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Collectors love the old Series Land Rovers, and particularly the early Series Is.

In Part Two of our snoop around the vehicles belonging to Mike Rivett, however, we look at one of the first Land Rovers ever made.

Feast your bewildered eyes on Pre-Production Series I No 14. Isn’t she a beauty!

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If you like your green laning to be on the challenging side, just head to Wales with Yorkshire 4x4 Treks and you’ll see why this is the spot Full story: Page 36

Jack Fielder decided to set up his very own Land Rover business, rebuilding Tdi Defenders. And he says they’re all ‘better than new’ Full story: Page 26

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ize matters. First there was the Range Rover and, behold, it was good. But big is never enough and the latest Range Rover is a mighty thing indeed. So much so that it was in danger of becoming too much of a behemoth for those who live in cities and worry about such things.

Many such people were female and there is an argument that the Evoque was aimed squarely at them, a smaller, less contentious SUV that could present a slightly better case for the inner-city school run. But there’s still quite a bit of space, what Land Rover calls ‘white space’, between the Evoque and the new Range Rover Sport.

The new fourth Range Rover is the Velar and it fits neatly into that space.

This is a very modern vehicle, using technology to an almost unprecedented degree, a vehicle that treads the line between the traditional Range Rover go-anywhere virtues and an SUV that is the most road-oriented vehicle to carry the Range Rover name.

Even if you’re a fanatical Green Oval follower, you’ve probably noticed that JLR has achieved huge sales, notably in the USA, with its Jaguar F-Pace. Underpinning the Velar is the 2874mm wheelbase and aluminium architecture of the F-Pace. Design director Gerry McGovern describes it as ‘the most car-like Range Rover we’ve done so far, but just as capable’.

Unlike with the F-Pace, the Velar will only be available with four-wheel drive, and will come with the whole suite of technological off-road aids, including Terrain Response 2.

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However, while there’s a lot added on, there’s a lot taken off. McGovern goes on to call the Velar ‘a masterclass in design reduction. It’s reduction by design and engineering. If something is on the car, you take it off and if it makes no difference it shouldn’t be there anyway.’

By stripping stuff away the Velar can become what it needs to be – a Porsche Macan competitor. The latest Range Rover will be much quicker to change direction on the road, more nimble, more capable of adapting to different road conditions. The Configurable Dynamics system will allow the driver to change all the parameters on the car to an endless degree, everything from steering to suspension. The Torque Vectoring by Braking system is standard across all models, and should tighten cornering yet further.

There will be six engines options at launch, starting with the four-pot 2.0-litre Ingenium engine in either petrol (247bhp) or diesel format (178bhp or 237bhp). The petrol and diesel mirroring continues with a V6 diesel and petrol pairing, with all engines working through the eightspeed auto transmissions.

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From the outside the Velar looks sleek and fast, with that attention to minimalism well in evidence. Inside it’s also sleek and full of tech and yet another nod to the future. While big SUVs may be a hostage to fortune in the future, one trend that may be emerging is a consumer backlash in some quarters to cabins draped all over in animal skins. Accordingly, Range Rover offers an option in the Velar of a cabin trimmed in Premium Textile, man-made luxury fabric.

Adding to the futuristic look is the Touch Pro Duo infotainment

system, which has two 10in touchscreens, both of which help reduce switchgear to an absolute minimum.

Virtually everything will run through the screens, integrating all systems.

There’s also a wifi hotspot for up to eight devices.

Although it’s not huge outside, it’s pretty big inside, with a boot capacity of 673 litres and plenty of headroom and legroom front and rear.

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roject Hero sounds like the sort of thing Land Rover would be involved in. In this case it’s properly heroic, because it’s supporting those brave heroes who head out into natural disasters to rescue people.

Jaguar Land Rover’s SVO centre created this unique Discovery which will be at the forefront of future disaster relief efforts, if trials go well.

Hmm: ‘Think Land Rover, Think Disaster’ may not be the marketing slogan we’re looking for, but JLR will be right there.

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be taken near to the disaster area in the Discovery. The drone then takes off, transmitting images of the area, whether it’s an avalanche or a flood or any other natural disaster.

Since such events render maps irrelevant at once, the drone’s images will be vitally useful in mapping a way forward and planning a recovery operation. The drone, having transmitted its images, can then be flown back to the Discovery, where it docks on the roof. It’s capable of landing even if the vehicle is moving, and will remain tethered thanks to self-centring and magnetic retention technology.

The whole operation is quick, efficient and flexible, with the Discovery then in a prime position to either enter the disaster area itself, armed with the latest information, or via the

multiple-frequency radio, it can help co-ordinate a relief effort.

Inside, there’s a heavy-duty sliding rear floor which can operate as a work surface, and numerous extra points for power, lighting (day and night) and mounting equipment.

Project Hero is first being trialled in Austria with the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, with which Land Rover has had a relationship that goes back 63 years. It will be used in the mountainous areas of Austria in Erzberg and then in Vienna for a year to simulate disasters so the Red Cross can best develop techniques and programmes to respond.

It’s good to know that, in the future, the Red Cross and the Green Oval will both be working together when natural disasters occur.

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nly last month I was discussing the rebirth of the Classic Range Rover and yet, here we are right now, living in an age where there will be four different Range Rover models on sale and brimming every nook of the UK’s roads by the year’s end.

It is a prominent reminder of the journey that Land Rover has endured over the last 10-15 years, launching the Range Rover Sport and more recently the Evoque, in an attempt to create a family of luxury Land Rovers.

And now with the announcement of Velar, theoretically, there is a Range Rover for each and every individual.

While some people may have been sceptical about the venture between Jaguar and Land Rover some years ago, there is no doubt that the two brands are pushing each other into new territory, and to greater success than ever before.

Happily, however, despite the F-Pace and Velar sharing the same DNA, it seems that Land Rover has prevented Jaguar getting its claws on the most advanced off-road tech that has made Land Rovers so formidable.

All will become clear, of course, when we drive the Velar later this year, but if Jaguar Land Rover really is looking after the interests and heritage of the Range Rover marque; leaving a little in the tank to make the Land Rovers stand out where they need to, then surely this is an approach we can all applaud.

In other news – just over the page actually – the Great British Land Rover Show is just around the corner (hence the show guide issue, obviously) to kickoff the start of the 2017 show season.

As I sit here, the window is open wide, birds are tweeting and I’m smelling the fresh spring air, simply dreaming of all those Land Rovers arriving at Stoneleigh Park on 23 April. I do hope yours will be one of them.

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he latest noises coming from the people behind the fast-approaching Great British Land Rover Show (GBLRS) reveals that there will be a pair of fourwheeled VIPs rocking up at NAEC Stoneleigh on the morning of Sunday 23 April.

Brought to you by the British Motor Museum, the first of the until now unnamed duo is a 1986 Land Rover Series III 109” Station Wagon – yes, 1986 – which just so happens to be the last ever Series Landy to roll off the production line, some twelve miles away at the Solihull plant on Lode Lane.

This will be joined inside the halls by a 1989 Discovery I Camel Trophy, and you can probably guess why from the name. Yes, this second vehicle is a veteran of the Camel Trophy competitions during the ‘80s and ‘90s, which, for those who may be unaware, didn’t involve the racing of the humped mammals. It instead saw the finest Landies of the time being put through their paces across some of the most imposing regions on the globe.

These two will be joined in the heart of Warwickshire by an array of already announced features, including the 2.4-mile off-road course, the returning Autojumble section, Land

Rover car parking and line-ups – not to mention two big show halls packed with the best exhibitors in the business, all ready to provide you with the latest accessories and parts as you get your Land Rover summer-ready.

Advanced tickets for the show are, at present, still available at £5 a head, with pre-booked off-road course tickets at £10 per driver. Head over to the show website to grab your tickets and avoid pay-on-the-day tariffs and to check out further information on what you can expect to find within the walls of the season-opening Land Rover spectacular. greatbritishlrshow.com

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Going Big Outdoors I t’s big, it’s outdoors, it’s coming up over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The Big Outdoors show will be held over the weekend of 26 to 28 May near Tiverton in Devon.

It’s an activity-based weekend, showing you skills you can learn in all areas of the outdoors life, from recovery demonstrations to camp craft, from vehicle preparation to navigational theory and practice.

This outdoors adventure event is not restricted just to Land Rovers

or indeed even 4x4s, so there should be a broad mix of people there, all united by their interest in the outdoors and how to learn more about it.

Sponsored by Goodwinch, Axial RC, West Coast Off Road and more, the event welcomes you whatever mode of transport you turn up in and however you want to stay. So whether you’re in a Defender with a tent, or a motorhome or a rally raid truck, you’ll be made very welcome.

Prices for the weekend are a team ticket for up to four people for £120, although early bird discounts are available. The ticket price for two adults and two children throws in a lot of activities, like shelter building, the sky at night, and so on, as well as your camping spot.

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When is it? A bit earlier this year, over the weekend of 6-7 May, so get it in the diary now. There you will find the finest vehicles, and a meeting of like-minded people, as well as those demonstrating some special skills. Could that be you?

Because there is going to be a Land Rover Academician of the Year Award. They’re calling it a fun quiz, but who are they kidding?

Referee, sorry, Quiz Master, Dave Barker will be trying to keep this fair and civil as teams battle it out to become top Land Rover geek. On the Sunday the final two teams will go head to head, aided by lifelines like Ask the Audience and Consult an Expert, to find the winners. It’s going to be tough.

For those of a less competitive nature, there will be a chance to see some of the rival vehicles at the time of early Land Rover development, vehicles like the Austin Champ and Austin Gypsy, although even here the event talks about ‘friendly rivalry’. We know there’s no such thing.

However, here’s a competition that should be fun to watch. If you’re on a club stand or displaying a vehicle, you will be expected to be there in period costume, and there will be prizes for the best turned out.

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he team at Defender Defender are proud to announce the launch of the “Defender Tracker”.

This is a new, entry-level product which they say aims to provide great security benefits at a budget cost.

At this fantastic price, you cannot expect to see the vast array of alerts and functions that the ‘Defender Defender’ displays. However, all users are given with peace of mind of knowing exactly where their Land Rover is 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Members can log in via their smartphone app or desktop and within seconds the precise location of their vehicle will be revealed.

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The GPS software within the device updates every 20 seconds and is accurate to within 15 metres of your Landy’s location and will keep a record of every journey made over the previous six months.

This playback’ feature can provide reassurance if you are unlucky enough to be the victim of a vehicle theft, where who your Land Rover ends up being stored in a signal blocking container ship.

Playback will allow the user to track their vehicles journey up to the location where signal was blocked.

You can access the mobile app through an unlimited number of devices so even your friends and family can help you keep a lookout.

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Fantastically prepared expedition 300TDi 110. Superbly thought out and outfitted with just about every aspect of an overlander covered.

Landy owners are great travellers, either to other continents or even sometimes to the next village even though the people there are a bit strange.

While getting out into the great outdoors is a deeply marvellous thing, it does leave a minor worry about what is going on indoors.

We’ve all seen the videos of some scrotes breaking into someone’s house

while they’re away and you never want it to be your own home. But home security can be quite a faff, with systems needing to be wired in and then delivering questionable still or video footage. One answer is to Blink.

Blink is a neat, simple to use system that’s been big in the USA and is now available in the UK. Basically, it’s a neat, smart little box that you can fix

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K&N has released a new air filter element for your Defender, if it’s a 2.2 or 2.4 Puma model you own. If you do own such a Landy, you’re in luck as the new filter increases airflow by 30-40% over the standard paper filter. Obviously that’s going to do good things for your engine’s ability to breathe, yet it still offers 99% filter efficiency.

You should gain more horsepower and torque while some users report improved fuel consumption too.

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‘I will have my alloys in this life or the next.’ Actually, you can have them in this life, no problem, really.

Speedline’s new alloys are called the Gladiatore and they’re made especially for SUVs. You can see how they got the name. They look like they’ll take the fight to the enemy, and won’t give up even if things get critical – you know, like if they get a bit of mud on them or something.

The aggressive five-spoke design will certainly stand out, adding depth and presence to the wheels and indeed to the whole vehicle. Probably not the thing to fit to your Peugeot 3008

crossover SUV, but just the thing for a testosterone-fuelled Land Rover.

The detailing is sharp, and there’s plenty of resistance to the elements in the ferric anthracite matt fronts which have been diamond cut. They look like chunky, assertive wheels but they’re actually quite light alloys so won’t add much to the unsprung weight, even though they’ll add lots to the kudos.

So if you want these Speedline Gladiatores on your Landy while you walk in the fields of wheat running your hand through the ears of the crop, you’ll need to find £275 per wheel, and then you’ll find them here: www.speedlinecorse.net

up easily with no wiring. Download the app to your phone, decide where you’re going to place the Blink box – out of sight on a shelf, or directly above the drinks cabinet or wherever – and you’re good to go. Set it up when you leave and you will then have a good idea what is happening at home as you head out to the hills.

As soon as the Blink detects movement through motion or temperature sensors, it sends an alert to your phone, along with live video of what’s going on. Who’s that dodgy looking teenager and how did he get into the house? And who’s that? Oh it’s our daughter. And now they’re…turn off the feed.

The Blink system works off a battery but that has a life expectancy of two years. It costs from £109.99 and takes only minutes to install and set up, and then you can leave your home with total peace of mind. Assuming you’ve taken your daughter with you this time.

It’s at blinkforhome.co.uk.

filter in the airbox is a disposable air filter, these K&N filters are reusable.

All you have to do is clean and re-oil them every 40,000 miles or so. Since the filters come with a million mile guarantee, it seems unlikely you’ll need to buy another one!

So, you should gain in performance while at the same time doing your bit for the environment, a win-win. The filters cost £62.49 + VAT each and you’ll need this part number: 33-2992. Check them out at www.knfilters.co.uk

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One battery to bind them all Sealey’s new CP1200 Power Tool series offers you a range of hand tools which can be powered by the same lithium battery. If you’re looking to keep costs down, then this makes sense – you buy the tools you need but one interchangeable battery will power each of them in turn.

There’s a hammer drill, impact driver, impact wrench and much more in the series, all of them with ergonomic soft grips and rugged build quality. They’ll all work with the same lithium-ion battery – something with more power and endurance than a nickel-cadmium battery.

