The good points
- 200tdi engine from a Discovery, just had an oil change, very strong and means
the car keeps up with modern traffic, improved mpg
- Brake servo fitted, stops very well
-Tax exempt and current MOT to August 2015 (last MOT required
a few bushes to be replaced other than that it sailed through
- Galvanised chassis and a solid bulkhead, very clean
underneath
- Overdrive, works smoothly and makes driving on the
motorway a lot more bearable!
- 4wd, high and low range all work well
- tracking and steering all as they should be
- Exmoor tim full tilt, 5 months old, still in good
condition and waterproof
- Parabolic springs and uprated dampers fitted 6 months ago,
ride is better than most series land rovers
- Heater from a range rover, warms the car up nicely, especially on my drive into work over the
winter!
- Tailgate modified to open like a door easier for loading
(parts to revert to drop tailgate included in sale)
- electric fan fitted (switch operated but only comes on if
running hot)
- range rover radiator
- Glencoyne 4x4 alternator conversion (discovery alternator
with alloy brackets to correctly locate it)
- Recent service, oils, filters etc changed.
-new front and rear propshafts and UJs
- new headlights
- new seals
- tow bar and
electrics fitted
- socket fitted to dash so phone etc can be charged on the
go
- comfortable high back cloth seats
- larger wheels and Hankook tyres
- new tail and sidelights
The Not so Good bits
- occasionally jumps out of second gear, although not when
in low range, has never really bothered me day to day though
- although resprayed in 2014, the paintwork is tatty in
places, has been touched up
- wiring could do with a tidy up, I've left it as is because
everything works!
-defender exhaust, has had to be modified to fit 200tdi
downpipe, isnt the neatest installation but is only visible from underneath
- sump plug drips a little, front diff weeps a little oil
- Drivers door has a dent from when the check strap came
off, both check straps are removed but easily refitted (photo showing this)
- radiator has taken a knock at some point, however it is
leak free and the engine never runs hot
All in all a very solid, reliable land rover that has had a
few tasteful and sensible modifications to keep up with modern life, while
still retaining the character of a classic!
Reason for sale is because of a new posting I need something
that will cope with travelling the length of the country in a bit more comfort
(classic range rover)
