Put mine in for MOT today and it passed with no advisories, MOT inspector said it was in great condition and a well sorted Defender, happy days.

Had my Defender air-con re-gassed, oh what a relief, it was so hot and unpleasant to drive in this heat and now back to a icy cool interior as well as driving an all time cool vehicle.

Definitely not right, sounds as though you are stuck in low range or your clutch is slipping badly. A comfortable cruising speed on my TD5 is 60 and can easily exceed 80mph with standard gearing set up. (allegedly as I would never exceed 70)

If you did not follow the correct procedure changing the battery the vehicle will be immobilised and the key fobs will require resynchronising. Battery removal and replacement Your vehicle may be fitted with a battery backed-up sounder, which operates as an anti-theft siren if the main battery...

The dipstick does have a black plastic tip on the very end of it. Early TD5's had a reputation for oil pump bolt unscrewing and causing engine failure, there was a mod that was carried out to stop this on later models and modified bolt available for DIY use, (thread lock on threads). Link to...

Show us a photo of it.

I did mine and found it an easy DIY job, it makes the job easier if you have an insert tool like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254219282069 I used one of my wife's kitchen utensils because I am too tight to by one.

Just take the relay into any auto shop and ask if they have one, they should be able to supply you with one off the shelf.

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This is how Mike does it

A Cat D is usually valued at 20% less than a unrepaired vehicle, if the repair has been carried out properly a Cat D is a good buy if you plan on keeping the vehicle long term and not worried about resale values. I would not let the fact it is a Cat D put me off buying it, if price is right with...

I have towed my caravan with my 90 and it was fine, although they are a bit slow to setting off but once upto speed they are stable and fine, same engine/torque as 110, and towing limit, but for me I would consider 110 if carrying rear passengers and cargo over the 90, the 90 will have very...

You can buy a plug in voltmater and usb connector for very little money, that way you still have the 12v plug if you ever need it. Link attached.

With a wheel off the ground wind drum adjuster in until drum is tight then back off the adjuster until drum turns then adjust the cable at the back of the hand brake lever until cable slack taken up.

Where are you adjusting the hand brake, at the cable at the back of the brake lever or the shoes at the drum adjuster or both.

I would get on the landrover uk and check with them, it does not sound right it not being fitted by the dealer, I have attached a video of one being fitted after market.

Good to get feedback/update. Glad you eventually got it sorted out.

Yes but as the owner obviously knows nothing about how his landy works so I was keeping it brief for road use. Not a good idea to be turning corners in diff lock. Agree good idea to engage it now and again on the straight briefly to keep linkages free. I have never needed to use it yet, but my...

Stick it in high range and leave it there, it is the normal position for road use, you should never need to use low range or diff lock under normal use. DRIVING IN DIFF LOCK WILL WIND UP YOUR TRANSMISSION , IT IS ONLY USED IF YOU ARE STUCK AND WHEELS SPINNING, BUT SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT OF DIFF...