Keebz Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Hi all, I’m probably going to to get a wave of advise and end up going crossed eyed, I’m looking for my first defender at the age of 43 specifically a ex mod defender I am a novice but very practical as I have all ways had boats on the Norfolk broads which are always needing maintenance, I’m looking really for steering in the rite direction who to use to buy one from as I would be nervous buying private, apologies if I end up asking stupid questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Hi and welcome to the forum Nothing wrong with buying private, although it would be better if you took someone with knowledge with you As far as buying ex military goes, there will be firms that buy direct from the military or military auctions, alternatively go to the auctions and bid yourself, a bit of Google work should help you find out military dealers and auctions not a lot of help I know but it's the limit of my experience with regards to buying off the above... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 if you look for a ex-mod landrover , i wouldn't step away from the private owner . most of the people i've came acros with a military landrover are really pickey on there vehicle , most are trying very hard to get it back to original spec , and spend some serious cash on it . have a look at : https://www.milweb.net/classifieds.php?type=14 or become a member of the ex military landrover association : https://www.emlra.org/ (my first 110 was a ex MOD helicopter support vehicle (in orignal condition)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep The Disco Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 HELLO Don't rule out private vehicles. 98% of military Defenders have had a very hard life and are not necessarily a better option. It's all down to your budget really. Get a 300tdi engine as a goal post and go from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keebz Posted December 28, 2023 Author Share Posted December 28, 2023 Thanks for the advice, what would be a fair budget I was looking to spend 20/25k Is it possible to have independent inspections done or is that something people don’t do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I'd ask why you want an old Defender, why you specifically want a military one, and if you've any experience with old cars / classics in general and know how to throw a spanner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep The Disco Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 12 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: I'd ask why you want an old Defender, why you specifically want a military one, and if you've any experience with old cars / classics in general and know how to throw a spanner? 😁 Good point but you forgot to add what distance can you throw a spanner. @Keebz if you have that sort of money then say £15k for the vehicle and you will have a spare fund for tyres etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Si at Hangar 53 is worth talking to before doing anything, a good straight talking fully immersed ex-MOD Nut Contact no. is on the web and they are on Facethingy Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.