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Forum Gallery For Sale Reviews LZ - Live Land Rover Zone > Land Rover Talk > Defender 90 / 110 / 130 Defender soft top conversion User Name Remember Me? Password Donate! Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Defender 90 / 110 / 130 Defender talk n tips. Community Links Social Groups Pictures & Albums Members List Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Google™ Search Go to Page... Welcome to Land Rover Zone! You are currently viewing our site as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, photos and use our for sale section. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! Thread Tools #1 17th-April-2008, 00:32 PML50 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Defender soft top conversion Dear Friends, I have a Sep.07 Hard top Defender. With the summer approaching (allegedly) I am thinking of putting on a soft top on. Could any one advise me of the easiest/cheapest way of doing this. How easy is it to go back to hard top when the winter comes. Best wishes, Paul Hey Guest! Not Registered? Join today! Registration allows you to post on our forums, host photos in our gallery and place adverts in our classifieds. #2 17th-April-2008, 00:41 pos Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 2,949 Re: Defender soft top conversion Hi PML50, Unfortunately it's not just as easy as unbolting the roof, cutting the rubber seam around the windscreen and then lifting the roof off (which is actually how easy it is to take the roof off!), You need some extra metal bits which usually comes as part of an expensive kit (and the price is really the only bad bit). Take a look here: Exmoor Trim & Trakkers - Land Rover Interior Trim, Hood and Seat Specialists You'll need the canvas / soft back, a strip of metal that goes across each door top, a part that fits along the top of the windscreen, a few hood sticks (which give the soft top its rigid frame) and then there are two other metal panels which fit on the back end of each door. All the necessary parts come together as a kit which costs within the region of £140, plus the canvas its self. Have a look on ebay, you'll probably pick them up cheap on there, but beware. The sellers will kore than likely not give you the extra bits that you need. Here's a link if you can't be arsed to type it in: eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace Well worth it though I reckon. __________________ #3 17th-April-2008, 00:47 PML50 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Re: Defender soft top conversion Thank's pos I'll try that link #4 17th-April-2008, 09:51 porkflap Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: derbyshire Posts: 75 Re: Defender soft top conversion I did this to my 1986 90 in october... got the compleate tilt (canvas) and roof hoop set off flebay for £350 the seller turned out to be a very genuine chap who delivered the kit to derby from southhampton for £50 in his epson green p38... me and two mates had it all fitted in the afternoon reciently got series doors and i drive around all the time with the door tops off and the canvas rolled up at the back and sides its great... does not seem any colder over the winter months cant wait till the summer... next job roll bar! i have one that need modification to fit. if you need any help of advice then free to pm me Chris #5 11th-September-2008, 14:57 paulb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Willsbridge, Bristol Posts: 1,026 Re: Defender soft top conversion Quote: Originally Posted by PML50 Dear Friends, I have a Sep.07 Hard top Defender. With the summer approaching (allegedly) I am thinking of putting on a soft top on. Could any one advise me of the easiest/cheapest way of doing this. How easy is it to go back to hard top when the winter comes. Best wishes, Paul Hi Paul. how did you get on with your conversion? I've just done a 1994 300TDi, didn't want to do my 07 Hard top, better to do an older one & keep it as a soft top. #6 25th-November-2009, 17:31 aigars Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Re: Defender soft top conversion Quote: Originally Posted by pos Hi PML50, Unfortunately it's not just as easy as unbolting the roof, cutting the rubber seam around the windscreen and then lifting the roof off (which is actually how easy it is to take the roof off!), You need some extra metal bits which usually comes as part of an expensive kit (and the price is really the only bad bit). Take a look here: Exmoor Trim & Trakkers - Land Rover Interior Trim, Hood and Seat Specialists You'll need the canvas / soft back, a strip of metal that goes across each door top, a part that fits along the top of the windscreen, a few hood sticks (which give the soft top its rigid frame) and then there are two other metal panels which fit on the back end of each door. All the necessary parts come together as a kit which costs within the region of £140, plus the canvas its self. Have a look on ebay, you'll probably pick them up cheap on there, but beware. The sellers will kore than likely not give you the extra bits that you need. Here's a link if you can't be arsed to type it in: eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace Well worth it though I reckon. Okey, i am doing a project- i am rebuilding an 1986 Military Land rover defender 110, but i havent got the parts for the soft top. i have got only the canvas. Where could i get parts for it (you said it costs in the region of 140 pounds and comes as a kit) Thanks! #7 25th-November-2009, 18:52 gegs88 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wigan Posts: 1,038 Re: Defender soft top conversion that was 18 months ago m8, try e bay or look in the back of any of the lr magazines. there are advertisers in there that do em #8 25th-November-2009, 19:33 Discoandy Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 94 Re: Defender soft top conversion when i looked in to it this is as cheep as i could fined new, ebay was pussing the same money... HOOPS90 90in Galvanised Hoop Set for full canvas « Gear box and transfer box | Replacing 110 rear floor » Thread Tools Show Printable Version Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is OffTrackbacks are Off Pingbacks are Off Refbacks are Off Forum Rules All times are GMT +1. 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Techno cloth seats with waterproof covers and 4 individual rear seats with belts. New MOT. No time wasters. House forces very reluctant sale. £13,995. Contact Tom Email 4 Dec P 1993 Defender 110, 200tdi, Manual. Hungerford Berkshire Blue with white roof. 95,000 miles. Running on BFG M/Ts. Currently has 6 fabric seats, front and middle but not any in back. MOT to September 2011. Tax to March. £4500 ono Contact Terry 01488 682273 3 Dec P Range Rover Vogue blue 3.0 diesel. Staffordshire Full spec inc play station 22" overfinch alloy wheels. £10,000 ono Contact Keith keith_h_6@hotmail.co.uk 2 Dec P Landrover Freelander - Convertible - 1.8 Petrol. Chagford, Devon Burgandy red - usual refinements - removable hard top - v.g.c. MOT, tax 122.000 miles (17.000 on new engine). Excellent bodywork. £2.500 ono Contact Pauline 01647 432005 or kestor@riseup.net 1 Dec P Land Rover 110 ex mod 2.5 normally aspirated diesel. Coxhoe, Durham Very good chassis tested April 2011 decent tyres, excellent starter and runner, 12 volt, and benefits from the fitment of civvy towing electrics, well cared for. £2800. no offers, no picture hunters. Contact John 0191 3772902 mob 07721 010633 30 Nov Trade Land Rover Defender 110 Td5 XS Station Wagon. Sevenoaks, Kent 2004/04, MOT to 10th Dec 2011, tax to end of May 2011, 125,000 miles, FSH & just had a full service, air conditining, heated front half leather seats, heated windscreen, e/w, c/l, front & rear DVD players, 5 x brand new General Grabber AT2 tyres, ABS, Traction Control, A Bar, spotlights, 9 seater so London congestion charge exempt! Lovely condition. £13,995 Contact Ivor 07876 138716 or Email 29 Nov P Land Rover Disco 3.9 V8i petrol/lpg manual 96. Holmfirth 11 months mot, 4 months tax, 7 seater, dark green leather interior, recon engine, total gas overhaul in last 12 month. £2200 ono Contact Monika 01484 683282 or 07786 380885 28 Nov P RANGE ROVER AUTOBIOGRAPHY 4.6 CROYDON AVALON BLUE, FULLY LOADED, SOME MARKS ON BUMPERS, HEAD LINNING STARTED TO SAG AT REAR, SOME HISTORY. CALL FOR MORE INFO. £2600 Contact JOHN 07973 369742 or JOHNNY@JCHAY.WANADOO.CO.UK 28 Nov P Landrover Series 2a E reg. Knighton, Powys Petrol, truck cab and canvas, overdrive. Needs rear cross member and footwells. Very original. all complete, been stood 2 years. Would make a very nice vehicle. £650 ono Contact Rae 01547 520924 or rae80inch@live.co.uk 26 Nov P Land Rover Lightwieght 2a Galv Chassis! Manchester Tax Exempt. MOT to end of Nov 2011, 2a BAOR Lighweight, 2.25 petrol on LPG, militray spec Galvanized chassis, Fairey Overdrive, Parabolic springs, Free-wheeling hubs, NATO hitch, Compact LPG tank behind seats, No Rot anywhere, good canvas. Runs and drives great, 12volt, very clean Land Rover, it has two non-original seats and seatbelts which are safe for the children! £3500 ono Contact Mike 07875 556687 or mbwroofing@aol.com 26 Nov P 2001 EX MOD Landrover Defender 2495 CC TD5 Hardtop panel van. Bristol Due to funding issues I am unfortunately having to sell my beloved Landrover. Very good runner, EX-MOD so has been very well looked after serviced every year, one owner since (me!). Full service history. Brand New Clutch in 2009 (with receipts), power assisted steering, sigma Immobiliser Alarm, CD Player, cubby box, split charger, full brownchurch roof rack with access ladder, sill protectors, fully adjustable tow bar, plylined rear, 2 origional rear bench seats, dog-guard, brand new spare, off road tyres and amber light on roof. 98,400 miles. Just had MOT so valid until Oct 2011, Tax Jan 2011. Bodywork: Very good for this year, but some scratches on body work on front right bonnet and some oxidisation on back door, slight dent in rear corner and front bumper with welding (see pics) hence low price; But solid truck in fantastic nick, great runner, very reliable. Payment: cash on collection or bank transfer: Asking £6250 ono. For viewing contact Emma 07922 157055 or emzstone@hotmail.com 26 Nov P Silver Discover 2. Only £2,000 for a quick sale. London 4 litre petrol, T reg, 114k miles, 7 seater, leather seats, CD changer, 5 months MOT, 11 months tax. Great runner. Reluctant sale. No time wasters. SOLD 25 Nov P Land Rover Defender 90 tdi. Point Clear near Colchester, Essex Date of registration 01/08/1993. Tax 31/08/2011. MOT 07/04/2011. 