Although I question my sanity at times, the reason I was insistent upon an "unmolested" Defender is that I would rather fix it myself than repair some body else's mess.....my mess is ok.... The motor came with a reasonable history file and the main points are noted below.

• Stamped service record up to 100,000 miles, receipts for others.

• Last 7 year MOT's

• Timing belt changes at 114,000 miles.

• Full brake overhaul at 114,000 miles (£192)

• New shocks in 2001 (£70)

• Reconditioned Bosch fuel pump 2001 (£520)

• Rear half shafts replaced 2003 (£163)

• Springs all round and 2x front calipers + service 2003 (£400)

• Steering drop arm joint & brake pedal assembly repair 2005 (£197)

• Swing away rear spare wheel carrier 2004 (£116)

• New rear door glazed & painted 2004 (£220)

• 5 x s/h firestyle alloys 2004 (£400)

• service 2004 (£175)

• Full stainless exhaust system 2003 (£350)

A few more receipts exist, but mostly for the odd flap etc..

The motor was originally from Cowies of Perth in Scotland, then moved to the midlands in 2002 then went to the South Coast where I bought it in 2005 and drove it back to Newcastle upon Tyne area. The chap before me had it for 11 months and paid £6625 for it. I paid £4800 for it.

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