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wackyjim



Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Dundee
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Yan The Landy Man
Hi Guys ...new to here but have been on the FFRR for a lot of years anyway wonder if anyone can help me youngest son looking to buy a defender and has seen a couple for sale from "Yan The Landy Man" from Bolton on fleabay . Vehicles look pretty clean and tidy but before he makes any enquiries thought I ask on here if anyone knows or has had any dealings with this guy? Thumbs Up
Post #312823 2nd Mar 2014 9:23am
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Alex1976



Member Since: 23 Jan 2013
Location: Buckingham
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England 
I haven't personally purchased from him, but that is because I have heard from others with Defenders that the Defenders he sells are not always as good as you would think. i.e. they might look ok on the outside as they have been cleaned up a bit but dig deeper and they often have issues with rotten chassis/bulkheads etc.

It is just a case of go and have a proper look at them before deciding to buy, especially from online like ebay.

I have seen a few of his on ebay that 'sold' and then were readvertised so I wonder if when the winning bidder went to collect they rejected it as it was not as described?
Post #312847 2nd Mar 2014 10:41am
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barbel jim



Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Tonga Green
Again, no personal experience, but there was a thread not that long ago discussing the colour of an anniversary he was selling (as in incorrect). There was a couple of comments from members who had had dealings with him, and they were not exactly complimentary. Buying an older vehicle with numerous owners is always a gamble from a dealer. I'd prefer to buy private with interaction with the previous owner. You tend to get a feel for the vehicle. Dealers can also buy 'lemons', and are motivated by financial gain.
Post #312850 2nd Mar 2014 11:08am
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TooTall



Member Since: 10 Jul 2012
Location: Fens
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Tonga Green
Google is :prob: your friend. Whistle
Regards
TT "Ease your worries, Clear-up your woes,
Go into your garage & put stuff into rows."
Post #312855 2nd Mar 2014 11:39am
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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
Avoid at all costs. I've never heard anything good about him, and my brief dealings were (to be polite), unpleasant. An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #312871 2nd Mar 2014 12:43pm
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wackyjim



Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
Location: Dundee
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Thanks for the heads up Guys...would rather he bought something from a forum member TBH, a far better chance of getting something honest and decent Very Happy Thumbs Up
Post #312876 2nd Mar 2014 1:03pm
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DC101



Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
I had the displeasure of dealing with the said ' gentleman' a few years ago. From my encounter, my advice is don't waste your time - avoid.

Cheers
Post #313030 2nd Mar 2014 10:28pm
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LR90XS2011



Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
I think patience is your best friend here, don't rush, I have in the past and regretted it, in time someone on here will sell a good one at the right price. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #313054 3rd Mar 2014 6:10am
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Dave T



Member Since: 07 Jun 2013
Location: Glasgow
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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Cairns Blue
I bought mine from him a few years back and had no problems. As long as you go in with your eyes wide open and inspect it properly then you won't be any worse off than buying off any other private seller. One problem is, I believe he buys off other E Bay ads and sells on so doesn't know the car and maybe wouldn't highlight any problems. If you buy off any private seller then you will be in the same boat, perversly if you bought off Yan you may be better off because your senses would be more alert for probems. 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi
Post #313056 3rd Mar 2014 7:03am
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Clemmo



Member Since: 03 Aug 2012
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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
Avoid like the plague!!

Im not sure how he stays in business...it certainly cant be through repeat customers!
He makes rough old Land Rovers look desirable by a quick Tart Up n makeover.

Ive seen 3 vehicles ex Yan Landy Man..all with new MOTs..I dont know how??
On one the "newly Oiled Crossmember" was filled with newspaper, filler and then undersealed over Big Cry

Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black
Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion
Honda Benly CD200....Maroon ------------- Chausson 98.........7.5m of fun
Post #313081 3rd Mar 2014 11:16am
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AJS4X4



Member Since: 28 May 2008
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That rings bells about the paper rear crossmember............used to be someone in Sussex the got a reputation with the "Sun". Confused Andy.

www.ajstyres.co.uk 01737 241370

Junction 8 M25 Surrey.
Post #313872 6th Mar 2014 6:56am
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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After a trip to another purveyor of lovingly pre-owned Defenders ..... I learned to beware of those freshly applied black gooey anti-rust treatments applied to the undersides of older Defenders. "Yes Sir it's been Waxoyled or Dinitroled since new and I've just freshened it up". Meanwhile under the goo there lurks a hungry tin worm munching away whilst other areas are a mix of varying filler materials.
Post #314031 6th Mar 2014 7:06pm
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jim4244



Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
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England 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Sorry to resurrect such an old thread, but I bumped into a chap last week who had purchased an 02 plate TD5 with 125,000 from this character.

The Landy looked as if it had experienced a hard life with paint damage and damage to almost every panel on the vehicle. The owner told me that within weeks of buying it he had to replace the ECU and injector wiring loom due to the known oil ingress problem. He had also had to replace all the tyres due to tread depth and damage. The rubber seal on the windscreen and the alpine lights was completely perished and the car generally looked like a real bag of bolts and corrosion.The owner told me that he had gone up to Bolton and had basically been told “Here’s the car. You can see the condition. Take it or leave it as the next person to view it will buy it!”

He told me how much he had paid and, according to Mrs Jim, I visibly flinched!

I see that not many of his cars appear to reach their reserve on EBay these days?

Based on the state of the TD5 I saw and the way in which the new owner had been spoken too and treated I would give Yan The Landy Man a very wide berth………

Jim
Post #910811 5th Jul 2021 11:06am
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Clemmo



Member Since: 03 Aug 2012
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England 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
I cant believe this Guy still is able to trade ?

5 years ago a colleague of mine bought one of his " Rock Solid " vehicles.

( if you look all his descriptions are pretty similar)

I wasn't impressed by the condition and said so.
He re- submitted it for an MOT and it failed on corrosion in many places.
The garage said had he towed with it it would have pulled the cross member apart Confused

Yan didn't want to know..my colleague just took the hit and spent a lot before hating the car and moving it on.

It looks like Yan buys all the rubbish main dealers don't want.......

Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green
BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black
Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!)
MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion
Honda Benly CD200....Maroon ------------- Chausson 98.........7.5m of fun
Post #910816 5th Jul 2021 11:56am
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jim4244



Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
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England 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
It sounds as if he hasn’t changed? 🤔

I really felt sorry for the chap I met in the car park. I think that he knew that he had been severely ripped off but didn’t want to admit or accept it.

Amazing that dealers like this still manage to exist and make a profit?….

Jim
Post #910818 5th Jul 2021 12:04pm
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