158,020 miles. Turbo gauge. Explorer pro comp es 9000 dampers. +2" blue springs.poly bushed.light guards front and rear. Rear working light. Swing away spare wheel carrier. New rear mud flaps. Winch bumper no winch. Steering guard. Front spots. Kenlow electric fan. Stainless steel flexi brake pipes. Stainless steel exhust. New gear box 507 miles ago via Ashcroft on the 17/08/2010. New clutch, fork and cross drilled input gear at the same time, with invoice. New rad and battery. KN filter. New cam belt. 33x12.50 tyres. Safari snorkel. CB. CD. Cubby box. Large rear tool box. One rear bench seat. Good chassis, bulkhead, floors and doors. Any test. £4,195 ono. To view please call Carl on 07512 985089 any time. 25 Nov P DISCOVERY PETROL/LPG. Largs PROFESSIONALLY FITTED CONVERSION, TWIN 35L TANKS, FLIP PAINT, 1998 50TH ANNIVERSARY MODEL, 142K, FULL YEAR'S MOT (22/11/2011), SERVICE HISTORY, CREAM LEATHER, ICE COLD A/C, PIRELLI SCORPION TYRES, PARKING SENSOR, CRUISE CONTROL- MUCH MORE STUNNING EDITION OF THIS 50TH ANN. MODEL £3,995 ono Contact Jim highlandshellfish@googlemail.com 25 Nov P LEFT HAND DRIVE EX ARMY / NATO 110. CARMARTHENSHIRE Has no engine or gearbox. Jerry can side lockers fitted both sides. Excellent rust free chassis and straight panels (no dents). Would make a nice winter project! Contact Wyn 07737 213188 or dwv.jones@btinternet.com 24 Nov P LAND ROVER DISCOVERY TD5 GS 7 SEATER ****12 MONTHS M.O.T***** BIRMINGHAM TAXED TILL END OF JANUARY 2011. PRICED FOR A QUICK SALE DUE TO FAMILY COMMITMENTS. £3500 OR SENSIBLE OFFER. Contact TASHA bigbird1281@hotmail.com 23 Nov P Land Rover Discovery 300tdi S, 1 owner fsh, 1997\R. Amersham, Bucks Riojca red metallic, Grey trim, 5 door, 7 seats, 5 speed, headlamp protectors, sidesteps, Rear step, tow bar, remote locking, e\wind & mirrors, Stereo, full supplying dealer Hartwell & L\R specialist history every 6 months regardless, MOT & tax, low miles for year, genuine example, must be seen. £3995 Contact Auto trade direct ltd 01494 434709 or 07796 108482 or autotradedirect@live.co.uk 23 Nov P Classic Range Rover Vogue SE, 1995. Conwy Soft dash 300tdi with Turner Recon engine(30,000 miles). Montpellier Red, all leather. Huge work done. New radiator, water pump, recon fuel pump, Allisport intercooler and replacement turbo (6000 miles) transformed performance and economy. Total front brake replacement last month. Recent transfer box and exhaust. Underneath totally sound, new crossmember in 2007 floor and chassis great. Good body and interior. £3500. For full history and photo's Contact Iain 07878 476154 or euneun@hotmail.com 23 Nov P Discovery TD5 Diesel Automatic 03 Reg. Peterborough, Cambs FSH from 32,720 miles. 2 former keepers. MOT/Tax till April 2011. FIVE new BF Goodrich All Terrain Tyres which have only done 1000 miles. I also have the original set of Goodyear Wrangler tyres all in roadworthy condition though two of them are fairly low on tread. Land Rover rubber mats all round. Immaculate black cloth interior. Full towkit. Rear load space roller cover and floor liner. New gloss black rear wheel cover. Reversing sensors. QT Services Diff Guards, front and rear. Up-rated Sony CD/Radio with steering wheel controls. 2 original alarm fobs and keys. Owners manual in original wallet. Original toolkit. Price reduced £8750 ono Contact Chris 07973 799417 or chris@ctmstudios.co.uk 22 Nov P Defender 90 300 Tdi Station Wagon seven seater. Warrington, Cheshire Ocean blue. 98/R reg. Two owners from new. MOT Feb/11 Tax Apr/11. 112,000 genuine miles. Solid unwelded chassis and bulkhead. Good tyres all round, New rubber lined load area. This 90 is a Landrover 90 TDi Station Wagon nice tidy unmolested example of the last of the Tdi's. The bodywork has a few minor dints and scratches but is in good order for a twelve year old vehicle. Good for work or pleaseure c/w, PAS, Delux/adjustable tow pack. SOLD 22 Nov Trade 54 Plate Discovery 2. Oxford Royal Blue. 37000 miles. Half leather interior. New tow bar. Immaculate condition. £11,500. Contact Gemma 07581 306746 or gemmaholifield@hotmail.co.uk 22 Nov P Range Rover 3.9 v8 auto. Glasgow Engine and gearbox in excellent condition from a low mileage range rover about three years ago. This is my dad’s car that he has had for nearly eight years. The car was shortened at the front by about 6” with bulbar, steering guard and three tow balls. The rear is made into a tray back. The car has fantastic approach and departure angles. In the last two and half years my dad put all new suspension and shocks with braided brake hoses. It has a 2” lift with an extra 2” drop with dislocation cones. Rear cracked trailing arm, diff guards and battery. There is a Warn winch M8000 with plasma rope two years old. Rear rollover hoop, harness, cb, cd radio and fire extinguisher. Chassis is in excellent condition and had been wax oiled every two years. Waffle boards, spare tyre and high lift jack. Mot and tax till March but the car is tax exempt. Everything works on the car. The body work is in fare condition, Simex tyres. The car is great off road. £4,500 ono. Contact Steve on 07714 759575 or stevenmorris@kobe-osaka.com 21 Nov P Range Rover Vogue SE Auto 1994, 3.9 V8. Mid Glamorgan MOT May 2011, tax Nov 2010. Leather upholstery, electric front seats, air-con, air suspension, sun roof, new tyres. Additional photos available. Private plate incl. £1200 Contact Mike 07779 282920 or Email 21 Nov P Land Rover 109 Station Wagon 2.25 petrol 1979. Lithuania Good condition. 43,000km. Original. Contact Eugenijus sedas215@gmail.com 21 Nov P 1986 Range Rover 3500 V8. Wisbech, Cambs In very good running order and can have a new MOT test cert. In green with cloth interior, No rust visible. Good tyres. Good strong engine. £1,000 Contact Anthony 07980 913198 or anthonyhildebrand@sky.com 21 Nov P Shipley Bridge Garage Ltd, based close to Gatwick Airport. Horley, Surrey We specialise in the sales of Landrover Discoveries, Freelanders, we also service & repair all Landrovers Freelanders Rangerovers at reasonable costs, all electrical work undertaken, all paintwork & repairs, some secondhand parts available, if you need work done, repairs, cambelts, servicing, secondhand parts, paintwork, welding, or wish to purchase give Shipley Bridge Garage Ltd a call 01293 821156 contact Jim Broadbent jimbship@aol.com or see the Shipley Bridge Garage Ltd Web site 20 Nov Trade 1998 Expedition Prepared Discovery. Stroud, Gloucestershire Started life as a 3.9 Discovery, converted to expedition vehicle using parts and knowledge from Nene Overland and Skorpion Racing. Specification: 3.9 LPG converted engine, 126,000 miles with history. New exhaust manifolds in last 10,000 miles (common issue with engine). 100ltr LPG tank in boot, brand new and whole system serviced at the same time. New fuel lines with above. New brake lines front to rear. New brakes pads and discs (EBC Off road). Serviced 3K miles ago. MOT January, Tax December Accessories: Hanibal Roof Tent, awning and entrance and side awning, Bosch Solar Cell Battery Charger / Conditioner, 6 Light Force Sport Lamps, 2 Rear working Lights, Shovel, Wind Cheetah Roof Rack, Bush Wires, Safari Snorkel, GRP Arch Extensions, 4" Suspension lift (Skorpion Racing), EBC Brake Upgrade, Twin Battery system with brand new high capacity deep discharge batteries, Engine driven Air Compressor, 10bar, with both dry air and oiled lines, Super Winch 9.0, Cheviot Front Winch Bumper, Standard Rear Tow Hitch and Nato Hitch Selection of strops and pulleys. Sump Guard, Steering Guard, Diff Guards (Qt). Through body SS exhaust, CB Radio, Sony MD play with 6 CD multichanger, Battery Status indicator, On board fresh water tank made in high grade food industry SS (with electronic pump and tap), Rear is racked out with cargo nets etc. Receipts for above. Known issues? The transfer box lever has jammed due to lack of use. Needs centre console removing to fix it (13 rivets). There is some Discovery rash, but the affected areas have been taken back to metal, etched primed then sealed with paint. Engine, gearbox and kick down are fine. Brakes straight and true. £4750. Contact David 07958 483377 Email 18 Nov P 2004 Land Rover Defender 110 Cherry Picker. Durham Fitted Skyhigh 120 (Niftylift) 12.5m hoist with telescopic boom, 4 x stabiliser legs, hazard lights, alarm / immobiliser etc.etc. 1 owner, 59k.mls., 12 months MOT, 6 months TAX, Full LOLER test certificate. Superb order throughout. Also have 10.5m unit available. £ POA. Contact for more info O7703 349369 or 4x4play@ic24.net or see our web site www.4x4play.net 17 Nov Trade Landrover Discovery. Craven Arms, Shropshire Light4x4 utility, van, S reg, first reg 29/8/1998, starts & drives very well, only 106,000 miles, MOT 13/8/2011 & tax end September, back seats and seat belts been fitted in back. Very usefull vehicle, has had front end smash at sometime in its life but drives perfect, cat C. £2100 ono For more details contact Dave 01588 640306, or 07788 172258, or email dave928ru@yahoo.co.uk 17 Nov Trade Defender 90 300 TDi white van style. M reg (1995). Penzance, Cornwall Chassis and bulk head both sound. 109 000 miles, 6 months tax, 12 months mot. A few knocks and scrapes on bodywork. £3300 sensible offers accepted. Contact Duncan 01736 874907, 07749 277110 or duncoliver@yahoo.co.uk 16 Nov P Land Rover Discovery III 2004 HSE V8 4.4 +LPG. Exeter 70,000 miles (104,000km), Left Hand Drive, 5 Door, 7 Seater, Silver Metallic, Pertol+LPG instalation (BRC instaled in 2008 cost £2000), 6 gear Automatic, Full Service History in Matford Land Rover Exeter, New MOT 09.2010, Touch Screen Sat Nav, Harmon Kardon Logic 7 & CD(6) Autochanger, Cruise Control, Climate, Electric Memory Seats, Full Black Leather, Auto Dim Rear View Mirror, Multi Function Leather Wheel, Multiple Air Bags, Mats, Privacy Glass, Rear and front Park Sensors, 19" Alloys, Full Size Alloy Spare, Bi-Xenon, Climatronic, glas roof, new tyres and brakes pads. £16,500 Private non smoker seller. Very Good Condition. The car has been provided with elements of gas equipment having separate homologation with the standards Euro 3, Tank homologation due to regulation nr 67.01 EKG ONZ nr E20*67R01*0614 - 65 liters LPG was instaled 07.2008 under the car on the spare weell place, Service history -- new front and rear brake pads (10.2010) new front tyres (08.2010), Last MOT with Matfort Land Rover at 98000 km--£500 (09.2010),gas power uk .09.09 service and changed injector nr 6 - £112 ,Land Rover, 11.2008 new compresor £396, 11.2007 service Land Rover £337, 06.2009 new brakes pads £158, 08.2009 service at P&P Garage Taunton £350, all tyres service on Protyre Exeter. More info call Martin 07795 060532 or marcinzaczynski@op.pl 15 Nov P Landrover Discovery TD5 W reg (2000). Birmingham Recently resprayed lovely bodywork, will be missed but unemployment forces quick sale hence £3600. Contact Nathan on 07898 844108 for further details or email me at nathan3574@hotmail.com 15 Nov P F reg. Range Rover 3.5efi Vogue petrol/LPG spares or repair. Derby No tax. MOT ended June 2010 £600 ono Contact Clarkson 01332 609270 or rosemary14843@hotmail.com 15 Nov P Land Rover 90, 2.5 TD. Wigan, Lancashire Great motor - immaculate condition - £13500 ono 35000 miles; immaculate inside and out; 2006 Model. MOT March 2011, Service & tax Jan 2011. Points to note: Prior to purchase it was in a Catagory D Accident - it was Cat D because the chassis was damaged. The previous owner was a Land Rover enthusiast who replaced the chassis for a new one. I had this verified by an independent engineer prior to sale who went over the car with a toothcomb! I have the report for persusal if so requested, as well as the HPI check. Contact Grant on 07919 523575, 01744 634736 or grant.dixon@kmijointventures.co.uk 15 Nov P 1987 Defender 127/130 Crewcab 3500 V8 LPG, £4000. RHD. Netherlands Bought 1.5 years ago, now moving to Dodge. Have spent a small fortune on this one, still needs doing gearbox (makes noise), rear brakes and adjusting LPG. I still use her daily. 