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I wanted to buy a defender, but when this came up, I knew I had to have it. Much as I’ve always wanted a defender, to get all that car for half the money....and a lot less aggro, it was a no brainier.

No, I don’t mind telling. I paid £3600 for it.

Oops, didn’t think the front could be read Deleting as we speak!

It is. Thanks.

I know. I hpi’d it before I went to look and it’s all straight. Only ever failed an MOT, and it was just one or two, in bulbs and headlight alignment! Only advisories have been tyres and brake discs! While I was viewing it and driving it, the sellers phone never stopped ringing. Soon as saw...

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Ok, you asked for it

Thanks for the info.

Yes, I went over it with a fine tooth comb. The chassis, etc, is solid and has been treated inside and out. Here’s the previous owners description; Land Rover Discovery TD5 ES Automatic 2003 03 Reg 7 seat version Top of the range model finished in Zambezi silver with full black leather trim...

Well, I’ve taken the plunge and crossed over to the dark side. I bought a 2003 td5 today after 6 years with my 300 tdi. I feel like a fish out of water at the moment, because I knew my tdi inside out and felt confident I could fix anything on it. Still, onwards and upwards. The td5 is mint...

Thanks for all the advice. After all that, it was the key fob. Usd my spare one and everything is working perfectly

Thanks. Just got to work out how to get the bloody thing out!

Is there anything I should be checking on the ECU?

Thanks for that. I couldn’t see any green box.

Thanks. Mine is a 1997 300 tdi ES.

I have searched the forums high and low, but can find the answer I need. I’m having the dreaded key fob/central locking/immobiliser issue. My key fob only works when it wants to. Sometimes, it can take me 5 minutes or more to unlock the disco. I’ve changed the key fob battery several time and...

I’m going to be realising My dream next month and buying a defender. There’s a dealer in Bolton who advertises on eBay. Most of his defenders look great value for money. Has anyone had any dealings with those dealer?

luckily, I was 5 minutes from Home on country lanes.

My disco has never been off road! The two 4x4 specialists I went to, to get a new one, had never heard or seen of a tubular trailing arm snapping like that.

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