Defender for £500??

walshie · 09-06-2015, 21:44

Hi all,
So today a bloke at work gave me a tip off that one of our sister companies is selling off some old vehicles and showed me what ££ they'd been offered.
There's an old defender (ex military probably) with snow plough which has just been used for clearing the site in winter, no MOT.

Price against it is £500

I'm thinking it's gotta be worth investigating at that price so I've requested more details. I know it's gonna be rough, but question is how rough? Lol. Oh, and price includes the plough!

I'll update as and when I get details

There was also a 55 plate ranger double cab with only 56k on it going for £1800, but that just seems too easy and boring by comparison.

Now to start convincing the wife of the need for (another) long term project

firebobby · 09-06-2015, 22:40

At that price, it's worth a punt, if it's really bad, you should be able to part it out.
I've had a few series LR's, they have a huge following, so if you need any help/advice let me know

Fez_uk · 09-06-2015, 22:47

Bargain get it even if it's rough!

jims-terrano · 09-06-2015, 22:48

Good luck and what a great project thread it would make.

walshie · 09-06-2015, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Bargain get it even if it's rough!

That's what I'm thinking, I could even sell the plough on and get some cash back making it even cheaper!

My biggest problem is that having passed my test after 1997 I couldn't tow it even though the t2 can tow 3tonnes.

Likely to need welding as well and I'm yet to find a decent mechanics down here that are reasonably priced!

If anyone can recommend a solution to either of these problems it would be most grateful

briggie · 09-06-2015, 23:42

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Originally Posted by walshie

That's what I'm thinking, I could even sell the plough on and get some cash back making it even cheaper!

My biggest problem is that having passed my test after 1997 I couldn't tow it even though the t2 can tow 3tonnes.

Likely to need welding as well and I'm yet to find a decent mechanics down here that are reasonably priced!

If anyone can recommend a solution to either of these problems it would be most grateful

take it to rick

walshie · 10-06-2015, 08:34

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Originally Posted by briggie

take it to rick

There's a thought, where is he based?

Fez_uk · 10-06-2015, 09:04

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Originally Posted by walshie

That's what I'm thinking, I could even sell the plough on and get some cash back making it even cheaper!

My biggest problem is that having passed my test after 1997 I couldn't tow it even though the t2 can tow 3tonnes.

Likely to need welding as well and I'm yet to find a decent mechanics down here that are reasonably priced!

If anyone can recommend a solution to either of these problems it would be most grateful

I personally would not get it welded if you don't plan on keeping it, could be a body off job to be honest. Once you start digging it will be worse than you though, always!

Sell it on make a quick few hundred quid

Depending on how far you have to go there are many companies that will pick the landrover up.

walshie · 10-06-2015, 18:29

Yeh that might be the best option, I've got a house renovation on the go.and not much space on the drive, so it may be best to move it on.
Still looking forward to getting pics and details....

briggie · 10-06-2015, 19:32

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Originally Posted by walshie

There's a thought, where is he based?

based on the south coast near hastings

firebobby · 10-06-2015, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by walshie

That's what I'm thinking, I could even sell the plough on and get some cash back making it even cheaper!

My biggest problem is that having passed my test after 1997 I couldn't tow it even though the t2 can tow 3tonnes.

Likely to need welding as well and I'm yet to find a decent mechanics down here that are reasonably priced!

If anyone can recommend a solution to either of these problems it would be most grateful

Didn't read my post then

09-06-2015, 21:44	#1
walshie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Wycombe Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0di Posts: 165	Defender for £500?? Hi all, So today a bloke at work gave me a tip off that one of our sister companies is selling off some old vehicles and showed me what ££ they'd been offered. There's an old defender (ex military probably) with snow plough which has just been used for clearing the site in winter, no MOT. Price against it is £500 I'm thinking it's gotta be worth investigating at that price so I've requested more details. I know it's gonna be rough, but question is how rough? Lol. Oh, and price includes the plough! I'll update as and when I get details There was also a 55 plate ranger double cab with only 56k on it going for £1800, but that just seems too easy and boring by comparison. Now to start convincing the wife of the need for (another) long term project

09-06-2015, 22:40	#2
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	At that price, it's worth a punt, if it's really bad, you should be able to part it out. I've had a few series LR's, they have a huge following, so if you need any help/advice let me know

09-06-2015, 22:47	#3
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Bargain get it even if it's rough!

09-06-2015, 22:48	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Good luck and what a great project thread it would make.

10-06-2015, 18:29	#9
walshie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Wycombe Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0di Posts: 165	Yeh that might be the best option, I've got a house renovation on the go.and not much space on the drive, so it may be best to move it on. Still looking forward to getting pics and details....