4000 GBP no offers. Contact Oliver bosolivier@hotmail.com 15 Nov P LR SERIES 3 SWB 88" 4 CYL petrol 1974 Truck Cab with Canvas Tilt. Ringwood One owner for 34 of her 36 years. Good overall condition particularly chassis, rear cross member, bulkhead & interior. May need a few minor things doing for next MOT. e.g. brake cylinders. Includes servicing spares, light guards tow-bar, original starting handle etc. Contact Richard 07565 920146 rde@uwclub.net 14 Nov P 80" CCV Coiler Trialer. Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincs 3.5ltr v8. Auto Box. Log Booked Class C. Good Diamond Tyres. Ready to go. £2950 Contact Eric 01469 530084, 07762 494928 or eric_offshore@btinternet.com 11 Nov P Landrover Freelander TD4 2002. Bordon/Hampshire Manual gearbox, Dark Blue with 6 spoke original alloys, 140,000 miles, Tax and MOT until April 2011, 2 owners, tow bar fitted, good condition for year with only a tear in drivers seat as normal and a scratch on rear door being the poor points about it. £2,899.99 ono. Contact Barrie barriej@barriejohnson.co.uk 10 Nov P 100 inch off roader, 3.5 V8. Coxhoe, Durham 3 speed torqueflite auto, rear radiator twin fans. Rear fuel tank, professionally built and very competitive. Recent tyres, springs and shocks. Bucket seats and harnesses. May have a gearbox fault (brake band adjustment?) drives OK. £850 no offers. Contact John 0191 3772902 or 07721 010633 10 Nov P 2001 Y FREELANDER 2.5 V6 PETROL AUTO 5 DR. Abbots Bromley 25000 MILES GUARANTEED, ALL BELTS RECENTLY CHANGED BY LAND ROVER MAIN DEALER, FULL HISTORY, 2 LADY OWNERS, TOWBAR TWIN ELECS, ALL ORIGINAL, YOU WILL LOVE IT. £2950 Contact Phil 07747 020511 or sue4u@sky.com 9 Nov P Shipley Bridge Garage Ltd, based close to Gatwick Airport. Horley, Surrey We specialise in the sales of Landrover Discoveries, Freelanders, we also service & repair all Landrovers Freelanders Rangerovers at reasonable costs, all electrical work undertaken, all paintwork & repairs, some secondhand parts available, if you need work done, repairs, cambelts, servicing, secondhand parts, paintwork, welding, or wish to purchase give Shipley Bridge Garage Ltd a call 01293 821156 contact Jim Broadbent jimbship@aol.com or see the Shipley Bridge Garage Ltd Web site 7 Nov Trade 1997 Discovery 300 TDi.5 door in dark blue. Haverhill MOT June 2011. Above average condition throughout. Interiour excellent, bodywork very clean, no dings etc. Full history with a recent full service by Marshalls of Cambridge. Air con twin roofs alloys. Boot floor and door shuts inner wings all good no rot. Well above average condition. 7 seater. Any trial no known faults. £1850 Contact Don 01799 586278 8 Nov P Series three SWB 1975 Diesel spare or repair. Middlesbrough Bruce has been sitting on my drive for seven years, I've owned it for twenty. Needs a starter motor to get it running. It has an overdrive and did run very well but years of neglect have court up with him. Ideal winter project or spares, open to offers. Contact Graeme 01642 817073 or graeme.jazzsax@gmail.com 8 Nov P Place an advert now. Only £5.50 for a gold picture advertAdverts from Free to £10.45 for a month (Second month free if you don't sell providing you reduce the price by £100 or 10% whichever is the smaller. Small selection of Land Rover vehicles available for December delivery and beat the dreaded VAT increase Examples: 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0TdV6 HSE in Stornoway Grey/Ivory Leather with iPod connector only £51,000!!! 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4TdV8 in Santorini Black/Ivory Leather only £63,500!!! Visit us at www.land-rover-deals.com Contact Stuart on freephone 0800 610 22 99 or info@land-rover-deals.com 5 Nov Trade Disco TD5 es auto. Kingsbridge 137k miles blue, 18" alloys, usual extras, V reg 2000, lovley car. £4250 due to change in work. Would swap for 90/110 diesel pickup pref with Ivor top. Contact Tim 07896 808588 4 Nov P 57 Plate Freelander 2, Silver i6 HSE 3.2l Petrol limited edition. Bristol Ex Landrover directors vehicle. Fully loaded. FSH. 12 months tax/MOT. 25000 miles. £19k. Sensible offers considered. Contact Pamela 07977 581389 or pammy-2@hotmail.co.uk 4 Nov P 56 plate Discovery HSE. Glossop, Derbyshire 49000 miles. Silver. Immaculate - all HSE extras on board. £21,000 Contact Robert r.henry@henryassociates.co.uk 3 Nov P Landrover Defender 110 Station Wagon, 1998 S Reg. Swansea, West Glamorgan Tax Dec 2010/MOT July 2011/9 seats all seatbelted/ 150k miles/ engine re-built 98k miles/exchange gearbox fitted 98k miles/Allard performance intercooler fitted/2 inch lift front & rear heavy duty springs & gas shockers/boost alloys with BFG all terrain tyres fitted/swing away spare wheel carrier fitted to rear/full length roof rack with ladder/adjustable towpack/galv rock sliders/PTO driven drum winch with heavy duty winch bumper/black chequer plating wing tops & bonnet/fibre glass headlining/Landrover logo Exmoor trim seats with reclining high back seats to second row/side steps fitted to front/complete new clutch fitted august 2010/radio & cd player/dvd player with cordless headphones. SOLD 3 Nov Trade 110 Landrover for sale CSW 200 tdi. Slough Lots of new parts 5 new doors, wheels and tyres. New respray, too many items to list. Really nice car, pics can be sent if wanted. £5495 Contact Tom 07896 132321 or acryflo@yahoo.co.uk 3 Nov Trade For Sale reluctantly - Landrover V8 3.5. Bristol 250,000 miles. Petrol Engine. New distributor/starter motor/coil, wheels and tyres, suspension struts. Sub-Frame reconditioned. MOT til Sept. 2011. Tax till November 2010. £3,650. Must be seen. Contact Craig 07808 500205 or 01454 281300 or trns@blueyonder.co.uk 3 Nov P Probably the best Landrover Discovery Prices in UK! Prices in UK! Select Low mileage, fully loaded (aircon, Half/full leather, twin sunroofs, alloys, full electric packs, etc), Disco's from 1995-1999. All in A1 Condition and at prices that will amaze! Check them out on our website or drop us an email. Algys Autos Ltd. Landrover Discovery that have all the extras...... except high mileage and rust! See www.algysautos.com or 0800 634 7576 sales@algysautos.com 2 Nov Trade 1964 Land Rover 2A 88" ex Army FFR project. Barmouth, Gwynedd Very original and complete with all military fittings. Runs but no clutch or brakes, chassis and bulkhead both need welding but this is an unusual vehicle and a viable project. Price £550 Contact Matt 01341 280341 or aafcollection@btinternet.com 2 Nov P Land Rover Series 3 1981, 88", 2.25 petrol. Alton, Hampshire Lots of recent new parts including fuel tank and brakes, nice drive on radial tyres. Will be sold with a 12 month MOT and fully serviced. £2495 Call Cross Axle Services Ltd on 01420 565939 8-6 Mon-Fri 2 Nov Trade Land Rover 110 98 R reg 300 tdi. Alton, Hampshire One owner, 91k on the clock, this vehicle will be sold with a 12 month MOT, full service including cambelt, £5250 no vat Call Cross Axle Services Ltd on 01420 565939 8-6 Mon-Fri 2 Nov Trade Land Rover 90 td5, 52 plate. Alton, Hampshire Epsom green metallic, 1 owner from new, service history, freestyle alloys with nearly new BFG A/Ts, county pack which includes central locking, electric windows, logo boot liner and cloth seats, very clean and honest car. 200k on the clock but is in truely outstanding example as a credit to previous owner, will be sold with a 12 month MOT and fully serviced, must see, bargain price £6995 no vat. Call Cross Axle Services Ltd on 01420 565939 8-6 Mon-Fri 2 Nov Trade 88" Whitbread creation, 3.5 efi. Alton, Hampshire 4 speed lt95 gearbox with 101 belhousing, Fox racing shocks all round, professionally built, tried and tested, needs small amount of tlc. £2000 no offers. Call Cross Axle Services Ltd on 01420 565939 8-6 Mon-Fri 2 Nov Trade Land Rover Discovery 2 V8i ES 7 Seat in Cobar Blue. Bourne, Lincolnshire Leather, Full Service History, drives superbly, towbar with twin electrics, tinted rear windows, unused spare wheel, automatic, heated seats, electric windows & sunroof etc. Tax and Test - £3995 ono Contact Mike lincs.vm@virgin.net 1 Nov P RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1984. 5 door 34,000 miles on clock. nr Wantage, Oxfordshire White, 5 speed manual, barn find. Air con, interior and body good. 3.5v8 needs a bit of work but only easy stuff. Contact Dave davelucy@longcot1.fsnet.co.uk 31 Oct P Landrover Discovery Commercial. Warwickshire MOT Aug 2011, tax July 2011 relutantly for sale as no longer suitable for my needs. Recent cambelt, 2 sets wheels, steel and alloys. £1395 ono phone Contact John 07972 090905 28 Oct P Land Rover Defender 130 Cherry Pickers. Durham Excellent choice available all fully prepared,serviced, tested, taxed and with full LOLER test. Prices from £7500 - £25,000. Delivery available Local - National - International. See our web site www.4x4play.net Contact Terry 07703-349369 or 4x4play@ic24.net 25 Oct Trade DISCOVERY 3 TDV6 HSE. Southampton Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE 7 Seat, 56 Plate, 60000 Miles, Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, ABS, Traction Control, Twin Air Bags, Remote Central Locking,Sun Roof, Tow Bar, Power Steering, Multi Disc CD Player, Electric Mirors, Electric Windows, Alarm, New Tyres, Full Service History, Fully Serviced, 12 Months MOT, Waranty. £22000 Contact Mark services@west4x4.co.uk 25 Oct Trade Range Rover 1996 2.5 dse. Churtsey Long tax and MOT fully loaded, met blue, mint condition inside and out, drives supurb. £3250 ono Contact Adam 07563 172908 25 Oct P Large selection of 4x4 including Pajeros Surfs, Troopers, Terranos, Landrovers, Horley Surrey & many more, all vehicles come fully serviced, cambelts replaced, we also service & repair all 4x4 at very reasonable costs, please tel 01293 821156 & ask for Jim Broadbent, electrical faults, mechanical faults all dealt with, loan cars available foc. See the Shipley Bridge Garage Ltd Web site or jimbship@aol.com 24 Oct Trade Place an advert now. Only £5.50 for a gold picture advertAdverts from Free to £10.45 for a month (Second month free if you don't sell providing you reduce the price by £100 or 10% whichever is the smaller. RANGE ROVER VOUGE 4.6 V8 2002 BLACK. BILLINGHAM 6 MONTHS MOT 6 MONTHS TAX, EXCELLENT CONDITION FULL SERVICE HISTORY 89000 MILES, LAST SERVICE 88000MILES, FULL CREAM LEATHER, SAT NAV, ALL ELECTRIC, FULLY LOADED, TRACKER. MUST BE SEEN BARGAIN £5500, OBO Contact JEFF 07931 441262, 01642 649013 or jeffmcc@virginmedia.com 21 Oct P Landrover LR 4C SW 1989 LPG & Petrol. Bath White. New Engine & Fully Serviced. £2896 ono Contact Stephanie steph_bm@yahoo.co.uk 20 Oct P 1999 Discovery XS V8 Auto. Chester 103,000 miles, Metallic green with half leather, 7 seats, factory towbar, CD changer, HDC, ACE MOT 8/11. 