Landrover Owner August 2015

How to pick Defender SVX
Series IIA or Freelander 1
24
FIXES
INCLUDING SORTING
SERIES FUELLING FAULTS
EXCLUSIVE
2 MILLIONTH!
We follow unique Defender down the line and apply the finishing touch
Meet the team who built it The designers story How you can own it
35
DISCOVERY ADVENTURE
Cumbria lanes & Portugal trac
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Service Kits - application guide

Britpart
Alternative
Kit
Brand Kit
Defender
DA6000
DA6001
DA6001P
DA6002
DA6002P
DA6003
DA6003P
DA6004
DA6004P
DA6040
DA6040P
DA6109
DA6109P
Series
DA6032
DA6033
DA6034
Discovery 1
DA6005
DA6005P
DA6006
DA6006P
DA6007
DA6007P
DA6008
DA6009
Discovery 2
DA6004
DA6004P
DA6010
DA6010P
Discovery 3
DA6035
DA6035P
DA6041
DA6041P
DA6037
DA6037P
DA6087
DA6087P
Discovery 4
DA6041
DA6041P
DA6086
DA6086P
DA6087
DA6087P
DA6088
DA6088P
Freelander 1
DA6011
DA6012
DA6013
DA6013P
DA6014
DA6014P
DA6015
DA6015P
Freelander 2
DA6038
DA6038P
DA6039
DA6039P
Range Rover Classic
DA6016
DA6017
DA6018
DA6019
DA6020
DA6021
DA6022
DA6023
DA6024
DA6006
DA6006P
DA6007
DA6007P
Range Rover P38
DA6025
DA6026
DA6027
DA6027P
DA6028
DA6028P
DA6029
DA6029P
Range Rover L322
DA6030
DA6030P
DA6031
DA6031P
DA6065
DA6065P
DA6066
DA6066P
DA6067
DA6067P
DA6068P
Range Rover L405
DA6095
DA6095P
DA6096P
DA6097
DA6097P
DA6098
DA6098P
DA6099
DA6099P
Range Rover Sport
DA6035
DA6035P
DA6048
DA6048P
DA6036
DA6036P
DA6037
DA6037P
DA6086
DA6086P
DA6088
DA6088P
DA6095
DA6095P
DA6096P
DA6097
DA6097P
DA6098
DA6098P
DA6099
DA6099P
Range Rover Evoque
DA6089
DA6089P
DA6090
DA6090P
DA6091
DA6091P
DA6092
DA6092P
Land Rover
Kit
DA6004LR
DA6040LR
DA6109LR
21/2 petrol 7:1 compression ratio

Turbo D
200Tdi
300Tdi
Td5
2007 onwards 2.4 & 2.2 - up to DA444246
2007 onwards 2.4 & 2.2 - DA444246 onwards
21/4 petrol - 1964 onwards - Lucas ignition (fixed points)
21/4 petrol - 1964 onwards - Lucas ignition (sliding points)
21/4 petrol - 1964 onwards - Ducellier ignition
200Tdi - up to JA018272
200Tdi - JA018273 onwards
300Tdi
3.5 Efi
3.9 Efi
DA6004LR
DA6010LR
Td5
V8 4.0
DA6035LR
DA6041LR
DA6037LR
DA6087LR
2.7 diesel - up to 6A999999

2.7 diesel - 7A onwards
4.4 petrol
4.0 V6 petrol
DA6041LR
DA6086LR
DA6087LR
DA6088LR
2.7 diesel
3.0 V6 diesel
4.0 V6 petrol
5.0 V8 petrol
DA6014LR
DA6015LR
1.8 petrol - up to YA999999

1.8 petrol - 1A000001 onwards
2.0 diesel TCIE
Td4 - up to 2A209830
Td4 - 2A209831 onwards
DA6038LR
DA6039LR
2.2 diesel
3.2 petrol
3.5 - 1970 - 1975
3.5 - 1975 - 1982
3.5 - 1982 - 1983
3.5 - 1984 - 1986
3.5 carb - 1986 - 1991
3.5/3.9 Efi - 1986 - 1991 - up to GA464553
3.9 Efi - 1986 - 1994 - from HA464554 up to LA647644
3.9 Efi - 1992 - 1994 - MA647645 onwards
4.2 - 1992 - 1994
200Tdi
300Tdi
4.0/4.6 up to TA346793 & from WA376580 up to WA385948
4.0/4.6 from VA346794 up to VA376579 & from WA385949 onwards
2.5 DT to engine no. 33978348 up to (Dec 1995) type A oil filter
2.5 DT from engine no. 33988348 from (Dec 1995) up to TA346793 type B oil filter
2.5 DT from engine no. 33988348 from (Dec 1995) from TA346794 type B oil filter
DA6030LR
DA6031LR
DA6065LR
DA6066LR
DA6067LR
DA6068LR
3.0 diesel
4.4 V8 M62
4.4 V8 AJ petrol & 4.2 Supercharged
3.6 V8 diesel
4.4 V8 diesel
5.0 V8 petrol
DA6095LR
DA6096LR
DA6097LR
DA6098LR
DA6099LR
3.0 V6 diesel
4.4 V8 diesel
3.0 V6 petrol - up to EA128397
3.0 V6 petrol - EA128398 onwards
5.0 V8 petrol naturally aspirated
& supercharged - 2014 MY
DA6035LR
DA6048LR
DA6036LR
DA6037LR
DA6086LR
DA6088LR
DA6095LR
DA6096LR
DA6097LR
DA6098LR
DA6099LR
2.7 diesel - up to 6A999999

2.7 diesel - from 7A000001
3.6 diesel
4.2/4.4 petrol
3.0 V6 diesel
5.0 V8 petrol
3.0 V6 diesel - EA000001 onwards
4.4 V8 diesel - BA000001 onwards
3.0 V6 petrol - up to EA301262
3.0 V6 petrol - EA301263 onwards
5.0 V8 petrol naturally aspirated & supercharged - 2014 MY
DA6089LR
DA6090LR
DA6091LR
DA6092LR
2.0 petrol without pollution sensor

2.0 petrol with pollution sensor
2.2 diesel without pollution sensor
2.2 diesel with pollution sensor
Britpart Service Kits

Quality service parts manufactured
to O.E. specification and
competitively priced.
Alternative Brand Service Kits

Britpart stock a wide range of
alternative brand service kits with
OEM brands including Coopers,
Mann, Mahle, Champion & NGK.
Service kits Blue part number

Britpart filters & spark/heater plugs
Red part number ending in P
OEM filters & spark/heater plugs
Green part number ending in LR
Genuine filters & spark/heater plugs
Land Rover Service Kits

Wide range of service kits using
genuine filters & spark/heater plugs
Swivel Housing Kits
DA3178
Corroded, Worn or
Leaking Swivel Housings?
DA3163
Discovery 1 - up to JA32850 - with 12mm seals
DA3163P Range Rover Classic - up to JA624516 - with 12mm seals
DA3163G Contents - Swivel housing; swivel pin bearing; gasket; seals; plate; shims;
joint washers; swivel pin upper & swivel housing grease sachet
DA3164
Discovery 1 - up to JA32850 - with 8mm seals
DA3164P Range Rover Classic - up to JA624516 - with 8mm seals
DA3164G Contents - Swivel housing; swivel pin bearing; gasket; oil seals; plate; shims;
joint washers; swivel pin upper & swivel housing grease sachet
DA3165
Discovery 1 - JA32851 onwards - non-ABS
DA3165P Range Rover Classic - JA624517 onwards - non-ABS
joint washers; swivel pin upper - non-ABS & swivel housing grease sachet
For full details of each kit list

britpart.com/swivelkits
DA3166
Discovery 1 - with ABS
DA3166P Range Rover Classic - with ABS
joint washers; swivel pin kit - upper - ABS & swivel housing grease sachet
DA3167
DA3167P
DA3167G
DA3178
DA3178P
DA3178G
DA3179
DA3179P
DA3179G
DA3180
DA3180P
DA3180G
DA3169
DA3169P
DA3181
DA3181P
Defender - up to KA930455
Contents - Swivel housing; housing and bush; thrust washer; swivel pin
These ten swivel housing kits from Britpart are a convenient way to ensure you
have all the quality parts needed to replace a Land Rovers swivel housing.
bearing; joint washers; seals; shims; swivel pin upper & swivel housing grease sachet
Defender - from LA up to WA
Contents - Swivel housing; swivel pin bearing; gasket; seals; plate; shims; joint washers; swivel pin upper - non-ABS & swivel housing grease sachet
Defender - XA onwards - non-ABS

Contents - Swivel housing; swivel pin bearing; gasket; seals; plate; joint washers; swivel pin kit & swivel housing grease sachet
Defender - XA onwards - with ABS

Contents - Swivel housing; swivel pin bearing; gasket; seals; plate; joint washers; swivel pin kit & swivel housing grease sachet
Series 2
Contents - Swivel housing; swivel pin; railko bush; thrust washer; swivel pin bearing; o-ring; lock washer; locker; shims; oil seal; retainer for oil seal; joint washers & swivel housing grease sachet
Series 2A/Series 3
Contents - Swivel housing; swivel pin; railko bush; thrust washer; swivel pin bearing; o-ring; lock washer; locker; shims; oil seal; retainer for oil seal; joint washers & swivel housing grease sachet
IMPORTANT
Swivel housing kits with part numbers in blue include the swivel housing, kits with the parts numbers in red exclude the swivel housing and green part numbers
are full kits with OEM swivel housing, Corteco seals & Timken bearings. Each kit is for one side only.
Stub Axle Kits

Handy kit when changing your
Land Rovers stub axle.
DA3190
DA3191
DA3192
DA3193
DA3194
DA3195
DA3198
DA3199
DA3196
DA3197
Defender - up to KA
Defender - from LA
Defender - from 2007 onwards
Discovery 1 - up to JA032850
Discovery 1 - from JA032851
Range Rover Classic - from JA624517
Defender 90 - from LA
Defender - from LA with Salisbury axle
Discovery 1 - up to JA032850
Range Rover Classic - up to JA032850
Discovery 1 - from JA032851
Range Rover Classic - from JA032851
Front
Front
Front
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
To find your nearest Britpart stockist -
britpart.com/distributors
DA3198
britpart.com
Contents
Welcome
LRO August 2015
Land Rovers
Classics
108 Fitted For Wireless SII
World of Land Rovers

Your pics from around the globe
COVER
STORY
James Taylor unearths ultra-rare 109-inch
10 White Lightning 90 Td5
112 Your Classics
40 Mustang V8 90 vs RWT
115 The Land Rover Years
44 The 2 millionth Defender
116 Series I 109in rebuild
68 Defender Hi-Cap camper
121 Roverphile
88 Our Land Rovers
Events
92 Your Land Rovers
20 Dunsfold Open Weekend
Workshop
200 Club Zone
128 The Big Project: Disco 2
204 Events listings
132 Rally Freelander project
Adventure
Super-strong 190bhp Defender
435 horses unleashed on 380-mile test route
COVER
STORY
LRO helps build this milestone vehicle
Turning a workhorse into a bunk house
Lightweight fixing and narrower 90 tyres
Range Rover Classic still working hard
1970: The introduction of the Range Rover
Truck cab bought with no engine or gearbox
Four-door Range Rovers and Series dials
Largest-ever line-up of pre-pro vehicles
Well-prepped 110, Freelander 2 and TDCi 90
LROC of Southern Africa and Italian parties
JP gets his suspension and autobox sorted
Checking over our Freelander in preparation

for it to be converted into a racer
136 Improve classics fuelling

COVER
STORY
How to track down and rectify fuel problems
140 Swingaway wheel carrier
How to take a load off your Defenders door
144 Fit a Defender light grille
Turn night into day with this easy-to-fit kit
146 Ask LRO

COVER
STORY
28 Stuff: the latest products

Fuel tank, V8 performance kits and more
37 Used & abused: kit tested
Gullwing locker, sockets, new car fragrance
155 Soft-top fun for summer

COVER
STORY
Buying a Defender SVX, SIIA or Freelander 1
164 Price guide
Values and specs for 235-plus models
SOFT-TOP FUN
24
FIXES
EXCLUSIVE
ALL NEW
PRODUCTS
REVIEWED
7 MORE
TESTED
SUPER RARE SERIES II

STATION WAGON
35
com
COVER
STORY
Exploring Lakelands more remote lanes
78 Portugals star attraction

COVER
STORY
Stunning Serra da Estrela mountain tracks
206LROAC off-road skills
Part 1: Getting to know your Land Rover
208LRO Adventure Club
News and Comment

16 News
10
96 You say: letters
56
Classic drives & 1:1-scale remote-control car!
Half-millionth memories and correct tool use
99 Man at large John Pearson

101 The Overlander Sam Watson
103 The Knowledge Peter Galilee
105 The Tinkerer Jerry Thurston
210 Wattys World Our Neils month
UBSCRIBE
NCLUD NG SORTING
2 MILLIONTH!
Cumbr a lanes & Portugal trac
56 Cumbria greenlaning
Join our experts in off-road adventures
Sorting Fairey FWHs and 17 other fixes
Buying
COVER
STORY
Where to go, including Simply Land Rover
AND SAVE!
See p42 for print & digital offers
4 LRO August 2015
THIS ISSUES COVER STAR

has a special meaning
for me, as I helped build it. Work
on our two-millionth Defender
story (p44) started a couple of
months ago, but I was sworn to
secrecy until the past couple of
weeks. Ive felt a lot like that probe
drifting on a distant comet without
power following the build of this
milestone vehicle but not being
able to tell anyone about it. Now
Philae has woken up, and I can talk
about this Defender! Happy days.
Its helped that Ive had other
things to waffle on about in the
meantime, such as driving a 101
Forward Control for the rst time
(p16) that was so much fun that
I dont think I want to tick it off my
bucket list, just so I can do it again.
And, popping over to the Malvern
Land Rover show has well and
truly got me in the mood for our
Peterborough event in September.
Hopefully summer will have arrived
in Britain by then!
Head over to
LROshow.com to
MIKE GOODBUN
EDITOR
book your tickets...
Available on a range of
platforms including:
190bhp Td5
Defender 90
Epic greenlaning
in Cumbria
TEAM LRO
Q: What
would you do
with the
2 millionth
Defender if
you had it?
MIKE GOODBUN
EDITOR
mike@LRO.com
Put it on the
Fourth Plinth
in Londons
Trafalgar
Square. Might need
long waffle boards,
and a big winch...
NEIL WATTERSON
DEPUTY EDITOR
neil@LRO.com
Id take it
greenlaning in
every county
in England
and Wales, then visit
Scotland and Ireland.
MARK SAVILLE
ASSISTANT EDITOR
mark@LRO.com
LRO helps build the
Defender 2,000,000
44
Return to
Iceland and
drive every
track and trail
I could nd. But it wont
push my Series I out of
its garage space.
THEO FORD-SAGERS
SENIOR STAFF
WRITER
theo@LRO.com
Sorting Discovery 2
suspension faults
128
109-inch Series I
returned to road
Portuguese Disco
mountain drive
Land Rovers in this issue
Series I.............................................p20, p116

Series I Tickford.................................. p210
Series IIA ...........................p96, p108, p160
Lightweight ............................................p88
101 Forward Control............................. p16
Defender 90 ... p10, p40, p56, p90, p95,
p140, p144, p155, p202
Defender 110 .................................P68, p92
Defender 2,000,000...........................p44
Freelander 1 ...............................p132, p155
Freelander 2 ...........................................p94
Discovery 1 ....................................p56, p78
Discovery 2 .............................. p128, p200
Range Rover Classic .....p112, p115, p121
Range Rover Sport ...............................p18
116
78
Id treasure
it... for a whole
week, then
og it and
spend many weeks
driving round the world
in a cheaper 110.
JOHN PEARSON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
john@LRO.com
Id use it for
travelling
on future
adventures.
Land Rovers
are meant to be used,
especially Defenders.
Get in touch!
Email info@LRO.com,
post on the forum
at LRO.com; Find us
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Rover Owner, or talk
to us on Twitter
@LandRoverOwner
August 2015 LRO 5
World
of Land Rovers
Send us your pics, win Gerber kit!
Keith Cornicks Discovery 2,

exploring New Zealand with a
friend and his Defender 90 Td5
1st prize
WINS A GERBER ULTIMATE

MULTI-TOOL
Dont these rugged,
purposeful vehicles look
right at home amidst this
fabulous scenery? A real
want to be there photo.
THEO,
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
Lincs 4x4 Response members line

up impressively on the beach at
Mablethorpe. Pic: Mick Moxon
Jack Donaldsons Td5 90 greenlaning in the northern Lake District
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A mucky pair of 90s, pictured by Harry Gurr after a days greenlaning in Wiltshire
Very smart Hi-Cap on the Mull of Kintyre,

taken by Andrew and Stacey Clark
Scott Forbes TDCi Defender
90 takes advantage of the low
tide at Cobo Bay, Guernsey
Defender safari bus,

snapped on Heja Game
Lodge in Namibia by
Martopo Sudjarwo
Restored Series I spotted by Brendan

Barry in Bourton-on-the-Water, Glos
2nd prize
WINS A GERBER DIME RED

MULTI-TOOL
Well done to Richard for
seizing the moment and
capturing this really nicely
composed shot. I trust that
tilt is monsoon-proof!
THEO,
SENIOR STAFF WRITER
An obviously cherished 90
lords it over a tuk-tuk. Spotted
by Richard Healy while on
honeymoon in Galle, Sri Lanka
Gavin Bonneys Camel Trophy 110 on a
greenlaning trip on Salisbury Plain
Noah Mason (4) atop the Ninety used by

Jamie Grossmith on his smallholding
Frederico Fiori gets some driving help in

Rio de Janeiro. Dont try this at home
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World
of Land Rovers
Stuart Occlestons 200Tdi

Defender explores the
mountains of Snowdonia
Matt Williams Range Rover P38 on the Hexhamshire Moors in the Wear Valley
Phil Hobbs wife Emma and his Ninety at Three Cliffs Bay near Swansea
Aaron Langan enjoys a fun

day out in Lancashire with
girlfriend Vicky, just days after
buying his rst Defender
WIN!
Great Gerber
gear in every
issue of LRO
For stockists or to buy
li e please see
1st PRIZE
Gerber Suspension
Gerber
For a chance to see one of your
own pics in print, send highres images to wolr@LRO.com.
Include a brief description of
the vehicle and where the
pic was taken, along with the
names of anyone in the photo.
Congratulations to th
rst-prize winner Keith
Cornick, who wins a fantastic
Gerber Ultimate multi-tool;
and to runner-up Richard
Healy, who receives a Gerber
Dime Red multi-tool.
LRO
8 LRO August 2015
MODIFIED DEFENDER 90 Td5
10 LRO August 2015
LIGHTNING
Jerry Thurston meets 22-year-old Land Rover
enthusiast Scott Starkey and his stunning
near-200bhp Td5 Defender
PHOTOS: LAURENS PARSONS
August 2015 LRO 11

Sound interior
Scotts gone to town on the cabin, stripping
it out to apply Dynamat then re-trimming
with full carpet. The black and red theme
extends to details like the black leather/redstitched headlining and red anodised alloy
components such as handles, vent knobs and
gauge rims. Add the supportive Sparco seats
and its a great place to spend the day.
Suspension lift
A power boost makes this an extraordinary
on-road performer, but the suspension is
biased towards off-road use. A +2in lift via
Terrarma springs held with heavy-duty
spring relocating plates and Fox Shocks
dampers give more under-chassis clearance,
and the KAM front axle is just gorgeous.
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t starts as a black smudge

on the horizon and then
grows, slowly coming into
focus as a Land Rover. Its
cry is a guttural, almost
animal growl increasing
as it comes closer. Then in a nal
blast of noise and burned diesel
its past, leaving open mouths
and litter dancing in the gutter.
Theres no doubt this Defender
is quick, mighty quick but it
should be, because it boasts
190bhp and a monumental
354lb ft of torque.
Looking at Scott Starkeys
gleaming white truck, ticking
gently as it cools, its hard to
imagine that nine months ago
this Defender was in a highspeed motorway accident that
deemed it a write-off.
But as Scott says: This is not
just a car to me, so I decided to
build it back up and get it on the
road again.
This is the reason for many of
the upgrades. The front axle, for
example, was bent like a banana,
but instead of getting another
standard axle I got a KAM HD
version. This was for a number
of reasons: the aesthetics, the
protection it gives the internals
and in case of another crash,

the 40 per cent thicker axle tube
would be nearly indestructible!
Scott wasnt responsible for
all the ballistic performance
and he gives credit to Ian
Baughan and Ada Fisher at IRB
Developments who tted a
lot of the performance parts,
remapped the ECU and, as Scott
puts it, deserve recognition for
their work because the way the
car performs and operates is
now outstanding.
Under the bonnet the
Defender is a riot of performance
parts, comprised of the obvious
stuff such as the silicone hoses
and smart Allisport bits like
the big intercooler, and less
obvious but equally critical parts
including a larger-diameter
four-inch air intake tube, air
lter housing modications,
People are
surprised how
quick it can go:
0-60 in about 8
seconds instead
of 14.7 seconds
a performance air lter and

spanking new MAF (mass air
ow) sensor. Much of the underbonnet plastic has gone too,
replaced by smart alloy tanks for
coolant reservoir and powersteering uid; theyre not critical
to performance, but are nice to
have anyway.
Not everything went smoothly
in the under-bonnet build. The
radiator and intercooler were
not quite the direct t as stated.
The tting hole had to be bored
out more to allow the mounts to
slot into the brackets, and Scott
found that getting the silicone
hoses with jubilee clips on to the
intercooler was a bit of a pain
because everything was so tight.
All the right gear
Is he happy with the results?

With all the add-ons I think it
surprises a few people how quick
it can go. Its 0-60mph time is
about 8 seconds compared to the
standard 14.7 seconds.
All the extra grunt would seek
out any weaknesses in the drive
system unless something was
done here, and Scott hasnt

been shy with the specication.
Perhaps the most noteworthy
modication is the change from
a 1.4 to 1.2 gear ratio transfer
box to allow him to stay in each
gear longer. This is followed by
an impressive list that includes
a new Ashcroft gearbox with
heavy-duty bearings, four-pin
HD KAM differentials, Ashcroft
300M halfshafts and CV joints
and heavy-duty propshafts
front and rear.
With the going sorted, the
braking system was next to
receive Scotts attention. Vented
and drilled Black Diamond brake
discs and matching pads now
provide the necessary boost to
stopping capacity.
In the cab I love the Sparco
seats and RDX steering wheel
and keep spotting little details
such as the blue LED dashboard
lights and a plethora of red
components making up the
black and red interior theme.
The Pioneer stereo is a stunner
but it does create a bit of a
dilemma: do you listen to that
Give us a job, Land Rover!
OWNER: SCOTT STARKEY
I graduated from De Montfort

University in 2013, studying Music
and Sound Technology.
After buying the Defender in
2012, I realised I wanted a future
in the motor industry, ideally
working with Land Rovers. All my
spare time is now spent modifying
and driving my Defender. Ive
applied for jobs at Land Rover,
but with no luck so far a shame,
because I would pull up trees to
work there!
It took me three months to turn

a crashed Defender into the vehicle
you see here. I bought a genuine
Land Rover radius rod mounting
bracket and had it professionally
welded to the chassis, then rebuilt
the rest myself.
I had to learn everything, but
YouTube videos and magazine
articles helped enormously. The
process was frustrating at times,
but none of it dampened my
enthusiasm for the marque.
August 2015 LRO 13

or the delicious, fruity exhaust
note? For the record, on our test
we chose the tunes from the
Twisted Performance stainless
steel exhaust.
The suspension is an interesting
compromise between on-road
and off-road performance.
Scott chose Gwyn Lewiss sumo
bar steering rod and drag link,
and from Adrenalin 4x4 he got
cranked front and rear radius
arms and upgraded Panhard rod.
The vehicle is lifted via
Terrarma +2in springs teamed
with Fox +2in dampers. It rides
on 285/75 R16 BF Goodrich
Mud-Terrains on ve-spoke 16in
Challenger steel wheels.
The exterior gets you guessing.
Is that standard or isnt it? In
fact most of it isnt, including
big-feature items such as the
front tubular winch bumper and
RDX supercharged vent/TDCistyle glassbre bonnet as well as
detail touches like the RDX LED
clear lenses on the indicators,
sidelights, brake lights and fog
light. My favourites were the
Optimill Race Products front
and rear door hinges and air

intake vent.
Spotlight-type roof lights
provide extra candlepower for
night driving, the swingaway
wheel carrier takes stress off
the rear door and sill protector
chequer plate gives additional
protection for off-road antics.
Hot engine
The key to the extra performance is the Turbo
Technics variable-nozzle turbo, an Allisport
intercooler and an Allisport uprated exhaust
manifold. This set-up supplies lots of cool air
to the motor at lower revs, hence the huge
torque. The IRB remap then shoves in the
right amount of fuel.
The future
But thats not all. Scott has

further, even bigger plans for his
Defender. On the to-be-done
list are an overdrive, propane
injection and a rear limitedslip diff. However, before that,
hes going to have the motor
balanced to make sure it stays
together when its spun towards
maximum revs.
While the motor is apart having
this done hes also planning to
get some port-work done to the
cylinder head to ease the passage
of the gases, which will help to
spool the turbo up a tad quicker
and give him even more power at
lower revs.
This Land Rover is going to be
a monster. LRO
TECH SPEC
Model 2005 Defender Td5 Engine 2495cc diesel Power 190bhp

Torque 354lb ft 0-60mph 8-8.5sec (owners gure) Transmission
Uprated Ashcroft gearbox, 1.2:1 transfer box, Ashcroft halfshafts and CVs, KAM
pegged diffs Axles Rear standard uprated, front KAM HD Wheels/tyres 16in
Challenger steel wheels, 285/75 R16 BF Goodrich Mud-Terrains
Verdict
WHAT'S IT LIKE?
JERRY THURSTON
Big power, huge torque,
whats not to like? I dont
do standard, so I Ioved
this one. Its already
superb but with all those
extra mods... wow!
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drive, dont sleep on
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Drive a classic Land

Rover from just 85!
Discover what a classic Land Rover is like to drive, before you buy one
and Rovers Heritage

Driving Experiences are
now offered at its Fen
End test track near
Kenilworth, Warwickshire,
where theyll even let you have
a go in a 101 Forward Control!
Land Rover Experience has
offered drives in vehicles from
its heritage collection at various
sites for some time, but now a
eet of vehicles is permanently
based at the former RAF
Honiley aireld known as Fen
End, home to Jaguar Heritages
driving experiences. That
makes sense, doesnt it?
During World War Two the
sound of V12 Rolls-Royce
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Merlin aero engines would

reverberate round the site, with
Spitres and Hurricanes based
there. Later on, under Lucas
ownership, jet engines were
tested there, as were Range
Rover prototypes. And, in the
early 2000s it was taken over
by motorsport rm Prodrive, so
V12 racing Aston Martins and
Subaru/MINI World Rally Cars
would have been regulars on
the test track.
The Land Rover Heritage
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Drive all the key models
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latest vehicles, including
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modern line-up from
Defender to Range Rover.
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Future classics like ex-G4

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MIKE, LRO EDITOR
Fancy driving the ex-Spencer Wilks

Series IIA? Heres your chance
axle-twisters, steep climbs/

descents and a shallow wading
trough. Its not designed to
rival pay-and-play sites for
ultimate thrills, but intended
to show off-roading newbies
what Land Rovers can do. And
its perfect for that. All
packages include an expert
instructor, too.
LRO was lucky enough to
experience a wide range of
models on the site, from a
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If youve never driven a
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have a good time (best of all
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Whether you fancy a go
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Land Rovers get

smarter and safer
An exciting range of cutting-edge technologies is on the horizon for future

models. Potholes, three-point turns and dozy drivers are in JLRs sights
ome ideas that Jaguar

Land Rover have been
demonstrating are still
work-in-progress, or
just experimentation, but multipoint turn technology is ready
to go. Using existing park
sensors and self-park features,
plus a bit of software, the car
will do a hands-off, perfect
multi-point turn handy if
youve driven down a narrow

dead end, width permitting.
Then theres remote control
drive. Off-road diehards may
sneer, but being able to get out
and direct your vehicle over
particularly lumpy rocks using
your smartphone, knowing
exactly where each wheel is
placed, is a brilliant idea ask
forestry workers.
Every breath you take... your
car will be watching you
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It could be a godsend in car

parks too. No room to get the
drivers door open? Youll be
able to drive it without even
getting in the car.
What pothole?
Crashing over potholes may

also become a thing of the past.
In one of Land Rovers test
vehicles, potholes are detected
and both location and severity
of the hole is recorded.
That doesnt stop the
crash-bang yet. But in future it
should be possible for the
information to be shared with
other Land Rovers, so theyll
know to adjust suspension or
warn the driver to slow down,
as they approach the potholes.
Road authorities could also use
the data to locate damage and
prioritise maintenance.
Improving safety is the
primary aim of ideas such as
haptic pedal, a motorised
accelerator pedal that transmits
pulses to the drivers foot. If the
car senses a potentially

dangerous situation the car
could warn the driver with
pedal pulses. It could even
stiffen the pedal, to make
acceleration harder (though the
driver is always in control and
can push through the increased
resistance).
Another tactic is to combat
drowsiness by monitoring the
driver. Already up and running
are seat sensors that measure
heart-rate and breathing. If
drowsiness is detected, the car
can change suspension or
aircon settings, or maybe give
you a warning.
Advanced research along the
same lines involves wearing a
headset to scan brain-waves
now researchers are looking
into non-contact ways to do
this. So sci- its almost scary
but it could save a lot of
accidents.
For the full story on these
ideas, dont miss our September
issue, on sale August 5.
Seized US Defenders returned

Eleven months after they were
conscated, scores of arrested
Defenders in the US are being
returned to their owners,
thanks to lawyer Will Hedrick,
aka Defender of Defenders.
As of June 1, all 25 remaining
Defenders that were seized by
the Department of Homeland
Security last autumn are to
be returned at no cost to the
owners. This is in addition to 15
vehicles returned previously.
Hedrick, a fellow Land Rover
enthusiast and Defender
owner, gave up his regular law

practice to work full time on the
Defender case, free of charge.
I thought four or ve owners
would respond to my offer, Will
said, but all of them did.
The US Government had
claimed the imported vehicles
were younger than the 25-year
exemption and did not meet
US DOT and EPA regulations.
But the Government failed to
investigate the total make-up of
the VIN/chassis number. They
only referenced the numeric
vehicle identier, which vehicle

manufacturers recycle based
on production volumes. The
differences are typically the
prex and suffix alphanumeric
codes, so this misinformation
decoded the Defenders as being
post-2000 models, but they
were more than 25 years old.
Based on forum feedback its
doubtful he will have to pay for
a drink ever again, but Wills
reaction is humble: All I would
like is a photograph with each
owner and his or her Defender.
News in brief
Heritage insures
challenge trucks
Heritage Classic Car

Insurance is now able to
provide cover for 4x4
challenge trucks, including
Land Rover and Range Roverbased specials. More info at
LRO.com/heritagechall.
Accolade for
Disco designer
One of Land Rovers

creative directors, Massimo
Frascella, has been
awarded a Rising Star
plaudit by Automotive
News Europe for his work
on Land Rover Discovery
exterior design.
Range Rover
Sport getting
quieter Pirellis
Pirellis new noisedeadening P Zero tyres will

be tted as standard on
some models of Range Rover
Sport with 22in wheels. The
tyres use a layer of foam to
absorb vibrations.
All 40 seized Defenders will

be returned to US owners
A RANGE ROVER FIT FOR THE QUEEN
Land Rovers Special Vehicle

Operations department has
built a new State Review
Range Rover for Her Majesty
The Queen.
Based on a hybrid-powered,
long-wheelbase version of the
Range Rover L405, the new
vehicle replaces an existing
Range Rover L322, which
dates from 2002.
State Review L405
debuted in Cardiff
The impressive vehicle was

handed over to Her Majesty by
Land Rover design director
Gerry McGovern at Windsor
Castle, but made its rst public
appearance in Cardiff, when
the Queen recently presented
the Royal Welsh regiment
with new colours.
Like its predecessor, the new
Range Rover features a
cutaway roof, which allowed

The Queen to stand and
survey the 600 troops while
gliding elegantly past the
10,000 amassed spectators.
By contrast, the previous
week Pope Francis swapped
his Mercedes-Benz for a
modied Hyundai Sante Fe.
We know which vehicle wed
rather be chauffeured in.
Defender 90
takes the train
Paddington Stations
interface manager, Terry
Baker, used his Defender
90 to winch Ffestiniog &
Welsh Highland Railways
new Pullman observation
carriage on to a platform
for display at the London
station in June. No bears
were harmed...
Help for Heroes

Rally raises 1m
The sixth and nal Help for

Heroes 4x4 European Rally,
on the road as we go to
press, means the event has
raised more than 1million
since its 2010 debut. More
info at LRO.com/H4Hmillion.
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HNX 950, pre-pro

No 4, hadnt left
the confines of
the National Motor
Museum for
32 years
Pre-pros star at
Dunsfold Open Weekend
The weird, wonderful and the very rarely seen... a truly stunning success
This Minerva project

drew a lot of interest
Oldest surviving Range Rover

Classic engineering prototype
20 LRO August 2015
he worlds largest
private collection of
Land Rovers drew a
global audience to the
Springbok Estate near Alford,
Surrey in June.
The biennial spectacle that
is the Dunsfold Collection
Open Weekend never fails to
impress, but this years display
was outstanding even by the
organisers own high standards.
No fewer than 122 of the
collections vehicles were lined
up with military precision,
ready for inspection by the
massed ranks of enthusiasts.
As if that wasnt enough to
please everyone, there were
more than 20 other Land Rover
club displays packed with more
interesting and/or rare Land
Rovers to ogle, including the
Series I 88-inch belonging to
LROs Mark Saville on the Land
Rover Series One Club stand.
The centrepiece of the
weekend was the gleaming
line-up of pre-production 80in
machines. Never before have
13 (14 if you include the rolling
chassis) pre-pro Series I Land
Rovers been assembled in one
place, not even in the factory
where they were made; a truly

remarkable achievement by the
organisers. HUE 166, pre-pro
No 1 and arguably the worlds
most famous Land Rover, made
a rare visit from the Heritage
Motor Centre at Gaydon.
But even more remarkable
was the exciting opportunity
to see HNX 950, pre-pro No 4
away from its usual home in
the New Forest; it hadnt left
the National Motor Museum at
Beaulieu for 32 years.
It was wonderful to see so
many clubs and individuals
supporting this unique event.
Although the emphasis was
clearly on the older and rarer
examples, every taste was well
catered for, from ancient to
modern, civilian to military.
Among the most unusual
military hardware on display
were the half-dozen Minerva
80ins including a very crusty
project vehicle.
To nd out more about
the Dunsfold Collection
which is now a registered
charity including how you
can become a Friend and
support it personally, go to
dunsfoldcollection.co.uk.
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Donors keep rescuers moving

after Llanberis vandals strike
lanberis Mountain
Rescue was rendered
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thieves attempted to
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Defenders, damaging the
pillars and cutting the wiring
looms in a failed effort to
disable the alarms.
After announcing the news
on Facebook, the rescue team
received close to 100 offers
of support that, they wrote,
restored our faith in humanity
and then some! Donors

included Land Rover UK,
4x4 Overlander and Merit
bodyshop, who will all ensure
the vehicles are repaired at no
cost to the rescue team.
Principal among the
supporters was Conwy Land
Rover (conwy.landrover.co.uk),
which immediately provided
the rescue team with two
Defenders to ensure they could
still respond to call-outs.
Within an hour of arrival, the
two vehicles were out on

Snowdon attending an
emergency. It was just the
right thing to do, said Vicky
Hewitt, Conwy Land Rovers
marketing manager. We need
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You can support Llanberis
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CHARITYS GREAT START
School trip!
Thousands of young people

will get to experience work
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and bespoke education
programmes following the
unveiling of Jaguar Land
Rovers 650,000 Education
Business Partnership Centre
at its i54 engine plant near
Wolverhampton in the
West Midlands. Cuttingedge technologies feature
throughout the new centre.
The initiative forms part
of the companys extensive
Inspiring Tomorrows
Engineers school education
programme.
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The Born Free Foundation

will benet from a new
partnership with Start
Off-Road, Land Rovers offroading experience for kids
aged between 11 and 17.
Start Off-Road customers
now have the opportunity
to donate to Born Free when
they book their Start OffRoad experience.
Young drivers can also sign
up to join the charitys free
online kids club WildcreW,
get their hands on tigerthemed T-shirts and even
adopt their own tiger with

Born Free.
Start Off-Road lessons
tackle exciting off-road
scenarios in dual-control
Range Rover Evoques, under
the guidance of professional
driving instructors. Parents
and family members can ride
in the back, or even take the
wheel themselves.
Born Free is Land Rovers
primary global conservation
partner. Its estimated that
fewer than 3000 tigers
remain in the wild.
Land Rover drives
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Itll be the only Land Rover
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legendary gures involved in
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You wont get that
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Just over two months until LROs Peterborough show!
he excitement is
building for LROs show
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the biggest and best
Land Rover show of the year.
Our Live Action Arena,
powered by Odyssey Battery,
will once again feature a
spectacular demonstration
course built by off-road aces
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As well as putting modied
Land Rovers to the test, the
course will be a dramatic
backdrop for the high-octane
action weve got planned.
Last year we welcomed more

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Made from exceptionally
strong 2.75cm-wide nylon
webbing, this leash has a
strong metal swivel clip and
is ideal if you have a big dog
or one who likes to pull
you along the road.
Wooden models
POA From: craftypops.co.uk, 01531 820381

Having mastered Series Land Rovers, Roger (Crafty Pops)
has extended his individual hand-made model range
to include TDCi Defenders (complete with dash and
different gearlevers) and Range Rover Classics. In fact,
hell take on commissions for any Land Rover models.
LED angel eye

headlights
299 From: flatdoguk.com, 01422 616200
Another new set of LED headlights, these ones
have the USP of an LED angel eye halo around
the circumference of the light. Fully E-marked
and road-legal, the lights are waterproofed, use a
polycarbonate lens tted to an aluminium housing
and a black inner bowl. The lights use a standard
H4 three-blade headlight connector and wiring the
angel eye is described as being simple.
KBX Defender
grille filler
Crush can
covers
125 From: gbrclassics.
co.uk, 07904 500003
Crush can covers sit on the front
bumpers of late Range Rover
Classics, but are often scratched
in minor bumps. These glassbre
replacements match the originals
exactly and are pre-drilled for
easy tting.
28 LRO August 2015
119.99 From: flatdoguk.com,

01422 616200
The KBX front grille upgrade has
long been established as a way of
updating your Defenders front
end. But though the standard grille
worked well with standard front
ends, it left part of the lower section
exposed. This ller piece ts below
any of the KBX grilles, lling the
space between the bottom of the
grille and bumper. Theyre available
in the standard KBX colours and
just require a couple of holes to be
drilled into the front panel to t.
Remote remap
control tool
From 654 (with remap)
From: bellautoservices.co.uk,
0845 1082815
This handy OBDII device turns your
iPhone or Android device into a live
data receiver handy for fault-nding
as well as allowing a remap to be
applied remotely. It also allows you
to reset oil counters, programme
injectors, and read and clear faults.
SecureTech
cargo rails
From 13.80 From: apbtrading.co.uk,
01299 250174
Cargo rails allow you to tailor your load securing to
each individual load. With a couple of the aluminium
rails (1m is 13.80) and a few pairs of clips (7.14 a
pair), youll have lashing points for any load.
Sparco
Defender seat
Spare wheel cover

with kit bag
229 RRP From: britpart.com
From 165 From: blackpaw4x4.co.uk,

01904 625073
Available in a range of colours and specs, this
wheel cover not only protects your spare tyre,
it makes it useful too. You can have a sewn-in
bag or, as pictured, a removable bag that can be
strapped on to it when youre heading off. Uses
are unlimited, from trash bag to recovery rope
carrier the stuff you want to keep outside your
Land Rover, rather than mess up the inside.
Defender elbow rest

50 each From: 4x4overlander.com,
01422 243966
This reclining seat has a narrower steel

frame and lower side bolsters than
standard performance seats, making
it suitable for tting in Defenders. The
durable fabric covering is available with
contrasting red, blue or grey (or matching
black) detailing. Theres also a black
leatherette version. Its compatible with
three- and four-point harnesses and a
range of seat runners and mounting kits
are also available.
Everyone who has ever driven, or been a

passenger in, a Defender will have noticed
the limited amount of elbow room and
the hard plastic that welcomes your elbow
if youre over-enthusiastic with the steering.
These self-adhesive pads make longer
journeys more comfortable, letting you rest
your elbow on the door with less discomfort.
Oztent ELS
LED light
50 From: oztent.co.uk
With 60 LEDs in a 1m aluminium frame, the extreme lighting

system (ELS) is designed to attach to the rigid poles on Oztents
using straps, so it can be used horizontally or vertically. Units can be
connected to additional ones using the waterproof connectors and
a dimmer allows you to have just the right amount of light.
Neil says:
With its bright lime
green colour, youre
unlikely to lose this
in the foliage
Quicklinx tree strop

From 29.95 From: gigglepin4x4.net,
01732 463600
Available in three lengths: 2m, 3m
and 4m, these hi-vis tree strops are
quick and easy to use. Simply wrap
the strop round the tree, clip the
hook from one end on to the ring
on the other, attach the winch hook
to the ring and start winching.
August 2015 LRO 29
Stuff
Aluminium Series
fuel tank
295 From: allisport.com,
01594 826045
Owners of Series Land Rovers are often

left out when kit is introduced, so its
good to see top-quality replacements
being made. This fuel tank, a direct
replacement for the standard front-ll
ones tted to Series II, IIA and IIIs, is
made from 2.5mm aluminium the base
is 5mm for extra strength.
The tank is suitable for both petrol
and diesel models. Thread inserts are
included for the ttings for the pick-up,
sender unit and return, and the ller and
breather join with the standard hoses
from the ller neck.
Neil says:
You certainly wont
suffer from rust in
the fuel line again if
you t this.
Discovery 2 snorkel
89.95 From: mm-4x4.com, 01905 451506
A properly tted raised air intake can help protect your
engine from damage from water during deep wading
and can reduce the amount of dust getting through
to the air lter. This ABS snorkel ts both the Td5 and
V8 models and is supplied with a full tting kit and
templates for making the cut in the wing. The head
is a ram-style one use it facing forwards on-road or
backwards in dusty areas or when greenlaning (it wont
act like a scoop and clog your air lter).
High-efficiency EFi V8 kit

3594 From: kingsleycars.co.uk, 01865 884488
This kit includes new atomising injectors, mass airow
sensor, ECU chip and mods to the plenum chamber, with
unequal-length trumpets to help improve both power
and fuel efficiency. Price includes tting.
Touch
light
From
29.99 From:
apbtrading.
co.uk,
01299 250174
With illuminated
switches, these
National Luna lights
are easy to nd even
in complete darkness.
Four types are available:
white, white/red, white/
yellow and yellow for
a range of uses (red for
preserving night vision,
yellow so as not to
attract insects).
Each has three light
brightness levels,
automatic power-save
to prevent deep battery
drain and a strobe
function. They work on
voltages from 10v to 30v.
Accessory bags
rom 12.50 From:
originalequipmentshop.com, 0333 444 1948
Keep smaller kit organised in bigger packs with these
handy Frost River accessory bags. The heavy waxed
canvas bags are available in two sizes: medium
(17x26x6cm) and large (20x30x6cm, 15). Theyre
triangular-shaped with a wide b
no
his
ED facing
wire cutters
the other
s the knife,
wdrivers and bottle
is nished in dark
d is supplied with a
h carrying pouch and also
rabiner, so you can attach it
o your belt loops.
net, 01732 463600
Ju t wrap the webbing round your roll cage, feed the

metal ring through the eye and clip your winch to it an
instant winch point. Quick and easy to use.
August 2015 LRO 31
Stuff
Neil says:
Discovery 1/Range
Rover Classic
steering guard
The large lower

cut-outs will allow
water through and
wont retain mud
65 From: mm-4x4.com,
01905 451506
The rst in a new range of steering
guards, this three-piece unit ts
Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic.
Made in the UK, it has cut-outs to allow
air to ow through without compromising
strength and is nished in a satin black powdercoat. It is easy to t and Defender and Discovery 2
versions will be arriving shortly.
Mountain
Rescue
Defender
model
Original
Explorer
T-shirt
5 From:
mountain.rescue.org.uk
19 From:
ginalequipmentshop.
m, 0333 444 1948
This 1:76-scale Defender 110

ambulance is being sold to raise
money for mountain rescue
teams. Highly-detailed, it is made
by Oxford Diecast.
e simple image on
T-shirt conveys the
inning of overlanding in
d Rovers how better to
s the African continent?
Defender light guards

159.60 From: duckworthparts.co.uk, 01673 849873
Manufactured from marine-grade aluminium and weighing
under the 500g legal limit for light guards, these Belly Fend
light guards are easy to t and t Defenders with
lights and headlight surrounds (they d
side and indicators or SVX/K
Defender bulkhead brackets

33.60 From: yrm-metal-solutions.co.uk, 01388 488150
The latest replacement parts from YRM are these Defender bulkhead
to chassis brackets (part no 240). Part 241 (pictured centre, 13.20) is
an optional valve bracket for 300Tdi and Td5 Defenders.
ather door pulls

30 pair From: 4x4overlander.
com, 01422 243 966
Functional is about the only way you
can describe the standard plastic door
handles in Defenders. Add a bit of style
to your doors with this black leather
door pull. With contrasting white
stitching and stainless steel xings, they
look as good as they work.
Folding work mat

46.49 From: lasertools.co.uk
Folding down to about the size of a briefcase, this work mat (part no. 6046) wont take up a huge
amount of space in your garage. It can also be chucked into the back of your Land Rover for longer
trips where you may want to do a bit of routine maintenance on your journey.
32 LRO August
S u s p e n s i o n
P r o t e c t i o n
R e c o v e r y
The Extreme
Suspension Kits
spring slider
platform dislocates
to give you Extreme
articulation.
Durite HID Spot

Lights tted on the
Tubular Bumper
with Extremes
Light Bracket.
Extreme Rose
Jointed Trailing
Arms are tted to
handle the extra
travel.
Extreme Front
Bumper & Steering
Guard with built in
shunt receiver.
extreme
SUSPENSION KIT
Tyre stays in
contact with the
ground giving you
maximum traction.
extreme
CHALLENGE DAMPERS
extreme
BRAKE HOSES
BESPOK
POKE LENGTHS
MADE TO ORD
ORDER.
Solid 20mm S45C steel shaft chrome plated for
extra long life with Hallite Seal. Standard
mountings easy replacement of existing dampers.
extreme
COMPETITION DAMPERS
The Extreme Suspension Kit is without doubt the

ultimate bolt on extreme suspension kit available
today. The Extreme Kit has helped its drivers pick up
the winners trophies at numerous events in the UK
and overseas. Upgrades are available to the kit.
extreme
FRONT BUMPER
Comes with a multiholed aluminium trim plate.

