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  1. DefenderDaryl

    Southern softie, here!

    Thank you, Mr Potamus!
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    Southern softie, here!

    Cheers! It has some security installed already but I do have more security plans on the horizon. I've seen way too many notices of stolen Defenders for me to ignore it. Early plans are to get Challenge 4x4 to give it a health check and fix any issues that come up from it. Then maybe some...
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    Southern softie, here!

    I joined in 2014, huh? Didn’t take me long to get a Landy, then! I picked up a 2003 Defender 90 from Leeds yesterday. Avg. 50mph the whole way down - partly to conserve fuel and partly to conserve my ears. From what I can tell, the car is fairly standard. A Landy friend of mine thinks I may...
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    Green lanes in Hampshire

    Holy thread revival, Batman! I’ve bought myself a Defender 90 TD5 (finally!!!) so will hop on the newbie-in-Hants bandwagon. Any suitable green landing days on the horizon?
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    Just put a deposit down on my first Landy - a Defender 90 TD5 Hardtop

    Just put a deposit down on my first Landy - a Defender 90 TD5 Hardtop
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    Advice?! Walton motors - Cranleigh

    I think I know the answer, but is there any change of opinion on these guys? I keep seeing tempting Defenders in my AutoTrader results but have read the horror stories from a few years ago. Have they improved their game? They seem to be alright from looking at their responses to AT reviews, but...
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    Should I buy a diagnostics tool for Defender TD5?

    Ah, I see. I clicked on this thread to offer my experiences and also because I’m interested in getting a TD5 Defender, so a handy thread to follow. *Googles Nanocom* HOW MUCH?!
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    Should I buy a diagnostics tool for Defender TD5?

    I can’t speak from Landy experience, but I own (and also used to own) a 2004 BMW 3 series, and invested in a cable that connects from the OBD2 port to a laptop. One of the best gadgets I’ve ever bought and only cost me £25 or so. Sure, you could pop the Landy into a garage or call a mobile...
  9. DefenderDaryl

    Who's in 'Ampshire then?

    Crack between cylinders 1 and 2, so head gasket isn't sealing. It's a 998 so tough as nails but I haven't had much luck with it. :( I have a 1275 A+ from a Metro but it's all disassembled. Needs parts inspecting and loads of new bits buying for it. Pistons, cam and probably head as the one...
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    Who's in 'Ampshire then?

    Another Basingstokian here, but no Landy to speak of. My name won't be a lie at some point! Hopefully this year! The Mini in my avatar is in the garage with a broken heart (quite literally broken) so I'm driving a Beemer in the meantime. Who was the Disco 1 or 2 that lost a wheel on Hackwood...
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    London to Brighton, any good?

    If it's anything like the Mini L2B run, organised by London and Surrey Mini Owners Club, then I suggest plenty of food and drinks unless you want to pay burger van prices. Is it Crystal Palace Park? If so, then there's a small Tesco at the bottom of the hill if you need supplies. Decently sized...
  12. DefenderDaryl

    My first off roader - defender 90

    Nice! I'm hoping to join the Defender club by the end of the year but as soon as possible, really. Looks a helluva lot of fun!
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    Southern softie, here!

    Well please keep me posted if you do. :) What I'd really like to do when the bad weather hits us, especially if it's anything like last year, is help people out. Pulling people through floods, up hills, even joining the 4x4 response group when I've got a bit of 4x4 experience under my belt...
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    Southern softie, here!

    Haha yeah, know that feeling. When's your next run then? I would like to tag along. I've been watching a shedload of green laning and off roading videos on YouTube. Longing for the day I can enjoy all that.
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