Hi Guys. I'm john from Barnard Castle. I have just bought a 110. My first ever Landy. I love it already. As I know absolutley nothing about Landrovers, I am hoping that this forum could be a font of knowledge. My user name (hence the ooops), should have been JohnyCat. I miss typed it whilst...

Thanks guys. I have taken the plunge on my first ever Landy and spent 16k in the process! A big risk for a noob. Its fully loaded xs 110 and has a mass of extras. I bought it off a really nice guy who is a landy enthusiast and long time club member. Its a risk without that AA check (wish...

Hi again. Big Big thanks to all who have contributed. I really value your advice. Thanks- Steve, Tom and Alan. Who are Pete and Ian? I really do need an expert to check these things over after I buy the vehicle on Friday. Alanw's post has reassured me enough to take the plunge. Thing is...

I am about to buy a 2003 Defender 110 TD5 with 65k on the clock. I have just read that there is a fault where the engine can fail early (as little as 50k due to 'heads popping'. This would require a new engine apparently. :eek: Could anyone allay my fears and tell me if this fault is common...

Hi I am about to buy a 2003 TD5 and I have just read that there is a fault with the engine where it could fail at around 50,000 miles requiring a new engine. Something to do with the heads lifting? :eek: I am sure that members on here will be aware of this if it is true. The vehicle that I am...