Two optional swivel recovery eyes.
Powder coated for long life.
Our Extreme brake lines

are made from top quality
stainless steel ttings swa
aged
directly onto a hard draw
wn
tensile stainless steel braided
Teon hose.
This eliminates that spongy
feeling often found with rubber
hoses under extreme braking
conditions just when you need
their performance most.
Available for Defender, Discovery
1, 2 AND 3, Range Rover Classic.
Made in the UK.
200 psi Nitrogen charged. Solid 20mm S45C steel

shaft chrome plated for long life with Hallite Seal.
Fully serviceable. From 2 to +6.
EXTREME BRAKE HOSES NOW

AVAILABLE FOR DISCO 3!
extreme CHALLENGE
CORNER BUMPER STEPS
extreme DISCO 2
WINCH BUMPERS
For LR 90 only. Requires lower tub modication.

Comes complete with galvanised corner trims, xing
instructions and hardware.
The bumper has provision for 2 swivel recovery eyes.

Available with or without lights. Version also available
to take Quickly Detachable Winch Tray .
1000s OF products ON www.extreme4x4.co.uk

sales@extreme4x4.co.uk
E&OE.
Tel: +44 (0)1206 868 411
Open Mon - Fri 9-5pm

LRO 08.15
Stuff
Range Rover
Classic seals
varies From: britpart.com
Reintroducing some parts which
were no longer available, these
gaskets (392222 anti-rattle pad,
above, 15.50 and AEU1525
rear lamp cluster gasket, below,
14.80), among others, will help
you keep your Range Rover
Classic on the road, sealing out
rattles and water.
Neil says:
Receiver hitches
allow you to use a
demountable winch
at the rear.
Discovery 3 receiver hitch
Classic stickers
From 3.25 From stores.ebay.

co.uk/classiclandroverparts
Another couple of stickers have

been reintroduced to help inform
non-Land Rover drivers of just
how you should use and maintain
a Series Land Rover. Copying the
originals, the stickers are bound
to elicit comments from others
probably about how much you have
to do just to drive an older Land
Rover than a more modern car!
348 From: goodwinch.com, 01363 82666

The standard Discovery 3 tow hitch makes a great plough when offroading and it can also obscure the recovery point. This hitch bolts
to the chassis and recovery point for strength and the receiver hitch
Dont get lost!
7 From
originalequipmentshop.com,
0333 444 1948
Long-range LED lamps

From 228 From: lazerlamps.com, 01992 677374
Until now, Lazer Lamps has concentrated on the
driving beam market. The Triple-R range sees to that
with a long-range light designed for high-speed onand off-road use. The 4-LED Triple-R 750 lights are
E-marked, and use metalised hooded reectors to
A set of playing cards can be

great to have to hand on trips,
especially with kids. This set has the
standard hearts, clubs, diamonds
and spades, but each card also
contains information about how to
navigate in the wilderness, using
GPS, and why people get lost and
how to get found if you do.
optimise the light beam, giving 1 lux of light at 432

metres, while the Triple-R 1000 (372) has still has 1
lux at 607 metres. Theyre IP67 waterproof and have
an aluminium (Elite models are magnesium) body
with virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens.
Td5 hose clip pliers

10.49 From: fourby.co.uk, 0845 860 1948
These pliers will signicantly reduce the amount of
time youll spend ghting with the spring-type hose
clips found on Td5s. They have a remote cable for
easy use, and a ratcheting function to hold the clips.
Rack
12.50 From avenger4x4.com,

01733 266690
Series radiato
panel repair sections
From 25 From: liz.wood@tiscali.co.uk
These hand-made radiator panel repair sections
are available with the correct proles for Series
II, SIIA and SIII. The late SIIA panel (pictured, 38)
has raised corner proles and riveted grille hooks.
If you have a tubular roof rack or

light bar you may have thought of
tting extra lights or accessories
but theres been no easy way,
without adapting unsuitable parts.
This is designed for 34mm tubes and
has a 12mm hole, so you can add
an extra front light to a bar, or a rear
work light to the back of a rack.
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Used & Abused

Stuff the LRO team have put to the test
USED BY
JOHN PEARSON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
TESTED FOR
SIX MONTHS
Front Runner
gullwing locker
573.54 (425) gullwing,

203.28 (150) storage
box, 76.23 (57) shelf
From: frontrunneroutfitters.eu
n my Australian adventure
in 2014 I was impressed
by the Front Runner
gullwing lockers on the G4
Challenge 110 of trip leaders
Dave and Maureen Price. Instead
of hauling out boxes of kit to
reach frequently used stuff, they
simply opened the gullwing for
easy access.
Im always looking for ways to
make life easier when living out
of the vehicle over long periods,
USED BY
NEIL WATTERSON
DEPUTY EDITOR
TESTED FOR
ONE MONTH
and the gullwing does just that.

My partner Pat and I have
accommodated all of our eating
equipment, a gas cooker and
kettle, foldaway washing-up
bowls, washing-up stuff, our
rst-aid kit and a load of tools in
there. Its so much easier to reach
than struggling to nd things in
BlackVue DR650GW2CH dash cam

289.95
From: in-car.com, 01555 666 444
he BlackVue DR650GW2CH is a fully-featured

dash-cam system, with
two cameras (full HD on the
front, HD on the rear), built-in
GPS and Wi-Fi internet.
Its simple to use the selfadhesive pads stick strongly to
the glass. The Wi-Fi lets you view
the footage on your smartphone.
Wires connect the cameras to
each other and a further power
cable runs to the accessory
socket. The unit starts recording
in about 30 seconds after it

switches on.
Footage is recorded on a
MicroSD card, which can be
connected to a computer using a
USB converter. The software is
relatively easy to use you can
even see exactly where it was
recorded on Google Maps. The
microphone clearly records
whats happening inside the cab
and its unobtrusive when tted.
VERDICT: Easy to set-up and use
with good quality footage.
the back. Ive only tted one to

the nearside, which is the side
our awning covers. Even in bad
weather we can still eat outdoors
and reach the necessary kit.
Ive gone for the aluminium
gullwing for security, but a glass
one is also available. The inner
frame is made of steel, which is
USED BY
PETER GALILEE
CONTRIBUTOR
USED FOR
DECADES
good because it allows me to use

a couple of magnetic LED
worklights attached to it for
excellent night-time illumination.
Obviously its quite a major
investment, but we think its
money well spent.
VERDICT: Instant access to
regularly used kit.
Wheelnut leverage
About 12
From: Lots on the internet; just Google
extending wheel brace
f theres one thing sure about

standard-equipment kit for
removing wheelnuts, its that
whatever youve been supplied
with as standard wont be very
good. Its usually just a simple,
one-piece wheelbrace with one
end as a socket and the other
end as a short bar.
Theyre always too short to get
decent leverage. Try stamping or
standing on the end of the bar
and youll end up springing the
wheelbrace off the nut (and if it
bounces somewhere, it might

end up on your cars paintwork,
or even in your teeth).
What you need is leverage. A
spare half-drive T-bar with a bit
of old tube works well (in the
picture, the handle from a
long-dead hydraulic jack). Much
neater, though, is a proper
telescopic wheelbrace. They cost
next to nothing next time you
have a puncture, youll be glad.
VERDICT: Why struggle? You
know it makes sense
August 2015 LRO 37
Used & Abused
USED BY
NEIL WATTERSON
DEPUTY EDITOR
TESTED FOR
ONE MONTH
Defender blind
spot mirror
USED BY
THEO
FORD-SAGERS
SENIOR STAFF
WRITER
TESTED FOR
21 MONTHS
35 (each)
From: mudstuff.co.uk,
01422 881951
hese Defender mirrors

have two pieces of glass
one at about the same
size as a standard mirror glass
and another convex one giving
the blind spot coverage.
They t to Defender mirror
arms in the same way as standard
mirrors. The blind-spot coverage
is good enabling you to see
vehicles alongside you on both
sides without having to adjust
your position and Ive found I use
the blind spot mirror more than
the main mirrors in normal
driving. The unit is curved slightly,
and if you want the main mirror

dipped so you can see when
reversing, you need to have the
wide-angle at the top.
Vibration transmitted through
the vehicle rattles the main
mirror glass, but you do get used
to it. My wife normally complains
when I add bits to the Defender,
but shes more than happy with
these. They give me more
condence when joining dual
carriageways from slip roads, she
says. Theyll be staying, then.
VERDICT: Handy upgrades over
standard mirrors.
Fragrances
ocket sets that include

both metric and imperial
sizes are handy if, like me,
you need to work on both older
and newer vehicles. This set is
small enough to be stowed easily
but big enough to be useful, with
a chunky, comfortable grip.
For larger nuts (the size of a
wheelnut, for example) youre
better off with a half-inch drive
and a longer handle to increase
the moment of force, but for most
applications this is up to the job.
The ratchet has taken some
abuse, occasionally being left out
in the rain, and being used

(gently) as a hammer but its
still functioning well, and proven
itself to be corrosion resistant. Its
also guaranteed, excluding the
ratchet mechanism, which is
great for piece of mind.
There are smoother-operating
ratchet mechanisms available at
higher prices (loose nuts are
awkward to undo if the ratchet
is stiff and biting when it
shouldnt), but I still think this kit
is good value for money.
VERDICT: Simple and effective
just like a Series Land Rover.
Outwell
ECOcool 35L coolbox
13.70
From:
sensory
decisions.com
38 LRO August 2015
19.19
From: machinemart.co.uk
USED BY
ROB McCABE
PRODUCTION
EDITOR
TESTED FOR
FOUR MONTHS
USED BY
PETER GALILEE
CONTRIBUTOR
USED FOR
A YEAR
hen my partner Jenny

replaced her car with
one less than two
years old, I realised what I was
missing from my nine-year-old
Freelander 2 the new-car smell!
But wait a minute an intense
new-car smell after nearly two
years? The car dealership had
sprayed Jennys car with New
Car fragrance. So I decided to try
the same trick on my Freelander
two little sprayers, 110mm high.
Do they work? Well, New Car is
Clarke 38in-drive
18-piece socket set
110
From: outwell.com
rather chemical. But Leather is

astonishingly accurate. Dont
spray on upholstery or plastics I
sprayed mine on oor mats,
which worked well.
Youll need a few squirts every
couple of weeks as a top-up.
Real-leather smell in a vinylupholstered Defender why
ever not? Baking bread and
percolating coffee scents are
available too. Go for it!
VERDICT: Interesting idea for
older Land Rovers.
already own a camping

fridge, which is spiffing in all
regards except one its
huge, and heavy with it. If all you
need is the means of keeping
some beer, wine and milk cold
during a one- or two-night
camping break, its a bit overkill.
So, I invested in this. Its a
coolbox rather than a full-on
fridge, so you need to make sure
that stuff you put in is already
chilled. That done, it does a top job
of keeping it that way, ensuring
the contents stay between 18

and 25C lower than the outside
temperature. Theres a heating
function, although I havent tried
that yet. And its miles more
wieldy than that big old fridge
ideal for a greenlaning picnic.
Its nicely specied, with quiet
12v/230v operation, a clever
internal icepack divider and a
fold-at handle that doubles as a
lock. It also looks pretty cool (sic).
VERDICT: Stylish and efficient.
Shop around for the best price.
Real World Test

380 miles to get the full lowdown
THEO FORD-SAGERS
CURRENT
LAND ROVER
1968 Series
IIA 2.25
petrol
DREAM
LAND ROVER
Range Rover
Classic LSE
Whats it about?
You never really know what a
Land Rover is like until you live
with it, so we use this enjoyable
380-mile route to put the latest
models (and some older ones) to
the test. It also shows us how they
live up to their mpg claims.
By brimming the tank at the
start and nish, its easy to get
a precise combined mpg gure
from a blend of motorways, fast
A-roads, country roads, a couple
of long greenlanes and a rushhour city crawl. All in one day.
If you want the denitive verdict,
youve come to the right place.
40 LRO August 2015
5.0 V8 DEFENDER ICON 90
Mustang-powered
DEFENDER
Is a 435bhp Icon 90 a real-world proposition? Theo

Ford-Sagers gives it the only test designed to tell us
o be honest, I sometimes
struggle to see the point
of high-spec, highpowered Defenders.
Why turn a good workhorse into
a road machine instead of just
buying a performance car?
This is the Mustang V8-powered
90 featured in LROs April 2015
issue. It was built to order by
Nene Overland from a County XS
that already had some Overnch
luxuries. You get the idea: lots of
power and lots of money. But is it
a better package than a standard
Defender? Do you lose any of the
Defenders capabilities? Can you

really drive it at speed, or is it an
accident waiting to happen? How
much petrol will it drink? And,
crucially, how much fun is it?
So I leapt at the chance to put
aside my prejudices and subject it
to LROs Real World Test. I was in
for a pleasant surprise.
Off we go
At rst I wondered what all the
fuss was about. Progress up the
A1 was swift and sonorous, but
not particularly inspiring, and
the exhaust note at 70mph felt
a bit intrusive. Nenes interior

trimmings and the Overnch
leather seats certainly took the
chore out of the drive. But it
wasnt until I was in Yorkshire,
Keep your foot on

the accelerator
and the bellowing
exhaust note
mutates into a
banshee shriek
lining up to overtake a lorry on a

single-carriageway, that I realised
what this vehicle is all about.
435bhp unleashed
110 TDCi 2.4 SW: 29.6 (Sept 2008)

110 300Tdi CSW: 29.2 (Sept 2008)
Nene 110 3.2 TDCi: 26.2 (Oct 2014)
110 Td5 G4: 25.4 (Sept 2015)
90 300Tdi auto: 23.6 (Aug 2014)
Keep your foot on the accelerator

as the revs climb clear of about
3500rpm, and the engines
character immediately changes.
The bellowing exhaust note
mutates into a banshee shriek
accompanied by a sweeping rush
of power that keeps on coming as
the engine spins ever higher. This
is variable valve timing at work
and boy can you feel it!
Torque in Land Rover engines
usually comes in big dollops as
low as possible, but this feels
more like a racing engine the
thrill comes at the top. Maximum
power is delivered at 6500rpm,
only 500rpm off the limit.
For quicker access to those revs
you may want to override the
autobox by downshifting, so Id
specify the paddle shifters from
Nenes options list. I also found
myself upshifting sometimes
the box can be a bit excitable!
Defender admirably upright and

composed in the corners, without
the excessive rmness youd
expect from sporty suspension.
Thanks to Fox dampers, bumps
are swept over with little of the
pitching and diving that Defender
drivers are used to. Okay, theres
no hiding the fact that there are
heavy beam axles underneath
theres only so much you can do
but the result is very impressive.
The hefty AP Racing brakes also
feel very unstressed.
Admirably upright
And the greenlanes?
Carrying this much pace in a

normal 90 would usually end
with a short expletive and an
excursion into a hedgerow. But
Nenes V2 suspension set-up with
progressive coil springs keeps the
No drama here. Its still a

Defender. Tickover will have
you trundling a bit too fast for
technical driving, but low box
and diff lock are there when you
need them. Although falling
5.0 V8 DEFENDER 90
Engine: Ford Racing 5.0
Real World Test Defenders mpg
litre V8 petrol Power: 435bhp @ 6500rpm

Torque: 399lb ft @ 4250rpm Gearbox: Mercedes 722.6 ve speed auto
Suspension: Nene V2 system, Fox dampers, progressive springs
Brakes: AP Racing 350mm discs front and rear, AP Racing six pot calipers at front
LRO RWT mpg: 17.5 Price as tested: Approx 90,000
Bowler 90 2.2 TDCi: 23 (July 2014)

Bespoke 110 2.2: 22.6 (Sept 2014)
Nene Overland Icon 90 5.0 V8 Ford
petrol: 17.5
One Ten 3.9 V8: 17.4 (Sept 2008)
Our test route
Bloody Oaks services, Stamford A1 north Knaresborough Arncliffe

Kettlewell Middleham Bainbridge Stalling Busk (byway) Hubberholme
Cam High Road (byway) Wensleydale Creamery, Hawes Settle Silsden
Bradford M62 east Ferrybridge A1 south Bloody Oaks services, Stamford
short of Range Rover ride quality,
bigger bumps are dispatched
surprisingly gracefully.
Verdict
Its not hard to be impressed
by this blend of performance
car driveability and Defender
versatility. It even has a towbar.
The only signicant weakness
is the lack of extreme axle
articulation due to the large
wheels and tyres, but that wasnt
a problem on the greenlanes
and anyway, are you really going
to take this to a pay-and-play?
The engine is epic, and at
17.5mpg it drinks about as much
as an old Rover V8. Thats quite a
thirst, but considering
the nature of the beast, its
LRO
borderline acceptable.
A sound proposition
That V8 exhaust note
dominates the driving
experience, growling and
shouting at the slightest
provocation, and attracting
both admiring and
disapproving glances from
onlookers. Its probably got
more attitude than most

people would want, admits
Nene Overland boss Andrew
Harrison-Smith, but its what
this particular vehicles buyer
wanted.
Hes right trickling through
Bradford alongside a Skoda
Fabia at 15mph with
your engine bellowing
its nuts off can be
a bit embarrassing.
But if youre burbling
through a car park,
or screaming into
the outside lane, its
intoxicatingly good!
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BEHIND THE SCENES DEFENDER 2,000,000
2 MILLI
44 LRO August 2015
This Defender 90
marks a major Land
Rover milestone. Mike
Goodbun gets the
inside story from the
team that created it.
And lends a hand
wo million Solihull line-built
Series and Defender Land Rovers
that might sound a bit of a
mouthful, but its a milestone
to be proud of in the nal year
of Defender production at the
original Land Rover factory.
Every one of those two million vehicles,
from pre-production Land Rover No 1,
HUE 166, to this unique Defender 90 station
wagon registered S90 HUE for Solihull,
90 and, well, you can guess the rest has
travelled broadly the same journey, and been
built in a similar way, on the same part of the
West Midlands site, for almost 68 years.
Marking a milestone
Right now, about a third of all Land Rovers are

either Series or Defender (including Forward
Controls), but that wont be the case for
long. A third of the six million Land Rovers
built worldwide to date have been made at
Solihull and Halewood alone in the past eight
years, thanks to the success of the Discovery,
Range Rover and their derivatives. And, once
UK production of the current model ends in
December, the Defender name isnt expected
to reappear until at least 2018.
So, LRO was honoured to be invited to join
a specially selected team of Defender owners,
fans and enthusiasts in building this unique
commemorative 90, which will be auctionedoff at the end of the year to raise funds for
humanitarian and conservation charities.
This is the inside story of creating an
unrepeatable piece of Land Rover history...
ONTH!
THE DESIGNERS STORY

The brief for this one-off Defender was as
disarmingly straightforward as it was broad:
Basically, it was the two-millionth Defender,
and we needed to come up with a theme
ourselves, of what the two-millionth should
be! says Special Vehicles Operations design
manager Kim Brisbourne.
We wanted to build on where Defender has
come from, and where it has ended up. So, we
based it on Red Wharf Bay, where the Land
Rover was originally marked in the sand, and
tried to think how we could make that work
with a more modern Autobiography version.
We could badge the car, but we wanted
to do something a bit more special than
that. So, weve engraved the contour lines of
Red Wharf Bay on the front wing. The really
nice thing is you can see the raw aluminium
coming through, which harks back to the
original vehicle, but as paint technology is
moving on youve got the special satin nish
one end of the scale, and the other.
That engraved panel is a work of art thats
almost like giving the vehicle itself a tattoo, to
remind it where it came from, and pay tribute
to its ancestors. Tattoo-ing Defenders in a
similar way could catch on...
Jaguar Land Rovers SVO team works with
a number of different specialists for bespoke
jobs such as this, and likes giving them
challenges: The supplier who produced that
part did the engraving on our Holland &
Holland Range Rover.
EXTERIOR
Paint Satin Indus Silver with Santorini Black

roof, wheelarches, door hinges, door mirrors and
Adventure Edition grille Headlamps Nolden LED
projector Autobiography details Metal door
handles and fuel ller cap, machined Defender
lettering on bonnet, SVX steering guard, side steps
Unique details Red Wharf Bay contours engraved
on nearside front wing, S90 HUE registration
46 LRO August 2015
We thought, We know they can do that,

maybe they can do this for us. Its a different
way of doing it, because the Holland &
Holland parts are machined from billet, while
this is obviously an existing panel and the
nish is different. They also made the plaque
of the people who helped build the car.
The satin lacquered paint nish is a brave
choice. Its cleanable, but you do have to be
more careful with it, says Kim.
On the inside weve tried to bring in Red
Wharf Bay, with the cloth-printed inserts on
semi-aniline leather seats front and rear, on
the door handles and the facia grab handle.
The heritage Land Rover logo and 2,000,000 is
embroidered into the headrests as well.
I get a sense that, given more time, the

design team would like to have done more
to this 90, but Kim is still visibly proud of the
result: Its great, and its great for the team as
well. These projects are often quite stressful
because theyre very short timescale theyre
bespoke builds so theyre very complicated in
the way we make them.
But its really satisfying. If youre designing
a car from scratch and youve got to wait
four years to see it, its a long wait. If youve
got this car, and you build it, and you see it in
a few weeks time, you might have worked
solidly on it but you see the fruits of your
labour very quickly.
A race against time
How long did the project take? It was not

many weeks! Im not sure I should say how
many, but it was a very tight timescale. Even
though we should know when the twomillionth is coming, from a design point of
view we really wanted to push it, to do as
much as we possibly could.
There are young designers on the design
team, but also a lot of old people, like me,
who have been there a long time this is my
27th year and people are very connected
to the Defender. Everyone was keen to do
something special. It almost feels like their
baby or child; its part of the family and you
want to do the best for it.
We wanted to build on
where Defender has
come from, and where it
has ended up, with the
Autobiography version
KIM BRISBOURNE,
LAND ROVER DESIGN
MANAGER SVO COLOUR
& MATERIAL
Note to next owner: get

hold of some seat covers
Where-it-all-began wing engraving

is an inspired and unique touch
INTERIOR
Seats High-back semi aniline half leather seats with

Red Wharf Bay print and Land Rover No. 2,000,000
stitched into headrests Autobiography details
Leather-covered dashboard, steering wheel, gear
knob and transfer box knob, handbrake lever and
door casings; machined aluminium details. Privacy
glass Unique details Black Alcantara roof lining
Red Wharf Bay also

features on door handle
Who said Land Rover has

lost its sentimentality?
August 2015 LRO 47
THE BUILD
Would you like to help build Solihulls twomillionth Land Rover Defender? Its a call I
never expected to take (not least because we
thought theyd done that two years ago), and
one with a very short, and immediate answer.
Trivial matters like sending LRO to the printers
on a sunny Friday would have to wait.
Being a special build, this Defenders journey
down the production line was more drawnout than most. It was officially born on May
21, the day before my rendezvous with it, but
by the time I caught up with the Defender
2,000,000 at Lode Lane there were still a few
important jobs left to do
Walking among legends
Im in good company, with Land Rover legend

Roger Crathorne, Born Free Foundation
president Will Travers, and the Foundations
founder, actress Virginia McKenna. Michael
Bishop from Land Rover Experience leads us
through the revolving door of the historic
admin building fronting Block 1, and through
the sliding doors straight into the heart of
Defender production.
The parquet ooring is long gone, but were
only a few steps away from where the original
design office once stood, and in sight of where
the experimental shop used to be: this is
where prototypes including the Centre-Steer
were built. If anyone is ever in doubt about
the lineage of Series and Defender models, a
visit to the factory will silence them the sense
of history hits you immediately.
The office area is now The Marketplace,
with racks full of parts supporting the just-intime assembly process. When an operative is
down to their last few parts, a signal is sent to
fetch more from here.
We pass Dave Martin, the production lines
longest-serving employee, who transports cars
ready for despatch. Dave started in 1970 and
could have retired by now if he wanted to, but
he wont stop until the last Defender rolls off
the line in December. His dad worked here,
and his son does too.
Progress chart stays

with the vehicle on its
way down the line
Hand-built in Solihull by
33 special guests helped make this milestone 90 some you may have heard of!
ADAM HENSON
TV presenter
and Land Rover
ambassador:
gearbox/transfer box builds
NICK ROGERS
ALAN VOLKAERTS
Director Group
Operations Director
Engineering,
Solihull: steering
Jaguar Land Rover:
wheel t and drive
instrument binnacle tment
off the production line
BEAR GRYLLS
Survival and
outdoor adventure
specialist:
tting road wheels
VIRGINIA
McKENNA OBE
Actress and Born
Free Foundation
founder: numberplate t
MONTY HALLS
Marine biologist/
conservationist
and broadcaster:
tting road wheels
DR RALF SPETH
CEO of Jaguar
Land Rover: VIN
plate, dash topper
pad and binnacle cover
HUBERT AURIOL
Three-time Dakar
winner & 1995-04
race director: door
cell build-up, body-in-white
NICK & STEPHEN

WILKS Sons of
Land-Rover
creators Spencer
and Maurice: roof build-up
ROGER
CRATHORNE Land
Rover engineering
legend and Mr
Land Rover: door build-up
TIM SLESSOR 1955 First

Overland Expedition crew
member: windscreen build
WILL TRAVERS OBE
President of the Born Free
Foundation: wheel align
and rolling road test
JOELLE TANGUY Under
Secretary General, IFRC:
wing and headlight tment
MIKE ADAMSON Chief

Executive, British Red Cross:
wing and headlight tment
COMMANDER STEPHEN
HIGHAM HMS Defender
Captain: monsoon testing
PAUL VICE, LUKE
DARLINGTON, DAVE
HENSON & JJ CHALMERS
Invictus Games competitors:
chassis to axle assembly

ROBERT BROOKS Bonhams
Chairman: rear door sub-t
THEO PAPHITIS Business
entrepreneur: tting second
row seating and rear lights
48 LRO August 2015
And, 11 others, including

LRO ed MIKE GOODBUN
2,000,000th rear badge t
We helped build it! Plaque features signatures of The 33
Down she comes: rear

body is eased gently into
place on waiting chassis
August 2015 LRO 49
Roger Crathorne, who officially retired as

Land Rovers longest-serving employee last
March, recalls Series IIIs being built at a rate
of 250 per day in the 1970s (1250 per week),
when the build process wasnt much different
to how it is today. Back then there were A and
B lines running alongside each other. Now
theres just one line, but soaring demand
means the Defender production team is
currently building around 107 Defenders every
day (535 per week), which is more than 60 per
cent up on this time last year (330 per week).
Im pleased to see a huge variety of specs,
colours and congurations in build, with
dozens of 130 double-cab pick-ups among
the most numerous 90 and 110 station
wagons. I even spot a lone battleship grey 110
Adventure Edition station wagon that colour
wasnt on the options list.
Their despatch labels suggest these
Defenders will be heading for all corners of
the globe: Germany, Chile, Australia Its
much more varied than youll nd on most
other production lines. And theres a healthy
number of basic utility-spec models mixing
it among higher-spec XS variants with more
recreational lives ahead.
50 LRO August 2015
Special Operations is all

about pushing the
boundaries of what we
do, including bespoke
commissions like this
JOHN EDWARDS,
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
JAGUAR LAND ROVER
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
It all feels remarkably quiet and calm,

and thats partly due to the use of batteryoperated power tools brought in to comply
with workplace health and safety regulations.
Theyre just like you and I would use at home.
Extraordinary effort
Despite a long association with Land Rovers,

dating back to 1964 and the lming of
Born Free with George Adamson and a
pride of lions in Kenya, Virginia hasnt seen
the Defender production line before. Shes
stunned by it: This is extraordinary! she tells
me. The experience of each person working
on the vehicle is so impressive.
I get my rst glimpse of our satin-nished

90 station wagon as it pulls into the bay
for Virginias son Will to complete the
wheel alignment and rolling road checks.
It looks very subtle, unremarkable almost,
but very cool. And, the attention to detail is
extraordinary. Every Defender wears protective
cladding inside and out as it makes its way
down the line, but the two-millionth gets
its own personalised blue covers, including
padded wing mirror jackets.
Most of the special No 2,000,000 features
have been tted, but the nearside wing is
missing its special engraving of Red Wharf
Bay. I thought it might be stuck on later, but
it transpires that this wing will be coming off,
to be replaced by the proper one. See what I
mean about it being no ordinary build?
Designer Kim Brisbourne explains how
the nal wing was made: Its the standard
panel, but we did have quite a few goes at
it! Obviously, it is a Defender so the panels
arent perfectly at and we had a few goes
at getting the depth of the engraving right.
Even though its CNC-machined, whether its
got the substrate skin underneath it when its
engraved, or not, makes a difference.
Still wearing protective blue coat

as it nears the end of the line
Er, you know how we said to

put it on the left side, Mike?
Defender production line

employees will be re-trained to
build other Land Rovers or Jags
After engraving it was masked and came

back to us to be painted. The whole thing is
lacquered over the top to protect it.
If theres a leaky seal,

thisll hunt it down
LRO lends a hand
Once the 90s rolling road test is complete, I

hitch a ride to an empty tting bay, digging
my ngers into the naked door carcass in an
attempt to close it tting the door cards
couldve been my job, but people in the know
had other ideas
As I jump out of the passenger seat,
manufacturing manager Gregg Niblett
hands me a small but hefty bubble-wrapped
package. Its the 2,000,000 badge. Theres only
one, based on the classic Series-style badge
tted to the 2015 Defender Celebration Series
limited editions, but with a No 2,000,000
extension underneath. Im reliably informed
it cost a four-gure sum to make. The phrase
Whatever you do, please dont drop it always
makes your ngertips that little bit extra
slippery, doesnt it?
Now, you know I said the tools were just like
those wed use at home? Gregg then produces
the biggest rivet gun Ive ever seen. Offering
up the badge and tting the four pop-rivets
TECH SPEC
Model Land Rover Defender 2,000,000 Body style 90 station wagon Engine 2198cc, four-cylinder
TDCi Power 120bhp @ 3500rpm Torque 265lb ft @ 2000rpm Transmission Six-speed manual with
two-speed transfer box, manual centre differential lock, permanent four-wheel drive Suspension Coil-sprung
beam axles front and rear Brakes Discs all-round, servo-assisted Wheels and tyres 16-inch ve-spoke gloss
black Mondial style with 235/85 R16 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
August 2015 LRO 51
Defender 2,000,000 just needs an

owner. Where will it end up?
into their pre-drilled holes on the Defenders

rear panel is a simple task, but the signicance
of the occasion makes it unbelievably nervewracking. There are no rehearsals on scrap
material, or chances to re off a few rounds
and get used to the tool. When I press the
trigger for the rst time itll be while its held
against a unique badge on a unique vehicle,
on a rivet that will stay there for ever.
A cast of dozens watches every rivet go in,
one by one. As the last is successfully red in
to place, and everyone seems to be smiling,
I nally take a step back. And breathe out. I
think I got better at it with practise, but Im
aware Ive probably made the task look much
harder, and slower, than it ought to be.
The end is in sight...
My brief role as a guest member of the

Defender production line team is soon over,
and Im proud to say Ive left my mark on this
milestone model. Its an honour that will live
with me, as Im sure it will for the 32 others
invited to help build this special vehicle.
Experiencing life on the line rst-hand makes
it even harder to comprehend what will
happen to the Defender line after December.
When some models end production,
you often see the line being dismantled or
recongured in its wake. But even though
Land Rover is contemplating moving Defender
production overseas, Im told no such rush will
follow Solihulls last one.
52 LRO August 2015
How you could own it

Bonhams will auction the Defender 2,000,000 for
charity at its New Bond Street headquarters in London on
December 16. All proceeds will be split equally between
the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies (IFRC) and the Born Free Foundation.
Bonhams chairman Robert Brooks, who owns a welltravelled 1998 Defender 110, says: This Defender has got
quite an act to follow! Only two cars have occupied the
hallowed space inside the building previously, a 1954 Ferrari
375-Plus (which sold for 10.7 million) and a 1962 Ferrari 250
GTO that fetched 22.8 million.
Theres no reserve price on the 90, so anyone will have a
chance to bid for it, not just a handful of wealthy collectors.
But, how much could it sell for? Brooks says: Its one of the
most iconic examples of arguably the most iconic British car.
It really all depends on how generous the buyer feels.
In the short term, the Defender Trim and
Final Assembly area will be used for parts
storage, while workers the majority of whom
have only ever assembled the Defender, and
around half have spent their entire working
lives doing so will be given two weeks
training before being transferred to lines
building the much simpler (in assembly terms)
Range Rover Sport, Jaguar XE saloon and the
new F-Pace SUV. Some have already opted to
go to the XE line early.
What does someone like Virginia McKenna
who owes so much of her organisations
success to the versatility and dependability of
the Defender and its Series predecessors feel
about the end of continuous production?
Everything comes to an end eventually,

but the spirit of Land Rover wont ever
come to an end. Shes right, of course, but I
somehow doubt itll be so easy for me to be
that pragmatic come December. There will be
tears, of that Im sure.
The fate of this particular Defender is now
in the hands of whoever buys it at auction.
Theyll have the satisfaction of owning a
unique piece of Land Rovers history, while
also aiding the work of two very worthwhile
organisations: the IFRC and Born Free. But
I really hope it doesnt become a soulless
exhibit in a private museum it deserves to
be driven and enjoyed. I hope an LRO reader
gives it a good home. Happy bidding! LRO
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Neil Watterson visits Cumbria and finds solitude on the

greenlanes crossing the Lakeland fells
PHOTOS: BOB ATKINS
UK ADVENTURE
GREENLANES YOU CAN

DRIVE IN ANY LAND ROVER!
O Easy-to-follow routes
ODetailed OS maps and grid refs
O Overall ratings:
taking
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scenery, terrain
and local interest
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Photo grid ref NY 321235
August 2015 LRO 57
GREENLANING CUMBRIA
Luckily, this collapsed culvert was
easy to spot Grid ref NY 383479
LANE 2 OS Landranger 85
START
1.5 MILES
SCENERY
HEDGE-LINED/
WOODLAND
TERRAIN
UNDULATING
DRIVEABILITY
ALL YEAR
OVERALL
FINISH
Grid ref NY 388468
t always rains in the Lake District.

How often have you heard that?
Well, the lakes (or the waters, to be
more accurate) the area is famous for
wouldnt exist if it was dry all the time.
It certainly wouldnt be the Lake District.
Ive headed to the area to meet Dean Spencer,
the Green Lane Associations Lancashire rep,
for a days laning. Were starting at Carlisle
and making our way to Penrith, via the Old
Coach Road one of the more scenic and
remote lanes in the area.
Folk can make the journey between the two
Cumbrian towns in 20 minutes using the M6,
but that options not for us. We want to slow
the pace a bit and enjoy the scenery.
Dean, driving his comprehensively equipped
1996 Discovery 1, is accompanied by Caroline
Blackwell; and were also joined by Neil,
Kate and Jack Griffin in their almost-standard
1994 Discovery 1.
58 LRO August 2015
CROWN COPYRIGHT 2015 ORDNANCE SURVEY MEDIA 001/15
Grid ref NY 377489
Both Dean and I have the routes plotted on

Memory Map on our windscreen-mounted
tablets, so we can swap order as the day goes
on. In contrast Neil G remains steadfastly
analogue, preferring paper maps.
Having two Neils makes it tricky for Dean
when hes calling one of us over the CB and
as he often heads out with Neil G, Im assigned
the call sign Bob as Bob is photographing.
Mind you, Neil G also has a Bob in his vehicle
one of his rescue dogs. Confused? We are.
We cross
Charleton Gill
without incident,
with the rocks just
catching our axle
diff housings
Our Neil W (aka Bob)

meets Neil G and Dean
Anyway, we make our way to our rst lane

and cross the M6 on a greenlane. Admittedly,
its tarmac as we pass over the continuous
traffic thundering along below us, but we
soon turn off, launching into an overgrown,
unsealed section. The soft leaves brush along
both sides of the Land Rovers its not going
to damage the vehicles paintwork, but it
does mark them. Thatll serve Dean right for
washing his Discovery before the trip...
Crossing a collapsed culvert
We emerge from the foliage near a farm and

paddle through a rank-smelling, y-infested
puddle before returning to tarmac and
heading west towards Buckabank.
Greenlane 2 starts off as an access road to
Brackenhow Farm. It has been well used by
agricultural machinery, but after a couple of
gateways it becomes overgrown not the
hedgerows, for once, but deep grass between
Dean Spencers 1996 Discovery 1 Bought

as a shell, complete refresh with 300Tdi engine
and four-pin diffs in front and rear axles. Running
245/75 R16 Cooper ST Maxx tyres he
had larger ones tted, but they took too much
toll on the bodywork.
Neil Griffins Discovery 1994 Discovery 1
300Tdi Almost completely standard, including
running original-size 235/70 R16 BF Goodrich AllTerrain tyres. Neil acts as repair man on trips.
LROs Defender 90 Much-modied, with 300Tdi
engine and Discovery automatic gearbox, Ashcroft
centre ATB, Quaife ATB front diff and Ashcroft rear
locker. 265/75 R16 General Grabber MTs.
the wheel tracks. The abundant growth

hasnt quite gone to seed yet which is just
as well, because that can clog radiators very
quickly and its just low enough for Dean to
atten it with his winch bumper.
We dive into the wooded section and cross
a collapsed culvert, which is thankfully clear
to see, before the lush grass takes over again.
We drive off the lane through Gaitsgill and
on to another unclassied county road (UCR)
towards Raughton Head Hill Farm. Starting
off as a farm, it climbs up and zig-zags
between elds of dairy cattle.
The dry spell has turned what would
normally be a clearly dened muddy track
into a dry and dusty lane and even at slow
greenlaning speeds were kicking up clouds
of dust. With little wind blowing the dust
away, visibility drops dramatically, so we
have to wind the speed down even further
to give each other space.
These lanes have been little more than
hedge-lined farm tracks, but as we edge
START
Grid ref NY 283368
FINISH
Grid ref NY 266359

towards the Caldbeck Fells, the scenery
becomes more dramatic and the sky
darkens ominously.
Boulders in the water
On the edge of the fell, we pick up another

UCR towards Longlands (greenlane 4). A
hatchback joins on to the back of our little
group and follows us along the initial
tarmac stretch of road before thinking
better of it when the surface turns to stones.
It could have driven most of it, but would
denitely have struggled with the ford at
Charleton Wath.
Crossing Charleton Gill, its not the depth
that would cause problems, its the large
boulders in the water. We cross without
incident, with the rocks just catching the axle
diff housings. We climb out from the ford
and skirt round the edge of Longlands Fell,
taking in the views across Uldale and Ireby.
A gate signals the end of the lane and
the vicinity is packed with parked-up
1.3 MILES
SCENERY
WIDE OPEN
FELLS
TERRAIN
UNDULATING
DRIVEABILITY
FORD NOT
AFTER HEAVY
RAIN
OVERALL
THE LAND ROVERS
vehicles, presumably belonging to walkers.

