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BykerPete

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 159

2014 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Willow Green

Series 3 Buying Worry

I’m looking at buying a Series 3 88” later this week that has a 200Tdi engine in it. From the advert it looks okay (don’t they all 😀) but I have a slight concern....

The spare wheel has a “Liveridge“ cover on it. My worry is this..... I believe that Liveridge went bust a few years ago and I have read a number of poor reviews about them. The ad says that the vehicle had a full restoration about 15 years ago but I don’t know if this was carried out by Liveridge or not.

Should I avoid this vehicle, or have a closer look anyway? Any advice, or any experiences of Liveridge would be extremely helpful.

Thanks,

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13th Jul 2020 8:51pm

Huttopia

Member Since: 23 Feb 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 1965

They have a poor reputation locally, some well polished lemons.

13th Jul 2020 9:19pm

gcc130

Member Since: 05 Jun 2015
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 683

If they restored it 15 years ago any problems will either be obvious now(chassis rot etc) or will have been put right by now.
I would go and look at it with an open mind. Give it a thorough going over and ask lots of questions. See what you find.

13th Jul 2020 9:29pm

strang

Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
Posts: 1362

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

Out of interest, will you have any issues registering it France with a non original engine? A friend is looking to move to France (his wife is French) but is worried about taking his 109 with 300 tdi fitted. He seems to think he will have problems? Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....

14th Jul 2020 5:40pm

Swine&Small

Member Since: 20 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1223

I cannot comment on their quality, but I thought they were still in business? 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.

14th Jul 2020 6:02pm

BykerPete

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 159

strang wrote:
Out of interest, will you have any issues registering it France with a non original engine? A friend is looking to move to France (his wife is French) but is worried about taking his 109 with 300 tdi fitted. He seems to think he will have problems?

I’ll probably keep it as UK registered. Spend a lot of time in UK so it will probably stay here for the time being.

Thanks,

Pete. Drink Coffee, Talk to Strangers and Take Photos.

14th Jul 2020 8:56pm

BykerPete

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 159

Swine&Small wrote:
I cannot comment on their quality, but I thought they were still in business?

Went out of business a good few years ago....

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14th Jul 2020 8:59pm

Swine&Small

Member Since: 20 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1223

Fair enough , my mistake

1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.

14th Jul 2020 9:25pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10359

There’s a fat dude in our street who wears a Chelsea football top, I’m positive he doesn’t play for them....

The wheel cover may just have been acquired?

14th Jul 2020 9:52pm

shropshiredefender

Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 832

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

gcc130 wrote:
If they restored it 15 years ago any problems will either be obvious now(chassis rot etc) or will have been put right by now.
I would go and look at it with an open mind. Give it a thorough going over and ask lots of questions. See what you find.

As above - the condition now is key, chassis, bulkhead, engine, transmission, steering, brakes, interior. paintwork and so on and on and on coupled with a price reflecting condition is much more important than a possible 15yo refab. Just because you're offended doesn't mean you're right.

15th Jul 2020 1:22pm

Rosco

Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1799

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Are you sure Greeni?

Isnt the Liveridge outfit now under the name of Astwood 4x4? 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW

15th Jul 2020 3:06pm

BykerPete

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 159

GREENI wrote:
There’s a fat dude in our street who wears a Chelsea football top, I’m positive he doesn’t play for them....

The wheel cover may just have been acquired?

Drink Coffee, Talk to Strangers and Take Photos.

15th Jul 2020 9:21pm

BykerPete

Member Since: 02 Feb 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 159

Hello.

Im going to look at this series 3 88 on Saturday afternoon (tomorrow). It's in Pulborough, West Sussex.

Please Please Please, is anyone willing to meet me there and cast an eye over it with me? Obviously I'll cover any expenses that you might incur.

If anyone could help me out I'd be forever grateful.

Thanks,

Pete. Drink Coffee, Talk to Strangers and Take Photos.

17th Jul 2020 5:24pm

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