Thank you all for advice. I see that this going to take me longer than expected as there are so few car for sale at the moment and those that are seem to be at the four corners of the UK.

I never you you could do that. Great trick!

If only I had a year to look for one. I need to get one writhing the next month or so.

Thanks for all of your advice. I am new to defenders, but am reasonably mechanically minded and can usually spot a tarted up dog. I too am bit of a perfectionist, so wanted to set my expectations early. From your posts so far, with my budget, I should not settle for anything but an honest...

Looking for my first Defender. I want a 110 TD5 SW and have approx. 12K as a budget. What can I expect? I expect it to have the odd ding and scrape, but is a rot free example with a reasonable amount of service history too much to ask for? I am surprised how few are actually up for sale at any...

Mmm, no idea. Let’s try again. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-S-Land-Rover-110-Defender-2-5TDi-County/272917996271?hash=item3f8b2e22ef:g:Jg4AAOSwlptaNmma

Yes been looking far too long! I want a 110 station wagon, probably a TD5 as my budget is only about 12k. Have seen this one which looks very tidy. It has been up for sale quite some time, which maybe to do with the colour and/or the price...

Hello to you all from Hampshire! Been toying with the idea of buying a 110 for a few years now and finally about to take the plunge if I can find the right one! Looking forward to the receiving and giving of valuable advice (more likely the former at first) and general banter. Regards Dean