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Brakes and unusual nipples!! The vertical T and nipple apparently was the way to go. It was made locally by a brake and hydraulic shop. It leaked from a minute pin hole! After having spent a lot of time figuring things out and talking to a...

Sometime back my dad changed from 'commercial' to 'private' which meant that the need to have the LR inspected yearly by the transport authority was no longer. A type of MOT but rather slack. The process was the mother of nightmares! The emphasis...

Hello everyone. Because I was asked to, I will. My thread will be nothing but my series IIA and III. The plans I have for both and why. Firstly, the III developed a problem with the gearbox. My concerns of which box I have is now history but...

You may have hit the nail there @Flossy, just no glow plugs connected.

OP, have you applied for the full Merlin report or just sent general enquiry with VIN number? You need to apply for the full Merlin report to get the proper info' you're after.

I am replying to this old post because I had the same issue and this post came up on a google search. Hopefully it may assist someone else having the same issue and like me, is having a little panic. The front layshaft bearing, (the lower one)...

No such thing as not enough drop, someone just hasn't looked hard enough. Regardless of how ridiculously "giant" your tyres are you can get a drop plate to tow. although if they are that giant and you want to tow with it I would advocate for...

If temp gauge is showing correct temp then all is good. Remove alternator and find fault/repair/buy a new alternator and new alternator belt. Also check water pump for no excessive wear where there may have been extra load to pump pulley/pump...

I have an old 110. Mine is on 235/85 16 tyres and has a Dixon Bate adjustable height tow hitch. I still needed a drop plate to tow a car transporter trailer. Without you giving us actual tyre sizes or something real world to work off no-one can...

Fix the leaks, clean engine, box and engine bay. Get a new MOT...job done.

why is no one commenting on how clean that steering rack is!

In addition to @Rougharse Racing above, it would really be worth starting with your ignition system first...especially where your garagiste has had the vehicle for 12mths and one never really knows the knowledge of a non-RV8 workshop. Run through...

This any good ? https://www.lrworkshop.com/wiring-diagram/defender-2007-2.4tdci-rhd/wipers-washers/front

hth ;)