I would check doors also - remeber on the disco 3 being worried - then realised a passenger door wasnt shut properly. If you are not laden up in the rear it should be fine. I would do a few little test drives - maybe try hard acceleration (do you hear a scraping) so some weaving (is it as easy...

Thanks - this constant talk of thievery is worrying! It is next on the list - i have investigated - and will look into others - cool - but expensive!

Thanks - been an expensive start as i get her up to scratch - The rear wiper has just gone on me - so another job to do :(

Ok, so mini update. Didn't get all the jobs done that were needed - 2 staff unexpectedly out, so if you are in on mates rates, your work is the first to get dumped, which I understand. However, the bonnet release cable was replaced - so i can actually open the bonnet now! The light switch for...

Haha! Well we shall see. If I know what I'm doing/ it makes a difference I'll try and put a how to together for other members. Won't be looking at it for a few weeks but weather warming now so no rush.

Thank you so much zeaphod! Those are great tips, i will do a little trouble shooting now that that i can open the bonet!

Yes, next job when it goes in is to get an alarm fitted - hopefully next week! A money pit already!!

Some good ideas here. The previous owner up rated the radiator so it runs a bit cooler anyway. However I wouldn't mind something extra if we can't get that working.

yes - looks dipped to me too. can you ask the seller to posta quick video of them pouring water on it somewhere flat? Will soon see then

thanks - i like the idea of spending no money to keep warm. There is warmish air coming from the engine. Engine sits just below half way all the time - so seems to be warming up. I did read that having one of those grill covers keeps the engine bay warmer in winter. How does one 'set up' a...

thanks all - it will be a money pit anyway - so not willing to spend a grand on a heater - so another option needed. Its not a van body - CSW. Thanks for the tips re the matting - i think camping mats would be a bit cheap! I was thinking more B&Q house based products that will keep it warmer...

I have always used flux and sky insurance - seems to alternate each year on who gives me the best deal - got a great price on mine but will give you guys a call on renewal just to see. Have always been pleased with the service from Flux :)

Hi all, Having had the defender a month or 2, and being a little bored of scraping ice off the inside of the window and wrapping up like an eskimo i would like to take some steps to ensure i don't have to freeze again next winter. There are 3 prongs to my plan. Prong one - retrofit heated...

Yeah that would be fantastic! Always have the fear of getting stuck when out on my own! :) let me know when you are up and going!

Hi all, new member here. Brief bit about me and then to the car. Been into cars for about 10 years - Spent a lot of time in the Japanese car scene (hondas) but i suppose i grew out of it. Had a discovery 3 for a while (loved and hated it) and always wanted a Defender. Got my 110 300 Tdi a bit by...

Hi there everyone - long time lurker but new member. I purchased myself a nice defender about a month ago now, a 300Tdi 110 CSW. Milage was higher than i wanted but it was within budget, had stacks of history and seemed in good nick. Lots of work had been done, including the doors etc. I had...