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Hi My d2 was in today having the ball joint replaced and has come back with abs warning light quickly followed by the other two amigos! Must have known I was going to sell her as I have my defender arriving tomorrow. I assume the wheel sensor has been knocked or a wire pulled. I’ll have a...

Hi I have just taken the plunge and bought a puma 90. That means that sadly my D2 I bought last year to get me through will need to go as I also have a 1987 90. I’m in East Sussex so just posting to give advance warning of sale! Had the rear chassis replaced last year so that’s a big tick...

Just seen this pop up on eBay. With the mileage and look of it the price seems very low. Like to think it’s genuine but you never know, especially as it is listed by a 0 feedback seller who joined eBay a few days ago. Although I do like the dog guard for the rear door which I haven’t seen...

Hi For no apparent reason my central locking is no longer unlocking when I turn ignition off or when I reach the minimum speed for it to lock. Also the central locking won’t lock on the fob although it sounds like it is trying to. Instead I get the alarm beep which usually means a door is open...

Hi I have had my D2 for nearly a year now and it has been something of a journey with replacement rear chassis and other bits. I wasnt looking to replace the d2 (1999) but a good friend has told me they want to sell their 2010 HSE F2 and has given me first refusal. It has done 100k and I know...

Hi Just sharing some pictures of the replacement chassis that was installed this week and a picture of how bad it was. Hopefully prolonging her life considerably.

Hi I have on my list to do the headlining. I think my 90 1987 was originally a pickup and converted as the main body is blue originally and the top window section is white (before it was all painted desert). I have found this headlining on eBay...

Hi Following on from my broken wiper motor and today I noticed my brake lights aren’t working (probably never have I guess from state of brake switch) I have been going through my glass fuses. I have seen a number of conversations about continuous amps and blowing amp limits but nothing so...

Hi Having sorted out the thermostat issues with my recently purchased D2 I can now move on to looking at servicing. She has done 164k miles so far. the history is very patchy and looks to be a diy job mainly so not many invoices. I was going to add changing the atf and filter to my list but...

I thought I would tackle the front wiper system last weekend. It was very squeaky when engaged but one day the wipers/motor just stopped. I purchased a new wiper arms, gears and motor and new cable. Although fiddly, fitting wasn’t the issue. The issue has come when I plugged the connector in...

I cover about 5k miles per year and I’m looking for a vehicle I can use a few times a week for local journeys and that I’m not scared to chuck the dogs in. I already have an old 90 which I love so I wondered about adding to lineup with something with a few more (or at least one!!) comforts...

Hi Hope all having good weekends. I have spent a few hours until my fingers went numb from cold sorting out rear lights on my 1987 90. decided to do a bit of window shopping at local landrover dealership as my contract on my Audi is due to end soon. my mileage has dropped quite a lot...

Hi I am looking to rear flaps and would like the original Land Rover ones as here https://www.lrparts.net/lrc1375rear-genuine-land-rover-defender-90-rear-mudflap-set-set-of-two-rear-mudflaps.html I believe they attach to the underside of the slanting part of the rear cross member but I have...

Good afternoon. I just wondered if you had any views on the fully built replacement doors sold here https://www.sp-4x4.com/product_p/jwp5051.htm £800 sounds a lot but then I thought about what I need to replace: 1) door as completely rotten at bottom which for a galvanised one is about...

Does anyone know what size the bolts connecting the arm bracket to the vents are? I am missing one and would like to cure the resulting rattle (I’m doing it one at a time☺️). I have tried a m5 and that’s too big and the m4 just falls straight out. I ordered what I thought was a vent bolt from...

After two days of trying to remove the tow bar bolts to fit a step (bolts were so rusted), it turns out the step doesn’t fit properly as the metal rings either side of the towing plate get in the way! I am trying to find a drop plate as simple as possible to fit it but to but struggling to find...

Hi after a few years living in the city, now back in the country with space I am on the hunt for what seems to be on everyone’s list. An early defender or 90. I viewed one today but it had rot and more issues than I was willing to tackle. So hopefully be around here more regularly and if...

It has been a while since I have been on here but I think I have decided what I want. I have decided I am going to get myself a 90 TDI spending about £5k. I have just seen one locally whihc is a 1994/M with 110K on the clock and looks in a tidy condition with all the seats folding down in...

I have been looking recently at getting into land rovers and I cannot help but think that it is a bit of mine field. I am trying to decide what to buy as my first vehicle and I am swaying towards a tax exempt series. I have also looked at some defenders but think by budget of £500-£1000 will...

I have been looking recently at getting into land rovers and I cannot help but think that it is a bit of mine field. I am trying to decide what to buy as my first vehicle and I am swaying towards a tax exempt series. I have also looked at some defenders but think by budget of £500-£1000 will...