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Land Rover community mourns Tim Slessor

TThe Land Rover and overlanding worlds were united in mourning on 5 April, as news broke that Tim Slessor had died at the age of 95. An award-winning film maker, he will forever be remembered as the author of First Overland – the seminal book about the Oxford and Cambridge Far Eastern Expedition of 1955-56. Born in 1931, Slessor was educated at Malvern College and, following military service, Cambridge University. By the time of his graduation in 1955, he had gathered together a group of friends with the aim of becoming the first to drive from London to Singapore. The First Overland expedition, as it became known, saw two Series I Land Rovers travel some 12,000 miles through Europe and Asia via a route including Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Burma and Thailand. The expedition listed Slessor as ‘scribe and assistant cameraman,’ the latter experience helping him gain a position with the BBC in 1957 as a trainee film maker. Over the course of the next 33 years, he rose to become a presenter and director, and ultimately one of the corporation’s senior executives. His specialism was always in documentaries with a geographical theme, with his most noted works including landmark series on Australia and the USA.

Despite retiring from the BBC in 1990, Slessor continued his prodigious output with further film making in every corner of the word. He also wrote two further books to go with First Overland

– which remains in print to this day.

In 2006, the surviving members of the First Overland team met up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the expedition by reliving its final leg from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. Famously, a 2019 expedition led by modern-day film maker Alex Bescoby then sought to retrace the steps of the original as closely as possible on the way back to London. Called Last Overland, it featured one of the Series Is that had made the trip all those years ago, this time supported by a number of more modern Land Rovers; Slessor himself was all set to drive, at the ripe old age of 88, until health issues on the say of departure led to him appointing his grandson Nat George to go in his place.

The Last Overland route differed greatly to the first, crossing the Himalayas in Nepal to travel through Tibet, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan before transiting across northern Iran and into Turkey. In doing so, of course, it avoided Iraq and Syria; even since then, this route has become impossible thanks to the malign influence of global politics, something that is the bane of all overlanders’ lives.

Tim Slessor was perhaps fortunate that he lived in a time when driving from London to Singapore was possible. However

until he and his friends did it, that it was possible at all had never been proved.

The two Series Is and their crews from Oxford and Cambridge changed the world of overlanding forever with their exploits – and with his words, Slessor brought that world to life in a way noone had ever seen before. His likes will not be seen again.

LAND ROVERS, the first batches of vehicles have started appearing at auction. First impressions are that the ministry has not exactly been saving the best to last, with a large number of damaged and incomplete examples among those for sale at the time of writing.

Despite this, a number of rare and special vehicles were listed, including examples of the 110 RWMIK weapons platform, Panama ROV and 90/110 Winter/Water. These appeared to be attracting more interest than the everyday Wolfs – however nothing we saw had yet made its reserve price when we went to press (with a week still to go before auction’s end).

With hammer prices inflated by VAT and a 25% buyer’s premium, and the vehicles still to be put on the road, the Land Rovers in the first batch to be released certainly showed that the Army doesn’t intend to give away its remaining examples – even when much of them is missing. Many experienced Land Rover owners on social media

IF THE PROSPECT OF TAKING HOME AN AUCTION-FRESH WOLF without knowing what it’s going to need doesn’t appeal, maybe this 110 GS softtop will be up your street. We have to declare an interest, as it belongs to us – we photographed it a couple of years back, when its previous owner had it up

were sceptical of how good these examples would be, too, with some suggesting that a better idea is to buy one already in private hands that has had all its issues already sorted out. Certainly, you can be sure that those which do leave the MOD in such A1 condition will have reserve prices that reflect it. Prevailing wisdom among experts remains that while buying direct from the MOD should be cheaper than looking

for a Wolf that’s already privately owned and on the road, the costs won’t stop there – and that these can be both significant and, until you get to grips with the vehicle, well hidden. The auctions should yield plenty of likely material for a project – but if you want a Landy that’s complete and ready to go, one that’s been gone through, sorted out and previously registered will be a far sounder investment.

for sale, and loved it so much we ended up taking it home. It’s done hardly any miles since then, with 87,988 (141,604 kilometres) now on the clock. Most of the action has been in the workshop, where it’s had a new clutch, cam belt, water pump and so on. The MOT (which it passed) pointed up a leaking PAS box as the only major advisory, so we changed it straight away. Lesser advisories were for the swivels, which have now been rebuilt, the tyres (leaving that one for the next owner to decide what they want) and a couple of minor oil leaks.

It’s RHD and mainly standard, with 24v electrics, though the main Remus hoop has been replaced with one that doesn’t sit as high and there’s a winch bumper with a Superwinch TSI 35 on it. Oh yes, and the previous owner used to rent it out to production companies so it’s been in various films and TV shows. Yours for £14,500 ono, which we don’t think is silly even if you can go to the auctions and spend less to get one that’s an unknown quantity. You pays your money and you takes your choice. You’ll find our Wolf advertised on page 26, near the back of this issue.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

A NEW LIFE ABROAD

WE RECENTLY SHIPPED A 1985 LAND ROVER 110 PICK-UP WITH A CHERRY PICKER CONVERSION TO GALVESTON, TEXAS PICTURED BELOW THE LAND ROVER READY FOR ITS NEW LIFE

WE RECENTLY SHIPPED A 1999 LAND ROVER FORWARD 100 TO SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO FOR CLIENT HUGO PICTURES BELOW SHOWING THE BEAUTY OF PUERTO RICO

Issue 153: June 2026

A Defender 110 with true movie star quality

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT LAND ROVERS THAT HAVE BEEN IN MOVIES. Even if they’re just sitting there in the background of some incidental scene or other, there’s something very appealing about being able to look up at the screen and say “see that? It’s MINE!” The appeal may fade when you get chucked out of the cinema but you don’t have to say it to still be thinking it.

That’s what this Defender 110 CSW brings with it. Rebuilt in 2019 on a new Richards galvanised chassis, it was subsequently chosen by Hollywood to get a full makeover for its screen debut – not once but twice.

Now, you know that saying about things you can’t polish. Well, the movies don’t care about that. A prop is a prop and even if it’s rotten as a carrot under the surface, if it looks like it’s meant to look that’s all they care about. On this occasion, though, what they started with was sound as a pound.

That’ll be the Richards chassis, obviously. But the same rebuild also saw the bulkhead being totally stripped and professionally rebuilt. The gearbox was replaced with a reconditioned unit at the same time and the entire rear tub was chucked for a new, freshly restored one.

Following this, the body was repainted in its original factory white. Which looked as good as it sounds but wasn’t to last. This is where Hollywood comes in. Three years after the rebuild, the 110 got the nod to appear alongside Russell Crowe in the Marvel movie Kraven the Hunter – but not before the production company gave it a bit of a makeover.

This involved desert sand, added weathering and a host of accessories including a very old-school bull bar, a bumper mounted with the biggest winch anyone could find, a snorkel, a bonnet-mounted spare and what looks like a Brownchurch style roof rack with an extra layer of metal on top. The company did a proper job of it, as you’d expect, using high quality commercial zinc phosphate paint which was properly keyed on top of the original.

The deal when this happens is that the company will return it to original once they’re done, but the 110’s owner liked what he saw and decided to keep it that way. And that would have been that, but back came Mr Hollywood a few months later. Er, we’ve got another scene we need to shoot. Er, we need to do it, like, yesterday. Er, can we have your Land Rover back and can we paint it green? Er, yes we know you like it like this but have you seen how much money we’ve got?

So next thing you know it’s being keyed again, and on is going another coat of zinc phosphate. Oh, and off is coming the roof rack, and indeed the roof. And the snorkel, too.

In readiness for its role in Kraven the Hunter, the 110 was given a new coat of desert sand paint and a range of accessories including a snorkel, bull bar, winch, winch bumper and roof rack. Its spare wheel was relocated to the bonnet, too. A great look – but then back they came to use it for another scene, and this time they needed it to be green…

At least the spare stayed on the bonnet, and the winch on the bumper. The doors got logos on them, too, with a ‘Benin safaris’ motif, and some sort of frame was put in place for a stuntman to, well, do stunts with.

You know how we mentioned money a moment ago? The proceeds were spent on renewing the brake calipers, servo and master cylinder. We like this guy’s approach.

