Thanks for the update, always good to know what problems turned out to be :)

Yes.

It's only the same size as a '90s Ford Granada! And you have the benefit of a better viewing position. People have the idea that a 110 is huge, and it really isn't.

Even so, we all learn something. I agree though it would be nice if people came back...

Makes a big difference in hilly country, as it doesn't change up quite so readily.

Yep, early 300Tdi or 200Tdi which has even fewer electronics.

When the guy from Land Rover made the "70% still on the road" claim, the Discovery was still in its first incarnation, Range Rover had not long gone back on sale to the US, and the previous ten years had accounted for about 60% of total Land Rover vehicle sales. So it was a fairly easy claim to...

MPG is almost always about driving style, followed by what accessories you have. If you utilise that pump tweak by having a leaden right foot, you will use more fuel. If you have tyres with a high rolling resistance (e.g. Very knobbly), or a roof rack with masses of lights in it, then you will...

Hmm, tricky one that! If you can find a copy of James Taylor's "Land Rover" (his website) that would give you a grounding in most of the older styles. Pick up a copy of Land Rover Owner magazine, that usually has a buyer's guide in it that again will show you the various options available...

Those are all fair comments, and I hope I didn't come over as putting you down! If it's a matter of just driving around and pointing things out, I'm not even sure a Land Rover would be the right vehicle. The interior is nothing as spacious as a Transit (they are more like a family car), and...

The OP is in Hampshire. So anywhere is "up here" :D

Okay, seriously you are not ready for this! That's a Defender 110 Station Wagon. From the look of the seats in the back area (individual seat backs) it will be the nine-seater option.

I think you need to know a bit more about Land Rovers. Only one vehicle comes in different wheelbases, the Defender, and the 90 won't be any good to you - it's essentially a two seater. Discovery 2 (which has been out of production since 2004, superseded by the more capable, more luxurious and...

Isn't it within a certain distance of a structural member?

Hi there. Yes, A Land Rover will certainly fit the bill, but you will struggle to get one to fit the people required. The only vehicles from the factory which carried that many were the old 110 Station Wagons, which had bench seats (or four individual seats) in the load bed area - either three...

Usually M+S lights together indicate a problem with the XYZ switch on the box. Do they both come on with the ignition self-test? What happens when you shift to Low box?

I'd buy one.

I just measured mine. From the pocket in the rear door to the back of the centre cubby box is 170cm, add about 10cm if you take the pocket off. From the pocket to the rear of the folded seats is 137cm

I've got an Auto V8, and it doesn't hold on to the revs unless I am flooring it. If I treat the throttle gently, it shifts at around 2500. Have you tried altering your driving style?

I know Nottingham City Transport (local authority bus company) was self-insured in the '90s. One of their buses hit a friend's car, he just went to the depot with the repair estimate where they matched the dents to the bolt pattern on the bus bumper (they use(d) Volvo buses which were very...