Faults:

Needed new seats (front and bench seats in the back), some panels have needed to be beaten out. Mechanically, it's been excellent.

General Comments:

It's never over in a Rover! A classic example of how Land Rover is the unsurpassed leader in off road vehicles. Even though it's about 20 years old, my S3 just keeps going, splashing in and out of rivers and through deep ruts. A really trusty workhorse!

Faults:

New clutch, disintegrating rear wiring, 1 wheel bearing.

General Comments:

Great fun, the ONLY vehicle for towing a horse trailer, great once all the little niggles were sorted out.

Get an unleaded cylinder head - makes a big difference.

Running costs would get a 2 if we did more than 2,000 miles a year in it.

Faults:

New engine at 169k, all Rovers leak oil you just have to keep an eye on all levels all the time. Otherwise just regular maintenance. Parts are very low cost.

General Comments:

This truck is so fun to drive it just makes you smile. Although transmission is NON sychro (you must double clutch) and everything is manual. It makes it a chore to drive. It is still fun.

Faults:

Clutch Master Cylinder Seals, Alternator, Drive Shaft UJ, Brake Shoes & Drums, Front Swivels, Track Rod Ends, Front & Rear Wheel Bearings & Hub Oils Seals.

Still Outstanding:- Pinion Oil Seals, Transfer Box Output Oil Seal & Piston Rings To Be Replaced.

General Comments:

All the above was carried out shortly after purchase from the original owner, a farmer. I suspect he took more care of the cattle than of the Landie!

There was no service history and I suspect there never was any service! As each new part is restored or replaced my beastie gets more & more lovable. She is not the cheapest to run but she is excellent fun.

Faults:

Clutch master cylinder failed; speedo needle was a bit erratic and optimistic (85mph in a series 3!); passenger door lock never worked.

General Comments:

My first Land Rover and damn good fun. Once I put on the balloon tyres and drawing pin steering wheel it did wonders for my biceps and I never used to lock it in London as no-one would have been able to drive it in anything but a straight line.