The following year, the engine (which was getting old and smoky) was hooked out and replaced by a low-mileage unit from a Discovery. As you’d expect, the clutch and hydraulics were done at the same time, as were the cambelt, tensioners and water pump.

That almost brings it up to date, but last year saw the body getting some love. Five new doors (yes, all five) along with seals, plus all the window winders, locks and handles as necessary. And it was now almost two whole years since it was last painted, which is just slovenly frankly, so it got a fresh coat. Semi-gloss this time.

Even then, the 110’s owner describes it as ‘not a perfect vehicle cosmetically, but it is the most solid Defender you will find anywhere.’ We love it when they hide their light under a bushel – though if you don’t fancy that, he’s also kept hold of all the accessories that were taken back off after its days as a movie star were finally over.

As this suggests, the vehicle is currently for sale. Due to ill health, which is not a nice thing to hear. It’s based in Kent and at the time of writing was up for £22,000 – you’ll find it in the classifieds section on page 26 of this issue. There are cheaper 110s around but not a lot that offer you this much for your money – and fewer still that have rubbed shoulders with the stars!

Ring launches most powerful glovebox jump starter

RRP: £139.99 | Available from: www.ringautomotive.com

RING’S ULTRABOOST RANGE OF JUMP STARTERS HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE, but the latest addition to the model line-up takes it into new territory. The new Ultraboost 2000A is the most powerful of its kind yet, boasting the ability to start petrol

engines up to 8.0 litres in size – as well as diesels of up to 4.0 litres.

Despite being small enough in size to fit in your glovebox (or whatever part of your Land Rover you use instead of one), the Ultraboost 2000A promises to get you fired up within 60 seconds even when your vehicle’s battery is as flat as a pancake. It comes with long cables for convenience and has a Boost button to spark up totally dead vehicles, as well as a large screen whose colour bars make is easy to check your battery. The screen also provides clear instructions to hold your hand through the jump-start-

ing process. These include a green star to indicate that you can turn the engine over, a red warning light for reverse polarity protection and an orange ‘low’, meaning the battery’s power is insufficient for a jump start and the Boost button should be used. In addition, the screen has ‘in’ and ‘out’ signals to show if it’s recharging or being used to charge another device.

What devices might these be?

Phones, tablets, laptops – the Ultraboost 2000 has an integrated power bank, allowing it to juice up any of these. There’s an integrated LED light in there, too. Whatever you use your Land Rover for, it sounds like a pretty worthwhile thing to have stashed away among your kit.

www.goosefootpanels.co.uk | £375 each (no VAT)

WE’VE FEATURED QUITE A FEW ITEMS FROM GOOSEFOOT PANELS IN RECENT ISSUES, all of them to fit ex-military vehicles. But the company does stuff for civvy Land Rovers too, such as these rear tub sides for the 86” and 88” Series I.

The panels are made from an alloy of aluminium, magnesium and manganese, which is the modern-day equivalent of Birmabright. ‘This grade of aluminium is much harder than the soft aluminium we have encountered in many aftermarket panels and is engineered for improved corrosion resistance,’ says Goosefoot – which is run by people who’ve been restoring Land Rovers for 25 years and seen a thing or two along the way.

Like the original body parts that were made by Land Rover back in the day, Goosefoot’s tub sides are made using spot-welded construction. They incorporate the wheelarch, top flange and reinforced front mounting points, as well as the correct rope cleats.

Goosefoot supplies its panels in a bare aluminium finish, lightly abraded to provide a key for your etch primer. Both left and right-hand sides are available – and even if they’re not in stock, the comany says it can normally make parts to order within five working days. What it doesn’t do, however, is deliver, something it says is due to the size and fragility of these parts, so you’ve got a trip to Burnley coming up if you want to get your hands on one.

Replacement SDV6 engines from Britpart

www.britpart.com | £13,500 (plus

THE 3.0 SDV6 ENGINE IN THE DISCOVERY 4 (and the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport) was a lovely thing. But sometimes even lovely things do stuff that’s not lovely at all, such as failing very disastrously indeed in the crankshaft department.

We won’t get into why it happens, whose fault it is and all that kind of thing, because that guy who shouts loudest on social media is always right about this kind of stuff. What matters here is that yours has let go, your vehicle is worth too much to scrap and you want to know what you’re supposed to do now?

Chances are your precious Disco 4 is currently sitting outside your chosen independent Land Rover specialist. And your independent Land Rover specialist may be about to let you know that a new stripped engine is available through the Britpart network. They can get it delivered, rebuild it with the ancillaries from your old one and bingo, it’ll drop into your Disco’s engine bay all ready to get it back to work. There’s no shortage of remanufactured engines out there, some of them from companies that are very good and extremely reputable, and a new one

Hood stick sets from Heritage 1948 to get your 88” Series II/III ready for summer

It’s that time of year when truck cabs are getting unbolted and canvas tilts are coming out. Which means it’s also the time of year when you might suddenly realise that last time you stashed your Land Rover’s summer togs in the garage, you told yourself it was going to need new hood sticks before they came back out. Happily, it’s not too late to do something about it. The wide range of top quality stuff from Heritage 1948 includes a hood stick set for the 88” Series II and III, with component parts allowing it to be used with many varieties of Land Rover hoods.

‘The Full Hood Stick Kit from Heritage 1948 contains all the parts you need to convert your Hard-Top SWB Series II or III Land Rover to the more favourable Soft-Top,’ says the company. ‘Shaped by hand-operated tooling in the same process by which the original parts were manufactured, we have selected a high-quality steel and low-volume galvanising to produce the most accurate, period-correct Land Rover hood stick sets on the market.

‘Our kits include everything you need for the conversion, right down to nuts,

bolts and washers.’ Better still, these aren’t made abroad: ‘all of our hood sticks are manufactured right here on Exmoor, Somerset, UK.’

Heritage 1948 warns that with so many similar component parts, finding the correct hood sticks for your setup can be confusing. The company points you towards the exploded parts diagram pictured on this page, which contains individual product codes for

happy shopping – and, if you’re still not sure, encourages you to contact one of its team for further guidance.

The parts included in the kit are:

• Front screen rail

• Front hoop

• Rear hoop

• Interim support hoop

• Horizontal tie bar (2 off)

• Over door drain channel (left and right-hand, one each)

• Side of door drain channel (left and right-hand, one each)

• Front screen rail to over door drain channel bracket (left and right-hand, one each)

• Rear rope hooks / Hood stick clamps (2 off)

• Rope hook, side of body (left and right-hand, one each)

• Webbing staples (2 off)

• Hood stick clamp arms (4 off)

• Pack of hardware including nuts, bolts and pot rivets

In case you’re one of those people who likes making the wrong bits fit, Heritage 1948 warns that although many parts are interchangeable with the 90, the full kit is only suitable for 88” models from 1958-1985. The company does a kit for the later vehicle, naturally, but don’t go getting them mixed up.

THE CULBONE - DUSK -

The Culbone Dusk is our rst wheel to feature our exclusive Gun metal grey body. This premium 15 inch Hand stitched leather steering wheel has been designed for the Land Rover Defender and is crafted for durability and comfort, it’s thick robust rim

Superior Quality Hood Sticks Made in Somerset

ensures a secure grip in any driving environment, whether your Landys on rugged trails or city streets. Meticulously designed and built with the craftsmanship synonymous with Heritage 1948. The gun metal grey is set o against a classic three-spoke design, enhanced by clean, crisp slots, adding a timeless touch to your Defender’s interior.

Heritage 1948 supply a Superior Quality Range of British Made Hood Sticks Sets and Component Parts to t many variations of Land Rover Hoods.

88” HORIZONTAL TIE BAR, 3/4 TILT, £50

88“ / 109” DRAIN CHANNEL BRACKET £9.90

88“ / 109” DRAIN CHANNEL SIDE

THE GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOW

BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND 25-26 APRIL 2026

Lots to see and do as spring comes to Bath and West

Show & Shine Competition

The Show & Shine Competition is back!

SHOW & SHINE CATEGORIES: Best Defender | Best Overland | Best Discovery | Best Heritage | Best Modiﬁed

Your Land Rover may be voted for in any and all of the categories for which it is applicable. Public voting will take place on Saturday and Sunday until 12midday.

