (1971-1985)

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ollowing on from the Series IIA, the Series III emerged in 1971 with a few cosmetic tweaks to freshen up the model.

Headlights were shifted out to the wings in-line with new legislation and the dash received a bit of padding to hide the new safety bar across the top of the bulkhead – not sure it’s a five stars on the Euro NCAP scale, though.

The Series III wasn’t too dissimilar

to the Series II in mechanical terms, keeping the same 2.25-litre engines throughout its production, although in 1980 the 2.25 motors switched to a more durable five bearing setup.

The transmission also received syncromesh on all forward gears to make it easier to live with.

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

Lightweight (1968-1984)

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ossibly the ugly duckling of the Series Land Rover family – but that doesn’t mean to say you won’t find much love for the Series Lightweights.

These military-derived vehicles can be easily distinguished from the regular Series Land Rovers, with visibly more angular wings and a frontal appearance that does divide opinion on occasion.

To mimic the civvy Series ma-

chines, the SIII LWT – built from 1972 onwards – also had its headlights switched out to the wings.

These Series Lightweights throw up an extra dimension to Land Rover ownership, with military history and touches often machine-gunning the vehicle. It means you get a Land Rover that could have a few more stories to tell – and you have something that stands out from the crowd.

Forward Controls (1962-1978)

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nly serious enthusiasts need continue reading here. Ownership of any Forward Control is not for the faint-hearted.

These leviathans are expensive to run and trying to get hold of some of the parts can be, quite frankly, a bit of a nightmare! Clubs can help here, though, as is often the case with any Land Rover.

These vehicles offer substantial

payloads if that’s the sort of thing you’re after, but will also tick the boxes for huge, unnecessary and hilariously addictive fun.

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

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

£1400-£30000 Versions: 88”, 109”. 2.25 4cyl petrol (‘58-’71), 2.0 4cyl diesel (‘58-’61), 2.25 4cyl diesel (‘61-’71), 2.6 6cyl petrol (‘67-’71 (109” only)).

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

£1500-£25000 Versions: 88”, 109”. 2.25 4cyl petrol, 2.25 4cyl diesel. 2.6 6cyl petrol produced until 1980. Stage One V8 used detuned version of the 3.5 V8 (‘79-‘85).

Pros: Most affordable way into Series ownership, still has the Series pedigree, parts still widely available Cons: Not as desireable as earlier Series models

£2500-£25000 Versions: 88”. IIA (‘68-’72), III (‘72’84). 2.25 4cyl petrol engine.

Pros: Not like all the other Series Land Rovers out there, military background, uses lovely 2.25 petrol Cons: Styling isn’t to everyone’s taste, can be pricey owing to their rarity

£3100-£20000 Versions: Series IIA (‘62-’66), Series IIB (‘66-’72), 101 (‘72-’78). 2.6 6cyl petrol engines for IIA/IIB, 3.5 V8 petrol for 101.

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Ninety/One Ten (1983-1990)

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he icon of the 4x4 world. This is Land Rover at its best: a no nonsense workhorse that can also take you just about anywhere in the world.

Early examples of the Ninety and One Ten are worth keeping hold of, providing they’re in good condition – but you’ll be searching far and wide for examples that are.

This was the birth of the Defender, despite not being christened officially

until 1990, and as such these Land Rovers had coil-sprung suspension, new engines – although they were still terribly underwhelming – and offroad capability that has still yet to be matched today.

A very early 2.25 petrol 90 is a rare thing, and a beautiful one too. But perhaps try for a 2.5TD version with low miles and good history. They’re robust and as simple as they come.

Defender 200Tdi (1990-1994)

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n 1990, the Defender name emerged and with it a cementing of a legacy that already stretched back over 40 years. This was... is the best 4x4 by far.

It carried the Tdi badge for the first time and meant that no longer was a Defender being powered by a feeble hamster in a wheel.

If you’re in the market for a 200 Defender, though, you might get a 200 unit but it might not necessarily

be from a Defender. Replacing blown units with a Disco 200Tdi is popular, so check the arrangement of the turbo and manifold.

The 200Tdi is probably the best for off-roaders, so many of these vehicles will have been worked hard.

Some owners have now started restoring these vehicles, meaning a premium price – but can you really put a price on perfection...?

Defender 300Tdi (1994-1998)

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fter the 200 followed the 300Tdi. Essentially, this was a revised version of the predecessor – perhaps a little more refined – but still with the same durability.

These engines, providing they are properly maintained, can last for decades. Look around for one with full service history and you could find yourself a keeper.

Some Tdi Defenders have received

galvanised chassis and even bulkheads, and these are the type of Defender you should be after. A futureproof Landy.

By the time the 300Tdi came out, Land Rover was now giving the Defender power steering as standard and disc brakes all-round. It’s the little things after all.

Arguably the company’s greatest engine, balancing performance and practicality. The Defender in its prime.

Defender Td5 (1998-2007)

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ollowing on from the Tdi era, Land Rover issued the Defender with its Td5 engine from 1998 to 2007.

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

Remaps, EGR valve deletes and uprated intercoolers are a few examples

of what many have been subject to.

Lots of power doesn’t always mean happy faces.

The rear of the chassis has frequently been called into question, so protect the rear crossmember if it’s in good shape, or else face the consequences.

With minimal electrics, the Td5 Defender is still a DIY machine and you’ll be working on one of Land Rover’s most notable masterpieces.

Defender TDCi (2007-2016)

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he last of the Defenders were fitted with Ford Transit engines – first the 2.4 TDCi, followed by the 2.2 TDCi, brought in to meet Euro V emission standards and keep the Defender alive for another few years.

Sadly, these engines denoted the Defender’s swansong, the twilight of its days. They were fitted with six-speed gearboxes, still had phenomenal offroad capability and even made the

Defender a nice place to be. But they were still very much Defenders.

The era of blinging also began and you can find special editions out there costing obscene amounts of money.

You will pay a premium for these Defenders, especially since the end of production. But if you can grab a 2.2 TDCi and start preserving it now, you may well never see depreciation. We’re no financial advisors, though...

£2000-£15000 Versions: Ninety (‘84-’90), One Ten, 127 (‘83-’90). 2.25 4cyl petrol (‘83-’85), 3.5 V8 (‘83-’90), 2.5NA 4cyl diesel (‘84-’90), 2.5 4cyl petrol (‘85-’90), 2.5TD (‘86-’90).

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

£3200-£25000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (19901994). 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: Legendary off-road, one of the very best engines, old-school electrics Cons: Genuine Defender 200Tdi units are getting rare, many have been used hard, corrosion

£3500-£20000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (19941998). 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel.

