Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: Cambridge
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Land Rover Lands End to John O'groats convoy 2016
Well I have just finished the Lands end to John O'groats convoy. Estimated 280 land rovers made the trip.
I travelled in total 2059 miles and used 335litres of diesel. Even tho my D3 had a problem from the start as Iv got a hole in my intercooler that I found a couple days before, it drove amazingly and I totally love the truck.
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Tonga Green D3
Raptored 19" HSE wheels
General Grabber X3s
EGR blanked
BAS remap
Rock / Tree Sliders
Prospeed compressor guard
Prospeed ladder Raptored
Prospeed roof rack Raptored
CB Radio
4 x LF140 in front grill
LR sump guard
RAI
Defender mud flaps
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3rd Aug 2016 8:16 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
It must have been great seeing that many LR's in convoy
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
3rd Aug 2016 8:19 pm
Dolpants
Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 395
It was amazing they are just the pictures I have on my phone once the camera has been downloaded at the weekend I'll be able to put some pictures while driving up.Tonga Green D3
Raptored 19" HSE wheels
General Grabber X3s
EGR blanked
BAS remap
Rock / Tree Sliders
Prospeed compressor guard
Prospeed ladder Raptored
Prospeed roof rack Raptored
CB Radio
4 x LF140 in front grill
LR sump guard
RAI
Defender mud flaps
3rd Aug 2016 8:21 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26783
I've been following this on Facebook. Discostu did it in his defender. It looks fantastic from some of the pictures I've seen.
I'm hoping it gets done again next year, as I would really like to do it in my a Series 2a. However at 16mpg I suspect I would use a bit more fuel than you did!
I work your consumption as 27.9 mpg which ain't too bad with a holed intercooler!
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3rd Aug 2016 8:47 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Well done Looking forward to some more photos Cheers Ian
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3rd Aug 2016 8:49 pm
Dolpants
Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 395
We are talking about doing something like it again but I doute it will be from LE to JOG as that's been done now. Going at other options. I must admit the support we've had on the way was excellent. People on bridges waving taking pictures, villages showing their support. And the people a JOG well that was just supectacular.Tonga Green D3
Raptored 19" HSE wheels
General Grabber X3s
EGR blanked
BAS remap
Rock / Tree Sliders
Prospeed compressor guard
Prospeed ladder Raptored
Prospeed roof rack Raptored
CB Radio
4 x LF140 in front grill
LR sump guard
RAI
Defender mud flaps
3rd Aug 2016 9:44 pm
Alan B
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 6528
Saw a load of them going up the M6 on Friday as we were heading south,
Around Carlisle down to j36 area.
They were going in the opposite direction to tailbacks
Wondered what the yellow badges were for, now I know,
Flags flying etc, thought it was a big LR meeting somewhere
D3 57 xs Stornaway grey
D2 02 commercial silver gone but a great servant and won't be forgotten
Iid Bluetooth
4th Aug 2016 6:23 am
JksD4
Member Since: 31 Mar 2015
Location: Highlands
Posts: 100
Didn't know it was coming, but we popped over to John o'groats for coffee and all the landys were there - was great seeing the variety of models that made it - and the sun shone too ☀️ Well done guys.
It was a big crowded with everyone queuing to get a picture at the signpost - usually it empty when we go - great to see such a buzz at JOG.MY2010 D4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornaway grey
4th Aug 2016 7:03 am
JksD4
Member Since: 31 Mar 2015
Location: Highlands
Posts: 100
On a normal day this van would have been the main attraction - but the landys stole the show
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MY2010 D4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornaway grey
4th Aug 2016 7:28 am
conman69
Member Since: 11 Aug 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 431
Fantastic result and what a buzz to be part of it I'm sure Discovery3 TDV6 GS
Disco3.co.uk front orange +white tailgate stickers
Belts, pulleys, oil pump replaced, double tow-bar electrics
Land Rover rubber mats throughout, tinted windows, wind deflectors, smoked side repeaters, retro fitted Garmin, smooth leather steering wheel, cruise control + radio switches, 19" HSE wheels, Bearmech side-tubes, BAS IFBH module, roofbars.
LML Star Deluxe
4th Aug 2016 8:33 am
GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
Posts: 2444
What's the tent thingy on the back of the Disco in Picture 6 ?D4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 395
It is a 4x4 awning should have legs and standing up but we just used it down to keep things dry.
We brought it just from this trip looking at investing in a fox wing or something similar for next trip.
Not my D3 just using it for example of the awning.Tonga Green D3
Raptored 19" HSE wheels
General Grabber X3s
EGR blanked
BAS remap
Rock / Tree Sliders
Prospeed compressor guard
Prospeed ladder Raptored
Prospeed roof rack Raptored
CB Radio
4 x LF140 in front grill
LR sump guard
RAI
Defender mud flaps
4th Aug 2016 9:16 am
GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
Posts: 2444
I like - want something for shows etc - will do some digging around D4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
Stornaway D4. Gone, Didn't like it at all
D3 silver manual. Loved my first LR
Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 395
That one might be going up for sale soon as I'd like to buy one that is fixed to the roof rack.Tonga Green D3
Raptored 19" HSE wheels
General Grabber X3s
EGR blanked
BAS remap
Rock / Tree Sliders
Prospeed compressor guard
Prospeed ladder Raptored
Prospeed roof rack Raptored
CB Radio
4 x LF140 in front grill
LR sump guard
RAI
Defender mud flaps
4th Aug 2016 11:33 am
GoBeyond
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: Eddleston
Posts: 858
Spotted a few Land Rovers with the camel trophy style logo, while I was up in Sutherland earlier this week.
Even got a wave from a D2 There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.
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Looking forward to some more photos 
