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The receipt I saw, was from the actual company called 'Freelander Specialist.' Call me naive, but I don't think they are purposefully being rip-off merchants; I think they've just taken a car in as PX and don't really know what they have precisely - they just see a '55 reg Freelander, look up...

What is the 'winter pack' and 'FBH?'

Thanks for this guys. I didn't know about that MOT check thing - enlightening! Whilst we're here...can you answer the questions I asked above please, for future reference.

I went to view a vehicle today, just down the road from me, but I'd appreciate a bit of help... Firstly, the vehicle was taken in as PX at a local dealer and was initially advertised for £2990. It is a 2006 Sport model with 103k. When I viewed the vehicle, I was told it would not be sold with...

You'll want to put a spreader plate at the back of whatever you're mounting it to. Mine had a 10mm plate behind the rear crossmember of my Defender.

I'm looking at getting myself a Land Rover after a few years away. So far, I'm most tempted by a Discovery 2 or maybe even a TD4 Freelander 1. This will purely be a weekend toy, and so will serve no other function than the odd greenlane and popping off on excursions and camping trips etc. hence...

Thank you, Matthew. Lovely looking vehicle, but I've just noticed in the pictures and I never noticed that you had said this in the initial description, that it is an Auto, and I'm definitely after a manual. Sorry, my fault, but thanks for taking the pictures anyway and good luck with the sale!

I *may* be interested. Have you got some current pics, including interior, that I can see please? I'm just in Royston, so it's easy for me to come have a look at it, if needs be.

Hello Matthew I might be interested in this, pending interior shots. What service history is present with the vehicle? Martin

Yup, that's what I'd also heard - the LR workshop guide said it was a 40 hour labour job to put right? Thats why when they first came out, as soon as the warranty was up on them, the prices tumbled - a 40k vehicle was all of a sudden worth 10k. It's the main reason I'm being swayed from a D3...

Am I right in saying that replacing the turbo on a D3 is a hefty task?

After a Defender, a D3 is actually my first choice for a return to owning a Land Rover. I love the look of them, always have...in fact I prefer them (looks-wise) to a D4 - the newer grill I don't like so much. It's just that, in my head, I've decided they're super-expensive to keep running...

As much as I love the look of a D3, I'd prefer something simpler, and I think the D2 is where I really ought to be heading, although I'm not going to rule anything out just yet. Any idea of good places to look for a good vehicle? It was always frowned upon, looking on the 'bay a few years ago...

I'm looking!

I'm glad I'm returning too! Regretted leaving approximately one day after the Defender went to pastures new. :(

Hello I'm new to this forum and I've just registered as I'm looking to get back into LR ownership, after being away for a few years after stupidly selling my rather lovely Defender. I used to frequent another forum, so I know how these things work, and even though I'm not overly-blessed in the...

Ooh, sorry, I meant maintenance costs. What is the cost of parts like in comparison? Are they more complex, so simple jobs, become harder? What is the TDV6 like for longevity? I'm coming from an immaculate 300td Defenderi, so I'm used to simple and cheap!

I was actually thinking of a D3, but what are the running costs like in comparison to my other options?

Hello New member and first post here, so be gentle! I'm not entirely new to the world of LR ownership, after stupidly selling my rather brilliant Defender a few years ago...a move I've regretted ever since. I can't bring myself to pay what I'd have to, to replace what I once had, but I'm...