Pros: A slightly more refined Tdi powerplant, the best?

Cons: Erm... erm... hmm, this is hard

£4000-£20000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (19982007). Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel.

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

£10000-£35000 Versions: Defender 90, 110, 130 (20072016). 2.4 TDCi (‘07-’12), 2.2 TDCi (‘12-’16).

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

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Freelander 1 (1997-2006)

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

With examples attainable from as little as £500, the Freelander 1 represents a cheap gateway into Landy ownership.

There are a few issues to be aware of, though, such as the viscous coupling, which is expensive to replace and can

be upset by simply having mismatched tyres on your axles.

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

The V6 is thirsty and the 2.0Di is gutless, so opt for a TD4 – but check the condition of the injectors first. Buy an FL1 and you even get a Landy that’s decent off-road and doesn’t carry the usual trait of rusting after five minutes.

Freelander 2 (2006-2015)

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ost people will turn their noses up at Freelanders because they’re not properly recognised as true Land Rovers. But while you should turn your nose up at the FL1, the Freelander 2 actually makes for a much smarter proposition than you may think.

Because of it being replaced by the Discovery Sport, the FL2 is now an affordable option that still offers good levels of refinement, a strong 2.2-litre

four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and a level of practicality that means it can make for a great family vehicle. Plus it’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there.

Prices are now falling thanks to the Freelander name disappearing from the production line, but for £10,000 you can now get a capable all-rounder that is actually pretty adept off-road and yet still economical to run.

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£500-£3000 Versions: 1.8 4cyl petrol (‘97-’05), 2.0Di 4cyl diesel (‘97-’00), TD4 2.0 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘00-’06), 2.5i V6 petrol (‘00-’05).

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

£3700-£20000 Versions: 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel, available in two- or four-wheel drive, 3.2 V6 petrol (‘07-’09).

Pros: Better off-road than you may anticipate, reliability, refinement, economy of diesel engine Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing

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Range Rover Classic (1970-1996)

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he Range Rover Classic is one of those vehicles that you could theoretically still use everyday in the 21st Century.

If you’re running a V8, however, that may not be such a wise idea. Classic Range Rovers still provide a relatively refined and great drive today, but they can be thirsty if you’re not in one of the various turbo-diesel examples.

That said, if you own one and it’s

in good condition – look after it, as it will only appreciate. These vehicles are popular with collectors.

Unfortunately, in terms of spare parts, many have succumb to corrosion or have been abused off-road to the point of no return.

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

Range Rover P38A (1994-2002)

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any people believe the P38A Range Rover to be a bit of a menace – and often it’s completely justified. Lights on the dashboard, air suspension failure, head gasket failure... the list can really continue.

Still, it’s not all doom and gloom with the P38. In fact, if you find one in good working order, it’s sensational.

Service history is a must, and if you’re going to own one then some

diagnostic equipment is going to be a better companion than a spanner.

Avoid the diesel variant as the engine was adopted from a BMW saloon and isn’t up to the task of the extra weight a Range Rover carries.

Go for a 4.6 HSE, it’s actually more economical than the 4.0 V8 and you’ll get all the toys (working or not). Or you could try and find an anniversary model or even a Holland & Holland...

Range Rover L322 (2002-2012)

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ompared to the P38, the L322 Range Rover was a saint. Generally. Its electronic aids were far less temperamental and it delivered a new level of luxury to four-wheeled motoring.

The Td6 receives mixed reviews: some say it’s underpowered while others say it’s the best of the bunch.

Common sense would steer you towards a TDV8, either the 3.6 or 4.4, but these are the L322s holding out

for strong money. Notably, the petrol V8s are lingering with very appealing price tags, but don’t think running one would be cheap.

As with many 21st Century Land Rovers, they have lost their accessability for the home mechanic. Drivetrain faults are becoming more frequent, so you need to look for that FSH. As a car, however, it’s probably all the car you’ll ever need.

Range Rover L405 (2012-present)

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f you want the very best in automotive luxury, then look no further.

The latest incarnation of Land Rover’s flagship Range Rover weighs a whopping 400kg less than its predecessor thanks to the use of an aluminium body, which helps on mpg – although owning one of these suggests that your cash flow isn’t particularly an issue.

This is the last word in elegance and majestic motoring. All the engines

supply copious amounts of power to your right foot, while the L405 hasn’t lost any of its off-road pedigree... even if taking one off-road is like asking your alcoholic friend to a wine-testing session. They could comfortably partake, but probably shouldn’t.

Prices are still only right for Premier League footballers and people with a link to the royal family. If you fit into that category, then we envy you.

RR Sport 1 (2005-2013)

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uch of the Range Rover Sport was borrowed from the Disco 3, in fact it shared virtually identical underpinnings, whereas today’s RR Sport uses actual Range Rover foundations.

Nevertheless, Land Rover put a Range Rover in a tracksuit and attempted to make a handler out of it. To some extent they succeeded, although it’s no sports car despite what it says on the back of the vehicle.

It can play the leisure vehicle very well, though, and will go off-road like the best of them.

If you’re going to buy one, then you need to love it for itself, becausse a Discovery of the same era is more practical, while a full-fat Range Rover is always going to carry an extra layer of prestige.

They’re still a good all-rounder, though, and now relatively affordable.

£1500-£50000+ Versions: Two-door (‘70-’85), four-door (‘81-’96), LSE (‘92-’96). 3.5 V8 petrol (‘70-’86), 3.5 EFI V8 petrol (‘86-’89), 3.9 EFi V8 (‘89-’96), 2.4 VM turbo-diesel (‘86-’92), 200Tdi (‘92-’94), 300Tdi (‘94-’96).

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

£600-£11000 Versions: 4.0 V8 petrol, 4.6 V8 petrol, 2.5 6cyl turbo-diesel.

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

Cons: Electrics. Nuff said

£4000-£40000 Versions: 3.0 Td6 (‘02-’06), 4.4 V8 petrol (‘02-’07), 3.6 TDV8 (‘06-’10), 4.4 TDV8 (‘10-’12), 4.2 supercharged V8 petrol (‘05-’09), 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol (‘09-’12).

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

£45000-£150000 Versions: 3.0 TDV6, 4.4 SDV8, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 3.0 SDV6 hybrid (‘14-present).

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

£7000-£40000 Versions: 2.7 TDV6 (‘05-’09), 3.0 TDV6 (‘09-’11), 3.0 SDV6 (‘11-’12), 4.4 V8 petrol (‘05-’07), 3.6 TDV8 (‘07’10), 4.2 supercharged V8 (‘05-’09), 5.0 supercharged V8 (‘09-’12).

