WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED LAND ROVER DEFENDER. I am thinking of buying a Defender, yesterday I looked at a 2001 TD5 trayback dual cab & it drove really well but had a bit of a gearbox noise when taking off. So, no: you shouldn’t buy a classic Land Rover Defender. nothing too special just after a bit of fun. TD5 Discovery, what to look for when buying.
My Profile My Preferences My Mates. In the meantime the link sent my Ralph look promising. If there is none, then factor the cost of thoroughly going over the cooling system into your calculations. See what the New Land Rover Defender has to offer. If it’s an older Defender and you don’t feel confident checking it over, our advice is pay for an independent inspection, either by the AA or RAC, or by having the Defender checked by a Land Rover specialist. My biggest concern is longevity, just look at where the air intake is on both machines. Yeah, I wish I had the time that I used to to bowse the forums. < Previous ... Jan 3, 2016 Posts: 26 Likes Received: 0 Location: norfolk. For a full low-down on what the experts look for, take a look at our LRO Buying Guides. Open gallery. Return to the contents page. If you are buying a Defender and it does not have a 17 digit VIN, you are likely being taken for a ride, and the truck you are about to purchase is most likely illegally imported and worse yet, not legal for road use in … Happy Hunting, and if you can't find what you are looking for then a friend is potentially selling his Defender 90 (1986 D) with a Perkins engine conversion with some QT, X-Eng, Special track etc, goodies on-board. On the 200Tdi, fuel rail return pipes disintegrate; symptoms include the smell of diesel and visible leaks. Hardly get time to drive (or work on) Defender nevermind read forums. Rover’s 70th Anniversary Convoy: old … j_defender90, Jan 3, 2016 #1. Do they have any common issues to look out for ?
Also, aluminum checker plate on body skirting hides a multitude of sins, have a look on inside What to look or in a Defender Transmission clunk, worn propshafts, centre diff functionality, gearbox noise Trim condition and completeness, trim is very expensive Suspension bushes and shocks cause a really terrible ride if they are worn. The first prototype was built by the British automaker in 1947 and it was designed for the army. However .. Buying used: Land Rover Defender The rugged Defender has been with us in wagon and ute guise since 1992 and there are many fine used examples in the marketplace On paper the most advanced workhorse 4WD, the Defender was let down by ancient styling, poor ergonomics and indifferent build quality that prevented it reaching its potential.
Search for a Land Rover Retailer near you. Hence decision to chose Defender 110. Tips on buying a defender 90.
For a complete low-down on what the experts look for, take a look at our LRO Buying Guides. ENGINE. 1983 One-Ten (later 110): 62bhp diesel, 74bhp petrol or 114bhp V8 (later 134bhp). If you want a boxy, open-top off-roader from decades past, go pick up a Wrangler. Simple and strong, they wear like any other. what are the main things i should look out for ? I'm looking at 2nd hand Defenders on ebay and at some of the vehicles on sale here. Share. I was hoping to find a sort of checklist of things to look at - I am sure I have seen it somewhere before- might have been in one of the mags.