[Solved] Need advice on a TD5 for sale

[Jonewen413]

Hi,
I'm looking for advice on buying a TD5:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/land-rover/land-rover-defender/1325350811

The underside of the doors are pretty rotten, there's a hole near the diesel cap (see pictures) and there's bubbling of the paint around the windscreen in the usual areas. Are these areas quite cheap and easy to fix or are these major red flags? The chassis and engine and everything else seems to be immaculate.

Would appreciate the help, thanks.

 

[Discodevon]

If I was you I would move on to the next that looks pretty bad!

It’s not worth half of what they want for it

 

[1988smithy]

Much better out there for that money

 

[Jonewen413]

Much better out there for that money

You don't happen to know anyone with a good condition TD5 for sale do you?

 

[Jonewen413]

If I was you I would move on to the next that looks pretty bad!

It’s not worth half of what they want for it

Okay doke, thank you!

 

[Discodevon]

I see that you are from Scotland, you would be better off looking further south for a Land Rover

 

[Jonewen413]

I see that you are from Scotland, you would be better off looking further south for a Land Rover

Are they cheaper down south?

 

[1988smithy]

You don't happen to know anyone with a good condition TD5 for sale do you?

Not personally mate. How much are you looking to spend and what model takes yer fancy?

 

[Jonewen413]

Not personally mate. How much are you looking to spend and what model takes yer fancy?

I budgeted 8-12K. I'm looking for a newer TD5 but any age really as long as it's good condition. Is my budget unrealistic?

 

[1988smithy]

I budgeted 8-12K. I'm looking for a newer TD5 but any age really as long as it's good condition. Is my budget unrealistic?

No not at all, buy the best you can afford though

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/143014213082

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/132903266793

2nd one, seller is no relation to me!

You might have to travel a bit mate to find a good one.

I only linked double cabs cuz they were in my viewed items on ebay and theyre the best anyway

 

[Jonewen413]

No not at all, buy the best you can afford though

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/143014213082

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/132903266793

2nd one, seller is no relation to me!

You might have to travel a bit mate to find a good one.

I only linked double cabs cuz they were in my viewed items on ebay and theyre the best anyway

I should of specified, I'm looking for a 90 CSW or panel van.. sorry!

 

[1988smithy]

I should of specified, I'm looking for a 90 CSW or panel van.. sorry!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/323630618363

Looks nice, good write up but miles and miles away from you.

Have you tried Lix Toll garage in Perthshire?

 

[wireman]

Be prepared to travel, find what you want for your budget, ask loads of questions before you travel then go and look at it, be prepared to walk away. I travelled to Edinburgh (from Warrington) to buy my 90.

There are a few on Autotrader but most are the older 10p engine Td5, these 2 caught my eye, the first one is a trader but in Bristol, the second is private but nearer to you in Edinburgh:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812133240392?sort=price-desc&price-to=12000&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&make=LAND ROVER&model=DEFENDER 90&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=wa46tw&radius=1500&page=2

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812313550885?advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=12000&radius=1500&sort=price-desc&postcode=wa46tw&make=LAND ROVER&model=DEFENDER 90&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&page=4

Or consider an auction, some on this site:

https://www.brightwells.com/4x4s-ca...ns/8th-january-4x4-car-van-auction/catalogue/

This site is neaer to you:

https://www.morrisleslie.com/auctions/

 

[Discodevon]

Hi it is known for stuff to rust out faster in Scotland than down south where it’s warmer and have less rain , if I was you I would travel for the right one

 

[Jonewen413]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/323630618363

Looks nice, good write up but miles and miles away from you.

Have you tried Lix Toll garage in Perthshire?

Looks very nice! It does have 162k miles though.. I think I'd rather pay a bit more for less mileage. I have tried Lix Toll but they seem to be charging a premium for nothing special. It looks like I'll have to travel down to London.

 

[neilp1]

I looked for one for ages. Most over priced with loads of miles on them and some are wreckes. I too wanted a 90 CSW then a 300Tdi 90 CSW popped up on gumtree. It was MOT'd and it's just passed another MOT not too far from me and wasn't over priced. Needs a little - hole in bulkhead, door bottoms, new rear door but I knew what it needed. So keep looking and one will eventually come up for the right price and condition. Bear in mind that they all need a little work unless you buy a pristine example, but you know how much that'll cost you.

 

[1988smithy]

Looks very nice! It does have 162k miles though.. I think I'd rather pay a bit more for less mileage. I have tried Lix Toll but they seem to be charging a premium for nothing special. It looks like I'll have to travel down to London.

Buy on condition more than mileage the newest td5s are about 14 years old now!

There's quite a few round the Midlands you might not have to go as far as London. Just keep looking, don't buy the first one you see

 

[Jonewen413]

Be prepared to travel, find what you want for your budget, ask loads of questions before you travel then go and look at it, be prepared to walk away. I travelled to Edinburgh (from Warrington) to buy my 90.

There are a few on Autotrader but most are the older 10p engine Td5, these 2 caught my eye, the first one is a trader but in Bristol, the second is private but nearer to you in Edinburgh:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812133240392?sort=price-desc&price-to=12000&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&make=LAND ROVER&model=DEFENDER 90&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=wa46tw&radius=1500&page=2

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812313550885?advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=12000&radius=1500&sort=price-desc&postcode=wa46tw&make=LAND ROVER&model=DEFENDER 90&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&page=4

Or consider an auction, some on this site:

https://www.brightwells.com/4x4s-ca...ns/8th-january-4x4-car-van-auction/catalogue/

This site is neaer to you:

https://www.morrisleslie.com/auctions/

The first one in Bristol also caught my eye yesterday. I've phoned him up to see more pictures! I think I may have to travel further south because the price seems a lot fairer

 

[Jonewen413]

Buy on condition more than mileage the newest td5s are about 14 years old now!

There's quite a few round the Midlands you might not have to go as far as London. Just keep looking, don't buy the first one you see

I test drove one in the north of Scotland recently and the drivers door was buffeting pretty badly at 45/50mph which caused a lot of noise in the cabin. I know TD5's can be loud but I literally could hardly hear the guy. Is this normal or is this due to dodgey door hinges?

 

[1988smithy]

I test drove one in the north of Scotland recently and the drivers door was buffeting pretty badly at 45/50mph which caused a lot of noise in the cabin. I know TD5's can be loud but I literally could hardly hear the guy. Is this normal or is this due to dodgey door hinges?

That's not normal, something's need fettling there lol