Pros: Decent performance from both engines and chassis, a lot of car for your money Cons: Not as practical as a Disco, not as prestigious as a proper Rangey

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RR Sport 2 (2013-present)

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he second-generation Range Rover Sport has also been on a diet to save over 400kg, just like the daddy Range Rover.

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

Some won’t like the vulgar and flamboyant posture, while others will adhere to the smart, yet mean styling.

But no one can knock the Sport for its

performance. It feels incredibly light for such a big car, and if you’ve robbed a bank and can afford the SVR version, it’s as good round a race track as it is on a green lane.

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

RR Evoque (2011-present)

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hen the Range Rover Evoque was launched, it signalled Jaguar Land Rover’s intent on hitting the mass market. And given that the Evoque is their fastest-selling vehicle to-date, they’ve clearly done the job.

That doesn’t mean it’s a hit with purists. They don’t much like the fact Victoria Beckham was involved in the designing of it, nor that it is the polar opposite to a Defender.

It’s actually still a capable thing off-tarmac, but it would rather not go down that route. Nevertheless, it is economical by Land Rover standards and because there are so many out there, they have decent residuals.

Go for a five-door with the new Ingenium engine, and make it the 4WD version. The 2WD model may be eco-friendly but what is a Range Rover without four-wheel drive?

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

Range Rover Sport SVR 5.0 supercharged V8 (‘15-present).

Pros: Feels light considering weight, engines, almost as luxurious as its bigger brother Cons: You’ll need deep pockets

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

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

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Evoque Convertible (2016-present)

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alk about niche markets: here’s a four-wheel-drive SUV that also doubles up as a convertible – go figure.

It’s not going to appeal to a great number of people, and those who do like the cut of its jib will have to contend with a driving experience that is inferior to the regular Evoque, and the likelihood of a few more head scratches regarding practicality.

The only real upside is that of the

electrically-foldable roof, which does at least improve the vehicle’s exterior when slid back out of sight.

You’ll also be in relatively exclusive company when owning this car, and it’s only available in the higher trim levels of the Evoque stable.

All that aside, you’ll have probably the most capable and versatile convertible the world has ever seen. This is not just a soft-top for the summer.

Range Rover Velar (2017-present)

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nd so the Range Rover family welcomes its fourth model, confidently making it the most prominent of Land Rover’s sub brands.

It’s a vehicle we will be giving our driven verdict on in the very near future, but for the meantime, we do know this much: the Velar is a fine-looking craft and is based upon the same architecture as the Jaguar F-Pace.

It has greater off-road ability than the aforementioned (good for Green Oval enthusiasts) and it is available with a wide choice of engines, most of which combine good economy with usable everyday performance.

The interior is Land Rover’s most advanced cabin to date, with other models expected to follow the Velar in due course. Other than that, you do pay a premium for the suave looks...

Discovery 1 (1989-1998)

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he earliest version of the Discovery was aimed purely at providing a middle ground between the agricultural Defender and the luxury, upper-class Range Rover.

It carried much of the Defender’s capabilities, but added more refinement and a driving experience more suitable to families – but without a Range Rover price tag.

Blessed with the same wonderful

Tdi engines, the Discovery saved Land Rover and hit back at offerings from other nations by being an affordable all-rounder. And that still holds true even today.

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

Discovery 2 (1998-2004)

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ollowing on from the first-generation Discovery, in 1998 Land Rover gave its family SUV some minor cosmetic tweaks and a whole new power unit in the shape of the Td5.

The engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s a strong performer out of the box, although it does lend itself to being tuned – just make sure any mods have been done properly. You can also buy a V8, but

the fuel bill isn’t going to be welcome, plus they’re more temporamental.

Unlike on the D1, its the chassis that’s the problem, not the body. We all know that Discos make for a great tow car, and consequently many of the rear chassis on D2s have dipped their rears into the sea. Not all of them live to tell the tale...

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

Discovery 3/4 (2004-present)

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he Discovery went through a dramatic revamp for its launch in 2004, but it came out the other side as one hell of a vehicle.

Greatly improved in terms of power and refinement, the Disco 3 received the relatively economical 2.7 TDV6 engine (although the thirsty 4.4 V8 petrol was an option) and became the first Land Rover to be given Terrain Response. If you need one vehicle in

your life, this could be the one that ticks the most boxes at once.

Be weary of maintenance costs, especially as you approach the 105,000mile/seven-year mark that means the timing belt is due – it’s a body-off job!

The 3.0 TDV6 and SDV6 engines are even better, with monumental amounts of torque. Luxury has also increased significantly in later examples.

A later SDV6 model is best.

£35000-£55000 Versions: TD4 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel (180hp), SD4 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel (240hp), Si4 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol (240hp).

Pros: One of the very few ways you can get open-top thrills in a Land Rover Cons: Heavier, less practical, less economical and worse to drive than hard-top Evoque

£44000-£90000 Versions: D180 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel, D240 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel, D300 3.0-litre 6cyl turbo-diesel, P250 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, P300 2.0-litre 4cyl petrol, P380 3.0-litre 6cyl petrol.

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

Cons: Could hurt the bigger Sport and L405. Prices stretch to near £100K

£500-£5000 Versions: 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘89-’94), 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘94-’98), 3.5 V8 (‘89-’93), 3.9 V8 (‘94-’98).

Pros: Almost as every bit as good as the Defender off-road, price, practicality Cons: The body rusts like it’s been doused in sea water

£1000-£6000 Versions: Td5 2.5 5cyl turbo-diesel, 4.0 V8.

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

£5800-£40000 Versions: 2.7 TDV6, 4.4 V8 (‘04’09), 3.0 TDV6 (‘09-’12), 3.0 SDV6 (‘12-present).

Pros: Off-road capability, usability for every occasion, luxury on later models, torque of 3.0-litre engines Cons: Maintenance costs, air compressor on D3s, D4s not so cheap

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Discovery 5 (2017-present)

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aunched just a couple of months ago, this latest Discovery is still yet to hit the UK roads on mass.

Land Rover needed to improve economy in particular with this edition of the Disco, and having chopped 480kg from the kerbweight, it would seem their proficiency in the use of lightweight technologies is only getting better and better.

We’ve yet to drive the latest Discov-

ery, but expectations are high – especially as this will be Land Rover’s most capable SUV in production.

New engines look promising on paper, and Land Rover has listened to customers regarding the infotainment system. It will remain to be seen whether the changes have quenched the thirst of the critics, though.

We reckon the base Sd4 model could turn out to provide all you really need.

£43500-£76000 Versions: 2.0 Sd4, 3.0 Td6, 3.0 Si6 (‘16-present).