Fortunately, none of their cars is blocking the
gateway, so we squeeze between them and
return to the tarmac.
We stop for a brew and to let the dogs
have a bit of a run at the car park near Over
Water. With sheep grazing on the fells, it
would be irresponsible to allow dogs out on
the lanes, although the scenery viewed from
the car park isnt nearly as good.
Refreshed, we point the Land Rovers north
and through Uldale, before turning west
at Ireby and joining a UCR heading south
(greenlane 5). There are two other UCRs just
north of this one but, in reality, theyre just
tarmac roads, albeit with grass starting to
take hold in the centre.
The UCR into High Ireby shows what
happens when tarmac roads fall into neglect
water has managed to get under the
tarmac and broken up the surface, creating
a far worse surface to drive on than it would
have been as an unsealed road.
Charleton Gill: beware big boulders
in the ford Grid ref NY 277363
August 2015 LRO 59
GREENLANING CUMBRIA
Large potholes encourage all the vehicles
suspension to ex noticeably and the tyres
scrabble up the sharp edges.
Weve a bit of drive to the next lane
and follow the A591 between Skiddaw,
Englands fourth highest mountain, and
Bassenthwaite Lake to Keswick.
Opting to avoid traffic in the town, we
follow the bypass and continue on the A591
south to Dale Bottom. We can actually see
our next greenlane zig-zagging its dusty
way up the hillside a mile before reaching it,
but have to negotiate narrow lanes anked by

drystone walls to get there.
The switchbacks take us up to the chapel
at St Johns in the Vale and past the walkers
trudging wearily down the road, which is part
of a circular walk. Around 500 million years
ago, these were volcanoes, explains Caroline,
a geography teacher, as we ascend.
The topography is certainly different in this
area were driving up and over the curious
High Rigg, a hill that lies completely in a valley,
not connected to any of the other fells.
We pass the chapel and drop down to the

valley oor before nding the entrance to
the Old Coach Road, the longest lane on
todays trip.
The Lake District pioneered the Hierarchy
of Trail Routes, which grades lanes
according to a variety of factors, from
ground conditions, to usage and potential
for conict between user groups. The
Old Coach Road is classed as a red route,
meaning its a right of way thats popular
with different user groups.
START
Grid ref NY 316231

SCENERY
OPEN FELLS
TERRAIN
STEEP TO
START WITH
DRIVEABILITY
SEVERE
WASHOUTS
OVERALL
Switchbacks climb to St Johns in the

Vale chapel Grid ref NY 301223
60 LRO August 2015
4.9 MILES
FINISH
Grid ref NY 379219
Grid ref NY 373221
We tiptoe
round the edge
of a washed-out
section that would
test the tilt angle
of most 4x4s
We reach the gate at the same time as a
family of cyclists. They offer to shut the gate
for us, so we continue up the rocky hill, with
more zig-zags making the climb more vehiclefriendly. Suggestions have been made that the
name Old Coach Road may be a misnomer
that the coaches would have taken a different
route. And it would certainly make more sense
for coaches to follow the less steep route in
the valley that the A66 currently runs along,
but that depends on how soft the ground
is in the valley many ridgeway routes exist
because the ground is rmer. And, initial climb
aside, the route is fairly at.
The other point against it being a coach
road is the ground conditions. While it is
certainly stony most of the way, water running
along it has caused a signicant amount of
erosion. The Discos axles twist as they cross
washed-out sections of the road its difficult

to imagine coach drivers accepting that on a
major route, though maps show the road has
existed for at least 150 years.
Decaying railway wagon
Its a bleak place the clouds are threatening

rain and visibility has dropped signicantly. A
solitary walker has built a bivvy beside a beck
100 metres off the road and watches us pass.
Hes probably hoping any rain wont be too
strong, or hell be in for a very wet night.
He could always opt for the slowly decaying
railway wagon halfway along the road
presumably brought up as a shelter for
shepherds, but destined to spend its life here.
More washed-out sections follow and we
tiptoe round the edge of one that would test
the tilt angle of most 4x4s before the lane
becomes rmer again and takes us to the

cobbled ford that runs across Groove Beck
(pictured above). We make our way to the
car park at High Row.
Were not far from Ullswater and our nal
lane of the trip beside Little Mell Fell. Its a
simple rm track dusty like others, with
broken tarmac in sections, but giving a
panoramic view of Ullswater. Steamers cruise
gently along the second-largest body of water
in the Lake District after Windermere.
The rain has held off. Well, mostly: it drizzled
a couple of times, but that was it. A bit more
sunshine wouldnt have gone amiss, but
the counter side to that would have been
encouraging more people into the area.
As it was, we had a great days laning,
encountering only a few other souls all day
which, ideally, is how it should be.
Knowledgeable, experienced
laners. Real Bobs are out of shot
START
1.2 MILES
FINISH
Grid ref NY 430235
SCENERY
GOOD VIEWS
TERRAIN
GENTLE CLIMB/
DESCENT
DRIVEABILITY
ALL YEAR
OVERALL
Grid ref NY 425253
August 2015 LRO 61
62 LRO August 2015
UK greenlanes
August 2015 Cumbria
Please follow these

guidelines when
driving byways or
UCRs (unclassied
county roads).
Only drive those
greenlanes that have
known vehicle rights.
Dont drive on
restricted byways,
bridleways or footpaths.
Avoid tracks that are
badly rutted or sodden.
Dont stray off the
dened track.
Stay under 12mph and
always stop for walkers or
horses switch engines
off for the latter.
Dont travel alone,
but be sure to keep to a
maximum of ve vehicles
(four on greenlanes
within the Lake District
and Peak District
National Parks).
Leave gates as you nd
them they may be open
on purpose.
Dont damage trees
or hedgerows, except for
cutting back branches
to allow you to drive
the lane.
Take recovery gear and
spade, keep your mobile
phone charged and carry
paper maps.
Take your litter home
with you.
Supervise dogs and
children, especially when
near livestock.
Dont drive waterways
unless you're certain of
the right of way. Check
the current isnt too strong
to cross safely. If in doubt,
however slight, turn back
there will always be
another way to proceed.
GREENLANE
CODE
CUT OUT AND KEEP
LANES ARE ON OS LANDRANGER 85 & 90
treadlightly-uk.org
Green Lane Association:
glass-uk.org
Green lanes: trailwise.org.uk
Heirarchy of Trail Routes:
tinyurl.com/CumbriaROW
Treadlightly:
Useful contacts
NY 283368 NY 266359
Follow the road straight on at
the sign saying Public Way.
Firm, stony track with pretty
ford and great views. Gateway
at the western end may be tight
Greenlane 4
NY 385466 NY 338461
Very well-used tracks, which
were incredibly dusty after the
lack of rain, but would
obviously become muddy
after rain. Good views across
the valley.
0.8 mile
Greenlane 3
NY 377489 NY 388468
The entrance is a wide gap in
the hedgerow and crosses the
entrance to the farm. Starts
off as well-used farm track
before seeing little use with
long grass growing in between
the wheel tracks. Theres a
broken culvert when you enter
the wooded area.
1.5 miles
Greenlane 2
NY 431483 NY 418483
Starts off as a tarmac road that
crosses the M6. Turn right at NY
425482 and the lane becomes
overgrown and unsealed.
Muddy in a couple
of areas, even after the
prolonged dry spell.
0.8 mile
Greenlane 1
ullswater-steamers.co.uk
Ullswater steamers:
lakedistrict.gov.uk
Lake District National Park:
cumbriatourism.org
Fords: wetroads.co.uk
Tourist info:
NY 425253 NY 430235
Skirting Little Mell Fell, the
lane here is stony and wide.
Ends with views looking
towards Ullswater.
1.2 miles
Greenlane 8
Old Coach Road

NY 316231 NY 379219
One of the very remote lanes,
theres a steep climb to start but
it runs fairly level around
Matterdale Common. Water
erosion is starting to cause
problems along sections, so pick
your line carefully. Great views.
Ford towards the end.
4.9 miles
Greenlane 7
NY 301222 NY 307225
A short gravel lane with
zig-zags climbing up towards
the chapel between Low Rigg
and High Rigg. Great views.
0.5 mile
Greenlane 6
NY 221383 NY 231373
Signed Unsuitable for motor
vehicles, the road was
originally tarmac, but is slowly
being eroded by water. Very
bumpy in places, where the
tarmac is missing.
0.9 mile
Greenlane 5
as it seems to be a favourite
place for walkers to park.
1.3 miles
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MODIFIED DEFENDER 110
Clever carbon
Phil used truck-trailer
carbon polymer
honeycomb panels
because of their light
weight and insulation
properties. They can be
easily cut to shape and
even painted body colour,
a task he managed
himself. The dustproof
rear doors and tilting top
ensure the interior of the
camper stays clean.
68 LRO August 2015
Protected
Rear lights are protected
by both the standard
Hi-Cap bumperettes and
light guards. The LED
units have proved reliable
on overseas trips.
Alloy snorkel
The 100mm-wide Bowler
alloy snorkel is mated
to a custom-made
reinforced bendy pipe
that connects inside the
engine bay to the bottom
of the modied air box.
Tree sliders
The tub above the fulllength tree sliders looks
a bit odd at the moment.
Phil will be lling the gap
with side lockers theyll
be ideally placed for load
carrying.
BOXING
After 14 years of roughing it across North Africa in Defenders with
roof tents, Phil Brownell built a camper box body so he could enjoy a
few creature comforts. Jrme Andr looks inside his creation
August 2015 LRO 69
Wheel carrier
Phil asked Brownchurch to modify
its truck cab roofrack to carry a
pair of spare wheels normal
racks are too narrow. This was
achieved by adding curves to the
racks sides and hinging them to
allow them to swing open.
Rear filler
Wheels/tyres
Bright ideas
Recycled front
CB antenna
Fortunately the fuel tanks on

110 hard tops and Hi-Caps
are in the same place, so it
was just a case of connecting
the ller to the tank.
235/85 R16 Cooper

Discoverer STTs sit on Wolf
wheels a super-strong
combination more than
capable of handling the load.
Bolt On Bits xenon

headlights, LED sidelights
and plastic protectors
improve the 110s lighting
performance dramatically.
Heavy-duty front protection

came from Phils previous
Defender 110 double cab,
along with a Superwinch
9000, aluminium skidplate.
Bumper-mounted antennas
can get good reception but
makes the kit obvious to
officials in countries where
CB radios are not allowed.
70 LRO August 2015
hil Brownells homemade

camper adventure started
in autumn 2011, just after
the Yorkshireman bought his
2010 Defender 110 hard top
from a main dealer in Kent.
The 110 had started life as
a Land Rover internal eet vehicle based at
the former Upper Heyford RAF station near
Bicester. Phil was looking for a 110 HCPU
(High-Capacity Pick-Up), but couldnt nd one
that hadnt been thrashed to within an inch
of its life. Instead, he chose a heavy-duty hard
top as the next best thing, although he knew
he would have to convert it into a pick-up
before starting on the box body.
There was good reason for going down
this convoluted route Phil wanted to use
the factory heavy-duty pack, which includes
reinforced dampers and coil springs, plus
helper springs at the rear. These all have a
valuable role to play in carrying the bulk and
weight of a fully-laden overlanding Defender.
I managed to nd a truck cab including its
headlining, says Phil. Although secondhand,
it had been removed from a new Land Rover.
I bought the HCPU tub from the Landy Doctor
in north Wales, and a good mate shipped

it over to me in his truck. After Id nished
painting the truck cab, another friend and I set
about taking the hard top apart.
In typical Defender fashion, everything
simply unbolted and the new parts took their
place to look at it, youd never know this 110
has ever been converted.
The next stage was a drive to BAS Remaps
in North Yorkshire where the 110 was given a
hybrid turbo and a dedicated ECU tune, along
with Allisport silicone hoses and intercooler
upgrades. This unleashed the full potential
of the 2.4-litre TDCi, now boasting a dynotested 173bhp (standard is 122bhp) and, more
importantly, 355lb ft of torque that makes
the standard 265lb ft look almost weedy. This
mountain of pulling power would more than
compensate for the extra weight the camper
box would add.
Recycled winch
Phil has tried and tested some of the kit on

previous Defenders so, rather than buying
another lot, he re-used equipment from
his last Land Rover, a Td5 double cab. This
included the winch, bumper, twin-battery
Keeping cool
Internal power
Storage
The slide-away Engel fridge

tucks neatly beneath the
single berth, but Phil decided
against installing a sink or
running water.
Bolt On Bits LEDs provide

internal lighting. Electric
power hook-ups are used on
campsites during greenlane
trips to Wales and the Dales.
Shelves with plastic boxes

make practical storage. Its
all pretty basic, but much
more comfy than a roof tent
Phil can brew a cuppa too.
system, spotlights and front steering guard.

The Superwinch 9000 is 12 years old and
has been on my last three Defenders, says
Phil. The rock sliders are budget-priced
aftermarket items and seem to take the
abuse. The rock-solid Wolf wheels on Cooper
Discoverer STTs were a great local bargain.
Lets make a box!
After sleeping in a roof tent on his many

trips to Morocco and Tunisia, Phil wanted
something more comfortable and convenient.
It needed to be basic and fairly inexpensive, so
he came up with the idea of a homemade box
body with pop-up roof.
Phil contacted Dave Weedon of Transport
Fabrications in York to help guide him through
the process of building the box, which
probably prevented some expensive mistakes.
Dave cast a professional eye over Phils scale
drawings. Dave asked me how I wanted the
doors, the height of the pop-up roof and my
choice of material for the box body. I took
his advice and used a French carbon polymer
honeycomb normally used in truck trailer
construction. Its lightweight and very strong
and its worked a treat.
THE OWNER:
PHIL BROWNELL
Since 48-year-old civil
servant Phil was in his early
thirties he has spent most of
his holidays discovering the
Maghreb in North Africa.
Creating this lightweight
110 camper took three
years, but he now uses it for everything from driving to
work in Yorkshire to crossing the Sahara. His Land Rover
passion started with a Range Rover Vogue SE, followed
by a 165bhp 3.5-litre ex-Rover SD1 V8-powered Ninety. A
more docile 300Tdi Defender 90 County hardtop replaced
that, followed by a brace of Td5 Defenders.
The truck cab is standard apart from canvas seat covers,

a Garmin 7200 GPS and a Raptor engineering steel cubby
box with switches, fuses and CB radio.
August 2015 LRO 71

Dave and his team produced the structure
and Phil completed the box and installation.
After that, Phil completed the build in Daves
workshop. I painted the underside of the tub
in his shop and he ended up helping me to
put the whole thing together. Which was just
as well, because Phil had only four days to get
the truck tted-out before boarding a ferry to
Spain for a new Moroccan adventure.
Custom order
With no room for a spare wheel inside the

vehicle, Phil wanted a roof-mounted system
holding two spares. There are none on the
market for a truck cab Defender, so Phil asked
TECH SPEC
Land Rover specialist Brownchurch to make

one for him. I had them modify their standard
truck cab roof rack so it would be able to hold
two spares side by side.
I was very pleased with the 110 on the
trip to Morocco, reports Phil. The box has
the space and usability I need, its really
convenient and the roof system is fantastic. All
in all, Im very happy with it, especially since
I didnt have to break the bank to get these
results. The cost of the body from Dave was
5000, the tub and truck cab came to 1300
and Phil spent 1000-plus on miscellaneous
bits. Transport Fabrications is ready to offer a
similar completed box with pop-up roof, from
Vehicle: 2010 Defender 110 Engine: 2.4-litre TDCi Power: 173bhp Torque:
355lb ft Top Speed: 95mph Gearbox: Six-speed manual Transfer box:
Standard Suspension: Land Rover heavy-duty coil springs and dampers Brakes:
Standard discs Wheels: 16in Wolf Tyres: 235/85 R16 Cooper Discoverer STT
6000, and Phil will gladly help fellow DIY-ers

via email (pbrownell@btinternet.com)
Jrmes verdict
This very lively Defender is the modern

nomads ideal Defender. Its got plenty of
grunt to attack dunes and rough tracks and
has a great range. Its solid box body holds
everything youre likely to need, including a
comfy bed, a fridge and electric power hookups for campsite use.
Phil wanted to keep things as simple as
possible, so he omitted a sink and running
water but, as he points out: Its not a
motorhome is it? LRO
Waterproof canvas Cyclonic pre-filter

Phil wanted Ripstop textile for the
sides, but couldnt get any in time,
so he used 12oz waterproof canvas.
The stainless hinges and pop-up
roof ttings sport grease nipples.
The large cyclonic pre-lter on top

of the raised air intake isnt just for
looks it separates some of the dust
from the air before it gets the chance
to clog the engines air lter.
PHILS TOP TIPS

Find a friendly vehicle body builder to provide material
and guidance. Use quality products that will last.
Know what you want and what you want to use it for.
Work out a budget and try to stick to it.
Remember that once youre enjoying the Sahara dunes,
all the hours you worked on your vehicle will be worth it.
Phil wanted a Heavy Duty pack with

reinforced dampers, springs and
helper springs. To t this, he rst
converted a hardtop to a pick-up.
72 LRO August 2015
BAS Remaps tuned the 2.4-litre TDCi

engine after installing a BAS hybrid
turbo, silicone hoses, a dedicated air
intake and an Allisport intercooler.
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resistant to, or more resistant to abrasion than Waxoyl Underseal but unlike Waxoyl
Underseal which contains 40% bitumen and 60% Waxoyl, the CR coating has
only 2% of a special additive added for abrasion resistance and no bitumen as the
bitumen added to Waxoyl Underseal (or the similar Dinitrol product) results in less
penetration and a trade off in anti-corrosive capabilities. The CR coating will work
even better than Before n After imroved waxoyl on rust with t abrasion resistant
qualities superipr to Waxoyl Underseal.
Can it be applied to older vehicles ?
Can it be applied to previously Waxoyl or Dinitrol rustproofed cars where the
coating is getting tired? Yes it can. It belongs to the same family of chemicals
as Waxoyl or Dinitrol but the chemicals in the new CR coating are more expensive
and highly formulated. They will not oxidise and dry out as quickly as Waxoyl.
A new CR coating applied over Dinitrol or Waxoyl will penetrate into the old
coating, rejuvenate it and form an amalgam with it. Like the Before n After
improved waxoyl it can also be applied to rusty vehicles once they have undergone
the preparation magic. (See clip 7. on www.before-n-after/mcwaxoyl).
Why take the risk?
Why should you take a risk on a new, unproven coating? Im sure that many
people thought the same about KLEENtect which was introduced in 2001. Around
150 vehicles were done with KLEENtect. Only very minor touch ups were needed
on a couple of vehicles. (You can see John Pearsons KLEENtected G4 110 every
year at the LRO shows). One thing that I learned with the KLEENtect is that some
people rush to embrace anything new while others will wait for years until its tried
and tested. I understand. For the second group of people I will still be offering my
Before n After improved Waxoyl service.
What colour is it ? Black with a slightly brownish tinge. It has a very strong
smell (which will disappear in a couple of weeks) so I will continue to inject doors,
sills and bulkhead with clear waxoyl clear waxoyl so you can still live with your
car straight after the treatment.
Can the new coating be done in a day ljust ike the waxoyl service? Yes it can.
Just use my online diary to book in on www.before-n-after.co.uk
Let us do it before it gets like this!

TD5 box sections are thin gauge steel
reinforced by little brackets on the
corners inside & dont lend themselves
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Thorough clean with water

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Thorough drying out car
is bone dry in half an hour
even in Winter!
All chassis box sections,
bulkhead, doors,wings
injected with BnA improved
waxoy or CR.
Underbody and wheelarches
coated with with black
Waxoyl or CR.
ROT
See how only we can strip the rust back like in the
ROT photo (above), see video 7. on
www.before-n-after.co.uk/mcwaxoyl (use this
web address in full - the videos are not visible
on my main website.) Also videos of 5 year
retreatment with customers and customers who
sold fast and got top price.
5 and 10 year guarantees

On most vehicles I can give you this five
or ten year guarantee: If you see any
rust coming through the coating within (5
or10 years according to which treatment),
bring it back and have it retreated free
of charge
Gary Webb says:

I didnt mind
travelling 270 miles
from Truro for the
renewal - I knew that
only Chris of Before n
After could do it
Gary said this: I made the 270 mile journey

from Truro to bring back my 95 Defender for
the 5 year renewal as Chris recommends,
although after 5 years it looked just like the
day it was done - coating perfectly intact
and no signs of rust in spite of me using
it regularly off road and on the beach to
launch a boat. I go green laning about once
a month or every six weeks and get it coated
liberally, not only with mud but also mining
waste which is really abrasive. I always jet
wash it afterwards and I can prove that this
would scour off ordinary Waxoyl because I
put tubular turrets on the front and waxoyled
them myself. I have had to re-Waxoyl them
about 6 times while Chriss Before n
After improved Waxoyl coating just shrugs
this treatment off. Note from Chris: the
additive I use at 2% to achieve this effect is
now also added to the new CR coating.
Adrian Catlow of Catlow Engineering in Doncaster says: My 110 is used off

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with Before n After
the company which can substantiate its claims
Another company claims to have a Professional grade of waxoyl superior to
normal waxoyl. The manager of waxoyl at Akzo Nobel, tells me: All waxoyl is
made in Prudhoe, Northumberland and only one kind is made no waxoyl is made
in Switzerland or anywhere else. Yet another company claims to have ten years
experience in their adwords ad. This is news to me. The first time I heard about
them was about 3 years ago when they started using adwords to try to pass themselves
off as me! Other companies are giving 5 year guaranties but this comes with the
caveat that the vehicle be brought back every year for inspection and top up. So
their vaunted 5 year guaranty is really only a one year guarantee isnt it? We, on the
other hand, only expect to have to see you at the end of 5 years for the renewal (and
now ten years if you go for the CR coating!)
Before n After Claim
Substantiation
Before n After founded in 1987
Practical Classics article on Bn

A April 89. Back issues: phone
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Only Before n After can blast rust off See video clips on:
properly and apply thick coatings to cavities www.before-n-after/mcwaxoyl,
and underbody.
particularly clip 7.
Before n After 5 year real guarantee: If
you see rust coming through the coating within
5 years, bring it back and have it retreated free
of charge. (No return for yearly inspection
necessary! Now 10 year guarantee with CR
coating.
Only Before n After can apply a thick
coating to cavities at 3,500 psi without slump
or slag in all temperatures. Beware! Imitators
use waxoyl thinned with white spirit and poor
quality equipment or do not inject cavities at all!
Before n After insures your vehicle for up
to 50,000 when it is in our care. Another
company is Ltd. Do they have insurance?
Customers returning after 5 years

see video clips 4,5,7,12,13 on
www.before-n-after/mcwaxoyl
See cavity inspection with Jim

Byrne: clip 5,
www.before-n-after/mcwaxoyl
Go to before-n-after.co.uk/
insurance to see a letter from
insurance broker confirming
insurance.
Before n After improved Waxoyl and now See testimonials of Gary Webb
CR coating resist scouring action of repeated and Adrian Catlow on this page.
mudbaths followed by pressure washing.
Puma Magic
We have custom made equipment to put a very thick coating of waxoyl on the
underbody. On a new Pumas shiny new paintwork on box sections, this could
slump off. We have developed a special technique for a thick application that
does not slump so even new Pumas get the authentic Before nAfter treatment.
Only Before n After Waxoyl treatments have been proven to last long
term even on rust.
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We are just 2 miles from jct 2 of M6 and 4 miles from jct 20 of M1.
We work Saturdays and Sundays as well as week days. While waiting for
your Land Rover to be rustproofed (around 6 hours) you can have a great day
out in Warwickshire. Courtesy cars have satnav and aircon and my 21 page
info pack gives postcode for satnav for all attractions. See videos about the
local attractions on my website. Beautiful Georgian Leamington Spa (best
shopping in UK?) - cultural, historical Stratford - pageantry at Warwick
castle - more nature reserves than you can shake a stick at - Ryton
Before n After-Improved-Waxoyl will not wear off, no matter how much offroading you do. We will re-coat free of charge if any does wear off. Note: on
some extremely rusty cars we cannot give a guarantee.
Before n After improved waxoyl prices:

S/W base (90, Disco etc) 490 + VAT L/W base (110, RR etc)
520 + VAT. We use 20/30 litres of Waxoyl per Land Rover.
CR coating prices: S/W base (90, Disco etc) 580 plus vat (10 year
guarantee) L/W base (110, RR etc.) 620 plus vat (10 year guarantee).
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days given for all the several local small towns. Motor Heritage Museum at
Gaydon. Stately homes. Campsite with heated indoor pool.
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ADVENTURE PORTUGAL
PORTUGALS
star attraction
John Pearson drives a series of ancient tracks through
breathtaking scenery in Portugals Serra da Estrela mountains
PHOTOS: JRME ANDR
78 LRO August 2015
e halt alongside the

still, blue waters of a
mountain lake. Snowecked peaks behind
us look majestic in
the fresh, clear air, so
stunning, almost surreal they could be on
a painted backdrop for a Hollywood lm set.
Im on a track in Portugals Serra da Estrela
mountains. The sky is deep blue, the suns
shining and the scenery is magnicent.
The routes were driving have been used
since ancient times. The name Estrela,
meaning star in Portuguese, is believed
to come from the springtime position of
one of the brightest stars in the night sky
Aldebaran, in the Taurus constellation.
This signalled to farmers when the time was

right to migrate their ocks of sheep from
the countrys Alentejo lowlands along these
tracks to higher pastures for spring and
summer grazing. This is a process known
as transhumance, in the area that became
famous for its wool and sheep cheeses,
known as Queijo Serra da Estrela.
Im with LROs Portugal correspondent Jos
Almeida in his countrys highest mainland
mountain range, which tops out at just under
2000m (6560ft). Its situated about twothirds of the way up the country, towards the
eastern border with Spain.
Jos, a part-time adventure tour operator
and full-time Land Rover obsessive has added
a late-model 300Tdi automatic Discovery 1
to his eet. But this isnt just any Disco 1. It

came out of the Lisbon Land Rover dealership
the same day in 1997 as Joss Camel
Trophy Edition Discovery. Theyre just three
registration numbers apart and when it came
up for sale he just had to have it.
Hes expanding his Portugal adventure
tour operation to include a y-drive option
with both Discos being available to rent.
Why dont you y out and join me for a
test drive in the Discos on some exciting new
routes Ive discovered in the Serra da Estrela?
I quickly book plane tickets to Lisbon with
TAP, the countrys state-owned airline.
Unusually for one of my adventures, Im
not camping or cooking campre meals.
In fact, this is going to be a bit of a luxury
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ADVENTURE PORTUGAL
We join a track
that takes us
along the spine
of a series of hills,
with boulders
all around
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gourmet tour because Jos has booked us into

some quality hotels and we will be dining out
at various restaurants hes discovered.
Days 1 and 2
Lisbon to Belmonte and Penhas da

Sade, Covilh
Highlight: Burel factory, Jewish
museum and a castle
After driving to Heathrow airport in my Epsom
Green Discovery 2, my partner Pat and I y
to Lisbon and meet Jos and photographer
Jrome Andr, then climb into the Disco 1
which is also Epsom Green.
Were heading north-east to Belmonte, on
the edge of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.
We stay at the delightful Pousada Convento
de Belmonte, a hotel thats been built around
a 13th century Franciscan convent.
Next morning we take a look around
Belmontes 13th century castle, which is
famous for being the birthplace of Pedro
lvares Cabral, the man who discovered Brazil.
Belmonte has the largest Jewish community
in Portugal so we have a guided visit to its
Museu Judaico (Jewish museum).
Then we head to Vale Formoso, where we
join our rst mountain track. Its sandy and
deeply washed out in places. Then it becomes
rocky as it climbs steeply through Spanish
brooms and eucalyptus and mimosa trees. We
reach 1046 metres (3430ft), where we can see
the Serra da Estrela mountains to our west

and the scenic Zzere river valley to the east.
Were going south, and loop around the
valley of Beijames, passing through the village
of Verdelhos, before joining a track that climbs
through an area rich with oak trees. Then
theres a steep, loose rock-covered descent
to a hairpin bend, the surface as slippery as
walking on marbles. We ease the Discos down
in rst gear and low-range.
After the hairpin we join a track that takes
us along the spine of a series of hills, with
large boulders liberally splattered all around.
We climb to 1137 metres (3730ft) through
a pine forest before descending into the
town of Manteigas for an excellent lunch of
traditional local dishes at the Hotel Berne.
After lunch, Jos has arranged for us to visit
the nearby Burel woollen mill. Built back in
the 1960s, this used wool from local sheep to
produce garments and blankets. It closed in
2006, but re-opened as a new company three
years ago and is now successfully producing
premium-quality woollen and felt goods. The
Burel material was traditionally used by local
shepherds and is reputed to be showerproof
and exceptionally warm in bad weather.
The factory is a wonderful place for lovers
of old machinery like me. Some of these looms
are more than 100 years old, and its a treat
to walk into the cacophony of noise with
the machines whirring and clattering as they
operate at remarkable speed.
Then we head north-east through the
peaceful magnicence of a series of mountain
B-looming marvellous
old mill technology
tracks through pine forests. Some are rough

and rocky, and we cross an ice-cold mountain
stream. Were in the northern part of the
mountains, in the Quinta da Taberna atlands
at 1000 metres (3280ft). This area is famous
for growing rye for breadmaking no other
cereals will grow successfully at this altitude.
We reach the Mondego river then loop
around towards Sameiro and Penhas da
Sade. Were behind schedule and darkness
has fallen. Yet its not a problem because
theres no light pollution up here and the
sky is wonderfully bright with stars over the
mountains. Now, which one is Aldebaran?
Its cold and as we join the tarmac
theres snow as we climb towards our
accommodation, the Pousada Serra da
Estrela. This extensively refurbished former
health sanitorium is located near the Penhas
da Sade literally translated as the cliffs of
health. Sade is also what the Portuguese say
when having a beer their version of cheers.
And well be saying it shortly when sampling
a beer and some tasty local food at the nearby
Varanda da Estrela restaurant.
Day 3
Penhas da Sade to Penhas da

Sade loop, via Folgosinho
Highlight: Breathtaking scenery
The next morning, after a short drive on
tarmac, we turn north-east along a track that
Bog-standard Disco 1
was never fazed
No left turns here

please, Jos
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ADVENTURE PORTUGAL
NEED TO KNOW
WHERE WE STAYED:
Pousada Convento de Belmonte (below),

hotel tastefully built on to a former convent
near Belmonte, conventodebelmonte.pt.
Pousada Serra da Estrela, Covilh. Former

health sanitorium converted into hotel
(pousadas.pt).
H2otel hotel and Aquadome, Unhais da
Serra near Covilh. Hotel with thermal health
spa, various pools, massages, physiotherapy,
gym and much more (h2otel.com.pt).
Hotel da Estrela, Lisbon. Quirky small hotel
named after the district, not the mountains.
Schoolhouse theme, reecting a former role
of the elegant Condes de Paraty palace it
occupies (hoteldaestrela.com).
CAMPSITES: campingportugal.org lists
many sites throughout the country.
FOOD: Try the Queijo Serra Estrela, the local
cheese made from sheep milk. Suggested
main courses: cabrito assado no forno (ovenbaked kidgoat) and bacalhau lagareiro (cod
with potatoes and olive oil).
82 LRO August 2015
SERRA DA ESTRELA
GOUVEIA
FOLGUSINHO
SO
MARTINHO
N17
N231
N232
N18-1
M522
M1124
VALE DE AMOREIRA
SEIA
N232
SO ROMO
N17
SABUGUEIRO
M513
LAPA DOS
DINHEIROS
N339
MANTEIGAS
VALE DO
ZEZRE
N232
SAMEIRO
M501
VERDELHOS
M501
VALE
FORMOSO
M502
BELMONTE
N231
N338
LORIGA
N231
PARQUE
NATURAL DA
SERRA DA
ESTRELA
SERRA DA
ESTRELA
PENHAS
DA SADE
ALVOCO
DA SERRA
UNHAIS DA SERRA
M501
ORJAIS
TEIXOSO
CANHOSO
COVILHA
A23
N18
RIO
ZE
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RE
Restaurants visited:
Hotel Berne, Manteigas (hotelberne.com).
Varanda da Estrela, Penhas da Sade.
Restaurante O Albertino, Folgosinho, near
Gouveia (oalbertino-folgosinho.com).
Restaurante Churrasqueira Serrana.
LEGAL RIGHTS OF WAY? Portugal has
thousands of miles of non-tarmac tracks. The
only restrictions are if its a private track,
which will usually have a barrier across the
entrance, natural parks or in areas of high re
risk during the summer where there are legal
restrictions/closures look out for Acesso
Reservado signs (not to be confused with the
proliferation of red signs saying Zona de Caa
Associativa or green rea de No Caa, which
are for hunting/no hunting).
WHICH MAPS? Paper maps from the
Military Geographical Institute of Portugal
(igeoe.pt) are available in 1:25,000. They cost
10 each and there are 632 maps in total.
HOW WE GOT THERE: London Heathrow to
Lisbon with TAP (ytap.com). Return ights
from 120.
This trip was supported by Turismo
de Portugal, the national tourist board
(visitportugal.com).
CM1204
N18-3
JP wasnt bowled
over by this boulder
JP takes in the radar

tower at the top of
the Serra da Estrela
Were shaking
our bellies
through an area
that looks like an
explosion in a
granite factory
Jos breathes in
when visiting
Alvoco da Serra
runs along the eastern side of the 13km Vale

do Zzere, Europes largest glacial valley. The
Serra da Estrela has seven glacial valleys in all.
Theres some scarily thick ice on the track
where it narrows past a rock face, with a sheer
drop to our left. Im trickling the Discovery
along as close as possible to the cliff wall on
the right. As we go further along the valley
the scenery becomes ever more breathtaking.
Theres the Hollywood backdrop I mentioned
earlier, the valley to one side and myriad
boulders perfectly placed by natures giant
hand. The still blue waters of the lake look
inviting, but its icy cold. Nonetheless, it helps
make a perfect photo location.
Further on, a boulder has crashed down on
to the track, but we can just squeeze by with
some careful spotting from Jos.
After the town of Manteigas, we head
north, reaching a series of tracks that zig-zag
steeply up pine forest-covered mountain
slopes. These forestry commission routes were
created in the 1940s and 1950s and have
cobblestones on their acute hairpin bends.
We pass by more rye elds on our way to
our lunch stop at restaurant O Albertino in
Folgosinho, near Gouveia. The meal at this

acclaimed restaurant is an absolute feast.
Were soon off-road again, shaking our
bellies through an area that looks as if there
was an explosion in a granite factory. There
are some interesting rock crawls that require
some of the rocks to be arranged to enable us
to take the Discos through in one piece.
Then we drive through a forest area,
eventually climbing through the tree line on
to open mountainside with immense views.
Apart from the dramatic scenery, another
attraction of Portugals mountain tracks is
their length. These tracks can be 10, 15 or
more miles, zig-zagging up mountainsides,
transporting you along the edge of a valley,
before plunging down again.
Im impressed with the Disco 1s capability.
Its bog standard, shod with Goodyear AT/S
mild all-terrain tyres. It delivers plenty of grip
and is perfect in the conditions we encounter.
It even impresses as we cross a ridge section
that alternates between well-drained sand
and slippery mud, before we hit the N232.
We stop for some fresh mountain water
at the source of the river Mondego, at 1425
metres (4347ft) above sea level. The Mondego

loops around between the Serra da Estrela
and the Serra do Caramulo, reaching the
Atlantic some 227km (141 miles) away from
here at Figueira da Foz.
Day 4 and 5
Heading back to Lisbon

Highlight: Air force radar towers
Ive previously been to the tower at the
highest point of the Serra da Estrela, near
the ski resort. In fact, Jos and I were lucky
enough to be invited to climb inside one of
the former Portuguese air force radar towers
that is now used as a base by the GIPS (Grupo
de Interveno Proteco e Socorro) rstresponse rescue team of the GNR (Guarda
Nacional Republicana the national guard).
This elite force of mountain rescue specialists
uses a eet of Land Rover Defender 110s for
its duties. They say that nothing else will do.
Climbing inside their tower base took us to
over 2000 metres (about 6560ft).
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Ive taken it over

rocks, mud and
sand, even ice
and snow, but not
once has it failed
to get through
her Jrme hasnt
h
Our photographer
been here
before, so we detour to the summit, looking
out over as much of the vast, rugged terrain
we can see through todays clouds before
descending the N339 past a series of lagoons
that are used for a hydroelectric plant.
At the town of Seia we visit the Centro
de Interpretao da Serra da Estrela for an
educational look at the ora and fauna of the
mountains. Then we drive to Loriga for lunch
before heading south on the N231. Soon we
turn off the road on to a series of re access
tracks that were carved high into the white
granite on the north side of the valley a few
years ago. The track provides great views over
the Vale de Alvoco, another one of the Serra
da Estrelas glacial valleys.
There are tricky technical rock sections, with
big white boulders that remind me of Scottish
mountain burns (streams). Then we descend a
rough track with numerous hairpin bends and
steep drops to the side that takes us to Alvoco
da Serra. Some exceptionally narrow cobbled
streets which necessitate folding in the door
mirrors to get through lead us to its historic
Roman bridge over the Alvoco river.
We scale another track, rst getting some
special views back over the village and then, as
FANCY TRYING PORTUGAL?

Jos Almeida offers several types of tours
through dreamlandrover.com. He does a
small number of guided trips, or you can go it
alone and he provides info, routes, schedules,
places to stay and eat, and he will rent you
the vehicles. He will also help with contacts,
booking accommodation and emergency
help with medical or vehicle problems. Prices
vary, depending upon the adventure and
number of people taking part. UK companies
offering guided Portugal adventures include:
onelifeadventure.co.uk, atlasoverland.com
and waypoint-tours.com.
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we climb, we can see the snow-capped Estrela

range. Its a bit dull and cloudy now, which is a
shame, but its still worth the drive up here.
A tree across the track delays us, but Joss
folding saw makes easy work of it and we
progress through more hairpins to the summit
at 1340 metres (4396ft). Downwards is even
more technically demanding, with some loose
rocky sections and deep washouts to straddle.
Were booked into the H2otel hotel and
Aquadome the only mountain hotel and spa
in Portugal at Unhais da Serra near Covilh.
Here we sample the indoor and outdoor
pools, steam rooms and sauna. Jos has also
arranged for us to experience some of the
treatments available in the thermal spa part
of the complex. I get a massage, which is quite
relaxing once I overcome the embarrassment
of wearing skimpy plastic pants. I assume
these are to avoid my own swimming trunks
being contaminated by the massage oil, but
the massage lady doesnt speak English.
After our stop at the spa hotel we should
be heading straight back to Lisbon. But as
yesterdays weather turned dull and today is
bright with clear blue skies, we detour back
up the last section of mountain tracks. Driven
in reverse, the loose rocky section is even
more testing, but the Discovery 1s just keep on

nding grip.
We take a few minutes at the top to savour
the big views we couldnt see very well
yesterday and it is all really lovely. Our nal
hotel is the quirky, modern Hotel da Estrela in
Lisbon, which was once a schoolhouse.
Its been another great driving adventure
through stunningly beautiful scenery.
Weve also visited a selection of fascinating
attractions and enjoyed some of Portugals
ne food and accommodation.
The tracks Jos found for us have been a
good mix of all-weather terrain, with some
technical sections to test us. The Disco 1 coped
well. Ive taken it over testing rocks, through
mud and sand and even ice and snow, but not
once has it failed to get through.
Jos will be tting out both Discos with
fridges, tools and recovery kit, but otherwise
theyll remain in standard trim. Theyve proved
that you dont have to have expensively
kitted-out vehicles to see some of Europes
nest scenery.
THANKS TO Ricardo Pereira da Silva and
Turismo de Portugal, the national tourist
board, who helped with this adventure.
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Jos (right) is on hand

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STEEL WORKBENCHES
WORKBENCH WITH
PEG
FROM ONLY
Easy to assemble,
providing valuable
working space and
plenty of additional
storage capacity.
.98
149EXC.VAT
.98
179INC.VAT
= 674(: /28)4
5,)/* =74%&/)
328()4 '2%6)(
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Shown tted with
optional 3 drawer unit ONLY
84.99 Ex.VAT 101.99 Inc.VAT
DIMS
INCLUDES MODEL
WxDxH (mm) EXC.VAT INC.VAT
SINGLE
CWB1000B
1000x650x880
149.98 179.98
LOCKABLE CWB1500B 1500x650x880 199.98
239.98
DRAWER CWB2000B 2000x650x880 259.98 311.98
Combines premium quality with ercely

competitive pricing & super smooth ball
bearing roller drawers
.99
78EXC.VAT
.79
94INC.VAT
FROM ONLY
.99
54EXC.VAT
.99
65INC.VAT
MECHANICS/PROFESSIONAL
TOOL CHESTS/CABINETS
MECHANICS RANGE
1
.98
99EXC.VAT
.98
119INC.VAT
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
9 9

99
99

9 9

9 9
9 9

52.99
64.99
119.98
104.99
124.98
149.98
63.59
77.99
143.98
125.99
149.99
179.98
PROTECTIVE
TOP MAT
9
9 49.98 59.98
9 9 64.99 77.99
9 9
74.99 89.99
9 9 169.98 203.98
9 9 199.98 239.98
MODEL
1
2
3
4
5
.98
169EXC.VAT
.98
203INC.VAT
BOTTOM
DRAWERS
EXTRA LARGE SIDE

HANDLE FOR EASY
MOVEMENT
FITS EITHER SIDE
HEAVY DUTY &

PROFESSIONAL
1
DESCRIPTION
199
239
RUBBER GRIP
SIDE HANDLES
.98
269EXC.VAT
.98
323INC.VAT
DESCRIPTION

3

4

5

4 ,)56
4 ,)56
4 ,)56
4 56)3 73
4 %&-1)6
4 %&-1)6
4 %&-1)6
4 %&-1)6
1
2
4
5
249EXC.VAT
299.98
.98
DIMS
WxDxH(mm)

99

9
9

9
9

9
9
9 9

9 9

9 9
9
9
PRICE CUT
BLACK & GOLD
EXC.VAT
99.98
119.98
139.98
69.98
199.98
169.98
249.98
199.98
INC.VAT
119.98
143.98
167.98
83.98
239.98
203.98
299.98
239.98
NEW
.98
* 179EXC.VAT
.98
215
INC.VAT
# ;-1'VAT
TOOL CHESTS/
CABINETS
RUBBER GRIP SIDE HANDLES
YELLOW
GREAT LOOKING, BIG 5" INDUSTRIAL CHROME

SPOKED WHEELS FOR EASY MOVEMENT
EXTRA LARGE
DRAWER PULLS
BLUE
MODEL
EXTRA
DEEP
DRAWERS
FULL DETAILS SEE IN-STORE OR

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DIMS
.98
5
EXC.VAT
WxDxH(mm) EXC.VAT INC.VAT
.98
4 ',)56 9 9 78.99 94.79
INC.VAT

4 ',)56 9 9 99.98 119.98
4 56)3 73 9
9
49.98 59.98 SEE WEBSITE FOR

4 '%&-1)6 9 9 169.98 203.98 PACKAGE DEALS
WITH TOOLS

4 '%&-1)6 9 9 199.98 239.98
EXTRA
LARGE
.98
169EXC.VAT
.98
203INC.VAT
.98
EXTRA
LARGE
4
119EXC.VAT
.98
143INC.VAT
.98
49EXC.VAT
.98
59INC.VAT
/+2 "&
.99
64EXC.VAT
.99
77INC.VAT
DIMS
MECHANICS RANGE
1 !
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4 '%&-1)6
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.98
49EXC.VAT
.98
59INC.VAT
FULL EXTENSION ROLLER

RUNNERS FOR SMOOTH
OPENING ACTION
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CHESTS/
CABINETS
1
Available in Red or
Galvanised Finish
UPERSTORES
NATIONWIDE
ALSO BLUE / YELLOW /

BLACK & GOLD
LOCKABLE FRONT
COVERS STORE
NEATLY WITHIN
CABINET
EXTRA LARGE
SIDE HANDLE
FOR EASY
MOVEMENT
FITS EITHER
SIDE
2
4
GREAT LOOKING,
BIG 5 INDUSTRIAL
CHROME SPOKED
WHEELS FOR EASY
MOVEMENT*
* Except on CBB231B & CBB230B
8%5 ;
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MODEL
SIZE DESCRIPTION
4 ,)56

4 ',)56

4 %&-1)6

4 '%&-1)6
1
4 ',)56
2

4 '%&-1)6

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4',)56

4%&-1)6
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4 %&-1)6
1
2
3
4
.00
459EXC.VAT
.80
550INC.VAT
DIMS
WxDxH(mm) EXC.VAT

9 9 169.98
9
9 249.98
9
9 299.98
9 9
399.00
9
9 269.98
9 9
459.00
9
9 419.00
99

649.00
EXTRA LARGE
DRAWER PULLS
INC.VAT
203.98
299.98
359.98
478.80
323.98
550.80
502.80
778.80
EXC.VAT
129.98
299.98
179.98
379.00
INC.VAT
155.98
359.98
215.98
454.80
BOLTLESS
SHELVING
ROLLED EDGE
UPRIGHTS GIVE:
DIMS.
LXWXH MM

9 9
9 9

9 9
9 9

EXTRA STRENGTH
SMOOTHER FINISH
SLEEK LOOK
4 "%($ +, ++%$1 "&

%"&-,+ -+"& '&$1 !%%*
ASSEMBLE AS FROM
.98
SHELVING, BENCH
EX.VAT
OR CORNER UNIT
.98
29
35INC.VAT
1.5M TALL
ALL SIZES/SPECIFICATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE
LARGE 37"
CABINET
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3*'*
PER SHELF +!$.+
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10%
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"+,*"-,
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%%
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3*'*
PER SHELF +!$.+
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'&,&,+ &', "&$-
SILVER & GALVANISED
$$",%+
STEEL
MODEL SHELF DIMS
+ 9 9
29.98 35.98
+ 9 9
49.98 59.98
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Honda
engine
models
available
MODEL
G720
G1200
FG2500
FG3005
FG3050
FG4050ES
FG5100ES
PRO
FROM ONLY
.98
89EX.VAT
.98
107INC.VAT
FG3005
HP
EX VAT
89.98
149.98
6.5 189.98
7
229.98
8
359.00
11 469.00
13 539.00
KVA
0.7
1.1
2.4
2.8
3
4.5
5.5
INC VAT
107.98
179.98
227.98
275.98
430.80
562.80
646.80
CHECK
FRAME
TYPE WHEN
ORDERING
.98
49EX.VAT
.98
59INC.VAT
CLICK &
COLLECT
was
191.98
inc.VAT
INVERTER
GENERATORS
IG1000
389.98
EXC.VAT
467.98
INC.VAT
PRICE CUT
229.98
EXC.VAT
.98
275
INC.VAT
WAS 287.98 inc.VAT
HEAVY
DUTY 17KG
MODEL START
BOOST PEAK AMPS EX VAT INC VAT
900
400A
900A
49.98 59.98
910
400A
900A
59.98 71.98
4000
700A
1500A 109.98 131.98
12/24 1000A@12v 2000A@12v 129.98 155.98
500A@24v 1000A@24v
TURBO AIR
COMPRESSORS
K Superb range ideal
for DIY, hobby & semiprofessional use
BIG 2HP
7.5CFM
Produces pure sine wave &

IG2200
stable power, essential for computers & sensitive
equipment Max output: IG1000, 1000w Max
output: IG2200, 2200w 4 stroke engine Super
quiet running (only 64dBA at 7M 1/4 load) Low oil
shut down Ideal for caravanning, & boating etc.
EX VAT INC VAT

44.99 53.99
99.98 119.98
109.98 131.98
184.99 221.99
*Stationary belt driven

MODEL
MOTOR CFM
Tiger 8/250
2Hp 7.5
Tiger 7/250
2Hp 7
2.5Hp 9.5
Tiger 11/250
Tiger 8/510
2Hp 7.5
Tiger 11/510
2.5Hp 9.5
Tiger 16/510 3Hp 14.5
Tiger 16/1010 3Hp 14.5
V-twin
TANK EX VAT INC VAT
24ltr 79.98 95.98
24ltr 89.98 107.98
24ltr 119.98 143.98
50ltr 129.98 155.98
50ltr 149.98 179.98
50ltr 219.98 263.98
100ltr 269.98 323.98
CAG800
CIR220
K Inc. 17, 19, 21 & 23mm
chrome vanadium sockets
HEAVY
K2x 24v Ni-Cd CIR220 ONLY DUTY
Batteries &
EX.VAT
89.98
1 hour battery
INC.VAT
107.98
charger
MODELS
MAX TORQUE EX.VAT INC.VAT
Corded CEW1000 450Nm
56.99 68.39
Cordless CIR450 450Nm 119.98 143.98
K Ratchet action for

quick height adjustment
K Sold in pairs
3 TON &
6 TON
MODELS
MAX MIN/
MODEL TONS HEIGH EXC.V INC.V
CAX-3TBC 3 300-430mm 18.49 22.19
CAX-6TBC 6 400-615mm 29.98 35.98
173INC.VAT
CFC100
MODEL
DESC.
EX VAT INC VAT
1
CFC500F /2 ton folding 144.99 173.99
CFC100 1 ton folding 149.98 179.98
CFC1000LR 1 ton
189.98 227.98
long reach
K Folding and xed frames available
K Robust, rugged construction
K Overload safety valve
Fully tested to proof load
DRILL
STANDS
CDF5EB
ONLY
19EX.VAT
.98
23INC.VAT
.98
CAR TRANSPORTER
LASHING
ONLY
59EX.VAT
.98
71INC.VAT
BARREL
POT
BELLY
11.8kW
209EXC.VAT
.80
250INC.VAT
.00
Drill not
included
PRICE CUT
89.98
EXC.VAT
.98
107
INC.VAT
WAS 113.98 inc.VAT
JET9000
JETSTAR
PRESSURE
WASHERS
K Foot operated
hydraulic powered
K Adjustable for
springs up to 350mm
dia. & 254mm in
length K Yoke travel:
340mm
45EXC.VAT FARM JACKS

.19
55INC.VAT
K Max Load 2000Kg
.99
5000KG
CAPACITY
79EX.VAT
INC.VAT
95.98
23597
FROM ONLY
.98
179EX.VAT
.98
215INC.VAT
135TE
MODEL MIN-MAX AMPS EX VAT INC VAT

PRO90
24-90
179.98 215.98
110E
30-100
214.99 257.99
135TE Turbo 30-130
239.98 287.98
269.98 323.98
151TE Turbo 30-150
165TEM Turbo 30-155
339.00 406.80
175TECM Turbo30-170
409.00 490.80
205TE Turbo 30-185
449.98 539.98
ARC ACTIVATED
HEADSHIE DS
CS10BRK
K Fast snap connector attachments for quick &
easy assembly K Hydraulic pump, ram & hose
with various tubes, pieces & connectors
* Fast action pump
K Includes metal case
MODEL
CAPACITY
EX.VAT INC. VAT
CS4BRK
4 tonne
79.98 95.98
CS10BRK
10 tonne
139.98 167.98
CS10SBRK* 10 tonne
149.98 179.98
BATTERY
CHARGERS/ENGINE
STARTERS FROM ONLY
.99
47EX.VAT
Ammeter
.59
Multi-position 57INC.VAT
charge regulator
Overload protection on
charging cycle
BC520N
MODEL
MAX AMPS
CHARGE/BOOST EXC.VAT INC.VAT
BC100N
15/100
47.99 57.59
BC130C
15/120
61.99 74.39
BC190
38/180
89.98 107.98
BC210C
15/120
94.99 113.99
BC410E
35/400
129.98 155.98
BC520N
50/510
189.98 227.98
FROM ONLY
.99
3 TONNE
JACKS
44
.99
53INC.VAT
EX.VAT
CWH6
FROM ONLY
.99
47EX.VAT
.59
57INC.VAT
JACKS ALSO
IN STOCK UP
TO 5 TONNE
WET & DRY

