OOh, it's been a long time but if I recall. Fold down seat and where the bracket holds the seat in the corner there is a lever which has to be pressed, this releases the bracket. Then lift up slightly and bring it away from the centre. I seem to remember it being quite difficult to access and...

Definitely keep, but don't start throwing money at it until you know the target.

Probably better buying two of the same if you can't clean. I bought two in bumper lights for my 1999 D2 after a BMW decided to write itself off with my rear end. First MoT afterwards earned me an advisory, he said they where too pink !?

A good code read is a must with a fully charged battery. After that, Fuel, Electric, Mechanical. Go through, check and eliminate one at a time.

Yes a faulty Turbo will give you excess smoke, not sure how accessible it is on the D3 but try and loosen it off with penetrating oil. Take off the pipe and have a feel of the vanes, they should spin quite freely with barely no in/out movement.

No idea about Chinese compressor but they are not known as - Chinese Replacement Auto Parts for nothing ! I did think it could possibly be a fault with one of the height sensors but don't know why that would stop the compressor working. Have you tried raising using the extra height button on...

My first thought is you may have jacked car up on the compressor and caused some damage. It is a black box on RHS about half way along.

Coming to this late so forgive me if I'm way off. If it starts with East Start then stops after a few seconds then to me that suggests a fuelling issue. If you know diesel getting to the FPR there are ways to check if it getting to injectors. I am old school crack 'em off and turn over but I...

Ok, it's been a while so don't shoot me if I'm wrong. Amp behind LHR Qtr panel, Blue Tooth RHR Qtr, Head Unit in centre of dash and I am pretty sure there was one under the LHS front seat. Orange cable with black two pin connecters. Bare ends need a special cap and cables should not been bent or...

@Loafer61 , Unimog Diffs ! Can't see much getting in your way.

Silicone does allegedly last longer.

I bought singly from LR supermarket, but that was couple of years ago.

Bad Earth is my bet

I would say go for it, looks good. BTW , in the first pic' who is E charging the group of classics ? 🤔😁

I buy quite a few Halfords batteries as they can be very reasonable with the trade discount, never had one fail. And they come with decent guarantee. If you have a card, apparently Costco are good also.

A decent battery will maintain 12.6 V and rise quickly after use. With ignition on turn on headlights then try to start, if they dim considerably then battery usually issue. U could try jumping from another car, and if it starts quicker than usual then almost certainly the battery. But to get...

Basic I know but have you tried a new battery in the fob ? If the Drivers door lock is broken and the fob is not responding that suggests a receiver issue and you may have no alternative than to break in. AA/RAC ?

Sorry to hear about your Father but hope you can do his series 2 justice. Value is really what someone will pay. Rarity will increase value, poor condition reduce. For insurance I would look at cars of similar age in reasonable condition. If you need valuation for import purposes it may be...

The electrics are as good as any Freelander 2 of that age. They are reputed to be quite good in snow and mud given the Terrain Response system. I am not aware of any available mods but there is a growing aftermarket for Freelander 2's. However I would keep it as standard as possible given that...

If it happened whilst driving it does sound like a fuelling issue. Try one thing at a time, is fuel clean, any air leaks, check that pump. After that try the head gasket route.