Everything was quite rushed, they 100% said the chassis number had been removed but there was a bit of a debate regarding the engine nr as it really was hard to see. I also must add that I turned up at 11:00 on a Saturday morning and they dropped everything to inspect the truck for me straight...

It is 1990, and did start life as a 90 TD and now has a 300tdi from a disco

Haha! Not too far then I thought you'd seen the west mids location and were saying you were near. Thanks for the offer though mate

South Birmingham mate, that'd be brilliant once Im fully convinced it belongs to me!cheers

Dug out all the old service history this evening which came with it, and managed to trace and speak to 2 very helpful previous owners. I got some pretty useful info too. Firstly, it's not a defender, it's one of the last runs of the 90's. It has a 300tdi engine from a discovery in. I spoke to...

I'm very glad you've said this, because I'm definitely starting to feel the same. I've got 20 years of history of the truck, all with matching reg, colour details, VIN, MOT details mileage etc at that point in time. I feel like I'm digging and digging, almost trying to create problems for myself...

Undoubtedly!

I didn't look myself, it's just what the garage have said. Everything is so rusted/filthy it's hard to find. I'll do this in the evening, where am I looking?

Everything you've quoted there has come back as matching mate, only discrepancy is chassis number which isn't there. The seller only had the defender for a few months, but claims he bought it in wales and drove it so England to sell for a quick profit. Through a bit of research, it looks like he...

Wow - thanks for that, good to see it can be done on a budget. Where did you pay £150 for a respray!? I know you said you weren't impressed but that's cheap even for a touch up. You mentioned you could spray also - that's another thing I've considered. Seeing if there's anyone on the forums who...

I think it may have had a new rear chassis section, it definitely has a new rear cross member so it could well have been done at the same time. Foot wells are corroded, and will definitely need hot work, they're not too leaky but do trickle lightly. I'd imagine it's going in through the...

Driving right now? Nothing stopping me from driving, I'm using the truck

Pretty green to be honest. I'd happily attempt repairs etc and fully intend to do so, but as I use the truck as a daily driver I'd be screwed if I couldn't repair something over the weekend in time for Monday morn

A grand, but was told this wasn't completely definitive but should sort the majority.

Sorry mate, I know it's useless. Should load after a minute. Alternatively, how else should I upload.

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Shows a respray from white to red & white. This is reflected in the log book. It's a 200tdi with 300tdi conversion. Let's say I go to the police/a stolen vehicle inspector. What can they do to confirm if it's stolen? So it might have engine number missing, chassis number missing, changed VIN...

**UPDATE REGARDING POTENTIALLY STOLEN** I paid for a full HPI check prior to visiting the car. The registration number had no associated thefts/write offs etc associated with it. At the time of purchase this was satisfactory for me to purchase. After all your helpful info, I've learned about...

Apologies, I forgot to respond to this. I got under truck but couldn't find any stamps for the life of me. I'd be lying if I said I knew where to look though, if someone could provide more detail I'd appreciate it!

Pictures when I'm in from work, I'll get rear crossmember, bulkhead, chassis, engine bay, interior. Any other bits people would like pics of so they can advise on the price I paid in relation to the condition?