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Hi all! So I’m powering through a full rescue of a ‘95 Defender 90 300tdi and I’ve just acquired a ‘97 Disco 300tdi with the sole intention of robbing its motor for parts. Whilst I’m waiting for delivery I had a chance to look at it more closely and recognized the front axle appears to be the...

This perhaps makes a lot of sense, I would have changed the rings but I received the wrong shells and got impatient when rebuilding, the motor stood idle for a long time and despite running perfectly when I first got hold of it- this problem manifested within 100miles or so. Thanks- I will...

Hi guys, I’m in the middle of an extensive overhaul of an old 300tdi Defender. I’ve done loads of work on the motor, it runs mechanically well but something is up beyond my understanding! It hunts at idle, almost like 3cyl, struggles to pick up a little then flies up through the revs sweet...

Hi guys, I foolishly ran my recently acquired 95 Defender out of fuel a few weeks ago (fuel gauge misinterpreted!) ever since it had felt a little down on power and although running ok, black smoke pretty constant. I replaced the fuel filter then removed the injectors today, they were pretty...

I believe it’s possible, the chain of ownership to me is solid enough and I’ve not a lot to lose- been speaking to LR, DVLA, all clear as far as they are concerned- spoke to someone well versed (professionally) at import reg here and as a classic it may be viable! Only one way to find out I...

Yes, a good friend of mine owned in UK before moving here then drove it across 2 years ago.

I previously introduced myself as I joined the group and the conversation was similar, I was curious about the short VIN- my friend knows little of the of the vehicle really, lack of interest- he was given it by his emigrating brother who purchased it and began the paperwork I now have. He took...

I’ve a purchase receipt from 2009 then all the info since then, around 6 mot’s, thousands spent on service with various garages, Land Rover specialist, old insurance stuff, vehicle check etc- I know the previous owner and before him his brother owned from 2010.

Not galv chassis, pretty sure about that.

Nothing appears changed (at least obviously) I’ve no idea what a black one means and the vin definitely connects to an 83 white Landrover, all attached to a mid 90’s white Defender! Even the engines are different yet mots are plentiful over many years- all seems mad. You would think an Mot might...

Hi guys, I’m trying to solve a huge mystery regarding the provenance and history (of which I have much!) on a newly acquired Q plate Defender! The mystery today is the 9 character vin number on my V5- it stacks up with Landrover and many MOT’s have been passed over the years etc but 9 characters...

Yeah I know a fair bit about this, because it’s showing over 30 years I qualify as classic so no COC but full Dreal test needed. At least I believe! Not straight forward but possible. COC’s only came out in the 90’s

I have all the old mot’s, known ownership since a receipt from 2011, must be something somewhere! The quest begins.. I appreciate all the help I can get.

In the Limousin region, will check the glass- good tip.. VIN plate proving elusive.

I shall! I struggled to find any numbers on my quick and uneducated search earlier- I’m just glad to learn a little more about it, first reg 11/83 is a little odd.. thanks!

I’m unsure, only set eyes on it today for the first time (been stored at a friends house for the last two years)- it’s a 2286cc according to V5, prop to fit then I shall retrieve it..

So I gather, V5 shows first reg 83 but many things make no sense. The Vin and engine numbers logged make little sense either, I would like to determine what bits are what and what do I even call it? It’s in nice condition and I’m quite pleased with it but it’s my first foray into the complex...

Hi everyone, I live in a hugely rural part of France and I have just excitedly acquired what I hope is a very cool project for potential off road joy- always fancied a LR and this was what I ended up with although confusing provenance and (despite a stack of history) unknown model/models! I...