1993 Land Rover 110 county 2.5 Tdi

Summary:

Top motor if you like a bit of rough, character, versatile motoring and you're not in a race

Faults:

Water pump broke in the first week of ownership. This isn't unusual in a car that was not used for several months. Anyway, it's very easy to change and quite cheap (£50).

Ignition barrel corroded due to poorly fitted immobilizer that was fittd by previous owner. Cheap to fix again, but a pain to work out what the problem was.

General Comments:

Performance from a 110 Tdi will never set you alight, but it will sit at 65mph all day and give you 30mpg or more. However, if you drive at 75 / 80 mph expect the fuel economy to drop to 25 mpg. Getting to 65 mph is leisurely, but you won't have a que behind you, it's not that slow! Off road it will put a massive grin on your face, it way out performs my Nissan X-trail which seems to have turned into our second car since the landy has been bought.

A body constructed of aluminum and some bits of steel here and there isn't going to look great very long. But then again, if you like your car to look immaculate all the time, you may wish to buy something else. Very easy to work on if your that way inclined.

Comfort is better than you would expect. It is way more comfortable than my Mazda MX5, and I would say its just as comfortable as a Ford Mondeo I once owned. The very rear bench seats (12 seater) would be OK for most journeys, but probably not very good for really long tours. Then again, I'm in the driving seat so what do I care about the rear benches? The only negative for comfort would be the noise level, but if you fit some sound deadening it isn't so bad. Not as bad as a van for example.

Servicing is without doubt the easiest and cheapest of any car I have owned. I have owned over 20 cars. Its honestly even cheaper than my mini (old type, not BMW). If you keep on top of the servicing and take care of the car it will last for years. This isn't the type of car you could just use / abuse and ignore for years (like a Volvo for example) it needs caring for. So if you like to twiddle with your motors it may be the vehicle for you.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th March, 2005

1991 Land Rover 110 County 2.5 tdi

Summary:

A great british 4X4

Faults:

Bulkhead needed replacing.

A really good work-horse.

General Comments:

A great off roader. The car is a practical home and workshop that would please any practical person.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th March, 2004

1983 Land Rover 110 V8 CSW V8

Summary:

The Best 4 x 4 x Far

Faults:

A bit of corrosion on the coil leads made it cut out.

Slight rust, but it is 20 years old.

General Comments:

Its not fast, but that's not the point, although it will keep up with most.

This thing can do anything, I use it to get to work everyday, I put several mountain bikes and all our stuff in the back every weekend, and I also take it off road (greenlanes and events).

This is a very versatile 4x4.

The roar from the v8 is amazing and you get more looks down the street than you would in a sports car.

Mine is gas converted so I'm not to bothered about the vast fuel consumption.

There are loads of bits available to customize it and you get a big smile on your face every time you drive it.

If your into out door sports such as cycling, climbing etc this vehicle is the best, every thing can just be thrown in the back and when you get there you can park in the best/remote spots you can find.

Id rather push my Land Rover than drive a Toyota!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th May, 2003

1996 Land Rover 110 TDi 2.7

Summary:

An excellent vehicle. Expensive to buy!

Faults:

No major problems, just wear and tear!

New clutch, apart from that just punctures due to the terrain the vehicle is used on.

General Comments:

An excellent vehicle for any offroad work and for towing.

Not a good vehicle to choose if you like to drive above about 65mph on the motorway!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th June, 2001

1993 Land Rover 110 County 2.5 Tdi

Faults:

Fuel leaks from injector return pipes perished at 18 months old, rusty body capping at 6 months old, delivered by main dealer with split seat, bent track rod,fuel leak, dented drivers door, water leak on pump.

Very poor quality trim viz. carpets worn through in 10,000 miles.

General Comments:

Land Rover replaced body capping after much pressure at 19 months old. Build quality worst of 11 Land Rover products owned over 25 yrs. Stolen and not missed.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th January, 1998

11th Oct 2003, 10:50

Doesn't the 110 have an aluminum body?

11th Oct 2003, 17:06

Yes. (mostly) Den.