Pros: Most technologically-advanced Land Rover to-date, keeps Discovery practicality Cons: Not many can afford one currently, easy to mistake for D Sport

Discovery Sport (2015-present)

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rought in to replace the Freelander 2, the Discovery Sport was the vehicle that turned the Discovery brand into a family.

It has come to be so much more than a re-badged Freelander, though.

For starters, the Discovery Sport has seven seats (just), drives better than a Freelander 2 and is now more refined thanks to the Ingenium Td4 engine.

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substantial units of the baby Disco, now even matching the Evoque for pace as one of the fastest-selling vehicles they make.

It’s a more usable vehicle than the Evoque, though, and carries less of the feministic stigma that often surrounds the Evoque.

Grab a cleverly-spec’d SE Tech for a car that can be as practical as a daddy Disco, but for a more attractive price.

£28000-£50000 Versions: SD4 2.2 4cyl turbo-diesel (Jan ‘15 - Aug‘15), TD4 Ingenium 2.0 4cyl turbo-diesel (Aug ‘15 onwards).

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

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Series I 86” 2.0-litre Petrol (1956). Solid chassis, bulkhead.

Starts on the button. Original engine. Gas conversion. Brakes need an overhaul. £12500.

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. 07989 869250 11/17

Series II 88” Soft Top (1960).

98,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘18.

2.25 petrol. Tax exempt. Runs extremely well, reliable. Owned for 11 years. Garaged. Many new parts. £4250. Rochester, Kent.

07973 212211 11/17

Series IIA 88” 2.5 Tdi (1969).

69,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Tax exempt. Recent improvements: reconditioned engine, clutch, new starter motor, springs.

Overdrive. £5900. Northampton. 07711 381216 03/17

Series II 88” Soft Top (1960).

Galvanised chassis, 200Tdi engine, resprayed body, Syncro slickshift, Wright Off-Road Acoustic Mat System, tax exempt. £POA. Mid Wales. 07580 394885 11/17

Series III 88” 2.25 petrol (1977). 87,000 miles. MOT April ‘18. Four-speed, no overdrive.

Good brakes, tidy cab, recently hand-painted, free-wheeling hubs. £7850. St Albans, Herts.

07851 048827 12/17

Series III 88” CSW (1983).

52,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. 2.25 petrol w/overdrive. Bulkhead and chassis rust-free. Undersealed. Bodywork, interior good. £8000. Blackpool, Lancashire.

07543 671394 07/17

Series III 109” Station Wagon (1972). 22,758 miles. MOT July ‘18. 2.5 NA diesel, Kenlowe fan.

Chassis, bulkhead excellent.

New radiator. Free-wheeling hubs. £5800 ono. Nottingham.

07833 684472 10/17

Series IIA Lightweight (1969).

Stripped and rebuilt in 2005, including engine. Needs resto now, chassis, bulkhead in good order. Fairey o/drive. Tax exempt. £4750 ono. Coventry, West Mids. 07931 138919 04/17

Series I 86” (1954). 94,750 miles. MOT July ‘17. Very original.

Lots of work done – some by Jake Wright: full wiring harness, carb overhauled, rear leafs. £12000 ono. Keighley, West Yorks. 07957 101510 02/17

Series IIA 88”. Bought as project, no time to start it.

Needs new gearbox. Ideal resto.

Body in good condition. Tax exempt. Great potential. £3000.

Keighley near Bradford, West Y’shire. 07455 050240 08/17

Series IIA 88” (1962). 2.25 petrol. Tax exempt. New clutch, master and slave. New exhaust, props, rear diff, distributor, wiper motors. Free-wheeling hubs. £4000 ono. Huddersfield, West Yorks. 07545 889108 10/17

Series IIA 88” (1964). MOT May ‘18. 2.25 petrol. Not ex-MOD, just camo paint. Professionally renovated. Rebuilt engine, galv chassis, replaced bulkhead. £8000 ono. Hassocks, West Sussex. 07795 102181 12/17

Series III 109” Ex-MoD (1980).

2,340 miles. MOT June ‘18.

Fully restored. First registered in 2001. 2.25 petrol. New brakes and cylinders. New outriggers, wiring loom. £4500. Wisbech, Cambs. 07958 635232 11/17

Series III 88” Soft Top 2.5 Petrol (1983). MOT March ‘18. Very original. Deep Bronze Green.

Floor matting front and rear.

New bench seats. Free-wheeling hubs. £7500 ovno. Salisbury, Wiltshire. 07825 942845 06/17

Series III 109” Ex-MOD (1983).

21,502 miles. MOT July ‘18. 2.25 petrol. 24v. New exhaust, brake pipes and cylinders. New starter motor, outriggers, shocks. Wolf rims. £3500 ono. Fakenham, Norfolk. 07470 052611 12/17

Defender 90 Tdi Off-Roader (1995). 150,000 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. Chassis, bulkhead both received repairs. Lifted, caged, ARB locker, HD parts, plus lots more. £6000. Soham, Cambridgeshire.

07740 179759 12/17

Series IIA 88” 2.25 Diesel (1967). MOT Jan ‘18. Galvanised chassis. Fairey overdrive. Dixon Bate adjustable tow bar. New door tops, bottoms, side skirts.

Matching VINs. £3300. Rochester, Kent. 07478 116660 11/17

Series IIA 88” (1964). Very original. 2.25 petrol, original exterior, elephant hide seats.

Chassis needs replacing, bulkhead TLC. No MOT or tax. £2500 ono. Hagley, Worcestershire.

07860 259442 06/17

Series IIA 88” (1969). MOT Dec ‘17. Solid bulkhead, chassis. Tax exempt. 2.25 diesel. Free-wheeling hubs. New rad, HD batt, door tops, master cylinder. £4250 ono. Haltwhistle, Northumberland. 07572 775124 12/17

Series IIA 88” (1965). Owned

by British Steel till ‘94. Full resto on good original chassis.

Professional respray. Every part is new or refurb’d. Full MOT. £9250. Nottinghamshire.

07791 461223 09/17

Series III 109” 2.6-litre 6cyl Petrol (1978). 39,000 genuine miles. Rare model with straightsix. One owner from new. MOT until Dec ‘17. Dry stored from new. £6995. Doncaster, South Yorks. 07703 728758 09/17

Series III 88” 2.25 Petrol (1981). 11 months’ MOT. Full ground-up nut and bolt rebuild.

Richards galv chassis, bulkhead.

Engine, gearbox, hubs rebuilt.

Resprayed. £7500. Mid Essex.

07484 622135 09/17

Series III 109” (1978). 69,102 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. 2.25 diesel.

Safari roof, Fairey overdrive.

