1. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114863406947?hash=item1abe647f63:g:SYYAAOSwJuxg030Q Doesnt look too bad - but paint work looks like its been painted on?
  2. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Ouch Date tested6 January 2021 FAIL View test certificate Mileage208,148 miles MOT test number9943 3110 2121 Test location View test location Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))...
  3. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Just seen this one.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124783650733?hash=item1d0daf67ad:g:82IAAOSwHVtgoN2Q Chequer plate across the back, hiding something?
  4. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Thanks for all the replies guys - on them close ups it certainly looks as though it needs a thorough inspection... So now to decide what to do - leave alone or pay for an inspection??? Anyone live north wales and want to earn some easy cash :)
  5. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Lol, city of culture don’t you know ;) No it’s in Colwyn Bay, Wales matey, so bit of drive just to go and check it over. Considering one of the AA/RAC inspections though as well. Actually if there’s any forum members up that way I’d happily offer some cash/donation for someone to go give it a...
  6. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Thanks for that do they inspect the vehicle in the flesh??
  7. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Can you guys open this?
  8. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    How do I upload a iphone video here guys? The seller of the possible dodgy white one has sent me a video of him going round all the underside and exhaust area - wondered if you guys could take a look?
  9. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Anybody know anything about Jan the Landy man from ebay - sells an awful lot of defenders https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234077324511?hash=item36801884df:g:NFYAAOSwQ8xg4ipZ
  10. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Dont mind doing a bit of work myself - always bought doer uppers in the past BMWs/Audis/Porsches so dont mind swapping lights/interiors bolt on/bolt off stuff. Not great on engine rebuilds
  11. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Ha very true. I know Im looking 120k+ plus for my budget although there is this one on ebay; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124783831485?hash=item1d0db229bd:g:zw4AAOSwb9hg03d5
  12. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Very true - His sticking at £10k for it as well. Yes its got some nice fancy bits on but 156k on the clock and a G reg :/
  13. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Yeh what is that??? Good spot that!! Thanks for all the feedback guys, looks like this could be a wolf in sheeps clothing.
  14. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) Front Panhard rod has excessive...
  15. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Yeh I saw the MOT history - seller has done lot of changes - new exhaust and silencer, adjusted fuel pump, fuel injectors, gearbox/transfer box, springs, fuel tank.
  16. karlp606

    TD5 90 Project

    Just spent an hour or going through this thread! Wow I bet this one of the best looked after defenders on the road! Brilliant work :) Amazing work and a great looking defender :)
  17. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Thanks dude :) Looking for a 90 ideally
  18. karlp606

    Kingston upon Hull

    Yes from Hull here :)
  19. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    These are the defenders currently on the watchlist - would love to hear some more experienced Defender owners opinions... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184885582647?hash=item2b0c0a1b37:g:6UwAAOSwRQ9gkpjb This is my fave...Ive been in what's app convo with the seller, he bought it from a defender...
  20. karlp606

    Soon to be Defender owner....Fingers crossed!!

    Hi guys, Hola from East Yorkshire here :) Just want to say Ive been browsing the site for the last few weeks and just want to say what an amazing site packed full of Landy Info! Never ever thought Id want a Defender but after having one for 5 days and driving around Northumbria, WOW! What a...