18" alloys with Pirelli tyres, FSH LOTS OF RECEIPTS. Lovely car,lovely drive. £2500. email for pics. Contact Phil phil.robinson1720@virgin.net 20 Oct P 1998 Range Rover 4,6 hse ltd edition. Bourne End Blue met with beige piped blue Harmon Karmen sound sun roof side steps superb alloya and tyers. Very good on the body. Sadly seems to be overheating. No water in oil or sludge in oil cap but clearly needs looking at. 124000 miles. FSH MOT May 2011 taxed November. Looks good drives well Contact Colin colinspittles@yahoo.co.uk 20 Oct P 1986 Defender 90 truck cab, Hereford 1986 Defender 90 truck cab, factory fitted 3.5ltr V8. Reluctant sale. Excellent example, 10 months MOT and 10 months Tax. Original milage 24752, full stainless steel exhaust, re- upholstered seats, four new tyres. Truck cab included. £5000 Contact Peter 07866 938303 peter.burke@speller-metcalfe.com 19 Oct P LANDROVER DISCOVERY GOLD, 1998 80,000MILES. BERWICK UPON TWEED DUE TO BE RETAXED, FULLY INSURED MOT RUNS OUT MAY 2011, HAD FEW BASHES BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. LOOKING TO TRADE WITH SOMTHING SMALLER BUT SIMULAR POWER. Contact LOUISE CHEEKYDMC@hotmail.co.uk 14 Oct P LAND ROVER 110 TD5 HI CAP BURGUNDY RED. Bristol x 5 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tyres on Deep Dish L/R Rims (Camel Trophy). Engine Enhancement Kit (Plug in Chip kit). Aliminium wing top protectors and aliminium sill protectors. Rear body has cover and frame (can be removed). New Parts fitted as required in the last 2 years: New Exhaust manifold, Turbo, Front Door Hinges x4, Windscreen (tinted), Rr 1/2 shaft LH & RH, Wheel bearing kits x3, Alternator, Battery 6 months ago, Front and Rear Brake pads. Contact Jimmy 07792 982503 or jimmy07900@aol.com 14 Oct P Land Rover Defender Tippers. Durham Excellent choice of newly built 110 - 130 - Tdi -TD5 tippers. All with newly built alloy dropside tipping bodies c/w inbuilt toolboxes, removeable extra high sides etc etc. All vehicles fully prepared, serviced, MOT'ed, TAXED and ready to go. Delivery available, Local - National - International. Contact for full list and specs. O7703 349369 or 4x4play@ic24.net or see our web site www.4x4play.net 13 Oct Trade 99 RANGE ROVER 4.6 HSE SPORT AUTO. Rawtenstall, Lancs Only 100 thousand miles. Feb MOT “ Top of the range flag ship model fitted with every conceivable extra ” Commissioned in stunning Epsom green with grey leather piped black "Original tool kit and handbooks" It has been a gentleman’s car from the Lake District and only been used to drive to private shoots and has been extremely well looked after hence.Absolute bargain!!! £2995 Contact Michael 01706 222206, 07909 616623 or sales@dirtworksuk.com 13 Oct Trade Land Rover Lightweight/Tomcat comp safari racer for sale. Harrogate Rebuilt uprated 3.5 v8, Proffesionally built frame and rollcage, Tomcat race springs, fox remote reservoir race shockers, massive amounts of money spent, very well built, reialble fast motor. Too many mods too list, please e mail for more info and pics. Contact Rich richard.canterbury@btinternet.com 12 Oct P 130K miles, Land Rover Defender 90, 300 TDI. Manual, Diesel. London 130,000 miles, Metallic Epsom green. County cloth seats, towpack, sidesteps, power steering, rear wash wipe, Sunroof, Radio/Cassette, Alpine roof windows, Front centre seat. MOT in until Feb 2011. FSH. Full Recent Service and UJs. 2 owners. Lots of work done with receipts. Drives fantastically well and will be missed. NO VAT!.£5,500 ono. Contact Mark call 07769 894232 11 Oct P Incredible savings on the new 2011 4.4TdV8 Range Rover with a whopping 8% discount off list price! Huge savings on all Land Rover models Visit us at www.land-rover-deals.com Contact Stuart on freephone 0800 610 22 99 or info@land-rover-deals.com 8 Oct Trade Range Rover for sale 4 litre petrol auto P reg. Oldham, Lancs In excellent condition in and out, twin exhaust, upgraded lights, many new parts, t/bar ew/m/s. 12 months MOT, leather interior. £3000 tel Contact Helen 07518 785350 8 Oct P This Land Rover Discovery is a beast. Watford It's got a petrol v8, it's gone every where I have tried to put it. It's been bobtailed, it has full roll cage, bucket seats, good tyres, safari snorkel, brackets for winch, rock sliders. It has an auto gearbox which I find is better because you can't rip the gear box out. I brought it last year the fella had it mot'd so probely still can. £1100. Can be viewed open to sensible offers. Contact Philip 07985 616956 or Email 7 Oct P Place an advert now. Only £5.50 for a gold picture advertAdverts from Free to £10.45 for a month (Second month free if you don't sell providing you reduce the price by £100 or 10% whichever is the smaller. Looking for a good Trailer C M Trailers They host their web site with 4x4web Service manuals, handbooks, Haynes manuals... Go to www.4x4books.co.uk Land Rover 130/150 for sale - contact 4x4 Play4x4 Play hosts its web site with 4x4web Also have a look at Tredown who usually have some interesting vehicles for sale. Back to top - Go to Wanted Adverts Ads removed after 8 weeks BE SEEN... Get your logo below. 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About Us Contact Us Help Home Manufacturers News Spy Shots Reviews Blogs Gallery Magazine Forum Shop Cars for Sale News Feed | CAR reviewsLong term testsSubscribe to CAR magazine Land Rover models, news & reviews Rivals Jeep Wrangler 2.8 CRD (2006) CAR review Other models Land Rover Defender 90 (2007) CAR review CAR Reviews Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Statistics How much? £32,800 On sale in the UK: Now Engine: 2401cc 4-cyl turbodiesel, 120bhp @ 3500rpm, 276lb ft @ 2000rpm Transmission: Dual-transfer six-speed manual, full-time four-wheel drive Performance: 15.8secs 0-62mph, 82mph, 27.5mpg, 274g/km CO2 How heavy / made of? 1705kg/steel How big (length/width/height in mm)? 3649/1790/2021 Need to know CAR's rating 3 Handling 2 Performance 2 Usability 4 Feelgood factor 5 Readers' rating 2.5 Land Rover Defender SVX 90 soft-top (2008) CAR review By CJ Hubbard First Drives 12 August 2008 09:00 This is the Land Rover Defender SVX, a special edition built to celebrate Land Rover's 60th anniversary. Based on the short-wheelbase 90, the Defender SVX is available as station wagon or soft-top, and just 1800 are being produced for sale worldwide. The Defender's a hell of a thing, an institution – a car you should drive before you die. Or before Land Rover kills it. Whichever. So what's so special about the Land Rover Defender SVX? To get the full SVX hit go for the soft-top version. Every SVX gets metallic black paint and satin black 60th anniversary decals (making these about as subtle as possible, despite their door- and bonnet-filling size), silver detailing including the front grille (not the most successful aspect of the design...), and unique clear-lens lights – including the alarmingly contemporary LED rears. Then there's the reinforced aluminium front undershield, and flash looking 'diamond turned' alloys. But only the soft-top includes a standard fit roll-cage. Since you're all thinking it we may as well say that, yes, this does look like it came from the Lara Croft accessory catalogue. But like the original open Land Rovers, the SVX soft-top stacks its spare wheel behind the front seats and features a flat load bed – complete with useful lockbox hidden underneath. Click 'Next' below to read more of our Land Rover Defender SVX first drive. 123Next>> Rate this article... 1 2 3 4 5 Average rating: 2.5 (40 votes) Discuss this Add your comment Sign in You must be signed in to submit a comment. Land Rover Defender SVX 90 soft-top (2008) CAR review Subject Your comment Please enter a comment Please enter a comment By submitting your comment, you agree to adhere to the CAR Magazine website Terms and Conditions Cancel Subscribe to comments You must be logged in to subscribe to a topic Login or register now jcmcclean says RE: Land Rover Defender SVX 90 soft-top CAR review I got my soft top a month ago to replace my TD5 defender. I love it, except for the grill. As a weekend toy it can't be beaten, a suspension lift and 33'' tyres complete the madness and my only difficulty is driving my other toys and keeping the miles down. I will probably buy a second one and put it away, the chances are Landrover will be out of business in 24 months with their sales down something like 60%. 30 November 2008 14:37 Grant0610 says RE: Land Rover Defender SVX 90 soft-top CAR review This price is mind blowing for this car but probably worth it. It may be it's swansong as well. It is incredibly fit for purpose and that is what some people forget. As a 4x4 it makes the BMW X5 look like a Fiat Panda 4x4. Mind you that might be a diservice to the Panda! We know what the Defender is for. What is the X5 for? 31 October 2008 02:47 loydaniels says RE: Land Rover Defender SVX 90 soft-top CAR review I don't think it looks all that bad... but I do prefer the hard top DF90. And i definitely believe LR should make sure there's a Defender 60 years from now. Heck.. if it's not Defender, how will scientists, researchers, technicians etc get to those remote locations? Don't tell me a hummer! (btw.. I hate those things) My cousin had a 40 yr old Defender top removed... it was so much fun when we went off roading! I mean.. FUUUUUUN! One time he drove it up a 65-70 degree steep hill. Even took a photo of it while it was parked like that. 18 August 2008 07:02 attomole says RE: Land Rover Defender SVX 90 soft-top CAR review Looks like its been dressed up by its little sister, Camp as a row tents, What a sad end. 16 August 2008 09:01 watteeuw says RE: Land Rover Defender SVX 90 soft-top CAR review I drive one of these beast (90 TD5 soft top)! I have a hate love affair with it. I know it is a lot of money for the badge but it is more than a car. It drives like shit, doesn’t turn, expensive, consumes a lot, noisy, no luxury,... but all of that doesn’t matter. Why?? It is a Defender…. When driving and adding all these negative points together it all makes sense. There are way better cars but there is no care like it. But now they lost a lot off passion and soul because of the new luxury,comfort that doesen't work and have no place, sence in a car like this. 15 August 2008 18:24 Show all comments Become a CAR contributor Upload stories, photos or videos direct to the site, or email newsdesk@carmagazine.co.uk. 