Of course, if you’d prefer, you can buy tools in packs rather than body-only.

The packs will include the power tool, plus charger, batteries and carrying bag.

If you want to see how this could work out for you then pay a visit to Sealey’s website – pay a visit to www. sealey.co.uk.

Carbon Lights are Light

Lazer Lamps has just released another light range but this time we’re not focusing so much on the light being emitted. While that’s pretty impressive as ever, the real focal point is what the lamps are made of – full carbonfibre.

The new Carbon Series was debuted at the 2017 Monte Carlo Rally, so it’s safe to say these are pretty tough bits of kit. But of course what carbonfibre is most appreciated for, apart from its strength, is its light weight.

The top of the range is the Carbon-20, a lamp which has impressive lighting credentials from its 933mm length, yet it weighs just 1.4kg. The range features much smaller lamps as well, but they’re all capable of having multiple lens options and/or optics so there’s a flexibility there whatever the size.

The ultra-lightweight construction gives these Lazer Lamps an impressive power-to-weight ratio. If you’re thinking of some serious off-road competition or simply want a lightweight and powerful lighting set-up for green laning, the Carbon Series should be lighting the route ahead.

Prices start at £510 for the Carbon-2 and rise to £2400 for the Carbon-20.

Find them at www.lazerlamps.com.

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This is a nudge bar. I guess the name implies you use it for nudging things out of your way. That Nissan Micra dithering at the roundabout, that cow that’s standing there ruminating instead of getting off the green lane, your ex’s car parked on the cliff edge.

That sort of thing.

But it’s made of a soft material so that’s okay. It’s also black, doesn’t have mounts for spotlights, and fits the Freelander 1 from 2004 on. We’d love to tell you more but that’s all we know.

We don’t know how it feels or what its dreams are. For that you’ll need to contact www.britpart.com and find out. Give them a nudge.

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You never really focus so sharply on the sheer weight of your Landy as you do when you have to brake hard. You might consider how well the suspension is coping with the mass as you swing down a twisty country lane, but that’s nothing compared to the laser-like focus you’ll apply when you need to do an emergency brake. You can feel every kilo dragging the vehicle forward, and it’s only the brakes that are going to stop you hitting whatever is in front.

Disc brakes are obviously a brilliant step forward from old drum brakes, and some do have some sort of hole or groove pattern in them. Most people think that’s just to let water escape but it’s more than that.

The new Cross Drilled and Grooved Brake Discs from Bearmach not only look cool, but they also run cool and multi-task at the same time. When you brake heavily the pads clamp onto the discs and you want as clean an interface as possible between pad and disc.

The Bearmach parts disperse water but they also disperse gases that build up as the friction builds between pad and rotor. That in turn helps disperse heat build-up, so you don’t get brake-fade. And stopping heat building up in the hub, like when you’re coming down a mountain road, will reduce the chances of a tyre blowing out as well.

We always need more light. And since the police came to have a word about you wandering round in those nightvision goggles near the neighbour’s, your options have been more limited.

One solution may well be these 8” LED spotlights from MM 4x4.

They come as a pair and look super smart with a red surround and a whole nest of LEDs in the middle. The 185W lights come with metal base plate finished in black, ready for you

to mount them wherever you wish on the vehicle. They’re made for Defender 90 and 110 models, for that rugged yet stylish look.

Attaching them either side of your bike helmet would give you light, it’s true, but also might make you look a bit Mickey Mouse, so perhaps not.

The 8” 185W LED spotlights are from MM 4x4 and cost £269.99 Inc. VAT, and can be bought from here: www.mm-4x4.com

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All in all, these Bearmach discs serve a vital function, so if you’re thinking of replacing your discs anyway, these should be worth investigating first.

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Tired, colour fading, looking a bit weathered? Try a Bruichladdich Octomore. It won’t improve your appearance one bit, but by then you simply won’t care. Since the single malt is about £100 a bottle, you’ll be pleased to hear you can achieve a much more real improvement on your Landy’s bumper and other trim for less than 10% of that.

The new formulation for Autoglym’s Bumper and Trim Gel really should restore your faded trimwork to pristine glory.

Our environment isn’t remotely kind to bumpers and other bits of bodywork, particularly if they’re at the leading end of the car and so are the first to hit the road salt, the grime and the UV rays. If you actually look at them, you’ll probably notice how it’s all faded and gone a bit mottled.

The new Autoglym stuff simply wipes on to bring bodywork back from the zombie zone. To get that dead-look grey back to deepest black is both simple and satisfying to do, and won’t do the resale values any harm either. But what are you looking for, a deep glossy shine or a more subtle matt finish? Decisions, decisions. But with this Autoglym product you can actually have either, so your aesthetic senses can be richly indulged.

Like most Autoglym products, the new Bumper and Trim Gel smells good and goes on easily.

So isn’t it time your Landy had a bumper refurb? At £8.99 this should last quite a while. Unlike the Bruichladdich Octomore. www.autoglym.com

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Check Please Some things just sound of their time.

Check Vinyl is one of them. This material was used in a lot of Series I Land Rovers, like the 107” and 109” Station Wagons. It’s made of a complicated material and pattern and texture, but Exmoor Trim has managed to replicate it.

It was used originally for seats and cabin trim like door cards and was an alternative to Green Vinyl and Elephant Hide Grey Vinyl. And now you can have it again.

If you like the sound of this rediscovered material then if you ask nicely Exmoor Trim will send you a swatch of it so you can ‘check’ if it’s right for your restoration. In the meantime, Exmoor Trim has been

busy covering various things with Check Vinyl, like this 86” full seat back set.

The company reproduced the tooling for the pressed steel internal frame and make it all by hand. You can order backs individually or as a set, and remember to then add on the seat bases, which are built to be as close as possible to the original – with internal oak frames, foam almost identical to the old Dunlopillow internals, and a hessian trim to the underneath.

All you need then is a period picnic set and a wind-up record player and you’ll be away.

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Shudder Okay, this isn’t going to be easy.

I think the best way is simply to play this straight, no jokes, doubleentendres or rude allusions. Okay? I’ll leave that to you.

So, this is a tall, slim, round red tube packing about two fluid ounces.

It’s made by Dr Tranny. According to the Doc, it’s an Instant Shudder Fix. So far we’re still on the straight and narrow, yes?

Although at this point I do need to point out that they call it Shudder Fixx for some reason, either because A) they’re illiterate or B) they just wanted to get more ‘xx’ in there.

Anyway, where do you put your column of Shudder Fix? You shove it in with your automatic transmission fluid. And if the shudders in your torque converter decrease then it’s clearly working, which it should as it’s a very concentrated formula.

The makers claim this will help with reducing wear by four times compared to regular ATF. So if you want those shudders to go away, you’ll need a tube of Dr Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx. And you’ll find it through www.britpart.com. See, we managed it.

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Sadly, for those whose imagination has already drifted off to them sitting in their Land Rover next to a hunky lifeguard, this is not a story about Baywatch. Instead it’s about something that is arguably more useful on a day-to-day basis. Sorry, we’re being sensible.

The NightSearcher Lifeguard is actually a seriously useful and practical all-in-one piece of kit that actually might save your life. You’re driving at night in your trusty Land Rover down a country lane when a deer decides to play chicken. You wrench the wheel round and end up down a ditch, which is full of water. The vehicle is badly damaged and you can’t get your seatbelt off and the vehicle is filling with water and the door is jammed and windows won’t open.

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In Part Two of our series, marvelling at the extensive Land Rover collection owned by Mike Rivett, we now come to a Green Oval machine that many would sell a limb for just to have a drive in the vehicle, yet alone own.

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very Land Rover enthusiast adores the Series I. If you are indeed a Green Oval fanatic and you disagree, please feel free to email me with your thoughts – I doubt my inbox will be overrun.

For starters, what possible argument could you pose? I know you could point to the ridiculous ride quality or the lack of any sort of refinement, but then you and I both know it was built by the brilliant minds at Solihull to be a formidable workhorse. And it was.

Okay, so build quality was never Land Rover’s forte, but the damn things are brimmed with charm, like James Bond in full flow when he’s had his fix of shaken Vodka Martini and has set his sights on his evening’s acquisition.

Right: It may be 69 years old this year, but there are still telltale signs that this vehicle was part of a very special batch of Land Rovers. Indeed, it was one of the pioneers of the Green Ovals we love today

And it’s often a different kind of bond that we share with these machines that captures our initial interest and throws us into a lifelong fascination with these unusual, yet charismatic vehicles.

How many of you out there owe a Series Land Rover for the reason you first got into this game? Okay, you didn’t actually have to put your hand up, but

it’s nice that you went to the effort.

The Series I, however, holds an edge over other Land Rovers. I can only think that originality has a part to play in this, which is why collectors strive to attain the earliest examples possible. It’s the vehicle that started it all and evolved over decades until the umbilical cord was cut by Land

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Below: Back when engines were made by the hands of men and your power unit was called a motor, you didn’t get such trinkets as plastic engine covers. Instead, you had something to tell you exactly where your beloved Land Rover was put together Rover (or more realistically safety and emissions regulations) last year when the Defender ceased to be.

To hold the keys to a Series I is to hold the keys to a piece of history, and a vehicle that was as close to that original, inspirational mind-set that got the whole ball rolling. Naturally, for collectors, you might look for an early 80” – should your pockets be deep enough.

But our chap, Mike Rivett, went a step further. Within his delightful repertoire of Landies sits a pre-production Series I – namely chassis No 14.

Cue the coos as that name repeats on you in the way you savour the richness of a chocolate torte, and not how last night’s curry tends to repeat.

Perhaps we’ll give you some information as you start to mull over what lies before you.

When the Series I was first developed, 48 pre-production Land Rovers were assembled. In a recent tally-up of vehicles still in existence, courtesy of the Dunsfold Collection, a mere 19 are believed to have survived up to the present day. Including Mike’s No 14.

‘The pre-pro was advertised in the club magazine, Full Grille,’ says Mike, as he reflects on his first encounter with

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The days of spotting a pre-pro casually up for sale in the back of a club mag are most certainly over. But it’s nice to know that even these holy grails of the Land Rover community were once found in the realm of us mortals.

One thing that strikes you about Mike, though, is that he isn’t precious about his Land Rovers. Or at least not to the extent where some people would have you killed just for breathing near their sainted possession.

‘I guess it’s special in its own right, but there are other Land Rovers out there that sit higher in the special list,’ admits Mike. One of those will be in the next issue (June) of The Landy as we look to conclude this three-part prod around Mike’s garage.

‘I’m more interested in using them and enjoying them,’ beams Mike.

‘I’ve ploughed with this vehicle at a steam rally; I’ve taken it off-road, and I’ve been abroad with it on several occasions, going to the Netherlands, Belgium, France, plus all over the UK and next year will be Spain.’

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While some of you may have had your hands up before, some of you may be holding them over your mouth in shock now. There’s really no need, though. Yes, this is one rare piece of Solihull engineering – one of now just 19 as mentioned earlier – but would you honestly find happiness in stowing your pre-pro away and never relishing the interaction with it out on an open road in the countryside? Mike knew the right answer.

‘Don’t get me wrong, they are nice in concours condition or original, but I prefer the original with a few marks and stories! Anybody can rebuild one to look like a showroom example but then where has its history gone to?’ adds Mike.

For example, while Mike’s pre-pro is unquestionably a fine machine, the bulkhead is not the original. ‘I don’t know when it was changed, but I guess it’s been on there longer than the original one,’ explains Mike. ‘I need to put it back on split rims at some point too.’

You can be sure it drives like a Series I, though, with the usual jiggling ride.

And in these variants your elbows enjoy knocking the door handles!

Essentially, and unsurprisingly, they drive like other 80” Series Is, with the same poor backrests on the seats.

It’s not like any of this is news to Mike, however.

‘I’ve had a Series I since I was 19.

Then I thought I’d get an early one so managed to get hold of a 1949 version,

followed by a 48, and then a pre-pro.

Now I focus on collecting the low-made number variants and conversions.’

Evidently, with these things, sometimes you have to play the long game – so maybe we should all start keeping hold of Evoques?

For Mike, he’ll carry on acquiring his Series Land Rovers and finding unusual and limited-run derivatives that some of us have forgotten about entirely. One thing that stands out to me, however, is that despite the hype around these vehicles and given his large collection, Mike is still a down to earth guy; someone who is honest, approachable and instantly likeable.

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own Devon way, a new name cropped up in the Land Rover scene a few years ago, setting out to challenge our notions of what a new Defender is. Jack Fielder completed a two-year stint at Qt Services, where the apprentices learnt a lot more than just how to change a hub bearing or set the backlash on a diff. He’s young, but he has a head for business, and the award-winning 90 you see in these pictures was his calling card.

His plan, quite simply, is to create ‘new’ Defenders by rebuilding old ones to what he considers a better-than-original standard. There are those whose version of doing this is to clean up a leggy TD5 and put it on sale for way over its market value, but Jack is more

interested in building 90s that will (this time) be reliable and long-lasting.

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As far as Jack’s concerned, this is definitely a 90 built the way Solihull should have done them in the first place – and overall victory in the public vote for the best modified vehicle at the 2012 British Indoor 4x4 Show suggests he wasn’t alone in thinking that.

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What’s less obvious from the outside is that beneath the bonnet of this 200Tdi 90, the original engine is mated to… what’s this, an R380 gearbox? An R380 gearbox bolted to a Discovery transfer case, if you don’t mind.

Mark wanted reverse to be in the ‘new’ position opposite fifth gear, hence the later box. And he does a lot of miles on the motorway, hence the Disco tranny – whose longer-legged high ratio, combined with a slightly taller set of tyres, means it cruises at a lower engine speed and isn’t constantly asking to be in a different gear.

Those maths wouldn’t necessarily work out if the engine wasn’t up to it, but here’s where Jack’s Qt training comes in. ‘It was fantastic for me, because I learned all sorts of skills like working with aluminium, pipe bending, performance engines and brakes that you just wouldn’t get anywhere else.’ Not that Mark’s 90 is by any means a street sleeper, but the Tdi

unit has been reworked just enough to warm it up without turning it into an expensive disaster waiting to happen.

‘The 200Tdi, I think, is more reliable than the 300,’ says Jack. ‘It’s bombproof, it’s a safe engine. If the cambelt goes, it’s just going to bend a few quid’s worth of pushrods, there’s no electrics to go wrong and they’ve proven to do hundreds of thousands of miles and just keep going.’

