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Iguana

Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
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Defender price thoughts?

1997 110 for sale locally, fancy taking a look tomorrow for a mate

Too much, just about right, any thoughts?
https://www.dsmindependentlandrover.co.uk/...on-wagon-s

Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
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MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)

28th Sep 2019 8:08 pm

JackNorris

Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tonga Green

Im not a Defender expert but I always get dubious when I see checker plate on the doors, as everyone I know with one puts the plate on when the doors start to go. MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
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28th Sep 2019 8:16 pm

Gareth
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As usual, check chassis, especially the rear cross member, front dumb irons behind the front bumper. If there are any repairs already done, make sure they are good.

Check bulkhead for corrosion.

Check bottom of door frames.

At that price expect a few issues. Nothing serious though.

28th Sep 2019 8:27 pm

Iguana

Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424

Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)

28th Sep 2019 9:08 pm

lynalldiscovery

Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti Grey

That has been standing for a long time, well over a year, mine has exactly the same alloy corrosion and stains on the paint from standing.
Rear x member externally looks sound like it can be saved with just some effort and treatment.

Mot history would be well worth looking at.

28th Sep 2019 9:29 pm

L319

Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

Just wondering if its still down on the V5C as an M2 due to originally 12 seats , does it impact on driving license requirements ?

28th Sep 2019 10:41 pm

galwaygreen

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Graphite LE Auto Loire Blue

its become a cult vehicle.....if it floats your boat,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

28th Sep 2019 10:47 pm

Dave T

Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6910

I would say it’s towards the top of its money without a galvy chassis. If the chassis and bulkhead are absolutely solid then maybe Ok, with any rot I would want it for less. When I rechassied my 90 about 5 years ago, chassis were £1200, now they are well over £2100 plus whatever else you would end up doing, so take that into account if there is any rot. Also stick your finger into the chassis, see if it has a layer of muck in the bottom rotting it away nicely. Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90

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29th Sep 2019 8:50 am

nigethecat

Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Corris Grey

Bit in the high side if you ask me... 110 that I had of a similar age needed chassis welding in various places, new sump pan, steering arms, and had the beginnings of rot on the bulkhead and A pillars.... it had had a new rear subframe so at least that bit was solid

Lift any mats if any in there and look for damp... as they leak like nothing else...

Fun car though and you don’t need to worry about anyone keying it

I sold mine for £4500 (and still made a little bit)... I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!

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Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)

29th Sep 2019 9:37 am

Iguana

Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424

Went to see it today, garage closed but was able to give a good look over with SWMBO

Bit too much rust bits for SWMBO and even me around bulkhead, bottom of doors and especially rear door - so given the price it's a no

While there caught Jo looking at a 04 4.4 V8 lpg FF

Did really look nice though, may pop down next saturday

Iggy/Ieuan

Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper

- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)

29th Sep 2019 7:39 pm

J77

Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 6270

I’m after something like this for some summer fun. It’s been on the cards for a few years but always swayed by shiny metal. It’s finding a decent one at a decent price though.

23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green

30th Sep 2019 7:04 pm

kajtzu

Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6756

2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns Blue

I realize having a defender or a LR product is kind of like a contagious disease but wouldn’t it be more cost effective to get a two-door soft-top Jeep Wrangler that’s got roll bars and is ready for massive tires