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To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. + Reply to Thread Results 1 to 2 of 2 Thread: NAS soft top Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… 26th Jan 2008 23:27 #1 land94 View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Trainee Join Date 20th Mar 2005 Age 35 Posts 68 NAS soft top hello all eneyone know way the nas soft top i so much expensive than the normal one. and the diferens betwen,sory for my inglish Best regards josé Reply With Quote 27th Jan 2008 07:27 #2 oneten110 View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Mechanic Join Date 26th Dec 2003 Location essex Posts 823 Re: NAS soft top All Land Rover soft tops are expensive. The NAS type is more expensive because of the roll cage it has fitted through the canvas. 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Extra Tabs by vBulletin Hispano Copyright ©2000 - 2010 Land Rover UK Forums || Land Rover Defender From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (February 2009) Land Rover Defender Manufacturer Land Rover Ford Motor Company Otokar Production since 1983 Assembly Solihull, West Midlands, England Shah Alam, Malaysia (SMA)[1] Istanbul, Turkey (Otokar)[2] Aqaba, Jordan (LRAAP; CKD) Predecessor Land Rover Series Class Off-road vehicle Layout Front engine, four-wheel drive The Land Rover Defender (initially called the Land Rover Ninety and Land Rover One Ten) is a British four wheel drive off-road utility vehicle. The product of continued development of the original Land Rover Series I launched in 1948, it uses the basic yet robust underpinnings of a ladder frame chassis and aluminium body and is available in a huge variety of body types from the manufacturer, plus many more specialist versions such as fire engines. While perhaps best associated with expeditions, Defenders are also used variously in agriculture, industry and the military. However, in recent years the model has been increasingly utilised as a private car.[citation needed] Contents 1 Name and badge distinctions 2 Capabilities 3 Hand assembly 4 Land Rover Ninety & One Ten 4.1 The 127 and 130 4.2 Engine development 4.3 Sales turnaround 5 Defender 5.1 Td5 engine 5.2 2007 model 6 Export and foreign-built versions 6.1 Defender in the USA 6.2 Defender in Australia 6.3 Defender licensees and clones 7 Military Defenders 8 Special editions 9 Replacement 10 See also 11 Notes 12 References 13 External links [edit] Name and badge distinctions The model was introduced in 1983 as the Land Rover Ninety and the Land Rover One Ten, the numbers representing the wheelbase in inches. The number was spelt out in full in advertising and in handbooks and manuals, and the vehicles also carried badges above the radiator grille which read "Land Rover 90" or "Land Rover 110", with the number rendered numerically. The Ninety and One Ten replaced the earlier Land Rover Series, and at the time of launch, the only other Land Rover model in production was the Range Rover. In 1989, a third model was brought out by Land Rover to be produced in parallel with the other two: the Land Rover Discovery. To avoid possible confusion, from 1991 the Ninety and the One Ten were renamed the Defender 90 and Defender 110. These carried front badges that say "Defender", with a badge on the rear of the vehicle saying "Defender 90" or "Defender 110". The current model, from 2007, still has the space above the radiator for the badge, but this is simply blank, and they have "Land Rover" spelt out across the leading edge of the bonnet in raised individual letters. At the rear is a new '"Defender" badge with an underlining "swoosh". On these current models there are no badges defining the wheelbase model of the vehicle. The 127-inch (3,226 mm) wheelbase Land Rover 127 available from 1985 was always marketed with the name rendered numerically. Following the adoption of the Defender name, it became the Defender 130, although the wheelbase remained unchanged. In the United States and Canada, North American Specification (NAS) Defenders sold between 1989 and 1997 said only "Land Rover" with no "90" or "110" numeric designation. [edit] Capabilities Main article: Land Rover Abilities [edit] Hand assembly Something of an anachronism in the 2000s, the Defender has no unibody structure and is still largely hand assembled. All its major body panels and sub-assemblies simply bolt together. Thus not only can a Defender be literally broken down to its chassis with simple hand tools, there are no irreplaceable stress points. While appreciated in the field and by enthusiasts, this method of manufacture has become increasingly expensive relative to unibody and modular construction. [edit] Land Rover Ninety & One Ten Ninety, One Ten & 127 Production 1983–1990 Body style(s) 3-door station wagon (Ninety) 5-door station wagon (One Ten) 2-door pickup (Ninety) 3-door van (Ninety). Engine(s) 2.3 L 75 hp (56 kW) I4 petrol (1983–1985) 2.3 L 62 hp (46 kW) I4 diesel (1983) 2.5 L 68 hp (51 kW) I4 diesel (1984–1993) 2.5 L 83 hp (62 kW) I4 petrol (1985–1993) 2.5 L 85 hp (63 kW) I4 Turbodiesel (1986–1990) 3.5 L 113 hp (84 kW) V8 petrol (1983–1986) 3.5 L 134 hp (100 kW) V8 petrol (1986–1993) Transmission(s) LT95 4-speed manual (One Ten early V8 engines only) LT77 5-speed manual LT85 5-speed manual (Ninety and One Ten V8) Wheelbase 92.9 in (2360 mm) (Ninety) 110 in (2794 mm) (One Ten) 127 in (3226 mm) (127) Length 160.5 in (4077 mm) (Ninety) 181.1 in (4600 mm) (One Ten) Width 70.5 in (1791 mm) Height 80.2 in (2037 mm) (Ninety) 84 in (2134 mm) (One Ten) Related Land Rover Wolf Santana PS-10 Production of the model now known as the Defender began in 1983 as the Land Rover One Ten, a simple name which reflected the 110 inch (2.794 m) length of the wheelbase. The Land Rover Ninety, with 93 inch (2.362 m) wheelbase, and Land Rover 127, with 127 inch (3.226 m) wheelbase, soon followed.[3] Outwardly, there is little to distinguish the post-1983 vehicles from the Series III Land Rover. A full-length bonnet, revised grille, plus the fitting of wheel arch extensions to cover wider-track axles are the most noticeable changes. While the engine and other body panels carried over from the Series III, mechanically the Ninety and One Ten showed significant modernisation, including: Coil springs, offering a more comfortable ride and improved axle articulation A permanent four-wheel drive system borrowed from the Range Rover, featuring a two-speed transfer gearbox with a lockable centre differential A modernised interior A taller one-piece windscreen In addition, a new series of progressively more powerful and more modern engines were designed for future use. The One Ten was launched in 1983, and the Ninety followed in 1984. From 1984, wind-up windows were fitted (Series models and very early One Tens had sliding panels), and a 2.5 litre, 68 hp (51 kW) diesel engine was introduced. This was based on the earlier 2.3 litre engine, but had a more modern fuel-injection system as well as increased capacity. A low compression version of the 3.5 litre V8 Range Rover engine was available in conjunction with a 5 speed transmission which transformed performance.[4] This period saw Land Rover market the utility Land Rover as a private recreational vehicle. Whilst the basic pick-up, Station Wagon and van versions were still working vehicles, the County Station Wagons were sold as multi-purpose family vehicles, featuring improved interior trim and more comfortable seats. This change was reflected in Land Rover starting what had long been common practice in the car industry - detail changes and improvements to the County model from year to year in order to attract new buyers and to encourage existing owners to trade in for a new vehicle. These changes included different exterior styling graphics and colour options, and a steady trickle of new "lifestyle" accessories that would have been unthinkable on a Land Rover a few years ago, such as radio/cassette players, styled wheel options, headlamp wash/wipe systems and new accessories such as surfboard carriers and bike racks. The switch from leaf spring to coil spring suspension was crucial to the new models' success. It offered improved off-road ability and load capacity for traditional commercial users, whilst the improved handling and ride comfort now made the Land Rover attractive to the general public. [edit] The 127 and 130 From 1983 Land Rover introduced a third wheelbase to its utility line-up, a 127-inch (3,226 mm) twin-axle vehicle designed to accommodate larger, heavier loads than the One Ten. Naturally called the Land Rover 127, it was designed specifically with use by utility and electrical companies in mind, as well as military usage.[3] In its standard form it is a four-door six-seater consisting of the front half of a One Ten Station Wagon, and the rear of a One Ten High-Capacity Pick Up (HCPU). The logic was that this allowed a workcrew and their equipment to be carried in one vehicle at the same time. The 127 could carry up to 1.4 tons payload, compared to the 1.03 tons payload of the One Ten and the 0.6 tons of the Ninety. 127s were built on a special production line, and all started life as One Ten Station Wagon chassis (the model was initially marketed as the One Ten Crew Cab, before the more logical 127 name was adopted). These were then cut in two and the 17 inches (432 mm) of extra chassis length welded on before the two original halves were reunited. 