VACUUM
CLEANERS
A range of
compact, high
performance
wet & dry vacuum
cleaners for use
around the home,
workshop, garage etc.
MODEL MOTOR CAPACITY
WET/DRY
CVAC20P 1250W 16/12ltr
CVAC20SS* 1400W 16/12ltr
* SS =
Stainless
Steel
EX.
INC.
VAT
VAT
47.99 57.59
59.98 71.98
64.99 77.99
86.99 104.39
K 24V available
EXETER 16 Trusham Rd. EX2 8QG

01392 256 744
GATESHEAD 50 Lobley Hill Rd. NE8 4YJ
0191 493 2520
GLASGOW 280 Gt Western Rd. G4 9EJ
0141 332 9231
GLOUCESTER 221A Barton St. GL1 4HY
01452 417 948
GRIMSBY ELLIS WAY, DN32 9BD
01472 354435
HULL 8-10 Holderness Rd. HU9 1EG
01482 223161
ILFORD 746-748 Eastern Ave. IG2 7HU
0208 518 4286
IPSWICH Unit 1 Ipswich Trade Centre, Commercial Road 01473 221253
LEEDS 227-229 Kirkstall Rd. LS4 2AS
0113 231 0400
LEICESTER 69 Melton Rd. LE4 6PN
0116 261 0688
LINCOLN Unit 5. The Pelham Centre. LN5 8HG
01522 543 036
LIVERPOOL 80-88 London Rd. L3 5NF
0151 709 4484
LONDON CATFORD 289/291 Southend Lane SE6 3RS 0208 695 5684
LONDON 6 Kendal Parade, Edmonton N18
020 8803 0861
LONDON 503-507 Lea Bridge Rd. Leyton, E10
020 8558 8284
LONDON 100 The Highway, Docklands
020 7488 2129
LUTON Unit 1, 326 Dunstable Rd, Luton LU4 8JS 01582 728 063
MAIDSTONE 57 Upper Stone St. ME15 6HE
01622 769 572
MANCHESTER ALTRINCHAM 71 Manchester Rd. Altrincham 0161 9412 666
MANCHESTER CENTRAL* 209 Bury New Road M8 8DU
0161 241 1851
MANCHESTER OPENSHAW Unit 5, Tower Mill, Ashton Old Rd 0161 223 8376
MANSFIELD 169 Chestereld Rd. South
01623 622160
CWH7
ONLY
K Activates
instantly when
Arc is struck
K Protects to
EN379 K Suitable
for arc, MIG, TIG
& gas welding
GWH5
.99
44EXC.VAT
.99
53INC.VAT
PRICE CUT
.98
49EXC.VAT
.98
59
INC.VAT
WAS 64.99 inc.VAT
SOCKET SETS
ONLY
.99
Top quality chrome 22EX.VAT
.59
vanadium steel.
27
INC.VAT
18 Sockets 8-32mm
Comfort grip handle
FROM ONLY
.98
LIFETIME
GUARANTEE
79EX.VAT
.98
95INC.VAT
LT2000
MODELCAPACITY EX VAT INC VAT
LT2000 907kg 79.98 95.98
UT3000 1360kg 139.98 167.98
S4000 1814kg 299.98 359.98
PRO155
HUGE RANGE OF RATCHETS,

SPANNERS AND SOCKET SETS
ONLY
.98
69EX.VAT
.98
83INC.VAT
HYDRAULIC
BOTTLE JACKS
FROM ONLY
MODEL EX VAT INC VAT

2 tonne 7.99 9.59
4 tonne 11.99 14.39
6 tonne 14.99 17.99
PRO234
62 PIECE
1/2"&1/4"
SOCKET
& BIT SET
1/2" TORQUE
WRENCH - CHT141
.99
7EX.VAT
.59
9INC.VAT
CTJ3000G
SADDLE HEIGHT EXC.
INC.
MODEL
TYPE MIN-MAX mm VAT
VAT
CTJ3000QL Quick Lift 195-520 44.99 53.99
CTJ3QLG Pro Instant Lift 145-520 83.99 100.79
CTJ3000G Pro Garage 120-520 84.99 101.99
ONLY
.98
39EXC.VAT
.98
47INC.VAT
MODEL EX VAT INC VAT

8 tonne 17.99 21.59
12 tonne 24.99 29.99
20 tonne 34.99 41.99
MON-FRI 8.30-6.00,
VISIT YOUR LOCAL SUPERSTORE OPEN
SAT 8.30-5.30, SUN 10.00-4.00 *NEW STORE
BARNSLEY Pontefract Rd, Barnsley, S71 1EZ
01226 732297
BHAM GREAT BARR 4 Birmingham Rd.
0121 358 7977
BHAM HAY MILLS 1152 Coventry Rd, Hay Mills
0121 7713433
BOLTON 1 Thynne St. BL3 6BD
01204 365799
BRADFORD 105-107 Manningham Lane. BD1 3BN 01274 390962
BRIGHTON 123 Lewes Rd, BN2 3QB
01273 915999
BRISTOL 1-3 Church Rd, Lawrence Hill. BS5 9JJ
0117 935 1060
BURTON UPON TRENT 12a Licheld St. DE14 3QZ
01283 564 708
CAMBRIDGE 181-183 Histon Road, Cambridge. CB4 3HL 01223 322675
CARDIFF 44-46 City Rd. CF24 3DN
029 2046 5424
CARLISLE 85 London Rd. CA1 2LG
01228 591666
CHELTENHAM 84 Fairview Road. GL52 2EH
01242 514 402
CHESTER 43-45 St. James Street. CH1 3EY
01244 311258
COLCHESTER 4 North Station Rd. CO1 1RE
01206 762831
COVENTRY Bishop St. CV1 1HT
024 7622 4227
CROYDON 423-427 Brighton Rd, Sth Croydon
020 8763 0640
DARLINGTON 214 Northgate. DL1 1RB
01325 380 841
DEAL (KENT) 182-186 High St. CT14 6BQ
01304 373 434
DERBY Derwent St. DE1 2ED
01332 290 931
DONCASTER Wheatley Hall Road
01302 245 999
DUNDEE 24-26 Trades Lane. DD1 3ET
01382 225 140
EDINBURGH 163-171 Pierseld Terrace
0131 659 5919
MIG
WELDERS
Quality machines from
Britains leading supplier
All models featured are
fan cooled (except PRO90)
See online for included
accessories
COMPRESSOR
99
16EX.VAT
.39
20INC.VAT
LENGTH
UP TO 24'
FROM ONLY
.98
20 STYLES AVAILABLE
SEE IN-STORE OR
ONLINE
FLUES, COWLS
& ACCESSORIES
AVAILABLE
.98
BODY REPAIR
KITS
JET8000 & 9000 include

PETROL
hose reel
FROM ONLY
Detergent
POWER
.98
49EX.VAT
applicator for
WASHERS
.98
extra
cleaning
59
INC.VAT
Honda &
FROM ONLY
power
Diesel engine
.98
179EX.VAT
MODEL MOTOR MAX. PRESSURE EXC.VAT INC.VAT
models
.98
1522psi
49.98 59.98
PLS190N JS1750 1600w
available
215INC.VAT
JS1900
2000w
1957psi
79.98 95.98
MAX ENGINE EX
INC
2610psi
134.99 161.99
MODEL
PRESSURE HP
VAT
VAT JET8000 2400w
2900psi
159.98 191.98
Tiger 1700
1595psi 2.6 179.98 215.98 JET9000 2600w
Tiger 2500
2465psi
4 249.98 299.98
EX.VAT
99.98
Tiger 2900
2900psi 6.5 299.98 359.98
PLS190N
2697psi 6.5 379.98 455.98
INC.VAT
119.98
PLS260N
3625psi
13 569.00 682.80 STRUT SPRING
SSC1000
AXLE STANDS
ENGINE FROM ONLY

.99
CRANES 144EX.VAT
.99
CDS3
QUALITY
CAST
IRON
STOVES
6.9kW
24V CORDLESS
IMPACT WRENCH
MODEL
SIZE (LxWxH) EXC.VAT INC.VAT
CIG101 NEW
x 3 x 2.4M 219.00 262.80
CIG121
3.7 x 2.6M 249.00 298.80
CIG102 NEW
x 3 x 2.4M 269.00 322.80
CIG122
3.7 x 2.5M 299.00 358.80
CIG1224
7.3 x 3.7 x 2.5M 379.00 454.80
DRILL PRESSES
.98
19EX.VAT
.98
23INC.VAT
.00
219EXC.VAT
.80
262INC.VAT
FROM ONLY
NARROWER WIDTH
GREAT WHERE
SPACE IS TIGHT
ZIP CLOSE DOOR
MODEL DISC (mm) MOTOR EXC.VATINC.VAT

CAG800
115
800w 19.98 23.98
CON1050 115
1050w 27.99 33.59
B&D CD115 115
710w 29.98 35.98
HUGE CHOICE OF
SPRAY GUNS &
AIRTOOLS
.49
18EX.VAT
.19
22INC.VAT
MAX FLOW MAX

LPM HEAD
140
5.8m
236
9m
253
10m
290
9.5m
IDEAL
ALL-WEATHER
PROTECTION
K Ideal for use as a garage/workshop KExtra tough triple

layer weatherproof fabric K Heavy duty powder
coated steel tubing
K Ratchet tight tensioning
NEW 10' RANGE FROM ONLY
.99
PSV1A*
CSV2
CSV2A*
HSEC650A*
FROM ONLY
*A denotes auto oat switch

denotes sewage cutter pump
FROM ONLY
HOSE ALSO
.99
AVAILABLE
44EX.VAT
HEAVY DUTY INSTANT

GARAGES/WORKSHOPS
ANGLE GRINDERS
.98
HSEC
650A
HANDLES SOLIDS UP TO
30MM DIAMETER
MODEL
PHONE
0844 880 1265
53INC.VAT
INC. DISC
& HANDLE
79EX.VAT 8/250
.98
95INC.VAT
PRICE CU S &
NEW PRODUCTS
SUBMERSIBLE
WATER PUMPS
FROM ONLY
Over
SPECIALIST P
JUMP STARTS
FROM ONLY
CATALOGU
INCLUDING
NEW
Integral work light

Extra long 1m
leads 910
includes air
compressor
Long life battery
50
15,000 FREE PAG
FOR
OVER
GENERATORS
MIDDLESBROUGH Mandale Triangle, Thornaby

NORWICH 282a Heigham St. NR2 4LZ
NOTTINGHAM 211 Lower Parliament St.
PETERBOROUGH 417 Lincoln Rd. Milleld
PLYMOUTH 58-64 Embankment Rd. PL4 9HY
POOLE 137-139 Bournemouth Rd. Parkstone
PORTSMOUTH 277-283 Copnor Rd. Copnor
PRESTON 53 Blackpool Rd. PR2 6BU
SHEFFIELD 453 London Rd. Heeley. S2 4HJ
SIDCUP 13 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Rd
SOUTHAMPTON 516-518 Portswood Rd.
SOUTHEND 1139-1141 London Rd. Leigh on Sea
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Driving, breaking and fixing the LRO fleet
1979 SERIES III LIGHTWEIGHT
A good buy
WATTY?
Neil is gradually getting his Lightweight how he wants it

Neil
Watterson
EPUTY EDITOR
Light, just like my wallet

HOW FAR? 78,862 miles
HOW THIRSTY? 21mpg
OWNED FOR: One year
JOB DONE! Improving reliability
DONT MENTION The spare
petrol engine still sitting in my
Series IIAs loadbed
ne thing we say
to rst-time Land
Rover buyers is get
the best you can
afford. But when
youre used to their foibles, a
generally sound one in need of
work can be a better buy.
So, when I bought my tatty
Lightweight last year I was
under no illusion that it would
be trouble-free. In fact, the
rst thing I did when I bought
it was make a list of everything
88 LRO August 2015
that needed replacing. And Ive

added to it as Ive used it more.
Ive replaced some bits to
improve reliability. Getting
stuck with a non-functioning
starter motor wasnt fun and
having to blag a tow-start
from a Vauxhall Corsa driver
was embarrassing, so the
standard unit was replaced
with a high-torque Startrex one
(rockymountainspares.co.uk,
01476 563525). At 150 its
cheaper than a new standard
one and draws less current.
Then theres the ignition. Like
colleague Mark Saville, I opted to
replace the standard distributor
with one with electronic points.
But unlike Mark, I went for a
brand-new hyper-performance
Powerspark kit with new
distributor, coil and 10mm HT
leads (simonbbc.com, 01527
889453). It was another hundred
quid spent, but hasnt missed a
beat since Ive tted it.
Getting the engine running
properly gave me the chance to
drive it more and that threw up

more issues. I knew the rear diff
was noisy and a quick waggle of
the pinion shaft showed thats
where the problem lay.
More of a worry was the
amount of oil falling out of the
engine. So much was pouring
from the front crankshaft oil seal
that it had washed away the dirt
which normally accumulates
below it and oil consumption
was horric. This had to be
sorted not only was it hitting
my wallet, but it was dangerous
for other road users.
I reckoned my Clarke electric
impact wrench would be up to
the job of removing the starter
dog, so I invested in a 42mm
impact socket (a very snug t
on the imperial nut) and a in
to in adapter as I couldnt nd
a 42mm impact socket with a
in drive. The impact wrench
just about tted between the
front crossmember and bumper
and, after a bit of a battle, slowly
unwound the nut.
Having to blag a
tow-start from a
passing Vauxhall
Corsa driver was
just a little
embarrassing
When I removed the front
pulley it was obvious why it
was leaking the seal surface
was badly scored, rendering
it useless. Fortunately, Ive a
couple of spare engines, so one
of those relinquished a pulley in
considerably better condition,
allowing me to put it back
together, just in time to head
down to the Drive-in Heritage
day at Eastnor Castle.
Apart from a couple of
greenlaning trips, Id only really
been pootling round since I
bought it and the 250-mile
round trip would allow me to
check the Lightweight properly.
LROs month
in numbers
MPH REGISTERING ON THEOS

SERIES IIA SPEEDO, DEFUNCT
SINCE DRIVING TO RIPLEY
Front cover removed for

crank oil seal. A perfect time
to change the timing chain...
Crank pulleys
arent supposed
to be that groovy
NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE IN
THE LRO DISCO 1 THANKS TO A
SUICIDAL VAN DRIVER
24
TRIALS SECTIONS FOLLOWED

BY RUSS AT ALRC NATIONAL
2239
MILES THAT NEILS LIGHTWEIGHT

HAS COVERED SINCE 2007
NUMBER OF LAND ROVER

SHOWS BEING ATTENDED THIS
YEAR BY JOSE ALMEIDA
38,371
MILES RECORDED ON MARKS

SERIES IS ODOMETER
LRO WRITERS WHO ATTENDED

THE DUNSFOLD OPEN WEEKEND
AND LOVED ALL THEY SAW
Hyper-performance
Powerspark
distributor is tted
Hopefully the new crank oil seal

and sump gasket would keep
the oil in, so I could check if the
engine was using oil and listen
for other noises.
The journey was fuss-free and it
cruised nicely and un-stressed at
55mph in overdrive-fourth. I had
to work the gears a bit on the
long ascent over the Malverns,
but that was to be expected.
The oil did stay in the engine,
but still used about half a pint I
suspect valve guide oil seals
and the timing chain is rattly. But
a fuel economy of 21mpg was
promising, suggesting itll be
worth sorting them.
With a solid chassis, bulkhead,
overdrive and rebuilt gearbox,
the base vehicle has proved to
be sound. Okay, Ive had to do
plenty of work on it , but I think
this one could be a good un.
DISCOVERY SPORTS SPOTTED

ON THEOS TRIP TO WORK
WORK DONE
IN LAST YEAR
Full oil and uid change
Bulkhead and chassis rustproofed internally
Brake system replaced
Clutch master and slave
cylinders replaced
Replacement gear lever
Replacement starter motor
New wash/wipe switch
Upgraded ignition
components
Secondhand BFG MT tyres
New rear springs
Hood re-proofed
Replacement front grille
New bulkhead to
windscreen seal
Front crank oil seal and
sump gasket replaced
Neils son Sean sets

timing light to stun
August 2015 LRO 89
Our Land Rovers
2007 DEFENDER 90 TDCi
Denzels
tyres are
RETIRED
Size really is everything, but
biggest is not always best
Russ
Brown
CLUBS EDITOR
Tread lightly if youre

tyred of all these old puns
HOW FAR? 55,102 miles
HOW THIRSTY? 27mpg
OWNED FOR: Seven years
JOB DONE! Replaced tyres
andrear pads
DONT MENTION The false
assumption that replacement
pads come with clips and split
pins dened in their part number
After
90 LRO August 2015
Before
wheel wobble on
my Defender TDCi
needed investigation.
The likely cause was
obvious and gleefully accepted:
the 265/75 R16 BF Goodrich
All-Terrains were cracked and
bulging, thus finally done for.
Why would anyone be pleased
that 700 worth of tyres were
now defunct? Well, the fat ATs
that I initially fitted to my 300Tdi
Defender, Naomi, in 1997 were a
mistake. The steering was like the
Titanics and the tread instantly
filled up with mud off-tarmac.
But I felt obliged to get my
moneys worth out of them. They
were soon demoted to summer
footwear for 30,000 miles. In
2007 I bought Denzel, the TDCi,
as a tow vehicle and fitted the
ATs to refurbished wheels where
they survived 55,000 miles.
On discovering their demise my
plan was to fit a more practical
235 replacement, but I slapped
on a set of 205/80 R16 Michelin
4x4s as a temporary measure to
get straight back on the road.
Well, not quite straight back.
On removing the rear wheels it
was clear the brake pads were
also past their sell-by-date. New
The steering
was like the
Titanics and the
tread instantly
filled up with mud
off-tarmac
ones arrived the next day, but the
wrinkly metal spring clips werent
included a must-have as the old
ones had disintegrated.
Two days later I got Denzel back
to work on the 205s it drove so
much better. Doing the maths, I
had lowered the overall gearing
by about nine per cent. First gear
is redundant except for hill starts
and pulling off with a big trailer.
Second-to-sixth feels closer to
first-to-fifth on my 300Tdi, and
acceleration is vastly improved.
Clearly these would not be the
best option off-tarmac as Ive lost
37mm of ground clearance, but
for towing and road use theyre
perfect, with the bonus of much
less drivetrain wear due to the
reduced unsprung mass. But I
have to give full credit to the ATs;
85,000 miles over 18 years with
5mm of tread left is amazing!
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2006 DEFENDER 110 Td5
Ready to take on the
Wilderness
Could Stefan Fischers mega-modified 110 be the ultimate trail truck?
Theres a road
there somewhere
Profile
NAME:
Stefan Fischer
LOCATION:
Sydney, Australia
PREVIOUS LAND
ROVER: A highly
modded Disco 3
DREAM LAND
ROVER:
My current 110 or
D2, but on portals
with 37in tyres!
OTHER
HOBBIES:
Martial arts
92 LRO August 2015
had a highly-modied Land

Rover Discovery 3 for two
years but reached the limits
of modications and what I
could do with the truck.
For the tough, remote touring
I do I required a highly capable,
well-engineered vehicle with a
decent load capacity, and one
that would sit well on 35in tyres. I
just couldnt get over the idea of
having a Defender, and besides,
Id always wanted to have one!
When my good friend Greg
Bowler, who is also a Land Rover
mechanic, pointed out that a mint
version of one of the last 2006
Td5 110s was for sale with only
43,000 miles (69,000km) on the
clock and many modications, I
jumped on it.
Now Ive added many more
modications myself, and use
it as a tough tourer for remote
excursions of the Australian
Side hatch allows

for easy access
MY OTHER LAND
ROVER IS A...
...modied Discovery 2 automatic,
my play car. Its on 33in Cooper
STT 285/75 tyres, with a heavyduty torque convertor, a 3in Taipan
exhaust, Bruce Davis performance
chip, and a 4in suspension lift by Les
Richmond Automotive with Bilstein
6100 dampers.
Epic, rugged and

wonderful. And
some scenery
desert, high country and

rainforest with friends, my local
four-wheel drive club and family.
I also operate Land Rover
Adventure tours with a friend,
and this is my main touring
vehicle to show other people this
amazing country.
When I bought the truck,
around 60 per cent of the current
modications were already done,
such as the original set of Maxi
Drive front and rear diff locks
and Maxi Drive axles which
always get a good workout on
our trips and are a real asset in
tricky situations. The whole truck
was Dynamatted to keep the
noise levels in check and had
Front Runner Gull Wings installed
in place of the rear windows.
The 110 now has a long list of
modications, but my favourite
has to be my VGT Hybrid Road
Turbo which, in combination
with the bigger intercooler,

bigger airow meter, 3in
TaipanXP exhaust, and the BAS
remap, provides ample power.
It astounds quite a few people
how responsive and powerful the
truck is.
Most modications were
done in conjunction with Greg,
and without him the car would
certainly not be what it is now.
With a 3in lift and suspension
upgrade by Ultimate Suspension
for extra ground clearance and
The 110 now has

a long list of
mods, but my
fave has to be
my VGT Hybrid
Road Turbo
articulation, it also handles quite

a bit better now than with the
previous TF suspension, and has
excellent ex for a tourer.
To get to our off-roading
destinations more comfortably
Ive also installed a Recaro drivers
seat (a must for long days behind
the wheel), a RedBooster clutch
servo (for lightening the pedal)
and cruise control by Auctron.
Ive tted Fyrlyt Nemesis driving
lights which, with 9000 lumens,
make any night drive a day drive...
Up front theres also a Warn
9000lb winch but thats mainly
for pulling my mates out!
The 110 rides on Dynamics
steel wheels and some tough
rubber in the form of 35in BF
Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM2
tyres, which give me a 110mm
track width increase for a wider
stance and better handling.
The only unreliability issues Ive
come across were to do with the

underdrive that was tted, so
that went, and I havent had any
problems since.
Within the past six months
I have done three trips to the
Victorian High Country as well
as the Flinders ranges, and a few
tough day trips to areas like Gees
Arm South, Mt Airlie or Daniels
Point Road.
Not long ago the 110 took me
to Tasmania where we drove
in convoy on rough tracks like
Climes, Sawbuck Ridge and
many more. The car performed
awlessly, recovering quite a
few club members in non-Land
Rover vehicles.
Since then Ive also completed
a crossing of the Simpson desert
(the worlds largest sand dune
desert, as big as England and
Wales combined) without any
mechanical issues.
August 2015 LRO 93
Your Land Rovers
She said yes!

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I
Profile
NAME:
Andy Yates
LOCATION: West
Yorkshire
LAND ROVERS
IVE OWNED:
This one!
DREAM LAND
ROVER:
1949 Series I
HOBBIES: Cycling
2014 TDCi DEFENDER 90
Wedded-up
my chassis
Andys dream comes true
ve been into Land Rovers

since childhood. A friends
family had a Series II 88in that
we used to drive across the elds,
and Ive hankered after my own
Land Rover ever since.
A while back I nearly bought
a 300Tdi 90, but it wasnt really
suitable for me at the time.
Then I met Mel a couple of
years ago. When I told her that
Id always wanted a Defender,
she said Well why dont you
get one then?! So I ordered
this brand-new TDCi 90 on my
birthday last year, and it arrived
six weeks later.
Its purely for pleasure days
out and going to shows (well be
taking it to LROs Peterborough
show in September). I havent

driven it off-road because its not
undersealed yet, so Im spending
a lot of time underneath it with
a paintbrush and Hammerite,
painting the weld spots on
the chassis which are prone to
corrosion. Ive tted KBX intakes
and a load protector, and Im also
looking for a good roof lining for
better insulation in winter.
As you can see, the 90 made
the perfect transport for Mel and
me at our wedding a few months
ago. Mels been fantastic and
listens to me constantly talking
about Land Rovers. She even
accepts that there will be a Series
IIA coming along soon what
more could a man want!
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2008 FREELANDER 2 SD4
Better than thought

Martins Freelander 2 proves its a proper
Land Rover when it comes to the mud
B
Profile
NAME:
Martin Long
LOCATION:
Faversham, Kent
LAND ROVERS
IVE OWNED:
Just this one, but
I used to drive a
Series for work
DREAM LAND
ROVER:
Freelander 2 with
more mods!
HOBBIES:
Modifying cars,
and anything 4x4
related
Martin loves the

traction control
Snorkel kit is
home-made
efore I purchased my
Freelander 2 I looked at
and test drove lots of
4x4s. I decided on a Freelander
2 due to economy, reliability, its
performance on and off-road...
and my wife saying yes! I was
also impressed that the SD4s
0-60mph time was 10.5 seconds,
so not too bad for a 4x4.
I use the Freelander for my
everyday transport, pay-andplay, and greenlaning. Its a great
off-road vehicle and never runs
out of grunt. The traction control
is excellent and certainly helps
when in the mud.
Like any 4x4 that is pushed
hard, it will get stuck, as Ive
found out for myself but in
my experience the Freelander is
truly a wolf in sheeps clothing!
Its a great feeling when other
4x4 owners are expecting me to
get thoroughly stuck and the car
rises to the challenge.
My modications so far
include a tank guard, CB radio,
General Grabber AT tyres, and

Ive had the EGR blanked.
After coming close to writing
the engine off while wading I
looked for a snorkel and breather
kit but I couldnt nd any on the
market. So with a bit of welding,
I made my own snorkel using
76mm steel tube and two-ply
silicone pipe.
For the breathers I used 11
metres of 6mm exible hose,
plus one metre of 8mm, and
some union joints. Now my
hippo can wallow in mud and
water all it wants!
Next on my to do list is to
make a front winch mount and
rock sliders.
Its a great
off-road
vehicle and
never runs out
of grunt
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Tell Editor Mike Goodbun.
Email: mike@LRO.com
Or by post: LRO Readers
Letters, Media House,
Lynchwood,
Peterborough
PE2 6EA
Im getting
frustrated too
With genuine sadness I feel I
am picking up your growing
frustration over Jaguar Land
Rover abandoning its core
values and history.
The lack of a Defender
replacement and other
utility models speaks of a
rm dazzled by the luxury
market to the exclusion of
all else. What happens when
they are no longer in vogue?
Will Land Rover re-address
its former key customers and
the military/utility eld? Lets
hope so. Now, where did all
Santanas tooling go?
Paul Browne
96 LRO August 2015
I look forward to your new series

The Land Rover Years, which
had a great group photograph
and a special Land Rover in your
June 2015 edition.
In the early days this vehicle
was described as yellow, but it is
in fact all-white. On each door
is a circular blue badge with
UNICEF across it.
Batches of six vehicles were
regularly produced for this
organisation throughout the
year. Not many others were
given the special sand grille.
At the time this photograph
was taken, Peter Wilks [hands in
pockets on far left] was technical

director. The person standing
next to William Martin-Hurst
[seated behind the steering
wheel] is EG Bacon, the quality
director. Behind these two is
the production director, Mr
Robinson. He is the only director
to be featured in both the 5000
and 10,000 vehicle photographs.
Standing next to AB Smith
[in the left-hand passenger
seat] is Bernard Jackman, and
next to him is a chap whose
name escapes me. At a very
early age he became technical
service manager and one of his
jobs was to monitor the early

pre-production vehicles as they
came in for service. I think it
was only the rst 25 vehicles he
was interested in, but he had
an extensive record of the work
done on these vehicles. I dont
think these records have been
identied in the archive yet.
Graham Nash
This vehicle came off the lines on
April 1 1966 and was destined
for UNICEF in Thailand. Im not
sure, but the technical service
manager may be assistant
service manager, M Brewer
James Taylor
Dont get by with wrong tools

The article in Junes LRO about sorting
a Series handbrake says ...many of the
xings are BSF... but you can get by
with metric/imperial tools.
You are correct that the xings are
BSF on Series I, II and IIA, but it is not
good engineering practice to suggest
you can get by using the wrong
tools. It might be necessary to get by
if you are stuck in the desert or some
other far-ung place, but Im sure you
will agree that in the comfort of your
home the best solution is to use the
correct tools.
Whitworth spanners and sockets
(for BSF ttings) are still readily
available at reasonable prices from
the Land Rover Series One Club shop.
Andrew Cross
Use the correct BSF

tools for BSF xings,
urges Andrew Cross
Disco 2 with Series II

badge? I had one too!
I read with interest the letter
as there were problems with
about Discovery badges (June
the third-row seats mechanism,
2015), as I had a Discovery 2
and for customers not needing
with the Series II badge in early
seven seats Land Rover offered
February 1999. It was one of the
ve-seat vehicles with 18in alloys
rst customer cars the dealer
hence the problem supplying a
had and he commented that
wheel cover.
it was the rst badge he had
Pete Cole
seen I remember the
conversation well as
he was also having
to apologise because
the model was so new
he had not received a
suitable spare wheel
cover or side rubbing
strips for it.
The car was also
non-standard in that
although it was full
ES specication, right
down to the rear step
and the radio controls
in the boot it had only
ve seats. This was to
Series 2 badge sits to
the left of the spare
enable the car to be
delivered in February
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE IS WRONG

Much as I deeply respect other
peoples opinions, I think the
2WD Land Rover is the most
misplaced, ill-conceived idea I
have come across in my lifelong
experience with Landies.
Not only does it degrade
what has become a global icon,
with history and heritage for
tackling difficult terrain, it is also
a disgrace and a big let-down
to the people who invented this
great machine.
I live in Africa where Land
Rover means get to your
destination, and I drive a

Defender 130 double-cab. Let
the others do their 2WDs.
William Kimosop,
The Great Rift Valley,
Kenya
There were 2WD Series Is, of
course! And were not against
the idea entirely, but although
decent sellers among the styleconscious, the 2WD Range Rover
Evoque (and Freelander 2,
without as much style) just
havent been that satisfying to
drive Mike
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Is it really possible to be an enthusiast for new Land Rovers
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KIEREN AUBREY Yes,
denitely! Older ones
are classic masterpieces,
new ones are simply
state-of-the-art and (as
always) years ahead of
the competition.
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have a 2012 Evoque and
a 1995 loaded Defender.
JAMES HALLOWELL
I have a 1951 80in and
a 1963 88in. But if the
keys to a new Sport SVR
were dangled in front
of me, Id do unnatural
things to obtain them.
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COMMENT
JOHN PEARSON
OUR MAN
AT LARGE
A prophet of doom was wrong to predict a bleak

future for the Td5s ECU but there were plenty
of other future pitfalls he could have foretold
remember the rst time I travelled to

a remote part of the world in a Td5engined Defender. I was in a Namibian
campsite enjoying a cold drink by the
campre when a blunt-speaking fellow
traveller sidled up and told me how daft
I was to be using one of these electronically
controlled nightmares. In his opinion the ECU
would inevitably fail before long and I would
be left stranded miles from anywhere.
It didnt and, as history proves, theres a
distinct lack of cases of overlanders being let
down by dodgy Td5 ECUs in the middle of the
Sahara, or any such far-ung wilderness.
Neither did he put me off the Td5, because
Ive had four of them in various Land Rovers,
including the current line-up of ex-G4
Challenge 110 and Discovery 2.
I love the Td5s slightly off-beat growl, its
deep exhaust note and its slogability, even
when heavily laden with expedition kit. Its
probably the most popular engine among
LRO readers right now, although Im sure Tdi
fans would disagree.
However, although the Td5s electronics
have stood the test of time, other components
not mentioned by the African doom-monger
have been more troublesome.
My 110 works really hard for a living, so its
mechanicals are pushed to the limit. But most
of the things that have gone wrong with it
seem fairly typical, judging by conversations
In 100,000 miles
with the Defender
Ive had quite a
catalogue of stuff go
wrong. Mostly quite
expensive stuff
Ive had and forum posts that Ive seen. In

around 100,000 miles with the Defender,
Ive had quite a catalogue of stuff go wrong.
Mostly quite expensive stuff.
The cylinder head had to come off to t
steel dowels instead of plastic ones, which
were allowing the head to move and cause
a persistent coolant leak. The head itself had
to be replaced when it cracked around one of
the injector ports. That allowed diesel to leak
into the engine oil sump, eventually causing it
to self-fuel the consequences of which could
have been total engine destruction if I hadnt
managed to stall it.
Theres been oil in the injector wiring
harness, the airow meter has been replaced
twice, the expensive ABS/traction control
modulator failed and the annoyingly
inaccessible fuel pump stopped working. Im
also on my second gearbox and third transfer
box. And I think the dual-mass ywheel may
be on the way out.
I suppose I should consider myself lucky that
the crankshaft sensor and water pump havent
failed, the fuel injector seals havent leaked
and the oil pump hasnt self-destructed,
because they are quite common occurrences.
I love the Td5 Defender, which has taken me
to places where I wouldnt have ventured with
any other vehicle, but its been expensive to
keep it in top condition.
Now, as youll have seen from my Disco 2
project series, Ive found that the casehardening on its camshaft lobes and rollerrocker shafts has worn through and needs
replacing. This seems to be a Discoveryspecic problem, allegedly caused by a batch
of camshafts with faulty hardening but
its still not something that should happen
on a vehicle with a full service history and
thats had its oil changed regularly. Other
manufacturers can achieve high mileages and
reliability with their vehicles, so why do Land

Rover owners have to suffer?
Nuts about torque

The sight of a wheel bouncing at speed
down the opposite lane of a dual carriageway
was disconcerting but, as my vehicle slumped
to one side, the realisation suddenly hit me
that it was my wheel.
Fortunately it was 40 years ago, early in the
morning and there was no other traffic on
the road. I was able to pull on to the hard
shoulder, retrieve my wheel and continue,
using nuts taken from the three remaining
wheels. I thought I had tightened the
wheelnuts after carrying out some suspension
repairs, but I obviously hadnt.
That incident left me paranoid about wheel
tightness ever since. Whenever I do any DIY
work that involves undoing the wheelnuts,
I always run through a checking procedure to
make sure I have tightened them.
I remove the keys and put them on the Land
Rovers dash. Only when Ive been around and
torqued all of the wheelnuts will I move the
keys to the ignition. Thats the rst reminder; if
I get back in and the keys are on the dash then
I will double-check the wheelnuts, even if Im
sure Ive tightened them.
And I always put the torque wrench by the
jack, so once Ive removed the axle stand and
lowered the vehicle to the ground for nal
tightening its there as a reminder. I also make
a point of re-checking the nuts after driving 50
miles or so, just to be extra-safe.
Talking of torqueing up wheelnuts, I was
chatting to a technician in my local franchised
Land Rover dealership, who told me that
they only use one officially calibrated torque
wrench for tightening wheelnuts; the boss
wont let them use their own wrenches for this
important job. LRO
John Pearson edited LRO for more than 10 years before passing on the baton in 2012 to allow more time for travelling
around the world in Land Rovers. John has owned a succession of Defenders, the current one being his ex-G4 Challenge 110.
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COMMENT
SAM WATSON
THE
OVERLANDER
Sam finds that while Land Rovers can go nearly

anywhere, not every aftermarket part can too. Its
best to have a back-up plan, he says...
m lucky enough to be able to spend

most of my free time out in the Egyptian
Sahara in my 1990 Defender 110, Stella,
exploring the huge open spaces of the
worlds biggest sand desert.
After a substantial rebuild and the
swap to a 300Tdi from an unreliable Japanese
engine, she is a ne truck. However, even in
the most reliable vehicle, solo vehicle travel
into remote areas can be a risky business and
should generally be avoided, as our most
recent run out into the Sahara showed.
Our gang of ex-pat Defender owners here
in Cairo have had issues with a well-known
brand of aftermarket damper recently, with
units breaking after only light duty. The
issues came to a head when we took three
Defenders mine, another 110 and a 90
and three other 4x4s on a desert trip to
investigate a Second World War aircraft wreck
wed found, 250 miles out into the desert.
The trip was great a wild camp out in the
peace of the desert after nding remains that
identied the plane as German, a Junkers 88.
But on the return leg to Cairo across broken
country the 90 broke a rear damper the
mounting ring sheared. No problem, continue
gently on three. Except, only 20 minutes later
the other one at the back snapped same
brand, same fault.
Obviously the suspension can operate
without dampers as long as the springs are
okay, but in the sort of rough terrain we were
negotiating this wasnt a good idea. So we
broke out the spanners and out in the middle
of nowhere took a different brand of rear
damper, a Fox, off the other 110 and mounted
it on the 90. Careful progress back to Cairo
continued. However, half an hour later one of
the other 4x4s, a Jeep Cherokee, pulled up,
reporting power loss, high water temperature
and a misring engine. Sure enough, it seemed
like head gasket failure. We took it in tow

and carried on. These issues would have been
serious trouble for a single vehicle far from
tarmac. We arranged a low-loader to collect
the breakdown from an oasis.
But the message is simple if you venture
into the wilderness as a solitary vehicle (as I
have in the Sahara several times) be aware of
the risks, and have a plan B on hand and ready.
Its a gas, man

If youre a fan of barbecued food, check out
the brand-new gadget called Gaswatch on the
internet its a sensor that attaches to your
20kg propane bottle and Bluetooths a signal
to your phone (iOS or Android) telling you
how much gas you have left. Handy!
I ran across the Zippo Outdoors website
the other day yes of course its an outlet
for Zippo products but it also has all kinds
of useful hints and tips for barbecues and
grilling. Have a look at zippooutdoors.com
for more details.
The company does sell some neat kit. For
example, I am fed up with carting spiky logs
back to camp from the dead trees I cut them
from and getting stabbed full of splinters as
I do so check out the nifty Zippo Campre
Carrier that helps to reduce cuts, bruises and
splinters. Readers in the UK will nd Amazon
a better source for this kit.
I keep nding useful bits of kit in marine
chandlers shops, and Marinestore in Essex is
one of the best of the bunch. The shop has
a variety of special offers on the excellent
Cobb BBQs at the moment have a look at
marinestore.co.uk.
Into Africa
Theres big news concerning travellers
wanting to ship their Land Rovers into
north-east Africa at the time of writing,
Grimaldi Lines has resumed its ferry service

from Venice in Italy to Alexandria in northern
Egypt. Call the Egyptian end of the link,
Rasha in Alexandria, on +20 34863647 for
more information. You can email the rm
at export@smarina.com but emails in Egypt
dont always get a prompt answer. Note that
this is just for vehicles no passengers. Vehicle
drivers will have to y ahead.
Recommendations are appearing fast
among Land Rover travellers for a new
low-budget guesthouse in Dar Es Salaam in
Tanzania Eazys Place, about eight miles
north of the city centre on the Bagamoyo
Road. Accommodation is basic but friendly.
Book at the website eazy.bild-art.de or by
calling Eazy himself on +255 754 339851.
Land Rover Owner readers are clearly an
adventurous lot. You are always throwing
a bag in the back of the Land Rover and
pointing its nose at the horizon which is
just what its all about. For those who havent
got that far yet, many readers maintain blogs
about their trips that are worth checking out.
Among the most notable at the moment is
Benjy Davenport, currently well on his way to
driving his 110 right round the world. I last
spoke face-to-face with Benjy at a very wet
Spring Adventure a couple of years ago just
before he set off. Check out his journey at
cornwall2capehorn.com. LRO
The suspension
can operate
without dampers,
but in the rough
terrain this wasnt
a good idea
Sam has been travelling the world by Land Rover since childhood, falling in love with the Sahara 35 years ago. He now lives
mainly in Egypt, allowing him to indulge his passion for desert expeditions in his Defender as often as he likes.
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COMMENT
PETER GALILEE
THE KNOWLED
Peter recalls the days when we happily put a tiger in our
tanks, asks whether diesel has a future, and murmurs
about the perils posed by a murmuration of starlings
n the late 1950s and into the 60s,

motorists were encouraged to put
a tiger in their tank a clever Esso
marketing campaign based on not
much more than a cartoon character
and snappy advertising. Back then,
petrol pumps tended not to display octane
ratings, preferring the much more aspirational
Supreme and suchlike. In that kind of world,
a brand of petrol endorsed by a cartoon tiger
must have made perfect sense. You could even
get a tiger tail made of synthetic-fur to trap
under your petrol ller cap.
But cartoon tigers and uffy tails soon began
to look pass. By the late 60s, car owners had
moved into the James Bond era with its stickon bullet holes free if you bought enough
gallons of fuel. Any car occupied by kids was
plastered with them. Next up must have
been those 1970s John Player Special jackets
(the sleeves were always too short). In those
carefree days, these things were the nearest
we got to worrying about fuel.
Tiger tails, stick-on bullet holes and JPS
jackets didnt make any difference to the
petrol, of course, nor to the tetraethyl lead in
it. When problems associated with that were
properly understood, unleaded petrol was
introduced in the 1980s. Petrol became nasty,
while diesel was apparently going to save
the planet. So, from the 1980s, cars with diesel
engines started to take a share of the market.
In the 1980s
petrol became
nasty while diesel
was apparently
going to save
the planet
The Government wanted to encourage

this, and diesel prices were noticeably
cheaper than those of petrol. And when
the Governments fuel price escalator was
introduced in 1993, progressively increasing
tax on vehicle fuel, fuel-efficient diesels were
the answer.
Diesels were given another push forward
in 2001 when Chancellor of the Exchequer
Gordon Brown revised vehicle excise duty to
penalise cars emitting a higher level of carbon
monoxide (the so-called dash for diesel). But
emissions problems continue to persist. Diesels
emit particulates, so the solution was to bolt
on a DPF (diesel particulate lter). Part of
your exhaust system, this is a chimney that
traps soot, which is later burned off at a
higher temperature.
Thats still not a good enough solution,
though, and UK air quality is still below EU
minimum standards. The Government has to
submit plans to x this by the end of this year,
or pay millions in nes (assuming were still
part of the EU, that is). Its now understood
that diesels create worse pollution than petrol,
which makes the dash for diesel look a bit
silly. It has even been seriously suggested that
diesel cars could be phased out in the UK.
Wont science come to the rescue? Well, you
could try peeing into your diesels exhaust
system. In other words, use AdBlue, which is
33 per cent urea and 67 per cent deionised
water. Injected into a hot exhaust manifold,
this breaks down into ammonia, which
reacts with exhaust gases within a catalytic
converter. The result is harmless nitrogen
and water.
Euro 6 regulations for diesel engines come
into effect this September, when the limit
for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) will reduce from
180mg/km to 80mg/km. Thats a big drop for
cars that have already been endlessly tweaked
for cleanliness. The three options to meet Euro

6 are: improved exhaust gas recirculation (reburning part of the exhaust gases); improved
store-then-burn technology (DPF); or selective
catalytic reduction (eg, AdBlue).
Whichever method or combination of
methods is used to clean up a diesels
exhaust, its becoming increasingly technically
complex, expensive and difficult to meet
compliance standards.
And what next hydrogen? Concept vehicles
have been around for years, and Aberdeen
is gearing up with a hydrogen bus eet. But
producing hydrogen gas uses a lot of energy,
so thats surely self-defeating.
Looks like hard times ahead for diesel.
A starling discovery
May as well get all the wee and poo stuff over
in one issue
I hate road salt, so my Freelander 2 spent the
winter laid up at a caravan park. But cars dont
like standing around, so I kept the battery
connected and visited once a week to give it a
drive, polish surface rust off the brakes, charge
the battery and make sure everything was
working. And clean off the starling poo.
Theres a big wood near the caravan park,
where starlings head at dusk usually a ock
of about 100. Then a bigger ock appears,
then a couple more, then they all combine
into one huge swarm. Its a fantastic, jawdropping spectacle. Id stand there looking
upwards then remember about the bird poo,
quickly shut my mouth and duck under the
Freelanders back door! Every time I visited,
starling poo was everywhere until about the
end of March, when it stopped. Before: always
starling poo. After: no starling poo at all.
So, what is it with starlings? Is starling poo
seasonal? Some LRO reader must know,
LRO
surely? Do let me know.
Peter Galilee started with a rusty Series IIA, then had two that were even worse. Hes worked on three 80-inchers, and has
owned a Rolls-Royce-powered 81-inch and two 90s. He currently has a 1957 Series I and a pre-production Freelander 2 i6.
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COMMENT
JERRY THURSTON
THE TINKERER
A phone call awakens memories of Jerrys days as a
winch challenge competitor. Hopefully theyll help the new
owner of his old 90 not to make the same mistakes
got a telephone call out of the blue the

other day, the gist of which was that
someone was trying to ascertain
whether he had bought my old winch
challenge 90. I asked a few searching
questions and, yes indeed, the 90 in
questions was my old truck.
So you remember it? the caller asked.
Remember it? Like it was only yesterday.
I was excited about this one from start to
nish, especially as it took me months to nd
the basis for the project. I eventually lucked
into what would become my challenge 90 for
a mere 350, although what Id bought
wasnt much more than an identity: a 90 with
a crumbly chassis and no engine or gearbox.
What do you expect for 350?
I threw every resource at my disposal at it,
starting by commissioning a one-off Richards
chassis. It had every trick part I could get hold
of: special CV joints, super-tough driveshafts,
lockers, even different, far stronger crownwheel and pinion sets.
It did start to get a tad ridiculous, though.
I remember removing the already quite special
front suspension that hadnt been used at all,
to replace it with the latest in three-link
suspension technology, for no other reason
than because I could. I even persuaded Konis
race department to build me a pair of special
super-long shock absorbers to suit.
Misplaced confidence
Feeling massively condent with my state-ofthe-art off-roader and nave in the extreme,
the good mate who had volunteered to be
winch-man and I thought ourselves to be an
unstoppable team. Full of misplaced
condence, we entered the next event that
was near enough to get to without resorting
to a trailer which happened to be the
Ultimate Challenge event.
Ultimate? Yeah, right! How hard can it be?