That didn’t stop him from giving it a full rebuild, with the machining work contracted out to Paul Inch Engine Services in Plymouth. Anything that could be replaced was replaced, the fuel system was reconditioned and a new radiator went in alongside a full-width AlliSport intercooler with silicon hoses. Jack tuned the fuel pump and turned up the turbo, as well as fitting a stainless steel exhaust from the manifold backwards.

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internally and their breathers, like those for the gearbox and timing case, were extended to the top of the snorkel.

Inside the axles, the vehicle’s role as an everyday truck rather than a death-or-glory off-road toy means you’ll find standard hubs and halfshafts, and there’s no need for any clever goings-on in the diffs. Bolted to the ends of the axles is a set of refurbished Boost alloys shod with the ever-popular 235/85R16 BFGoodrich All-Terrains, both of which very much back up the fact that this is a nicely groomed workhorse.

Both sets of axle links are fully polybushed, and the vehicle sits up on genuine Land Rover springs. Britpart gas shocks take care of the damping, and there’s a set of dislocation cones at the back – not so much because Mark intends to push the limits of articulation, but in recognition of the damage you can do if you go there by accident

and the spring doesn’t seat itself properly on the way back in.

Again with the steering, rather than going for anything unnecessarily heavy-duty Jack simply renewed the track rod ends and reconditioned the PAS box. Inside, a Qt wheel and boss add a touch of attitude to a cabin which, by Tdi-era 90 standards, is not short of creature comforts.

There’s a Raptor dash console, for starters, which contains a DVD player and is fed by a new wiring loom. That’s the most obvious thing, at least until you hit the road, when the effects of Exmoor Trim’s sound-deadening mats on the floor and seatbox become obvious. The bulkhead is soundproofed and heatproofed on both sides too, while up above there’s a full-length fibreglass headlining with built-in speakers and CB. And best of all, you might say, is a fuel gauge which can actually be trust-

ed, thanks to an uprated sender. Or is a military-spec windscreen, which is heated and can therefore rid itself of ice and condensation rather than having to be mopped non-stop by your sleeve, even better?

Mark and his passengers get to survey all this from a pair of modular seats, again from Exmoor Trim, while in the back there are bench seats with retractable seatbelts. The front pair were mounted a little inboard of their normal position to provide a little more elbow room, Jack’s rationale being that he wanted to ‘get rid of the niggles people always bring up about Land Rovers.’

For Mark, the 90 is very much a hobby, a tool of the trade and a means of transport all rolled into one. He’s living proof that you don’t need to treat a Land Rover like you stole it in order to appreciate what having it in your life can bring you – and as its

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Above: This is a farmer’s daily drive, not a revolutionary competition truck, so despite the funky tubular shock towers and relocation cones on the rear springs’ top mounts it’s on standard height suspension, provided by a fairly conservative combination of Britpart gas dampers and Land Rover coils. The axles are standard, too, but not original; Jack sourced a set from a 90 of TD5 vintage, providing an instant upgrade to disc brakes at the back creator, much the same can also be said for Jack.

That explains the smart paint finish and general all-round presentation, as well as the fact that even details like the rock sliders and NAS rear step have been galvanised. The latter is more than just a pretty adornment, too – by extending the tow ball away from the vehicle, it makes hitching up that little bit easier.

Being the smarter, sensible and easier option is what Jack would like to be known for in the years to come.

‘I’ve worked on plenty of newer trucks, and some of the things you see are unbelievable. So for a similar price or even cheaper, I’d like to offer something that’s all galvanised, all stainless steel fixings, so it’s going to last forever.

And you’ve got no electronics to break down – because on a lot of these newer ones, if one sensor breaks down you can’t even drive it home.’

Talk is cheap, but how many rebuilders of old Landies put this level of effort into making sure that, this time round, not only will the vehicles last, but they’ll also be a lot easier to work on? ‘Many captive fixings that tend to snap or shear were replaced with rivnuts or custom-made captive plates,’ explains Jack. And these were, guess

what, galvanised. It’s not just a truck for the here and now, this one: it’s a truck forever.

At any rate, Jack’s passion for Solihull motors shows through in everything he does. ‘I know how much I love my own Land Rover,’ he says, ‘and I work on customers’ vehicles as if they were my own. If you properly service a Defender and carry out any work to a high standard with good quality parts, they can go on for years with little hassle and miles of enjoyable motoring.’

No-one knows exactly what the new Defender will look like, although

hushed voices from within the industry suggest we’ll know before the year is out. We all hope, however, that it won’t resemble the unimpressive DC100.

‘I’d like to offer an alternative to the DC100. Something that’s a more practical utility vehicle. I’ll provide whatever personalised service people want, to suit their pocket. It doesn’t have to be done like Mark’s, where every single item on it has been refurbished or replaced – it could be a similar quality of finish for a lower price. But for any 90 that’s built to last forever, it’s an awful lot of vehicle for your money.’

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Having got hold of a Discovery 1 going cheap after word on the grapevine, Liam Riley set about turning his ordinary Land Rover into an off-road leviathan – and he’s still going today. But all this has been done while being smart on where he spends his cash

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ff-roading can be as cheap or expensive a hobby as you want it to be. You could stick a set of all-terrains on your Land Rover and take in some of Britain’s scenic beauty whilst utilising some of the country’s byways, or conversely, you could modify your Landy up to the nines and decide you’d like to become the next star of winch challenges.

It really is a personal decision and is one of the many reasons why no two Land Rovers are the same.

The problem is that modifying a Land Rover can be a bit like opening a can of Pringles. Once you start (if the ad campaigns are anything to believe

anyway) you find it rather difficult to stop. Until you’re left with the shell of an empty can, reminiscent of what your wallet will look like after you’ve exhausted all of your pocket money on suspension lifts.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Oh and we’re on about the modifying business, not abstaining from Pringle annihilation – no one has sorted out a solution for stopping half way down the can as of yet.

Anyway, enough of the potato snacks. Liam Riley is a guy who got hold of a Discovery 1 for very little money after hearing from a customer that there was one going cheap,

although I’d be surprised if you’d pay much for any D1 out there these days.

Still, a small expenditure meant he had the basis for an off-road plaything and he was very excited about all the different alterations he could make. But before Liam could truly get stuck in, the Discovery needed a bit of welding doing. Sadly, as is the case with many Discovery 1s, there wasn’t much left of the vehicle to weld to!

‘So I decided to just cut the back off the very same night and make it into a trayback,’ laughs Liam. Probably a wise decision given his options – and you bright sparks all know the benefits of taking this route: less weight, less

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Above: As if there wasn’t enough action at the rear, get a load of this! The 4” Britpart lift works with the HD turrets (front) and dislocation cones, along with the extended bump stops of an overhang, less rust issues in the future etc.

As a result, Liam’s Disco had its chassis shortened by a good couple of feet and a new rear crossmember welded in place. You’ll notice the fuel tank has also been relocated and taken off a generator from a trailer.

‘It just happened to fit perfectly,’ explains Liam. ‘The sills have also been cut out and replaced with box section sills for added strength and to act as rock sliders.’

So far then, Liam’s truck is one built from efficiency, and it doesn’t stop with the chassis changes either. Every off-roader loves the 200Tdi engine and Liam’s Disco is still on its original unit. Good mechanical maintenance is the key here and a boost pin has been fitted just to take the fun element up a notch. Liam adds, ‘I didn’t want to play with it too much – I wanted to keep it fairly reliable.’

Has Liam actually made any significant modifications then? Oh yes, Continued overleaf Below: A set of twin stack exhaust pipes fit the aggressive style of the vehicle, but also the fact that this is a truck built for play

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Suspension: currently headlining is a 4” lift from Britpart – with 2” from the springs and another 2” from the blocks – along with double-cranked arms from Adrenalin 4x4, both at the front and the rear.

There’s more too, with HD turrets, rear dislocation cones and +4” shocks from Pro Comp all-round. The relocation mounts are also from Adrenalin 4x4 and they bring down the rear shock mount by around 2”.

‘There are a lot of Britpart products on the car,’ says Liam, ‘And some say you buy cheap, you buy twice – but I’ve used the parts, and haven’t really had any problems.’

As many of us out there know, sometimes it’s the person fitting the components rather than the components themselves being the issue.

However, other than using affordable

yet quality parts from Britpart, what other money-saving items have made their way onto the Disco?

For one thing, the roll cage is something Liam put together himself having found a cheap pipe bender off eBay. That all links with the rear of the Left: A cheap tyre, but a good tyre nonetheless – at least for gaining maximum traction off-road. These are Nortenha 285/75/16 tyres, encompassing 16x8 modulars

Below: In addition to the bargain winch and bumper, Liam has also given his Discovery a Pro Trac steering guard from MM 4x4 as well as diff guards front and rear. And, just out of sight, the front arms are six-degree castor-corrected items

vehicle and where you can see the rear tyre is held upon a carrier hinged on gas struts. It all works brilliantly.

The winch turned out to be a brilliant steal as well.

‘I picked up the winch bumper for £60 and the winch was thrown in because the guy said it didn’t work,’ Liam tells us. ‘I took it and stripped it down, and found that the gears had seized so I sorted it and put it back together and it’s worked fine ever since.’

Within the bumper sits a Warn Tabor 9000lb winch running Dyneema Bowrope. Liam freely admits that the winch isn’t anything special, but when he’s bagged a fully working winch for free, can you blame him for not giving a hoot!

You’d think with all this engineering ability and opportunistic bargain grabbing that perhaps this isn’t Liam’s first time building a real weapon offroad. Well, yes… and no.

‘A few years ago I bought a Suzuki SJ and I did it up ready, but just never got round to off-roading it,’ explains Liam. Perhaps deep inside he knew his heart lay with another brand?

‘I’ve had a couple of Land Rovers before, but this is the first one I’ve really spent time on. I’ve done bits of laning, but at the moment I do a lot of pay-and-plays. It’s just easier to do. It can be quite hard to find the information on the lanes that you can and can’t do, whereas with P&Ps you know you’ve got access all areas.’

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Even since these pictures were taken, Liam has now made his Discovery look like a Disco no more, having fitted a tubular Defender front end from

RAC Parts, complete with Defender bonnet and grille.

‘Throughout the whole of this truck, I wanted to make it the best I could for the least amount of money.’

Judging by the results, Liam has spent

his money wisely. Apparently, his next stop on the vehicle will be the axles, maybe installing some lockers or a limited-slip differential. But, as is often the case, there isn’t just one Landy on the scene anymore.

‘I’m currently working on a Td5 Discovery, with the father-in-law, and that will be used for laning. Perhaps we’ll use it for an expedition or two as well!’

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For the first time we are opening up the 2.4-mile off-road course, marshalled by

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

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

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Who really enjoys deciding on things like what mortgage is best, what to have for breakfast in the morning and so on and so forth.

The decisions don’t stop there either.

Even narrowing down your winch options for your Land Rover can be a nightmare. That is, unless you turn to Goodwinch.

They’ll give you a tissue and sympathise with your predicament, but they’ll also help you choose a winch that’s perfect for you.

So, exactly what sort of options are you looking at?

Well, Goodwinch has recently launched two new winches, both in the Goodwinch Bull range. The 9.5i SR uses a Bowmotor 1 and is fully sealed against water and muck. It comes with a blue budget bowrope and an aluminium hawse.

It’s a smart looking bit of kit with a line pull of 4309kg (9500lbs). It costs £799 plus carriage and VAT but, if you needed more, you don’t need to spend much more.

The 12.0i SR winch also features a Bowmotor 1 winch motor and is fully waterproof. But this is aimed more at recovery truck winching, up to 4 tonnes, so would be com-

Above: The latest in the Goodwinch repertoire – this is the Goodwinch Bull 9.5i SR. Get a closer look at the show by heading to the Goodwinch stand fortably within its comfort zone for a lot of serious off-road use.

The line pull is 5454kg (12,000lbs), so it’s a fair bit more powerful, yet only costs another tenner compared to the 9.5i SR. At £809 plus VAT etc it looks like a bargain, and comes with budget blue bowrope and aluminium hawse.

If you were spoilt for choice already, things are about to get even more challenging for you.

Alongside the mighty G12 twin-motor winch that Goodwinch produces, Goodwinch also makes a single-motored winch, the G10. All its winches are made to order so you can specify exactly what you need in terms of drums, bowropes and so on.

The one you see in the photos to your left has a Bowmotor 2 fitted with a mid-sized drum which

Goodwinch call the Large Drum which is logical I’m sure. Whatever, it can take an 11mmx38m (125ft) Dyneema or budget bowrope.

If you needed it, there is an extra large drum available, which may be called the Extra Large Drum or Ginormous Drum or something. The Bowmotor 2 works with a Bowright solenoid for long, reliable service.

What you can also see is all the elements that make this Goodwinch good, from large drum roller bearings to V-Ring seals, that make this winch both waterproof and very robust over a long period of time. Many of the items are milled from solid aluminium.

This ‘King of TDS Winches’ follows on a long line of long-lived models designed with the help of David Bowyer. David has been working with winches for more

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TDS winches are now in their ninth year of production, making them a well-known name in the world where you need to get out of that mudhole, or climb that impossibly steep slope. Well, not you, obviously, you’re not stuck, but to help that other fella.

This low-profile winch will fit neatly into most centrally mounted bumpers on a range of Green Oval vehicles, from Defender, to Discovery 1 and 2 and Classic Range Rover. Prices start at £1499.00 + VAT, but really this is a bespoke service, so give them a call to discuss your exact requirements.

The winch shown is fitted with the optional Air Freespool Kit (£99.00). It’s recommended that you also fit the Turbo 1 Power Controller (£199), since this puts more volts into the Bowmotor for even more amazing performance.

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EXhibitoRS’ gUiDE specialists based in Coventry.

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

01299 250174 info@apbtrading.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 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

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 splines or larger torque capacity (which may give increased potential life-expectancy).

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

BSB Auto Parts Online Hall 2 B67 BSB Auto Parts are a leading Land Rover and Jaguar specialist, based in the West Midlands area.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.bsbautoparts.co.uk sales@bsbautoparts.co.uk 0121 374 2807

Bushwhacker Trailers Hall 1 F6 A true African heritage trailer, built in South Africa for African conditions.

