potus
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Yeah, there's always one or two on there. If it looks too good to be true.......
lightning
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We bought a very clean 2005 TD5 XS SW last year.
It had a clean bill of health on the recent MOT history and drove OK. I figured £1,500 should cover the few things l noticed needed doing.
Since September l’ve spent close to £6,000 on it.
It doesn’t look any different apart from the new rear door, although the damage was hidden behind the spare wheel so it actually looked alright before.
Three of the big bills were a new clutch and DMF (£940) the new rear door (£1000 by the time they’d re sprayed everything) and rectifying the poor hot starting (£850)
It had a clean bill of health on the recent MOT history and drove OK. I figured £1,500 should cover the few things l noticed needed doing.
Since September l’ve spent close to £6,000 on it.
It doesn’t look any different apart from the new rear door, although the damage was hidden behind the spare wheel so it actually looked alright before.
Three of the big bills were a new clutch and DMF (£940) the new rear door (£1000 by the time they’d re sprayed everything) and rectifying the poor hot starting (£850)
that’s a lot of cash isn’t it like you said for
Things you can’t see! I’d be pretty annoyed but I guess that’s the nature of the beast if you’re unlucky? Or If you have it long enough.
lightning
Well-Known Member
I will be honest some of the things could have been left, for instance l fitted a new aircon condenser because the old one had lost some of its fins, although the aircon still worked.
And l fitted two brand new take-off LR front seats.
And a new front bumper, side steps, mud flaps, new speakers, alarm BBUS, it all adds up.
And l fitted two brand new take-off LR front seats.
And a new front bumper, side steps, mud flaps, new speakers, alarm BBUS, it all adds up.
I’d love to see some pics bud?
stumpyj
Active Member
Hi mate
Ive just rebuilt a 2000 TD5 Defender with my daughter. Most of the advisories are pretty simple to do. If I could offer some advice when you come to buy your Defender I would say that you will need to accept that you will need to get your hands dirty at some point! However they aren't the same as cars and usually have much better access to get the spanners on and spares and parts are really easy to get, and normally pretty reasonably priced. I found over the last 8 months or so that the things I never thought I could ever do, became interesting challenges rather than huge problems. You will also be amazed at the amount of help people will give both ones that you know and others that you don't (eg this forum) - although the immobiliser nearly beat me! For that I called a really nice bloke in Brighton who repairs the 10AS unit, he told me what to do and it fixed the issue. Old school telephone call. What I have found is that people will "pass on" the interest and genuine helpfullness.
So, last bit of advice, get a good socket set, ratchet spanners, angle grinder and 1mm cutting disks, mig welder and a hammer!
Ive just rebuilt a 2000 TD5 Defender with my daughter. Most of the advisories are pretty simple to do. If I could offer some advice when you come to buy your Defender I would say that you will need to accept that you will need to get your hands dirty at some point! However they aren't the same as cars and usually have much better access to get the spanners on and spares and parts are really easy to get, and normally pretty reasonably priced. I found over the last 8 months or so that the things I never thought I could ever do, became interesting challenges rather than huge problems. You will also be amazed at the amount of help people will give both ones that you know and others that you don't (eg this forum) - although the immobiliser nearly beat me! For that I called a really nice bloke in Brighton who repairs the 10AS unit, he told me what to do and it fixed the issue. Old school telephone call. What I have found is that people will "pass on" the interest and genuine helpfullness.
So, last bit of advice, get a good socket set, ratchet spanners, angle grinder and 1mm cutting disks, mig welder and a hammer!
Cheers buddy advice noted!! sounds like you’ve had a bit of an adventure!
dag019
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I would agree with that. They are not a car they are a lifestyle. As horrible a cliche as that is!
If you get one, treat it like a car and get a garage to do all the work it will very very quickly become uneconomical to run and you will end up resenting. It you get a tool kit and a manual and follow the guides on here and YouTube to do repairs yourself you will quickly realise that there is nothing on one of these that can’t be done diy on the drive. If you need tools to do a job buy the tools. Usually buying the tools and doing it yourself will work out cheaper and next time you do the job or use the tool it is free! It cost me nearly £500 in tops the first time I did my Timing belt which was about the same as the garage would have charged. However since then I have done mine 3 times and helped two other friends to do there’s. So after the first time there was about a £450 saving Over putting it into the garage each time!
Also as mentioned they attract attention and people are happy to help and talk about them. Everyone over a certain age has a story about one they will share with you. And there is nothing like working on the land rover on the drive to get passing neighbours to stop and talk to you.
This one looks to have potential:
https://ebay.us/3N3joW
such a bloody shame that right now in person visits are off the agenda. Don’t get me wrong there are bigger worries right now!
https://ebay.us/3N3joW
such a bloody shame that right now in person visits are off the agenda. Don’t get me wrong there are bigger worries right now!
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potus
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That seller always has plenty of nice looking landys for sale. Never dealt with him too far away from me, I believe people on this site have some experience of the seller and may be along drekly.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-LAN...530647?hash=item3fdf8d7a17:g:3XYAAOSwrSpekYhS
That was for sale over 18 months ago not far from me. They are the original photos and at that time it required a new chassis and was priced at 10k. It didn't sell and came up for sale again approx a year later sporting a new shiney gal chassis but this time it was 16k.
I seen the same photos not long ago on gumtree and priced under 4k. I reported to gumtree and ad was removed.
Just be careful when looking to do your homework to make sure it is not stolen or a scam
That was for sale over 18 months ago not far from me. They are the original photos and at that time it required a new chassis and was priced at 10k. It didn't sell and came up for sale again approx a year later sporting a new shiney gal chassis but this time it was 16k.
I seen the same photos not long ago on gumtree and priced under 4k. I reported to gumtree and ad was removed.
Just be careful when looking to do your homework to make sure it is not stolen or a scam
Thats good to know! I'd never know any of that. I expect a lot will come up in the next 6 months due to people needing to sell assets etc. One came up near me which looked promising but its Cat N:
https://bit.ly/2xP5hFt
This would I would certainly be keen to see if we were allowed to leave the house!!
https://bit.ly/2wXkrZ3
yes which obviously puts me somewhat at a disadvantage ha. I’m not gonna risk going viewing until we get the all clear to do so. Appreciate most sellers are selling now as they need the cash though. Quick question though, about 50% of those for sale have chequer plate on the bottom of the doors and back corners. Maybe even more than that. Do people avoid these cars on the assumption they are hiding issues. I was doing this but found myself disregarding nearly all of them ha!
lightning
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A lot have chequer plate fitted, it was an option from new to have the “chequer plate kit” and it’s a popular add-on.
I don’t go a bunch on chequer plate tbh.
But, l wouldn’t worry about it on the sills, wing tops, bonnet or small pieces on the rear corners.
I would worry about it on the crossmember, doors, or covering half the rear lower tub.
I don’t go a bunch on chequer plate tbh.
But, l wouldn’t worry about it on the sills, wing tops, bonnet or small pieces on the rear corners.
I would worry about it on the crossmember, doors, or covering half the rear lower tub.
