Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Bushes on the rear have brought it back to as good as a LR gets I think. I suspect I'm just getting used to the difference between a 20 year old 90 and a new Audi. Had so much fun in it though that I have now acquired it from my son. It's all downhill from here.

Shouldn't be this - same tyres across each axle although different front and back.

Had some of this - discovered when the new rear quarter chassis was put on. Replaced the bushes but, whilst better, the problem still remains. Will start looking at some of the other suggestions later in the week.

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Thanks for the tips guys. Inevitably it is turning into something bigger. An MoT check has turned up the need for a new exhaust, new disks and pads to rear axle, bit of work to front wheel bearings - and a new rear quarter chassis due to galloping rust! Time to call in some professional help I...

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