127s did not receive their own dedicated badging like the other two models, instead they used the same metal grille badges as used on the Series III 109 V8 models, that simply said Land-Rover. Although the standard body-style was popular, the 127 was a popular basis for conversion to specialist uses, such as mobile workshops, ambulances, fire engines or even flatbed transports. In South Africa, the Land Rover assembly plant there offered a 127 Station Wagon with seating for 15. Land Rover also offered the 127 as a bare chassis, with just front bodywork and bulkhead, for easy conversion. Initially held back by the low power of the Land Rover engines (other than the thirsty V8 petrol engine), the 127 benefited from the improvements to the line-up, and by 1990 was only available with the two highest power engines, the 134 hp (100 kW) 3.5 litre V8 petrol, and the 85 hp (63 kW) 2.5 litre Diesel Turbo. Defender 130CC / Project Rhino [edit] Engine development The original One Ten of 1983 was available with the same engine line-up as the Series III vehicles it replaced, namely 2.25 litre petrol and diesel engines, and a 3.5 litre V8 petrol unit (although a small number of 3.2 litre V8 were produced). The intention had always been to provide more powerful engines as soon as the new vehicles had found their feet and the Series III had ceased production. Indeed, in 1981 the 2.25 litre engines had been upgraded from 3- to 5-crankshaft bearings in preparation for the planned increases in capacity and power. The 2.5 litre version of the diesel engine, producing 68 hp (51 kW), was introduced in both the One Ten and the newly-arrived Ninety. This was a long-stroke version of the venerable 2.25 litre unit (the new version displaced 2495 cc), fitted with updated fuel injection equipment and a revised cylinder head for quieter, smoother and more efficient running. A timing belt also replaced the older engine's chain. In 1985 the petrol units were upgraded. An enlarged 4-cylinder engine was introduced. This 83 hp (62 kW) engine shared the same block and cooling system (as well as other ancillary components) as the diesel unit. Unlike the diesel engine, this new 2.5 litre petrol engine retained the chain-driven camshaft of its 2.25 litre predecessor. At the same time, the 114 hp (85 kW) V8 was also made available in the Ninety- the first time a production short-wheelbase Land Rover had been given V8 power. The V8 on both models was now mated to an all-new 5-speed manual gearbox. Diesel Turbo engine 1986 saw an important development. For many years Land Rovers had been criticised for their low-powered engines, which, despite the recent improvements, still lagged a long way behind much of the competition. Designed to be simple and durable, the engine had worked for decades, but the venerable engines began to feel old-fashioned and underpowered in an era of high horsepower motors. Drivers were less inclined to use the gearbox to compensate for the older motor's relative lack of power. The "Diesel Turbo" engine was introduced to make up for this long-standing shortfall. The engine was essentially a lightly-turbocharged version of the existing 2.5 litre diesel, with several changes to suit the higher power output, including a re-designed crankshaft, teflon-coated pistons and nimonic steel exhaust valves to cope with the higher internal temperatures.[3] Similarly, an 8-blade cooling fan was fitted, together with an oil cooler. The 2.5 diesel, 2.5 petrol and Diesel Turbo engines all shared the same block castings and other components such as valvegear and cooling system parts, allowing them to be built on the same production line. The Diesel Turbo produced 85 hp (63 kW), a 13% increase over the naturally-aspirated unit, and a 31.5% increase in torque to 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) at 1800 rpm. This finally provided a powerful yet economical powerplant for the vehicle. Externally, turbodiesel vehicles differed from other models only by having an air intake grille in the left-hand wing to supply cool air to the turbo. The engine was only intended to be a short term solution to compete with more advanced Japanese competitors, but was quickly adopted as the standard engine for UK and European markets. Early turbodiesel engines gained a reputation for poor reliability, with major failures to the bottom-end and cracked pistons. A revised block and improved big end bearings were introduced in 1988, and a re-designed breather system in 1989. These largely solved the engine's problems, but it remains (like many early turbodiesels) prone to failure if maintenance is neglected. Well-maintained engines are capable of long service lives in excess of 150,000 miles (240,000 km). Despite its early problems, the Diesel Turbo was a popular engine choice in its time, especially since it offered improved power, torque and economy over the 2.5 litre petrol engine. Contemporary road-testers compared the engine favourably to its Japanese competitors, despite the age of the basic design. Whilst not being able to match the performance of a V8-engined Land Rover, the Diesel Turbo provided adequate performance for most commercial and private buyers and was a key aspect in Land Rover's sales revival (see below). At the same time that the Diesel Turbo was introduced, the V8 engine was upgraded. Power was increased to 134 hp (100 kW), and SU carburettors replaced the Zenith models used on earlier V8s. [edit] Sales turnaround The amphibious Ninety built in 1989 for the Cowes Week sponsorship events. The base vehicle is a standard Diesel Turbo Soft Top. This was a period of change and success for the company. The new vehicles, with their more modern engines, transmissions and interiors reversed the huge decline in sales that took place in the 1980s (a 21% fall in a single year, 1980–1981). This growth was mainly in the domestic UK market and Europe; African, Australian and Middle-Eastern sales failed to recover significantly. The company itself adopted more modern practices, such as using marketing campaigns to attract new buyers who would not previously have been expected to buy a Land Rover. The operation was streamlined, with most of the satellite factories in the West Midlands that built parts for the Land Rover being closed and production brought into the Solihull factory, which was expanded. To maximise sales in Europe, Land Rover set up the Special Vehicles division, which handled special low-number conversions and adaptations to the vehicles. The bulk of the division's work was the construction of stretched-wheelbase mobile workshops and crew carriers for British and European utility companies, often including 6-wheel-drive conversions, but more unusual projects were undertaken, such as the construction of an amphibious Land Rover Ninety used by the company as part of its sponsorship of Cowes Week from 1987-90. The Special Projects division also handled specialised military contracts, such as the building of a fleet of 127-inch (3,226 mm) V8-powered Rapier missile launchers for the British Army. The Rapier system actually consisted of three Land Rovers: a 127 which carried the launching and aiming equipment, and two 110s which carried the crew and additional equipment. [edit] Defender Land Rover Defender Production 1990-present Body style(s) 3-door station wagon (Ninety) 5-door station wagon (One-Ten) 2-door Single Cab pickup (Ninety) 4-door Double Cab pickup (One-Thirty) 2-door Hardtop (Ninety,One-Ten,One-Thirty) Engine(s) 2.5 L 107 hp (80 kW) I4 turbo diesel (1990-1994) 2.5 L 111 hp (83 kW) I4 turbo diesel (1994-1998) 3.9L 182 hp (136 kW) V8 petrol 2.5 L 122 hp (91 kW) I5 turbo diesel 2.4 L 122 hp (91 kW) I4 turbo diesel Transmission(s) LT77 5 speed manual R380 5 speed manual ZF4-HP22 4 speed automatic GFT MT-82 6-speed manual Wheelbase 92.9 in (2360 mm) (1990s 90) 93 in (2362 mm) (2000s 90) 110 in (2794 mm) (110) 127 in (3226 mm) (130) Length 144 in (3658 mm) (90 pickup) 153 in (3886 mm) (2000s 90) 172 in (4369 mm) (110 Pickup) 182.3 in (4630 mm) (2000s 110) 183 in (4648 mm) (110 Hardtop) 174.7 in (4437 mm) 157.1 in (3990 mm) (1997-2000s 90) 160.5 in (4077 mm) (1990-94 90) 181.1 in (4600 mm) (1990s 110) (130 Double Cab) 204 in (5182 mm) (130) Width 70.5 in (1791 mm) (1990s) 70 in (1778 mm) (2000s 90) Height 80 in (2032 mm) (2000s 90) 80.2 in (2037 mm) (1990s 90) 90.0 in (2286 mm) (110) Related Land Rover Wolf Santana PS-10 Iveco Massif The biggest change to the Land Rover came in late 1990, when it became the Land Rover Defender, instead of the Land Rover Ninety or One Ten. This was because in 1989 the company had introduced the Discovery model, requiring the original Land Rover to acquire a name.[3] The Discovery also had a new turbodiesel engine. This was also loosely based on the existing 2.5 litre turbo unit, and was built on the same production line, but had a modern alloy cylinder head, improved turbocharging, intercooling and direct injection. It retained the block, crankshaft, main bearings, cambelt system and other ancillaries as the Diesel Turbo. The breather system included an oil separator filter to remove oil from the air in the system, thus finally solving the Diesel Turbo's main weakness of re-breathing its own sump oil. The 200Tdi as the new engine was called produced 111 hp (83 kW) and 195 lb·ft (264 N·m) of torque, which was nearly a 25% improvement on the engine it replaced (although as installed in the Defender the engine was de-tuned slightly from its original Discovery specification (111 horsepower) due to changes associated with the exhaust).[3] This engine finally allowed the Defender to cruise comfortably at high speeds, as well as tow heavy loads speedily on hills while still being economical. In theory it only replaced the older Diesel Turbo engine in the range, with the other 4-cylinder engines (and the V8 petrol engine) still being available. However, the Tdi's combination of performance and economy meant that it took the vast majority of sales. Exceptions were the British Army and some commercial operators, who continued to buy vehicles with the 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated diesel engine (in the Army's case, this was because the Tdi was unable to be fitted with a 24 volt generator). Small numbers of V8-engined Defenders were sold to users in countries with low fuel costs or who required as much power as possible (such as in Defenders used as fire engines or ambulances). Along with the 200Tdi engine, the 127's name was changed to the Land Rover Defender 130. The wheelbase remained the same; the new figure was simply a tidying up exercise. More importantly, 130s were no longer built from "cut-and-shut" 110s, but had dedicated chassis built from scratch. 1994 saw another development of the Tdi engine, the 300Tdi. Although the 200Tdi had been a big step forward, it had been essentially a reworking of the old turbocharged diesel to accept a direct injection system. In contrast the 300Tdi was virtually new, despite the same capacity, and both the Defender and the Discovery had engines in the same state of tune, 111 bhp (83 kW), 195 ft·lbf (264 N·m).[3] Throughout the 1990s the vehicle attempted to climb more and more upmarket, while remaining true to its working roots. If ordered without any optional extras, the Defender was a basic working tool. If the owner so wished, any number of options and accessories could transform it into a vehicle that was perfectly acceptable as an everyday method of transport, while still retaining excellent off-road abilities. This was epitomised by limited edition vehicles, such as the SV90 in 1992 with roll-over protection cage, alloy wheels and metallic paint and the 50th Anniversary 90 in 1998 equipped with automatic transmission, air conditioning and Range Rover 4.0 litre V8 engine. A new variant was the Defender 110 Double Cab, featuring a Station Wagon style seating area, with an open pick up back. Although prototypes had been built in the Series days, it was not until the late 1990s that this popular and adaptable vehicle finally reached production. [edit] Td5 engine In 1998 the Defender was fitted with an all-new 2.5 litre, five-cylinder in-line turbodiesel engine, badged the Td5. The Tdi could not meet upcoming Euro III emissions regulations so the Td5 replaced the Tdi as the only available power unit. The engine used electronic control systems and produced 122 hp (91 kW) @ 4850 rpm, 11 hp (8 kW) more than the Tdi, with improved refinement. Traditionalists were critical of the electronic systems deployed throughout the vehicle, but concerns that these would fail when used in extreme conditions proved unfounded.