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    Trying to stop disco getting robbed

    Well documented scam, don't do it :-(
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    FN10 WHT stolen Defender 110 Surrey

    Not my vehicle but close to me. From FB Land Rover defender black 110xs, Stolen at 2am this morning from close to Dorking. Vehicle fitted with a tracker and pedal lock. Police managed to follow the tracker to a traveller camp near Guildford and entered camp with 8 officers at 8.15am. No sign...
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    Dinitrol

    I had my 90 done, great job, no mess :-)
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    Stolen 110 XS County Station Wagon OY11 XJV

    A friend of mine had his Defender 90 hardtop nicked, police visited and said 'cameras everywhere, we'll get it back'. They found it the next day, tested the tape holding the swapped number plate for DNA and arrested the scum about two weeks later. Prolific car thief. Result.
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    Attempted theft of a Defender - North Surrey

    Did you report it to the police?
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    Need ideas for 90 truck cab headlining

    I wouldn't bother. I was thinking about taking the factory fit head liner out of mine. It traps condensation and dirt and looks ugly. Sticking carpet to yours will devalue it and somebody else will spend ages scraping it all off. Condensation won't go away just because you stick carpet on, it'll...
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    Ply lining

    The previous owner of my 90 hard top had the back lined with ply glued to the aluminium with silicone. It trapped water (condensation) was heavy and splintered. It took me ages to rip it out and clean off the silicone. Don't do it. Buy a removable rubber mat. I hose out the back of mine and...
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    Where do I start?

    I drew up a spec for what I wanted, late model hardtop 90 Tdi 300. It took me a year to find a good one. Don't rush into it, walk away from rust on the chassis.
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    First thread! Is original best?

    Keep it original, less expense, less likely to be stolen, increase in value, no insurance hassles.
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    my new defender

    Keep it original, don't remove the egr until after May when it will be clearer what the MOT impact will be. Nice motor :)
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    Bemused

    MOT too much heartache........... He he :-) so true ;-)
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    Expedition advice.

    Overland?
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    Chequer plate.

    Why? Are you going to stand on the wings? The previous owner of my Defender fixed chequer plate to the wings and bonnet but I wish he hadn't. He used mastic. Grrrrr........
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    Undersealing

    I had mine treated with Dinitrol and watched the process. It took about 6 hours and cost about £500. See their website, highly recommended.
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    New to the site and just bought a roof top tent !

    I'm glad you asked. As you have a 110 why don't you sleep inside it? Puzzled.
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    With regards to the New MOT 2018 rules I sent a Letter to my MP

    Don't under estimate the impact of letters to your MP. If everyone on this forum wrote to their MP and followed up on the MP's reply, their in trays would fill up and their time would be eaten into. Don't email, write a letter it takes longer to process. I know how time consuming letters are, I...
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    Other Be careful what yer tow

    The combined weight of the trailer and van on it vastly exceeds the Freelander, bad.
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    300 Tdi Roof and wheel colours

    My unmolested 300 tdi 90 has ivory steel wheels and a white roof.
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    Defender rear wiper woes

    Buy a new motor, I got a new one for £40, mine was rusted solid :-)
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    Under floor storage

    Have you told your insurance company that your Defender is in fact a caravan?