Hi again. I looked up buyer protection on PayPal and they don't give any support for refunding motorised vehicles of any kind. Therefore is there any reason why PayPal would be a better method of payment than any other? Thanks in advance for your answer.

Yes and no. I presume most of the 15+ old landy's have a rusted rear x member as they catch all of the mud... I have been told. So as long as the rest of the chassis is solid I shouldn't think there is anything wrong with a new one but as blue dog mentioned it must have been done properly!

yes i agree. Not worried at all!

Okay thanks! It is unlikely that I would want to claim for much anyway to build up a ncb

The landy has had a new rear cross member and clutch so I won't need to buy one myself. Is that what you mean?

Really, that is worrying?! Have you had any experience of this?

That is great! Thanks for your help!

Yes, unfortunately! Do you have any other insurers in mind that you could recommend for price, if not then don't worry as I know it is completely different for each person? I have heard Adrian flux should be good.

Yes and it's certainly not cheap. Around £2,500 was one quote from a comparison site, I am ringing round specific insurers now for tailored quotes. I am very set on a defender now though as it has been in my mind for at least 5 years! I will just have to wince and grit my teeth for insurance but...

Okay I understand. As he is offering to fix most things and put it through an mot no extra charge that is more than most private sellers but I will still ask if he would a warranty as I'd like to have something to fall back on!

I see what you mean! What would be the cost of seats windows and seals though? Also would adding windows be considered a modification by insurers as that is half the problem for me?

Good point! Looking more for a csw rather than a hardtop and also can't stretch much past £7,000 or so. I will have a look at this listing though!

Don't worry harsh advice often pays off in the long run Yes everything seemed very sound. I knocked the chassis and it sounded good all round. Some surface rust under the waxoyl but no trapped mud or holes, do You think I need to check further? Also warranty is something I haven't asked about...

Good point, I'll check that over with him before I take it any further!

Is this not a county? I will check the v5c agin

Yes thanks for all of your suggestions mate! He seemed to be a mechanic fixing up landys and he said he has only just started buying/selling in the last month. He is not part of LR, just the name of his garage. He also seems to be very genuine pointing out the flaws and admitted that it has been...

Yes! I don't mind for the interior as I will be very happy to do this up myself. The landy was definitely genuine and didn't seem to be hiding any secrets

I asked him about this but he hadn't removed the head so he didn't know. As you say this could be good for a lower price!

Thanks for that I will ask the seller

Hi there, I am new to this forum so any advice is very much appreciated!! I am looking to buy a Land Rover defender 90 and came across this one for sale close by for £7550. I am viewing it today. It is exactly the vehicle I am looking for but does anyone think this a good price or should I...