That's really interesting to know, thanks again for all of your advice and support. Dealer is not budging a singer inch away from £13,000 - he' won't move any lower than that!!! So to be honest - i think i'm going to leave it and keep looking!!!!!!!!

Disco1BFG - i'm ever so grateful for the time you've spent on this. I have that feeling too ( and it's not a good one ) when i read through that MOT history - i think if it was as well maintained as what I first thought, then to be honest, i wouldn't have expected to see the things on that list...

Is there anything on this PDF that Disco1BFG has provided ( really appreciate that thank you ) that would stand out to anyone from previous years??? Thanks again guys you're terrific!!!!:)

Hey Disco1BFG : Thank you so so much for this!!! That's really interesting!!!! Would the things it's failed on those MOT's bother you at all? I had a look down that list, and there were a few things that stood out that sound a little serious? - things that have crept up again and again, and it's...

Hey StewLaws - thanks for the reply. Yeah for me it is too - to be able to justify that amount of spend on a Defender, there has to be something just ''WOW'' about it - especially due to the vehicles age. I went through all of the body work so closely, and it really is excellent - i haven't seen...

Hi defenderdog!! I don't think it has been galvanized and not re-built either!! I just think it's been incredibly well looked after and maintained by the owners!!! There aren't many owners at all, and with the last owner having it for 10 years and servicing it meticulously in her ownership, I...

Hi Pressbrake - thanks for the advice - really appreciate it! When you say inspected, do you mean one of those AA inspections that you can pay for? I'd definately like someone to check it out who knew what they were looking at... ( although the price for one of those AA / RAC inspections is...

Hi 109inches - I know - it was over budget - but i'm trying to find something that looks fantastic - and that it most importantly be an investment for the future - I will want this for the long road ahead, and with that in mind - that's why i pushed my budget further north!! I've done all the...

Hi Lynall - Thanks for the advice! I have to agree - I think there is always a reason they're cheaper - and that's what's been going on in my head for the past few weeks - if i buy cheaper - i will always think back to the one that was mint that was more money!!! :confused: Thanks for the...

Hi Wimblowdriver - thanks so much for your reply! From the test drive today it had a healthy engine, everything was sounding as it should, no horrible shakes, rattles, making all the right noises - all of the servicing in the book is completely up to date with a full service history, and a full...

Hey Bankz5152 - Thanks for the info - i know - something about the TD5 2000 which I really like..... Ideally I don't want to spend 13K however it is incredibly good condition!! Thanks for the info on the tax too - appreciate it!! :) Hi Brown - Yeah i know - it is a little dear - but then i...

Hey Everyone :) Hope you're all well!! Need your opinions if that's okay!!!...... Have been currently hunting a Defender 90 TD5 for the past few months, and have searched the usual places; privately, in the paper, auto trader, gumtree, ebay etc etc One came up in the last few days and I went...

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eBay as people have mentioned is probably your best bet!!! Welcome to LandyZone :)

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I'd agree with Brian47 above, first port of call would be a Gutter mount....