1st Prize - Tickets & camping for GBLRS 2027

2nd Prize - Power Maxed Valeting Pack

3rd Prize - 1 Year Postal Subscription to The Landy Prizes will be awarded at 2pm on Sunday 26th April.

Vote for your favourites at gblandrovershow.co.uk/ showandshine

Camping

Camp at the show and enjoy our bar, food, children’s entertainment, music and getting together with friends.

Camping pitch for 1 car and 1 tent or 1 campervan/caravan costs £50 in advance or £60 on the day and gives you campsite access from Friday at 3pm until Monday at 10am. Show Tickets must be purchased separately.

Evening entertainment

On the evening of Saturday 25 April, you’ll be able to make the most of the bar and restaurant, with its outdoor terrace.

Twist of Rock return for 2026 and will be performing on the Saturday evening, bringing rock, pop, country and indie anthems set to have everyone singing, dancing and on their feet!

Expect crowd-pleasing favourites, electrifying performances and an unforgettable atmosphere as Twist of Rock turn up the volume on your Land Rover weekend!

Mini Rovers & Kids Fun

TJays Fun4All will be bringing the fun for our younger adventurers this year! �

Mini Land Rover Adventure – Let your

little explorers take the wheel and experience the thrill of driving their very own mini Land Rovers.

Giant Inﬂatables – Bounce, climb and slide with a fantastic selection of inﬂatables, guaranteed to keep the kids entertained all weekend long.

Land Rover RC fun for ages 10 to 110!

Get behind the controls of our mini, radio control (RC) Land Rover Defenders for 30 minutes of engaging and challenging play.

Navigate these capable 1:18 scale, 4x4s over our obstacle courses which are designed to offer something to drivers of all abilities.

Trails progress from Green, to Blue to Red level obstacles.

Are you a bit of a green lane expert? Take the Control Freaks™ challenge at the Great British Land Rover Show to see who holds the ‘apex skills’ to be crowned Show Champion!!

And if you’re not allowed to buy another ‘full size’ Land Rover yourself… You’ll be glad to know that our RC cars and accessories are available to buy at the show - meaning you really can walk home with

another Land Rover under your arm!

Easy to pick up: Hard to put down. Control Freaks™ is a mindful and engaging crawler activity for everyone: Slow is Pro!

The Landlord’s Rover

The Landlord’s Rover will be rolling into the Great British Land Rover Show this year… and not just for show!

They’ll be serving up as the outdoor bar, keeping you refreshed all weekend long with top-notch drinks, great vibes, and that unmistakable Land Rover spirit

But that’s not all…

Friday Night = Music Night!

The Landlord’s Rover crew will also be bringing the tunes for Friday evening!

Off-Road Course run by the Green Lane Association

The course has several levels of difﬁculty and is suitable for all levels of driver ability and experience. The course is also suitable for all makes and models from Series I’s to New Defenders and everything in between! What’s more, the Green Lane Association will be on hand to offer advice and tips on how to drive off road and even help you out should you be unfortunate enough to become stuck! Advance booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment and to be able to select your preferred start time around the course. Tickets are valid for one lap for one driver in your own vehicle. Passengers including children are welcome to join you for the experience. In order to avoid queues of vehicles waiting to drive round on the day, you must select one of the timed slots to arrive within when you buy your off road course tickets.

The Green Lane Association is a national, not-for-proﬁt organisation that exists to preserve our historic network of green lanes and to encourage responsible and inclusive usage of these byways and unclassiﬁed roads. In 2025,

we are celebrating our 30th anniversary, and we are delighted to be exhibiting at the three Great British Land Rover Shows. We will also be designing and running the popular off-road course at the Bath and West Showground in April.

We’ll be on hand to explain how to ﬁnd legal and sustainable routes and to offer our top tips on how to drive or ride responsibly, ensuring you have an

enjoyable and safe day out laning. We offer a range of beneﬁts for members, including our unique TrailWise2 mapping software, which shows which routes are legal to drive and provides real-time information on the condition of green lanes, including any restrictions or obstructions. This invaluable tool is essential for planning a day out and is only available through membership in the Green Lane Association. Our core belief is that everyone has the right to access the countryside and to share multi-user public rights of way without prejudice to their method of travel. We are dedicated to promoting inclusive countryside access for all users through education, physical works, and legal action. We are a friendly and welcoming organisation with a network of local Area Reps across England and

Wales, who can provide advice and guidance on how to start green laning. Many areas arrange group laning trips to give new members a social and fun way to gain knowledge about how to lane responsibly – from what routes to take to recommendations on what equipment to carry and what to do in case of problems. We take our responsibilities as countryside users seriously and seek to work with local authorities to repair and maintain green lanes, ensuring they remain open and accessible for all to enjoy. This may involve a ﬁnancial contribution, where appropriate, or the time and labour of our volunteers. We have representatives on many local authority access forums who advocate for the rights and responsibilities of motorised users. As a last resort, we take legal

action against local authorities that fail in their statutory duty to maintain public rights of way. In recent years, we have successfully reopened routes that local authorities and landowners sought to close to certain user groups. We will continue to pursue legal action, when necessary, to preserve this principle of inclusive countryside access.

We look forward to meeting attendees at the Great British Land Rover Shows and will be on hand to answer any questions about green laning, both at the off-road courses and at our show stands. Please do come and say hello! For more information about the beneﬁts of membership see www.glass-uk. org

BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND

25-26 APRIL 2026

AT 4X4 TYRES, ADVENTURE IS MORE THAN A DESTINATION — IT’S A WAY OF LIFE. That’s why we’re proud to be headline sponsor of the Great British Land Rover Shows 2026, celebrating the vehicles, people and journeys that deﬁne the UK’s off-road community.

As a specialist in 4x4, SUV and van tyres and wheels, we offer the UK’s most extensive range to support every kind of escape — from weekend green-laning and overland touring to daily driving with a spirit of adventure. We stock leading brands, back them with genuine expert advice, and make getting ready effortless with fast nationwide delivery or ﬁ tting through our approved UK-wide ﬁ tting centre network.

Whether you’re heading off-grid, pitching up under the stars or simply living life beyond the tarmac, 4x4 Tyres is trusted for performance, conﬁdence and capability wherever the journey takes you.

Stand: O4

THE GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOW

BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND 25-26 APRIL 2026

HEADLINESPONSOR

4x4 Tyres

At 4x4Tyres, our purpose is clear: to be the UK’s leading online destination for tyres and wheels, trusted for expert knowledge, an extensive product range, and a customer experience that sets the industry benchmark.

Whether you’re enhancing performance, refi ning your vehicle’s stance, or building the ultimate off-road setup, we’re here to help you fi nd the right combination with confi dence. And it’s not just about product choice. With fast UK delivery, a convenient nationwide fi tting network, and a 5-star Trustpilot rating backing our service, we make upgrading your vehicle straightforward from click to completion.

As Headline Sponsor, we’re bringing something special to the 2026 shows — exclusive product launches, event-only offers, expert technical guidance, and hands-on experiences designed for the entire Land Rover community. 4x4tyres.co.uk

SHOW SPONSOR

Hunters Prestige

The UK specialists in the Land Rover Defender L663. From premium upgrades and styling enhancements to advanced retroﬁ ts and activations, Hunters Prestige focus exclusively on the new-generation Defender, delivering expert-level ﬁ tting and high-quality products you can trust.

Based in Thetford, Norfolk, their in-house team ensures every product is ﬁ tted to the highest standard — and for those further aﬁ eld, they ship their Defender upgrades worldwide.

If you’re looking to take your L663 Defender to the next level, Hunters Prestige are the team to speak to. huntersprestige.com

SHOW SPONSOR

Green Lane Association

MEDIA PARTNERS

The Landy

A unique free newspaper, The Landy takes a straightforward, unpretentious approach to coving the whole of the Land Rover scene. It’s available to pick up from many Britpart stockists and Land Rover specialists, in WHSmith or by subscription – and you can read it free online, too. thelandy.co.uk

Overlander 4x4

Overlander 4x4 reﬂ ects Britain’s new-found interest in an outdoor lifestyle. We’re not a magazine about camping, but a magazine about the sort of adventures that involve it. Primarily, we focus on overlanding – showcasing both tripof-a-lifetime expeditions as well as adventures that are more modest and, for most of us, more attainable.

