Hi all I'm about to refurbished my tub but the driver's side panel is beyond repair and was wondering if you can get new panels or would it be better to get a second hand tub and refurb that instead

Yes you can get new panels. MTC4327 aftermarket about £42
If everything else is Ok, then go for it. You do end up with a row of pop rivets across the middle of the panel where you have to drill out the spot welds. If cappings are rusting, floor going, rear body member shot, I would consider looking for a replacement tub. Or at least investigate prices from scrapyard.

Cheers for that from what I can see the underneath is getting quite bad and cappings are rusted so looks like it might be and second hand tub then thanks again