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@Anaconda thank you for your speedy response (again!) - yes sorry 2004. But as the latch fits, I do wonder whether ordering a new set of 2004+ barrels would work. I cannot find a pre-2004 latch, unless I am being completely dim. Which would not...

Me again. My friend clumsily broke the rear latch handle on my 2000 90 TD5. Ordered Britpart FQJ500340 which was advertised on John Craddock for all Defenders without central locking but it appears its more for the 2002 models onwards. I have...

Seal gone?

Thanks for this, I’ll take a look and tape it up and see what happens.

Must be the seal, tape it up until the noise has gone. Your lucky as my vent hinge pins have rusted solid.

Plumber or possibly a painter 🤣

Hi all, First of no doubt many things I want to investigate and amend on my 90 TD5. The drivers side air vent, when closed has a very strange whistling noise, it is definitely wind noise but cannot for the life of me figure out what it is. Has...

Definitely a looker Welcome to LandyZone

Welcome, pictures of it dirty are also welcome 👌

Hi and welcome! Very nice looking Landy! A local registration number too. Make sure you also invest in some decent security measures. Landies are popular with thieves.

Working on getting it dirtier ASAP! Thanks for the welcome Simon

Welcome :). Looks nice. How did you get it to that photo shoot and keep it so clean;). enjoy it. J

Glad I didn’t fall at the first hurdle! Thanks for the welcome 🙏🏻

Well done, an introduction AND a photo, looks like you covered all the bases. Welcome and enjoy your Defender.

Hi all, in an attempt to avoid upsetting any regulars - I wanted to post in here to introduce myself. Im the proud new owner of a stunning 2000 Defender 90 TD5 in Alveston Red. Really looking forward to understanding the mechanics and making...