As always with anything four-wheel drive, it’s going to be a journey worth making, so join us for the adventure.

overlander4x4.co.uk

Heritage Land Rover

Heritage Land Rover is a magazine celebrating the ﬁ rst half-century of the Great British 4x4. Produced by Land Rover experts and enthusiasts, it covers the era of the Series I, II and III as well as the original Range Rover, and on to modern classics such as the early Discovery and Defender. Published four times a year, Heritage Land Rover is a high-quality magazine combining great writing with beautiful photography. It’s printed on the best paper in the business, too – ensuring that like the vehicles itself, this is a publication you will keep hold of and treasure.

Clubs

Bristol and West Off Road Club

Land Rover Charity Events

THE GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOW

BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND

25-26 APRIL 2026

Hunters Prestige – specialists in upgrading the new Defender

HUNTERS PRESTIGE WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE SAME YEAR AS THE NEW L663 DEFENDER. And the company’s mission is to redeﬁne the experience of owning one.

‘We pride ourselves in our specialised nature and knowledge of these vehicles,’

it explains. ‘We transform brand-new Defenders into personalised, adventure-ready Land Rovers that reﬂect your style and needs.

‘Whether you’re looking for rugged off-road capability, sleek urban aesthetics or a perfect blend of both, we bring your vision to life.’

The company is based in Thetford – a quiet Norfolk town that’s surrounded by lush forest, perfectly reflecting its passion for adventure and exploration. Its in-house fitting service provides bespoke builds for customers seeking the ultimate in modern Defenders, while it also ships its parts worldwide, ensuring enthusiasts across the globe can experience the finest in craftsmanship.

With a small number of top-end specialist suppliers in addition to its own range of products, Hunters Prestige promises that every modiﬁcation will be executed with precision and passion. And the company deals only with the L663 – so you know you’re dealing with experts every step of the way.

Stand: 2A26

THE GREAT BRITISH LAND ROVER SHOW

BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND 25-26 APRIL 2026

Exhibitors’ Guide

HEADLINE SPONSOR 4x4 Tyres Stand: O4

A1 Car Detailing Stand: O34

Car detailing products and accessories.

Andrew Cole Stand: O17

Autojumble

Atkinson Bespoke Engineering Stand: I8

Atkinson Bespoke Engineering are Land Rover & Range Rover specialists. Parts, repair work or a complete restoration we are here to help.

Avenger 4x4 Stand: O19

Autojumble

Beef Box

Beef Box is a food truck with a difference. We offer: Steak Frites, Gourmet Burgers, Breakfast

Bella Rose Bakehouse Stand: O32

Mouth watering brownies, sweet treats and cakes. Only the ﬁ nest ingredients used.

www.bellarosebakehouse.com

Blondie Brownie Bakes & Arlos Artisan Bakery Stand O10

Brookwells Parts & Accessories Stand O8

We have been supplying Land Rover parts to thousands of satisfi ed customers for over thirty years and provide an effi cient, competitive and above all friendly service. No order is too big or too small and customers enjoy coming back time and again. Our motto is ‘If it fi ts a Land Rover, you can get it from us.’ brookwell.co.uk

Caked In Coffee Lovingly converted Land Rover Defender catering for all types of corporate & social events serving baked goodies along with fresh coffee & milkshakes.

Carlito’s Coffee To Go

1967 Royal Airforce Land Rover Ambulance serving Speciality Hand Roasted Artisan Coffee

Catherine House Stand O30

Nursing Home Fundraising

CKW Tools Stand I3

Branded Tool Distributors

Control Freaks Stand I10

Land Rover RC fun for ages 10 to 110! Get behind the controls of our mini, radio control (RC) Land Rover Defenders for 30 minutes of engaging and challenging play. Navigate these capable 1:18 scale, 4x4s over our obstacle courses which are designed to offer something to drivers of all abilities. Trails progress from Green, to Blue to Red level obstacles. Are you a bit of a green lane expert? Take the Control Freaks™ challenge at the Great British Land Rover Show to see who holds the ‘apex skills’ to be crowned Show Champion!!

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The 5 best off-road destinations: Europe and beyond

One of the secrets to ﬁnding good off-road destinations is to aim for the edge of the map. The further you are from civilisation and from rules and regulations, the better the off-roading. Tom Parkes, owner of Orange 4x4 and leading tour operator 4x4 Adventure Tours, shares his tips on ﬁve of the best nations for overland travel…

Portugal

Portugal exists as a country because of its geography – and it has some of the best off-roading in Europe. This is partly because the Portuguese love it themselves, partly due to the nation’s mountainous terrain and Atlantic coastal weather systems and party due to great land access.

Except for a few national parks, you can pretty much drive any track or road as long as it’s not gated or fenced. When you meet people on the lanes in Britain, you almost expect them to shake a ﬁst at you – but in Portugal, the locals are more likely to stand there clapping, cheering you on and waving. People beep and wave because you drive a Land Rover Defender, too…

There are extensive routes all through the northern mountains which are easy to access from the UK via the Portsmouth-Santander ferry. The best time of year to go is spring and autumn; avoid midsummer, as ﬁre restrictions severely limit forest access. Wild camping is frowned upon, mainly due to ﬁre risk, but campsites are plentiful, cheap and open all year round. This, and some of the terrain, means it’s probably better suited to a tricked-up Defender than a heavily loaded overlander.

Croatia

While Croatia is not exactly hanging off the edge of the map, it is at the edge of the European Union and only recently adopted the Euro and Schengen. Geography again plays its part, with much of northern Croatia covered in thick European forest while southern coasts and mountains have a much more arid, Mediterranean feel. Land access is great, with minimal rules on where you can drive. So really you can follow almost any track, except for in a few national parks. Previously there was some risk of landmines left over from the Balkan conﬂict, but a big

clearance project by the EU has been completed and Croatia has now been declared landmine free.

There are lots of muddy tracks to be found through the northern forests (think Croatia Trophy) and lots of rocky climbs and sweeping views in the southern and costal mountains. Wild camping is possible but again is frowned upon due to ﬁre risks, not to mention bears, however there are plenty of campsite and these are usually cheap and friendly. Getting to and from Croatia is a two-day drive across Germany, Austria and Slovenia. Starting your adventure in Slovenia helps lessen the distance.

Albania

Albania has some of the best true wildernesses left in Europe. Parts of the formerly closed-off country are very remote and unpopulated – which makes it a great destination for off-roading and true off-grid overlanding. Wild camping is allowed and there are almost no restrictions on where you can drive or camp – beaches, mountains, rivers and forests are all open to access.

After decades of isolation, Albania is very different to the rest of Europe. It’s a step back in time, with some very basic farming, large amounts of abandoned engineering to explore and some truly poor roads. However the south-west coastal area opposite Corfu is being developed very quickly and is probably best avoided.

Conversely, there are stunning mountain views throughout the Albanian Alps. In particular, the Tomorrica river drive is a must.

Albania is best accessed via the ferry from Italy, otherwise it’s a 3-4 day drive across Europe to get there. While a long way from the UK, Albania is a popular destination for adventurers from Europe and it’s not uncommon to see a wide range of 4x4s from Germany, Holland, Poland, Hungary and so on.

Morocco

Probably the best 4x4 destination of them all, Morocco has everything. It’s remote, spectacular and culturally very different and diverse, while at the same time being very welcoming and easy to access, safe and with a great support network for vehicle-based travel.

The Atlas Mountains make Morocco. Striding across the centre of the country, they separate Mediterranean Morocco from the Sahara – and they do it in spectacular fashion. The Atlas are proper big mountains and create a tremendous amount of weather with systems driven in from the Atlantic. This creates snow, fast-running rivers, spectacular gorges and cedar forests – and regularly ruins the roads. Not great for the locals, but keeps it interesting for the likes of us!

