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Its getting to the stage I want to upgrade my stereo in my TD5 and want to go for a system with Apple Car play. I don’t really want to hack my dashboard about to fit a 2 din unit so I’m limited to the Pioneer AVH-Z7000DAB if I want DAB tuner. My worry is that the screen with flap about with the...

I'm going to be replacing all my door seals and the drivers catch this weekend. While I'm doing it I was wondering if there is a way of changing the door alignment, I think my drivers doors is about 2 or 3mm too low. It's not very much I know but it would be nice to correct it if I can. If there...

My defender had a respray by the previous owner in an apparent Land Rover colour. Does anybody recognise this colour, sorry not great photos but it’s currently in the barn and the keys in the house!

Hi all I have a small bit of surface rust near my rear mud flaps and it’s starting to bug me, so I want to sort it before it becomes a problem. Can anybody recommend a good rust eater product as there are loads of them out there now! Another silly question, do I need to prime after using a rust...

Hi all I have to replace my TD5 complete fuel Filter ( WJN000020 ) as the bracket on the top is broken (It was cable tied when I bought it). The car has just had a complete service with all oils and filters etc 2 weeks ago just after I purchased it but the garage noted the broken bracket but did...

A quick question to anybody that has installed a X Defend Pedal Lock; The installation instructions say that you should remove all carpets and mats before installation but the pictures on their own website seem to show it sat on a mat when installed. I’m going to Dynamat my Landy, so the...

Oh wise oily people, who can identify this connector, it’s sat on top of the near side headlight.

Has anybody used Lasalle Trim products before, I’m thinking of getting some stuff from them. Spoke to the guy at Lasalle today and he seemed a top guy but would loved hear anybody’s experiences.

Has anybody fitted Puma door cards to a TD5 90, if so what are the mods that need to be done? I was about to buy some new cards for my TD5 but somebody offered me a set but they are puma ones but apparently you can fit them to a TD5 doors

My current bumper has been slightly reshaped by the last owner and its starting to niggle me everytime I walk past it, so I'm thinking I might get a new bumper! As daylight running lights are proven to improve safety (and look cool), I'm thinking of getting a new bumper with built-in daylight...

I am currently sorting out a few bits on my 90 and I thought while I had my head under the bonnet I would have a quick at the lighting. I read somewhere that the TD5 come with a loom near the front to wire in front spots and another in the dash to wire in a switch for the spots. Out of memory...

I’m still trying to sort out the niggly problems on my defender, I think I have sorted all the safety and mechanical problems now(after spending a shed load!) The previous owner of the 90 had a new drivers door put on by an untrained monkey, that was blind, had one arm and is an alcoholic (well...

im currently thinking of putting a couple of forward facing rear seats in the rear of my 90 for the kids. The problem is access as it’s a TD5 and I do not want to butcher the tub to get puma seats in. I was thinking, if the front seats would slide all the way forward and if the tub had a...

hi, do with oily muddy people of Landyzone have any idea on the cost I might be charged for get a 90’s white roof sprayed in metallic black (just the roof not the body). I’m based Essex if anybody have any recommendation of sprayers?

Well I picked up my new 2004 Defender 90 TD5 today from a private seller, 71K on the clock, 2 previous owners, perfect chassis, had a good respray, very tidy and had a new MOT last Thursday with NO advisories. Well driving it home (about 30 miles) it start to feel funny on the back on a couple...

hi, has anybody got a list of what was installed as standard spec for Defender TD5 90 S? I’m picking up my new 2004 90 S on Monday and my neighbour has told me this afternoon that he thinks all TD5 have immobiliser which is controlled via a Land Rover alarm unit and I can get the ECU programmed...

Really stupid question, what is the best way/finish to paint a galvanised roof rack black? hammerite or spray can? The question sounds stupid by I have never painted anything galvanised before!

Can anybody recommend any good site that can you supply good quality and cost effective Defenders parts and customisation bits.

Hi all I’m a Land Rover virgin, picking up a 2004 Defender 90 TD5 on Sunday, so I will be probably be posting a lot of stupid questions. The first stupid question, I’m intending replacing the rear benches with a couple of forward facing seats (emergency kids car). I have seen imagine online of...