minstermineman

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #1

Been looking at this item on that well known aution site. Item number 251216047594. Cant figure out links and stuff on my phone.
Looks nice on the outside, been emailed copies of reciepts and invoices, ex scottish power . Mileage is very high in my eyes and i dont know enough about landrovers to make a decision, and wouldnt know where or what to look for if i went to see it.
Looking at it it will need tyres soon too.

Trying hard not to be sucked in by the shiney paint !

Is it worth a look and what about that engine (240k +)

 

Beneagles

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #2

Why did it need so many parts replaced?
There are several 110 utilities available for that price... 3 years younger... lower mileage... and such. As you say... the shiny paint tends to blur the vision.
As for what to look for - several excellent threads on here about just that! :search:

 

Station House

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #3

Defender Buyers Guide

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Feb 13, 2013

• #4

for the lazy LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 TD5 SPECIAL VEHICLES *TOTALLY REFURBISHED, £6000 PARTS!* | eBay

 

wack61

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #5

240,000 miles is a lot but if it's been well maintained it could do double that , I've had a transit with 400,000 on it when I sold it

When refurbishing anything people replace parts that have nothing wrong with them "just in case"

You need to look at it, drive it then haggle, new tyres needed is a good way to ask for £500 off

 

minstermineman

New Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #6

Thanks guys - that buying guide is helpful.

On a proper pc now - so hopefully this link will work - a selection of before and after pics and various invoices in the gallery.

Seems like chassis work was done and a new rear crossmember, cant find much about the engine though.

defender Photo Gallery by minstermineman at pbase.com

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Feb 13, 2013

• #7

It looks nice and I assume he fixed any rust.. not just painted over. But where are the mechanical repairs?

 

trax

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Events Planner

• Feb 13, 2013

• #8

to be honest, it's all great that it's shiny.. but in 18 months time it will start to get rust.

 

lanny man 90

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2013

• #9

Seems a lot for a 110 van with that mileage on

 

harlequin

New Member

• Feb 14, 2013

• #10

Thats been on various sales sites for weeks now. If it was worth the money it would have gone when the snow arrived.

 

minstermineman

New Member

• Feb 14, 2013

• #11

Well - I have talked myself out of this one - it might look nice on the outside, might have had the chassis etc sorted out - but that mileage is a big issue, especially with nothing to say what has been done engine and running gear wise.
Top marks to whoever did the bodywork, but the body is not much use if the engine gives up a month down the line.
Not even going to go see it - my resolve might crumble if I do !