@Land_girl ......I see you're in Essex........if you're not far from Grays/Basildon I could MOT it tomorrow afternoon or Saturday morning........at least then you'de get a proper test and know exactly what it needs ..or doesn;t..........Failing that check with your local council , a lot operate...

Yes , a 75mm diameter puddle in 5 minutes is the standard...........now just watch someone ( no name) argue that I'm wrong....:)

no idea, but there are specialist firms that do know and will carry out the work How much it would cost is another matter

You can import a car under 25 years old to the USA.......it will need to meet their safety and emissions rules.....and there are companys that will carry out any mods needed

we buy cars from The USA all the time, we just transfer the cash via the bank , some owners get a bit stressed when we approach them after seeing thier for sale advert but eventually they realise we#er genuine ....so I wouldn't write the guy off yet......see if hes willing to transfer the cash...

You'll get an airbag light on

If you take a vehicle for an early MOT and it fails.......your current MOT is no longer valid , it doesn't depend on what it fails on

When I did mine I just leavered the subframe down after removing the bolts ( I did one side at a time) As an aside if anyone wants to borrow the tool to do thiers with ,I can lend/send mine

Who does this ?.......I'm curious

Reinstate it ......Having driven both I wouldn't own a D2 without it

Both supercharger and turbo kits are available for the Rover V8 powered TVRs, they make good reliable power too

You could rebuild it and apply for a reg........you'll end up with a Q reg though .........and I cant see a way to do it without fitting a brand new chassis with receipt......or buy it and just try to apply for the V5 with its original vin number etc and see what happens..........you might just...

Cat B cannot be put back on the road

Rover V8 crank, rods and pistons.....all the major components needed to upgrade a 4.0 V8 P38 or Discovery 2 4.0 to 4.6 £300 Discvery2 rear wheel bearing/hub and ABS sensor complete.......new in box £40 posted Discovery2 alarm receiver ( the black bx that the key fobs communicate...

blocked rad..........knackered viscous fan.........just a couple of things to look at first

D1

Try to put it in "!" and see if it drives .........if it does its the sprag clutch failed

A greedy and useles company..........best avoided

Something to remember , just because a vehicle is MOT exempt, its still subject to Construction and Use regulations.........whch can be more stringent than MOT regulations.

Are you a member of The AA ? ........They can examine the engine and do an engineers report which would be helpful if you end up taking Landrover to court