Then there is the Sahara desert and the Draa valley beyond the mountains,

mostly dry, baked rock with canyons, dry lake beds and huge sand dunes to explore. Lost and abandoned roads, French Foreign Legion forts, wild camping in the desert and staring at huge visas of the night sky and the Milky Way while sat around a camp ﬁre. What more could you want?

You do need to be aware of the climate: Morocco is often described as a cold country with hot sun. You can get snow and ice in the mountains and freezing nights, yet be baked at 40°C by day. Pack for all eventualities…

Getting there and back, it’s best to take the ferry down to Santander then it’s a long day’s drive on toll-free motorways to Seville. Another half day gets you to Gibraltar and Algeciras port, from where ferries run regularly to multiple destinations in northern Morocco. Just enjoy… it’s fabulous.

Tunisia

Possibly the most remote you will ever get without sailing across an ocean or driving across Australia. Southern Tunisia dives down deep into the Sahara and the middle of the sand sea that is the Grand Erg Oriental. Six days immersed in dunes with nothing but sand in every direction – the area is so remote, only guided tours are allowed.

It’s truly remote and truly spectacular. Dune driving extraordinaire…

Once you have survived this, Tunisia has some great destinations to explore. These include the old Star Wars ﬁlm sets, huge dry lake beds, Roman Colosseums and remains from Rommel’s North African campaign in WWII.

Entry formalities for Tunisia are straightforward. And so too is getting there, with regular ferries from Southern France and Italy.

4x4 Adventure Tours 2026-2027 Overland Tours Schedule

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Tunisia 16-25 November 2026

Morocco 9-18 March 2027

Portugal 10-19 May 2027

Croatia 11-20 October 2027

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Dream ticket

Basing your expedition build on a brand new Land Rover is an overlander’s dream. With its full-house Ex-Tec conversion and everything you need to go travelling, this low-mileage Puma could turn the dream into reality

Words Tom Alderney

Being able to cut up a brand new vehicle is a luxury most of us can only dream of. But back in 2013, when it was just a few months old, James Wright’s Defender 110 went under the knife and became the sort of Land Rover which, well, most of us can only dream of.

The skilled surgeons tasked with undertaking the operation were the team at Ex-Tec, a German company which specialises in expedition prep –and, in particular, pop-top conversions for Defenders. That’s conversions plural, because it has a range; the 110, which is a 2.2 TDCi Hard-Top, was treated to its Space-Tec system

with View-Tent sides, giving it awning windows all round.

This was done at the behest of the truck’s first owner, but when James saw it for sale it was ideal for what he had in mind. Between him and his wife, they’ve been the second and third names on the logbook – switching it between them was a handy trick to make life easier on the carnet de passage front while travelling, which they spent a year doing in Africa before taking the 110 back to Ex-Tec in 2025 for a general spruce up.

This involved replacing the sides with new ones as well as adding blackout blinds, thermal sheets and

mosquito nets. At the same time, ExTec fitted folding seats for the camper compartment in the back of the vehicle. That’s on top of the kit it got first time round, which is nothing if not comprehensive. The vehicle is equipped with a 35-litre Engel fridge, pressurised 80-litre freshwater tank with heating, sink, chemical toilet and Webasto diesel heater. A full set of Ex-Tec’s own aluminium and marine ply cabinets is installed, along with an air-compressor and 10-litre tank, and a rear tent allows for cooking in the rain. Up top, an expedition roof rack can accommodate two roof boxes, two jerry cans, a second spare wheel and wood

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for the camp fire, and this also supports dual side awnings.

Enough to be going on with? You might think, but the vehicle also carries a SunWare solar system, with a portable panel to get best angle on the sun’s rays, a Gild hot water shower drawing heat from the engine, seven different USB outputs, Zarges aluminium side stowage boxes and, including those on the roof rack, a total of five jerry can mountings – bringing the vehicle’s total range up to more than 1000 miles.

These come on top of a twin-tank system which mates the standard unit to a 45-litre flow-through auxiliary with a Hardi drain pump. That puts 120 litres on board, with the five jerries offering another 100 between them. Probably best not to calculate what they’d all cost to fill up in Britain at the moment…

In terms of upgrades to the vehicle as an off-roader, as usual with good expedition vehicles these are about robustness and protection rather than increasing its ability. The suspension, for example, has been upgraded using heavy-duty front and rear shocks, as well as rear springs; it’s not about adding height and all about shrugging off the punishment of overland life. Similarly, the clutch has been upgraded to a heavy-duty version and an Ashcroft intermediate shaft has been installed in the transfer box as a permanent solution for output shaft wear. General protection comes from underbody bash plates, rock sliders and an Ex-Tec custom bumper, the

It’s never hard to tell a professional job from one done at home, but even among the proper jobs we’ve seen Ex-Tec’s stands out for its fit, finish and elegant style. It definitely feels more like a motorhome than a camper van, with the German company’s cabinets in particular giving it a genuine air of class. Everything about the pop-top conversion is fit for purpose, with functionality built in to every scrap of space. The vehicle itself is basically standard – it’s had work done, of course, but this has focused on adding strength and longevity rather than heroic off-road performance which is, in an expedition truck, frankly unnecessary

latter mounting a Warn winch and a set of spotlights. Ex-Tec was also responsible for the snorkel, which is topped off with a cyclone pre-filter whose plexiglass insert was renewed in 2025. A factory spec air-con system was retro-fitted at the same time as the shower, and the electrical system is enhanced with dual Optimas with jump start access and kill switches for shipping. Down below, a set of BFGoodrich All-Terrain tyres is mounted on Wolf rims – strength and longevity once again to the fore there. Despite having been round a good chunk of the world, the 110 has still only done 66,600 miles in its 14 years on Earth. So, while most of us would probably sooner do it in a Tdi than a Puma, there’s clearly no end of potential there for it to go out and go round the world a whole lot more. It won’t be doing it in James’ hands,

however, as he’s put it up for sale, but a legacy of his travels in Africa is that it’s going to come with ‘petrol stoves and spares, water filtration system, four jerry cans, spare tyre mount, BBQ grate… all the equipment you need to drive off around the world.’

Including, would you believe, a Nanocom ECU reader for monitoring engine and security issues. We’re definitely not in Series IIA territory any more… but then, as we were saying, being able to cut up a brand new vehicle is a luxury most of us can only dream of. Though with James’ 110 on the market, one phone call could be enough to turn the dream into real life.

The 110 is currently for sale, with an asking price of £58,000. It’s based in Berkhamsted, near Watford, and is listed in the classifieds on page 26 of this issue.

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Kits and pieces

Land Rover based kit cars never caught on the way hybrid building did. But you can get a lot out of them – even if the secret might be to treat them as a form of hybrid building too…

We always ﬁnd it surprising that more people don’t explore the option of kit cars when creating off-road toys out of old Land Rovers. With so many would-be donors having ﬁltered through over the years, ready and waiting to give up their long-lasting mechanicals to anyone who’ll just do something about their rotten chassis or beaten-up panels, the options have certainly been rife.

The NCF Traka was among the best known of these. Launched in 2003 by NCF Motors, the company behind the original Blitz buggy, it was designed to make use of a donor chassis from a Mk1 Range Rover. It was marketed as an MSA-spec kit for people who wanted to stand out from the crowd of Defender lookalikes, with the capacity to be used for comp safari racing – although, by retaining the original Range Rover underpinnings, it remained a four-seater.

You certainly wouldn’t look at Leigh Norminton’s off-roader and expect it to have two rows of seats inside. But it does – even though it’s only a Traka in part.

Leigh built it by starting with a Traka kit and then cutting the ends off. He retained only the centre section of the Traka cage structure – though for added strength even this gained an extra cross.

He then added his own front and rear sections, strengthening the chassis as he went. ‘I made a few rot repairs,’ he conﬁrms, ‘reinforced the outriggers at the front and replaced and tied through the ones at the back. I added two 3mm C-sections in the centre and replaced the rear crossmember to accommodate

a winch.’ In addition, he made his own winch mount and steering guard – as well as further protection underneath for the gearbox, which itself sits in a DIY cradle.

The smart new front end bolts on, and therefore off again for ease of maintenance, while the rear of the cage was extended to surround the occupants’ heads. The Traka cage stops at the rear diagonals, so Leigh extended it into a breadvan and added ﬂanges for windows – that four-seat layout is perfect when off-roading is a family pastime, but obviously you’re not going to put your kids in the back without surrounding them in as much stout steel as you’ve got around yourself up front.