Roof rack. Good tyres. Chassis, bulkhead, x-member good. £3495 ono. Loughborough, Leics. 07731 470145 12/17

Defender 90 Td5 (2001).

120,000 miles. Two owners, well maintained and serviced. Good tyres, tow bar, spots. Contact Percy’s Garage. £POA. Cloughjordan, Tipperary, Ireland.

00353 872 247 913 10/17

Series III 88” (1972). 56,500 miles. MOT May ‘18. FSH. Restored. New rear chassis, springs, lights, brakes, carb. Rewired.

Waxoyled. Spare wheels, two keys. £8500 ono. Retford, Notts.

07907 740327 11/17

Series III 109” Hard Top (1981). 46,898 miles. MOT May ‘18. Rebuilt bulkhead, lots of new parts. Iveco 2.5 diesel.

Resprayed. Good chassis, no welding. £5000 ono. Plymouth, Devon. 07790 910283 09/17

Defender 90 300Tdi (1997).

127,000 miles. MOT’d. New clutch kit, rear x-member, EGR deleted, boost pin. Chassis and bulkhead mint. Standard farm vehicle. £4000. Saltburn, North Yorks. 07866 116735 10/17

Series III 88” 2.25 Diesel (1972). 73,000 miles. MOT Feb ‘18. Galvanised chassis, coil spring suspension, disc brakes all round, overdrive. Tax exempt. £4000. Southport, Merseyside.

07985 742855 09/17

Series III 88” Lightweight HalfTon (1973). LHD. Spent most of life in Spain: chassis never welded. Body clean, straight.

Diesel fitted, 2.25 petrol included. SORN. £8500. Worksop, Notts. 07761 706729 03/17

Land Rover 90 Hard Top (1989). Tdi engine fitted.

140,000 miles. MOT June ‘17, no advisories. PSH. New steering box ‘14, x-member welded. £6500 ono. Corwen, North Wales. 07805 478461 05/17

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Series III 88” (1974). 46,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘18. Three previous owners. Tax exempt. Two keys. Matching numbers. Bulkhead and chassis solid. Lots of new parts: alternator, battery, distributor, starter solenoid. £11500. Stockport, Greater Manchester. 07950 403179 12/17

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Land Rover 90 Disco 200Tdi (1985). 103,374 miles. Full MOT. Disco ‘box, RR axles. Steel wheels inc. Acoustic matting.

Solid bulkhead, chassis, x-member. £4000 ono. Salisbury, Wiltshire. 07708 944951 10/17

Defender 90 Ex-MoD (1992).

85,000 miles. 2.5 N/A diesel.

Exportable to USA. Power steering. Exceptional condition.

Repair plates in footwell. New seats in rear. £9995. Rochester, Kent. 07513 249895 07/17

Defender 90 200Tdi Ex-Military (1991). 112,000 miles.

Listing mainly for interest, but will sell at a good price. Happy to receive offers. £5200 ono.

Carnoustie, Scotland. 07873 626767 09/17

Defender 90 Td5 (1998).

116,100 miles. MOT Sept ‘17.

Excellent condition throughout, including both the chassis and bulkhead. £8000. Ormskirk, Lancashire. 07868 035910 06/17

Land Rover 90 CSW (1986).

147,600 miles. MOT April ‘18.

Chassis, bulkhead in VGC. Engine and gearbox good. Clean and tidy vehicle. Tow bar. £6950.

Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 07800 819052 09/17

Defender TDCi Hard Top XS (2012). 56,000 miles. MOT Dec ‘17. Nappa leather. LED lights.

KBX grille and vents. Black chequer plate. BFGs. £23500 ono. Doncaster, South Yorks.

07979 365455 12/17

Land Rover 90 2.5TD (1987).

MOT Sept ‘18. Good chassis.

Lifted. Polybushes. Four good All-Terrains. Bulkhead needs welding, but repair panels are included. £2950 ono. Penicuik, Scotland. 07856 484069 12/17

Defender 300Tdi (1995).

Full MOT. Panoramic windows.

Raptor paintwork. LEDs, chequer plate, uprated brakes, suspension, steering damper. Guards. £6495 ono. Liverpool, Merseyside. 07544 907273 12/17

Defender 90 Tdi (1995). MOT March ‘18. Fully rebuilt with new chassis coated in Buzzweld. Lifted, sliders, dislo’ cones, guards, winch, cage, LEDs, bucket seats. £10000. Rhyl, North Wales.

07803 359482 10/17

Defender 90 300Tdi (1995).

MOT Oct ‘17. BFG ATs, modulars, bucket seats, CB radio, cubby box, snorkle. Lifted. Steering guard, winch bumper. High lift jack. £4750. Manchester.

07949 280663 03/17

Land Rover 90 Ex-MOD (1986).

74,467 miles. MOT April ‘18. Disco 200Tdi. Overhauled gearbox, new shocks, turrets, water pump, discs and pads. £6400 ono.

Darlington, County Durham.

07930 546763 12/17

Land Rover 90 2.5TD (1989).

79,890 miles. One owner. Galv chassis. Drivetrain in good order.

Bulkhead is rotten, needs repair.

Bought as resto, no time. £3800.

Shipton-on-Stour, Warwickshire. 07789 602186 12/17

Land Rover 90 (1986). 245,420 miles. MOT Sept ‘18. Galv chassis, rebuilt 2.5 diesel engine.

Snorkel, light bar, chequer plate and winch. Good history. £7500 ono. Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear.

07864 312691 12/17

Defender 90 300Tdi (1994).

151,000 miles. New rear x-member. Internal roll cage, refurb’d g’box, new brakes, starter motor, batteries. Lifted, winch, HD bumper. £5000 ono.

York. 07415 401133 09/17

Land Rover 90 Hard Top 200Tdi (1985). 94,000 miles.

All MOTs. Current MOT till March ‘18. Galv chassis and bulkhead.

Futureproof. Superb 200Tdi Defender engine. £5500 ono.

Chester. 01244 570873 12/17

Defender 90 2.4 TDCi Hard Top (2010). 51,000 miles. MOT June ‘18. Very good tyres – BFG All-Terrains. No rust. Chassis just waxoyled. £12500 plus VAT. Hawes, North Yorkshire. 07794 414919 10/17

LR 90 Ex-Military (1986).

136,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Decommissioned in 2000. Disco 200Tdi, power steering. New cambelt, water pump, batt, susp. £5950. Brierley Hill, West Mids.

07580 598591 09/17

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Discovery 200Tdi (1991). 42,000 miles. One lady owner. Manual. Commissioned by Lookers, Chelmsford. Garaged from new. £16000 ono. Stapleford Tawney, Essex. 07891 546739 11/17

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Defender 90 200Tdi (1993).

