I have been hearing alot about Defender thefts and ringing, especially in the North of England. I'm in N Ireland where this is not an extensive problem... YET. We have a superb police car crime team which the public saved from closure by the chief constable. It's also a relatively small place here where nicked landy's might stick out - which is a plus.

How extensive is the Defender ringing in England and what are the usual traits/habits of the theives? What are the things to look out for? Is it mostly individuals selling on forums and websites or has it reached the dealer level?

Thanks for any info.

Its begining to take the ****

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