Leigh made new centre outriggers, too, on which went 6mm rock and tree sliders, then 3mm chequer plate was used for the roof, bonnet, bulkheads and side panels. Result? A vehicle that’s distinctive in pretty much more ways than you can count.

Twin snorkels, for example, you don’t see many of those. But only one of them feeds air to the engine. The other routes it directly to the interior –what you might call a belt and braces solution to the never-ending problem of steamed-up windows caused by wet standard intakes.

Talking of the engine, it’s still the original 3.5-litre V8, though Leigh modded it to run on LPG and mounted it on brackets from Qt Services. It turns a later auto box from a 3.9, ﬁtted after the original blew up, breathes in through a modded Southdown snorkel and runs twin alternators – the second, a 120-amp job, being from a VW Golf.

Leigh cut the front and rear ends off the Traka body to make a buggy with lots of strength but no overhangs. The Disco he based it on was already modiﬁed, with +4” suspension and 35” tyres; he kept patching it up and keeping it going but by the end its body was riddled with stress cracks

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One of the things we like most about 4x4s built by people who service everyday cars for a living is that they tend to be a treasure trove of unusual parts. And if the use of a Golf alternator appeals to your sense of make-do, the exhaust definitely will. Behind a set of tubular manifolds, Leigh piped it through to middle boxes from a Rover 414. Obvious, really. Spent gases are then swept up to exit above the waistline at the back of the car – via a pair of Ducati motorbike back boxes which he stripped out and rebuilt with perforated tube and glassfibre packing. These sit just ahead of the radiator, which is from a Mitsubishi Evo 8. Again, obvious. Leigh actually rates this as one of the best mods he’s made – not the source of the rad, though there’s nothing wrong with it, but moving it to the back has definitely made life less difficult. Given that he lives a stone’s throw from Parkwood 4x4’s Tong playday site, where there’s never any shortage of mud waiting to clog up whatever it touches, you can see why. Leigh reckons that shortening the front of the vehicle was another of

the best things he’s done. You could probably add ‘strengthening’ to that, too. And you get the impression that he deﬁnitely does like being surrounded by a strong cage, even though playdays and laning with his mates are as far as his off-road ambitions lie.

That’s hardly surprising, actually, given where the Traka project came from. ‘It started out as a green Discovery 1 on a 4” lift and 35” tyres,’ Leigh recalls. ‘I replaced and uprated things as I broke them, until the body was stress-cracked everywhere.’

So it kind of happened by accident, but kudos to him for not just weighing in the old Disco and starting again. And indeed, kudos to NCF Motors for giving people a ready-made way of reusing a set of parts with plenty of life left in them, even if for Leigh’s purposes it wasn’t quite as ready-made as all that.

Having had the decision on a donor car kind of made for him, though, would he have done it differently? In retrospect, maybe. He talks in terms of a TD5 engine, maybe even a whole Discovery 2 base vehicle – though of course by the time you get into that

model, you’re talking about a whole new set of typical issues and a whole different kind of project.

As it is, with the buggy up and running he could go back to having fun in it the way he used to when there was still a Discovery body creaking around on that chassis. Safe to say it’s come a long way since then.

It’s hard to believe that there are four seats squirreled away in there to be honest, but by modding the kit he started with Leigh turned that knackered old beater into a playday weapon with a new life ahead of it. It’s every inch a hardcore off-road machine – and, just like the Disco it started out as, the perfect family car.

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all Land Rovers. Its engineering and design give it real charisma, but parts aren’t readily available. Restoration projects require deep pockets, but see it through and the result will be worth mega bucks.

The Series I, particularly in its 80” guise, is the most sought-after of

Gone are the days where you could use a Series I as an actual Land Rover. Because with restored examples changing hands

£5000-£85,000

for millionaire money, preservation is the aim of the game.

The earlier the vehicle, the more it will be worth. The sky’s the limit – but can you really put a price on such an icon?

Pros: Heritage, charm, a true classic, the original Land Rover Cons: Availability of parts, price tag on early 80s Series I (1948-1958)

Cons: Not yet as desirable as the earlier Series models Series III (1971-1985)

terms, keeping the same 2.25-litre engines throughout the length of its production run. In 1980, the engines switched to a more durable five-bearing crank rather than the old threebearing setup. The transmission also received syncromesh on all forward gears to make it easier to live with.

£2500-£35,000

They still carry the simplicity of earlier Land Rovers, but the Series III remains the most affordable way into owning a leafer.

Pros: Most affordable route into Series ownership. Still has the Series pedigree. Parts still widely available

Lightweight (1968-1984) £3500-£22,000

These military vehicles can easily be distinguished from regular

Land Rovers. To mimic the civvy Series machines, the Series III model built from 1972 onwards, also had its headlights switched out to the wings.

Lightweights add an extra dimension to owning a Land Rover. Their military history and details mean you get a truck with more stories to tell – and that stands

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coilsprung suspension, new engines and a world-beating level of rugged off-road capability.

out from the crowd. They’re a rare breed, though – so if you’ve got one, it’s worth keeping hold of.

Pros: Not like all the other Land Rovers out there. Military background. Lovely 2.25 petrol Cons: Appearance isn’t to everyone’s taste. Exclusivity over regular models means they command a price premium

Don’t be fooled by high prices. Values have dropped in the last two years, and only a real rarity in pristine nick is worth the money that used to be commonplace.

Pros: Excellent parts availability. Easy to work on. Unlimited potential for mods and restos

much of that early charm. Prices seem to have peaked now, however they still remain strong for good examples.

A 2.25 petrol 88” would be our pick, as the diesel engines were underpowered and rather noisy.

refinement. While the engines have excellent longevity, they need to have been maintained properly. Be thorough in your checks, both under the bonnet and underneath the body.

refinement, but this is seen by many experts as the best Defender of them all.

The LT77 gearbox in the 200 Tdi is more truck-like than the later R380, and these vehicles didn’t come with bling. Just be sure it’s an original Tdi you’re getting, not an old Discovery conversion.

Pros: The perfect combination of tradition and modernity

Cons: Lots of horrible and/or deceptive ones around

Cons: Bulkheads and chassis rot, springs prone to seizing Series

The Series II/IIA has a wider stance than its predecessor and adds an extra (thin) layer of

rarity – with all the cachet, pride and immense awkwardness that comes with this status.

By ‘rare’, we’re talking about less than 2500 Series IIA FCs in total. And they tended to have a very hard life, so not many have survived to tell the tale.

Pros: A sound investment to restore – and enjoy

Pros: A Land Rover like no other, if that’s what you want Cons: Especially brutal to drive, and to find parts Series IIA/IIB FC (1962-1971) £2500-£15,000

Forward-Control models differed from everyday Series IIs by

Only ever

the time came for demob. They were flogged off at very low prices and turned into off-road toys –not something you’d do with one today, given the rarity and classic value they’ve taken on.

having heavy-duty ENV axles, but engine-wise they had the familiar 2.25 petrol and diesel lumps. So, don’t expect performance – but do expect to be given an ‘interesting’ time in the workshop…

£7500-£26,000

Compared to the IIA/IIB FC, the 101 is more fun thanks to its V8 engine. It’s still a military tool, though – some still have fixtures and fittings from their Army life, which adds interest. This is a vehicle for enthusiasts, though, with costs that are sky-high even by Land Rover standards. Pros: Master of the road. Lovely V8 soundtrack. Everybody who sees one loves it Cons: Monumental running costs. Expensive to buy, too

The 127

motor. It’s popular for homebrewed overland conversions, too. Almost all 127s have had an engine conversion by now, too. Lots to be wary of, then – but it’s a hell of a lot for your money. Pros: Enormous size means

work truck tend to go for a later 130, so the 127 is more of an enthusiast’s

The Series III wasn’t too dissimilar to the Series IIA in mechanical

Forward Control Land Rovers are a cult within a cult. They’re a real

The Tdi engine, which arrived with the Defender name, can

was built on a special production line in Solihull which

Defender 300 Tdi (1994-1998)

The 300 Tdi engine is very different to the 200 unit it replaced, though

the two are related. It’s much more refined and smoother to drive, though there are more electronics involved so later versions in particular are less of a DIY fix.