141,927 miles. MOT May ‘18.

New doors, bonnet, bumper and steering wheel. Wide arches, treated chassis, BFGs. KBX grille.

Resprayed. £6500. Spalding, Lincs. 07497 080533 12/17

Defender 110 Td5 DC Spectre Project (2002). 124,000 miles.

Puma bonnet, Mach 5 rims, 33” tyres, lifted, wider arches, Superwinch. Good engine. Long MOT. £9000. Basingstoke, Hants.

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Defender 110 Td5 (2004).

147,730 miles. Boost wheels, original steels included. New turbo, intercooler, Disco transfer box. Chassis never welded. £7900. Filey, North Yorkshire.

07712 679318 07/17

Discovery 2 Td5 GS (2001).

142,000 miles. MOT June ‘18.

Auto. New turbo, EGR blanked, remapped, coil spring conv. ACE removed. 7 seats. Few age-related marks. £2695. Halstead, Essex. 07815 518580 09/17

Discovery 2 Td5 (2002).

109,500 miles. MOT Aug ‘18 – no advisories. Full service history. Manual. Five seats. Extensive service history. Remapped. £2600. Falkirk, Scotland.

07738 319082 10/17

110 200Tdi (1986). 181,657 miles. MOT June ‘18. Disco engine. New parts: starter motor, alternator, lift pump, water pump, cambelt, rad, rear quarter chassis & more. £4995. Selston, Notts. 07398 103184 10/17

Defender 110 200Tdi (1993).

180,000 miles. Lots of history.

Maintained by LR technician.

Galv bulkhead, new cyl head, timing belt, water pump, rear 1/4 chassis, battery. £4750. East Sussex. 07850 178881 07/17

Defender 110 Td5 (2004).

124,000 miles. MOT June ‘17.

New tyres. Very good condition for the year. Drives very well.

Recommend viewing. £7950 ono. Oxford. 07805 931368 (no texts please) 07/17

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1997).

176,417 miles. MOT July ‘18.

Auto. Lifted, HD winch, mud tyres, turbo replaced last year.

Skimmed head. Small leak from steering box. £1500. Wales.

07739 071244 10/17

Discovery 2 Td5 Expedition (1999). 150,000 miles. MOT April ‘18. Roof tent, awning included. Superwinch, OME dampers, Remap. £6999.

Wellington, Somerset. 07788 954647 07/17

Defender 110 300Tdi SW (1997). 147,000 miles. MOT June ‘18. PSH. New fuel tank, cambelt, rear crossmember, water pump, radiator. £7995 ono.

Boncath, South West Wales.

07375 658782 08/17

Defender 110 200Tdi Tipper (1990). 12 months’ MOT. Recent service with cambelt and fuel tank changed. Ready for work or play. Snorkel. £6250.

Macclesfield, Cheshire. 07850 114333 09/17

Land Rover 110 Ex-MOD (1989). 181,000 miles. Rover V8 (from new) with LPG. Needs recommissioning and a new rear chassis. Good winter project. £2250 ono. Blackburn, Lancashire. 07834 800419 12/17

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1995).

193,400 miles. MOT Dec ‘17.

33” tyres, body lift kit, guards, light bar, snorkel, upgraded suspension, winch and bumper.

Extended arches. £2000. Irvine, Scotland. 07919 152201 10/17

Discovery 2 4.6 V8 Trail Edition (2004). LHD. Rattle in the engine, but still drives. Rare vehicle. US version of G4 truck.

Roof lining sagging. £3000 spares or repairs. Basingstoke, Hants. 07479 210200 12/17

Defender 110 Td5 CSW (2001).

217,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Recent service, head gasket changed. Refurb’d injectors, new rear x-member. Polybushed.

Vented discs. £10450. Bridport, Dorset. 07909 522435 07/17

Defender 110 Double Cab 2.4 TDCi (2008). 36,419 miles.

MOT June ‘17. Castor-corrected radius arms, cranked rears. Dislo cones. Reinforced steering rods. £18000. Bradford, West Yorkshire. 07555 231238 06/17

Land Rover 110 V8 CSW. Coil sprung, pre-facelift model.

Very good, original condition.

Owned by us for 26 years. Many accessories. New MOT. £7500.

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

01932 245372 12/17

Discovery 1 200Tdi (1990).

150,020 miles. MOT June ‘17.

Two owners from new. SORN. VGC. Slight corrosion under bonnet. Heater, central locking broken. £1900. Swindon, Wiltshire. 07973 108282 07/17

Discovery 2 Td5 (2002).

122,000 miles. FSH. Auto. Gun metal grey with black cloth trim.

Excellent condition. Rear passenger door not opening. Seven seats. £3495. Blakeney, Norfolk.

07768 706650 10/17

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1998).

142,000 miles. MOT June ‘18.

Auto. Recon’d head and gasket, EGR blanked. Headlining is sagging, but generally solid vehicle. £1400. Solihull, Warwickshire.

07891 430624 10/17

Discovery 2 Td5 ES Premium (2004). 126,000 miles. Auto.

Waxoyled. Stage 1 remap. New front window regulators, air-con re-gassed. Never towed. Cream leather. £5295. Fleet, Hampshire. 07419 748026 10/17

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1998).

169,000 miles. Overhauled rear: new rear x-member, boot floor, boot sides, fuel tank cradle and rear arches. New tyres, brakes. £1600 ono. Hexham, Northumberland. 07500 042358 07/17

Discovery 300Tdi Overlander (1994). 270,000 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. Manual. Mantec snorkel and wading kit, guards, polybushed, HD susp, roof rack, inverter. £2400 ono. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. 07769 166361 12/17

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Manual. Minor front damage.

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RR P38 2.5 DSE Manual (1997). 145,000 miles. MOT April ‘18. Air susp reset tool included. New oil pipes, fuel pipes, water pump, starter motor, oil intercooler. £1495. Lewes, East Sussex. 07776 207536 09/17

RR Classic 2dr A Suffix (1972).

36,000 miles. 3.5 V8. 11 months’ MOT. Two new A’ suffix wings inc. Spare bonnet. Overdrive.

Needs some money spending on it. £16500. Bromley, London.

07757 733878 11/17

RR P38 4.0 V8 Westminster Edition (2002). 106,000 miles.

MOT Sept ‘17. One of 200. Auto.

Three owners. New camshaft, water pump. Cosmetic areas resprayed. £13150. Ware, Herts.

07780 000678 09/17

Discovery 2 Td5 (2001).

162,000 miles. MOT June ‘18.

