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Old Jan 9, 2023 | 07:17 AM
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Hello all

Through years I have purchased several LRs but the oldest one was a 2013 RR Evoque.

I am contemplating whether to buy a Land Rover Defender TD5 2000 version but I need some help, I have attached some photos for your opinion.

The price is around 14k GBP equivalent







 
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Old Jan 11, 2023 | 05:34 AM
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It looks like she's in need of quite a bit of maintenance. Besides newer springs and shocks...the rest of the front end looks like it could be gone through. Steering knuckles are leaking (might as well do brakes and C/V joints while your in there), radius arm bushings look original and tired, steering components look tired. Imagine the rear bushing look similar. Tires look like they're toast. I'd ask a million questions about the service work done on that Td5 too...and ask for documentation.

Not a hundred percent up on UK pricing but, kind of keep an eye on different boards and facebook marketplace...and this seems a bit high considering the amount of repairs needed.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2023 | 12:28 AM
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Thank you Deputy for this thorough reply, I am reconsidering my options for a different ( mor expensive) but in substantially better shape
 
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