At the pre-event brieng over a cup of coffee
and couple of choccy biscuits, we were told
the rst set of punches was laid out in a eld a
couple of miles away. That doesnt sound too
bad, I thought we can do this.
Perhaps I should have realised I was in for a
rude awakening when the hill down to the
area where the punches were was more
extreme than Id ever experienced before in
off-road driving. The 90 scampered down the
slope without noticing and we thoroughly
enjoyed the rst two or three punches. It was
a bit wet and muddy, granted, but nothing
too strenuous, and with the lockers engaged
the old bus pulled through easily.
An acquaintance who had done a bit of
winch challenge stuff had come along to
mentor us. He explained that the more
difficult the punch was to get to, the more
points you achieved; and considering that so
far we hadnt managed to get into double
digits, we ought to get a little out of our
comfort zone.
A little out of my comfort zone! My mentor
obviously had a warped sense of humour
because 10 minutes later I was hanging
perilously off the side of a mini-cliff with the
front winch whining t to burst and the
ground-anchor gradually slipping, threatening
to rip out and send two tons of Land Rover
Despite our
performance, we
managed to win the
novice cup I think
the organisers felt a
bit sorry for us
hurtling back to the ground. It was at this

point that I realised I was out of my depth. I
should have been in the baby pool, but I was
bobbing about in the middle of the ocean.
The next section turned out to be much
more the sort of thing I could get to grips
with. Weaving through woodland sections
and using nice, strong trees to winch on, it
actually felt like fun.
Properly fast winches

Day two proved seriously challenging. In fact
we ducked out of one entire section that
looked far too dangerous for a couple of
clowns like us. But despite our performance,
we managed to win the novice cup I think
the organisers felt a bit sorry for us.
Team Thurston did do one more challenge
event with the truck. Although we were
getting better, we realised that to be
competitive we would need a couple of
properly fast winches and some different tyres,
all costing a considerable amount of cash. I
bailed out and sold the 90, consigning her to
my memory banks.
Which brings us back to that telephone call.
Alas, my old 90 no longer sported the trick kit
she once had. Essentially, all my new pal had
was the original chassis, bulkhead and panels.
We had a chat about what I had done in the
past and, more to the point, what he planned
to do with it. I realise I went way too far with
some aspects of the build, and with the
benet of hindsight I would do some things
differently. Based on this, I was able to give
him advice that hopefully hell nd useful.
To be perfectly honest, Im glad my old
truck no longer exists in its old conguration.
Its far more exciting to know its going to
form the basis of something entirely different,
because in my view thats what Land Rovers
are all about. LRO
Jerry Thurston presented Salvage Squad in 2002-03, now on Quest! Hes now a writer and show compere, still squeezing in
the occasional TV appearance. Hes owned and rebuilt several Land Rovers, including many Series vehicles and a 90.
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From
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Owning, restoring & enjoying Series & Range Rover Classic legends
MILITARY
INamesCOMMAND
ay or unear s an errare ex-military SII station wagon
p108
All praise
for your
efforts
Summer is always a busy time for
classic Land Rover owners, and
this year is no exception. It really
seems that almost every other
weekend theres a fantastic show
or event to trundle off to.
My Series I and I are just back
from the amazing Dunsfold Open
Weekend great vehicles, great
camping and great craic.
As I write these words, Im
now looking forward to the
Land Rover Series One Clubs
International Rally in Derbyshire
another great opportunity for
shared Series I fun.
By the time you read this,
we should hopefully be in
Switzerland to take part in Les
Sries en Hlvtie, an awesome
Series-only Alpine adventure.
If you own a Series, Forward
Control or Range Rover Classic,
just email me: mark@lro.com.
Mark Saville
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Military
Rare ex-MoD SII FFW

command vehicle
Your Classics
Early two-door Classic

ripe for restoration
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The Land Rover

Years: 1970
The year the Range

Rover Classic debuted
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CLASSIC PICK OF LRO.COM
Series II 109in
ex-MoD, 4500
Described as: The bulkhead,
chassis and running gear are
all in excellent condition. The
engine turns but has not been
run for years. Road springs
were wrapped and bound in
oil-soaked rags years ago, so
should be in well-preserved
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Series I resto
Bought unseen on
eBay, restored on drive
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Roverphile
Classic launch, Swiss

County, and a SIIA bar
DONT MISS
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buying guide
Trio of Land Rovers for

open-top fun includes
a be-tilted Series IIA
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CLASSIC LRO MILITARY
COMMAND
& CONTROL
James Taylor examines an ultra-rare Series II station wagon that
was once a military command vehicle
PHOTOS: LYNDON McNEIL
he British Army took a long

time to appreciate the benets
of the long-wheelbase Land
Rover. While the shortwheelbase models earned the
marques reputation with the
War Department in the 1950s, their longwheelbase cousins were generally seen as
suitable only for special duties.
One reason was that the early longwheelbase models had the same quarter-ton
load classication as the short-wheelbase
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types, and the Army couldnt see the point of

having a larger and more expensive vehicle
to do the same job.
However, it did like the idea of the longwheelbase station wagon, and took 20 on
the 107-inch chassis in 1956. To some extent,
these were used as guinea pigs. The sole
LHD example went to a defence attach in
Poland; at least one ended up as a garrison
postal delivery vehicle overseas and some
of the others were tted with radios and
appear to have become command vehicles.
The existing command vehicles were really

small trucks, based on Austin K9 or Humber
1-ton chassis. However, radio equipment
was becoming lighter and smaller, and it
looks as if the Army thought it would try
out the Land Rover for the job.
It seems to have worked; on November
15 1958, a new contract was raised for no
fewer than 50 of the new Series II 109-inch
station wagons.
These were to be supplied as FFW
vehicles see panel, bottom right, for an
THE RADIOS
By the mid-1950s, parts of the British Army were
using radios that would later make up the Larkspur
system. They were issued to Royal Armoured Corps
and Royal Artillery units; then, from 1962, the system
was rolled out across the rest of the Army under
Project Larkspur. Our 109 carries a Pye C12 or C13
set, an R209 receiver in the centre, and others we
cant identify but there will be a reader who can!
explanation on that terminology and at

some point those clever chaps at Solihull
clearly mocked-up an early station wagon to
work out where all the equipment would go.
It was a picture of this mock-up that I
showed in the May 2015 Roverphile, guessing
then that it dated from about 1960. The next
thing I knew was that Stuart Foley of Foley SV
in Essex was telling me, Ive got one of those!
At that point, the story began to come
together. I hadnt realised that the mockup was for the 1958 contract, because Id
never seen one of the actual vehicles. Nor
had anybody else Id spoken to. However, I
did know that there were only 50 of them
and that the chances of any surviving were
vanishingly small. Was Stuart sure? He sent me
a couple of pictures and gave me the chassis
number. This was the real deal all right!
I must admit that I could still hardly believe it,
but I dropped in to take a preliminary look at
the 109, and was completely dumbfounded.
Though currently on SORN, it was not only a
runner but had all its military kit as well. Stuart
told me that it had belonged to a military
vehicle enthusiast who had sold it on when it
had become too much for him.
That enthusiast, and the one before him,
must have put a huge amount of effort into
this Land Rover to get it back to pretty much
in-service condition. The only non-original
He sent me a
couple of pictures
and gave me the
chassis number.
This was the real
deal, all right!
feature I could nd was a pair of freewheeling
front hubs and even those were the rare
Dualmatic type!
Service life
We havent been able to nd out where

this 109in served, but we can make an
educated guess. These vehicles were issued
to commanders in Royal Artillery and Royal
Armoured Corps units to give them mobile
radio communications in the forward battle
area. This was the height of the Cold War,
and military thinking focused on a conict
somewhere in Europe between NATO and
Soviet forces. So its a good bet that this
station wagon served somewhere in Germany.
In the 1950s, the Army didnt generally order
vehicles with left-hand drive for such overseas
work, so the right-hand steering on this one
wouldnt disprove that theory.
So whats FFW specification?

FFW stands for Fitted For Wireless, and dates
back to the time when the British usually
described a radio as a wireless set.
It was rst applied to British military vehicles
during World War II and was still in use until
the end of the 1950s. Thereafter, the term FFR
(Fitted For Radio) came into use, but there was
a signicant difference.
FFW vehicles had a 12-volt charging system,

and the idea was that they would be supplied
with the basic cabling and racking in place.
Radios could then be tted by an Army
workshop in the eld, as required. The later
FFR system delivered dedicated radio vehicles,
with a 24-volt electrical system and the radios
already installed.
CLASSIC LRO MILITARY

Its interesting that 25 CL 74 lasted less
than three years in service, being delivered in
summer 1959 and withdrawn in early 1962.
This seems a very short time, so perhaps it
wasnt a success in its role. On the other hand,
1962 was the year when the Army made some
big changes to its communications systems, so
maybe these Land Rover command cars simply
became obsolete as mobile communications
centres. We just dont know.
How would it have been used? Well, the
vehicle is equipped with black-out roller blinds
to cover most of the windows, and there are
securing points for window blinds on the
outsides of the doors although those blinds
are sadly missing. So the whole vehicle could
have been blacked-out while in operational
use. The commander would no doubt have
been either in the vehicle or in a nearby tent
or awning, and his radio operator would have

sat on the single fold-down seat in the rear,
receiving reports and passing on orders.
Special features
The military specication drawn up for this

station wagon and the 49 others like it was
quite special. Quite apart from those blackout blinds, our station wagon has some very
interesting features.
One of them is the rear crossmember,
which has the rectangular ends that we
now associate with military-pattern items.
Standard civilian 109 station wagons had
the crossmember with tapered ends, but this
special crossmember seems to have been
introduced rst on the military 107in Series I
station wagons. The Army wanted it because
it thought the standard type wasnt up to
Collectors piece do you fancy it?

Stuart Foley admits that hes not quite sure
what to do with this astonishing vehicle. As
far as I know, there isnt another one like it,
and I told him so. Its not only a rather lovely
reminder of how the rst David Bache-designed
long-wheelbase station wagons looked, but its
an interesting survivor of a rare military type.
It needs to go to a collector, we agreed; to

someone who appreciates how rare it is and
will understand and enjoy its place in British
military history. If you think youre that sort of
person, then give Stuart a call on 01279 793500.
But dont be surprised if he says hes not sure
that he really wants to sell it!
The commander
would no doubt
have been either
in the vehicle or
in a nearby tent
or awning
heavy-duty towing and on this vehicle it
carries not only a tow hitch but also a pair of
lashing eyes for good measure.
Civilian-pattern station wagons also had a
rear-mounted 16-gallon fuel tank, but the
Army asked for twin 10-gallon underseat
tanks with a changeover switch.
As a result, theres a blanking panel
riveted over the rear ller aperture, and
a neat little changeover switch in the middle
of the dash, with an engraved brass plate
acting as a label. Under the bonnet are
two electric fuel pumps, another
non-standard feature.
Lighting arrangements are special too. The
FV-pattern headlamps are no surprise, but
these station wagons must have been among
the rst vehicles to have the front sidelights
and turn signals stacked vertically a militaryonly arrangement that allowed room for a
Dashboard has several non-standard

features associated with its military spec,
and looks excessively busy for a 1959 vehicle
A chap doesnt
want to get caught
out, you know so
this is on standby
for emergencies!
Aerial tuner box here; note small

bonnet cutout for co-ax cable
TECH SPEC
Year: 1959 Model: Series II
109-inch Engine: 2.25-litre
four-cylinder petrol Power: 69bhp
(to DIN rating) Transmission:
Four-speed manual with two-speed

transfer case, selectable 4WD
Tyres: Avon Ranger 7.50x16
The engine is surrounded by special

features associated with the FFW spec
vertical numberplate on one wing and unit

markings on the other.
At the rear, the turn signals have been
moved to the roof, and their usual positions
are blanked off by the large circular reector
that the military favoured.
Ill highlight just one more special feature.
The exterior mirrors are on the door hinges
an arrangement developed specially for the
military. These hinges later became available
on civilian models as an option, but when you
look at this station wagon, you can see why
they were needed. The aerial tuner box on
the wing goes where an ordinary wing mirror
would have been tted, so the simple answer
was to put the mirrors somewhere else.
Anyone with a passion for Land Rovers would
be bowled over by the purity and stuck-in-time
originality of this amazing SII. I certainly was.
IMPORTANT DATES
It really is astonishing just how much you can find
out about a vehicle if you track down and look
through surviving records.
25 CL 74 is on chassis number 1619-00040,
which makes it the 40th 1959-season 109 station
wagon for the home market. In fact, there were
only 106 of them! According to the despatch
records at the Heritage Motor Centre, it was built
on April 27 1959 but did not leave Solihull for the
Central Army Vehicle Depot at Ashchurch in
Gloucestershire until July 20.
The Army records show it as receipted in at
Ashchurch on July 30. It served until February 14
1962, when it was struck off (formally withdrawn)
at Ruddington.
Thanks to Richard Bacchus at Heritage and to
military vehicle historian Geoff Fletcher for their
help with this feature.
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1972 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC
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NAME: David Tyler
LOCATION:
Morpeth,
Northumberland
VEHICLE:
Range Rover
Classic two-door
YEAR: 1972
ENGINE: Rover
3.5-litre V8
FIRST LAND
ROVER: 200Tdi
Discovery 1
OTHER LAND
ROVERS: None.
But my dad and
brother both have
one each!
OTHER HOBBIES:
Mountain biking
FIRST INTO
LAND ROVERS:
2000 (I blame my
brother for my
addiction)
Classic stump-puller
To the rescue
Destined for a ground-up restoration
Spacious interior is
great for load-lugging
t all started in April 2014,

while I was in the middle
of a full-on LSE restoration
(LRO March 2015).
My brother and I decided
that we ought to consider buying
an early, Suffix-A two-door Classic
to restore, now, before all of them
either crumble into rust or are
sold for silly money. Dad agreed
and we began searching for a
suitable vehicle.
I spotted a red Suffix-A twodoor on eBay, but the asking price
was pretty high, so I dismissed it.
A few weeks later, after dealing
with some nasty surprises thrown
up by the LSE restoration, I
reconsidered the red two-door.
After speaking to Richard
(the seller), Dad and I thought
we should take a closer look,
especially as there was a
comprehensive pile of spare
parts included in the sale price. I
dragged a friend, Mark, down to
Stafford for a look: two pairs of
eyes are always better than one
when it comes to such things.
David logged his approval at the

Classics load-lugging abilities
Trees-y does it...
A fun place to be
a suffix-A cockpit
After the usual look around,

test-drive and review of the spare
parts, I knew this was a vehicle
not to be missed.
I agreed a price with Richard,
and arranged to collect it as soon
as Id nished the LSE. About
a month later, with the LSEs
air suspension problems nally
sorted out, Dad and I went to
collect the two-door, taking his
works van and a trailer.
Richard was adamant that it
would drive the 250 miles back
to Northumberland with no
problems but I didnt want to
take the risk. It was a good job
that the van was a high top as it
and the two-door were full with
spare parts, including a complete
two-door side frame, new
tailgate, doors, rubber seals, a V8
engine complete with autobox
and transfer box, four brand-new
Michelin tyres and lots more.
Over the coming month the

two-door wasnt used much as
we focused on completing the
LSE project: but when I did get
the chance to drive it, it was like
driving for the rst time again.
Every journey is an adventure as
its so involving to drive; the longthrow gearstick, remembering to
give it some choke and the size of
the steering wheel. Its brilliant. I
have to admit that its more fun to
drive than the LSE and nearly as
thrilling as driving a truck. I stored
I have to admit
that its more fun
to drive than the
LSE and nearly
as thrilling as
driving a truck
the two-door over the winter,

only starting it every few weeks
to keep the battery charged up; it
never failed to burst into life.
One lesson from the LSE rebuild
was that I needed a bigger garage
for the next project, the two-door
restoration. Thats when it really
came into its own.
In order to build the new
garage we had to clear numerous
trees including a 35ft conifer,
which showed no signs of moving
in a hurry. After a few careful
slices from my neighbours
chainsaw, the tree was safely on
the ground but with a giant root
still in the ground.
More chainsaw action and lots
of digging nally got the root
loose enough to move. The ideal
machine to extract the root from
the ground was obviously the
two-door its V8 torque would
have no issues in removing the
stump. So, with a two-ton lifting

strap and a bit more digging, it
was out. No problem.
The two-door was kept busy
carting all the branches and trash
off to the local tip. I think we
must have done about 10 trips in
total to clear the garden of the
remains of the tree. The bigger
stuff like the trunk was cut into
smaller pieces and loaded into
the back, and dropped off at my
neighbours log pile ready for him
to burn when the time comes.
The rebuild is currently on
hold at the moment as I have
submitted plans for a second,
bigger garage to be built
complete with a two-post lift that
will make taking the body off
much easier.
I am hoping the plans will be
approved any time now so the
groundwork can begin. Happy
times ahead.
NOSTALGIA CLASSIC LRO

A king is born: Range
Rover still regarded as
royalty 45 years on
1970
One of the most significant

years in Land Rover history.
Why? See above
fter a ve-year gestation period, Land

Rovers seminal 100in Station Wagon
was nally released to the world in
June 1970. Combining saloon car comfort and
renement with the famous Land Rover ability
and practicality was such a radical, new concept
that the companys own marketeers took some
time to gure out how to promote the vehicle
to well-off private buyers.
Initially, it was described as being suitable for
the gentleman farmer, who could use it on his
farm during the day, as he would his old Land
Rover. Then, after a good hose-down it would
be ready to transport his wife and him to the
theatre in the evening. To make this remarkable

scenario plausible, early Range Rover Classics had
plastic-faced seats and plastic ooring.
The double-page ad pictured above (top right),
which appeared in June 1970, oozes condence
in a slightly smug tone, so typical of the time.
Interestingly, the value-for-money angle is also
highlighted, although its 1998 asking price was
about 212 times that of the Ford Cortinas 790.
Value for money certainly isnt on the radar
today when advertising the entry-level Range
Rover Vogue L405 at 74,950 which is 334 times
the cost of the Cortinas present-day equivalent,
the 20k Ford Mondeo Zetec.
Other things that happened in 1970
POPPERFOTO
Engineer Ray Granger

with the work-in-progress
Thames Barrier
Plans for a Thames
The Who Live at
barrier at Woolwich
are revealed by The
Greater London
Council.
Leeds is released. Its

reckoned by many
critics to be the best
live rock album ever.
REX FEATURES
The Land Rover Years

CLASSIC GOES
ON SALE
After a hugely successful press

launch at the Blue Hills Mine in
Cornwall, orders came rolling in.
First Range Rover deliveries
began in September the same
year. Initially, it was available only
in two-door form; the factorybuilt four-door appeared in 1981.
A model design
This stunning pre-production, quarterscale model made by Peter Holton in
the companys styling department,
was later upgraded and exhibited in
the Museum of Decorative Arts in the
Louvre in Paris. It featured in the June
2008 issue of LRO.
Rhodesia declares
independence from
the United Kingdom.
The ill-fated Apollo
13 mission makes it
safely back to Earth.
Thor Heyerdahl
sails his papyrus
boat, Ra II, from
Morocco to Barbados.
George Best scores
six goals as Man Utd
thrash Northampton
8-2 in an FA Cup
match. The match
ball is on display in
Uniteds museum.
Peter Holton reunited

with his model Classic
CLASSIC LRO RESTORATION
DEDICATION
Working in all weathers on his

driveway, Toby spent two
years rebuilding his Series I
heres a slightly raspy revving,

some clattering and bumping,
then the top of a blurry grey
shape moves steadily behind
a blurry grey drystone wall.
Everything is blurry and grey
because were shrouded in Pennine mist. The
moving shape resolves itself into that unique
jumble of angles and galvanised strips which
can only mean a Series I truck cab.
Then the Land Rover turns a corner and we
get a glimpse of the whole thing headlights,
blue paint, big back body, long wheelbase
before ducking away from puddle-splash and
breathing in the scent of old-fashioned petrol
exhaust. Almost immediately, it becomes a
grey blur and disappears again. Revving and
gear-scraping somewhere in the mist indicate
a multi-point turn is in progress. Eventually,

the cause of all this fuss re-appears, complete
with grinning driver. Thats good, isnt it? It
goes all right, doesnt it? What do you think,
then? asks Toby Darwin. Well, we think its
lots of fun. And it certainly does go all right.
Driveway saga
This is remarkable, really, when you consider

what Toby has done. He bought a nonrunning Series I on eBay without even going
to see it, and he stripped and rebuilt it outside
on his driveway without much knowledge of
what to do.
The impetus for this rebuild starts at Tobys
former home. Back then, Toby owned ve
classic Mercedes-Benz cars (plus a modern
Merc), and a non-running 86-inch Land Rover.
I called it The Kraken its from a novel called

The Kraken Wakes. That was the plan, anyway.
We moved house and the garage at the new
place is so small you cant really get a car
inside, and theres only one parking space. So
I had to advertise everything. The Series I was
rst to go. I was hoping it wouldnt.
My idea was just

to get it on the
road, not spend
much on it and
not be bothered
about originality
KEEP IT SIMPLE
AND JUST GET
IT FINISHED!
Toby Darwin cant weld, had little mechanical experience
and didnt even own a Land Rover... but he rebuilt this
WORDS: PETER GALILEE. PHOTOS: JONATHAN JACOB
BEFORE
Heres the eBay photo that

grabbed Tobys attention. It
wasnt a long advert: Series I,
not running, no engine that
sort of thing. I just looked at
the pictures and made my
decision based on them
Toby soon began to get Series I withdrawal

symptoms. Then I saw this one advertised on
eBay and I thought it looked like it needed
a bit of love. I didnt have any money at the
time, but I told my sister Chloe about it and
she was brilliant she said shed buy it for me.
So I bid this was on New Years Eve, but I
wasnt drunk, honestly.
If you say so, Toby. But surely you went to
take a look at what was being offered? After
all, it was only about 60 miles away. Oh no,
I didnt bother with any of that, is Tobys
terrifyingly carefree answer.
I just bought it off eBay and arranged to
have it transported here. I wasnt even at
home when it was delivered they just
dropped it off on my driveway. When I got
home from work it was the rst time Id seen
it. I was quite pleased really it wasn t as bad

as I thought it might be.
Not bad thats a personal point of view.
Toby is denitely a glass-half-full sort of
person, but someone less optimistic might
have found a lot to dislike about this New
Years Eve impulse buy. It was an unnished
project but more un than nished.
Its ner features included no engine,
rusted swivels, seized front axle, rust-blown
leaf spring, mildew-ridden seats, holes in
the cab oor, bulkhead rot, wiring (really
nasty, according to Toby) in a cardboard
box, no useable instruments and not even
an instrument panel. All of this was hogging
the one-car parking space, so Tobys partner
Charlines car had to squeeze half-on and
half-off a footpath.
Then he took off the truck-cab and back

body and put them in his garage added to
stuff already there, they just about lled it.
All the serious work would have to be done
outside. Starting in January
New Years resolution
But Toby had a clear agenda. From the start I

aimed to get it on the road as soon as I could,
because of what had happened with The
Kraken I never got that one done, then I had
to sell it. So with this one my idea was just to
get it on the road, not spend too much on
it, and not be bothered about originality. If
theres anything thats not right, or anything I
dont like, I can always do it later.
He named his new 109-inch Nelly: Its
big and I was going to paint it grey like
CLASSIC LRO RESTORATION

an elephant. So I called it Nelly. Only then I
decided to paint it dark blue...
The chassis was already patched and had
reinforcing under the rear of the longitudinals,
but Toby decided not to disturb any of
that. He cant weld, so he called in a mobile
welder to deal with the front dumb irons.
The bulkhead also sported past repairs too
rough to make really nice, so Toby just told the
welder to ll the gaps.
I needed an engine. And the front axle was
bad something to do with the bearings, I
think, but the swivels were rusty and it seemed
easier to get another. So I bought a pair of
Series II axles from Liverpool and collected a
six-cylinder engine on the same trip.
I went to get them in a Vauxhall Omega
estate. I got the engine rst, then the axles.
They were putting them in with a fork-lift
when the back of the car went right down.
The Mercedes estates Id had have selflevelling suspension and stay level whatever
you put in the back. But the Omega was noseup and tail-down all the way home.
I used the front axle, but the Series II back
axle doesnt t a Series I, so I sold it. By then Id
found that tting a six-cylinder engine would
be too much trouble, so I sold that too. I made
a bit of money to go towards the project.
Back to basics
To keep things simple, Toby decided on an

ex-Series III 2.25-litre petrol engine. I bought
one in the North-East off eBay. It turned out to
be from the same people Id bought the Land
Rover from, so they did me a bit of a deal.
Whats more, it came with a gearbox attached.
Drunk? Not
me honest!
OWNER: TOBY DARWIN
Toby bought this Series I on

eBay in a t of New Years Eve
enthusiasm he claims to have
been sober at the time. He didnt
even go to look at it, just paid the
money and had Nelly delivered.
A recipe for disaster, really.
But thanks to online advice,
some local help and Tobys own
boundless enthusiasm, Nelly is
now back on the road.
By now, the chassis had been dealt with

by hand, by Toby, working evenings and
weekends, outside in all weathers and late
into the night. I kept at it whenever I could,
even in the snow. The hardest part is going
outside and starting. After that its not too bad
if youre wearing warm clothes.
Then the axles went on, with new springs,
dampers and bushes: The bushes were a
nightmare. The front axle Toby had got from
Liverpool didnt need any work, and the
original 109-inch rear axle seemed okay.
Toby worked alone, but wasnt stuck for
advice. I asked questions on forums and
people replied with information. I couldnt
have done it without that.
The engine and gearbox were next but
a Series I clutch linkage is mechanical, and
the Series III gearbox had hydraulics. The
solution: SIIA linkages and bellhousing. But I
was struggling I suffer from arthritis and my
hands were bad. A guy whod been to look at
what I was doing a couple of times took the
gearbox away, did the work and brought it
back. That was really helpful. Hes the service
manager for one of the big main dealerships.
I kept at it
whenever I could,
even in the snow.
The hardest part
is going outside
and starting
Next, the rest of the build-up, brush-painting

along the way. Tobys 109 hadnt been original
when he started, so costs were kept down
by a few more non-standard items such as
later-type mirrors bracketed to the doors with
aluminium angle, aluminium sheet to cover
holes around the pedals, seats from a Smart
roadster, the cheapest rear lights available...
and a door stay made from the strap of a Croc
shoe and a couple of Pozidriv screws.
Nearly there...
By now Tobys project was looking like a Land

Rover again. Thomas, his neighbours little
boy, was constantly asking, Is it nished yet?
Not quite. I cant do wiring, so I looked for
help. A guy called Landy Andy from Hebden
Bridge installed the wiring loom for me.
Lights working, front panels retted and
an MoT pass. Almost exactly two years since
Tobys New Years impulse buy, what to do
with it rst? I went in it to Christmas dinner
with my family. Then it went straight into
everyday use as his only transport.
What do colleagues at work say when he
turns up in it? All the comments have been
positive. I think theyre just glad to see it after
Ive been talking about it for so long!
This 109 is a real hoot, oozing character.
Yes, lots of things arent correct, but rivetcounting can be a sterile exercise. On the
other hand, adaptation and ingenuity allow
for creativity thats what weve got here.
Purists may grumble, but the bodges and
alterations add up to a vehicle with a friendly
appeal. It may be rough around the edges, but
its up and running. Welcome back, Nelly!
TECH SPEC
Model Series I 109in pick-up Year
1957 Chassis number 121700437
Engine 2286cc, petrol, four-cylinder,
overhead-valve Rover Transmission Fourspeed, full synchromesh Series III gearbox;
two-speed transfer box, selectable two/
four-wheel drive, freewheeling hubs
Front axle came

from a Series II
Thanks from Toby to...
Chloe and Matt AndersonDarwin, nances Charline

Saint-Georges, support and
patience Jon Bader, gearbox/
technical help Alan Taphouse,
Wakeeld (07932 468798),
welding series2club.co.uk/
forum, advice Island 4x4
(island4x4.co.uk, 01622 693884),
parts Barry 4x4 (search eBay
as barry4x4, 01446 701630),
parts lrsoc.com/forum, advice
The Series I is now

Tobys daily driver
No beauty but
Nellys great fun
Plenty of space for

heavy spares now
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Think you know everything about the history of Land Rover?

Check out these archive gems from the worlds leading expert
Four-door
thinking...
On December 18, 1968, Rovers

sales department memorably
described the two-door
conguration of the forthcoming
Range Rover as a tragedy, and
said they were convinced there
would be demand for a fourdoor model. These days, that sort
of thing couldnt happen, but
back in the 1960s they didnt get
shown new products until after
the engineers had nished with
them by which time it was too
late to make major changes.
Sales werent wrong, either
and a four-door body became
one of the follow-up projects
soon after the Range Rover had
been introduced. In November
1971, a four-door bodyshell was
created by converting a two-door
type, and the complete vehicle
was ready by April 20 1972,
when it was photographed for
the record. Its similarities to the
production style introduced nine
years later are quite striking so
Mr Monteverdi didnt teach Land
Rover much when he introduced
his four-door in 1979.
Ive always been interested
in this four-door prototypes
Prototype four-doors
identity found at last
identity. The pics showed the

registration YXC 905K, and Ive
found it in the Solihull registration
records. The prototype four-door
was on chassis number 35500301A, and its registration was
issued on March 1, 1972.
So what happened to it? Im
told its body was removed and
put into storage, and the chassis
retted with a two-door body

and sold off. Theres no record of
why the four-door didnt enter
production in the early 1970s,
but the most likely reason is that
Land Rover was struggling to
keep up with two-door orders,
and the last thing needed was
further complication on the
production lines.
DIAL M FOR
MYSTERIOUS
Swiss County
In the October 2014 Roverphile, I
asked about Series III County models
outside the UK, and in the Spring
2015 issue I was wondering about the
1982 UK launch models.
Robert Watson wrote in from
Switzerland to say he owns a lefthand-drive Series III 88in County, with
chassis serial number 168189. So we
now know that the County was sold in
France, Italy and Switzerland. Where
else have readers found them?
Theres always something

new to discover about Land
Rovers, just like this combined
instruments dial (right).
Its on a 1961-model Series
IIA 109 station wagon thats
currently under restoration
numerically the sixth home
market model and I have
never seen another like it.
Where the instrument dial
normally reads Land-Rover,
this one reads long stationwagon; Ive included a
photograph of the standard
type, for comparison.
Back in 1961, of course, Land
Rover was still trying to make
the names of Regular (for the
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Dials with long

station wagon are
in short supply.
Below: normal dial
88in) and Long (for the 109in)

stick in the public mind. They
didnt, of course.
I wonder how many Series
IIA models had this style of
instrument face? Not many, is
my guess. Do you have one?
CLASSIC LRO NOSTALGIA
BOOM BOX
Phil Webber recently picked
up an interesting item of
Land Rover memorabilia, and
asked me if I knew anything
about it. Well, I think I do
but annoyingly I cant pin it
down the way Id like to. So I
wonder if you can help...
A label on Phils nd calls
it an LR-1 Deluxe Portable
Integrated CD Radio Cassette
Recorder, which says all you
need to know. Another label
on it has a December 1999
date, although I cant work
out the country of origin from
the pictures Phil sent. Im in
no doubt that its a genuine
Land Rover accessory, as
the box carries authentic
markings in the style favoured
at the time.
Im sure I have seen one of
these, and I think that was
in the early 2000s during a
visit to the old Land Rover
Collections HQ in Wallingford.
But can I nd it in any of the
catalogues of the time? No, I
cant! But Im sure somebody
out there can tell me about it.
LR-1: curious, and damned ugly
Sherwood Down Under

Your monthly dose of special
edition Range Rovers comes
from Australia this time, and the
focus is on a model called the
Range Rover Sherwood. It was
introduced in late 1992 as a 1993
model, and just 50 were built.
The Sherwood was based on
the Vogue specication, but with
straight-grain American walnut
wood trim and Lightstone leather
upholstery inside, plus cruise
control and a six-speaker stereo
system. On the outside, there
were chrome bumpers and vespoke alloy wheels with gunmetal
Heres an idea for a

dead SIIA thats bar-my
Okay your chassis is shot, the engines seized and
there isnt much alternative to scrapping the poor thing
and moving on. Or is there?
A bar owner in the US found an ingenious new use
for the body of a Series IIA station wagon, as you can
see from this photo. Just like Land Rovers, Im sure the
patrons of this ne establishment are often better when
well oiled.
The picture reached me from Geoff Maeder, and Im
grateful for his agreement to use it here.
grey spokes and polished

rims. Most Sherwoods were in
Brooklands Green, but there were
also some in Aegean Blue and
Aspen Silver. Each front wing had
a special S plate, and there was a
Sherwood decal on the tailgate.
These models helped shift
showroom stocks just before
the LSE reached Australia, and
each one came with a limitededition print of a painting by
Aussie artist Bob Marchant. The
painting had been commissioned
by Rover Australia and showed a
Sherwood in the outback.
Fine American walnut trim (above)
MODERN Roverphile
Nuggets from more recent history
Better than a
cooked one...
This is the
second built
RAW DEFENDER IS THE JEAN GENIE

In July 2005, Land Rover Netherlands
announced the G-Star RAW Defender,
a 110 station wagon prepared in a cobranding exercise with jeans rm G-Star.
The rst vehicle was numbered 3301,
and publicity said that others could be
built if there was demand.
Id always suspected that the vehicle
remained unique, until I stumbled across
this one. Whats particularly interesting
is that it carries the special-edition plate

3302 which suggests that at least two
were made.
This one carries the Dutch registration
plate AM-08-36; I also have a picture
of one registered 24-RX-NT, but I dont
know the registration of the original
vehicle, with number 3301. Can any of
our Dutch readers shed light on the story
of the RAW Defender, please?
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Last year, our panel of judges

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Wed again love to see all models,
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Well choose the 12 best
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Be creative with your shots,

while including all of the vehicle
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Defender 110 in Iceland.

By James Taylor
2015 winner
Discovery 2 Td5. By
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2015 winner
90 TDCi 2.2. By
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HOW TO TAKE A
WINNING PIC!
Get a grip
Think about the sun
Good photography is mostly about knowing where to point the camera and
how to hold it. Make sure the lens is clean and get a rm grip of the camera (or
phone). To keep it steady, lean against a tree or vehicle if you have one handy, or use
a tripod. Most photos will work better in landscape rather than portrait format.
Its not always possible to choose the perfect location but, if possible, try to get
the sun behind you. However well composed the shot is, a blazing sun
streaming into the camera or blotches from Newton Rings will almost certainly
ruin the shot. Avoid telegraph poles growing out of the roof, too!
Dont chop your tail off
There are odd occasions when just a part of a vehicle makes a good photo;
when we are showing details in a story about a vehicle, or a wheel spinning in
a trial, but in general wed much rather see all of it just like you would try to get
your grandmothers hat in a family shoot. Take your time to get it right.
Zoom with your feet

Its always better to move nearer to the vehicle rather than stand miles away
and use maximum zoom, especially if youre using a camera phone these use
digital zoom which just enlarges a section of the original view; not good. Take a few
minutes to nd the best position to get the strongest image you can.
Use the rule of thirds
Variety is the spice of life
In the best photos the subject isnt usually in the centre of the shot, it will be
offset a bit, most commonly horizontally. This is known as the rule of thirds:
imagine a grid breaking the scene into nine rectangles, centre your subject on one of
the grid lines and let the scenery ll the rest.
Move around the vehicle for different views and/or move the vehicle. It looks
much better if we can see two sides of your Land Rover, and try getting a shot
from low down too. It is often difficult to see how good a photo is on the little screen
on the back of your camera, so take a few of each shot one could be a winner! LRO
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The best Land Rover technical know-how in the business
HOW HARD?
Where relevant, weve rated the difficulty level

of workshop jobs from one spanner (beginner)
to ve spanners (expert), to give you an idea of
what youre letting yourself in for!
STAY SAFE
When working on your Land Rover, you should always

Wear boots with reinforced toecaps
Use disposable or mechanics gloves
Wear safety specs to guard against stray
sparks and harmful liquids
Wear clean overalls. They dont just smell better
oily ones are bad for your skin and catch re more easily
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The Big Project:

Discovery 2
JPs new motor gets the

suspension sorted and
an autobox oil change
132
New Project!
Rally Freelander
Were going rallying. And

we start by giving our
Freelander a full check
136
Improve classics
fuelling
Solve fuel problems on

your classic Land Rover
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136
Fit a Swingaway
wheel carrier
How to take a weight off

your Defenders door
144
Fitting a Lazer
Lamps grille
Improve your Defenders

night visibility and looks
146
132
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VEHICLES IN THIS
ISSUES WORKSHOP
Series I
p147, p150
Series III
p148, p149
One Ten
p149
Defender 90
p140, p144
Defender 110
p146
Freelander 1
p132, p148
Freelander 2
p148
Discovery 1
p150
Discovery 2
p128, p147, p149
Discovery 3
p150
Discovery 4
p146
Range Rover P38
p148
Range Rover L322
p147
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Rolling project
Diagnostic kit is
needed to recalibrate
rear suspension
HOW LONG?
Replacing rear
suspension height
sensors, around
two hours
Autobox oil
and lter change,
three hours
HOW MUCH?
Rear suspension
height sensors,
35.99 each
Rear suspension
calibration blocks,
199 pair
Britpart Lynx
diagnostics
interface, 325
Auto transmission
service kit, 17.99
STC Ravenol
semi-synthetic ATF,
15.99/litre (15
litres required)
HOW HARD?
THE BIG
PROJECT
Part 3
DISCOVERY 2
ROLLING REFURB
WORDS: JOHN PEARSON. PHOTOS: TOM CRITCHELL
The masterplan
Editor-in-chief John Pearson bought this 2002
Discovery 2 Td5 as an everyday vehicle, freeing
up his ex-G4 Challenge Defender for adventures.
The Disco came with a service history and a wad
of dealer invoices detailing past repairs. Its
sound, yet inevitably there are jobs that need
doing. Britparts Steve Grant gave it a going-over,
looking for faults and now were xing them. Last
issue we cured an engine oil leak, replaced the
rear suspension bump stops and Watts linkage.
Whats next?
Replacing the badly worn camshaft we discovered
when xing the engine oil leak last time.
Suspension and
autobox fixes
New height sensors and a transmission service
he rst job this issue is to t two

new height sensors for the rear
air suspension. These relatively
imsy devices are prone to breaking at
the bottom joint, but fortunately are
straightforward to replace.
You do, however, need to use an
electronic diagnostic unit like Britparts
Lynx system to recalibrate the suspension
height. You also need a pair of suspension
calibration blocks for this process (step 9).
Our other job this time is to change the
automatic transmission uid and lter.
Doing this as a DIY job will only allow
you to change around 40% of the uid
in the box. This is denitely better than
not changing the uid, and will make a
difference to the way the box performs.
But if you want to have most of the uid
changed it does mean visiting a dealer with

a device like the Wynns Transerve machine
that Britparts Steve Grant uses.
The horribly black transmission uid
that came out of the D2 suggests that it
hadnt been changed for ages. And the
gearchanges are so much smoother now.
Tools and kit used

Spanners and sockets, screwdrivers, pliers,
torque wrench, Torx 27 tool, jack and axle stands,
Lynx diagnostics interface (and laptop computer),
suspension calibration blocks, penetrating oil.
Safety advice
Use axle stands when jacking up the vehicle,
wear eye protection when working underneath.
The Expert Steve Grant

Steve is Britparts chief technician. He owns a modied Defender 110 double-cab
and Series IIA Lightweight. Steve is also spannerman on the rapid MSA British Cross
Country Championship Land Rover raced by Britpart MD Paul Myers.
Britpart, The Grove, Craven Arms,

Shropshire SY7 8DA, England
HEIGHT SENSORS
Things that can go wrong
First disconnect the battery
Undo the connector
As you can see, our rear supension height sensor

had broken at the bottom pivot. The rubbers can
also split, the arm can seize and there can be electrical
issues with the connector, according to Steve Grant.
You need to disconnect the battery before starting

work on the height sensors, otherwise it could
activate and drop the supension when you disconnect
the electrical socket and possibly crush your arm.
Take care not to damage the electrical connector

when undoing. Clean debris from around both of
its securing clips (one each side) before undoing. Check
connector terminals and replace if they are corroded.
Remove bottom nut and bolt
Undo the top fixings
Heres the new on
Our broken sensor pulled straight off the bottom

mounting, but the securing nut and bolt still have
to be undone. Its a good idea to give them a
wire-brushing and dousing with penetrating oil rst.
You need a 7mm socket to undo the two top

xings, then the unit can be lifted away. These
can corrode in the housing, so in a worst-case scenario
you might have to cut off the bolt heads to get it out.
Replacement height sensor looks more sturdy

around the lower mounting and should last
longer. Inset pic shows how the original had broken.
Were tting new bolts instead of the rusty old ones.
Fit the new sensor
On with the bottom fixing
Calibrating suspension height
Its a good idea to apply copper grease to the

xing bolts. Fit top two unit securing bolts rst,
taking care not to overtighten them. You really wouldnt
want to shear off one of them inside the new sensor.
Ret the electrical connector, applying a smear of

silicone grease to help it slide on easily. Then the
bottom nut and bolt can go on. Again, apply copper
grease to make tting and potential removal easier.
Steve will be calibrating the suspension height,

using a Lynx diagnostics interface unit. For this
job he also needs a pair of axle spacer blocks, which are
tted between the rear axle and chassis, as shown.
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Plug in the Lynx
Its all done electronically
Adjusting the height
The Britpart Lynx diagnostics interface unit is

plugged into the OBD (on-board diagnostics) port
under the drivers side dashboard and then connected
to Steves Windows-based laptop ready for action.
Steve can now use the Lynx system to raise the

suspension to allow the blocks shown in pic 9 to
be tted, after which he lowers the suspension. Hes
previously made sure that the tyre pressures are okay.
12 suspension height. As you can see, theres a
marginal difference between each side, but when we

measure the height to the wheelarches its spot-on.
Adaptor pipes for oil change
Out with the air filter
Off with the quick-fit pipe
With the suspension sorted were now going to

change the ZF automatic transmission uid and
lter. Steves made up these adaptor pipes so he can
easily tap into the transmission oil cooler pipework.
The air lter housing has to come out to provide

sufficient access to the oil cooler pipes. First job is
to remove the top, which is held by clips, remove the
lter element then undo and take out the housing.
15 cooler is held on by a quick-t fastener. Just pull it

back and the pipe should come off. When retting,
make sure it has gone on properly they can come off.
Connect the extension pipe
Add the flushing additive
Wynns Transerve machine
Steves extension pipe clips into the original oil

pipe, so that ushing additive can be added (see
next pic). When this is done, his pipes are used to
connect the Wynns ushing machine into the system.
Steve extends a pipe with some hose to make life

easier when pouring in the ushing additive. Its
still a job that needs patience, but is worthwhile to
really clean out the system ready for the fresh new uid.
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The next step is to use the system to calibrate the
AUTOBOX SERVICE
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The supply pipe to the automatic transmission oil
If you want to change 90 per cent of the uid not
who has one of these. It ushes for 10 mins, then

removes the old uid and lls with fresh stuff.
Drain the box
Save it in a clean container
Off with the sump
Next job is to change the lter, which is reached

by removing the sump. Undo the ller plug rst
shown here then the drain plug (next pic). This does
mean that youre draining out fresh transmission uid.
Unfortunately its not a good idea to change the

lter when theres mucky oil in the box. It must
be clean. But you could save the oil that comes out of
the sump into a perfectly clean container and re-use it.
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around the perimeter. Treat them gently when undoing
you really dont want the hassle of shearing one off.
Remove the filter
New seals in place
Clean the sump
Undo the three Torx 27 bolts and remove the old

lter. The yellow pick-up needs cleaning and
transferring to the new lter. Oil will continue to drip
from the transmission, so keep a drain tray in place.
Britparts automatic transmission service kit

comes complete with the new lter, sump gasket
and two seals that t on to the lter. Remember to
lubricate both seals with a smear of transmission uid.
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bottom of the sump, the job of which is to collect
metallic particles. Next t the sump gasket in place.
Fit the new filter
Refit the sump
Top up the fluid level
Steve next ts the new lter in place and torques

the Torx bolts to 6lb ft. Next job is to clean the
mating face where the sump locates with clean cloth,
making sure you dont leave any debris or uff on it.
The sump can now go on, making sure that the

gasket has remained in place. Note that the
spacers on the corner bolts are different. Tighten all of
the bolts in an even pattern, then torque to 6lb ft.
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The next step is to take off the sump. This is
The sump needs a thorough degreasing before
The uid level will need topping up several times,
circulate the oil. The end result is to have the engine

running with uid just dribbling out of the ller. LRO
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FREELANDER CHALLENGE
Inspection and planning

Part 1: Were going rallying with our Freelander, but first we need to prep
WORDS: BEN FIELD
few years ago we rebuilt a derelict

K-series Freelander with the help of
Britpart. Since then the vehicle has
had a few adventures, but the feeling was
that the Freelander had never really found
its niche in the LRO eet.
Now it has. Our Freelander is going to be
transformed over the next few months into
Freelander Challenge spec. Co-founder of
the Freelander Challenge, Chris Ratter, is
going to be our build mentor and provide
workshop space and skill from his Xceed
Motorsport base in Cheshire.
The plan is to convert the Freelander into
basic Challenge spec, adding in a handful
of options as we go. Rest assured there
will be no expensive suspension set-ups or

plumbed-in halon re extinguishers. Dont
forget well be competing in this vehicle,
and we really dont want to be accused of
having all the gear and no idea.
The rst stage of the Freelanders
transformation is to check over the whole
vehicle, pointing out the areas that need
attention, uprating or removing before the
vehicle can assume Challenge spec.
Tools we used
A range of metric spanners and sockets
Safety advice
The propshaft and VCU assembly is heavy and
unwieldy get help to position it before securing
with a couple of bolts
The Expert Chris Ratter

Chris has been part of the motorsport scene since the early 1980s, competing as a
driver and navigator. He has been equally successful as a service manager and now
runs Xceed Motorsport in Cheshire, serving off-road and competition machinery.

