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X Eng pedal lock only suitable for pre 2007 Defender models. If space is limited for storage of pedal lock, this one can be stored in cubby box http://www.4x4overlander.com/?s=pedal+lock&post_type=product

Under UK VLR regulations you need an APPROVAL mark on external vehicle lights. The expression E marked is an expression which can be misused and I see many adverts for vehicle lights stating that they are E marked and road legal. In many cases these lights do not have a valid APPROVAL mark and...

IIRC it is section 76 of RTA which states it is an offence to supply, fit or use a defective item. UK VLR states basically external lights on a vehicle must have an approval mark Designation of Approval Marks Act states for vehicles UN ECE Vehicle Harmonisation Regulations are an APPROVAL...

Offroad your lights do not have to be road legal. On road and that includes green lanes then your driving lights have to conform to the correct regulations and have the correct approval marks on. If lights do not have the correct approval marks and/or unauthorised modifications have been...

Croc clips to Anderson connector. Anderson connector to ctek charger Anderson connector to boost pack. Maximum versatility. Job done. Brendan

Optional driving lights have to have an APPROVAL mark by UK law as well as to be wired through the main beam switch. If the light is marked with DOT, SAE and E + number in a circle it is NOT legal for road use. A green lane is a public road so all motoring laws apply. An approval mark...

LEDs are polarity sensitive so will not work if positive and negative are swopped. Standard filament bulbs are not polarity sensitive. LEDs require a minimum of 9 volts to work as standard. Filament lights will just about 'glow' at low voltage. Brendan

Question is, what do you mean by 'bull bar'? The law was concerning FPS Front Protection System. Now ARB do a FPS and they do a winch mounting system which some people refer to as 'bull bars' A winch mounting system equipped with a winch is fine. Remove the winch and it can be considered as...

For a 1995 110 a 110 litre replacement tank is available in mild steel or stainless steel. Question is the chassis original or an original replacement? These tanks are heavy and bulky. Larger main tanks do not work with standard towing equipment or standard tank guards. However possible to...

The MOT is a basic safety check and if the lights work then they will pass the MOT. However without the correct markings on they are ILLEGAL to use on the public highway. We have heard of one case where someone with illegal lights was involved in an accident and insurance assessor noticed...

Just be extremely careful. Many of these LED headlights on ebay are ILLEGAL. They claim to be E marked and road legal but they are carrying FAKE E marks. The E mark consists of three separate parts and they have to all be on the front of the lens. The main part of the E mark is the letter E...

Towing a caravan with a Defender then consider a Dixon Bates shock link which apart from improving the towing moves the tow ball out by about 2" An Alko extended tow ball also gains more room. Also remove the big plastic handle from the caravan hitch. Otherwise the swing away wheel carrier...

Obligatory vehicle lights have to be type approved by law. This basically means E marked these days. The light manufacturers have to spend £££ to get their light units through type approval. Now if a light unit has a filament bulb in from new then the type approval is for that light unit with...

For a vehicle to be road legal in any country it has to be road legal in the country of vehicle registration. So for an Italian registered vehicle to be road legal in the UK it will have to be insured, taxed and be road safety worthy tested/MOT in Italy. This is for a vehicle to be temporary...

Post 07 48 spline. From MY 14 they changed how the self cancelling of indicators worked. So go for 07-13 if you want to have self cancelling working. To prevent getting steering wheel in your mouth which could be painful. Undo the central nut a couple of turns but leave it on. Tap...

With the drop down tailgate you have limited choice of swing away wheel carriers. In realistic terms in the UK the choices are the mild steel swingaway wheel carrier from Safari Equip available here Involves drilling the top cap and you may have to move the nearside rope cleat for the soft top...

An explanation of aspects of towbar law can be found at http://www.ntta.co.uk/law/towbars/type_approval.aspx Brendan

The 2" receiver and drop plate from Safari Equip is NOT type approved as towing equipment. If your vehicle is pre 1997 you do not need to use type approved towing equipment. Post 1997 (OP vehicle is 2001) then if your vehicle is taxed as a commercial N1 vehicle it is legal to use non type...

Land Rover Defender Rear Door Spare Wheel Carrier DA2215 £36 including carriage to mainland UK Land Rover Defender Rear Door Spare Wheel Carrier Suitable for all Defenders upto chassis number 1A999999 Part Number: DA2215 This is a standard replacement carrier for the rear door of your...