Tailor-made for those individual families who expect the best and hand-crafted to your specification by a experienced team.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.bushwacker–uk.uk

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

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES buzzracing.co.uk

AAA Lazer Hall 2 A46

ABC Diagnostic Technical Ltd Hall 1 F11 Visit the stand for live demonstrations and special prices available for one day only on Bullseye Foam Spray and ABC Pro Tool.

• TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.abcdiagnostictechniques.com abcdiagnostictechniques@gmail.com 0044 754 948 7226 00353 86 600 4691

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 Spares and accessories for Discovery, Range Rover and Land Rover vehicles.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.apbtrading.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

Bilstein Hall 1 J60 Spare parts / tuning and suspensions / motorsport • PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.bilstein.com

Black Rat Off Road Hall 2 A17 Sheffield off-road club.

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES

British Motor Museum Hall 2 E104 Home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, the British Motor Museum will be proudly displaying some of the most impressive Land Rovers from their collection. www.britishmotormuseum.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 reinforced 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

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

City Gearboxes (Coventry) Hall 1 J61 We are specialist Land Rover gearbox and transfer case rebuild and overhaul

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

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.croytec.co.uk 01691 791349 info@croytec.co.uk CSI Parts Hall 1 F22 • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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

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

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.defenderdemister.com 07975 722131 roy@acmewildside.com

Derventio Autocentre Hall 2 A42 With over 20 years experience in the sector, Derventio Autocentre LLP is a growing, independent Land Rover Specialist. Our main focus it the remanufacture of Land Rover drivetrain products with a unrivalled warranty. We can also carry out routine servicing and repairs to your Land Rover vehicle, and supply new parts with access to over 20,000 part numbers. We will be offering a 10% discount off any remanufactured units ordered at the show.

• VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.derventio-autocentre.co.uk

01332 340019 info@derventio-autocentre.co.uk

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 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

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

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

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES www.glass-uk.org

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

• TRAVEL www.go-exploring.com 020 7097 3808 info@go-exploring.com

Goodwinch Hall 2 A46 We are specialist suppliers in winches.

Our extensive range of winches includes

EXhibitoRS’ gUiDE electric winches, small winches, commercial winches, hand winches, winches for 4x4, AC Capstan winches, portable electric winches, radio and lighting tower winches, winches for vehicle recovery operators, trailer winches, winches for car transporters, portable electric winches and petrol portable twin capstan winches as well as hydraulic winches, high quality tow ropes, spares and services, winching accessories and replacement motors.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES • TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.goodwinch.com 01363 82666 sales@goodwinch.com

Hobson Industries Hall 2 D87 Land Rover Defender vehicle build complete with modifications and upgrades, inhouse, in addition to all Land Rover model types of vehicle refurbishment, vehicle reconditioning and vehicle homologation.

• REFURBISHMENT & UPGRADES www.hobsonindustries.co.uk

Hotfuel Hall 2 D90 Land Rover t-shirts and hoodies.

• MERCHANDISE www.hotfuel.co.uk

John Brown Wheels Hall 2 E105 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, and to the trade throughout the UK and countries all over the world.

• WHEELS & TYRES 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, drill bits, brake pads, swarfega, jubilee clips, 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.

• TOOLS kandsmckenzieltd.co.uk 01228 528218 Keith Gilbert Hall 2 A19 Land Rover books, manuals & periodicals.

• PUBLICATIONS

07976 180696 sales@m12-offroad.co.uk Krown Rust Control Hall 1 F20 Krown Rust Control offers rustproofing, undercoating and rust protection for auto cars, truck and vans.

• VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.krown.com info@krown.com Lancaster Marketing Hall 2 D76 • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

The Landy Hall 2 A38 The Landy is a unique free-distribution Land Rover newspaper – the only one of its kind! It’s full of the latest Land Rover news, product reviews, inspiring adventure stories and features on classic, modded and everyday Landys. The Landy is available from most Britpart stockists and other Land Rover workshops, showrooms and parts specialists. It’s also available in WHSmith for just £2.50 and free to download and read online.

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

LR Matters Hall 2 C69 Accessories for Defenders, mainly roof racks, NAS steps, chequer plate and side sills. Roof rack fitment service available at the show – please book on 07932 930309.

Special show prices. Card payments accepted.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES 07932 930309

M12 Off Road Hall 2 B53 M12-Offroad currently stocks over 300 different products with new items being added every day. Be sure to check our eBay shop regularly to see our newest additions. Our products are designed and made in the UK and we are proud to support British industry.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.m12-offroad.co.uk

Mac 4x4 Hall 1 H39 The Mac 4x4 UK Challenge - raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES • CHARITIES www.mac4x4.co.uk

Martrim Hall 2 C70 Vehicle trim shop and auto upholstery wholesaler to UK and international trimmers, selling leather hides, car seating materials, auto vinyl, car mats, carpets, and other car trimming supplies. Established in 1976, we’ve grown from a small trimming concern to where we are today.

In most cases, we have the trimming materials you require in stock and available for immediate dispatch.

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

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

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

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.masai.co 01543 254507 info@masai.co

MC Auto Centre Hall 2 A18 We are able to carry out a wide range of car repairs, performance upgrades and servicing at a competitive price, offering good value for money with a friendly and knowledgeable service.

• VEHICLE WORKSHOP • UPGRADES www.mcautocentre.com 01825 724045

MUD UK Hall 2 E107 MUD-UK Ltd: Land Rover Defender Solutions. This year we will be featuring our latest products including the MUD

LED Interior Lamp and the MUD Blind Spot Mirrors.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.mudstuff.co.uk 01422 881951 mud@mudstuff.co.uk

Noisekiller Hall 2 A9 If you need to reduce the noise in a Land Rover so that driver and passengers can enjoy a more relaxed, stress-free journey, Noisekiller have a range of exclusive materials or acoustic blankets to give maximum noise reduction. Noisekiller also sell the Clutch Claw - the best security device on the market and if you’ve been along to the welding demonstration, why not come and get your welding protection pads and blankets from Noisekiller.

•SOUNDPROOFING 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 2 D88 Come and have a chat with us! Europe’s largest Land Rover engine rebuilder, we recondition and remanufacture 2.7TDV6, 3.0TDV6, 3.6TDV8 engines for Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, Jaguar XF&S. In 2014 we developed and manufactured our own branded superior quality crankshaft bearings. Order from our stocks! We look forward to seeing you on our stand.

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

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

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

Optimill Race Products Hall 2 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

Quantec Hall 2 B66 Specialists in all-wheel drive 6x6 vehicles and conversions. Come and see us at the show on stand B66 in Hall 2.

• VEHICLE WORKSHOP www.quantecawd.com 01823 673396

Raptor 4x4 Hall 2 B61 Accessories and Parts for off-road 4x4’s, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Toyota, Mercedes. Everything from Suspension to Seats is available.

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

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

Ravenol Hall 2 B55 Ravenol provides the customer with a wide range of lubricants and cleaning products, including car and truck engine oils, racing oils, gear oils for automatic and manual transmissions and drive axles, as well as agricultural machinery products, hydraulic oils, industrial oils, specialty fats, high performance lubricants, car care products, cleaners, winter chemicals and engine coolant (anti-freeze).

• TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.ravenol-direct.co.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 aftermarket 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!

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.rimmerbros.co.uk

EXhibitoRS’ gUiDE sales@rimmerbros.co.uk 01522 568000

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

With a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women, Ruskin Design exemplifies everything expected of a Great British brand and has developed an enviable reputation that is synonymous with stylish design, handmade luxury and outstanding workmanship. As a ‘must have’ addition for the discerning Defender owner, the iconic ‘Ruskin Inside’ is a mark of quality that is second to none and comes with 100% workmanship guarantee to support it.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES • LIFESTYLE & LUXURY www.ruskindesign.co.uk 0116 277 3701 sales@ruskindesign.co.uk See At The Back Hall 2 A10 Reversing cameras and monitors.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.seeattheback.com

Shire Fabrications Hall 2 C72 Selling fabricated parts.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.shirefabrications.com 01623 740877 shirefabrication@yahoo.co.uk Staffs 4x4 Hall 1 F5 Off-roading club in the Midlands.

• CLUBS & SOCIETIES www.staffs4x4.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 – to a land where time seems to have stood still.

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

UTV Products Hall 2 D92 Reputable UK stockist of LED lights and light bars to suit all makes of 4x4. All manufactured to highest standards and fully guaranteed by people who genuinely care about after sales service.

• LIGHTING 01606 553109 martinwickes@utvproducts.co.uk www.utvproducts.co.uk

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.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES • TRAVEL www.ventertrailersuk.com 01454 325109 info@ventertrailersuk.com

Venture 4x4 Hall 2 D79 Andrew and Dawn, at Venture 4x4, have been exploring Iceland for the past 6 years spending 3 months a year there.

They strive to be the premier provider of 4x4 Overland and Fly-Drive Expeditions by providing an outstanding personal service whilst inspiring all by sharing their passion for the wonders of Iceland.

• TRAVEL www.venture4x4.co.uk 01673 828120 andrew@venture4x4.co.uk

EXhibitoRS’ gUiDE Walker Components Hall 1 J59 • PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Wildbear Hall 2 B51 Landy spares.

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Wrights Auto Supplies Hall 2 A28 Wrights Auto Supplies is a family friendly business that has been in the automotive supplies industry for over 40 years. We sell stainless fixings and fastenings, assorted boxes and packs, brake/fuel hoses and fittings, adhesives, chemicals, electrical wiring and terminals.

•PARTS & ACCESSORIES • TOOLS & EQUIPMENT www.wrightsautosupplies.co.uk 02476 470377

Xanadoo Boot Basket Hall 1 F2 The XBB was specifically designed with the Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 in mind.

It free’s up a lot of load space previously untapped.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES www.facebook.com/xanadoobootbasket

Xtreme Sales Hall 2 D75 4x4 products from top brands.

• PARTS & ACCESSORIES sales@xs4x4.parts xs4x4.parts

Yorkshire 4x4 Hall 1 F18 We live and work in God’s own country, Yorkshire, and specialise in helping people to get the maximum enjoyment out of their 4x4 vehicles. We do this through our training activities during the week working with both individuals and for industry. Then there are our tours and holidays which allow people to drive their own vehicles through some of the most incredible countryside there is.

• TRAVEL www.yorkshire4x4treks.co.uk 01757 638479 info@yorkshire4x4treks.co.uk

Tuff Trek Hall 1 H40 www.tuff-trek.co.uk

K. & S. McKENZIE LTD The Company was established in 1968 by Keith And Sara McKenzie to supply the commercial vehicle industry with components to build and repair vehicles. Now into their 49th year of trading the customer base and product range has changed with the times. From our Warehouse in Carlisle, which is stocked with over 15,000 different items, we supply with our fleet of delivery vehicles a 120 mile radius. A third party courier delivers nationwide on an overnight service. The latest edition to the fleet is a Land Rover Defender 130 Special. Newly painted, logo’d and set up as a Rigid Industries Demonstration Vehicle.

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Other U-Pol products available.

From our extensive stock we can supply WARN , ARB, HI-LIFT | GREENOX ADBLUE | CHAINS & LIFTING SLINGS | TOW ROPES & SHACKLES | FASTENINGS | SEALEY TOOLS, NEW & SERVICE EXCHANGE | RATCHET STRAPS

We would be happy to see you at the many shows we are attending across the UK in 2017 or call our sales team who will be happy to help you with your enquiry.

K & S McKenzie Ltd Millbrook Road Kingstown Industrial Estate Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0EU

“More Than Just A Motor Factor” Tel: 01228 528218 Fax: 01228 514430 Email: ksmckenzie@btconnect.com Web: www.kandsmckenzieltd.co.uk Ebay: mckenzieofcarlisle

A family run business passionate about looking after customers old and new.

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obson Land Rover Merchandise are the official sole supplier of Jaguar Land Rover end of line products with brand values that capture leisure, countryside, racing heritage and Britishness, all available at up to 50% off the original retail price.

We stock a range of high quality clothing and merchandise, across a

broad range of product categories, from womenswear to lifestyle gifting and accessories in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover.

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.

We are able to offer investment

pieces produced for Jaguar Land Rover in collaboration with Barbour, Oliver Sweeney and Nike, prestigious household names at the forefront of high quality attire.

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Happy Campers

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pending time outdoors is great, and if you’re overlanding then it can bring you adventures you never thought possible.

Being outdoors, however, also carries with it a few conundrums, like where to keep your frozen chicken when you’re 200 miles from any form of civilisation. Will no one think of the damn chicken?!

Well, happily APB Trading have because they stock the National Luna 60L Fridge-Freezer, just the thing for the back of your Land Rover. It’s smaller than a separate travelling fridge and freezer, and uses less power. It also fully wraps the compartments with cooling plates, ensuring a consistent temperature with minimal expenditure of energy.

Now, once all that beautiful poultry has been digested following an evening cook-up, you’ll be getting a little sleepy and wanting to lie down to appease the food coma you’re now experiencing.

Fortunately, you were a clever soul who bought the Eezi Awn Stealth Roof Tent and bunged it on your Landy. And you did so because of the aluminium shell and unique scissor mechanism that allows for more leg room once erect, plus there’s a built-in mattress and it’s all very easy to set up

and use – just the ticket when you’re not feeling like a spring chicken.

If you fancy spotting this stealthy number at the show, the stand number you need is right below. Just let your dinner go down first.

Stand: Hall 2 A34

gREAt bRitiSh lAND RoVER ShoW ‘Extreme’ 4x4 Propshafts by Bailey Morris · · · · · · · ·

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

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

torque capacity (which may give increased potential life-expectancy).

For tips on how to maintain your propshafts, have a look at what our MD has to say! http://funrover.com/ guides/8-things-you-should-knowabout-propshafts/

Stand: Hall 2 D85

Bailey Morris Extreme Propshafts for off-road applications

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

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

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

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Venture to Treasure

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

What attracted us to return after that first visit, and on later trips venturing into the interior, was the

BEARTOWN TYRES

In excess of 200 tyres at the show, as well as a new range of wheels.

prospect of seeing some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth in a land that has been described as Europe’s last wilderness.

