Hi , I am new to 4X4 and Land rovers. I want to have a Land rover for daily use to get to work but one I can use at the weekend off road. I have a small budget (£500 ish) and am prepared to do some work to get a jeep through a MOT. I am not sure if petrol or diesel is best or if it matters for off road use. Also what is the best Land rover to buy (taking my budget into account).
With that budget anything will need a LOT of work. If its a disco or landy expect welding, lots of welding. If its a freelander expect transmission issues and head gasket problems because it will almost certainly be a k series at that price. Either way it'll probably be cheaper to save more and buy something in better shape in the first place.
Craiggillin1985
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You would be looking for a discovery 300 for around that price but it will need work but don't buy a rust bucket make sure you check boot floor , outriggers , sills , wheel arches , bulkhead etc
sarah90
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DIFFLOCK66
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Diesel doesn't need spark plugs, so less chance of a misfire in inclement weather. Petrol's cheaper to buy than diesel but you may well use more of it.
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THEengineer
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sadly for that money you will get one very knackered defender ,however odd bargains do sometimes come up you have made a start by joining here closer to home are bonkas 4x4 and south wales landrovers
mostin58
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suew
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Well that looks dodgy, no MOT, advertised as 1980 but first registered in 1993 which surely should make it a Defender
And the mileage
mostin58
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Lol, well spotted, i missed thatWell that looks dodgy, no MOT, advertised as 1980 but first registered in 1993 which surely should make it a Defender
And the mileage
