@waldamar Yeah I realise that the defender's are probably a good bet and would justify the extra money for my needs. It will be my only vehicle but like I say it's just for going round the village and countryside, not commuting or anything - I have that covered - so having a land rover for me...

Well thanks haha. Do you know where might be the best place to look at land rovers for sale at this sort of price? I imagine proper genuine listings on the more well known sites are for more expensive ones. Do you recommend any sites? Or the papers or magazines?

Of course I won't be thinking too hard about that - I'm just checking out all the sorts of possibilities. Thanks for using your time to reply it has been very helpful.

I've read a lot about getting a galvanised chassis. Is this common? I know they weren't made like that. Do you know how much it costs or how hard it is to remove the chassis from a land rover? Also, where would you recommend looking for Land rovers to buy? Posts online - certain sites? Or...

Hello everyone, I apologise if this is in the wrong section - I have just joined. I need some advice on getting my first land rover. I'm 17 and live in the countryside in Lincolnshire. I don't need it for commuting or anything, I've just always wanted one, I love them. My father had a series 3...