The country is truly amazing and seems to ‘have it all’, from dramatic coastlines and fjords to ice-capped mountains and majestic glaciers; from farm land around the coast to desert terrain in the interior that goes on for miles and miles - and not for-getting those volcanoes, hot springs and the aurora borealis Northern Lights.

We currently organise and lead 4x4 expeditions during July, August and early Sep-tember as well as offering the opportunity to fly-drive during the rest of the year.

Iceland is an overlanders’ and photographers’ playground and it is our aim to in-spire all those who travel with us to enjoy it as much as we do.

Andrew

Stand: Hall 2 D79

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Six on Wheels

Quantec are specialists in all-wheel drive 6x6 vehicles and conversions. Come and see us at the show on stand B66 in Hall 2

Land Rover Defender 6x6 HC Conversion

The Defender HC Tandem 6x6 Walking Beam (TWB) suspension upgrade consists of a tandem axle that can be quickly installed on to donor chassis, converting the rear axle into a powered tandem walking beam suspension. This conversion vastly improves the overall on and off road performance of the standard 110 Defender vehicle providing increased payload capacity by as much as one and a half times, combining increased dynamics stability and overall braking performance. The unladen weight of the 6x6 chassis cab is only 2180 kg. Fitted as standard to the vehicle is a heavy duty limited slip rear differential, with inboard vented calliper disc brakes.

Main Features: Improved mobility, particularly over rocks and other rough terrain by reducing the vehicle wheel base | Dramatic improvement in slope climbing ability | Improved vehicle angle of departure | One and a half times increased payload capacity | Improved vehicle stability and braking ability

01823 673396 www.quantecawd.com

gREAt bRitiSh lAND RoVER ShoW A Tale of the Shire

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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.

Stand: Hall 2 C72

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Diesel Power Plus i

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

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

Diesel additives are certainly one way to go, and one such product is being brought to market by Tunit.

Tunit is a tuning company (the clue’s

in the name) that focuses entirely on diesel-powered motors, which can only mean good things when it comes to Land Rovers.

And all you Tdi, Td5 and TDCi owners might want to pay attention, because Tunit is now bringing you Diesel Power Plus (DPP). This is a fuel additive suitable for all diesel engines.

DPP cleans injection systems, provides a cetane boost and lasts for up to 12 months in the correct dosage. All of this helps promote a more efficient and cleaner diesel engine.

Driver preferences on the mix can be selected to promote additional power and fuel efficiency. This means you can use a cheaper fuel that contains less cleaning agents and get the same results – saving you money.

Through diligent testing with fleets of Cummins engines in the US, DPP has also been shown to increase fuel efficiency by as much as 11%.

To order, call 01257 274100 or visit www.dieselpowerplus.co.uk

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IMPROVES POWER & TORQUE 12% BETTER FUEL ECONOMY REDUCES CARBON EMISSIONS SMOOTHER DRIVING QUICK & EASY TO INSTALL

Stand: Hall 2 D89

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

The Hadley’s previous experience came at a successful hotel in the Lake

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

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

in the area thanks to their involvement with GLASS and Treadlightly.

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

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

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

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

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Technicalities

Wales has always been a haven for country lovers and especially for the off-road enthusiast.

So what better way to spend a weekend than with Yorkshire 4x4 Treks, as they escort you via the most technical lanes in all of the UK

Words and Pictures: Mike Trott

W

hen I used to travel over to Wales as a kid, most often for the October half-term vacation period, I often came back from the experience greyer than the weather would undoubtedly have been for the whole week.

Often, the cause of the displeasure was sleeping in a cold, out-dated and

fragile static caravan that made me question its solidity every time the nearby rail line awakened to the noise of yet another locomotive steaming past what seemed like right outside the window.

At the age of eight, it certainly made me want to have words with Thomas the Tank Engine and his cronies come the morning.

However, it was always the adventures beyond the flimsy walls that made you want to come back again.

And now there’s another reason too.

Yorkshire 4x4 Treks run tours throughout the UK and much further afield too, including Morocco, the Pyrenees and, more recently, Galicia in Spain. But they operate a tour throughout Mid-to-North Wales,

designed to be one of their most technically challenging adventures – and it doesn’t disappoint.

I’m the lucky soul who was invited to spend a weekend opening gates no, sorry, experiencing the very best in Welsh byways and riding co-pilot to Russell Dykes, co-founder of Yorkshire 4x4 Treks and all-round green lane fanatic.

We rendezvoused with customers at a car park in Rhayader at 8.30am on a Saturday morning in January, with decidedly Welsh conditions at play, but with a clearing sky that showed potential for the day ahead, perhaps metaphorically as well as climatically?

As the congregation grew in the car park, Russ took to the stage to deliver a typical performance.

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‘Sign your life away!’ smiles Russ, as some faces appreciate the humour, others genuinely show looks of concern.

With the ink dry and Land Rovers itching to go, Russ and I led our group in the Yorkshire 4x4 110 off to the first of many epic lanes, and my pilot seized the moment to enlighten me on why this tour and this region is so popular with customers.

‘The tour shows just how extreme Wales can be,’ Russ explains. ‘People want to see what they can do with their vehicle, without damaging it and causing harm to the countryside.’

As we navigate around the Elan Valley area and onto our first lane that runs up to the foot of the Claerwen Dam (where Richard Hammond winched a Series I up the side of the dam in a tribute to the Defender), you see the sense in opting to experience Wales while being guided by one of Yorkshire 4x4’s experienced leaders.

Straight away you can relish the surroundings without having to worry about whether you’re on the right path or whether you should have taken the turning you’ve just sailed past. It’s easy exploration, for the most anyway.

Russ classes this as a more stressful tour to run, because rather than long, low-risk, scenic lanes which can whizz by with little concentration, vehicles are guided carefully through potentially very dangerous terrain, tyre by tyre, inch by inch.

‘We say “potentially” because if you listen to instructions you’ll be fine,’ says Russ in his frank manner. And

like Russ, co-founder Libby, and fellow guide Tony, are all brilliant instructors.

They’re very calm and controlled while directing people through hazardous sections – just the personalities you need in these situations.

‘We’ve recently started grading our tours,’ says Russ. ‘If this were a ski run then this trek would be a black route.’

Most of the lanes on the tour consist of a rocky base and often it’s the outcrops that need to be traversed with care. While the lane running up to Claerwen Dam gets the Land Rovers moving about and is admired by off-roaders, this is just the tip of the outcrop, so to speak.

But we’re prepared for any eventuality, with the whole set-up very professionally done, through the training, briefings and recovery equipment.

Russ and his team are always equipped with their own strops, shovels, shackles and so on, all there for your benefit.

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The Overland Bazaar

Words: Graham Scott

It’s above you Having a bike with you on your travels can really extend the envelope, but it can also be a bit of a pain as a bike was designed to be ridden not carried.

Or indeed pushed, yet it’s called a push-bike. Go figure.

The solution if you’re a muddy mountain biker or simply someone who wants to go off-road and then go a bit further, is to carry the bike on the roof. Some systems work well, some don’t, but here’s a neat solution from Front Runner. If you have Front Runner’s Slimline roof rack, then all you need is this Fork Mount Bike Carrier system.

It’s very easy to add almost anywhere on the roof rack, so you have

some flexibility if you want to carry other gear too. The kit includes all you need to lock the front fork and the rear wheel to the roof rack. Naturally you’ll need to remove the QD front wheel and also remember to carry that with you, otherwise you’re going to have a world of disappointment when you get to your location and find your front wheel is still at home.

But that’s down to you not Front Runner. They’ll sell you the black-powder-coated stainless steel parts, and you fit them easily then add the bike.

The kit costs 75 Euros and you’ll find out how to get one by getting in touch with them here: www.frontrunneroutfitters.com

Stove In The Tupike Stove looks remarkably stylish when it’s folded up and you’re carrying it around. Those oak laths on the stainless steel body, those brass details – it looks a bit like a 1960s record deck by one of those esoteric makers. But you wouldn’t want to put your vinyl on here.

Because underneath is a twin burner, ready to cook up a storm.

Chili or Chilly As spring arrives, our thoughts turn to trying to keep warm. The fleece is one of those perennial garments, as worn by sheep and outdoors folk.

The man-made ones are pretty ubiquitous but they’re not always the last word in style, particularly after the dog has slobbered over it and the cat has shed fur over the rest of it.

Which is where the Akita Jacket comes in, a rather smoother version of the fleece. It’s extremely flexible so you can wear it while under the bonnet or under the vehicle, or when dad-dancing or for any number of applications. The smooth outer increases wind resistance

and makes the wearer look a bit smoother too.

It would be great to layer up on a typical spring day, when the rain is horizontal, where its slim fit would help it sit under other layers. Or just show off your impeccable physique a bit better on its own. The full-length zip adds flexibility too, so you don’t have to swelter should the weather do something odd like get warm.

So for some technical warmth before the real warmth hopefully turns up, think about the Akita Jacket, in Chili or Zest colourways, for the special offer price of just £29.00.

Find them both at www.alpkit.com

As you lift the lid up, side screens come round so you can cook even if there is something of a big breeze going on. Underneath it’s all non-stick aluminium and everything can be taken out and cleaned individually so there’s no excuse for slovenly cooking here.

The Tupike Stove can operate off just a small gas canister, the size you might even fit in a backpack

but, if you’re home, then it can hook up to the big boys.You can buy it with a carrying case but, frankly, I can’t see why you’d want to.You’ll look far cooler carrying it around by the handle. Cool and well-fed.

The stove costs 230 Euros and all budding epicureans can find it at the following website: www.primus.eu/tupike-stove

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Each vehicle in the convoy is given a walkie-talkie so the driver can hear instructions delivered via Russ through the technical sections. You need to rely on your spotter because their eyes are better positioned than yours, a case demonstrated on the Strata Florida when negotiating the ‘bombhole’ and other axle twisters.

You can always tell which parts of the byway are the most challenging, as there tends to be a crowd waiting, observing and assessing the next driver to test their skills at the wheel of a Green Oval. It’s like a gladiator walking into the Colosseum.

When you have a Land Rover at full articulation, sunshine in Wales and a backdrop worthy of being framed, though, you know it’s a memory you’ll treasure. Something else to remember is the unwritten rule for the Strata Florida, namely that you only drive it the one way, starting from the Abbey end and heading from north to south.

As the day rolls on, so does the Yorkshire 4x4 Defender as we head for Dolgellau, our overnight stop.

The vehicle is running beautifully, in that sort of zone where you feel like all the moving parts are perfectly synchronised, ticking over happily and pitching perfectly with every crest and camber change in the road.

It’s a later Puma model with a couple of discreet alterations: a BAS remap, Syncro Slickshift and the lack of any anti-roll bars to ensure the best articulation off-road.

Russ suggests that ‘the idea of keeping it relatively standard is to show customers that they don’t need to spend huge amounts modifying their vehicle.’

We retired for the evening at the Royal Ship Inn – an advance on the caravan of yesteryear – but the beauty of this tour is that the accommodation is something that you can tailor to your own requirements. You’re given a starting point for the following day and it is up to you where you’d like to stay in between the off-roading.

Sunday greeted the convoy with snow-capped peaks and a fresh morning truly emphasising that you really can have four seasons in one weekend.

Having met the rest of the group in Machynlleth it was time to meander towards Aberdovey using the only way we knew how.

It turns out using byways to reach Aberdovey gives you some of the most splendid views imaginable. That must be why they call it Happy Valley. Our brigade carefully picked through axle twisters and navigated the best routes on ascents and descents, while maintaining byway etiquette throughout. I almost felt like a proud parent.

‘With Yorkshire 4x4, it’s a visual tour – the history, the scenery, it’s a full experience,’ says Russ. ‘The green lanes are simply an access to the scenic rewards.’

41 One thing I admired about this tour was that it would feel like you’ve been driving on a green lane for hours. The byways were long, challenging and demanding of your concentration. You were really driving, the whole time.

As I glanced out over the Welsh countryside, gazing at the rippling rivers, the harsh heathland and totally uncompromising landscape, it oc-

curred to me just how hostile this environment can be, particularly if you’re riding solo. Taking a Land Rover the scenic route has its advantages, but you have to be smart about the pitfalls you might, but hopefully won’t, face.

One byway to try is Bastard Lane (no, that’s not a typo). This is, as the name suggests, an unruly, demanding and machine-questioning lane that

puts any Land Rover to the limits of its capability. And sometimes beyond.

As we descended down through the tree-covered roadway (road being a term to use loosely), the rain poured down as vehicles searched for grip on the undulating surfaces and varying sections. Side slopes, rock steps and finishing with essentially a cliff, this lane has it all.

Of course, every Land Rover and driver successfully navigated the experience, courtesy of Russ and indeed some of the other drivers who would help each other after completing that portion of track themselves.

It felt like one of the most civilised off-roading trips I’ve ever been involved in, and that is down to Russ and the whole Yorkshire 4x4 team.

Wales always delivers when it comes to off-roading, but when it comes to getting the very best out of these barren, breath-taking and brilliant byways, you need the team from Yorkshire.

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Ruby’s Off Again: Episode Four After the warmth, beauty and madness of Columbia, Jen, Gav and Ruby The Landy hit the tracks towards Ecuador, not once but twice. And once there, the trio starts to appreciate just why overlanding is one of the best ways to see the world Pictures: Jenny Bright & Gavin Lowrie

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last. No, literally a blast. That was what Jen and Gav heard as Ruby blew a core plug while en route to Ecuador.

The rapid response roadside mechanic then assisted in cracking the expansion tank leaving Jen and Gav to perform a bush repair with gaffer tape and regular stops to check levels.

‘We didn’t plan to return to Bogota so soon,’ jokes Jen, ‘but we realised that before we pushed on to Ecuador, we would need to get it replaced. We’d met a great mechanic, Alejandro, at the Landy show and had already visited him in Bogota, so we decided to make the 130 miles or so back, and he fitted a replacement expansion tank.’

Damn Land Rovers. Honestly, you only want to drive them around the entire globe – is that too much to ask!

Departing from Bogota for the second time, Ruby and her travel buddies visited the Tatacoa Desert, San Agustin and Popayan on the way to the Ecuador border, heading through the Purace National Natural Park, Paramo and many dirt tracks riddled with potholes.