USEFUL INFO
Xceed Motorsport:
01565 722806
The Freelander Challenge:
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HOW LONG?
The inspection and

VCU ret took a day
HOW MUCH?
Nil these checks
just cost us our time
HOW HARD?
The Freelander Challenge

The Freelander Challenge was devised by offroad training guru Selwyn Kendrick and Xceed
Motorsports Chris Ratter. The challenge runs on
the same bill, and courses, as the British Cross
Country Championship (BCCC) and shares the
same key sponsor, Britpart.
The Freelander Challenge has been designed
from the outset to be an affordable form of
motorsport. The parts to convert a Freelander 1
into a basic Freelander Challenge vehicle cost
1700. That includes an FIA-approved roll cage,
seats (146), heavy-duty mud aps (70) and a
re extinguisher (72).
Competitors can pick from a very long list of
options to improve their vehicles further. There
are some high numbers on the list for the ultraserious (adjustable gas dampers and springs
at 6600 a set, for example), but more popular
choices include all-terrain tyres (from 360 a set)
and a sump guard (492).
Petrol and diesel Freelanders* are both eligible

for the Freelander Challenge. But with prices
of the petrol-powered K-series vehicles being
so low, these make up the bulk of the existing
Challenge eld. Underbonnet mods begin
and end with an optional improved air lter.
Theres a section in the rules that allows drivers
to demand (and t) the ECU of another vehicle
recording good times. This prevents owners
sneaking a remapped ECU into their vehicle.
Points are taken from the best four rounds
of the six official BCCC meetings. This means
Challenge drivers dont even need to attend
the further-ung events, which brings down
costs. Alternatively, drivers can compete in all
six events and simply drop their two worstscoring rounds.
* Freelander 2s are eligible to take part in the
Challenge but, with values still quite high,
nobody has entered one yet.
Soon our Freelander will look
like this. But with more doors
PHOTO: SONGASPORT
We aim to be doing this a lot

faster hold on to your hats
Cut out the cut-out
Identify the earth
ABS and airbags
The fuel cut-out switch is designed to stop the

fuel pump in the event of a crash. The rough
terrain the Freelander will experience on the Challenge
will have this switch cutting the fuel all the time. The
solution? Take off the wires and join them together.
Marshals and safety teams need to know where

the earth lead is so they can isolate the electrics
in an emergency. This lead will be taped up in yellow
for easy identication. The basic Challenge conversion
includes an externally mounted battery cut-off switch.
ABS makes the brake uid boil on some stages.

Some competitors just remove the F7 fuse for the
event, but putting a switch in the circuit is a better idea.
The dashboard will be coming out to t the roll cage, so
removing the F36 fuse will isolate the airbags.
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Air filter options
Strut top checks
Look underneath
A foam air-lter can be tted in place of the

standard part, and Chris suggests removing the
aircon unit to reduce drag on the engine. All
high-tension components such as plug leads and the
distributor cap need to be in top condition or replaced.
The suspension strut tops can develop cracks on

Freelanders that have led a hard life. Chris always
inspects this area carefully with a powerful work light.
The spot-welds on the strut housing can break open,
so check them all the way down.
This stain on the front crossmember and the

sump cover could be the greasy residue from a
failed CV joint the Freelander suffered recently, or it
could be an engine or gearbox oil leak. This needs
checking, and remedying, before we go much further.
Sump cover off
IRD support bracket
Give the dog a new bone
Well replace the standard sump cover with an

Xceed Motorsport aluminium part, so taking it off
to look underneath saves work later. Once off, the
engine gearbox and intermediate reduction drive (IRD)
are leak-free, leaving the CV joint the most likely culprit.
The standard IRD support bracket is ne for

on-road use but too weak for sustained off-road
action. Chris recommends removing and reinforcing the
bracket a much cheaper solution than a brand-new
IRD, should it break during competition.
The condition of this tie bar (called the dog bone)

determines how much the engine, gearbox and
IRD move. Even minimal wear here can lead to 50mm
of play at the IRD/propshaft joint enough to pop the
joint and lose drive to the rear wheels.
Checking play
Exhaust checks
A more radical solution
Chris uses a bar to check play at the dog bone;

this one needs changing. Xceed recommends that
only an original equipment specication replacement is
tted. Freelander dog bone may be enough to order
the part, but KKH102260 is the official number.
The exhaust systems condition is checked from

the manifold to the back box. Its ne, but it has
the common Freelander complaint of being particularly
low-hanging. An effective solution is to tighten jubilee
clips around the rubbers, lifting the system in a ash.
12 vehicles at Xceed, this one offers a clever take on
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Among the assembled Freelander Challenge
exhaust clearance problems. The system runs partly

through the interior (neatly boxed in for safety) and out
through a drain hole in the oor.
Better braking
Diff mounts
Towbar
Although this is a perfectly acceptable brake pipe

repair, the difficult terrain and extra abuse the
Freelander will face on Challenge events could cause
the pipe to fail. This, and a corroded pipe, will be
replaced before the rst event.
Chris inspects the rear differential mounts for

play. These are ne. A properly located diff and
reliable four-wheel drive are essential. The observant
among you may already have noticed that the
Freelander is missing its propshaft. Well get to that.
15 and rear is very useful on a competition vehicle.

This tow bar can stay put just in case the Freelander
ends up in a ditch. The electrics arent needed and will
be disconnected another thing not to go wrong.
In a flap
Try these
Tyre choices
The standard Freelander mudaps are a study in

neatness and work reasonably well on the road.
However, theyre useless for competition and this
necessitates the only essential external bodywork
modication for the Freelander Challenge...
These mega mudaps are designed to stop the

Freelander hurling rocks and gravel. This photo
also shows another smart mod no locking wheelnuts
on the wheels. Wheel changes can be frequent, and a
missing locking nut adaptor is very frustrating.
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A good, solid point to attach a tow rope to front
You can run in the Freelander Challenge with
235/75 R15 gives a slight increase in ground clearance

over standard tyres (195/80 R15) and the tread pattern
is far better suited to rough ground.
NEXT
ISSUE
Fitting FIAapproved six-point
roll cage
Remove sunroof
Strip out cabin
Refit prop and VCU
Sunroofs arent allowed on competition vehicles

all that glass above you in a vehicle that could
end up on its roof isnt advisable. Xceed replaces the
glass with an aluminium panel. Film will be applied to
all side windows to prevent them shattering in a crash.
The interior will be removed to t the roll cage.

Most of it, dash aside, wont be going back in.
Gas-lled dampers (not that well be tting them on
our budget) have to be covered for comp use, so these
rear strut covers are removed and kept on the shelf.
Our Freelander arrived at Xceed in two-wheel

drive. Wed removed the prop and viscous
coupling unit (VCU) when it displayed symptoms of a
seized VCU. Chris inspects the VCU and says its ne, so
he and Rick Nixon ret it along with the prop. LRO
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How to
HOW LONG?
One to two hours
HOW MUCH?
Most of the
checks are free

Carb service kits
from 12
Fuel lter
assembly NRC9786
and pipes: around
45
HOW HARD?
Tim Battley gets to work

on his carb orchestra
Sort classic fuelling faults

Neil Watterson finds how easily most fuel-related problems can be solved
uel systems on classic Land Rovers

arent terribly complex. There are no
electronics to throw up issues and the
units are fairly robust so why do so many
owners suffer with fuelling problems?
Make sure your ignition is working
correctly and the timing is spot-on before
trouble-shooting fuel issues, advises
Tim Battley, from the British 4x4 Centre
(british4x4centre.co.uk), then work
methodically through the system.
Most of the problems are related to dirt
and debris in the fuel system blocking pipes
and carburettor jets.
Fortunately, Land Rover provides
exploded diagrams of the carburettors in
its workshop manuals Original Technical
Publications DVDs LTP3001 (Series) and
LTP3002 (Range Rover Classic) are available

from most parts suppliers. And carburettor
rebuild kits are still readily available.
The fuel itself can cause problems. Ideally,
you want to keep your tank full to reduce
the likelihood of it rusting, says Tim, but it
can go off, reducing performance so dont
leave it long in your tank.
Ethanol in modern fuel can attack plastics
and rubbers used in older fuel systems,
so look out for perished parts and replace
them with ethanol-safe components.
Fuel can also harbour bacteria, so Tim

uses Wynns Fuel Biocide (13, wynns.
uk.com). Ultimately, using fuel, rather than
letting it sit, will be better in the long run.
What more excuse do you need!
Safety advice
Wear safety goggles when working under the
Land Rover Wash any fuel off your skin straight
away Dont smoke while looking for fuel leaks
The Expert Tim Battley

Tim has worked on Land Rovers and Range Rovers at the family-run British 4x4
Centre (british4x4centre.co.uk) for 35 years, manufacturing his own parts where
originals are no longer available. He drives a 1998 300Tdi Defender 110 hard top.

FUEL LINES
Top up your tank
Probe pick-up pipes
Replace changeover switch
Fuel in tanks can sweat, causing rust that falls to

the bottom of the tank and can be drawn into the
fuel line. Keeping the tank full reduces the problem
but fuel goes off over time, so its Catch 22. If you ever
needed an excuse to drive your classic more, this is it!
Early pick-up pipes had a gauze lter on the end

a mixed blessing because, although it kept
muck out, it also blocked easily. All pick-up pipes can
become blocked with dirt (especially if you use fuel
from jerry cans) use a ne rod to check its clear.
This is a notorious problem on military vehicles.

The cork gasket inside the changeover switch
collapses, blocking the fuel line. Most damage occurs
when the switch is turned without any fuel in it. Its part
number NRC5364 and costs around 10.
FUEL PUMPS AND FILTERS
Fit new retaining clips
Clean fuel pump terminals
De-gunk built-in filters
Like any pipe on a Land Rover, the fuel line should

be securely clipped to the chassis, bodywork or
engine. If its not secure it will vibrate and chafe,
eventually splitting, with potentially disastrous
consequences. Replace any missing or damaged clips.
The pumps on V8 and six-cylinder engines build

pressure as soon as theyre switched on, so they
pump rapidly to start with then slow to a regular tick.
The electrical connections need to be good to cope with
this, so remove the connectors and clean the terminals.
The end cover of the lter has a bayonet tting.

Use a spanner to rotate the end a quarter of a
turn and remove the cover. Theres a gauze lter inside
the pump. Remove the lter and clean it thoroughly.
Replace the lter and cover and check pump operation.
Sand contact breakers
Free sticking solenoid
Get rid of sediment
Contacts on low-pressure electric fuel pumps on

Series Is can fur up. Remove the cover and clean
the contact breakers with emery paper. Or you can
convert the contact breakers to points-free operation
(sucarb.co.uk) good for vehicles not used often.
A swift tap with a screwdriver handle may free a

sticking solenoid, returning the pump to service,
but reoccurring problems need investigating. A gauze
lter is built into the fuel inlet remove the pipe and
undo the union to access it.
2.25 engines use a mechanical lift pump with

attached sediment bowl. Loosen the nut on the
clip, remove the bowl and clean out any sediment. A
gauze lter is in the top of the housing remove this
and clean it as well.
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How to
SOLEX CARBS (SERIES I & SII)
Replace damaged pump
Install an in-line filter
Clear float needle
Two valves are built into the mechanical pump,

which will fail if these are damaged or blocked or
if the diaphragm is split. Rebuild kits are available, but
Tim doesnt use them: Theyre time-consuming and
aggravating compared to the cost of a new pump.
An in-line lter will signicantly reduce blocked

jet problems, a particular issue on Zenith carbs.
Many people t a plastic lter, above the hot exhaust
manifold. A better solution is to t the V8/six-cylinder
housing NRC9786 (around 30) with replaceable lter.
12 and grime prevents the oat needle from shutting

off the fuel supply. Remove the top cover and check
that the needle restricts the supply properly by blowing
through the inlet with the needle pushed up.
Change worn diaphragm
Leave emulsion tube alone
Clean inlet pipe filter
The accelerator pump has a diaphragm hidden in

the square section of the carburettor. If it fails
youll experience poor acceleration. Unclip the linkage
and unscrew the four screws from the end and replace
the diaphragm if necessary.
In your enthusiasm you may be tempted to strip

the entire carburettor but dont try removing the
screw from the emulsion tube. Its very fragile and the
amount of force needed to remove the screw will break
the tube, rendering the carburettor useless.
15 carburettors (this one is from a later 2.25 engine).
10
13
11
14
The carbs will allow too much fuel through if dirt
Theres a gauze lter on the inlet pipe on Solex
Undo the bolt and remove the banjo complete with the
gauze, making a note of which order the seals go.
Clean the gauze thoroughly and replace.
ZENITH CARB (SII & SIII)
Replace worn O-ring
Diagnose float issues
Fit a new valve needle
A large O-ring between the two halves of the

carburettor can deteriorate over time and allow
fuel to leak out or air to be drawn in. A new O-ring is
supplied with the overhaul kit, so if yours has failed
give the carburettor a full makeover.
The fuel shut-off valve has oats that pivot on a

bar. If the pivot holes become enlarged the
needle wont stop the fuel properly. Floats can also
suffer on LPG-fuelled engines they rest on the bottom
and the vibration wears the base away.
18 wear marks on the shut-off valve needle. When
16
17

Well-used Zenith carbs will display signicant
worn, fuel will continue to be pumped through,

over-fuelling the engine. A new needle is supplied with
the rebuild kit 605092 (around 15).
Check venturi O-ring
Free-off accelerator pump
Butterfly spindle wear
A large O-ring over the venturi prevents fuel from

leaking from the base of the carburettor into the
inlet manifold. It wont seal properly if its incorrectly
tted, damaged or if dirt is trapped behind it, which
inevitably leads to engine over-fuelling.
The accelerator pump should be free-moving, but

lack of use may gum it up and reduce the
amount of movement. If so, you wont get the instant
hit of fuel into the engine when you accelerate, making
progress lethargic.
21 buttery spindle is quite common. Although it
19
20
Excessive wear in the carburettor housing at the
only affects the fuelling slightly, it means youll struggle

to get it to idle properly. If its bad, the carb is scrap
unless you can nd a machine shop to sleeve it.
STROMBERG CARB (V8 & 2.6)
WEBER CARB (2.25 PETROL)
Flatten warped casings
Replace piston diaphragm
Examine inlet filter
Some bases (and bodies) arent actually at, so it

can be difficult to get a good seal between top
and bottom, or the base and the manifold. Strip the
carb, glue some emery paper to a at surface, and
gently sand until its properly at.
The piston on a Stromberg carburettor uses a

diaphragm, which should be considered a service
item. Remove the cover and ease out the piston its
only held in place with four screws. Make sure you oil
the dashpot when retting.
24 This houses a small, plastic-ended gauze lter
22
23
Undo the large bolt under the carbs inlet pipe.
which can get blocked if you dont have an inline lter

in front of it. Remove it, then clean or replace it. If there
is no pre-lter (see step 11), t one.
AIR LEAKS
Unblock idle jet
Replace the spacer
Inspect carbs lower pipes
The other potential problem area on a Weber

carburettor is the main idle jet on the back of the
body, which can get blocked. The idle jet needs to be
taken out, cleaned and replaced. This shouldnt affect
the idle screw settings at the base of the carburettor.
Between the inlet manifold and the carburettor

there should be a plastic spacer that can crack
with age and allow air in, affecting the air/fuel mix.
Look for ne lines in the block and replace if necessary,
together with new gaskets.
27 they vacuum advance pipes or emission controls
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Any pipes leading to the base of the carb be
need to be sound. No replacement parts are available

for the crankcase emission valve, but you can make a
new diaphragm from an old inner tube. LRO
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Fitting guide
HOW LONG?
Around one hour
HOW MUCH?
Mantec spare
wheel carrier
214-SWCDEF, 240,
mantec.co.uk
HOW HARD?
DEFENDER
Frasers king of the

rear swing carriers
Swingaway wheelset-up
Take a load off and see how its done Fraser shows us how to fit one
ticking the spare wheel on the rear

door of the Defender was a bright
idea by the bods at Land Rover, but
its taken its toll on many back doors.
With the door shut it is not so much of a
problem but over time the hinges start to
Youll need
Thread lock, additional M12 spacers (if tted
with NAS step)
Tools used
Comprehensive metric spanner and socket set
Drill with a 6mm and 10.5mm bit
give and the frame of the door itself can

suffer. Add in an extra kilo of wheel weight
with an oversized tyre on a heavy-duty
wheel rim, and youre asking for trouble.
Thankfully theres an easy solution, and
although youre looking at more than
200, thats cheaper than a new rear door,
hinges and a paint job. Fitting is simple but
a lot of folks make it harder for themselves
by tightening everything up before its
all in place. The key is to leave everything

loose to allow it all to go into place easily
and then bolt it all up after.
As with most accessories, you get what
you pay for. There are cheaper carriers that
work as well, but the nish lets them down
with some showing corrosion, or wear in
the pivots, after just a few months. The
Mantec seems to outlast most examples
Ive come across when working on refurbs.
The Expert Fraser Barsby

As well as a committed Land Rover nut, overlanding acionado and off-roading
lover, Fraser is the boss of Rugged Guide 4x4. In the latter capacity, his stock in trade
is custom-building Defenders, so he gets to practise a lot!

Lower bracket
Drill position
Upper bracket
Slide the horizontal captive plate into the rear

crossmember and loosely t the bracket into
place using the existing holes. Offer the vertical captive
plate into place and t remaining two bolts. Make sure
it is all loose. An extra pair of hands is useful here.
Drill inward-most rivet on the capping above door

hinge with a 6mm bit. Drill out with 10.5mm bit.
Offer bracket into position and push xing bolt through
the hole. Ensure bracket is horizontal with right angle
edge nearest door. Mark and drill second hole.
With help holding the bracket in place on the

outside, loosely x upper bracket into position
using the captive plate on the inside. If panoramic glass
is tted as shown here youll need to space the bracket
away from the body slightly to avoid damaging glass.
Door bracket
Mount ram
Swing arm
On later Td5 and TDCi rear doors you can mount

the door plate easily using existing holes from the
standard rear wheel carrier. Remove internal door
handle and prise off the plastic cover, retaining the
clips. If tting to an older-type door, jump to step 5.
Bolt the ram on to the door plate (off the vehicle

for earlier doors). These need to be tightened. For
older vehicles you need to t the arm to the ram and
plate and then mark the mounting holes with the door
shut and the plate level.
Offer the swing arm into position rst without any

of the washers/spacers to check everything is in
line. Drop bolts through to temporarily secure it to the
mounts. If you struggle, offer it up in the open position,
moving brackets up or down until it ts into place.
Fixing arm
Connect arm
Tighten up
One at a time, lift the bolts out while supporting

the arm and slide in the spacers the thin metal
spacer at the top and the nylon one below. A little
wiggle should help them locate. Drop the bolt through
and t a washer and Nyloc nut. Do not tighten.
To connect the arm to the ram (when mounted on

the door), remove outer nut on the ram. With
door closed and arm closed against it, open door and
manoeuvre arm until the threaded end extends through
hole in the arm. Secure with the nut and threadlock.
With it all in place and the door closed, tighten

xings. Keep door closed while tightening. Start
with the two mounting brackets. Next tighten the two
hinge bolts and door plate bolts. Have someone on the
inside so you can keep the door closed for these. LRO
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The LRO Defender has been
a stalwart on the eet for
15 years. Primarily used as
a greenlaner these days, it
also competes in an array
of competitions and enjoys
outings at off-road sites. Its
powered by an ex-Discovery
300Tdi coupled to a 4-speed
auto box, torque-biasing and
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HOW LONG?
1 hour 30 mins
HOW MUCH?
Stainless steel
mesh grille kit,

254
(2x) ST-4 hybrid
driving lights, 456
Defender air-con
grille frame, 156
HOW HARD?
Daniel test ts the
new grille and lights
DEFENDER
Fit a Lazer Lamps grille
Adding extra front illumination is easy with this kit, finds Neil Watterson
ow do you t additional lights to

your Defender if you dont want
to make holes in the bodywork or
bumper? Fit them in a grille instead.
This stainless steel grille and driving
lamp kit from Lazer Lamps (lazerlamps.
com, 01992 677374) removes the need to
harm your bodywork it ts the existing
grille frame. The black stainless steel frame
is made in the UK by Zunsport and takes
lights from Lazer Lamps 4-LED range, so
you can t the ST-4 (driving lights, the ones
we tted), or RS-4 (driving and daytime
running lights). All are E-marked and the
only difference when tting comes when
wiring in the DRLs on the RS-4 versions.
The grille is designed to t straight on
if you have the deeper front grille tted
to Defenders with air conditioning and a
single fan. If your Defender is older, like

ours, you can t a later air-con frame.
If you are swapping from old-style to new,
youll also need a pair of frame brackets.
Replacements are available, but as theyre
hidden behind the grille we just made
some up theyre just bent pieces of metal.
The grille is designed to have the lights at
the bottom, but as our gearbox oil cooler
is in the way (our 90 is an automatic), we
turned the grille. This meant we also had
to adjust the position of the horn slightly,
rotating the bracket to clear the lights.
The grille was tted at Nene Overland

(neneoverland.co.uk, 01733 380687), and
its a fairly straightforward installation. You
may have to check the alignment of the
lights when dark to ensure theyre pointing
correctly. Then go out and enjoy!
Tools and kit needed

Metric spanners and sockets Soldering iron
No. 2 and No. 3 Phillips screwdrivers Cable
ties Drill and drill bits Flexible conduit
The Expert Daniel Boardman

Daniel has worked for Nene Overland for three years and is happiest kitting out
vehicles for expeditions anything from the electrics to suspension. He doesnt drive
a Land Rover, but one day he wants to drive across America in a Defender.

Remove the front grille
Remove the lights
Loosen the top screws
The original slatted grille is attached to the front

panel with eight No.3 Phillips screws. Theyre
screwed into plastic inserts, so should come out cleanly.
Sometimes the inserts can spin if thats the case you
may have to get pliers behind to hold them in place.
Were taking the feed for the relay switching the

driving lights from the main beam on the
headlights, so we have to remove the headlights. The
indicators and sidelights come off rst, followed by the
screws attaching the light surround, then the headlight.
The top of our front panel was pinched between

the wings and radiator panel, so we loosen the
bolts slightly to allow it to be pulled out. There are two
lower bolts (see step 8) which also need to be
loosened. Theyre tricky to reach behind the wings.
Remove the top screws
Locate the relay
Find the headlight feed
Screws hold the top of the front panel in place.

Undo them, then lift the front panel out of the
way. As were mounting the lights at the top of the
grille (because our gearbox oil cooler is in the way),
we also have to move the horn and bracket.
Daniel prefers to t the relay out of (most) harms

way in the battery box under the passenger seat.
He drills a pilot hole and xes the relay in place with a
self-tapping screw. He feeds the cables into some split
exible conduit to protect it and runs them to the front.
Were taking the feed to operate the relay from

one of the cables on the nearside headlight. After
double-checking that its right, Daniel cuts the blue/
white cable and solders the relay feed to it. He uses
heat shrink to protect the cable from short circuits.
Build up the grille
Fit the brackets for front panel
Connect up and fit the grille
You can buy the grille with lights already tted at

the bottom. I want the lights at the top, so we
turn them over. The grille is supplied with extra xings
to secure it upside down, so the lights are turned over
and the grille is xed to the new front panel.
If you are tting a new air-con front youll need

brackets to mount the panel. You can buy them
theyre part no. MTC6332 but as they cost a tenner
each and are just small bent and drilled pieces of metal,
you can get away with making your own. Which we do.
Daniel connects the cables to the lights and then

attaches the cables to the battery to test the
lights. The cables are secured and the new front end is
attached using the screws along the top and two down
the side to the new brackets. Now, bring on the dark!
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DISCOVERY 4
Please help me solve D4 wheel alignment woes

I am hoping you can
shed some light on a
problem I have
encountered regarding wheel
alignment.
I took my 2012 Discovery 4
HSE to a well-respected wheel
alignment specialist because
the steering wheel wasnt
level when travelling in a
straight line: Id also noticed
some scrubbing on the tyres
inside edges. Ive taken the
vehicle back to the main
dealer several times to x
the steering wheel but they
havent sorted it, saying it is a
common fault with the D4.
The alignment check
showed that some
measurements were well
outside of the specied range,
in particular the front and

rear camber angles, but they
couldnt adjust it because a
kit is required.
How difficult is it to adjust
the camber? I dont want to
spend money on new tyres if
theyre going to wear quickly
because of poor alignment.
Reg Goodrum, Nottingham
Not every alignment
specialist has the
equipment to carry out
accurate four-wheel alignments.
Even if you nd one that does,
make sure it has experienced
staff who know how to use the
equipment properly.
Im not suggesting the
company youve used falls in to
this category, simply that you
Newer and currentmodel specialist
carry out checks rather than just

assume everything is ne.
I know of tyre tters who,
without the necessary specialist
knowledge, unknowingly
round-off the adjusting eggshaped bolt/washers; the result
is that the vehicle then cant be
aligned correctly unless these
parts are replaced.
If theres any play in any
of the bars or rods, or if the
adjusting washers on the bolts
are spinning or loose, alignment
will certainly be out. Some Land
Rover dealers will say theres
an acceptable level of play,
especially in the suspension arm
bushes. I say that any play will
ultimately lead to premature
wear on the edges of the tyres.
David Long
Four-wheel alignment
must be entrusted to an
experienced specialist
JULIAN
GILLING
Range Rover Classic
and P38 specialist
PETER
GALILEE
Series I technical
expert/historian
HARRY
HOLTOM
Tyre and
wheel specialist
STEVE
JONES
Electrical specialist
DAVE
SMITH
Engine troubleshooting guru
ANDREW
VARRALL
Suspension/
Discovery specialist
CHRIS
BISHOP
Range Rover Classic
specialist
DEFENDER 110
Blowing head gasket is causing 110 V8s ping

Can you help identify a strange noise
coming from my 110? The vehicle
started life as a 2.5 diesel but now has
a Range Rover V8 3.5 carb engine. Its been
running ne but, about a month ago, it started
to make a noise like a metallic, springy
pinking. My local garage has checked it out

Shropshire SY7 8DA, England.
but cant nd where its coming from. Have

you any suggestions?
Roger Miles, Harlow, Essex
V8s have a thin tin head gasket and it
makes a tinny ping when blowing so I
think thats whats wrong. Dave Smith
YEFs hard-working
Disco 2 may benet
from engine remap
DISCOVERY 2
Can Td5 remap really give better mpg?

Weve been advised that treating our Discovery Td5 to a chip would not
only increase power but also improve fuel consumption. That seems
contradictory, because more power must surely use more fuel. We use
our Discovery for ood rescue, so its equipped with a snorkel and raised
breathers. The question is to chip or not to chip; and will the snorkel cause any
issues if we decide to go ahead with it?
Captain Tiffy Pearce-Smith MBE, Young Explorers Foundation
If the remap is done properly it can effectively give you better fuel economy
because it makes the vehicle run more efficiently. Obviously the time it takes
to recoup the initial cost of the remap will very much depend upon how
many miles a year you cover. However, if you have a heavy right foot and make good
use of the extra power youll hopefully benet from, the fuel savings may be minimal!
The raised air intake will only affect performance if its too small for the engine.
David Long
SERIES I
Is rubber pipe a la
I have a late 1953 Series I
80-inch. The bottom hose
has a connection, an outlet
for a smaller rubber pipe that
connects to a copper heater pipe
across the top of the engine. It
works, but looks like a lash-up.
However, the rest of the vehicle is
very genuine. Could it be correct?
R Stanage, Rugby, Warwickshire
Until recently Id have said it
was a lash-up. But I stand
corrected by my friend
Heath Smith who has just such a
thing on a very original 1953
80-inch in his yard at the moment.
Just one parts catalogue gives a clue
though the accompanying drawing
only shows the usual curved metal pipe
including outlet (part number 231832)
between radiator bottom hose and
water pump.
However, the parts listing has different
items for tting a heater to vehicles after
36100134. This appears only in the March
1953 Parts Catalogue. By the July 1953
Parts Catalogue (86- and 107-inch) the
usual 231832 metal pipe is back again.
Small rubber pipe from

80-inch bottom hose is
genuine and rare
Why your rubber-pipe version was

produced, and for such a short time, I
have absolutely no idea. But it is correct
and since it was available for such a
short time and a heater was an optional
extra that often wasnt specied (and
since bottom hoses deteriorate and are
replaced) its a real rarity.
The usual Series I system has an outlet
pipe from the heater connecting to a
curved metal pipe between the radiator
bottom hose and thermostat housing.
Peter Galilee
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DISCOVERY 2
Td5 doesnt like low revs

My Discovery 2s Td5 engine is proving
troublesome. The engine starts okay from
hot or cold but holds back a little at lower
revs. However, the main problem is when
starting a hot engine that has stood for an hour
or so it smokes and misres for the rst couple
of hundred feet, smelling of unburnt fuel.
If Ive had a good run cruising on the
motorway, for example and then leave it for an
hour, it doesnt do it. I had a full reconditioned
engine tted; new fuel pressure regulator, all
new lters, new airow meter, all to no avail.
The Land Rover dealers code reader said Low
ambient air and coolant temperature out of
range. It smokes and misres only in the lower
rev range: when I accelerate, it clears. Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
Kevin Groom, Sawley, Nottinghamshire
The obvious suggestion is to check the
injector loom if this has become
contaminated with oil, it can cause misres
and give spurious readings. Just a thought, but I
wonder if youve been running it on biofuel? Td5s
dont like that.
When you had the engine replaced, were genuine
Land Rover injector seals tted? And have they been
checked to make sure theyre not at fault?
When the franchised dealers technician read
your on-board computer for fault diagnosis, did he
mention which readings the coolant sensor showed
when it was both cold and hot? And do you have
the same information for the airow meter and
MAP sensor? These readings may help to diagnose
the fault correctly.
David Long
RANGE ROVER L322
Will Mum like the L322?

I have a TDCi
Defender, but
now need
another vehicle as
well. My 92-year-old
mother is coming to
live with us, so I need
a car that she can get
in and out of easily.
My access is 300
yards down a 4x4only track, so I need
something capable.
Can a Freelander 2 be
given more ground
clearance with a lift
kit, or should I buy a
Range Rover L322. My
budget is 13,000.
Gary Jackson,
Richmond, North Yorks
Yes, it is possible
to give the
Freelander 2 a
two-inch lift but there

are disadvantages to
taking this route over
the L322 Range Rover.
The lift kit will improve
ground clearance but
will also make the car so
much higher for getting
into and the lift will
be at the expense of
roadholding and some
ride comfort.
The L322 is incredibly
comfortable and, with
the air suspension, can
be raised or lowered
at the touch of a
button. Given your very
particular needs, I would
certainly choose the
Range Rover your
budget should secure
you a very nice, welllooked-after example.
Andrew Varrall
August 2015 LRO 147
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RANGE ROVER P38
Best way forward for stricken P38?
FREELANDER 2
Diesel primer bulb

means a lifetime of
easy lter changes
Fuel filter advice

The Haynes manual for my
Freelander 2 states that, when
renewing the fuel lter, you just
change the lter but Ive heard other
advice that suggests you need to bleed it
of air before starting the engine.
Can you conrm which is the correct
procedure, please?
Colin Reeves
Ive heard of people who just t the
new lter and crank the engine until it
runs with no apparent problems. But
this really isnt good for the whole fuel system
or starter motor. The diesel system relies on
diesel to self-lubricate so if you run it with
no diesel in, therell be unwanted wear, even
from the short amount of time needed to get
the engine running.
What a lot of people do is to buy a standard
diesel primer bulb, such as the Sealey VSE055
(sealey.co.uk) and t it permanently to the
main fuel feed pipe. This way, every lter
change for the rest of the vehicles life is quick
and easy. Obviously, garages that do this job
regularly have the proper priming tool.
Andrew Varrall
The pipe to the gearbox oil cooler

burst on my 1997 P38. I replaced
the cooler and both pipes to the
cooler directly to the gearbox. I lled it
up with Dexron II and III oil as Halfords
ran out of D2. When I started it up I had
no forward gears working, only reverse.
Can you help?
David Pigg
If your P38 was driven any distance
after losing the cooler pipe, theres
a chance the clutch pack has been
damaged that wouldnt affect reverse.
Hopefully, though, its simply a blockage, or
an air lock in the pump or valve block.
The difference in uid between Dexron
II and III shouldnt cause drive loss, initially
after a rell, but your box should ultimately
be lled with ATF Dexron III. P38s from the

1999 model-year onwards have a denitive
ll procedure, which I adapt slightly to suit
earlier models as it helps to clear air locks.
I ll the box to the minimum required, and
(without actually trying to travel) start the
engine and run the gear selector through
all of the gears then, with the engine still
running and the transmission in Park, ll to
the normal level.
If the issue isnt just an airlock, you may
need to ask an auto gearbox specialist to
have a look. Due to the loss of uid, maybe
the lter has picked up some residue from
the bottom of the box, and is restricting oil
ow, which could cause similar symptoms.
If it is that, dropping the gearbox sump and
changing the lter should cure it (see p128).
Julian Gilling
FREELANDER 1 Td4
Freelander doesnt like a light touch

My 03 Freelander
Td4 has developed
a slight running
problem. When driving
along on a very light
throttle at about 20003000rpm, it surges
slightly. When driving
harder or under load it
doesnt seem to do it.
If idling, it revs freely
to 2000rpm then stutters
and seems to miss up to
3000rpm with blue, fuelsmelling smoke, then it
clears. The only thing Ive

noticed is that in winter
the temperature gauge
reads slightly lower.
Theres only a small
puff of smoke on start-up
and it always starts rst
time. It has had a new
fuel pump, fuel lter, air
lter and modied BMW
crankcase breather. The
EGR is blanked off and all
pipes appear to be ne.
Trevor Smith,
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffs
A few things could

be causing this, so it
really needs to be
diagnosed with a decent
diagnostic computer
used by somebody who can
reliably read the live data
when the engine is running
and know what reading to
expect. I would expect to
either see a fault in one or
more of the injectors or
unexpected readings on
fuel pressure.
Andrew Varrall
SERIES III
How can I stop foul play?

My Series III 88-inch station wagon, which
Ive owned for 19 years, has covered
100,447 miles from new. Parabolic springs
were tted about ve years ago and they have
given good service in that time.
However, it has just failed its MoT test on the
grounds that steering system fouling on front
near-side leaf spring.
My local garage, which has always looked after
our Land Rovers, seems unsure what to do about
it. Can you help a lady in distress?
Lizzie Binns, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
After studying the photos you sent in, Id
say the only thing that can be causing this
problem is wear in the actual springs theyve
attened, allowing the drag link to catch the main
leaf. If anything else were bent or worn it would have
been picked up by the MoT tester.
So, unfortunately, youll need a new pair of front
springs before you submit it for a re-test.
Andrew Varrall
Flattened spring fouling

the steering system

SERIES III
Where do wires go?

Ive just nished restoring the
heater blower from my 88-inch
1972 Series III but I cant
gure out the wiring. There are three
components: the motor, the resistor and
a metal box that I cant nd any reference
to anywhere! All this has to connect
together somehow and end up as two
wires to the switch. Please help.
Peter Lazell, Ryde, Isle of Wight
The wiring is fairly straightforward.
The slow speed is via the resistor
usuallytted into the airbox for
cooling. Youll need your ohmmeter to sort
out the connections.
Steve Jones
Resistor sits between slow terminal

and fan. Right: Series III heater blower
DISCOVERY 2
ONE TEN
Can you rid me of Wheel of Fortune?
Will Wolf wheels fit?
My 2002 Discovery 2 Td5 makes a noise like the Wheel of Fortune as I

change up and down the gears. For example, if I change down and
the revs are high its fast, and slows down with the engine speed.
When I dip the clutch it goes. Any ideas?
Kris Chorley, Torfaen, Monmouthshire
Id like to t Wolf wheels to my 1988 One

Ten: will the wheel studs be long enough?
The front axle has discs, the rear drums. Im
sure Ive read that this set-up on a 90 would need
longer studs on the rear, but as the One Ten has the
Salisbury axle does this apply?
Also,are Wolf wheels suitable for tubeless tyres?
I want to use 235/85 R16 tyres instead of 7.50/16s.
Bryan Hamilton, Bridlington, East Yorkshire
You mention the vehicle has recently had a clutch replacement was
the spigot bush and/or ywheel also replaced? Commonly, noises can
originate from an excessively worn ywheel or spigot bush, or the clutch
release bearing if the slave cylinder is dragging. Its difficult to know where the
noise is coming from without hearing it, but I suggest you also inspect the
crankshaft torsional vibration damper and universal joints. David Long
Even with a Salisbury rear axle the wheel stud is

too short for Wolf rims, though many even the
military use them with the shorter studs. The
longer stud (FRC7577) costs about 20 for Genuine
Parts, or 4 each for pattern. Zeus Engineering (01297
300010) sells long studs (Z 5013/A) for about 80 a set.
Wolf rims are 6.5in wide and are suitable for tubeless
235/85 R16s. Part number for the tubeless version is
ANR4583PM (black); ANR4583WH (White).
Harry Holtom
Tales from the workshop

Snake-charming
involved in hub
removal
SERIES III
How do I remove freewheeling hubs?

My Series III 109in has Fairey
freewheeling hubs. I need to
repair the swivel but I cant
get the hubs off. Ive unbolted them
but they simply wont budge.
Bill Drake, Carnforth, Lancashire
Theres a plastic snake hiding in
your freewheel hub, which you
need to coax out to split the
hub. If you remove the screw in the
side of the hub, youll see a plastic

washer underneath. Hook this out
gently and pull out the snake thats
attached to it (its a bit like a cable tie).
Youll need to jiggle the hub to get it
out. Once out, the outer will come off,
giving access to the circlip on the
halfshaft end. Replacement plastic
inserts (part no RTC7316) are available
from lr-optional-equipment.co.uk.
Dave Smith
www.britpart.com
sales@britpart.com
It doesnt seem to matter

how long you have
worked on Land Rovers,
there is always something
unexpected that can lose
you a little time on a
simple job.
Recently I had a 2001
110 in for new front brake
discs and pads. This is
bread and butter work
and the only problem you
usually encounter is poor
condition bolt heads on
the caliper bolts. On this
occasion the right hand
side went as normal but
the left had side was a
problem because the
caliper hit the disc.
After trying a lot of

different things such as
measuring the disc, in case
it was a manufacturing
fault, and trying the disc/
hub assembly on the
other side of the axle, we
discovered that at some
point in the vehicles
history, it had been tted
with a new (wrong) stub
axle that was 2mm shorter
than the one that should
have been tted. The disc
was worn enough for this
not to be an issue but the
new discs brought the
problem to light. One new
stub axle later and all was
well. Andrew Varrall
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DISCOVERY 3
Pin-sharp parking
brake adjustment
is critical on D3
D3 parking brake is ruining us!

My brother-in-law is a
hill farmer whose
40,000-mile, 2007
Discovery 3 manual leads
a hard life (often with me at
the wheel). It gets used
regularly for towing right up
to the limit, it is continually
being plastered by mud and it
sees low-box action at least
once every day. The tailgate
opening failed (not up to
being jetwashed!) and the
suspension pump broke once
but the only real issue is with
the electronic parking brake,
which has been replaced three
times at vast cost.
It makes the familiar awful
screech and then soon after
sticks on; the local specialist
takes the D3 away and we
get another hefty bill. It also
seems to trigger the fault soon
after the automatic release
(drive-off ) is used. I use that,
my brother in law never does,

and it has failed in my hands
twice now!
Richard Chandler,
Comberbach, Cheshire
Does the park light come
on, and do you lose the
gear indicator numbers
on the dashboard? This can
often affect the auto release.
Have the vehicle checked with
a suitable diagnostic machine
to see what faults it shows.
When the handbrake module
was replaced, were the brake
discs and shoes replaced at the
same time?
The handbrake shoes on these
vehicles are very temperamental
and need very precise settingup. The arms on the shoes are
prone to seizing. Replacing the
pins and clips (and springs if
necessary), and making sure
the shoes are aligned correctly
is essential, and although

most workshops are capable
of changing the handbrake
module, not all of them know
how to set the system up
accurately afterwards.
SERIES I
Given the D3s hard-working

life, I would recommend that
you have the handbrake shoes
adjusted regularly to ensure
theyre always correctly aligned.
David Long
DISCOVERY 1
Why is motor rough?
Hot and bothered V8
The 2.0-litre petrol engine in my

1955 Series I 86-inch is running
rough. It doesnt happen always
maybe more when the engine is hot. I
suspect a faulty plug or lead. Any ideas?
N Froome, Wilton, Wiltshire
My Discovery V8, which is based in

Botswana, overheats. Ive changed
the thermostat, viscous fan, heat
sensor, head gasket and coolant. It seems
to overheat quicker when the aircon is on.
Might it be a blocked radiator? Hope you
can help; Im at my wits end!
Mike Harris, Chestereld, Derbyshire
Try running the engine in darkness.

Loss of electricity by tracking will
show up as illuminated lines. But go
carefully: your engine bay has moving parts
and a live battery terminal. Also, absolutely
dont do this if there is any fuel leakage.
Old plug leads arent great change
them. Unscrew the ends and check theres
a decent amount of wire pulled through
the little brass washer. If a suppressor is
on top of the plug, try bypassing that by
screwing directly into the plug cap. A faulty
condenser or rotor arm could also cause
problems. A moulded red rotor arm from
distributordoctor.com is a good upgrade.
The standard way to test a plug is to
have it out and turn the engine over a few
times while the plug is held against a good
earthing point (a cylinder head bolt, say).
Youll see the spark clearly if all is well.
Oily plugs can cause rough running, and
may suggest the engine is running too
cool. The thermostat may be jammed open,
or someone has removed it to disguise a
problem; a water temp gauge pinpoints
this. Oil may be getting past the piston rings
or valve-stem seals. If plugs are cleaned and
the problem goes away, thats a diagnosis.
Healthy spark is
blue-white in colour
A simple spark tester (such as the Thexton

from amazon.co.uk) is useful. A spark
should easily jump 1.0-1.5cm, but will often
jump further. A healthy spark will jump in a
straight line between terminals, and is bluewhite in colour. A weak spark will jump
shorter, appear messy around the terminals,
and will look red/orange.
If the spark strength decreases when the
engine is hot, that suggests breakdown of
insulation. This can happen on a vehicle
with an old coil when the vehicle has been
driving slowly or left standing with the
engine running in hot weather. You may
see it happening: the spark will deteriorate,
needing the gap to be closed up and
becoming orange-tinted and messy
around the testers terminals.
Healthy spark: big gap, straight-line spark,
blue-white.
Weak: smaller gap, messy around the
terminals, red or orange colouration.
Peter Galilee

A sludged-up radiator sounds likely.

