We live in mid-wales and travelled up to Kentdale Landrover in Kendal, as getting hold of the 110 version we wanted difficult.. Can't speak highly enough of them and not had one problem with the Landy either apart from the usual door seals issue.

Just remember that they are a farmer's vehicle - not a car that you occasionally take off road to the country show or use when the snow comes along. If that is the case, get a decent Japanese 4x4 instead, which will be acceptable on ordinary roads and most off-road, be much more reliable and not cost the earth to buy/run as Land Rovers/Range Rovers/Discos do.

Don't buy it for the same "heart" reasons that pople buy Alfas who can't afford the hassle and huge bills thereafter and ignore their brain saying "NOOOO!"

Edited by Engineer Andy on 09/11/2012 at 12:54

I could not afford the fuel for a Defender on its own. A Defender towing would presumably need a tanker of its own :-)