Hi, I have a Defender 90 (1992, 175k miles) in need of some work to get it through an MOT. I've taken it to a local garage and its failed on a few items though I'm a little bit sceptical to be honest. It sailed through last year and has only done about 500 miles since then - although I appreciate its not always as simple as that).
Feedback from MOT test is :
1) Leaking fuel tank (this is definately leaking, but am wondering if repair versus replace is cheaper/easier).
2 & 3) Steering box link and nearside front track rod end ball joint dust covers excessively damaged so that they no longer prevent the ingress of dirt (latter now seems to be leaking significant oil in vicinity but wasnt when i took it for MOT).
4) Nearside rear brake drum contaminated by oil.
I would be very grateful to get a second opinion from anyone local who would be willing to call by some time and take a look. I am unfortunately severly lacking in the practical side of things and nor do i have many tools!
Additionally, for that reason, if there is anyone interested in some paid maintenance as above then I'd prefer to pay a knowlegable LZ member than a garage who might not have worked on many Landy's and ends up taking twice as long as someone who knows what they're doing.
I will send full address details via direct message for anyone willing to take a look.
Cheers.
Fitzpad.
Feedback from MOT test is :
1) Leaking fuel tank (this is definately leaking, but am wondering if repair versus replace is cheaper/easier).
2 & 3) Steering box link and nearside front track rod end ball joint dust covers excessively damaged so that they no longer prevent the ingress of dirt (latter now seems to be leaking significant oil in vicinity but wasnt when i took it for MOT).
4) Nearside rear brake drum contaminated by oil.
I would be very grateful to get a second opinion from anyone local who would be willing to call by some time and take a look. I am unfortunately severly lacking in the practical side of things and nor do i have many tools!
Additionally, for that reason, if there is anyone interested in some paid maintenance as above then I'd prefer to pay a knowlegable LZ member than a garage who might not have worked on many Landy's and ends up taking twice as long as someone who knows what they're doing.
I will send full address details via direct message for anyone willing to take a look.
Cheers.
Fitzpad.