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    Better MPG on Td5

    My TD5 90 has a Hannibal roof rack and runs on 305 x 16 Pro Comp Mud Terrain tyres and a 2" lift. It has a mild tune, EGR removed and a bigger intercooler with a big bore stainless exhaust. I get a steady 30 mpg, even with the Maggiolina roof tent on top. I can detect no difference with...
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    solving a buying issue

    That is not the full vin number. The serial number on the end has been omitted for security reasons I would guess.
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    Brakes Aren't Strong Enough

    It's no help to you, but my TD5 90 brakes are also in excellent condition but are also crap. I can't lock the wheels either and I have to make allowances on the road for the extra braking distances compared to most other vehicles. I just thought it was another quirky Defender characteristic! No...
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    Unknown Defender part

    Glad you asked this, I've had the same items wrapped in a cloth in my battery compartment since I bought the vehicle and often wondered what they were!
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    Whats yer MPG?

    1999 TD5 90, mud tyres, roof tent, 30 mpg average, more on a run. I never drive over 60 mph.
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    Derbyshire 4x4 Theft Initiative

    I hope somebody is watching the car park while this is going on!
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    What type of Engine does your 110/90 have?

    Chipped Td5
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    Where do you live?

    I live on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border near Weston Park off the A5. 1999 Defender 90 Td5.
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    Hiya!

    Hi to everyone. I'm new to Land Rovers and pick up my 'new'(1999) Defender 90 Td5 in a couple of days. It's a great looking almost concours fully loaded vehicle and I'm looking forward to the 200+ mile drive back home. I'll be at Himley classic car show this Sunday with my vintage foot pump...
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