[3] [edit] 2007 model From Spring 2007 a series of long-anticipated changes were made to the Defender, most of which were implemented to meet emissions and safety legislation. The biggest change was to the drivetrain. The Td5 engine was replaced by an engine from Ford's DuraTorq line, built in their factory in Dagenham, making the Td5 the last Land Rover engine to be built in-house at Solihull. The engine chosen was from the ZSD family, being a version of the 2.4 litre four-cylinder unit also used in the highly successful Ford Transit. The engine's lubrication and sealing system has been adapted for use in wet, dusty conditions and to maintain lubrication at extreme angles in off-road use. Re-tuning the engine means that the power level remains the same at 122 hp (91 kW), but with a lower power peak speed to provide better performance when towing and better acceleration. Torque output rose from 221 lb·ft (300 N·m) to 265 lb·ft (359 N·m) due to the fitting of a variable-geometry turbocharger. This also helps produce a much wider spread of torque than the Td5, from 1500 rpm to 2000 rpm. The engine is mated to a new 6-speed gearbox. 1st gear is lower than the previous gearbox for better low-speed control, whilst the higher 6th gear is intended to reduce noise and fuel consumption at high speeds. 2007 Defender The other major changes were to the interior. The dashboard layout of the original One Ten from 1983 (which was in turn very similar to that used on the Series III from 1971) was replaced with a full-width fascia and different instrumentation. Instruments came from the Discovery 3, and some of the centre panels come from the Ford Transit. Some switchgear was carried over from the previous interior. A new heater/ventilation system vastly improved de-misting and heater performance. Other interior changes were to the seating layout. Legislation from the European Union outlaws the inward-facing seats used in the rear of previous Land Rover Station Wagons. The 2007 Defender replaced the 4 inward-facing seats with two forward-facing seats. This makes the Defender 90 Station Wagon a four seater vehicle (reduced from six or seven), and the Defender 110 Station Wagon a seven seater (reduced from nine). Whilst this is a big reduction in capacity, it brings the Defender in line with its competitors which have generally used this layout for many years. A new bodystyle was introduced on the 110 Station Wagon chassis- the 'Utility'. This was a 5-door Station Wagon body but with the rearmost seats removed and the rear side panels left without windows, producing a 5-seater vehicle with a secure, weatherproof load space. The only external changes were detail changes. The bonnet was reshaped with a bulge to allow the new engine to fit in the engine bay whilst meeting pedestrian safety rules. The new dashboard and ventilation system necessitated the removal of the distinctive air vent flaps underneath the windscreen which had been a feature of all previous Land Rover utility models. Whilst the flaps have been deleted, the bulkhead pressing remains the same, so the outlines of where the flaps would be are still present. Now, more than ever, there is a strong division in sales pitch between the Station Wagon versions and the commercially-intended Pick-Ups and Van-bodied versions. The "XS" Station Wagon was introduced in 2002 as a top-specification level and the "County" package could be applied to every model in the line-up. XS models come with many "luxury" features, such as heated windscreen, heated seats, air conditioning, ABS and leather seats. Popular with buyers in the UK and other developed countries, who either used the vehicle for on-road duties such as towing or people-moving, or simply as an interesting and fashionable alternative to an estate car. At the other extreme, basic models were still popular with farmers, industrial and commercial users, as well as the emergency services. It finds willing buyers in over 140 countries. Land Rover still provides a staggering range of special conversions such as hydraulic platforms, fire engines, mobile workshops, ambulances and breakdown recovery trucks. The 130 remains available with the 6-seater HCPU bodystyle as standard. [edit] Export and foreign-built versions [edit] Defender in the USA 1993 NAS Defender 110 In 1993 Land Rover launched the Defender in the North American (i.e. the United States and Canada) market. Although the Range Rover had been sold there since 1987, this was the first time utility Land Rovers had been sold since 1974. To comply with the strict United States Department of Transportation regulations, ranging from crash safety to lighting, as well as the very different requirements of American buyers, the North American Specification (NAS) Defenders were extensively modified. The initial export batch was 525 Defender 110 County Station Wagons. 500 to the United States and 25 to Canada. They were fitted with the 3.9 litre V8 petrol engine and 5-speed manual transmission. All the vehicles were white (except one specifically painted black for Ralph Lauren). They sported full external roll-cages and larger side-indicator and tail-lights. All were equipped with the factory-fitted air conditioning system. NAS Defender 90 soft-top This initial batch sold quickly, and for the 1994 and 1995 model year Land Rover offered the Defender 90, fitted with a 3.9 litre V8 engine and a manual transmission which was clearly intended to compete with the Jeep Wrangler. Initially, the Defender 90 was only available as a soft-top, but later version was offered with a unique, removable, fibre-glass roof panel or regular Station Wagon hard-top. In the final year of US production the engine was improved, designated 4.0 and mated to a 4 speed automatic transmission. In 1998 regulations changed to require the fitting of airbags for both front seat passengers in all vehicles, as well as side door impact requirements. The Defender could not be fitted with these without major modifications, which given the small numbers of NAS vehicles sold in relation to Land Rover's global sales, were not economically viable. Land Rover retired its utility vehicles at the end of 1997 to focus on its more upmarket Discovery and Range Rover models, as well as the newly-launched Freelander. [edit] Defender in Australia Whilst the Defender has been in use in the Australian military for many years, as a consumer product it has lagged far behind 4x4 work vehicle offerings from Toyota and Nissan in popularity. Mid 2009 Land Rover expanded the model range to include 110 and 130 Cab-Chassis, Panel Van and High Capacity Pick-up versions and late in the year announced they have chosen to re-introduce the 90 inch wheelbase wagon model for sale from early 2010. [edit] Defender licensees and clones Defenders, derivatives and clones have been built by a number of manufacturers including Santana Motors in Spain (licence expired), Morattab in Iran (using parts and molds bought from Santana), Otokar in Turkey (in the 1980s under licence), and Karmann in Brazil (for three years in the 2000s under licence).[5] Assembly also occurs in Pakistan, Malaysia and South Africa. [edit] Military Defenders Defender 110 patrol vehicles 'Wolf' Land Rover Defender vehicles have been used extensively by many of the world's military forces, including the US in some limited capacity, following experience with the vehicle during the first Gulf War, where US forces found the British Army's vehicles to be more capable and better suited to operation in urban areas and for air-lifting than the Humvee. The British Army has used Land Rovers since the 1950s, as have many countries in the Commonwealth of Nations. The British Army replaced its Series III fleet with One Tens in 1985, with a smaller fleet of Nineties following in 1986. Both used the 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated diesel engine. These older vehicles are reaching the end of their service lives, with many being sold onto the civilian market from the late 1990s. In 1994 Land Rover created the Defender XD (XD= eXtra Duty) to replace and complement these vehicles. Powered by 300Tdi engines, the XD has a much stronger chassis, with fibre webbing around the welded joints in the chassis and around stress points to massively increase load capacity. The XD was available both in Defender 90 and 110 forms and known to the British Army as Land Rover Wolfs. Usually 110-inch (2,794 mm) Soft or Hard Tops, they are used for patrol, communications and supply duties. 90XDs are less common, but are generally ordered as Soft Top or Hard Top vehicles for light liaison and communications. Short-wheelbase vehicles lack the load capacity needed by modern armies, and the increased power of heavy-lift helicopters has made the larger 110s easily air-transportable- a historic advantage of the smaller, lighter 90. Land Rover always offered its "Core" military Defenders with the 300Tdi engine rather than the more powerful but more complicated Td5 engine offered in civilian vehicles. Before the 300Tdi engine was introduced, military Land Rovers were offered with 2.5 litre petrol and diesel engines, as well as the 3.5 litre V8 petrol. Although trials with the Td5 engine proved it to be reliable in battlefield conditions, it was decided that servicing and repairing its electronic control systems should they fail was too complicated and reliant on having diagnostic computers available. Land Rover were also unable to guarantee they could make the Td5 resistant to electro-magnetic interference. The Australian Army also tested the Td5 and found it to be reliable, but was concerned that the extra performance and speed that the engine gave would result in more accidents and vehicle damage on rough tracks when driven by inexperienced drivers, so opted for the older engine as well. The British police have used Land Rovers (including the Defender) in their service for many years, they are supplied with the entire range from Land Rover itself. Sussex Police Land Rover In 2004 a fleet of 12 Long wheelbase 110 Td5 Land Rovers were produced for the central German Government, varying between 110 Vans, 110 Hi-capacity pick-ups and 110 Station wagons. The German Government did not renew the supply contract after 2006 instead turning to Mercedes for their logistics fleet. Vehicles produced for the German Government order were produced in metallic grey with white roofs. The electrical installation on these vehicles was a special order and kept "luxury" fittings and fixtures to a bare minimum. Four FFR equipped vehicles were produced to facilitate the VHF radios in service at that time with the German Government and Police authorities. Following the change-over to the Mercedes contract, the German Central Government sold their Td5 fleet. With 300Tdi production stopping in 2006, Land Rover is currently gearing up production of a military version of the 4-cylinder DuraTorq engine that is also used as a replacement for the Td5 in civilian vehicles. The British Army's Land Rovers have been the subject of criticism following recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The majority of British Service Land Rovers carry no armour-plating and the composite armoured SNATCH Land Rover (originally designed to withstand small arms fire and hand-launched projectiles as experienced in Northern Ireland) is not immune to the larger roadside bomb and rocket attacks. Some have called for British troops to be equipped with Humvees, or other such vehicles. However, similar criticisms have been levelled at the American vehicle. Other proposals include the South African made RG-31 or similar larger and more heavily armoured trucks or armoured vehicles that provide greater protection. There have been many rumours about a replacement vehicle type. This is most likely the larger, higher-capacity 4x4 or 6x6 Pinzgauer forward-control vehicle similar to the now disused Land Rover 101 Forward Control, given that the current Land Rover design is also reaching its weight limits due to the increasing amounts of communications and weapons gear used by modern patrol forces. [edit] Special editions In recent years Land Rover has occasionally produced Special Editions of the Defender. These have usually been little more than a vehicle being fitted with certain option packs and equipment, although more bespoke Editions have been produced. Mostly they have been aimed at the more lucrative 'lifestyle' market than the Defender's usual commercial and off-road markets. 