It sounds as though with that budget, and the level of finish you're looking for you may want to look at John browns, or huddersfield landrover centre. Haggle hard, because they are expensive, but if you're after perfect panels and a clean and tidy motor could be worth having a look. If not...

S1 should probably be on a "Q" plate anyway, and whilst it may be better on coils apparently a few hybrids have been impounded recently... If it's got enough point to keep its identity, just used for trialling, or you're going to restore it on a repro chassis at some point then keep the 1! If...

redhand was selling a load of springs a while back. not sure what he had but might be worth dropping him a pm and see if he's any kicking about.

Half eaten snickers and a pack of space raiders (out of date)? Sorry... Honestly don't know, but if you do come up with a price a mate of mine's after something to tow his rrc offroader? PM me a ball park if you fancy?

So truck back, and £3k in your pocket to repair it? If they up their offer you're going to be rolling in it! Just make sure to act quickly and ensure that they don't scrap it. What cat did they write it off as too? Unlikely to be more than a D, but worth a check just incase I guess

Fairynuff! I've only seen what's on the website and maybe the odd lightweight excepted i haven't noticed any s3's. Tbh i'll take your word for it though, i can never afford anything they have so tend not to look too often!

Surely they wouldn't still have 10j's kicking about would they? (plus it's listed as 2.5) also, before anyone else bothers, i checked all the piccys off the current withams tender, and unsurprisingly no tdi's (at least so far as i can tell!) so don't waste your time! few lots of spares, but i...

also i think the inlet manifold would be the wrong shape for a 200tdi 200tdi here http://mud4fun.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/200tdi-3a.jpg 2.5 12j here http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c348/UK_Akita/Betty/09082010913.jpg

that looks suspiciously similar to my 12j 2.5NA, albeit without a pump (power steering or air con?- situated by the front left mount) mine has. Can't see a turbo on it to suggest a 19j. The green paint obviously suggests military, making the 2.5NA more likely. I think the fact the whole engine...

You're well within your rights to send dealership examples to them of well cared for models at proper prices!

Jack i've dropped you a pm, might have a spare not too far from you.

looks tidy, nice scenery! Any less rust issues out there than over here, or do moist winters and gritted roads still run riot? Oh and welcome!

The first one I'd agree is likely a 2, But i think with the deep sills and separate wiper motors the second could be as well, although i don't know the changover dates.... 2a as opposed to s3 wings, & a series s3 grill. 9725N Date of Liability 01 01 1992 Date of First Registration 08 01 1960...

If you can bide your time and wait for on to come up, or fancy a project, a 200tdi on a galvy chassis will likely outlast you if cared for. Yes a bit draughty, but worth it! Find one with an overdrive for the full jackpot!

If he was cloning then surely he'd be after the V5/id?

I've heard the above also... Very good quality and price, but very infrequent service!

If it's the original diesel they are really chuffin slow! Not that the petrol's rapid or anything, but a bit bitter. Dependant upon budget i'd try and find one with a 200/300tdi engine already in, and as ever, buy the best you can! Whilst landrover parts are relatively cheap and plentiful...

Where abouts in the country is it? Someone may be local and willing to go check it out if you're serious about the purchase?

Not mine, not pretty, and not entirely where you'd like... BUT they may go cheap by the looks of it (if not entirely undeservedly cheap!) Genuine Landrover Defender steel wheels x5 | eBay

Traded my '01 1.2 clio in last year 48,000 miles on the clock, 5 door, very tidy, got about £800 for it I think against a newer polo! Lucky i did too as 5 months later my brother flattened a lampost with it and i doubt he'd have walked away in the clio!