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They were fine yesterday and today I have no headlights or left hand indicator, is there any obvious reason why this might happen or is it jus dodgy old wires

My Series 3 was made in South Africa then moved to Spain before UK. I have the engine and chassis numbers on the log book. Is there any way of finding out any history of the vehicle. Like where it was sold or who to etc.

I need new wing mirrors, I have the holes in the wings but want to fit the defender style ones to the doors. I don’t have holes in my hinges to fit them. Does anyone know of another way to fit them or is it possible to drill the holes?

So after a 25 year gap between owning Series 3s some things I’d forgotten about have come flooding back: All my neighbours want to ask about it. WD40 and blow torch have become my friends again. I’m actually using tools from my building tool kit as well as my garage stuff. ie crowbar and...

What security devices can anyone recommend for my S3.

Hi, Can anybody tell me how I know which service kit I need? I’m not even sure which ignition type I have :(

Hi, Can anybody tell me how I know which service kit I need? I’m not even sure which ignition type I have :(

Ideally a full length one in sand with all the necessary metal work but any colour considered. If the price is right I’d be interested in a bikini hood too. Thanks Jim

I’m putting a canvas hood on my series 3, if I were to use a car cover are they prone to trapping moisture and promoting mould?

My Series 3 was made in SA by Leykor and the front seat is a bench seat. Was this a SA spec thing as I haven’t seen any others like it.

I have a 2.25 that idles very slowly and when the engine is hot it won’t idle at all. Is this easy enough to adjust?

I’m removing my hardtop and replacing it with a hood and stick set, Can anyone recommend a set other than the Exmoor trim set? It looks good enough in the pics but I remember buying a centre cubby box for a defender about 15 years ago and I was far from impressed with the quality. I know it’s a...

After months of looking and losing out on a few I finally picked up my Series 3. She’s a 1972 (same age as me!) from South Africa. I’m well pleased.

Hello chaps, 8 years after selling my 110 crew cab and driving Jap and German vans it’s time for me to buy another Land Rover. The prices have gone up it seems! So with my budget of about £7000 I’ve seen a few Series 3s and a couple of NA Defenders. This is only going to be a hobby car for me...

Hello my name is Jim, I'm not brand new but I just thought I'd say hello anyway to help with my post score I have a defender 110 Crew cab Td5

I need more posts!

What's the biggest tyres you can get on a standard 110 without fouling the arches?

I have a Truckman top which looks ****, I want to sell it and get a flat lid that I can lock and put stuff on. I would like to offer it for sale but can't access the for sale page. Not enough posts!

I currently have a Truckman top fitted to my 110 crew cab, as it is not very secure and if I'm honest looks **** I'm thinking of buying or making a flat load cover. A company called N & J make one for about £590. Does anyone have any experience of these or can offer any advice. I know I wil be...

Hello Chaps/Ladies After 5 years of owning a VW van for work purposes I have finally managed to get myself another Land Rover. Only yesterday I swapped my Van for a 110 Crew Cab Defender Td5 XS. I love it! My problem though is this, fitted on the front is a Warn XD 9000. I tried to...