Particularly in hot countries, theres a
tendency to top up with water,when
at least an anti-corrosive additive should be
used and the end result is a blocked rad. A
new one is probably your best bet. Make sure
the fan cowl is in place, that the aircon fans
run and the pressure cap is the correct one.
Steve Jones
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Buying
SOFT-TOP FUN
Nothing beats driving your Land Rover with the roof off here are three
great ways to experience it, starting from just 550
WORDS: PETER SKILTON
DEFENDER SVX
One of the most desirable
factory-built Defender 90s
ever produced
20,000-25,000
The Defender SVX was unveiled in
November 2007 to celebrate Land Rovers
60th anniversary. The limited-edition
Defender, based on the 1999 SVX concept,
was a hit but delays in production meant
that deliveries to customers werent made
for 12 months. However, nowadays it
makes for a characterful companion for a
summers worth of top-down fun
whatever terrain you use it on.
TURN TO PAGE 156
FREELANDER 1
SERIES IIA 88-INCH
The perfect go-anywhere opentop for everyday use

550-5500
There are few better ways to drive

through the summer than this
1950-12,500
Few companies have ventured into the soft-top

leisure 4x4 market successfully but Land Rover proved
there was demand. The three-door Freelander was
available as a softback or hardback, with the rigidroof option being the far more popular choice.
Taking off a Series vehicles canvas tilt can be a fussy

operation, but the effort is worth it its as if youre
experiencing a whole new Land Rover. Many owners
tend to take the tilt off in April or May and not replace
it until October, unless caught in a serious storm.
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Buying
HOW TO
SPOT
ONE
Paintwork
Engine
Wheels
Bimini top
Original SVX Defenders came

only in black with a silver roll
frame and matt-black decals.
The SVX has the 2.4-litre

TDCi engine tted to all
Defenders at the time.
The SVX introduced the dualnish ve-spoke alloys now

available on new Defenders.
Land Rover threw in an

extra smaller cover as an
apology for the long wait.
2008 Defender SVX: 20,000-25,000
MW was already
imagining the future of
the Defender in 1999
when it unveiled an SVX
concept at the Frankfurt motor
show. The concept wasnt dissimilar
to the vehicle that Land Rover
launched to celebrate its 60th
anniversary in 2007.
Two hundred SVXs were made:
140 soft tops and 60 station
wagons. Despite the exclusivity of
the station wagon, its the soft top
that remains the most desirable.
In fact, SVXs are more desirable
than they were new. The SVX
won a lot of fans at its launch and
initial uptake was good many
buyers sent deposits before theyd
even seen one. All that interest
didnt immediately translate into
156 LRO August 2015
sales, though. Many SVXs were

left wanting owners, which is
why registrations of the vehicles
spanned from 58- to 59-reg.
Another reason for the later
registrations was the delays from
the factory. Rather than stick to the
traditional design for the soft top,
Land Rover attempted to make it
look more like a convertible.
This delayed the launch and,
rather than delivering in June,
those who placed deposits at the
end of 2007 received their vehicles
the following November. To make
up for the delay, Land Rover
gave owners a free Bimini roof,
essentially a bikini top to cover the
cab. Make sure this is present on
any SVXs you look at itll add to
the value in years to come.
The SVX isnt

ideal for daily
use anyway. Its
one of the most
impractical
Defenders
Check over the full canvas roof as
well. The roof isnt a common item
and it wont be easy to replace. Side
and rear panels are removed by
zips, so make sure these function
well too. Land Rovers complex
design means it can take around
half an hour to sort out.
Most SVXs have led an easy life
and were bought for some summer
fun or as a collectible Land Rover as

opposed to being daily drivers. As
a result, you wont need to worry
about high mileages, which keeps
the value high. Even so, the 2.4-litre
engine borrowed from the Ford
Transit is more than capable of
racking up some serious distance.
The SVX isnt ideal for daily
use anyway. Its one of the most
impractical Defenders with only
two Recaro seats, which take
some getting used to, and limited
storage. Its also noisy above 50mph
as the wind buffets the canvas.
When new, SVX owners paid
around 33,800. Its hard to put an
exact value on them now as so few
come up for sale, but youll need to
budget at least 25,000 for a lowmile, mint example.
Roof
Canvas top can be removed
completely, or the back and
side sections can be unzipped.
VITAL STATS
Engines: 2.4 litre TDCi Length: 3.89m Width: 1.79m

Height: 2.02m Weight: 1.88 tonnes Wading depth:
500mm Towing capacity: 3500kg
Gearknobs
Recaro seats
Some owners swapped the

alloy knobs for the plastic of
standard Defenders comer
to hold when cold!
The two sporty bucket

seats dont just look
terric they give great
support too.
FAQs
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BEST
STUFF
TO ADD
iPod
adaptor
25 From: store.apple.com/uk
Fitting an iPod connection to the SVX in 2008 was a fancy

addition, but it has dated the vehicle by making modern
Apple devices with a Lightning socket incompatible. Rather
than replace the whole audio system and lose the standard
interior look, this adaptor will enable the latest generations
of iPhone and iPod to be connected easily.
I DRIVE ONE:
DARRENN
TOMLINSON
The SVX is completely
different to any other Land
Rover Ive owned, including
many Defenders. You could
use one everyday but
theyre very impractical.
Top fact
The SVX was

unveiled by
Zara Phillips in 2007
at a British Red
Cross ball.
How can I be sure that a SVX is legitimate

and not one of many replicas for sale?
The desirability and cost of the SVX led
many Defender owners to carry out their own
conversions. Some are more convincing than
others, but the quickest and easiest way of telling
an original SVX from a replica is to look for the
Limited Edition SVX identication plate tted
at the base of the instrument panel (the early
prototype photographed above doesnt have one).
Were all soft-top SVX Defenders
tted with only two seats?
The SVX was effectively a hard-top model with
a canvas tilt and as such wasnt tted with rear
seats. Instead, Land Rover installed a rear drawer
set-up, which raised the oor to the height of the
wheelarches and gave a at loadbed. The spare
wheel was stored behind the front seats.
Buying an SVX
Its a waiting game
With just 140 soft-top SVXs around, the chances of nding a selection
to choose from are slim. Getting hold of one is a case of being patient
and waiting for an example to appear on classied websites or asking a
specialist dealer to track one down that may be for sale. The SVX Owners
Club (svxclub.co.uk) is a good resource for nding a used model; and any
members looking to sell their vehicles will likely list them on here rst.
or you can make your own

If you dont want to wait for an SVX to come up for sale or cant quite stretch to
20k-plus, you can build a replica. All of the parts are available, including the 60th
Anniversary decals for the bonnet and doors. To get the right nish, youll need
Santorini Black paintwork and dual-nish alloy wheels. The interior upgrades are
also available, including the Recaro seats, which are still an option on new Land
Rovers. Once done itll look superb, whether lording it over everything else in the
pub car park or easing its way over a remote, rocky greenlane.
August 2015 LRO 157
Buying
WHAT
TO
CHECK
Engine
Exhaust
Roof condition
Head gasket failure is common on

the 1.8 engine. Check history to
see if problems have occurred.
Check that the exhaust isnt

leaning on the suspension
(caused by perished rubbers).
Check for damage to hard top and

for scratches on the windows.
Soft top shouldnt be ripped.
Roof fittings
The hard top should seal water
out. Check the soft top stows
properly against the B-pillars.
1997-2006 Freelander 1: 550-5500
ew could have expected

how popular the
Freelander would be
when it was launched
in September 1997: it soon put
Japanese rivals rmly in their place.
Tackling the leisure market meant
having a range of body styles,
and the three-door models with
removable roofs were a hit.
Land Rover offered two options
a hardback and a softback. The
softback, as its name suggests, was
nished with a folding canvas roof
while the hardbacks roof was solid,
but still removable.
The hardback was arguably
more popular when new because
it offered better security and
practicality on a year-round, daily
basis and as a result it makes up the
158 LRO August 2015
majority of secondhand vehicles

that youll see for sale.
That hard roof doesnt make it
any less fun, however. The roof can
be removed quickly and, although
its not easily transported, most
owners carry a shower protection
cover to keep the rear dry during
unexpected rain. Its worth
checking the hard top is easily
removed and the catches arent
seized. A cover is a bonus.
The softback roof is unusual in
that it folds up against the B-pillars
as opposed to folding down. It has
attracted some criticism for being
complex but the design does mean
plenty of space is left for luggage.
Make sure that the roof folds easily
and isnt ripped or worn in any of
the creases. The rear window will
Make sure
that the roof folds
easily and isnt
ripped or worn
in any of
the creases
need to lower with the door switch
so check this works too.
The long production run of the
Freelander 1 means that a variety
of engines are available. The Td4
diesel is the most desirable, and
as such commands the highest
prices, while the 1.8 K-Series petrol
is the cheapest, mainly due to its
reputation for failed head gaskets.
If youre contemplating this

engine, make sure you get a good
test-drive and keep an eye on the
temperature gauge.
When the engine is up to
temperature, check the coolant
tank for bubbling, which suggests
the head gasket needs replacing.
The three-door Freelander shared
the same wheelbase as the vedoor so space inside isnt sacriced
by the loss of two doors but do
note. Varying interiors were offered,
some more pleasing to the eye than
others. Some early models featured
a garish green colour scheme,
including the steering wheel. Youll
most likely nd this on the lowerpriced models, while black half
leather, half alcantara is common
on more expensive models.
Rear window
Make sure this lowers and raises
as it should you dont want to
be caught out in some drizzle!
VITAL STATS
Engines: 1.8 4cyl and 2.5 V6 petrol, 2.0Di and 2.0 Td4
diesel Length: 4.38m Width: 1.8m Height: 1.75m
Weight: 1.43 tonnes Wading depth: 400mm
Electrics
Seats
Make sure every switch

performs its function,
including the Hill Descent
Control on the gearlever.
Stains from water on the

seats suggest the roof may
be leaking. Check the cover
and roof panels.
FAQs
Roof bars
THE
BEST
STUFF
TO ADD
218 From: thulegroup.com
Genuine roof rails are bulky, so a pair of roof bars, which

can easily be removed and stored, make impromptu
getaways a doddle. Thules 754 system is designed for
vehicles without roof bars and has a torque indicator
showing when the rack is safely attached.
I DRIVE ONE:
ASHLEY
BROOKES
Any other convertible car
wouldnt survive down the
rough track to my house.
The Freelander handles the
bumps and is great fun in
summer with the roof off.
Ive bought a hardback. How do I remove

the rear top to make it a convertible?
First, lower the rear window and unfasten the
clips that hold the roof on to the vehicles body.
There are two in the roof above the front seats
and two inside the rear door below the hard tops
windows on either side of the vehicle. The roof
can then be lifted off. With experience this can be
done in ve minutes.
Ive thought of removing my hardback
roof but Im worried that Ill get caught out
in the rain? Can I t a softback instead?
The soft top can be tted to the hardback
version, but many owners opt for a more simple
solution a shower protection cover. The cover,
part number VUK500020, was available from
Land Rover when new and, although not readily
available now, they do turn up regularly on eBay.
For sale on LRO.com

2000 SB, 650
2003 HB, 2990
2006 HB, 4995
On a SORN, this softback needs

some work doing to it, including
the VCU. The head gasket has
been replaced a competent home
mechanic shouldnt be troubled.
The Td4 engine is the most

desirable of all the offerings and
its robust if serviced by the book.
Its 127,500 miles is ne and this
hardback has half leather trim.
Three-door models continued right

until the Freelander 2 was introduced
and this is one of the last. Remove
the roof panels and the hardback and
enjoy the sun.
Top fact
The 3dr shared the

same wheelbase as
the 5dr but was
cleverly designed to
look smaller.
August 2015 LRO 159
Buying
WHAT
TO
CHECK
Hood sticks
Canvas tilt
Corrosion
Identification
Ensure the sticks are complete

and line up correctly or they may
prevent the tilt tting properly.
Make sure its in good

condition without rips or
tears and that it ts well.
Look for rust around the rear

crossmember, outriggers,
bulkhead, vents and door pillars.
Some had the headlights on

the radiator panel; later ones
were in the front wings.
1961-1971 Series IIA: 1950-12,500
rag-top Series Land

Rover is a vehicle youll
love to own. In many
ways the original Land
Rover hood (initially, the only
roof options on Land Rovers were
canvas) is the most versatile.
Want to keep the weather out?
Then strap the hood down fully. Big
load? Open the back and maybe
drop the tailgate. Sun shining?
Whip the roof off completely and
bask in the suns rays. Not only
is the soft top more versatile,
its normally drier in winter, as
condensation doesnt drip down
from it on cold mornings. And if you
want to make it warmer, you can t
a fume curtain just behind the front
seats, so your heater (if tted) only
needs to warm a small section of
160 LRO August 2015
your Land Rover. Obviously, youll

get the best out of it if the canvas
is in good condition and it hasnt
shrunk leaving the back ap rolled
up in the wet is a sure-re way to
encourage shrinkage. And if you
neglect cleaning it, the bres will
trap dirt and hold on to water.
A good canvas cleaner, such as
Fabsils Universal Cleaner (grangers.
co.uk) will help shift dirt and the
companys Fabsil Gold will re-proof
it for another year.
Any Series IIA can be converted to
a soft top so, if you cant nd one in
your price range, go for a hard top
or truck cab and swap it over.
Mechanically, all of the vehicles
are the same irrespective of
roof and most have a fourcylinder engine, be it the standard
Leaks shouldnt
be excessive
you want the oil
inside protecting
the components,
not the chassis
2.25-litre petrol or diesel, or a
conversion the 200Tdi is a popular
replacement. Some 109in examples
will have the much-less-common
2.6-litre six-cylinder engine.
If you want the classic Land
Rover look, get an earlier model
with a couple of exceptions those
with a chassis number ending A-F
should have headlights in the grille
panel; suffix G and H should have

headlights in the wings.
Many Series Land Rovers suffer
from neglect in the servicing
department. Steering shouldnt be
heavy you dont want people to
watch you struggling to get round
corners with the roof off neither
should it be sloppy. Leaks shouldnt
be excessive you want the oil
inside protecting the components,
not the chassis. Yes, the chassis
needs to be protected but with
the correct anti-rust wax.
Rust can be a signicant problem
on both the chassis and bulkhead;
an excessive amount can turn a
viable vehicle into a money pit. You
want to be able to enjoy the Land
Rover all year round, not spend
huge chunks of it in the garage.
Paintwork
A new paintjob may look nice
but original-condition cars are
increasingly more desirable
VITAL STATS
Engines: 2.25 petrol/diesel, 2.6 petrol Length: 3.6m

or 4.4m Width: 1.6m Height: 1.97m Weight: 1.3
tonnes Wading depth: 500mm Max tow: 2000kg
Engine
Identification
2.25-litre petrol is most

common and easy to maintain.
What it lacks in power, it
makes up for in strength.
Check that the vehicle is

as old as claimed. Some
Series IIIs are made to
look like SIIAs.
FAQs
Bikini top
THE
BEST
STUFF
TO ADD
125.08 From: exmoortrim.co.uk
If youre not brave enough to venture away from home

without your canvas tilt but you dont want to take a bulky
roof with you, a bikini top is the answer. It offers enough
protection to front occupants while being easy enough to
stow away when not tted.
I DRIVE ONE:
GRAHAM
SMITH
It was a hard top when I
bought it 22 years ago.
I intended to put the hard
top back on every winter,
but that rst summer was
great and I sold the roof.
Which engines best for commuting?

The 2.25-litre petrol will just about keep up with
modern traffic but expect to be overtaken by
large trucks on dual carriageways. The diesel
engine is underpowered and doesnt like to sit
at high speed and high revs for too long. An
overdrive would improve cruising speed. The
petrol engine is easy to maintain and very strong
much better suited to longer journeys.
How easy is it to convert a Series IIA hard
top to a soft top for the summer?
Fitting a canvas tilt to a Series Land Rover is
relatively simple. Removing the roof is just a case
of undoing some bolts and nding a friend to
help lift it off. To t a canvas roof you will need a
full set of hood sticks, which cost 300 to 400.
These will come with full tting instructions and
all the nuts and bolts required.
For sale on LRO.com

1967 88-inch, 6950
1970 88-inch, 19,995 1970 88-inch, 4500
This Land Rover is perfect if youre

after a Series IIA ready to drive. Its
been rebuilt with a new chassis but
it retains a 2.25-litre petrol engine.
Rear seats mean its family-friendly.
A ground-up restoration has seen

this Series IIA receive a new chassis
and bulkhead plus a rebuilt engine.
The specialist has kept the vehicle
close to its original specication.
Youre bound to come across a

Series IIA with an engine transplant.
This ones Perkins engine isnt the
most common but the 4.2-litre diesel
lump gives plenty of grunt.
Top fact
Soft tops with side

windows were
originally only
available for vehicles
intended for export.
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ompli
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Width
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Leng
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m)
Heigh
t (mm
)
USED Trade Typical trade-in offer. Refers to earliest

models of date range newer should achieve more.
USED Price 1 MoTd, but will need work to pass
another. Expect newer Land Rovers to be shabby.
USED Price 2 Not perfect, but shouldnt need major
repairs. Body should be straight and well cared-for.
USED Price 3 On newer vehicles this is for top-spec,
mint examples, with low mileage and full service
history. For older ones, they should be the best
around and worth paying a bit more for.
Max
po
(bhp/ wer
rpm)
Max
to
(lb ft/ rque
rpm)
0-60
(sec)
Top s
peed
(mph
)
Weig
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)
Seats
e
Engin
Ins gr
oup
Comb
ined
mpg
RWT
mpg
CO2 (
g/km
)
VED
CLASSIC Project A complete vehicle for rebuild or

recommissioning. May even have some MoT left.
CLASSIC Price 1 May be MoTd, but will need work
to pass the next test. Factor in the cost of remedial
work before considering.
CLASSIC Price 2 Good runners that look okay. No
major work (eg, chassis or bulkhead repairs) in the
next few years. May be faults, but nothing major.
CLASSIC Price 3 Mint condition if restored/rebuilt,
or fantastically original and correct specication.
Price
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ct pric
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ricing a used Land Rover is tricky.

Once its more than about eight
years old, condition matters more
than age. Rarity or desirability
pushes classic values up.
Prices here are for standard-spec
Land Rovers or as standard as possible. Each
model has four prices to help guide you.
Dealers will charge more, but they have to factor in
costs such as warranties that private sellers dont.
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SERIES I Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories

To many besotted owners, Series Is are the original and best Land Rovers. Even the youngest vehicles are now well into their 50s and prices for the best examples
reect their vintage credentials. Rotten bulkheads, decaying chassis, expired engines and bodged repairs separate the project vehicles from the concours specimens,
because restoration is expensive.
INFO: Payload 80/86/88-inch 454kg; 107-inch 680kg; 109-inch 907kg; 960.3kg (diesel on 7.50 tyres) Wading depth 500mm Towing capacity 1040kg
Load space 516 litres 80-inch; 609 litres 86/88-inch
80 inch pre prod 1948
7000
15,000
30,000
45,000
25
n/a
n/a
1595/4/p
50/4000
80/2000
n/a
50
1176
Yes 1524 3353 1829
80 inch 1.6 litre 1948 50
4250
9000
18,500
30,000
25
n/a
n/a
1595/4/p
50/4000
80/2000
n/a
50
1176
Yes 1524 3353 1829
80 inch 2.0 litre 1950 53
3500
5750
15,500
24,000
22
n/a
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
55
1176
Yes 1524 3353 1829
86 inch utility 1953 56
2250
3600
7250
14,000
21
n/a
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
60
1225
Yes 1590 3574 1930
86 inch SW 1953 56
2500
4000
8000
15,000
21
n/a
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
60
1225
Yes 1590 3574 1930
2200
4000
8000
14,500
20.4
n/a
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
60
1375
Yes 1590 4407 2121
107 inch SW 1956 58
4000
7250
15,000
25,000
20.4
n/a
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
60
1562
10
Yes 1590 4407 2121
1750
3000
6250
11,000
21
22.8
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
60
1245
Yes 1590 3624 1930
88 inch SW 1957 58
2000
3500
7000
12,000
21
22.8
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
60
1245
Yes 1590 3624 1930
1850
3200
6500
11,500
20.4
n/a
n/a
1997/4/p
52/4000
101/1500 n/a
60
1245
Yes 1590 4457 2121
88 inch utility diesel 1957 58
1500
2650
5250
10,000
29.5
n/a
n/a
2052/4/d
52/3500
87/2000
n/a
50
1331
Yes 1590 3624 1930
88 inch SW D 1957 58
1600
2900
5750
10,500
29.5
n/a
n/a
2052/4/d
52/3500
87/2000
n/a
50
1331
Yes 1590 3624 1930
SERIES I 80-INCH
SERIES II/IIA Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
Often called the prettiest Land Rover of them all, the Series II and IIA set the basic style of the Land Rover for the next 50 years. Its 2.25-litre petrol engine is all
but bulletproof; not that powerful but very strong. Alloy body panels survive the passage of time better than the steel bulkhead and chassis. Look out for Series IIIs
masquerading as Series IIAs to get free road tax view models with a Series III bulkhead and front wings with suspicion, though it may be legit.
Series II 88
INFO: Payload SII/SIIA 88-inch petrol 454kg; SII 109-inch 2.286cc and 2.6 petrol 907kg (SII diesel + 53kg, SIIA diesel + 76kg)
inch SW petrol
Wading depth 500mm Towing capacity 2000kg Load space 876 litres 88-inch; 3062 litres 109-inch; 4400 litres ambulance
SII 88 inch utility diesel 1958 61
825
1950
4750
10,500
28
n/a
n/a
2052/4/d
52/3500
SII 88 inch SW diesel 1958 61
900
2200
5250
11,000
SII 88 inch utility petrol 1958 61
850
2000
5000
11,000
28
n/a
n/a
2052/4/d
18.3
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
SII 88 inch SW petrol 1958 61
950
2350
5500
11,500
18.3
n/a
n/a
SII 109 inch utility petrol 1958 61
850
2100
5250
11,500
18
n/a
n/a
SII 109 inch SW petrol 1958 61
900
2600
5750
12,000
17.5
n/a
SIIA 88 inch utility diesel 1961 71
750
2350
5750
12,000
28
SIIA 88 inch SW diesel 1961 71
800
2500
6250
12,500
SIIA 88 inch utility petrol 1961 71
775
2400
6000
12,250
SIIA 88 inch SW petrol 1961 71
900
2700
6750
SIIA 88 inch Lightweight 1968 71 1525
3750
SIIA 109 inch utility petrol 1961 71
2500
750
87/2000
n/a
50
1404
Yes 1625 3612 1968
52/3500
87/2000
n/a
50
1404
Yes 1625 3612 1968
77/4250
124/2500 36.1 69
1315
Yes 1625 3612 1968
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 36.1 69
1315
Yes 1625 3612 1968
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1497
Yes 1625 4445 2057
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1739
12
Yes 1625 4445 2057
n/a
n/a
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
67
1404
Yes 1625 3612 1968
28
n/a
n/a
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
67
1404
Yes 1625 3612 1968
18.3
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 36.1 69
1315
Yes 1625 3612 1968
13,000
18.3
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 36.1 69
1315
Yes 1625 3612 1968
7500
13,500
18
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1456
Yes 1524 3658 1956
5750
11,250
18
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1497
Yes 1625 4445 2057
SIIA 109 inch utility diesel 1961 71
750
2250
5250
10,750
28
n/a
n/a
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
67
1497
Yes 1625 4445 2057
SIIA 109 inch SW petrol 1961 71
800
2250
7250
15,000
17.5
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1739
12
Yes 1625 4445 2057
SIIA 109 inch SW diesel 1961 71
825
2750
6000
12,500
28
n/a
n/a
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
67
1739
12
Yes 1625 4445 2057
SIIA 109 inch 2.6 litre 1967 71
800
3000
6250
12,500
13.8
n/a
n/a
2625/6/p
85/4500
132/1500
29
75
1569
Yes 1625 4445 2057
SIIA 109 inch military ambulance
900
2500
5500
11,000
17.5
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
65
n/a
Yes
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n/a
n/a
n/a
1959 5500
44 Year old male,

Living at PE27,
Kept on Drive,
5000mpa. Social
and Commuting
use, 2nd vehicle
so 0 NCD, clean
risk and car club
member.
82.31
(or 99.31 with Agreed Value)
SERIES II HARD TOP
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SERIES III Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
Series IIIs are still relatively cheap, but really clean, unmolested examples are becoming harder to nd and dearer to buy. Many suffer from chequerplate rash and
white eight-spoke wheels. Tdi engine upgrades ruin originality but make the vehicle a great daily driver. Late-1970s examples have a reputation for rust, so are best
avoided unless theyve already had a galvanised chassis tted. Free road tax now extends to those built pre-January 1, 1974.
INFO: Payload 88-inch petrol 454kg; 109-inch 2286cc and 2.6 petrol 907kg Wading depth 500mm Towing capacity 2000kg Load space 876 litres 88-inch;
649 litres Lightweight; 3062 litres 109-inch; 4000 litres Hi-Cap
88-inch utility petrol pre-1973
700
1400
4250
8500
18.3
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 29.1 69
1339
Yes 1676 3612 1968
88-inch utility diesel pre-1973
675
1350
4100
8250
29
n/a
n/a
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
67
1405
Yes 1676 3612 1968
88-inch station wagon pre-1973
750
1600
4500
9000
18
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 29.1 69
1454
Yes 1676 3612 1968
Lightweight pre-1973
1350
2650
6500
11,500
17
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1456 2/3 Yes 1524 3658 1956
109-inch utility petrol pre-1973
700
1900
4950
10,000
18
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1497
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch station wagon pre-1973
750
2000
5250
10,500
17
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1739
12
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch utility 2.6 petrol pre-1973
650
1950
4750
9750
15
n/a
n/a
2625/6/p
86/4500
132/1500 31.7 73
1569
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch S/W 2.6 petrol pre-1973
675
2000
5000
10,250
14
n/a
n/a
2625/6/p
86/4500
132/1500 n/a
73
1739
12
Yes 1676 4445 2057
88-inch utility petrol 1973-84
550
1150
3100
7000
18
20.5
n/a 230
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 29.1 69
1339
Yes 1676 3612 1968
88-inch utility diesel 1973-84
525
1100
3000
6750
29
n/a
n/a 230
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
1405 2/3 No 1676 3612 1968
88-inch station wagon 1973-84
575
1200
3500
8000
18
20.5
n/a 230
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 29.1 69
1454
Lightweight 1973-85
1200
2450
5000
9500
17
n/a
n/a 230
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1456 2/3 Yes 1524 3658 1956
109-inch utility petrol 1973-83
525
1100
3300
6750
18
n/a
n/a 230
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1497
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch station wagon 1973-83
550
1250
3500
7400
17
n/a
n/a 230
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
69
1739
12
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch utility 2.6 petrol 1973-79
550
1150
3300
7000
15
n/a
n/a 230
2625/6/p
86/4500
132/1500 31.7 73
1569
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch SW 2.6 1973-79
550
1200
3400
7350
14
n/a
n/a 230
2625/6/p
86/4500
132/1500 n/a
73
1739
12
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch Hi-Cap 1982-83
725
1550
3300
7400
28
n/a
n/a 230
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
67
1562
No 1790 4622 2057
109-inch 1-ton utility 1973-79
700
1500
3400
7200
12
n/a
n/a 230
2625/6/p
86/4500
132/1500 n/a
45
1763
Yes 1676 4445 2134
67
SERIES III HARD TOP
Yes 1676 3612 1968
109-inch Stage 1 utility 1979-83
875
1800
3750
7650
17.2
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p
90/3500
166/2000 27.1 86
1540
Yes 1676 4445 2057
109-inch Stage 1 SW 1979-83
950
1950
4400
8400
17.2
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p
90/3500
166/2000 26.1 86
1702
12
Yes 1676 4445 2057
FORWARD CONTROL Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
Forward Controls are quirky machines, unlike anything youve ever driven before. The civilian SIIA and SIIBs are now rare, though its not too hard to nd an
ex-military 101 looking for a new home but choose carefully. Before you buy one, make sure youve somewhere to park it and that you can afford the fuel
bill; 101s were all V8-powered. An LPG conversion will lower running costs once the cost of the conversion has been paid back.
INFO: Payload FCIIA and FCIIB 1524kg; 101-inch 1016kg Turning circle FCIIA 14.88m; 101-inch 11.3m Wading depth 600mm Towing capacity n/a
Load space 3314 litres
SIIA 109-inch FC 1962-66
1250
2000
3850
7500
12
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
45
1905
Yes 1918 4902 2591
SIIB 110-inch FC 1966-71
1200
1800
3600
6750
12
n/a
n/a
2286/4/p
77/4250
124/2500 n/a
45
1905
Yes 1918 4902 2591
SIIB 110-inch FC diesel 1966-71
1200
1900
3750
7000
20
n/a
n/a
2286/4/d
62/4000
103/1800 n/a
45
2043
Yes 1918 4902 2591
SIIB 110-inch FC 2.6 1966-71
1200
1800
3600
6500
11
n/a
n/a
2625/6/p
86/4500
132/1500 n/a
45
2050
Yes 1918 4902 2591
101-inch Forward Control
1350
2600
5600
9200
15
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p 135/4750 205/3000 n/a
60
1833
Yes 1842 4127 2235
SERIES IIB FC
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
Once the agship of the eet, most Range Rover Classics are now well within reach of most budgets. Sadly, many have succumbed to terminal rot but there are
still plenty of good uns out there. Problem areas are rotten outer and inner sills, as well as the doorposts and rear wheelarches. High-mileage
V8 engines can become rattly and are prone to water leaks. Prices are starting to pick up now, with good ones starting to command strong prices. Range Rover
INFO: Payload 680kg Turning circle: 11.3m Wading depth 500mm Towing capacity (trailer with overrun brakes) 2000kg up to 1983;
3500kg 1983 onwards Load space 1968 litres (seats folded)
2-door V8 1970-1972
1250
2000
3850
7500
10 16.3
n/a
n/a
3528/V8/p 130/ 5000 185/2500 14.6 96
1799
Yes 1778 4470 1780
2/4-door V8 1973-85
1200
1800
3600
6750
10 16.3
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p 130/ 5000 185/2500 14.6 96
1799
Yes 1778 4470 1780
4-door V8 1985-89
1200
1900
3750
7000
10 16.5
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p 165/4750 206/3200 11.9 106 1968
Yes 1778 4470 1780
2.4 VM turbodiesel 1986-89
1200
1800
3600
6500
10
26
n/a
n/a 230
1938
Yes 1778 4470 1780
4-door 3.9 Vogue SE 1989-96
1350
2600
5600
9200
10 18.2
n/a
n/a 230 3947/V8/p 185/4750 235/2600 11.3 108 1988
Yes 1778 4470 1780
2.5 VM turbodiesel 1989-91
500
800
1500
3000
10 25.4
n/a
n/a 230
97
1938
Yes 1778 4470 1780
CSK 2-door 1990
5000
9000
18,500
30,000
10
18
n/a
n/a 230 3947/V8/p 185/4750 235/2600 9.9 114
n/a
Yes 1778 4470 1780
LSE 4.2-litre V8 1992-95
2250
5000
9000
15,000
10 16.7
n/a
n/a 230 4192/V8/p 200/4850 250/3250 10.8 110 2079
Yes 1778 4648 1835
200Tdi 1992-94
500
800
1850
2750
10 32.9
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 16.6 94
2052
Yes 1778 4470 1780
300Tdi 1994-96
650
950
2000
3000
10 32.9
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 16.6 94
2058
Yes 1778 4470 1780
2393/4/d
2500/4/d
112/4200 183/2400 14.5 97

119/4200 209/1950 n/a
Classic 2.4 VM
turbo diesel
1988 3600
44 Year old male,

Living at PE27,
Kept on Drive,
5000mpa. Social and
Commuting use, 2nd
vehicle so 0 NCD,
clean risk and car
club member.
96.62
LAND ROVER INSURANCE

Up to 25% discount for car club members
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DEFENDER 90 Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories

The most capable off-roader, with Tonka Toy looks and Meccano build quality. Many get used off-road and end up looking tired as a
result. Chassis rust becomes evident on all models at 15 years, unless theyve been protected. Bulkhead rust is also a problem.
Ninety petrol (1984 1990)
1000
1400
2750
6000
10
19
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/p
80/4000
Ninety 2.5 diesel (1984 1990)
1000
1400
2750
6000
10 21.8
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
65.5/4000 113/1800 n/a
129/2000 n/a
77 1701
Yes 1790 3883 1963
Ninety 2.5 T/Diesel (1986 1990)
1000
1500
3000
6200
10
18
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
85/4000
150/1800 22.1 76 1793
No 1790 3883 1963
Ninety V8 petrol (1985 1990)
800
1300
2950
6000
10 14.5
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p 113/4000 185/2500 14.7 86 1721
Yes 1790 3883 1963
200Tdi commercial (1990 1994)
1250
1750
3000
6500
10 28.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
107/4000 195/1800 n/a
86 1694
No 1790 3883 1963
200Tdi s/wagon (1990 1994)
1400
1850
3250
7200
10 28.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
107/4000 195/1800 n/a
86 1793
No 1790 3883 1963
300Tdi commercial (1994 1998)
1600
2500
5250
7500
10 28.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 n/a
80 1746
No 1790 3883 1963
300Tdi s/wagon (1994 1998)
2100
3400
7250
10,230
10 28.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 n/a
80 1793
No 1790 3883 1963 The insurance
Td5 commercial (1998 2001)
3635
4200
5395
7180
10 28.2
n/a
n/a 230
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1815
No 1790 3883 1963 industrys centre at
Td5 station wagon (1998 2001)
4500
5320
6660
9640
10 28.2
n/a
n/a 230
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1870
Yes 1790 3883 1972
5040
5565
6800
9000
10 28.2
n/a
282 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1770
Yes 1790 3883 1963
6240
7000
8780
12,000
10 28.2
n/a
282 290
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1815
Yes 1790 3883 1972
6800
7295
8800
11,935
10 28.2
n/a
282 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1770
Yes 1790 3883 1963
8250
9290
11,470
15,000
10 28.2
n/a
282 290
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1815
Yes 1790 3883 1972
9000
9660
11,640
15,800
10 28.2
n/a
282 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1770
Yes 1790 3883 1963
10,945
12,300
15,190
19,170
10 28.2
n/a
282 505
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85 1815
Yes 1790 3883 1972
TDCi commercial (2007)
10,000
10,660
11,185
11,770
12 27.5
n/a
274 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1750
Yes 1790 3894 2021
TDCi station wagon (2007)
13,585
15,280
17,700
19,845
12 28.8
n/a
266 505
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1889
Yes 1790 3894 2021
10,680
11,000
11,700
12,260
12 27.5
n/a
274 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1750
Yes 1790 3894 2021
14,300
16,000
18,695
20,925
12 28.8
n/a
266 505
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1889
Yes 1790 3894 2021
11,270
11,730
12,335
12,960
12 27.5
n/a
274 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1750
Yes 1790 3894 2021
15,370
16,790
19,450
22,150
12 28.8
n/a
266 505
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1889
Yes 1790 3894 2021
11,495
12,160
12,535
12,975
12 27.5
n/a
274 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1750
Yes 1790 3894 2021
12,000
12,800
13,000
13,260
12 27.5
n/a
274 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81 1750
Yes 1790 3894 2021
68 1656 3/7 No 1790 3883 1963
DEFENDER 90
THATCHAM
RATINGS
EXPLAINED
Thatcham, Berkshire,
has operated a
star rating for new
vehicles since 1993,
indicating how
difficult it is to (a)
steal the vehicle
and (b) steal
something from
inside the vehicle.
The target is
ve stars.
DEFENDER 110 Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
There is no more versatile vehicle. Station wagons will carry up to 12 people (up to mid-Td5), though its a tight t. Rust is a problem on
the chassis and bulkhead, and lack of maintenance destroys engines. Hard use will take its toll on interior trim, where tted.
One Ten petrol (1983-1990)
800
1350
2950
5900
10 18.2
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/p
80/4000
129/2000 n/a
76
1840
Yes 1790 4599 2076
One Ten diesel (1983-1990)
850
1400
3000
6000
10 21.8
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
65.5/4000 113/1800 n/a
68
1867
No 1790 4599 2076
One Ten 2.5 T/diesel (1986-1990)
900
1500
3200
6400
10
18
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
85/4000
150/1800 22.1 74
2028
12
No 1790 4599 2076
One Ten V8 petrol (1983-1990)
750
1250
3000
6000
10 14.3
17.4
n/a 230 3528/V8/p 113/4000 185/2500 15.1 86
1954
12
Yes 1790 4599 2076
200Tdi commercial (1990-1994)
1000
1600
3000
6750
10 27.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
107/4000 195/1800 n/a
86
1913
No 1790 4599 2076
200Tdi s/wagon (1990-1994)
1500
2000
3500
7500
10 27.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
107/4000 195/1800 n/a
86
2028
12
No 1790 4599 2076
300Tdi commercial (1994-1998)
1500
2750
5600
8175
10 27.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 n/a
80
1913
No 1790 4599 2076
300Tdi s/wagon (1994-1998)
2250
4200
8850
13,250
10 27.5
29.2
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 n/a
80
2028
12
No 1790 4599 2076
Td5 commercial (1998-2001)
3750
4345
5525
7400
10 26.9
n/a
n/a 230
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
1920
Yes 1790 4599 2076
Td5 station wagon (to 2001)
4845
5700
7180
10,360
10 26.9
n/a
n/a 230
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
2055
12
Yes 1790 4599 2076
5185
5725
6990
9315
10 26.9
n/a
282 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
1920
Yes 1790 4599 2076
Td5 station wagon (2002-03)
6365
7300
9780
13,535
10 26.9
25.4
282 290
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
2055
10
Yes 1790 4599 2076
7030
7535
9095
12,300
10 26.9
n/a
282 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
1920
Yes 1790 4599 2076
9240
10,395
12,790
16,730
10 26.9
25.4
282 290
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
2055
10
Yes 1790 4599 2076
Td5 commercial (2006)
9300
9975
11,550
14,000
10 26.9
n/a
282 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
1920
Yes 1790 4599 2076
12,190
13,700
16,295
18,560
10 26.9
n/a
282 505
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
85
2055
10
Yes 1790 4599 2076
11,000
11,800
13,455
16,000
12 25.5
n/a
295 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2020
Yes 1790 4639 2076
15,170
17,000
19,865
22,200
12 25.7
29.6
291 505
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2041
Yes 1790 4639 2076
11,600
12,440
14,155
17,000
12 25.5
n/a
295 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2020
Yes 1790 4639 2076
16,000
18,000
20,900
23,420
12 25.7
29.6
291 505
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2041
Yes 1790 4639 2076
11,850
13,480
16,000
19,440
12 25.5
n/a
295 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2020
Yes 1790 4639 2076
17,330
18,470
21,675
25,250
12 25.7
29.6
291 505
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2041
Yes 1790 4639 2076
13,550
14,590
17,830
21,250
12 25.5
n/a
295 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2020
Yes 1790 4639 2076
18,350
20,000
23,325
27,000
12 25.7
29.6
291 505
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2041
Yes 1790 4639 2076
Defender 110
V8 petrol 1985
3000
44 Year old male,
Living at PE27,
Kept on Drive,
5000mpa. Social
and Commuting
use, 2nd vehicle
so 0 NCD, clean
risk and car club
member.
82.31
DEFENDER 110
LEZ c
ompli
ant
h (mm
)
Leng
th (m
m)
Heig
ht (m
m)
Widt
eed (
mph)
Weig
ht (k
g)
Seats
(sec)
Top s
p
0-60
Max
t
(lb ft orque
/rpm
)
Max
p
(bhp ower
/rpm
)
Engin
e
CO2 (
g/km
)
VED
g
mpg
RWT
up
Comb
ined
mp
3
Price
Ins g
ro
2
Price
1
Price
Trade
price
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VEHICLES
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127/DEFENDER 130 Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
The ultimate expedition/off-road work vehicle. Loads of room for all your kit and seating for ve or six people. Turning circle is poor, so
doesnt make a great town car. Same rust spots as 90s and 110s. Lack of maintenance and chronic overloading generally kill them.
2.5 T/diesel D/Cab (1986 1990)
1700
1600
3500
5000
10
18
n/a
n/a 230
2086
No 1790 5170 2021
127 V8 Double Cab (1985 1990)
1700
1650
3600
5250
10 14.3
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p 113/4000 185/2500 n/a
2495/4/d
85/4000
150/1800 22.1 74
86
2012
Yes 1790 5170 2021
200Tdi Double Cab(1990 1994)
1900
2550
4200
7200
10 26.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
107/4000 195/1800 n/a
84
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300tdi Double Cab (1994 1998)
2250
4100
7990
11,750
10 26.5
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 n/a
80
2086
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Td5 Double Cab (1998 2001)
3325
4575
6450
10,195
10
n/a
n/a
n/a 230
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
80
n/a
No 1790 5170 2021
4100
5275
8875
13,000
10
n/a
n/a
n/a 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
80
n/a
Yes 1790 5170 2021
6525
9300
13,650
15,995
10
n/a
n/a
282 225
2495/5/d
122/4200 221/1950 n/a
80
n/a
Yes 1790 5170 2021
TDCi County Double Cab (07 09)
10,050
11,875
14,350
16,450
12 25.7
n/a
295 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2120
Yes 1790 5170 2021
TDCi County Double Cab (10 11)
12,450
14,350
16,000
18,995
12 25.7
n/a
295 225
2401/4/d
122/3500 265/2000 14.7 81
2120
Yes 1790 5170 2021
130 DOUBLE CAB HI-CAP
FREELANDER 1 Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories

Good general-use vehicle, especially Td4. Ground clearance and no low range let it down off-road, but its capable on grassy elds.
Transmission and 1.8-litre head gasket problems are common (post-2001 fare better). Three-door models are about 20 per cent cheaper.
1.8i 5 door (1997 2000)
190
510
910
1330
10 24.6
29.1
n/a 230
1796/4/p
118/5500 121/2750 10.5 103 1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
2.0 Di 5 door (1997 2000)
325
630
1040
1675
10 29.7
n/a
n/a 230
1994/4/d
96/2000
155/2000 15.1 93
1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
Td4S 5 door (2000 2003)
600
885
1595
2460
10 27.7
n/a
n/a 230
1951/4/d
110/4000 192/1750 14.6 99
1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
Td4S auto 5 door (2000 2003)
635
940
1715
2640
10 27.7
n/a
240 290
1951/4/d
110/4000 192/1750 14.6 99
1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
2.5 V6i GS 5 door (2000 2003)
360
660
1220
1845
12 22.7
n/a
n/a 290 2497/V6/p 177/6250 177/4000 10.1 113 1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
1.8S 5 door (2000 2003)
335
605
1115
1695
10 24.6
29.1
248 290
1796/4/p
118/5500 121/2750 10.5 103 1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
Td4 S 5 door (2003 2005)
1685
2145
3180
4120
10 27.7
n/a
240 290
1951/4/d
110/4000 192/1750 14.6 99
1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
2.5 V6i SE 5 door (2003 2005)
1115
1405
2020
2890
12 22.7
n/a
298 290 2497/V6/p 177/6250 177/4000 10.1 113 1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
1.8E 5 door (2003 2005)
815
1030
1480
2130
10 24.6
29.1
248 290
1796/4/p
118/5500 121/2750 10.5 103 1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
Td4E 5 door (2003 2005)
1400
1790
2650
3435
10 27.7
n/a
205 290
1951/4/d
110/4000 192/1750 14.6 99
1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
Td4 HSE 5 door (2003 2006)
2085
2650
4035
6095
10 27.7
n/a
240 290
1951/4/d
110/4000 192/1750 14.6 99
1425
Yes 1809 4382 1708
FREELANDER 1 Td4
FREELANDER 2 Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories

Easy to live with: 35mpg with TD4. If youre looking for one to take off-road, choose the automatic to save the clutch. Good towing
capability. Low-prole tyres mean the wheels sustain damage easily, especially when parked carelessly.
i6 GS 5-door auto (2006-07)

i6 SE 5-door auto (2006-07)
i6 HSE 5-door auto (2006-07)
TD4 S 5-door manual (2006-08)
TD4 GS 5-door manual (2006-08)
TD4 HSE 5-door manual (2006-08)
TD4 HST 5-door manual (2008)
i6 HSE auto (2008)(HST add 400)
TD4 S 5-door manual (2009)
TD4 GS 5-door manual (2009)
TD4 HSE 5-door manual (2009)
TD4 HST 5-door manual (2009)
i6 HSE auto (09)(HST add 450)
TD4 eS 5-door manual (2010)
TD4 eGS 5-door manual (2010)
TD4 eXS 5-door manual (2010)
TD4 eHSE 5-door manual (2010)
TD4 eS 5-door manual (2011)
TD4 eGS 5-door manual (2011)
TD4 eXS 5-door manual (2011)
TD4 eHSE 5-door manual (2011)
SD4 GS 5-door auto (2012)
SD4 XS 5-door auto (2012)
SD4 HSE 5-door auto (2012)
SD4 GS 5-door auto (2013)
SD4 XS 5-door auto (2013)
SD4 HSE 5-door auto (2013)
5120
5880
6395
5365
6030
7700
9335
8570
7700
8675
11,000
11,780
10,300
9075
10,000
11,700
12,900
10,645
11,920
13,780
15,175
16,545
18,675
20,630
18,920
21,365
23,595
5940
6825
7420
6175
6935
8865
10,680
9,650
8500
9575
12,240
13,000
11,400
10,000
11,190
12,930
14,250
11,335
12,685
14,665
16,150
17,600
19,875
21,960
20,000
22,745
25,000
7195
8275
8565
7460
8390
10,745
12,275
10,780
9235
10,375
13,245
14,000
12,600
10,750
12,000
13,900
15,290
11,790
13,200
15,260
16,800
18,865
21,300
23,525
21,390
24,000
26,650
8000
9215
10,000
8950
10,000
12,900
13,665
11,895
10,000
11,295
14,485
15,375
14,000
11,665
13,000
15,000
16,600
12,795
14,330
16,560
18,220
20,175
22,770
25,000
22,700
25,650
28,320
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
25.2
25.2
25.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
25.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
25.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
33.2
40.4
40.4
40.4
40.4
40.4
40.4
n/a
n/a
n/a
34.4
34.4
34.4
34.4
n/a
34.4
34.4
34.4
34.4
n/a
36.1
36.1
36.1
36.1
36.1
36.1
36.1
36.1
32.7
32.7
32.7
32.7
32.7
32.7
265
265
265
194
194
194
194
265
194
194
194
194
265
194
194
194
194
194
194
194
194
185
185
185
185
185
185
505
505
505
265
265
265
265
505
265
265
265
265
505
265
265
265
265
265
265
265
265
225
225
225
225
225
225
3192/6/p
3192/6/p
3192/6/p
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
3192/6/p
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
3192/6/p
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
2179/4/d
233/6300
233/6300
233/6300
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
233/6300
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
233/6300
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
160/4000
187/3500
187/3500
187/3500
187/3500
187/3500
187/3500
234/3200
234/3200
234/3200
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
234/3200
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
234/3200
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
295/2000
310/2000
310/2000
310/2000
310/2000
310/2000
310/2000
8.4
8.4
8.4
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
8.4
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
8.4
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
10.5
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
8.7
124
124
124
112
112
112
112
124
112
112
112
112
124
112
112
112
112
112
112
112
112
118
118
118
118
118
118
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
1770
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
2180
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
1765
Freelander 2
TD4 eS 5 door
manual 2010
10,750
44 Year old male,
Living at PE27,
Kept on Drive,
5000mpa. Social
and Commuting
use, 2nd vehicle
so 0 NCD, clean
risk and car club
member.
215.12
FREELANDER 2
LEZ c
ompli
a nt
Width
(mm)
Leng
th ( m
m)
Heigh
t (mm
)
Max
po
(bhp/ wer
rpm)
Max
to
(lb ft/ rque
rpm)
0 -6 0
(sec)
Top s
peed
(mph
)
Weig
ht (kg
)
Seats
Engin
e
Ins gr
o up
Comb
ined
mpg
RWT
mpg
CO2 (
g/km
)
VED
Price
Price
1
Price
Trade
p
USED
VEHICLES
rice
Price Guide
RWT = LRO
Real World Test
route result
DISCOVERY 1 Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
200Tdi 3/5-door (1989-1994)
325
535
825
1000
12
26
28.5
n/a 230
2495/4/d
111/4000 195/1800 17.1 92
2053 5/7 Yes 2080 4521 1928
2.0 MPi 3/5-door (1989-1994)
250
550
1000
1340
11
20
n/a
n/a 230
1994/4/p
134/6000 140/3600 15.3 98
1890 5/7 Yes 2080 4521 1928
V8 (200) 3/5-door (1989-1994)
205
470
725
1000
12 16.5
n/a
n/a 230 3528/V8/p 163/4750 212/2600 11.7 105 1919 5/7 Yes 2080 4521 1928
300Tdi 3/5-door (1994-1998)
410
670
1175
1545
12
26
n/a
n/a 230
2495/4/d
113/4000 195/1800 17.2 91
2053 5/7 Yes 2080 4521 1928
2.0 MPi 3/5 door (1994 1998)
265
585
1050
1450
11
20
n/a
n/a 230
1994/4/p
134/6000 140/3600 15.3 98
1925 5/7 Yes 2080 4521 1928
V8 (300) 3/5 door (1994 1998)
310
685
1275
1710
12 16.5
n/a
n/a 230 3947/V8/p 182/4750 231/2600 10.8 106 1986 5/7 Yes 2080 4521 1928
300Tdi 5 door S auto (1994 1998)
505
840
1335
1670
12
n/a
n/a 230
26
2495/4/d
113/4000 195/1800 17.2 91
DISCOVERY 1 V8i
1986 5/7 Yes 2080 4521 1928

