Probably best I start a members car/resto thread.
I bought my 04 defender 90 XSs TD5 last weekend knowing it had loads of issues but they just keep coming. It’s an ex write off and has a few dings, missing parts and faults. I’m sure it’ll make a good tidy car on a budget though. It came with remapped ecu and a 2” raised suspension and all new bushes fitted at a LR dealeship, only 87k miles it's just full of faults and been a bit neglected.
Door held shut with a bungie for example.
So far with forum help this week I’ve:-
Got an MOT- No advisories, YES! £50
Fixed the alarm-Door switch and lock button missing £7.
Fixed the electric heated front screen- Strip & clean switch and contacts.
Put handles on the seat recliner levers (bruised thigh!) £6.
Straightened the steering wheel up & check tracking £30.
TD5 engine cover missing- bought a used one £30
Outstanding issues:-
Intermittent power loss and black smoke- I have an inlet hose kit coming £45 hoping it’s a delamination issue blocking the intake…. We’ll see.
Radio and facia missing
Damaged osf wing and arch. New arch ordered £50
Damaged osr corner
Bent bumper. New ordered £99
Dash bulbs blown.
Heated seats worn and not working. 12v feed ok.
Door card all hanging off and inner frame cracked. Weld frames this w/e and refit with new clips.
Leaks- wet saggy headlining, assume the sunroof leaks.
Air con- pump and pipes missing :-(
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