Unsurprisingly, after the potholes came the clunking, which got progressively worse. Unable to diagnose the issue themselves, Jen, Gav and minx, Ruby, had to turn north once more to go and meet ‘Land Rover Roy’ in Cali after being recommended by Carlos from the Columbia Land Rover Club.

Both Roy and Carlos met the clan at the garage and after some head scratching with the mechanics and some fresh parts, Ruby had a new CV joint, the drive member on the rear wheel replaced and her bushes tightened up. No clunks anymore!

‘We finally crossed our first border into Ecuador, and it was all very simple,’ says Gav. ‘In fact, all borders are pretty straightforward in South America, you don`t need a carnet for the car, just a temporary import permit which they issue at each border.’

To get a flavour of Ecuador, the band spent the first week or so in Ibarra, meeting fellow overlanders – some they had already become acquainted with through Facebook – and taking hikes around lakes and

Above: Life’s a beach... when you’re overlanding in a Defender that is. The inscription actually translates to, ‘Isabella grows for you’.

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volcanoes before checking out Salinas and the Otavalo market.

One of the highlights of the adventure was to follow, though, after Jen and Gav explored the capital, Quito, for a few days before flying (not in Ruby) to the Galapagos Islands for an eight-day boat cruise.

‘The Galapagos are volcanic islands.

They are like nowhere else on Earth and at times you think you have landed on another planet when wandering around the volcanic landscapes,’ describes Jen. ‘The islands are famous for their huge number of endemic species and were studied by Charles Darwin.

His observations and collections here contributed towards the theory of evolution by natural selection.’

For the full geography lesson from Mrs Bright, you can head over to their website at www.rubythelandy.com.

But the main thing you should know is that many of the islands are at least eight million years old, with some possibly formed up to 90 million

years ago. And Jen and Gav walked, snorkelled and sailed around the isles, admiring the wildlife and landscapes.

‘We swam with sharks, seals, penguins, marine iguanas (the little guys who hit fame on Planet Earth II after outrunning the hoard of snakes), huge turtles and loads of fish,’ smiles Jen. ‘I swear when we were looking for sharks I could hear the Jaws music coming from somewhere!

‘Every day and every island we landed on was different and we loved it. This was by far our best experience of the trip so far and we would highly recommend it to anyone.’

Back on Ecuadorian soil, the gang, reunited, made steps towards Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the Earth) where lies a monument to signify the equator line.

Gav says, ‘We had the obligatory tourist photo with one leg on each side of the equator line and then we headed to another site nearby, where more modern methods using GPS have

43 identified the correct equator line, 240 metres north of the official one!’

Continuing on their geographical feast, they ventured next to the Cotopaxi National Park, situated around Cotopaxi, Ecuador’s second-highest summit and an active volcano. Luckily, lava wasn’t in full flow, but a campfire was needed with temperatures falling and stargazing a necessity.

‘Ecuador was a lot smaller than Colombia,’ Gav tells us. ‘We experienced higher mountains and more volcanoes here. It’s more developed than Colombia, with a better road system and very cheap fuel – just 25p per litre!

Whilst it also had friendly people, it could not match, in our experience, the warmth and friendliness of the Colombian people.’

Travelling through the foothills of the Andes, Ruby and her cargo traversed nearly 300 miles as they headed for Cuenca, a UNESCO world heritage centre due to its historical buildings and stunning architecture.

The trio only spent a month in Ecuador, being conscious of time and with a need to be in Buenos Aires by December for their Antarctica trip.

They reached Peru in early September where they would visit the capital, Lima, and explore the realms of ancient Machu Picchu.

Ruby had settled down from her tantrums in Columbia and become as dependable as we know Land Rovers can be, shaking off the altitude sickness where others couldn’t, starting each and every time and savouring the dirt tracks when the opportunity arose.

‘We were really getting into the driving and living in Ruby,’ continues Jen. ‘We loved driving her through different countries and landscapes; being able to stop whenever we wanted to; waiting until all the tourists had gone and then putting up the roof tent and having the most beautiful places all to ourselves. We felt completely in charge of our own trip, without relying on buses, schedules or anyone else’s itinerary.’

Columbia was vibrant and Ecuador was eruptive in beauty, but what would lie ahead in Peru? Whatever lay ahead, Jen, Gav and Ruby would be finding out on their own terms.

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Just the other month we were singing the praises of the trusty Freelander 2 – but were we premature? As it turns out, this sainted Landy also carries a whiff of the awkwardness that so many of the new machines possess. And when it comes to the cambelt change...

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Of course, these words, pleas, cries – whatever you wish to call them – are all pointless in today’s digital age.

Engines today maybe cleaner, greener and more efficient than ever, but so is the engineering. The latter, however, is bad news for the DIY mechanic.

If you imagine an engine being put together in a factory, it comes together in the same way it does on a computer, with robot arms sliding everything together simultaneously. That’s the problem with these engineers, they think about how it all goes together, but just the once. We fettlers and the mechanics

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That last point, by the way, comes courtesy of Mark, the gent who is tasked with replacing the cambelt on a 2.2-litre diesel Freelander 2.

Great vehicles, these, and generally one of the more trouble-free Land Rovers you can buy, at least when you’re comparing it to your D3s and L322 Range Rovers.

While the cambelt change on this machine isn’t as extensive a mission as the the aforementioned Discovery, for example, there is a good chance you could fall into the habit of cursing throughout the procedure if you don’t have the required patience.

Briefly, it’s worth noting again that this isn’t a DIY feature, but more of a look at what happens when you take your daily drive FL2 into a garage because it no longer responds to the likes of a spanner. Let’s begin, shall we.

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3. There is a fair amount of lifting and lowering in this process, which is why it’s very handy being able to call upon a fully-functioning workshop ramp. Unscrew the lower engine cover while you’re down under. Yes, this one had a minor oil leak as you may have noticed

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4. While you’ve got her up, take off the driver-side front wheel so you can access the inner wheel arch. Then take off the cover that exposes the side of the motor itself

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5. Now this may look ridiculous, but we can assure you it is necessary. At several stages throughout the cambelt change the engine needs to supported, because the engine mounting bracket is removed. This piece of wood increases the area and lowers the amount of pressure on the sump

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6. Now it’s time to break down the engine mounting bracket, firstly by removing the bolts located in the top section

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7. There’s more of the engine mount bracket to go, and you need to unbolt and remove the segment that resembles a conrod next, leaving the engine bay to look something like this at present

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9. This is where having small hands would suddenly become advantageous. You need to remove the flywheel cover so that the whole starter motor can be lifted out the way. There’s three bolts for the starter motor and we’ll tell you now, this is an easier task on a manual Freelander because there is a recess you can use to gain better access. You’ll find using a wobble socket helpful. Also to be removed is the airbox

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11. Target acquired. The old cambelt has been identified and we’re only a smattering of steps away from actually doing the changing of belts

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15. Time for the main event. Shame it’s over before you know it. Here Mark fits the new belt onto the pulleys. The tension has to be perfect when fitted and you can’t afford to have the belt out by a single tooth or else the damage isn’t worth thinking about

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The finishing touches

Project Td5: In our penultimate instalment focusing on the tweaks we’ve made to the resident Td5 90 over the last six months or so, we visit Masai 4x4 one last time to equip the Defender with the final garnish to this brilliant truck

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here are some things that seem obvious to change on a Defender and then there are things that are not.

For example, changing the headlights, which we did a couple of months ago, may seem pretty much

a given. I mean, we’re all for driving around in Land Rovers that have an old-age musk about them, but when we’re using them on the roads in the evening, it would be quite beneficial to see that tight bend that’s approaching at 50mph.

Anyway, the point is, there are some changes that don’t come to you straight away. Take our Defender, for

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instance. It’s a great vehicle and even came with genuine accessories such as chequer plate already installed. But that doesn’t mean to say it was right for this lil’ Land Rover.

After a frank discussion with owner, Colin, it became apparent that black goes very well with the beautiful green paintwork flowing around the exterior of this car. And we felt it would be a

good idea to change some of its accents accordingly. Masai 4x4 provide all sorts of accessories and parts for Defenders, as you know, and we felt obliged to see what they could do with our conundrum.

Below and over on the other page, you can see the fitting of some black 3mm chequer plate, an air intake cover, plus the addition of some 30mm

wheel spacers to give our Defender a slightly more powerful stance.

It’s what we call the finishing touches to a vehicle that has been gently modernised and protected to ready it for 2017 and the years ahead.

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3. When securing the new chequer plate down, apply a touch of copper grease to the screws to ensure they don’t seize up and become stubborn over time

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3 6. Masai’s chequer plate is 3mm thick, which helps to provide greater durability, and as well as being powdercoated in the smart black option, the plating also carries a chamfered edge to give a smoother finish along the sides

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here’s no doubting that the 200Tdi Defender is one of the most widely adored Land Rovers to ever roll out of Solihull, so it’s only fitting that we take an in-depth look at what makes these vehicles so desirable.

Once again, Ashley Counsell is onhand to give us his expert analysis.

‘One of my favourite Land Rover engines,’ enthuses Ashley. ‘A sweet-running 4cyl unit, and completely bulletproof unless seriously mistreated. Well within the capabilities of a competent home mechanic, the only special tool you’re likely to need is a crank damper puller to access the timing belt.’

High praise for the power unit then, but there are a couple of points to be wary of with the transmission. The five-speed LT77 ‘box came as standard, although switching to the later R380 is common. If you’ve an early LT77, though, Ashley says, ‘They suffered a

lot with mainshaft spline wear. Listen for a loud knock when releasing the clutch when pulling away. If it’s bad, then you’re looking at a recon ‘box and the corresponding gear in the transfer box to rectify.’

The LT230 transfer box is generally trouble-free – just keep an eye on the oil level and the same with the front and rear diffs. Neglecting your Defender is when problems arise, so maintain the steering swivels too. ‘A fill of one-shot grease is the way to go here,’ advises Ashley. If the seals are leaking oil or grease, then they may let water in. A swivel housing kit will enable you to rebuild them if they go too far.

One big plus with the Tdi Defenders is the wide range of modifications available for them. But even the standard setup consists of simple coil springs, bushes and joints – easy components to replace once worn (note that your rubber bushes are more com-

pliant than polyurethane alternatives, if harder to fit). The steering boxes are equally as easy to renew as well.

It’s generally an easy vehicle to live with; something illustrated with the old-school electronics. ‘Happy days,’ smiles Ashley.

There is one core issue with these Defenders, however, and unsurprisingly that’s corrosion.

‘The chassis will corrode, particularly rear crossmembers, but the rest of it can go too. Doors rot, the steel inner frames rust and the aluminium skins powder away. Bulkheads corrode too, particularly where they meet the floor plates at the bottom.

‘Check very carefully with any prospective purchase, or get someone who knows the vehicles to help. The good news is that virtually everything is available to repair these issues from complete galvanised chassis upwards.

The time and/or cost involved can be

Ashley 4x4 is based near Stafford and equipped to cater for any of your Land Rover repair, servicing or parts enquiries. Give them a call on 01785 243175 or visit www.ashley4x4.com considerable however, so unless you’re contemplating a full rebuild anyway, be careful.

But just in case you had any doubts about these brilliant motors…

‘A nice Tdi Defender is a marvellous thing. None of the complexity of subsequent models, but much more usable as everyday transport than older

Series motors. Virtually everything is available to keep these vehicles on the road thanks to a fantastic parts infrastructure. You might have to throw some money at it, but at least you can get components easily. You can modify them to the hilt if that’s your thing, but a nice original spec vehicle will be the one to have as time goes on.’

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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£3500-£50000+ Versions: 80” (‘48-’53), 86” (‘54-’56), 107” Pick Up (‘54-’56), 107” SW (‘54’58). 88”, 109” Pick Up (‘56-’58). 1.6 4cyl petrol (‘48-‘52), 2.0 4cyl petrol (‘52- ‘58).

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

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

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

£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

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

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

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

Pros: Soundtrack, presence, exclusivity Cons: Fuel bill, fuel bill, parking conundrums... fuel bill

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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-present)

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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...

£2500-£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-£30000 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

£8000-£60000+ 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

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-£6600 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-£28000 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.

£800-£90000 Versions: Two-door (‘70-’85), four-door (‘81-’96), LSE (‘92-’96). 3.5 V8 petrol (‘70-’86), 3.5 EFI V8 petrol (‘86-’89), 3.9 EFi V8 (‘89-’96), 2.4 VM turbo-diesel (‘86-’92), 200Tdi (‘92-’94), 300Tdi (‘94-’96).

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

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

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

Cons: Electrics. Nuff said

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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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?

£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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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.

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.

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.

Land Rover is now churning out

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

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

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

£500-£3500 Versions: 200Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘89-’94), 300Tdi 2.5 4cyl turbo-diesel (‘94-’98), 3.5 V8 (‘89-’93), 3.9 V8 (‘94-’98).

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

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

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

£5800-£56000 Versions: 2.7 TDV6, 4.4 V8 (‘04’09), 3.0 TDV6 (‘09-’12), 3.0 SDV6 (‘12-present).

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

£43500-£68300 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

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

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

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ince the arrival of the Jeep Wrangler JK in 2006, enthusiasts in Britain have wished the factory would combine the 2.8 CRD diesel engine with the Rubicon off-road spec package. It now does – but while there’s no apparent engineering barrier to doing so in right-hand drive, the company has confirmed that a Rubicon diesel won’t be available in the UK. The latest example of a diesel Rubicon to be shown in public appeared on the Jeep stand at Geneva in March, in the shape of a new special-edition version of the vehicle. Named the Recon, this gains a stronger front axle and

heavy-duty cast diff covers, adding yet more resilience to what is already a uniquely capable off-road vehicle. Further enhancements include a vented Power Dome bonnet, beneath which buyers on what we can still just about call mainland Europe will have a choice between the 2.8 CRD and 284bhp, 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 petrol engines.

Here in Britain, only the latter will be available, mated to a five-speed auto gearbox as standard.

Sales of the Rubicon Recon are now being rolled out across Jeep’s European markets. Prices are yet to be announced, however Jeep says it will be available in a wide range of paint colours.

Mini’s Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 hybrid will cost from £31,585 (before the government’s plug-in car grant) when it hits the road on 24 June. The 224bhp petrol-electric SUV claims 134.5mpg, 49g/km and a zero-emissions range of up to 25 miles.

