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Now is the time to search out a really early Freelander – while they’re still out there to find and cheap to buy

A complete strip down is the ultimate way to sort rust, and it’s not difficult. Trevor Cuthbert reports

A cooling system check gives reliability and peace of mind. Alisdair Cusick and Ed Evans explain how and why.

A cracked block is not necessarily the end of the engine. Ed’s diesel was saved by some careful stitching



Get ready for winter and avoid misted and frozen screens by fitting a heated windscreen kit. Gary Stretton shows how

Defender TDCi is a practical motorway cruiser, so an aftermarket cruise control kit is a logical upgrade. Ed Evans reports.

There are good reasons for fitting polyurethane suspension bushes. Ed Evans explains how the job is done



Renewing Range Rover Classic/P38 air springs using low-cost software is a DIY job, with caution


There’s a simple service mod to help your Freelander Td4 or Range Rover Td6 breathe more freely

Trevor Cuthbert shows that fitting cruise control to a Discovery 2 is cheap and easy, but take care with the air bag.

Loose steering joints are an obvious MoT fail. Joints that are seizing are less obvious, but they need prompt replacement.

Noise from one of your front corners at low speed? Dave Barker explains how to replace a wheel hub...

Trevor Cuthbert works his way through the common Td5 fuel leak points, and arrives at a simple fix. (Discovery 2, Defender)

Successfully rebuilding this simple but effective unit can restore power over its Weber alternative, as Gary Stretton explains

Replacing worn ball joints on Discovery 3 and RR Sport

Noisy or inefficient wipers are easily cured by replacing the mechanism and/or the motor, as Ed Evans shows.



The Td5’s exhaust manifold is prone to warping and breaking studs. It’s all repairable, and there’s a kit to beef-up the fixings

Fitting this period accessory makes a Series vehicle even more enjoyable to drive. Mark Dixon shows how. 

Td4 diesel performance problems may be down to a faulty engine sensor. Dave Barker explains how to diagnose and replace it

Replacing a Defender’s door latch is more of a fiddle than you might expect, as Ed Evans demonstrates.

When ride, harshness and steering feel was not up to scratch on a Defender 90

How to replace the front differential on a TDV6 Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport

Guide to disassembly and replacement of the wheel bearing on a Freelander, as explained by Dave Barker

We don’t need sunroofs in winter, but they’ll still leak, even when kept closed. Ed Evans seeks a watertight solution.

Oil dripping from the transmission brake can be a simple fix, so don’t delay fitting a new seal. Gary Stretton explains...

Replacing a front hub on a Discovery 3 or Range Rover Sport should be quick and simple. Unless it’s seized. Ed Evans explains.

Td5 running problems are often due to poor injector sealing in the cylinder head. Alistair Cusick explains the cure.

Routine replacement of the HP fuel pump belt is a tricky operation. Ed Evans explains what’s involved

It’s usually a job for the pros, but replacing a rear crossmember is a practical DIY job if you have the skills and knowledge



The Defender swivel assembly is one of those components which often requires attention from owners. We explain how to overhaul or replace

There’s a simple service mod to help your Freelander Td4 or Range Rover Td6 breathe more freely and efficiently, says Alisdair Cusick

Ed Evans guide to diagnosing and replacing the rear prop shaft bearing

Forget the myths and rumours about tuning a TDI, Tim Hammond explains why it’s simple and cheap

Once the diagnosis is done, replacing a Td4’s worn LP fuel pump is a relatively simple job