Defender 150 - Land Rovers Only

macdon2000 · 09-24-2005, 09:25 AM

Yes you read it right. I have just got myself a Land Rover Defender 150 with a 300tdi. It's in layout is of a flat bed pick up with a bed base of 10 feet 6 inches. I'm collecting it in a week or two and will post a picture then. It does mean that my beloved 110 300tdi csw has to go because I can't afford both.

Searcaigh · 09-27-2005, 05:07 AM

Friend of mine here has a 130 and it is nicknamed the BARGE, I guess the 150 is close to being a SUPERTANKER

Moeras · 09-27-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by macdon2000

Yes you read it right. I have just got myself a Land Rover Defender 150 with a 300tdi. It's in layout is of a flat bed pick up with a bed base of 10 feet 6 inches. I'm collecting it in a week or two and will post a picture then. It does mean that my beloved 110 300tdi csw has to go because I can't afford both.

Where are you from??

macdon2000 · 09-30-2005, 01:47 AM

The South East of the UK. Going to pick it up on Saturday. Fully Mot'd and treated with underseal( that must have taken awhile). With my trailer on the back I will have 26/27 feet of transport space. Driving in London should be fun!

Series 3 guy · 09-30-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by macdon2000

The South East of the UK. Going to pick it up on Saturday. Fully Mot'd and treated with underseal( that must have taken awhile). With my trailer on the back I will have 26/27 feet of transport space. Driving in London should be fun!

DEAR GOD!!!!!! you are a brave brave man!!I drive my 109 in london and it puts the fear of god into me. I can usualy handle driving anywhere but the risk of getting hit by an uninsured driver in London(especialy where I live) is pretty good. I can take a hit on my new car but never the Landy.

Navigating that baby around London should prove a real adventure!! good luck.

rmuller · 09-30-2005, 03:43 PM

What's the deal with insurance in London? In the US, we have to pay extra onto our premium for uninsured drivers.. so if we get hit by an uninsured driver, we'd still be covered..

macdon2000 · 10-01-2005, 02:36 AM

ON your level of insurance. Third party only covers the car you hit and fully comprhensive covers both yours and theres if it's your fault. If your hit by an uninsured and your third party then thats just tough luck on you but on fully comp you can claim on your own insurance but your premium will be screwed.

Kevin · 10-01-2005, 05:21 AM

Macdon2000,

Why do you want such a huge vehicle? What will you be using it for?

Bush Tucker Man · 10-01-2005, 02:15 PM

'MacDon'

I saw this one at a local show towards the beginning of September, I'll guess it's approaching 150"

E3 MUD

As you say a 150", plus a decent sized trailer will be fun in London.
Just a pity you can't put L plates on it as well.

That'd really scare the taxi-drivers

Searcaigh · 10-02-2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rmuller

What's the deal with insurance in London? In the US, we have to pay extra onto our premium for uninsured drivers.. so if we get hit by an uninsured driver, we'd still be covered..

In UK it is illegal to drive without any insurance

macdon2000 · 10-03-2005, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Macdon2000,

Why do you want such a huge vehicle? What will you be using it for?

I have a plant nursery that speaclises in hardy exotic plants. We do quite a lot of 'larger' palms, bamboo, olive trees etc. When I say 'larger' the biggest this year weighed just under 3 tonnes was in a 1500litre pot and Was 34 feet tall. (It was in fact the largest imported palm within the UK.) (so far) We deliver nationwide and most of our plants go on trailers as they wont fit in a van. Hence the 150. I'm getting a frame and vinyl tilt cover made for the 150 and trailer so carrying capacity should be good. About 26 feet long by 6'6feet wide.

macdon2000 · 10-03-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Searcaigh

In UK it is illegal to drive without any insurance

But they reckon 1 in 4 drivers aren't covered anyway!

macdon2000 · 10-03-2005, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bush Tucker Man

'MacDon'

I saw this one at a local show towards the beginning of September, I'll guess it's approaching 150"

E3 MUD

As you say a 150", plus a decent sized trailer will be fun in London.
Just a pity you can't put L plates on it as well.

That'd really scare the taxi-drivers

I think it's a 130. 'L' plates sound like a good idea. At least every one will stay out of my way.

macdon2000 · 10-03-2005, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Searcaigh

Friend of mine here has a 130 and it is nicknamed the BARGE, I guess the 150 is close to being a SUPERTANKER

Supertanker would be an improvement. So much for three point turns try 33 point turns. At least it's got power steering!

1st rover · 10-03-2005, 06:27 PM

what are L plates?
and how does the lettering start?
according to weight? passanger /commercial or some thing .. if possible could some one explain....

09-24-2005, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
macdon2000 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	Defender 150 Yes you read it right. I have just got myself a Land Rover Defender 150 with a 300tdi. It's in layout is of a flat bed pick up with a bed base of 10 feet 6 inches. I'm collecting it in a week or two and will post a picture then. It does mean that my beloved 110 300tdi csw has to go because I can't afford both.

09-27-2005, 05:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Searcaigh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 463 Gallery: 31	Friend of mine here has a 130 and it is nicknamed the BARGE, I guess the 150 is close to being a SUPERTANKER __________________ Gordon T. Smith Middle East Land Rover Nutter

09-30-2005, 01:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
macdon2000 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	Essex, England The South East of the UK. Going to pick it up on Saturday. Fully Mot'd and treated with underseal( that must have taken awhile). With my trailer on the back I will have 26/27 feet of transport space. Driving in London should be fun!

10-01-2005, 02:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
macdon2000 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 70 Gallery: 0	Depends ON your level of insurance. Third party only covers the car you hit and fully comprhensive covers both yours and theres if it's your fault. If your hit by an uninsured and your third party then thats just tough luck on you but on fully comp you can claim on your own insurance but your premium will be screwed.

10-01-2005, 05:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kevin Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ex Rhodie in South Africa Posts: 93 Gallery: 1	Defender 150 Macdon2000, Why do you want such a huge vehicle? What will you be using it for?

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09-30-2005, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,452 Gallery: 0	What's the deal with insurance in London? In the US, we have to pay extra onto our premium for uninsured drivers.. so if we get hit by an uninsured driver, we'd still be covered..

10-01-2005, 02:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bush Tucker Man Professional Yorkshireman Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wakefield. West Riding of Yorkshire. England Posts: 150 Gallery: 0	'MacDon' I saw this one at a local show towards the beginning of September, I'll guess it's approaching 150" E3 MUD As you say a 150", plus a decent sized trailer will be fun in London. Just a pity you can't put L plates on it as well. That'd really scare the taxi-drivers __________________ Richard A Thackeray Yorkshire Born & Bred. And Proud Of It Defender 110Td5 'Heritage'; S50 RAT Jaguar XKR; X88 JLT "Stop The Press!!, Website Updated On; 8th August 2008" "You Can Allus Tell A Yorkshireman, But You Can't tell Him Owt!"

10-03-2005, 06:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
1st rover rovering?? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca. Posts: 689 Gallery: 0	what are L plates? and how does the lettering start? according to weight? passanger /commercial or some thing .. if possible could some one explain.... __________________ -Nikunj 1993 Range Rover Classic LWB 1995 VW JETTA

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