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The vehicle’s purpose was to demonstrate Mopar’s ONE off-road accessory pack. Featuring a 2” suspension lift, steering damper and 265/75R17 Hankook all-terrains on cast alloy rims, this kit is now available through Jeep’s dealer network for 2-door and 4-door Rubicon models – even though in the UK, the vehicle itself is not.

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The JL will come to the UK in 2018, with a double-cab pick-up version due to follow a year later. Specific model plans here remain unknown, however the US market is getting its first ever diesel – prompting optimism that when it comes here, the new Wrangler will at last be available with the right engine in Rubicon form.

Wran Prices for the new Wrangler are a long way from being finalised, however with better supply it is to be hoped that they will be more realistic than at present. The cheapest Wrangler currently costs £33,925 – almost double what it did when the current model was launched ten years ago.

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Sitting between the current Korando and soon-to-be-replaced Rexton, Ssangyong says the XAVL will be ‘an authentic off-road SUV’.

It will be available in 1.5-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel forms, each with a choice of transmissions.

Inside, the vehicle promises a wide range of high-tech features.

Major functions can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app, the passenger seats have a wi-fi hotspot and Link to Home technology allows you to warm up the oven, operate the central heating and so on from in the cabin.

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The vehicle now features LED running lights, 18” diamond-turned alloys and a more comfortable steering wheel.

Options include a choice of 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines and manual and auto gearboxes.

Four-wheel drive is on offer, as are several other safety features.

These updates will see the Korando through to the end of production; Ssangyong’s smallest SUV is due to be replaced two years from now.

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A four-seat coupe-SUV, this features a 3.0 TFSI petrol engine with the 48v changer in a mild hybrid system developing 470bhp and 516lbf.ft. As well as allowing a 4.7-seconds 0-62 time, Audi says this drivetrain gives the Q8 a range of more than 745 miles.

Audi says the TFSI-based hybrid system will be used on a wide range of its models in the future. The Q8, meanwhile, is strongly tipped to spawn a production model which will go on sale around a year from now.

Peugeot’s second-generation 3008 has been named Car of the Year 2017. The new SUV has already been ordered by almost 100,000 customers across Europe – however only a few choose the Hybrid4 model, which is the sole version with all-wheel drive.

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Land Rover Specialists: Sales, Repairs & Servicing

Land Rover & Diagnostic Specialist

West Winner, Eversley Centre, Eversley, Hants, RG27 0LY info@safari-engineering.co.uk www.safari-engineering.co.uk Tel. 0118 9732732

LR Matters

Specialists in Defender Accessories

From simple MOT failures to full off-road preparations. gasguzzlers.org.uk 07713 286351

East Midlands

SALES & REPAIRS IN ALL VEHICLES & 4x4s Wenlock Motors offer a wide range of services including vehicle repairs and servicing, air conditioning repair and re-gas, clutch replacements, diagnostic work, power steering issues and much more...

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Unit C17, Ditchling Common, West Sussex, BN6 8SG

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Family run business specialising in vehicles for sale Sutton Road, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9SN 0800 612 5520 www.bluebirdmotorcompany.co.uk sales@bluebirdmotorcompany.co.uk

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High quality parts and overland prep Sole UK dealer for VIAIR Unit 3 Unity Complex, Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2HX

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North West England Rogerson’s “Lancaster’s Independent Land Rover Specialists” Unit 5, Hamilton House Workshops, Station Lane, Cabus, Garstang, PR3 1AN

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

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Independent Land Rover Servicing, Repairs and Accessories

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

Steve Parkers Ltd Servicing, Repairs, Spares and Conversions

Maddison 4×4 1 Water House Farm Topcliffe North Yorkshire YO7 3SG

Lloyd Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8AA

Tel: 01845 587407 Fax: 01845 587504

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Malvern Tyres 19 Hampton Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9PA 01905 778688

APB Trading

Leading Independent Land Rover Specialists Unit 38, Hartlebury Trading Estate (North), Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB

01299 250174 • www.apbtrading.co.uk

MM 4x4 Independent Land Rover Specialists Parts, Accessories and Off-Road Equipment

Droitwich Road, Martin Hussingtree, Worcester, WR3 8TE

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All aspects of Land Rover repairs and maintenance, diagnostic work, MOT work and preparation, parts stocked and supplied.

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

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Foundry 4x4 Ltd

The Old Bakery, Rear of Vale Terrace, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 4HT

Country Workshops Risegate, Nr Spalding, Lincs, PE11 4EZ

Classic Landrovers Parts 1948 to date Retail trade Export Special Projects Servicing Restorations Modifications

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Specialists in all aspects of Land Rover sales, repairs,spare parts and bespoke builds

01639 773334 sales@lewis4x4.co.uk enquiries@lewis4x4.co.uk

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

Series I 86” (1955). Excellent condition. No rust at all. New wiring loom, generator. Modern relays for reliability. Electric fuel pump. £15000 (including shipping). Brisbane, Australia. +61 4 02 470 130 05/17

Series IIA 88” LPG (1968).

83,500 miles. MOT Nov ‘16.

3.5 V8 with LPG. Tax exempt.

Overdrive, solid chassis, internal roll cage. CB, cubby box, snorkel. £4000 ono. Burntwood, Staffordshire, 07773 616391 09/16

Series IIA 88” (1969). 12,000 miles. Has been fitted with a Discovery 200Tdi engine.

Overdrive. Pulls like a dream.

New set of Exmoor Trim seats. £4000. Torquay, Devon, 07889 367888 02/17

Series IIA 88” Perkins 4203 (1969). 69,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Tax exempt. Safari roof, Kuhmo tyres, overdrive, recon’d clutch, new starter motor, springs. £3250. Northampton, 07711 381216 03/17

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

Series III 109” Ex-MOD (1981).

59,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17.

Displayed in The Royal Logistic Corps Museum ‘94-’08. In service from 19/09/84 to 23/09/93. £3500. Aylesbury, Hertfordshire, 07818 035916 02/17

Series III 88” 2.25 Petrol (1977). MOT Dec ‘17. Tax exempt from 3/3/17. Chassis, bulkhead, mechanics, tyres good.

Needs little TLC, but v. genuine. £5650. Hull, East Riding of Y’shire. 07703 333360 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. £16500 ono. Keighley, West Y’shire. 07957 101510 02/17

Land Train Business – Series IIA 88” (1968). Fully refurb’d “Land Train”. Road legal with Akerman steering. Tdi engine. Respray, tax exempt, undersealed. £34995.

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, 07791 012434 07/16

Series IIA 88” 2.25 petrol (1968). 88,550 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. Nut and bolt rebuild

by Hanbury Garage in 2010.

Galvanised chassis, bulkhead. £14950 ono. Machynlleth, Mid Wales. 07949 074449 04/17

Series IIA 109” 300Tdi (1970).

25,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Tax exempt. Light refurb: LT77 ‘box, rebuilt front axle, new shocks, brakes, rear crossmember, seats. £11995 ono. Ellesmere, Shropshire, 07973 373546 05/17

Series IIA 88” Ex-Military (1965). 86,877 miles. MOT April ‘17. 2.25 petrol. Chassis, bulkhead both solid. Hard-top included as well, but with no rear door. £10000. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 07765 174935 05/17

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

Series III 109” rebuilt (1976).

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

Series III 88” Hard Top (1979).

MOT Feb ‘18. Tdi engine fitted.

New galv chassis, bulkhead.

Full nut and bolt rebuild. Body refurb’d: floor, wings, seals etc. £15000. Darley Dale, Derbyshire. 07968 830333 04/17

Series III 88” 2.5 Petrol (1971).

14,118 miles. Stored undercover for two years. New clutch master cylinder. Winch, guards. Two sets of wheels and tyres. £3600 ono. Pilling, Lancashire, 07889 825908 08/16

Series III 88” Pick Up (1983).

2.25 diesel. MOT Aug ‘17. Solid motor. Overdrive. Free-wheeling hubs. Parabolics lifted 2”. Welded recently. New brakes. £2550 ono. Brierley Hill, West Mids.

07791 675312 05/17

Series IIA 109” Hi-Cap (1968).

15,500 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. Just serviced. Re-painted. Galvanised chassis, very original. 2.5 NA diesel, new tyres, new battery. £8500. Whitchurch, Shropshire, 07811 698250 02/17

Series III 88” 2.25 Petrol (1971). Lovely early SIII with overdrive ready to enjoy.

Previous body resto by previous owners. Good tyres, brakes overhauled. £7000. Salisbury, Wiltshire. 07831 778567 03/17

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

Series III 88” SW 200Tdi (1971). 60,000 miles. Galv chassis, excellent bulkhead, tax exempt, 12 months’ MOT. Uprated diffs, parabolics. £4750 ono.

Bolton, Greater Manchester.

07806 791353 05/17

Series II/IIA

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Defender 90 2.4 TDCi Hard Top (2009). 4,729 miles. Showroom condition, has never abused or taken off-road. Always garaged.

Heated seats. Immaculate condition. £23500. Derby, 07977 981184 08/16

Series 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

Defender 90 200Tdi (1990).

163,810 miles. MOT March ‘17.

Disco engine. New crossmember, clutch slave and brake master cylinder. Spots, winch bumper, winch, lifted. £5000. Northampton. 07875 840037 04/17

Lightweight

Series III 88” Hard Top (1977). 2.25 petrol. Full rebuild from galv’ chassis up. Extensive list of new components. 12 months’ MOT. £14500 ono. Romford, London. 07891 546739 05/17

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PETERBOROUGH’S PREMIER 01733 266690 LAND ROVER DISMANTLER www.avenger4x4.com sales@ avenger4x4.com workshop@ avenger4x4.com

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 III Lightweight (1979).

36,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. 2.25 petrol. New plugs, coil, points, leads, distributor cap and arm.

Fairey overdrive. Heritage certificate. £4250 ono. Ashburton, Devon, 07484 775751 11/16

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Defender 90 Td5 County (2003). 74,000. MOT Nov ‘16.

Service history from 2008 onwards. Two previous owners.

Test drive welcome. Tow bar.

PAS. £11600. Torquay, Devon, 07719 115629 08/16

Land Rover 90 (1989). MOT Nov ‘17. 200Tdi engine fitted.

Immaculate condition. Comprehensive overhaul: brakes, rear crossmember, respray etc. £11995. Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire, 01905 840085 03/17

Land Rover 90 (1988). MOT Sept ‘17. Rebuilt from chassis up.

Daytime running lights, LEDs, cubby, Bluetooth, heated screen, r/window, seats, KBX grille. £10000. Havant, Hampshire 07539 284416 02/17

Land Rover 90 (1988).

MOT Nov ‘17. 120,000 miles.

Resprayed, undersealed. New water pump, clutch, wheel bearings. Wiring faults fixed, soundproofed bulkhead. £6295.

Durham, 07895 824168 02/17

Defender 90 300Tdi (1998).

147,000 miles. Totally standard.

Good blank canvas for modifying. Alarm. Used for towing, not off-roading. Timing belt recently fitted. £6750 ono. Nottingham.

07984 884808 04/17

Land Rover 90 Off-Roader (1988). Resprayed. 10 months’ MOT. 5” Terrafirma lift, dislo’ cones. Diff guards. Sump, belly plates. Fedimas. Winch. Snorkel. £4650 ono. Launceston, Cornwall, 07929 400704 08/16

Defender 90 200Tdi Galvanised Chassis (1992). 130,000 miles. New galv crossmember.

Lifted. +4 shocks, tubular turrets, castor-corretion arms, guards, 24-spline axles. £13500 ono.

Stoke, 07899 687175 09/16

Defender 90 County Td5 (2002). 200,000 miles. FLRSH. Major overhaul, lots of new parts. Respray. New back door.

Warn winch. Terrafirma springs, shocks. BFGs. £14,950. Nottingham, 07794 965646 07/16

Defender 90 300 Tdi Auto (1992). 96,000 miles. Long MOT. Disco engine. Carpet in rear, Porsche seats, Puma bonnet, steering wheel. New x-member, fully serviced. £9995. Worcester, 07711 591000 09/16 Land Rover 90 2.5TD Pick Up (1988). 116,000 miles. Ifor Williams top. 2nd owner from new. New clutch. Bull bar. Blue.

Has been used for limited use on a farm and has no MOT. Will need to be trailered away. £2700. Guildford, Surrey, 07702 084142 07/16

Defender 90 200Tdi Hard Top (1993). 118,645 miles. MOT Dec ‘17. No advisories. Good, tidy condition. Starts and drives really well. Ready to go for winter. £4950. Hereford. 07999 536514 03/17

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

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Defender 90 300Tdi (1998). 105,000 miles. MOT Dec ‘17. Rebuilt on galv chassis, receipts from work. Lifted, polybushed, LEDs. £12500 ono. Congleton, Cheshire. 07968 056621 05/17

Defender 110 300Tdi Pick Up (1996). 66,500 miles. MOT Dec ‘17. One owner. Lovely, straight, standard Defender. Body, engine, transmission, bulkhead, chassis, crossmember all good. £8990.

Kent, 01795 842925 04/17

Defender 110 300Tdi County SW (1996). 183,400 miles.

One owner from new, in daily use. MOT Jan ‘17. Serviced every year at Caffyns. Good interior. £5000ono. East Sussex, 07944 705299 (Evening only) 10/16

Defender 110 Tithonus Wolf Soft Top (1993). 87,600 miles.

MOT Nov ‘16. 2.5 NA diesel.

Roll protection system, chequer plating, uprated Exmoor seats. £5499. Rossendale, Lancashire, 07564 907024 09/16

D2 G4 Expedition Replica (2000). 129,564 miles. MOT Nov ‘17. Auto. Ashcroft recon’d gearbox, diff lock conversion.

Fox shocks, roll cage. £9995.

Available by Gumtree 4x4, Mid Sussex. 01444 241457 04/17

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Defender 90 Td5 (1999).

88,500 miles. MOT Sept ‘17. Excellent condition. Solid chassis, bulkhead, crossmember. New brakes, lifted, Muds. £9500 ono.

Brackley, Northamptonshire.

07765 252984 04/17

Defender 90 300Tdi (1998).

162,000 miles. MOT May ‘17.

2” lift. Snorkel, guards, sliders, Kenlowe fan, winch bumper, silicone hoses, Td5 dash.