Seven-seaters are best, thanks to forward-facing third row (Discovery 1 has side-facing jump seats). Problems with the air suspension
are common. Look out for terminal chassis rot, but body rust is not such a problem (unlike Discovery 1). Many have led an easy life.
Td5 S 5/7 seat (1998 2001)
1015
1530
2700
3620
13 26.6
n/a
n/a 230
2020
Yes 1793 4705 1940
V8i GS 5/7-seat (1998-2001)
705
1250
2190
2900
15 16.3
n/a
n/a 230 3947/V8/p 182/4750 250/2600 10.5 106 2020
2495/5/d
Yes 1793 4705 1940
V8i GS 5/7-seat auto (2002-2003) 1560
2040
3020
3855
15 16.3
n/a
397 290 3947/V8/p 182/4750 250/2600 10.5 106 2020
Yes 1793 4705 1940
Td5 S 5/7-seat (2002-2004)
2025
2540
3960
5445
13 26.6
n/a
262 290
2020
Yes 1793 4705 1940
V8i GS 5/7-seat auto (2004)
2350
2890
3935
4480
15 16.3
n/a
397 290 3947/V8/p 182/4750 250/2600 10.5 106 2205
Yes 1793 4705 1940
Td5 S 7-seat auto (2004)
3600
4270
4950
5795
13 26.6
25.8
262 290
2495/5/d
136/4200 221/1950 16.3 96
2205
Yes 1793 4705 1940
Td5 ES 7-seat auto (2004)
4550
5385
6240
7300
13 26.6
25.8
262 290
2495/5/d
136/4200 221/1950 16.3 96
2205
Yes 1793 4705 1940
2495/5/d
136/4200 221/1950 16.3 96
136/4200 221/1950 16.3 96
DISCOVERY 2 V8

Seven seats and a huge load capacity versatility assured. Electronics make every driver an off-road expert. Early models had air
suspension problems and other electrical faults. Look out for damage under the vehicle, as many are used in inhospitable places.
TDV6 5 seat man (2004 2006)
5235
6220
7665
9155
14 30.7
n/a
244 290 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2494
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 5 seat auto (2004 2006)
5515
6555
8090
9660
14 27.7
27.6
270 290 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 7 seat man (2004 2006)
5650
6700
8300
9895
14 30.7
n/a
244 290 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2494
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 7 seat auto (2004 2006)
5955
7070
8725
10,400
14 27.7
27.6
270 290 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
V8 S 5 seat auto (2004 2005)
5300
6200
7120
8200
16 18.8
n/a
354 290 4394/V8/p 295/5501 313/4001 8.5 121 2536
Yes 2190 4835 1837
V8 S 5 seat auto (2006)
6970
7800
8785
9700
16 18.8
n/a
354 505 4394/V8/p 295/5501 313/4001 8.5 121 2536
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 5 seat man (2007 08)
7750
8950
9970
11,975
14 30.7
n/a
244 490 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2494
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 5 seat auto (2007 08)
8160
9425
10,520
12,640
14 27.7
27.6
270 505 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
V8 S 5 seat auto (2007)
8240
9135
10,175
11,170
16 18.8
n/a
354 505 4394/V8/p 295/5501 313/4001 8.5 121 2536
Yes 2190 4835 1837
Commercial (2006 2008)
7300
8250
10,600
11,850
14 30.7
n/a
244 225 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2494
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 GS 5 seat man (2009)
11,300 12,600
13,415
14,500
14 30.7
n/a
244 490 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2494
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 GS 5 seat auto (2009)
11,915 13,280
14,000
15,280
14 27.7
27.6
270 505 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
Discovery 3
V8 S 5 seat
auto 2006
8785
44 Year old male,
Living at PE27,
Kept on Drive,
5000mpa. Social
and Commuting
use, 2nd vehicle
so 0 NCD, clean
risk and car club
member.
251.87
DISCOVERY 4 Everyday use Off-road ability Equipment & accessory availability

The latest incarnation of a superb all-round performer, the Discovery 4 has more torque and much livelier performance than the
Discovery 3. A fantastic towcar and great family vehicle, with a cavernous interior and seven proper seats.
TDV6 3.0 XS auto (2009 2010)
20,570 22,925
25,520
27,000
38 30.4
n/a
244 490 2993/V6/d 244/4500 442/2000
112 2494
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 GS 5-seat man (2010)
16,435 18,320
19,000
19,800
14 30.7
n/a
244 490 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2494
Yes 2190 4835 1837
TDV6 GS 5-seat auto (2010)
18,220 20,300
21,175
22,000
14 27.7
n/a
270 505 2720/V6/d 190/4000 325/1900
11
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
SDV6 3.0 GS auto (2010-11)
19,335 21,555
22,880
25,885
39 30.4
25.1
244 490 2993/V6/d 244/4500 442/2000
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
SDV6 3.0 HSE auto (2010-11)
26,000 29,000
30,860
34,980
41 30.4
25.1
244 490 2993/V6/d 244/4500 442/2000
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
SDV6 3.0 GS auto 255 (2012)
25,235 27,400
28,500
29,425
39 30.4
25.1
244 490 2993/V6/d 244/4500 442/2000
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
SDV6 3.0 HSE auto 255 (2012)
33,825 36,730
38,160
39,475
41 30.4
25.1
244 490 2993/V6/d 244/4500 442/2000
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
SDV6 3.0 GS auto 255 (2013)
28,195 30,300
31,540
32,575
39 30.4
25.1
244 490 2993/V6/d 244/4500 442/2000
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
SDV6 3.0 HSE auto 255 (2013)
37,740 40,575
42,250
43,685
41 30.4
25.1
244 490 2993/V6/d 244/4500 442/2000
112 2504
Yes 2190 4835 1837
DISCOVERY 4
LEZ c
ompli
ant
h (mm
)
Leng
th (m
m)
Heig
ht (m
m)
RWT = LRO
Real World Test
route result
Widt
0-60
(sec)
Top s
peed
(mph
)
Weig
ht (k
g)
Seats
Max
t
(lb ft orque
/rpm
)
Max
p
(bhp ower
/rpm
)
Engin
e
CO2 (
g/km
)
VED
g
mpg
RWT
3
Price
up
Comb
ined
mp
2
Price
Ins g
ro
1
Price
Trade
price
USED
VEHICLES
RANGE ROVER SPORT Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
Stylish, but lacks useable luggage capacity for longer trips. Not many problems reported, so just look for normal
damage. Expect a full service history. Adaptive headlights are very expensive to replace if damaged.
Supercharged (2005-2007)
20,570 22,925
25,520
27,000
48 17.7
n/a
374 505 4197/V8/p 390/5750 406/3500 7.2 140 2572
Yes 2170 4788 1784
TDV6 S auto (2005-2006)
16,435 18,320
19,000
19,800
41 27.6
n/a
265 290 2720/V6/d 190/4000 324/1900 11.9 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
V8 SE auto (2005-2007)
18,220 20,300
21,175
22,000
44 18.9
n/a
352 505 4394/V8/p 295/5500 313/4000 8.2 130 2480
Yes 2170 4788 1784
Supercharged HSE (2006-09)
19,335 21,555
22,880
25,885
41 17.7
n/a
374 505 4197/V8/p 390/5750 406/3500 7.2 140 2572
Yes 2170 4788 1784
TDV6 S auto (2007-09)
26,000 29,000
30,860
34,980
41 27.6
n/a
265 505 2720/V6/d 190/4000 324/1900 11.9 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
TDV8 HSE (2006-09)
25,235 27,400
28,500
29,425
47 25.4
23.6
294 505 3630/V8/d 271/4000 472/2000 8.6 130 2675
Yes 2170 4788 1784
Supercharged HSE 5.0 (2009-10) 33,825 36,730
38,160
39,475
48 18.9
n/a
353 505 5000/V8/p 503/6000 461/2500 5.9 140 2572
Yes 2170 4788 1784
TDV6 SE 3.0 (2009-10)
28,195 30,300
31,540
32,575
41 30.7
n/a
243 490 2993/V6/d 241/4000 442/2000 11.9 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
TDV8 HSE (2010)
37,740 40,575
42,250
43,685
47 25.4
23.6
294 505 3630/V6/d 271/4000 472/1900 8.8 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
Supercharged HSE 5.0 (2011)
28,275 29,475
32,230
34,750
48 18.9
n/a
353 505 5000/V8/p 503/6000 461/2500 5.9 140 2572
Yes 2170 4788 1784
TDV6 SE 3.0 (2011)
25,900 26,990
29,225
31,000
41 30.7
n/a
243 490 2993/V6/d 241/4000 442/2000 11.9 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
TDV8 HSE (2011)
28,180 29,365
30,995
32,870
47 25.4
23.6
294 505 3630/V6/d 271/4000 472/1900 8.8 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
Supercharged HSE 5.0 (2012)
32,950 34,350
36,000
38,565
48 18.9
n/a
353 505 5000/V8/p 503/6000 461/2500 5.9 140 2572
Yes 2170 4788 1784
SDV6 SE 3.0 (2012)
32,000 33,400
36,000
38,215
41 30.7
25.1
243 490 2993/V6/d 241/4000 442/2000 8.8 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
SDV6 SE 3.0 (2013)
36,000 37,640
40,200
42,525
41 30.7
25.1
243 490 2993/V6/d 241/4000 442/2000 8.8 120 2455
Yes 2170 4788 1784
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SE 3.0 2010
31,540
44 Year old male,
Living at PE27,
Kept on Drive,
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RANGE ROVER P38 Everyday use Off-road ability Spares Kit & accessories
Becoming very cheap. Air suspension problems have been well documented. Electrics and controls also cause headaches. Check
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2.5 DT (1994-2000)
685
1165
1940
3065
13 28.8
29.1
n/a 230
134/4400 199/2300 14.3 105 2115
Yes 2228 4713 1817
V8 4.0-litre auto (1994-2000)
475
860
1330
2120
14 14.1
n/a
n/a 230 3947/V8/p 185/4750 235/3000 9.9 118 2090
2497/6/d
Yes 2228 4713 1817
V8 4.6-litre HSE auto (1994-2000) 660
1195
1785
2800
16 15.3
n/a
n/a 230 4552/V8/p 225/4750 277/3000 9.3 118 2150
Yes 2228 4713 1817
2.5 dHSE (2001-2002)
2000
2790
3945
5000
13 28.8
n/a
304 290
134/4400 199/2300 14.3 105 2115
Yes 2228 4713 1817
V8 4.0-litre HSE (2001-2002)
1250
1820
2715
3690
14 14.1
n/a
385 290 3947/V8/p 185/4750 235/3000 9.9 118 2090
Yes 2228 4713 1817
V8 4.6-litre Vogue (2000-2002)
1070
1685
2800
3970
16 15.3
n/a
398 290 4552/V8/p 225/4750 277/3000 9.3 118 2150
Yes 2228 4713 1817
2497/6/d
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Very capable and rened, both on- and off-road. Early models had front drivetrain problems and the electronics can play up, especially if
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3.0-litre Td6 HSE (2002-2006)
4480
5500
8040
11,500
50
25
25.2
299 290
Yes 2220 4950 1902
V8 4.4-litre SE (2002-2005)
3315
4055
5590
8180
50 17.4
n/a
389 290 4398/V8/p 282/5400 324/3600
130 2570
Yes 2220 4950 1902
S/charged Vogue SE (2005-2008) 6825
8030
12,870
19,935
50 17.7
n/a
376 505 4197/V8/p 396/5750 413/3500 7.1 130 2687
Yes 2220 4950 1902
3.0-litre Td6 Vogue (2006-07)
9315
10,370
12,000
13,915
50
25
25.2
299 505
174/4000 287/2000 12.7 111 2570
Yes 2220 4950 1902
TDV8 HSE (2006-2009)
10,510 11,700
15,285
22,000
50 25.4
24.1
294 505 3626/V8/d 271/4000 472/2000 8.5 124 2717
Yes 2220 4950 1902
V8 4.4-litre HSE (2006-2007)
7120
7960
9590
11,930
50 17.4
n/a
389 505 4398/V8/p 282/5400 324/3600
130 2570
Yes 2220 4950 1902
S/charged Autobiography (2009) 18,185 20,000
22,500
25,000
50 17.7
n/a
376 505 4197/V8/p 396/5750 413/3500 7.1 130 2687
Yes 2220 4950 1902
TDV8 4.4 Autobiography (2010-11) 30,800 32,900
38,800
43,600
50 30.1
22
253 490 4367/V8/d 308/4000 516/1500 7.5 124 2774
Yes 2220 4950 1902
S/C Autobiography 5.0 (2010-11) 24,980 27,625
31,000
37,470
50
19
n/a
348 505 5000/V8/p 503/6000 461/2500 5.9 140 2710
Yes 2220 4950 1902
TDV8 4.4 Autobiography (2012)
40,530 43,000
47,000
50,290
50 30.1
22
253 490 4367/V8/d 308/4000 516/1500 7.5 124 2774
Yes 2220 4950 1902
S/charged A/biography 5.0 (2012) 34,630 37,290
40,315
43,320
50
19
n/a
348 505 5000/V8/p 503/6000 461/2500 5.9 140 2710
Yes 2220 4950 1902
TDV8 4.4 Autobiography (2013)
54,000
57,480
50 30.1
22
253 490 4367/V8/d 308/4000 516/1500 7.5 124 2774
Yes 2220 4950 1902
47,235 49,770
2926/6/d
2926/6/d
174/4000 287/2000 12.7 111 2570

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2.2 eD4 Pure 2WD 3d (2011)
17,800 19,300
20,000
20,755
28
56
41.3
133 130
2179/4/d
148/4000 280/2000 10.6 112 1595
Yes 2125 4355 1605
2.2 SD4 Prestige 5d (2011)
25,360 27,475
28,530
29,560
34
49
n/a
149 145
2179/4/d
187/4000 310/2000 9.5 124 1670
Yes 2125 4355 1605
2.0 Si4 Dynamic 3d auto (2011)
23,900 25,900
26,900
28,250
38
32
25.1
199 265
1999/4/p
236/(n/a) 251/(n/a)
7.1 135 1640
Yes 2125 4355 1605
26,670 28,890
29,750
31,000
34
49
n/a
149 145
2179/4/d
187/4000 310/2000 9.5 124 1670
Yes 2125 4355 1605
25,925 28,000
29,225
30,750
38
32
n/a
199 265
1999/4/p
236/(n/a) 251/(n/a)
7.1 135 1640
Yes 2125 4355 1605
28,300 30,365
31,280
32,360
34
49
n/a
149 145
2179/4/d
187/4000 310/2000 9.5 124 1670
Yes 2125 4355 1605
28,625 30,730
31,950
33,395
38
32
25.1
199 265
1999/4/p
236/(n/a) 251/(n/a)
Yes 2125 4355 1605
7.1 135 1640
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
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into the old coating, rejuvenate it and form an amalgam with it.
Why should you take a risk on a new, unproven coating? Im sure that many
people thought the same about KLEENtect which was introduced in 2001.
Around 150 vehicles were done with KLEENtect. Only very minor touch ups
were needed on a couple of vehicles. (You can see John Pearsons KLEENtected
G4 110 every year at the LRO shows). One thing that I learned with the
KLEENtect is that some people rush to embrace anything new while others will
wait for years until its tried and tested. I understand. For the second group of
people I will still be offering my Before n After improved Waxoyl service.
Can the new coating be done in a day like the waxoyl service? Yes it can.
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warning below).
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defenders because I believe that only Before n After has the equipment and
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Club Zone
News & events from Land Rover clubs
LROCSA 55th
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Were on our way!
KwaZulu-Natal LROC take up invite to neighbouring clubs birthday bash
ere having a
55th birthday
bash wanna
come? When
the invitation came in from their
friends in the Land Rover Owners
Club of Southern Africa, a group
from the KZN LROC were well up
for it even though it meant a
500-mile round trip to the venue
near Clocolan, about 100 miles
east of Bloemfontein. Distances
are huge in that part of the world!
The KZN LROCs Michelle Anne
De Lange takes up the story.
We set out on our trek early
on Easter Friday, having plotted
a route that avoided main roads.
That turned out to be a great
decision we enjoyed fantastic
scenery as we travelled through
the Drakensburg region, stopping
for coffee breaks and photo
opportunities. A high point of
the journey was the Golden Gate
The four-hour
challenge
provided much
entertainment for
the few who
completed it
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Highlands National Park, where

spectacular golden cliffs towered
over us, their beauty undiminshed
by the grey, broody sky.
Just before dusk we eventually
arrived at our destination the
Koronna Getaway complex to
be greeted by an astonishing
array of Land Rovers. As well
as our contingent, there was a
healthy turn-out from the Cape
LRC (clrc.co.za), so the scene was
set for a great party. Campres
dotted the landscape and the
smell of meat on the re wafted
through the crisp night air. There
was a gentle hum in the camp
as people busied themselves,
pitching tents, loading the
barbies, cracking open another
beer and settling in for the night.
As Saturday dawned, a large
group set off on a 230-mile
round trip through Lesotho, the
beautiful independent nation
surrounded completely by South
Africa the borders just a few
miles away from Clocolan.
Those who chose to stay
behind relaxed with friends, or
drove the local trails around the
Korannaberg mountains. The
more adventurous drivers headed
off up the Kloof Trail. This is rated
ve ie, the toughest available
in our grading system, the criteria
for which is extremely technical,
suitable for the experienced and/

or modied vehicles only, with
the possibility of vehicle damage.
This steep, four-hour challenge
provided much entertainment
for the few who managed to
complete it. Those who made
it to the top were rewarded
by astonishing views of the
mountains and valley below.
The Plateau Trail around the
lower slopes proved popular with
those looking for something a tad
tamer, with several viewpoints
that made great picnic sites.
Fifteenth from the
left budge up a bit!
Sunday brought the logistical

challenge of setting up a group
photo of all the Land Rovers. With
some very well organised stagemanagement, 50 vehicles lined up
for their moment in the spotlight.
Photographers scrambled to get
lenses wide enough!
After saying all our goodbyes, it
was time to make the long journey
home at the end of a very special
weekend. Heres hoping they have
another bash for their 60th.
Actually, how about a 56th next
year, guys?
Spectacular cliffs
dominate the Golden
Gate Highlands
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The beauty and the drama of

the Kloof trail was well worth
the 500-mile round trip
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Club Zone
Tuscan treat
Colin Buckley of the Land Rover Registro Storico

Italiano reports on some muddy fun in Tuscany
o far as settings for

a Land Rover club
weekend go, it would
be hard to beat the
gorgeous medieval town of
Barga, which hosted the third run
of Italys Land Rover Parade.
This years theme was promoted
as the Defender Tribute, but it
turned out to be a celebration
of all 67 years of Series and
Defender production. It was
hosted at one of the best 4x4
locations in the country, the
Ciocco Sport Village, which
benets from an off-road course
and camping ground.
Say formaggio!
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More than 30 Series vehicles

turned out. These included a
special guest, a 1951 Series I,
LAC 295, driven by Tom Pickford
from the UK, who was en route
to Malta. It was the secondoldest vehicle present,
just a tad younger than
Paolo Turinettis freshly
restored 1948 lightsbehind-grille HUE 222.
British-style weather
completed the scene on
Saturday, making the terrain
extremely slippery. However,
Franco Picchiottini in his Minerva
showed everyone how to put an
old girl through her paces on the

muddy tracks.
The sun broke through
on Sunday long enough for
participants to enjoy a traditional
long Italian lunch.
Jaguar Land Rover
Italy contributed to
the event by lending
a new limited-edition
Defender 90 Expedition.
This was a special
Series and Defender
event, as 2015 unfortunately
sees the end of an era though
the LRRSI guys keep the legend
alive by supporting the heritage.
Rome-registered Series III

doing what it does best
Got any club news?

Clubs tsar Russ
wants to hear
about it.
EMAIL
RUSS.BROWN@LRO.COM
The club and its main event

sponsor, Land Italia magazine
look forward to seeing the entire
Land Rover range represented
again on the fourth run next year.
To get involved, keep an eye on
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The BIG question
CLUB OF THE MONTH
Cornwall and Devon LRC

Competition secretary
Fraser Parish in action
The happy couple after Rachels Yes
undreds of people who witnessed a

convoy of seven Land Rovers snaking up
Castle View Hill from the Eastnor Deer
Park after the ALRC National Rally CCV
trial must have sussed its purpose. After all, the
words Rachel Mary White Will You Marry Me?
on their sides one word on each vehicle were
a bit of a giveaway.
After months of planning, Midland Rover
Owners Club member Gareth Roberts pulled off
the subterfuge of his life. His girlfriend Rachel
was oblivious to his intent when he asked
her to come to the top of the hill to recover a
radio repeater. Rachels suspicions still werent
aroused when he invited her to gaze across the
bonnet of his 110 to take in the glorious views.
Her curiosity was piqued when she realised the
approaching vehicles belonged to friends on the
MROC committee. And the penny dropped when
her name came into view and Gareth got down
on one knee. Naturally, her answer was Yes.
For more photos, check out tinyurl.com/
eastnorproposal.
Sussex venue for 2016

ALRC National Rally
2016s event takes

place on May 26-31
efore the success of the MROCorganised 2015 ALRC National Rally,

Southern Rover Owners Club had
already picked up the mantle of
running the next National Rally at its Copford
Farm venue, near Horam in East Sussex.
The event will take place over the Spring
Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May
2016 and will be the fourth time the SROC has
taken up the challenge the last was 10 years
ago on the same site. Several of the 2016 rally
committee were involved in organising past
National Rallies run by the club, giving them
invaluable experience for next year.
Because Copford Farm is smaller than recent
venues, SROC will be changing the order of
events so that the RTV will be the rst trial of
the weekend on the Saturday rather than the
more usual CCV.
Check sroc.co.uk for news and updates.
CLUB FACTS
Formed 1976
Members circa 400
Affiliations ALRC
and MSA
Website cdlrc.com
Membership 25
Club mag
is actually called
The Club Mag! Its
published quarterly
EVENTS
CCV acionados are well catered-for
How did the

C&DLRC start?
The clubs history goes

back to 1976. Before
then, events were held
under the South West
Rover Owners Club
banner, but the increasing
demand for more events
meant a separate club
was essential to move
the sport forward. Old
newsletters show we
were running 10 or so
CCV-type trials a year
along with a social
navigation-type event;
vehicles used were mostly
Series Is. At least two
members from those days
still compete.
How has it
changed?
Membership has grown

from less than 100
to approaching 400
and we hold about 30
competitive events a year
in at least ve disciplines,
ranging from junior trials
to full-on competitive
safaris, plus a National

Interclub Team RTV event
to raise money for charity.
A competitive
club, then
Members have competed

with considerable success
at many National Trials
and weve had our
fair share of national
champions at the ALRCs
National Rally, which
weve hosted ve times.
Our members are keen
competitors at many
interclub events run by
other ALRC clubs and we
were the only club for
many years able to enter
a ladies-only CCV team at
the Majors Trial.
Any significant
milestones?
We had our 21st birthday

bash in 1997 a full
day of gentle off-road
competition suitable for
all the family. By then we
had hosted two rounds
of the National Off-Road
Monthly RTV trials

Monthly CCV trials
Other trials: Tyros
and JTV camping
weekends three or
four times a year
Greenlaning:
arranged by
members
Comp safaris: seven
or eight per year
CONTACT
Facebook:
Cornwall And Devon
Land Rover Club
Championship, the rst
dedicated Land Rover
club to do so.
How about the

social side?
Theres a prizegiving
dinner, plus camping
weekends at three of our
summer trials. Members
regularly get together
socially, and treasure
hunts and scenic drives
ending with a barbecue
regularly feature in the
clubs diary. We also have
rights-of-way officers
for Cornwall and Devon
who give advice on the
exploration of unsurfaced
rights of way. LRO
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Events
Its all going on
this summer
from down tPit
to up in the Alps!
July
Snowdonia
Adventure Drive
WALES
Sunday 12, August Sunday 9

Drive mountains and forests
on 5000 private acres. For all
experience levels; road-taxed
4x4s only. 70; 60 pre-booked.
landcraft4x4.co.uk
Harbour Hill Pay & Play

WEST BERKSHIRE

Have fun, get muddy and meet
people. Catering, wheel wash
and toilets on site. Gates open
8am, driving 9am-4pm. 25 per
vehicle; extra drivers 5.
4x4-withoutaclub.co.uk
Yorkshire Explorer
Walters Hillrally
Saturday 11-Sunday 12
Family-friendly, non-damaging
greenlaning through fabulous
countryside. 160 per vehicle,
including two nights camping
fees, guiding and support.
onelifeadventure.co.uk
High-speed off-roaders, mostly

Land Rovers, do battle against
the clock in the forest stages of
renowned motorsport venue,
Walters Arena. Includes Round 4
of the LRO-supported Defender
Challenge By Bowler.
welshhillrally.com
YORKSHIRE
Lakeland Historic
Vehicle Show
CUMBRIA
Sunday 12
Held at Hutton-in-the-Forest
CA11 9TH. Stunning, historic
location and theres usually a
good Land Rover attendance.
10am4pm. Adults 6.50.
01697 451882
Norsk Land Rover

Klubb Jubliee Meet
NORWAY
Monday 13-Sunday 19
40-year anniversary at
Blikshavn, on Norways remote
south-west coast. Activities
include off-roading, local tours,
museums and family-friendly
camping events, plus diving,
sea shing and a deer safari.
nlrk.no
WALES
Wessex Wander
HAMPSHIRE
DERBYSHIRE & NORTHANTS
June Sun 14, August Sun 2

Round 3 at Lea Bridge near
Matlock, Round 4 at Deep Scar
near Kettering. Two of the six
rounds in this competition, run
by the Viking 4x4 Club.
Teams are challenged to visit
numbered punches spread
HAMPSHIRE
Sun 19, Aug Sun 2 & Sun 16

Off-roading in the New Forest.
Burger Van, picnic area and free
recovery. 25 entry fee; 2 per
spectator/passenger.
muddybottom4x4.com
Wales Greenlane
Weekend
WALES
Saturday 25-Sunday 26,

August Sat 22-Sun 23
Drive your Land Rover along

ancient byways and drove roads,
incorporating stone circles, white
horses, barrows and hill forts.
A diff guard will be an
advantage, but not essential.
150 per vehicle.
atlasoverland.com
Meet at Llangollen, and head

to Aberdy via the Berwyn
mountains and Bala. Day two
includes Powys, Gwynedd and
Ceredigion. 100 per vehicle.
tracksoverland.com,
07884 472884
Silverdale
Pay & Play Day
Off-roading,
diving and sea
fishing with
Norsk Land Rover
Klubb from
July 13
STAFFORDSHIRE

Off-roading at Haying Wood
ST5 6QQ. Road-taxed vehicles
only. Third Sunday of each
month. 25 per vehicle.
07970 286881 (Jim)
Can you punch your

weight on Odyssey?
Odyssey Winch
Challenge, rnds 3 & 4
Muddy Bottom
Pay & Play Day
throughout the venue. Each

visit is recorded on a score card
attached to the vehicle.
Each vehicle must have driver
and co-driver. Pre-booking
required. Three classes of entry
depending on vehicle spec.
35 per event for entrylevel class; 50 for the more
extreme Class 1 and Class 2.
viking4x4club.com
Devils Pit Pay & Play
BEDFORDSHIRE
Sun 26, August Sunday 23

60-acre site with routes
marked according to difficulty.
Tuition by arrangement.
26 per vehicle; spectators 2.
devilspit.co.uk
Snowdonia Adventure
Plus Drive
WALES
Sunday 26, August Sun 23

Recommended if you've
already been on a Landcraft
Adventure Drive, but want a
greater challenge. Mud-terrain
tyres and recovery points are a
must. 70; 60 pre-booked.
landcraft4x4.co.uk
Landtreks
Explorer Iceland
ICELAND
Tues 28-August Sat 15

Experience the land of
volcanoes, geysers and boiling
mud. Drive surreal landscapes
only accessible by 4x4.
landtreks.com
Billing Land Rover Fest

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
July Fri 31-August Sun 2

25th Anniversary event
with club stands, autojumble,
live demos, and a main arena.
Camping available.
billinglandroverfest.co.uk
August
Lytham Hall Classic
Car & Motorcycle Show
LANCASHIRE
Sunday 2
Classic cars, bikes and club
displays with a good Land Rover
attendance. Adults 6.50.
01697 451882
Summer Holiday Rally

SOMERSET
Saturday 1-Saturday 8
Week-long gathering of
the Series 3, 90 & 110 Owners
Club. Cost includes cheese and
cider party! Camping on a large
working farm, with electric hookup and re pit available.
116 for the week.
thelandroverclub.co.uk
Kielder 4x4 Safari

NORTHUMBERLAND
Sunday 2
Guided tour of private tracks
through picturesque Kielder
Forest. Proceeds go to the
Northumberland National Park
Rescue Team. 60 per vehicle,
cooked breakfast for driver.
kielder4x4safari.co.uk,
0844 586 3484
Bala 4x4 Pay & Play
Land Rovers. Simple!

Simply Land Rover
HAMPSHIRE
August Sunday 9
Land Rovers of all types
gather at Beaulieus historic
National Motor Museum. You
can go off-road on a forest
drive (charged separately), in
your own Land Rover, or in a
new vehicle with Land Rover
Experience (you must be 25 or
over and have your licence with

you). Theres a Peoples Choice
award for the best Land Rover.
If you want to park with your
friends or club, youll need to
arrive together; group tickets
must be booked on 01590
614614. Ticket includes entry
to the museum. Adults 10,
children 5.
beaulieu.co.uk
GWYNEDD
Sunday 2
70 acres of off-road site with
spectacular mountain views.
Suitable for all experience levels.
30 per vehicle; 20 after 1pm.
bala4x4.co.uk
Maxey Classic Car,

Bike and 4x4 Show
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Saturday 15
Held at Quarry Lane, Maxey.
Adults 4; under-14s free.
maxeycarshow.wordpress.com
Raby Castle Classic

Vehicle Show
CO DURHAM
Sunday 16
Near Staindrop, DL2 3AH.
Classic Land Rovers join cars,
bikes, trucks, vans, tractors.
Includes autojumble and arena.
Adults 6.50; children 3.
01697 451882
Lakes and
Wensleydale Trek
Ultimate KORC Bank

Holiday Weekend
Ripon Autumn
Classic Show
Friday 28-Monday 31
Sunday 30
Start in the Lake District

and cross to Wensleydale via
the Eden Valley. Includes river
crossings and some technical
sections. 100 per vehicle.
allterraintours.co.uk
Three-day off-roading
extravaganza at the 600-acre
Kirton Off-Road Centre. Includes
entertainment and bar in the
evenings. Begins 9am on Friday.
Members 70, non-members
80 (on the gate prices).
korc.co.uk
Includes autojumble and

arena, plus ex-military and classic
Land Rover displays. 10am-4pm.
Adults 6; kids 3.
01697 451882
CUMBRIA
Gather with
Land Rovers of
all types at the
National Motor
Museum
August 9
LINCOLNSHIRE
East Yorkshire Tour

YORKSHIRE
Saturday 29
Greenlaning adventure begins
at Market Weighton, and heads
through the Wolds to Driffield,
nally arriving at the coast at
Bridlington. Mainly wide, grassy
lanes, but some are tricky in the
wet. 50 per vehicle.
uklandroverevents.co.uk
Mid-Wales Explorer
Alps Tour & Valloire

4x4 Show
Wed 26-September Wed 2
Sat 29-Mon 31
Greenlaning based around

Rhayader. Explore fascinating
routes including Strata Florida,
Nant y Arian and Brechfa Forest.
Small groups are guaranteed.
60 per vehicle per day.
4x4adventuretours.co.uk
Take the ferry to Zeebrugge

and drive to the high-alititude
Valloire show. Includes high
mountain trails and wine tasting.
Cost from 675 for two people
sharing a vehicle.
yorkshire4x4specialists.com
Annual gathering of leafsprung Land Rovers at the

National Coalmining Museum.
Includes trade stands and
autojumble. Camping available
Friday-Sunday.
leafersatpit.org.uk
WALES
THE ALPS
Leafers at t Pit
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LRO Adventure Club
Off-road skills
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
In this new series, LRO

off-road driving guru
Vince Cobley and his
team of experts explain
how to tackle any offroad scenario
irst up, the mechanicals. To get

the most out of your Land Rovers
off-road potential and to avoid
damaging your vehicle or the terrain
you need to understand how it
works. In future issues well look at
how you can put this knowledge into use.
01
Understanding differentials
Differentials (usually
known as diffs) allow
your wheels to turn at different speeds,
which needs to happen when you
drive round a corner. Theres one in the
front axle, one in the rear axle and, for
vehicles with permanent four-wheel
drive, a centre diff in the transfer box.
They send the most torque to the
wheel with the least grip which is
a problem off-road because its the
opposite of what you want. So most
Land Rovers with
permanent 4x4 have
a centre diff that can
be locked up.
This is either done manually or, on

later models (excluding Defenders),
automatically, and essentially creates
a solid driveshaft between front and
rear axles. So, if one axle is low on grip,
drive is still transmitted to the other. If
the tyres on that axle dont have grip
either, youll end up with spinning
wheels front and back.
So, although your Land Rover is
capable of powering all four wheels,
you can get stopped with just one
wheel off the ground. The centre (and
rear, if tted) diff lock and
traction control all help you
maintain traction.
LEARN FROM
THE PROS!
Youll learn all these

techniques and more with
Vince Cobleys team of experts
on an LRO Adventure Club
Driver Training Day.
Turn over for dates
and details.
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02
Using diff lock
Always
engage diff
lock before an obstacle, not in
the middle of it. Its best to be
travelling slower than 15mph
when you engage it, and you
should be moving in a straight
line, without wheels spinning
when you do, or you risk
damaging the transmission.
Disengage as soon as you've

crossed the obstacle; leaving
diff lock engaged on a rm
surface will prevent the wheels
from rotating at different
speeds on corners, and builds
up torsion in the transmission
called wind up.
If its reluctant to disengage,
back up until it does.
04
INSIDE
Other factors
to consider
Make sure everything

is stowed securely and
strapped down. Sliding kit
will alter your centre of
gravity on slopes, which can
be dangerous.
Wear a seatbelt, keep both

hands on the wheel and
dont wrap your thumbs
inside the wheel; keep them
on the edge, or a sudden
kick through the steering
could break your thumbs.
TYRE CHOICE
03
There are three basic types

of tread: road, all-terrain
and mud-terrain. Road tyres
have limitations off-tarmac;
all-terrains are ideal for most
drivers, but for sticky stuff
youll want mud-terrains.
Wide tyres look great and are
good for sand, but in some
muddy scenarios its better to
have a narrower tyre that cuts
through to a harder surface.
Low range
Acting like
a second
gearbox, low range gives you
an extra set of gear ratios.
This gives better engine
braking, off-road control and
low-speed torque for pulling
big loads. Third gear in low
range is about the same as rst
in high range.
Its best to be stationary
before switching between
high and low range, and in

neutral on the main gearbox in
an automatic.
All Land Rovers have a low
box, apart from Freelanders,
Evoques, and the
Discovery
Sport (plus a
limited run of
Range
Rover
Sports).
TRACTION CONTROL
Traction Control (TC) works
by applying the brakes to any
wheel it senses is spinning
faster than the others. Torque
then tries to nd the easiest
way through the differential,
so goes to the wheel opposite
the one that has grip, getting
you moving. Hill Descent
Control (HDC), introduced on
the Freelander 1, uses TC to
apply brakes and control your
descent down steep slopes.
CLEARANCES
TERRAIN RESPONSE
Get to know your approach,

departure and breakover
angles. These are the angles
between the bottom of
your tyres and the lowest
points at the front, back,
and middle of the vehicle.
For beam-axled Land
Rovers, the diffs are the
lowest point. The front diff
is in line with the drivers
left shoulder; the rear is
closer to the middle. Avoid
letting them hit the terrain.
Introduced on Discovery 3,
Terrain Response offers you
automatic presets for the
throttle, brake response,
gearchange and suspension,
depending on the terrain you
want to cross.
These presets make offroading easier, but they cant
bend the laws of physics and
theres only so much they
can do if no grip or ground
clearance is available so
dont rely on them.
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LRO Adventure Club

Make the most
of your Land
Rover with other
LRO readers, on
an adventure
with the experts
at Pro-Trax
Expert:
Vince
Cobley
LRO Adventure Club
is led by top off-road
expert, Vince Cobley.
With decades of
off-roading experience
hell get the best from
you and your Land Rover.
OUR EXPERT TEAM

People come on our trips for
all sorts of reasons and with
different levels of skill and
experience, but theyre all
part of the same team.
As soon as we set off, our
guides are on hand to help
with every aspect of the trip.
This includes mechanical
support, wherever and
whenever its needed. Weve
changed head gaskets high
up in the Atlas mountains
and even organised engine
swaps, all to make sure no
one gets left behind.
Our guides and backup staff are all highly
experienced overlanders,
trained to cope with the
demands put on drivers and
vehicles when taking on such
diverse terrain. Sand dunes
on the horizon? Wide river
crossing ahead? No need to
worry well make sure you
know how to get you and
your Land Rover across safely
and continue the adventure.
You never know whats
around the corner and
thats why its called the
Adventure Club. Join us and
be a part of it.
WANT MORE INFO?

Visit LROAC.com or get in
touch with Vince Cobley.
Call him on 01536 772238
or email protrax@aol.com
UK adventures
Safari Weekend
WILTSHIRE
July 11-12, August 8-9

100 per vehicle
Greenlane adventure starting
at Devizes, and exploring around
the Salisbury Plain area.
LRO Driver Training Day

LEICESTERSHIRE
July 18, August 15, Sept 5
LRO WINCH & RECOVERY COURSE

LEICESTERSHIRE
August 8, September 12
55 per vehicle (two drivers
costs 65)
Rescuing a stuck Land Rover
can be dangerous, which
is why learning recovery
techniques is just as important
as knowing how to avoid
getting stuck in the rst
place. This course includes a
classroom theory session and

hands-on experience, and
gives you an introduction to
the basics of winching and the
use of winches, ropes, high-lift
jacks and more. You dont need
your own winch to attend.
The course is designed to help
you make up your own mind
on what type of winch and
recovery equipment to buy.
50 per vehicle (two drivers 65)

Learn to drive off-road
prociently in your own vehicle.
Includes basic recovery and
winching techniques. 9am-4pm.
Yarwell Pay & Play Day

CAMBRIDGESHIRE
July 19, Aug 2 &16, Sept 6

25 per vehicle
Drive in the mud at the quarry
used as the off-road course for
LROs Peterborough Show.
Navigational Fun Day
NORTHANTS/LEICESTERSHIRE
July 19, August 2, Sept 6

40 per vehicle
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Email: protrax@
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Overseas adventures
Land Rovers go anywhere, and so do we

Pyrenees Safari
FRANCE/SPAIN
September 16-29
1250 per person, based on
two people sharing. Includes
10 nights camping. Extra kids
175, under-ves go free.
Take the ferry from
Portsmouth to Bilbao, and
drive smugglers trails and
spectacular gorges deep
within the Pyrenees that

span the border between
France and Spain. Along
the way youll experience
landscapes ranging from
forests and mountains to
lowland farmsteads and
ancient villages. Suitable
for all-terrain tyres in good
condition. Most nights will be
spent under canvas.
Moroccan Desert & Mountains

MOROCCO
October 1-17
1525 per vehicle, based
on two sharing (includes ferry
crossings and two nights bed
and board)
Your adventure begins
in the Spanish town of
Estepona. From there youll
Roadbook-based event using

clues to navigate greenlanes
through the Welland Valley. Ends
with off-road fun in a quarry.
Trailer Towing &

Handling Course
LEICESTERSHIRE
July 25, August 29

50 per person
Learn about coupling, loading,
handling and reversing with a
trailer. Based on the DVSA test
and held at Rockingham.
take the ferry to Ceuta and

drive south through the
Atlas foothills to the Todra
Gorge. Palm trees, desert and
stunning mountains trails
lie en route to Zagora. Then
youll journey north towards
Merzouga and Fez. Choice of
accommodation is up to you.
RECOMMENDED! WILD WALES

SAFARI GREENLANE TRIP
In March 2015 I attended a
Wild Wales Safari, a gift from
my partner and son. I drive a
1999 Defender 90 Td5, and
regularly attend pay-and-play
sites and go greenlaning with
the Thames Valley 4x4 Club,
which Ive been a member of
for the past eight years.
The attendees varied
in ability, but thanks to
experienced instructor Darren

everyone was able to deal with
the obstacles Wales threw at
us. I felt my driving abilities
were challenged, which is
something I was hoping for.
The driving was exhilarating.
The weekend was everything I
was looking for. I am now keen
to become an instructor.
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eye this month...?
Dep ed Neil has been playing with Land Rovers
for more than 25 years. He owns a 1969 SIIA,
1979 Lightweight and a 1998 Defender 110
Courtyard capers at Eastnor

One of the events I managed to get along to
in the past few months was the Land Rover
Drive-In Heritage Day at Eastnor Castle.
I know the estate has played host to Land
Rover events for decades, but this time the
show was in the courtyard of the castle.
I wasnt really sure what to expect and I
dont think others were either, judging by
the bemused expressions in the Land Rover
parking area beside the cricket pitch.
But once we were into the castle courtyard,
it became fairly clear. A wide range of
vehicles, from 80-inch Series Is to current

Range Rovers, were on display, including
some that dont get to the major shows, like
Bryan and Gladys Meads ex-Royal Mail
88-inch Series III recovery truck.
Andrew McRobb, a familiar face on the
show scene with his Original Equipment gear,
had his 1950 Tickford, but he nearly didnt
get there. Hed taken all three of his Series I
Land Rovers for MoTs the previous week. All
passed the test. And all three broke down on
the way home. Thats Land Rovers for you!
Andrew McRobbs
Tickford at Eastnor
Chris Evans needs a Land Rover

The news that Chris Evans has become the new
presenter of BBCs Top Gear has been met with a
mixture of feelings from viewers.
They range from outrage, based on the fact
that they feel the show cant continue without
Clarkson, to annoyance that although Chris
Mike gets behind the wheel of a 101
Evans is a petrolhead, he doesnt actually seem

to know much about cars.
Ultimately, Top Gear is an entertainment show
involving cars and Chris Evans has a track record
in producing entertaining and often wacky shows
so it should continue.
Ive one concern, though I dont think he owns

a Land Rover. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond
and James May all owned Land Rovers or Range
Rovers, so there tended to be a leaning towards
our favourite vehicles. Maybe we should get Lynn
Bowles to pester him into buying a Defender?
Missed-shifting
A toolbox essential?
One of the items I spotted for sale at the

Spring Adventure at Ripley Castle was
a Series Land Rover gearbox with the
Easi-Shifter conversion. This allows you
to change between high-range 4WD and
2WD on the move, rather than having to
stop and disengage 4WD by pulling the
red lever back. It didnt sell and appeared
on eBay a few days later, but was quickly
snapped up. I quite fancied one when they
were still being made, but didnt get round
to it. And I hesitated too long this time too!
Driving lemons
Heated carpets?
Editor Mike Goodbun texted me a photo of him

behind the wheel of a 101 Forward Control at the
launch of Jaguar Land Rovers Heritage Driving
Experience (see p16), so I went on to the website
(heritagedriving.co.uk) to see what else they had.
Now, I have a tendency to misread stuff on the
internet, especially when Im squinting at a small
phone screen, but Im sure I read that one of the
packages you could buy was a Lemons Experience
(it was actually the Jaguar Le Mans experience...).
My internet connection dropped out, so I had to
imagine what it would be. Would you arrive at the
centre at the right time and nd the cars wouldnt
start, and if they did, would they break down by the
rst corner? And what vehicles would you be able
to try and drive? Suggestions on a postcard, please.
I get a whole raft of press releases

through every week and I sort through
them to include the best new products
in our Stuff pages.
Im a great fan of quirky and strange
stuff, but sometimes I get releases that
make me stop and say: Are you sure?
One of the latest is a heated carpet
for camping. Made by Outwell (outwell.
com), you plug it into the 230v supply
on your electric hook-up, and get a
warm, cosy feel underfoot when the
temperature drops.
I suppose it may encourage some less
keen campers out, but Id still prefer to
warm myself by a barbecue or braii!
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I got drawn into a discussion on Facebook

about which tools are essential if youre
rebuilding Land Rovers. Do you need power
tools, or can you get away with brute force?
I used to be in favour of using hand tools,
probably because I didnt own a compressor
to run tools, but now Im not so sure.
I still dont own a compressor, but I went to
the dark side a few years ago when I bought
a Clarke CEW1000 electric impact wrench.
Nowadays I dont even bother to get the
breaker bars out I just whizz the nuts off
stubborn bolts. Have I gone soft? Probably,
but I dont waste so much time undoing
fastenings and suspension bolts are now a
breeze rather than a chore!
Watty reckons power
is the way forward
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