Low-mileage Land Rovers - are they worth the money?

We live three miles up a badly potholed forest road. We have concluded that our most important criterion for short journeys (40 miles) is robust simple suspension, so we are considering an old Land Rover...

/how can I validate the history of a Land Rover with a new chassis?

I would like to buy a 1971 Series 111 Land Rover from an established 4x4 motor trader. The garage does not have much in the way of details of the previous owners, but the vehicle looks well turned out...

Can you recommend a used Land Rover Defender?

I'm considering buying a used Land Rover Defender. The vehicle will be used only for short drives and I was wondering how much I should look at paying for a nice used example? Also what other similar...

Which tyres for a classic Land Rover that covers low mileage?

I've read your advice on checking the age of tyres, which I did on my Land Rover Series 3. The tyres are Lassa 6.00-16C and date back to 2005 so presumably should be kept an eye on for signs of rubber...

Turbo tube problems with Land Rover Defender 90

Land Rover recalled my Defender 90 in February to replace the tube connecting the turbo - up to that time I had no problems. Since then the tube has blown off under relatively normal driving, which the...

Which cheap, reliable vehicle would you recommend for towing?

My 15-year-old Mercedes E-Class estate finally got scrapped last year, so I treated myself to an E63 AMG estate. I love the car and I can still get masses of stuff inside and on the roof, but I can't legally...

Can I transfer my old Defender seats to a newer model?

I have a 2001 Defender van which has side facing rear seats. I'm considering buying a 2008 Defender van - can I transfer the side facing seats across? Normally they are supplied now with forward facing...

I need a utility 4x4 for landscaping - what do you recommend?

My garden, at 15 acres with some steepish slopes, is big enough for me to need a vehicle to help with gardening. I had been using a garden tractor with a trailer but when that died, I began to wonder whether...

Is an older Land Rover a sensible buy?

I would like to buy a battered (but mechanically sound and roadworthy) old-style Land Rover for jaunts round the country lanes of the Gower peninsula. My impression is that Land Rovers are expensive to...

Is a Land Rover Defender good on the road?

Is it totally impractical to own a Defender 90 and largely use it on the road?