Polybushed. £6750. Maidstone, Kent. 07855 300305 02/17

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

Defender 110 Camel Replica 2.4 TDCi (2008). 175,000 miles.

One owner from new. Comprehensive service history. Many new parts. May p/x. £11990.

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 07891 579071 12/16

Discovery 2 Td5 (1999).

127,521 miles. MOT Dec ‘17.

Auto. 7 seats. Very clean bodywork, interior. Part service history. £600 heaadlight upgrade. £3250 ono. Newton Abbot, Devon. 07974 464135 05/17

Defender 90 Td5 Hard Top (2002). 149,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. County spec. Steering guard, LEDs, engine at 170hp. Chassis, bulkhead v. good. £10000 ono.

Darlington, County Durham.

07903 471470 05/17

Land Rover 90 2.5TD (1987).

MOT June ‘17, no advisories.

Good chassis with new rear x-member, door posts, bulkhead corners, hinges. 2” lift. Waxoyled. £3500. Southampton, Hampshire. 07747 083606 05/17

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

Leeds, West Yorkshire, 07966 459896 12/16

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

Discovery 1 200Tdi Auto (1994). 67,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. One previous owner. SORN. VGC in & out. Ideal for collector. £9995 ono. Nuneaton, Warwickshire, 07921 480095 12/16

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

110 2.5NA Diesel (1987).

31,000 miles. Direct from MOD. Chassis sound. Full canvas top.

Bodywork straight. Very well maintained, starts, drives well. £4750. Craigavon, Northern Ireland, 07594 108427 01/17

Defender 110 Td5 (2002).

172,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17.

Mazda seats, chequer plate, rear camera, blind spot windows, new grille, bumper. £5000 ono.

Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.

07545 155952 02/17

Defender 110 Td5 (2005).

72,000 miles. MOT July ‘17. One owner. Just resprayed. Engine and gearbox sweet as a nut.

Chassis very good. £10995.

Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

07950 461197 02/17

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

Land Rover 90 Hard Top (1985). Rare 2.25 petrol model.

67,000 miles. MOT Jan ‘18. Very tidy for the age, with recent light use. Weber carb. Manual. £3950. Holsworthy, Devon.

07967 643550 05/17

Land Rover 110 Pick Up. Professional rebuild, 200Tdi engine fitted in 2016, 500 miles since build & MOT. Resprayed.

New clutch, turbo, seats, tyres. £7850. Hertfordshire, 01920 464540, 02/17

Defender 110 300Tdi (1993).

94,918 miles. MOT June ‘17.

Auto. Alarm, Exmoor interior.

Air-con. Winch bumper, wider arches. BFGs. 2” lift. Ashcroft halfshafts. £9499. Horley, Surrey, 07853 444214 09/16

Defender 110 300Tdi Hard Top (1994). 85,560 miles. MOT July ‘17. Runs beautiful. Disc lock, Safe T pedal, tracker. Solid chassis, bulkhead. Snorkel, waxoyled.

Guards. £6999. Godalming, Surrey, 07557 224183 01/17

Discovery 1 300Tdi Bobtailed Off-Roader. MOT June ‘17. 34” Insa’s, bead lockers, lifted, RAC Twister Kit, X-Eng handbrake, twin batts, winch, CB. No fuel gauge. £2750. Ilkeston, Derbyshire. 07828 446487 04/17

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Discovery 2 4.0 V8 LPG (2003).

83,500 miles. MOT Oct ‘17.

Top hat sleeve engine rebuild. £3000 job. Top LPG system – no tank in rear. Black leather. Five seats. £5000. Barnsley, South Y’shire. 07482 239581 04/17

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

Newent, Gloucestershire, 07974 570057 07/16

Discovery 1 3.9 V8 Premium (1998). 152,295 miles. MOT Dec ‘17. Ltd edition. Auto. Work done: head gasket, new water pump, radiator core, batt, spark plugs, crankshaft oil seal. £1650.

Leicester. 07973 481161 04/17

Discovery 2 Td5 Facelift (2002). 141,596 miles. MOT May ‘17. Auto. Green. Rear chassis excellent. Recent new front tyres. Alarm. Seven seats. £3750 ono. Buckfastleigh, Devon.

07890 067730 04/17

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08 (08) DEFENDER 90 TDCI CSW. 76K, FSH, A/C. £18995.

Discovery 1 200Tdi (1992).

110,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘17.

New cambelt, engine serviced 4k ago. New battery. Bodywork avg. Sunroof sealed. Chassis good. £1350. Buxton, Derbyshire, 07585 873937 04/17

Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 HSE (2005). 115,000 miles. MOT Sept ‘17. No advisories. Lots of receipts. Manual. Cambelt, air susp. replaced, new track rods, arms. £8495. Chichester, West Sussex. 07710 708624 04/17

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RR Classic 3.9 V8 Vogue SE (1991). 130,830 miles. 12 months’ MOT. New tyres, new headlining, two keys. No leaks, smoke or rattles. No rust. £6995 ono. Harrogate, North Y’shire, 07817 062321 03/17

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www.hallambros.co.uk RR Classic LSE (1994). 76,700 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Restored.

New air suspension, upgraded rubber mounts, anti-rollbars.

New brakes, tyres, headlights. £17995. Macclesfield, Cheshire, 07767 884865 11/16

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RR Classic 300Tdi Auto (1993).

190,000 miles. MOT Dec ‘16.

Soft dash, good chassis, tailgate.

Interior good bar headlining.

No leaks, engine and gearbox good. Decent offers. Worcester, 07815 460939 11/16

0810 (08) DEFENDER TDCI (60) DEFENDER90110 CSW. 76K, FSH, A/C. TDCI CSW.£18995.

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Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE (2012).

47,750 miles. One owner from new. Sat-nav, heated seats f/r, 8-speed auto, reversing camera, LEDs, puddle lamps, Harman stereo. £25250. Barnet, Hertfordshire, 07825 333822 11/16

Discovery 2 Td5 GS (2001).

100,000 miles. MOT March ‘18.

Excellent condition, very clean interior, beautiful paintwork. 7 seats. Lots of receipts. Nearly new tyres. £3500 ono. Shropshire. 07534 446806 05/17

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Discovery 300Tdi off-roader.

194,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘16.

Sills replaced w/box section. Inner wings repaired. 2”lift. Light bar, HD winch bumper, sliders. £1500 ono. Leek, Staffordshire, 07791 723448 07/16

RR P38 4.0 V8 SE LPG. Excellent condition, just back from Spain. Very reliable, no water issues. Coil sprung, Ashcroft auto ‘box, new discs, tyres. £3250.

North Hykeham, Lincolnshire.

07413 197397 03/17

Discovery 1 300Tdi (1994).

77,000 miles. MOT Aug ‘17. Serviced at MOT. No body damage, beautiful runner. Tan interior, never had children in. £1250.

Would trade for 90. Hertfordshire, 01920 464540 02/17

Range Rover Classic 25th Anniversary Edition (1995).

90,000 miles. Six months’ MOT. One of 25 made. Oxford Blue, Lightstone leather cabin. £29995. Ipswich, Suffolk, 07983 962735 01/17

RR L322 4.4 V8 Vogue LPG (2002). 128,000 miles. MOT June ‘17. Serviced in Jan, Grabbers, new discs, pads. New susp’ compressor Jan ‘14. Recon’d ‘box Oct ‘13. £4000 ono. Torquay, Devon, 07775 828590 09/16

RR P38 2.5 DSE (2003).

157,000 miles. MOT Oct ‘16. Grey leather. Grabbers. Cruise control.

Coil sprung. Service book complete up until 128K miles. Good condition. £2200. Barnstaple, Devon, 07399 559070 08/16

RR Classic 3.5 V8 (1980) PLUS Series II Landy for spares. RR: Two-door, owned for 20 years.

Overdrive. Piper cam, SU carbs.

Ideal resto. Series: 6-cyl, 3.0 petrol. £3750. Maidstone, Kent, 07711 166641 08/16

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Range Rover Classic 4.2 V8 LSE (1994). 25,000 miles. Never restored, just minor recommissioning. Interior as new. Very original. £20995. Burnley, Lancashire. 07802 179517 05/17

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Freelander 2 2.2 TD4e HSE (2009). 97,710 miles. MOT Oct ‘17. Manual. FSH. Sat-nav. Heated leather seats. Two keys. Parking sensors, air-con, cruise control, climate control, Bluetooth.

Excellent bodywork. £8995. Pershore, Worcestershire. 07985 879701 03/17

Range Rover P38 2.5 DSE (1998). 150,000 miles. Auto.

Electric windows and sunroof.

Good runner, five good tyres.

Tow bar. Leather interior. £2200 ovno. Southampton, Hampshire.

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RR Classic 3.5 V8 Pick Up (1987). 133,000 miles. MOT July ‘17. Professionally converted.

Resprayed. Five new tyres. No issues with vehicle. Engine runs well. £7495. Spalding, Lincolnshire, 07885 566660 11/16

Range Rover P38 2.5 DSE (2000). 167,000 miles. MOT July ‘16. Auto. Air suspension works, compressor and EAS valve block have been serviced. Reduced to £3250. Somerton, Somerset, 07521 303154 07/16

RR Classic 3.5 V8 Manual (1979). 117,000 miles. Stored for last 17 years. Needs recommissioning. Sills have rust, clean elsewhere. Treated with Ziebart from new. £15000. Dorchester, Dorset. 07986 185894 03/17

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

RR Classic 3.9 V8 Bobtail (1994). 165,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘16. Soft dash. Low usage. Lifted.

HD bumpers. Modulars. Waxoiled.

Fuel tank relocated. £4200.

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 07738 566955 08/16

RR L322 4.4 TDV8 (2010).

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

Range Rover Classic 3.9 V8 EFI (1988). 135,000 miles.

Previously owned by Ripspeed Conversions. Dry stored for some years. 5 new tyres. No rust. £3950. Wigston, Leicestershire.

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Freelander 1 1.8 Petrol Kalahari (2003). 92,000 miles.

MOT May ‘17. Leather seats. Twin sunroofs. All-terrains. Air-con.

Back part of roof is removable for summer days. £1100. London. 07950 045465 05/17

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 GS (2007). 150,000 miles. 12 months’ MOT. Manual. FSH. Immaculate inside and out. Parking sensors, cruise control, folding mirrors. £4995 ono. Bathgate, Scotland. 07876 717494 03/17

RR P38 4.0 V8 SE Manual (1996). 12 months’ MOT. FSH. Two owners. VGC. Totally original, leather in good order, little wear. Original blue logbook.

Silver. £2000. Ilkeston, Derbyshire. 07880 772026 03/17

Range Rover P38 2.5 DSE (1997). 175,000 miles. MOT Nov ‘17. Auto. New front air susp. bag, recon’d pump, viscous fan, aux belt, steering damper. £1700.

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. 07854 258221 05/17

RR P38 4.0 V8 HSE (2001).

83,000 miles. MOT March ‘17.

Outstanding condition. Water pump, thermostat and head gasket replaced. Black leather. £3500. Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 07477 483980 08/16

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 (2007).

176,151 miles. MOT June ‘17.

FSH. Manual. Exceptional condition. Cambelt replaced & clutch at 150k. Sat-nav, 19” alloys, Bluetooth, phone kit. £3800.

Bristol. 07880 527507 04/17

Freelander 1 2.5 V6 GS Softback (2001). 87,000 miles. MOT March ‘17. Auto. SORN. Body kit, light setup. Clean and tidy. Some age-related marks. Reduced to £1295. Oldham, Lancashire.

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RR Classic 3.5 V8 ‘In Vogue’ ltd edition (1983). 87,000 miles.

Manual. New sills, rear crossmember, discs, pads, calipers.

Axles refurbished. Body needs restoring. £6650 ono. Hertford.

07973 152158 03/17

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

RR Classic 3.5 V8 Suffix A (1972). Ready for restoration. V5 present. All original, including raised letters and wing mirrors.

Perfect project, investment. £4600. Darwen, Lancashire, 07512 514902 12/16

Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 HSE (2008). 115,818 miles. MOT Sept ‘17. FSH. Auto. Original receipt (£34,750). Factory-fitted bodykit. Detachable tow pack.

Sat-nav. £8995. Manningtree, Essex. 07508 678910 04/17

Box Trailer. Professionally built, 8ft x 5ft x 4ft. Fitted with lashing rings and tie-down points.

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Dynamat Xtreme is the highest efficiency sound deadening material available and the most effective product for stopping noise and vibration. Dynamat Xtreme can be used on any and all interior sheet metal and fibreglass body panels.

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Use it on your doors, floor, roof, bonnet and loadspace.

The aluminium constraining layer is very moldable and conforms easily to all interior surfaces. The patented extra sticky butyl layer is formulated with VECTOR chemistry for the most amazing energy conversion capabilities ever. Use it on your doors, floor, roof, bonnet and loadspace for a quiet, cool and incredibly solid ride. > Create a solid, luxury car feel with a reduction in road noise.

DA8091 Defender - 1983 - 1998 Bonnet DA8093 Defender - Td5 Bonnet DA8092 Defender - 2007 onwards Bonnet DA8094 Defender - 1983 - 2006 Foot wells DA8083 Defender - 2007 onwards Foot wells DA8095 Defender - 1983 - 2006 Seat box DA8084 Defender - 2007 onwards Seat box DA8085 Rear tub behind front seats Defender - 2007 onwards DA8086 Rear tub floor Defender - 90 - 1983 - 2006 Defender - 90 - 2007 onwards DA8087 Rear wheel arches Defender - 90 - 1983 - 2006 Defender - 90 - 2007 onwards - commercial only DA8096 Rear arches Defender - 90 - 2007 onwards - County DA8088 Rear arches Defender - 110 - 2007 onwards - Station Wagon/Utility DA8097 Rear floor Defender - 90 - 2007 onwards - County DA8089 Rear floor Defender - 110 - 2007 onwards - Station Wagon/Utility DA8090 Second row floor/under seats Defender - 110 - 2007 onwards - Station Wagon/Utility DA8076 Dynamat Xtreme sheet 1,200 x 610mm

> Stop resonance & vibrations, reduces buzzes & rattles. > Improved sound. Get more bass.

Hear more of your music.

Britpart are pleased to be the official Dynamat wholesaler in the Land Rover aftermarket.

> For use throughout your vehicle interior, the first step to an improved Land Rover.