Thanks for all the help! yeah think im gonna fire ahead and get a bias valve. Was talking to a LR mechanic, he reckons replace the biased valve and master cylinder together with reconditioned ones. So might try that if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg!

Thanks for the response. Nearly sure theres no ABS, no sign of any sensors or wiring on the hubs. Not on my spec sheet either. Besides if I did im sure it would have given me trouble by now!! Pedal seems fine, its firm and not spongy at all. So I'd say the bias valve is probably the culprit?

Managed a few photos, sorry they're not great! Pic 1: Is this some kind of Bias valve that sends unequal pressure to front or rear?? Its below and to the right of the servo (when looking from engine bay). Pic 2: View of same valve from underneath. Pic 3: View of another valve above rear...

Rang the test center a few minutes ago and was talking to one of the testers. Apparently they use a contra-rotating single axle roller rig and he assured me that it won't cause any damage to the transmission and its suitable for Defenders (says he has tested many a Defender on that same rig.)...

They were tested on a single axle roller rig (probably should get them to do it a different way). As for the brakes they feel fine, have a good firm pedal but not too hard or too soft and perform fine.

yeah only changed the one calliper as it was seized, then changed all the pads on that axle so should be ok. And its not an abs model. Well all the pipes and fittings appear to be ok, no leaks or weaps, theres fresh brake fluid in it, its been bled and thers a good stiff pedal and thats what...

Just to set the record straight I call it my landy, and was merely quoting the tester when said landy was refered to as the 'jeep'!!

Happy Christmas to all! Having some trouble getting my 2001 TD5 Defender 90 through its DOE test (3rd time!). Basically its failing on insuffecient braking pressure, theres new pads on rear and a new calliper so i suspect the problem is in the hydraulics. When I tested it originally it scored...

Hey thanks for the help, gave it 2 doses of petrol over the last month or so and the sooty smoke has visibly cleaned up somewhat. Gonna blank the egr and try the test again! Fingers crossed. Thanks again.

could my egr cause any of these problems?

thanks for the response. sound advice. will try the petrol and hopefully will be enough, don't particularly want to do open heart surgery and remove the injectors. Is ther any safe way to check them without removal? I know on an older engine you can just slacken the union at the injector and...

Hi, i appreciate all the help i've recieved on this forum before, but was just wondering if i could get some additional advice if possible! Heres my story: I'm driving a 2001 90 TD5, with 150k miles. Just failed my second DOE test, on my emissions. Reading of 9.99 (of the scale) when it should...

Thanks for the reply, yeah id say somebody in the jeeps previous life pulled the threads and re-tapped it to a bigger size. Had a replacement bung bought before i went to service it but was the wrong one, new thread is bigger and is fine thread. Was stuck so just put it back in with thread tape...

Hi just have a quick question. I have a 2001 Defender Td5. The sump plug has a square head, 3/8'' or 10mm not sure. would i be correct in saying this is not the original plug?? its seems to be threaded a good distance into the hole, (past where the head would be flush with the sump) and there's...

Just thought I'd say hello. I'm a 20 year old apprentice fitter from co. Kildare. I've been a long time fan of the Defender and have recently bought my first one, a Braemar. Still getting to know it mechanically so maybe some of you would be willing to share your experience and knowledge. Thanks!