The arrival of the 300 Tdi also brought with it the R380 gearbox. This used to have a terrible reputation for relability, but most have been put right by now and they’ve

£3500-£40,000

become sought after for their light clutch and better shift action.

It was during the Tdi era that Defenders started getting things like alloys, too. You might even find one that’s not been off-road… Pros: Strength and simplicity. Perhaps the definitive Defender Cons: Sure to be very different to when it left the factory

TDCi (2007-2016) £6500-£275,000

The last Defenders gained modern 2.4 and 2.2 TDCi engines and

smooth six-speed gearboxes, They still had phenomenal off-road ability and were even okay to sit in. Famously, this was the Defender that actually had a dashboard You can find special editions and boutique conversions to TDCi models that cost obscene amounts of money. You will pay a premium for any these late

It’s also a notable classic in its own way, as it heralded the start of the company’s modern era. It has its issues, though. The viscous coupling is expensive to replace and can be upset simply by running mismatched tyres.

The 1.8 petrol used to be notorious for head gasket failures. Today’s replacements are much

are people who do just that, preferring to invest new-car money in a restoration than spending it on a current model.

It’s a smart policy, too. An early two-door can cost mega money, but any Classic will appreciate in value if kept in good condition –and sought-after rarities like the CSK and LSE can be a gold mine.

a strong performer. It does lend itself to being tuned though, so watch out for abused ones and knackered examples that have been pushed beyond the limit.

As with all Defenders, you’ll need a rear crossmember sooner or later – or even a new chassis.

still be a DIY machine. Parts are in plentiful supply, as is specialist knowledge – and it’s one of the best Land Rovers ever.

Defenders, however the era of skyrocketing prices seems to be over and TDCis have dropped further in value than the Td5. So a good 2.2. could now be quite a shrewd investment

Pros: Efficiency, creature comforts, off-road prowess

Cons: Price, electronics, TDCi engine is unloved

more robust, but a late diesel is your best bet. Even these can go calamitously wrong, though. This was a more complex car than it needed to be, and buying one for sweeties now doesn’t change that.

Pros: Cheap to buy, no big rust issues, surprisingly able off-road Cons: All sorts of things can go wrong, some very expensively

An awful lot of Rangeys have been neglected and/or abused, and you can still buy they cheap. But if you’ve got the skills, and access to parts, restoring one would be the ultimate hobby that pays.

Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality

Cons: Rust, availability of parts for early models

Range Rover (2002-12) £2200-£24,000

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of luxury and was more reliable than the P38. It’ll still cost a lot to run, however, and drivetrain faults and underbody corrosion are not unknown.

The TDV8 engine is sublime, but you’ll pay more to get one –especially the 4.4, though the 3.6 has all the power you need. The V8 petrol, on the other hand, is temptingly cheap. Guess why…

This isn’t a DIY motor, but it certainly is a Range Rover, with brilliant off-road and towing skills. It relies a lot on electronics, but they work wonders – and the deepdown engineering is very robust.

Pros: Great off-road, luxury, image, TDV8 powerplants

Cons: Very complex. Huge running costs

The Td5 engine is arguably Land Rover’s most reliable unit and it’s

Despite having more electronics than the Tdi, a Td5 Defender can

(2020-on)

If the subject of the new Defender comes up in enthusiast circles, try

The fourth-gen Range Rover is a majestic 4x4. All the engines in the

to steer it away on to something safer. Like Brexit, for example.

Much as it may infuriate purists, however, the Defender is actually a very wonderful thing. It’s kind of like an old one, only with space, comfort and equipment.

The big difference is that you can’t work on it yourself. This goes for maintenance and, crucially,

it replaced. It’s a refined and affordable SUV with a strong engine, good equipment and a decent level of practicality.

It’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there, too.

But do be aware of the rear diff and Haldex unit for costly outlays.

The 2.2-litre diesel engine is a strong performer, though for a

own, even today. The problem is that they’re very complex and very, very good at going wrong. Air suspension failure is the norm. Head gaskets can let go. Electronics are laughably flaky. And parts can cost the earth – as will the labour bills. Perhaps worst of all, nowadays it’s very hard to find one you can be sure hasn’t

range supply copious amounts of power, and its road manners are absolutely impeccable.

It’s startlingly capable off-road, too, even if getting one muddy would feel like bad form. Most that leave the tarmac probably do so only when their owners are in the mood to blow some grouse out of the sky.

a supreme off-roader as well as

Pros: Off-road capability, power, overall reliability. Very well suited to being modified

Cons: Rear chassis, premium prices, monstrous road tax on later vehicles Defender Td5 (1998-2007) £3000-£35,000

£45,000-£185,000

making modifications – a market Land Rover wants to take back and have for itself. It won’t hold its value long-term the way an original-shaper does, either. But this is still a superb vehicle.

Pros: Comfort, capability, rugged fitness for purpose

Cons: Not cheap to buy. Lacks the old one’s basic charm

bargain search out one with the unpopular 3.2 petrol unit. Either way, it’s a fine SUV to drive. Prices have fallen since the production ended, too – £15,000 now gets you a late one on tiny miles.

Pros: Reliability, refinement, economy of diesel engine

Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing

spent at least part of its life being worked on by idiots Still, you’ll get a classy motor with proper off-road and towing skills. It’s becoming a classic, too, and prices are still tiny considering everything you get.

Pros: Luxury, price, a Land Rover that doesn’t rust Cons: Electrics. Be very afraid

Inside, the Range Rover’s cabin is superb, with sumptuous trim and cutting-edge equipment. Prices are, of course, as immense as the vehicle itself. But if you can afford it, so too is the presence a Rangey will give you.

Pros: Class, luxury, engines, vast all-round capability

Cons: Price

heights

The Freelander 1 is a cheap gateway into Land Rover ownership.

The Freelander 2 was a massive improvement on the model

The original Rangey is a classic you can use everyday – and there

A Mk2 Rangey in good working order is still a sensational car to

Range Rover Sport (2013-22)

The second-generation Range Rover Sport is 400kg lighter than

the original, meaning it’s almost economical to run. It feels really nimble and agile on the road, too, and it comes with a range of engines giving it a brisk turn of pace.

Some won’t like the flamboyant posture, while others will love it. Either way, inside the cabin it’s very nearly as luxurious as the full-house Range Rover.

£13,500-£65,000

If you can afford the SVR model, you’ve got a super-SUV with rap star image. In every case, though, running costs will be vast. Parts don’t get any cheaper because you bought it second-hand…

Pros: Performance, refinement, handling, glorious interior

Cons: Marmite image. Pricey to buy and run

Range Rover Sport (2022-on)

Hilariously, this is what counts as the affordable way in to owning a

new Range Rover. The Sport is less about being chauffeur driven and more about lording it over other aspirational school runners, but once again it’ll be lovely to drive.

Like the full fat Range Rover (a phrase which has never felt more appropriate), the Sport is available with an old-school V8 engine that gives you racecar performance in

£80,500-£145,000

return for NASA-level emissions. Most UK customers with opt for an altogether healthier plug-in hybrid, but they’ll still get a vehicle that’s brutally fast a well as being able to do the normal Range Rover stuff.

Pros: Smooth, refined, comfy… and game for a laugh, too

Cons: Still hasn’t quite shed its proceeds-of-crime image

When the Evoque was launched, it signalled JLR’s intent on hitting

Evoque (2011-19) £4500-£31,000

the masses. Given that it was the company’s fastest-selling vehicle, they clearly hit the brief, even if it wasn’t for the traditional Land Rover owner.

It’s actually still a capable thing off-tarmac – but it’s definitely more at home on the road. Nevertheless, it is economical by Land Rover standards and

because of its particularly handsome exterior. It’s based upon the same architecture as the Jaguar F-Pace but has greater off-road ability and is available with a wide choice of engines, most of which combine good economy with usable everyday performance.

because there are so many out there, used prices are tempting. There’s a Convertible model, too, as well as three and five-door tin-tops. We say stick to the latter, and be sure to get one with 4WD.

