Fitted some waterproof Econoseal connectors on the end of the front fog lamp cables ready to replace them with Daytime running lamps. This is one of those do a bit when I have five minute jobs. I've already done the re-wiring of the fog lamp relay under the bonnet. I've yet to do the...

Yesterday I started changing the wiring loom in the engine bay to use the front fog lamp wiring for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Looks simple on the circuit diagram but finding the right wires and getting enough of them out of the loom to be able to get a connector on was awkward. Today I...

Driven mine to buy a new lawn mower. How do people without Land Rovers cope. I didn't even have to fold the seats down. Just lift the thing in and shut the door. Started to tidy up some 16" Alloy wheels. Got as far as the primer. They will eventually get some mud tyres on. Looked...

Clydefrog Firstly I want to say that I don't want to change your mind about a Defender. I like them and I also like the idea of the perceived simplicity. From what you have written so far I think you should go for it and just buy one. I am sure you will love it. It will be tatty in places...

Welcome. You forgot to add that the handbrake is in an awkward place. I like the idea of a Defender but not as a main car and with your budget I would strongly suggest you look at a Discovery TD5 before making a choice. It does not quite have the history and nostalgia of the Defender but it...

Thank you for the welcome. Glad to be chatting about Landies. I agree that most of the time all terrain tyres are the best choice and I've been driving on them for over 10 years. On wet sloshy and grass however it is clear the mud tyres can get out of ruts that ATs cannot. RTV trial courses...

I've been distracted from off-roading for many years but after having had an engine replaced due to near terminal flooding I became interested again. I'm on my third Disco. Started with RTV trials in about 1998 in a 200TDi, then a 300TDi and for the last 7 years a TD5. Apart from the odd...