Auto. Alarm, towbar, seven seats. Service history. New head gasket, rear chassis replaced in June. £2750. Buxton, Derbyshire. 07861 642371 12/17

Range Rover P38 4.0 HSE V8 (2001). 125,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘18. Auto. FSH. Black leather, heated seats, climate and cruise control. New exhaust, discs, pads, HT leads. £2300. Bradford, Yorks. 07974 600958 11/17

RR Classic 6.2 V8 TD (1994).

133,338 miles. MOT May ‘18.

Pick-up conversion. Manual.

Air susp. New inner wing, sills, x-member, 3mm steel floor. £10000 ono. Ellistown, Leicestershire. 07983 991730 08/17

RR Classic 3.5 V8 (1982).

42,500 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Manual. Totally original.

Stunning condition. 100% rustfree chassis and body. Waxoyled. £22995. Lutterworth, Leicestershire. 07834 639943 06/17

Discovery 2 4.0 V8 ES Auto (1999). 92,464 miles. MoT Aug ‘17. Work done: new springs, brakes, shocks, fuel pump, HT leads, spark plugs, heater and lots more. £2700 ono. Birmingham. 07548 676160 09/17

Range Rover P38 TD6 (2001).

MOT Jan ‘18. dHSE converted to TD6 in 2007 by Rally Raid.

Auto. FSH. Previously owned by LR. Fully working susp. £3000.

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. 01833 640808 06/17

RR P38 4.6 V8 Vogue SE (2001). 120,000 miles. MoT Sept ‘17. Cream leather, high gloss black cappings. Integrated sat-nav. LPG. New tyres, battery and air susp’. £3450. Gloucester.

07467 244563 10/17

Freelander 1 TD4 (2005).

57,000 miles. Long MOT, just serviced. 300Tdi., one of a kind.

FSH. Exceptional wagon, almost like new. Genuine 38-40mpg.

Never towed. £3750. Stirling, Scotland. 07731 854617 12/17

Freelander

Defender 90 ‘98R’ 175K miles. Alli + BFG Tyres.

Repainted. Good runner. £6495.

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 SE (2006). 118,080 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. No advisories. 2 previous owners. FSH. Nav, leather, parking sensors. £4k spent in 2 years: shocks, brakes etc. £5995. Porth, Wales. 07467 042601 03/17

Miscellaneous

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

Land Rover Off-Roader. Fully rebuilt, including engine, gearbox, up to 10k spent. Savage wheels and tyres, full roll cage.

Recaro-style seats, power steering. €3750 ono. Carlow, Ireland.

00353 85 1402575 09/17

Land Rover Defender 90 300TDI 96N 14.5K Miles. Very nice. £5495.

Discovery 200-300 TDI, breaking for spares, most parts available.....POA

Haynes Workshop Manual 90, 110 & Defender Diesel.

1983 to 1995. As new condition. £7.50. Canterbury, Kent.

07989 951895 10/17

HALLAM BROTHERS

New Mills Road Garage, Hayfield, Derbyshire SK22 2EU Td5 Engine and Automatic GearboxTel: (2001).

01663 743266

Quality Used Land Rover Sales

84,000 miles on each prior to being removed.

Discovery 1 300Tdi XS (1997). 107,000 miles. SORN. Lovely condition. Manual. Work includes: new boot floor, inner rear wheel arches and propshafts. . £1695. Barnsley, South Y’shire. 07963 140449 07/17

Range Rover

RR Classic 3.9 V8 Vogue SE LPG (1992). 143,000 miles. FSH. MOT Sept ‘18. Auto. Good condition. Driver’s seat electrics only issue. Lots of spares. Stainless exhaust. £4500. Barnsley, South Yorks. 07798 723728 12/17

RR Classic 3.9 V8 SE (1995).

146,000 miles. FSH. Brooklands body from factory. LR directors car originally. Vehicle in Italy past 13 years. Best offers.

07432 674243. tomhardingdesign@gmail.com 12/17

RR P38 2.5 DSE (1996).

200,000 miles. MoT Sept ‘17.

Manual. Tow bar. Lots of £££ spent, invoices to prove it. Clean car, starts, drives well. £1495.

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. 07711 259529 09/17

Mills Road Garage, Hayfield, Derbyshire HALLAM BROTHERS New SK22 2EU

Quality Used Land Rover Sales

Tel: 01663 743266

Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 (2007). £350 plus VAT. (1990). 81,000 miles. One 88,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘18. FSH. owner from new. 12 months’ LR towbar. Full cream leather, 07904 377862 08/17 MoT. Serv’ history. Exc. condition, satnav, A/C, panoramic sunroof. elec. mirrors/windows. £12995.

Excellent throughout.

15 (15) DEFENDER 90 condition08 (08) DEFENDER 90 TDCI 15 (15) DEFENDER 90 XS SW. BESPOKE XS.£6600.

9K, SEESouthsea,HARD TOP ESTATE. 77K, FSH. 9K ONLY, FLRSH. Brighton, East Sussex. 07795 Hampshire.

WEBSITE.£37500. £14995. £33995.

023663 08/17 07714 691591 12/17

88 (E) LANDROVER 90 200 TDI ESTATE. GALV CHASSIS. £7995.

15 90 08 (15) (08) DEFENDER Defender 130 Hi BESPOKE XS. 9K, Cap D/Cab. 140k, No SEE VAT. WEBSITE.£37500. £13,995.

09 (09) DEFENDER 110 TDCI CSW. 64K, FSH. £20995.

10 (10) DEFENDER 90 XS SW. 54K, FSH. £20995.

08(64) (08)Defender DEFENDER 90 Double TDCI 14 110 XS HARD ESTATE. 77K, FSH. cab. TOP 1 Owner, 22k, NO VAT! £14995.

(15)Discovery DEFENDER 90 XS SW. 1115(11) 4 3.0 Commercial.

9K ONLY, FLRSH. 1 Owner.

139k. £13750+VAT. £33995.

09 (09) DEFENDER 110 TDCI 06 (56) CSW. Defender Td5 County 64K,90FSH. 6 Seater.£20995.

65k. £15,995.

11 (61) DEFENDER 90 TDCI 06 (06) Defender 90 Td5 7 CSW. 40K, FSH. Seater Estate.

56k. £16,250. £23995.

10 (10) DEFENDER 90 XS Series 3 2.25 Petrol.

2 SW. 54K, FSH. Owners,£20995.

Gen. 77k, FSH.

07 11 (57) DEFENDER 110Tdci TDCI (61) Defender 90 STATION WAGON. 1 OWNER, CSW. 2 Owners, FSH. 157K, NO VAT.41k, £15250.

£25500.

11 (61) DEFENDER 90 TDCI CSW. 40K, FSH. £23995.

