Thanks Ratty, The resistance between the battery neg terminal and the chassis is high, I will look tomorrow for the other end of the earth cable when it stops snowing.

Thanks Fanatic, Will have a look

Hi All Got a 2002 Defender TD5 that won't start, when the ignition is switched on, a yellow relay under the drivers seat buzzes and the temp gauge was fluctuating. Anyone know what's wrong/seen this before and what fixes it? Thanks Richie

Hi there, I'm 46 and got my first Defender 5 weeks ago. Loving driving it, look for excuses to go out in it. Not sure if the novelty ever wears off. Just looking forward to some snow now!

Hi All, Owned a Defender 90 TD5 truck cab for two weeks and loving it. A guy at work joked that you could open the door lock with an ice lolly stick, I tried and its true. Will be buying new door locks, does anyone know of any supplier that sells better quality replacements? Thanks Rich

Oh well, I'll start saving for a galvanised chassis then:0)

I would love to have another 90, but it took me 21 years to persuade the wife I needed one, doubt she'd agree to a second one!

When the underside is wet with salt water from gritted roads in winter, is this not the same?

I work as a design engineer in oil and gas, specialising in subsea equipment. Bought a 90 truck cab last last week and love it. I had a thought that the subsea equipment I design uses sacrificial zinc anodes which reduce the rate of corrosion of carbon steel and stainless steel structures...

Thanks Drewster

Hi all, I bought a defender 90 truck cab on Saturday an am loving it. I managed 33mpg, £50 gave me 270 miles. Only one concern, the transfer box is losing oil. There's a plate with 8 bolts holding it on, oil is dripping from the rear four screws. Is this easy to fix? Rich

Hi, Never before owned a LR, seriously looking for a Defender, 300tdi or TD5, 90 or 110, hard top, DCPU, or truck cab; not really fussy, just love Land Rovers and need a 4x4 for the Scottish winters. Got about £6000 to spend on one. Rich

Thanks guys youve been a great help

Thanks NessieB Its up for £1400 but he wont budge - I offered £700

Hi I am looking at buying a 1990 G plate Defender 110 hard top, 90000 miles on odometer, 2.5N/A diesel, needs new battery/seat box, tyres good, no mot or tax (just expired). Would anyone care to put a value on it as I havent a clue if its worth the screen price? Thanks