Faults:

I got the car in fairly good condition. Engine running well, good paint job, old but well kept interior, no rust etc. Kudos to the former owner; 1988 (when registered) to 2008 is long time to keep a vehicle that good.

Consumption was through the roof. I had to change the engine with a 2.5 turbo diesel injection, TD 200, the one that came with the Discovery Series 1 and some Diesel Range Rover Classics in the 90s. The vehicle is much louder now.

The 5 Speed gear box meshed excellently with the diesel engine, giving it never before experienced torque and power. The clutch became harder though, more like a Land Rover Defender.

Power steering box failed at 50,000 Kms. By the way, I think the odometer had gone another round earlier as it ends at 99,999 kms. I put in a Classic power steering box.

Dashboard lights are very faint, while the speedometer stick is hardly steady.

General Comments:

This is Africa. The car is excellent while on off road. You live with nature. Nothing blends better in nature. I have battled huge tracts of black cotton soil, red soil, and always got home.

The vehicle has very good comfort, and is quite easy to manoeuvre, even in tight corners.