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So, just failed the MOT. After all the work I put into it. One of the fails was the handbrake, I got a figure of 15% on the machine, the pass is 16% or above. I can't moan about that, it's there in black and white. However, the Examiner also said there wasn't much play with my handbrake...

2001 1.8 Had a bit of a knocking noise coming from the front but she still handled fine. I had a wee look underneath and found one of the ARB droplinks had come apart, one that was replaced only 2 years ago! So, droplinks ordered and I want to change the ARB bushes whilst I'm at it. Decided...

Here's one for yous all.... I have a 2001 1.8 hippo and she's driving great. Engine runs smoothly, cruises along quietly, and I reckon I'm getting decent mpg from her. However I've noticed a sort of rubber popping noise from the rear after stopping, more so when I have stuff in the boot or...

OK so my rear washer wasn't working, suspected washer pump as there was no sound when the button was pressed. Bumper off, switch the two pumps around so that I know it's the pump and not the wiring. New pump needed. Found one on eb*y, arrived very quickly so fitted it this afternoon and it...

So after waiting 9, yes 9 weeks waiting on a replacement logbook for the bike I was swapping for the hippo, (thanks Swansea....) everything's now sorted and I'm now the proud owner of a landrover! It's a 1.8 petrol 2001 5 dr with 112000 on the clock. After doing some tinkering and stuff with...

Hi everybody! New to all this. Always wanted a Land Rover of some sort but as I'm not working and money is tight I thought I'd never get one. However what I did have was a couple of motorbikes belonging to my wife's late partner, but none of us can ride them. After them sitting in our...