88 (E) LANDROVER 90 Auto.

200 TDI 09 (59) Sport HSE 3.0 ESTATE. GALV CHASSIS. 1 Owner, 29k, FSH. £21995. £7995.

08 (08) DEFENDER 90 TDCI CSW. 76K, FSH, A/C. £18995.

RR P38 4.6 V8 (2002). 83,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. FSH. Java Black with cream leather interior. Heated seats, rear entertainment, A/C. New brakes. £5750. Liverpool, Merseyside.

07703 617001 12/17

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Delivery can be arranged.

Hot Picks RR Classic 3.9 V8 Vogue SE (1992). VGC for the year. Ready to take for MOT. Heated grey leather seats. One electric seat and sunroof not working. SORN. £4500. Wellington, Somerset.

07870 763634 09/17

200-300 TDI engines, ex-Discovery, ideal for conversions, comes with radiator and intercooler....£450

07 (57) DEFENDER 110 TDCI STATION WAGON. 1 OWNER, 157K, NO VAT. £15250.

www.hallambros.co.uk RR L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE (2007). 13,000 miles (on new engine). MoT Nov ‘17. FSH. New turbos, intercooler, inlet manifolds. £13995. Wrexham, North Wales. 07971 250363 11/17

08 12 (08) DEFENDER TDCI (62) DEFENDER9090 CSW. 76K, FSH, A/C. TDCI COUNTY £18995.HT. 56K,

NO VAT! £20,495.

Mint. £12,500.

£23,250.

www.hallambros.co.uk

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Products

Vehicles

Adventure

Workshop

Buyers

Calendar

Off-Road Playdays 28 October

Frickley 4x4

Slindon Safari

Kirton Off Road Centre Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

Frickley, South Yorkshire

Fontwell,West Sussex

Slindon Safari

3 December

29 October Bures Pit

Devil’s Pit

Picadilly Wood Bolney,West Sussex

Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

Muddy Bottom Minstead, Hampshire

Parkwood 4x4 Tong, Bradford Picadilly Wood Bolney,West Sussex

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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

12 November 4x4 Without a Club Harbour Hill,West Berkshire

Avalanche Adventure Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire

Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire Explore Off Road Silverdale, Stoke-on-Trent

Whaddon 4x4

Hill’n’Ditch

10 December

Mouldsworth, Cheshire

Muddy Bottom Minstead, Hampshire

Mud Monsters East Grinstead,West Sussex

Whaddon 4x4 Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Avalanche Adventure Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire

Essex, Rochford and District 4x4 Club Rayleigh, Essex

Frickley 4x4 Frickley, South Yorkshire

25 November

Parkwood 4x4

Kirton Off Road Centre Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

Slindon Safari

26 November Bures Pit Bures, Essex Cowm Leisure Whitworth, Lancashire

Frickley 4x4 Frickley, South Yorkshire Kirton Off Road Centre Kirton Lindsey, North Lincs

Tong, Bradford Fontwell,West Sussex

17 December Explore Off Road Silverdale, Stoke-on-Trent

Muddy Bottom Minstead, Hampshire

Whaddon 4x4 Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Green Lane Convoy Events 28 October

18 November

2-3 December

UK Landrover Events Lincoln and Belvoir

Yorkshire 4x4 Specialists Yorkshire Dales

All-Terrain-Odyssey Wiltshire

31 October

19 November

UK Landrover Events North York Moors

Yorkshire 4x4 Specialists Yorkshire Moors

5 November

26 November

UK Landrover Events Durham Dales

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11-12 November

28-29 November

Onelife Adventure Wales

All-Terrain-Odyssey North Wales

Onelife Adventure Wales

10 December

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2 December

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9-10 December

Range Of Britpart Brake Discs Exact OEM specification

> Low noise > Installation ready - no need for cleaning before use > Anti-corrosion coating which provides a long lasting clean appearance, ideal for today’s open rims > Disc run out - ≤0.08mm > Unbalance requirement - ≤150g.cm > Coating - 5~20µm NA paint > Salt spray test - 120 hours LR017951G/FRC7329G LR017952G/FTC902G FTC3846G LR017953G/FTC1381G LR018026G/SDB000330G LR017951G/FRC7329G LR017952G/FTC902G LR017953G/FTC1381G SDB000380G SDB000470G SDB000614G SDB000604G SDB000646G SDB000636G SDB000624G SDB000604G LR025946G SDB000646G SDB000636G LR059122G LR007055G LR061388G SDB100830G SDB101070G LR000470G/LR027107G LR001019G LR007055G LR001018G LR039935G

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

Front Front Rear Rear Rear Front Front Rear Front Rear Front Front Rear Rear Front Front Front Rear Rear Front Front Rear Front Front Front Rear Front Rear Rear

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IMPORTANT BRAKE INFORMATION For exact change over points with vehicle applications please contact your local Britpart distributor with the full chassis number for the correct application. These reference are intended as a guide only.

LR017951G/FRC7329G LR017952G/FTC902G LR017953G/FTC1381G NTC8780G SDB000470G SDB000614G SDB000604G SDB000624G LR025946G SDB000646G SDB000636G LR016192G LR016176G LR038934G LR033303G LR033302G SDB000201G SDB500182G LR031843G/SDB500193G LR031845G SDB000211G LR031844G/SDB500202G LR016176G LR031846G LR016176G LR038934G LR033303G LR033302G LR007055G LR027123G LR059122G

Range Rover Classic - 1986 - 1991 Range Rover Classic - 1986 - 1994 Range Rover Classic - 1986 - 1994 Range Rover P38 - 1995 - 2002 Range Rover P38 - 1995 - 2002 Range Rover Sport - 2005 - 2009 Range Rover Sport - 2005 - 2009 Range Rover Sport - 2005 - 2013 Range Rover Sport - 2010 - 2013 Range Rover Sport - 2005 - 2013 Range Rover Sport - 2005 - 2009 Range Rover Sport - 2010 - 2013 Range Rover Sport - 2014 onwards Range Rover Sport - 2014 onwards Range Rover Sport - 2014 onwards Range Rover Sport - 2014 onwards Range Rover L322 Range Rover L322 Range Rover L322 Range Rover L322 Range Rover L322 Range Rover L322 Range Rover L322 - 2010 - 2012 Range Rover L322 - 2010 - 2012 Range Rover L405 Range Rover L405 Range Rover L405 Range Rover L405 Range Rover Evoque Range Rover Evoque Range Rover Evoque - 17”

Front Front Rear Front Rear Front Front Front Front Rear Rear Rear Front Front Rear Rear Front Front Front Front Rear Rear Front Rear Front Front Rear Rear Front Rear Front

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