Cons: Cramped rear seats, not as practical as a Disco Sport Range

Pros: Economy, handling, iconic concept-car image

Evoque has adopted a similiar back end to the larger Velar. It’s not just the exterior that mimics the looks of the larger vehicle, however, as the Evoque has gained the latest Touch Pro Duo tech and a hike in quality.

The main highlight of the new Evoque is the fact the majority of the range is made up of mild

hybrids, available with diesel and petrol engines combining to an electric motor. Only the base D150 Evoque escapes the electrification, and we’d avoid it as it doesn’t have four-wheel drive.

Pros: Feels like a proper Range Rover inside

Cons: Petrol engine is poor on fuel economy, even as a hybrid

it came out. It was very much designed to be a trend setter. But is there a whiff of style over substance? Well, it’s a very good SUV. But you don’t half pay a premium for those suave looks...

Pros: Stylish design, chic cabin, excellent tech features

Cons: Feels like an indulgence, especially at such a high price Range Rover Velar (2017-on) £22,500-£85,000

The interior was Land Rover’s most advanced cabin yet when

most most reliable units ever. It drives well, too – mated to a manual box it has more guts even than the V8 option, which is surprisingly bland but predictably thirsty. Whereas the Disco 1 was prone to body rust, the D2 is fine here. Instead, its chassis rots like a carrot, especially towards the back end. Also at the back, seven-seat

a Discovery in name only.

It’s a more practical proposition than the closely related Evoque, and you won’t need to live with the fear of Posh Spice jokes.

models had air-suspension, with all the horrors that brings.

Mainly, D2 owners will tell you about rogue electronics. And leaky sunroofs. They still love their trucks, though, which says a lot.

Pros: Td5 power and reliability, great all-rounder, lots of choice Cons: Chassis rust, electronics, leaky sunroofs, air suspension

with the same 100” wheelbase and a slick body containing a spacious, flexible cabin. It was well equipped and refined, and it came with the wonderful Tdi engine.

There are some tidy deals to be had on late high-spec examples now – though if you do a

The Disco 3 is an astonishing allround vehicle.

Over time, the Disco’s epic ability meant almost all of them were hammered at playdays. Lower body rust is a big killer, too. So it’s rare to find a good one now,

and capable off-road, genuinely luxurious and a giant of a tow truck, and as well as being able to seat seven adults it can be turned into a van with a totally flat rear load area.

But it was also astonishingly complex, and these days it has a reputation as a money pit. Air suspension and electronic

and when you do they tend to be priced with a lot of optimism. Very early ones in tip-top condition are full-on classics, too. For a sound one to own, we’d look for a tidy 300Tdi.

Pros: Price, practicality, parts availability. Epic off-road ability

Cons: The body rusts like it’s been doused in sea water Discovery (1989-1998) £800-£15,000

handbrakes are big sources of woe, cam belts are a body-off job to change and rust is becoming more of an issue. Get a good one, though, and it’s all the car you’ll ever need.

Pros: Good at everything. Lots of accessories available now

Cons: The phrase ‘money pit’ crops up time after time

after the first. That’s because once again, it’s related to the Evoque, which was ready for a full new model in 2019.

The Sport is a premium midsized SUV with seven seats and a decent level of off-road ability. It’s a massively popular choice for the school run – and, with the arrival

Most Range Rovers all look the same at the front now, but the new

The Velar a competent cruiser and has received numerous accolades

The original Discovery was based on the Range Rover of the time,

The Disco 2 is powered by the Td5 engine, one of Land Rover’s

It’s

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Series III 109 2.25 petrol (1972). Galv chassis and bulkhead. Overdrive. New tank, props, exhaust, shocks, alternator. Rebuilt carb, new clutch and rear main. £12,995. Maidstone. MOT exempt but has one. 07903 289904 06/26/007

Wolf 110 GS ST (1998). 88,000 miles. Recent clutch, cambelt and major engine service. New PAS box. Rebuilt swivels. HD bumper, Superwinch TSI 35. Exmoor hood. MOT Dec. £14,500. Burton on Trent. 07968 960619. 06/26/011

Defender 110 CSW (1995). 307,520 miles. Galv chassis, rebuilt bulkhead, total body rebuild. New tank and sender. Replacement low-mileage engine, new clutch, cam belt etc. MOT Feb. £22,000. Ashford. 07799 586581 06/26/008

Series III Lightweight (1979). 2.25 petrol. Reassembled with galvanised radiator and vent panel, bulkhead and chassis. Standard running gear. Painted in NATO green. £10,500. Derbyshire. 01246 570853 05/26/002

110 SW (1986). 183,000 miles. 9-seater. 3.5-litre Mazda SL35TI turbo-diesel. Full stainless exhaust. PAS. Fun to drive. Continental tyres. Some work needed on bulkhead. MOT June. £11,000. Edenbridge. 07900 521952 06/26/010

Series III 109” 200Tdi (1971). 75,000 miles. Catering/weddings/ shows. Pro engine conversion and respray. Starts and runs perfectly. Immaculate chassis and body. Stored inside. £25,000. Maidstone. 07848 460379 05/26/003

Defender 110 2.2 TDCi (2012). 66,600 miles. Ex-Tec pop-top overlander. Fridge, fresh water, chem toilet, diesel heater, solar, heated shower. HD clutch, springs, shocks, winch etc. £58,000. Berkhamsted. 07958 116187 06/26/001

Former mountain rescue vehicle, well maintained and in excellent condition. Air-con, soundprooﬁng, side steps, rear benches. MOT March. £27,500. Oxford. 07960 077004 06/26/005

Series I 109” pick-up (1958). 7336 miles. Logbook and Heritage cert. Maintained by Land Rover specialists, still used and shown regularly. Recent new tilt. Runs and drives perfectly. £25,000. Bedford. 07800 832674 05/26/004

Defender 90 200Tdi (1989). 150,000 miles. 2” lift, BFGs, 5-ton Husky, LEDs, Ashcroft centre diff. Excellent chassis and bulkhead. Garaged, Waxoyled, same owner 16 years. MOT Feb. £8995. Bristol. 07787 464278 06/26/006

Series III 88” Recovery Truck (1980). 18,542 miles. 2.25 petrol. Untouched for 30+ years. Period items inc winch, Cibies, cassette player, old packets of cigarettes! Runs sweet. £10,595. Kingswinford. 07742 864775 04/26/001

Defender 90 200 Tdi (1994). 110,000 miles. Galv chassis, overhauled axles. LEDs, Optimill hinges, Maxxis ATs. CarPlay audio, wooden cabinets. Exmoor wheel. MOT June. £18,500. Norwich. 07452 950853 04/26/007

Series III 88” ST (1975). 30,000 miles. 2.25 petrol. Galv chassis, parabolics, Webber carb, many recent parts. Patina paint. Drives superbly. Historic vehicle but has MOT to Jan 27. £19,994. Billingshurst. 07973 378047 04/26/012

Defender 90 Tdi (1992). 64,000 miles. Very good chassis. HT with tailgate. Tow bar, roof rack, bench seats, side steps, rear spotlight. All work done by LR specialists. MOT Jan 27. £11,495. Ilminster. 07863 554094 04/26/014

rack, awning, drawers, shelves, water tank, twin batteries. MOT Jan 27. £22,500. Keighley. 07768 006445 04/26/009

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Defender 110 300 Tdi camper (1998). Only 22k since engine rebuild. Terraﬁrma susp, 2.5-ton winch, LEDs etc. Diesel heater, split charge, water tank, 2-berth bedding. New MOT. £18,995. Bridgend. 07544 046752 06/26/009 Discovery 5.0 V8 HSE 7st (2010). 44,000 miles. Rust-free

110 HCPU (1989). 125,000 miles. Galv chassis. Td5, LOF HD clutch. New bushes, brake lines, LEDs. Undersealed, axles rebuilt. Bodyoff Nardo grey Raptor respray. MOT Oct. £19,995. Tonbridge. 07778 406408 04/26/008

Defender 90 M52 2.8i (1997). 140,000 miles. Factory-built South African spec 90. Alloys, air-con. Roll bar, aux tank, steering guard, 100w spots. Excellent condition. MOT Oct. £39,000. Bordon. 07870 601044 04/26/010

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