50th Anniversary Defender In 1992 the first Special Edition Land Rover Defender was produced. Called the 90SV (SV stood for 'Special Vehicles', as all the vehicles were produced by Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations department), they were painted turquoise and were fitted with a black canvas Soft Top with standard door tops. Alloy wheels were also fitted, together with rear disc brakes (at that time a first for a Land Rover). Despite the vehicle's sporty looks, it used the standard 200Tdi turbodiesel engine. Only 90 were made for the UK market. For Land Rover's 50th anniversary in 1998 two special editions were built. The first was the Defender 50th which was essentially a NAS (North American Spec) Defender 90 Station Wagon. It was powered by a 190 hp (140 kW) 4.0 litre V8 petrol engine and was the first Land Rover outside North America to be fitted with an automatic transmission. Air conditioning made them very comfortable vehicles too. For the UK and Europe they were painted Atlantis Blue, a dark green/blue flip-flop colour and had a Safety Devices roll-over protection cage for the front seat occupants. In total 1071 50th Anniversary Defenders were built; 385 for the UK home market, the rest for Japan, Europe and Middle East. The second 1998 Special Edition was the 'Heritage', intended to hark back to the early days of Land Rover in the 1940s. Available in 90 or 110 Station Wagon form, the Heritage was only available in the two original colours offered by the company - the dark Bronze Green or the light pastel Atlantic Green. A metal mesh-effect front grille, body-coloured alloy wheels and wing mirrors and silver-painted door and windscreen hinges were all employed to make the Heritage look similar to the original Series I of 1948. Inside special instruments were used, with black-on-beige displays. The powertrain was the standard Td5 diesel engine and 4-wheel-drive transmission. Tomb Raider 90 Special Edition Possibly the best known Special Edition was the Tomb Raider of 2000, built to commemorate Land Rover's role in the first film of that franchise. The Tomb Raider was designed to look like an off-road expedition vehicle. Painted dark metallic grey with special badging and details, the Tomb Raiders came equipped with a roof rack, additional spot lights, winch, bull-bar and snorkel. They were available either as a 90 Station Wagon or a 110 Double Cab, with standard Td5 engines. The Defender actually used in the film (now on display at the Motor Heritage Centre, Gaydon) was actually a highly modified 110 High Capacity Pick Up with a specially fitted and tuned V8 petrol engine and a non-standard interior. Following the first Land Rover G4 Challenge in 2003, G4-Edition Defenders became available. As well as the distinctive Tangiers Orange colour of the competition vehicles, yellow and black versions were also produced. Defender 90 and 110 Station Wagon versions were available, with front A-Bar, roll-cage, side-steps and front spotlights as standard, as well as G4 badging. Since then, Land Rover have produced less extravagant Special Editions. The Defender Black was a 90 or 110 County Station Wagon with metallic black paint, roll cage and dark-tinted rear windows. The Defender Silver was a 110 County Station Wagon with silver metallic paint, front A-bar and spotlights, metal wing-protector plates and winch. The 1999 X-Tech was aimed at the commercial market, being a metallic silver 90 Hard Top fitted with County-style seats, alloy wheels and Alpine window lights. The second model year edition in 2003 was better equipped with wing protector plates and air conditioning. There have also been various special editions of the Defender created by the company's overseas operations for sale in their specific markets such as the 'Sahara' edition and '55th Anniversary' Defender 90s sold in France- the former being a basic-spec Station Wagon painted in a sand-like tan colour and supplied with special decals and the latter being a Station Wagon fitted with numerous luxury options and special badges in the mould of the factory-built 50th editions. Sometimes individual Land Rover dealers have created limited editions of vehicles to suite their markets. A dealer in Scotland created the 'Braemar' edition of 25 vehicles to appeal to local agricultural and forestry buyers, being a 90 Hard Top supplied ready fitted with a winch, off-road tyres, spotlamps and worklamps, underbody protection and chequer plate. 2008 saw Land Rover's 60th anniversary, for which a new series of special edition Defenders were produced. Branded the 'SVX', three models were built. All were painted black with 'satin' effect body graphics on the vehicles sides and bonnet carrying the '60th' logo used throughout 2008 at various special events and on anniversary merchandise. Bespoke 5-spoke alloy wheels were used and a new silver-coloured front grille design was used. This also incorporated a new design of headlamp with the sidelight lamp being integral with the main headlamp unit, allowing the space previously used for the separate sidelight to be used to fit a pair of high-intensity driving lamps. Inside the SVX models gained Recaro bucket seats in the front row, alloy gearlever knobs and a Garmin GPS navigation system. The drivetrain was the standard 2.4 litre diesel and 6-speed manual permanent 4-wheel-drive transmission. The SVX edition was available as a 110 Station Wagon (only available outside the UK), a 90 Station Wagon and a brand new design of 90 Soft Top- the first time a Soft Top model had been available through showrooms in the UK since 1992. SVX Soft Tops had only the two front seats- the rear load bay being used to accommodate the spare wheel and a lockable storage box. A new design of hood was used, sloping down towards the rear over a jointed folding frame, unlike the standard square-framed hood used on other Soft Top Land Rovers. [edit] Replacement Replacing the Defender with a new model has been in the planning stages for many years. The design is over 25 years old in its current form and, in some ways, directly evolved and updated from the Land-Rover of 1948. New methods of building the Defender have made the model profitable again (since the 1990s, the hand-built vehicle had been made at a loss), so its replacement has been less of a priority. Total replacement will be needed by 2015, when new regulations regarding crash safety for pedestrians will render the current design obsolete. At present, the Defender does not reach the safety requirement for the USA, and only small batches of specially modified (and very expensive) vehicles have been sold there in the past. A replacement vehicle will almost certainly be designed to be legal in America. A press report by Autocar stated that the replacement, being developed within Land Rover as Project Icon, will be launched in 2012.[6] [edit] See also Land Rover VIN codes on Wikibooks Land Rover Llama Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Iveco Massif Mercedes-Benz G-Class Willys FAMAE Corvo FMC XR311 Ranger Special Operations Vehicle (RSOV) Scorpion Lrv [edit] Notes ^ "Facilities | Ford Motor Company Newsroom". Media.ford.com. http://media.ford.com/plant_display.cfm?plant_id=50. Retrieved 2010-07-31.  ^ "Otokar". Otokar. 2010-07-24. http://www.otokar.com.tr/en/corporate/history.aspx. Retrieved 2010-07-31.  ^ a b c d e f g Eric Dymock. The Land Rover File. Dove. ISBN 0-9534142-8-0.  ^ M Pfanmuller & B Schmidt. Fifty Years of the Best 4x4xFar. autovision. ISBN 3-9805832-0-1.  ^ "Morattab and Otokar Landrovers". Geocities.com. Archived from the original on 2009-10-26. http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/guide2landrover/ckd.html&date=2009-10-25+23:35:45. 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Retrieved 28 December 2009.  [edit] References NAS Land Rover Defender Specifications (NAS stands for North American Specifications) http://www.lrfaq.org/ http://www.landroverline.com/Features/history_of_land_rover.asp http://www.rover.org.nz/pages/landrov/history.htm Land Rover -The Unbeatable 4x4 K&J Slavin and GN Mackie The Land Rover File - Eric Dymock Fifty Years of the Best 4x4 - Matthias Pfannmuller & Boris Schmidt Land Rover 90.110.Defender Gold Portfolio 1983-1994 http://www.landrover.com.au/au/en/vehicles/defender/overview.htm [edit] External links Land Rover Official website Land Rover at the Open Directory Project Land Rover clubs at the Open Directory Project Northern Ireland Land Rover Club v â€¢ d â€¢ e UK military vehicles Light-weight Austin Champ Â· Land Rover Â· Land Rover 101 Forward Control Â· "Air-portable" Land Rover Â· Snatch Land Rover Â· ATMP (Supacat) Â· Jackal 4x4 Patrol Vehicle Â· Panther Â· Husky TSV Â· Foxhound Load carriers Alvis Stalwart Â· Bedford MK/MJ 4 ton Â· Militant 10 ton Transporters "Mighty Antar"  Â· Scammell Commander Recovery & engineering Royal Marines Beach ARV Â· FV180 CET Â· FV106 Samson UK Armoured Fighting Vehicles v â€¢ d â€¢ e Land Rover, vehicle timeline, 1940s–present Type 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Off-road vehicle Series I Series II Series III Ninety & One Ten Defender Mid-size SUV Range Rover Classic Full-size SUV Range Rover Range Rover Range Rover Mid-size SUV Discovery Series I Discovery Series II Discovery 3 Discovery 4 Compact SUV Freelander Freelander 2 Full-size SUV Range Rover Sport