anyone run an ex utility spec 110 Landrover?

[normandylumberjack]

I have made the decision to go back to a Landrover defender and need it as a 4x4 toolbox that can tow well, esp off road.

 

I have found a few great looking 110 utility spec with shutters and racking that would be ideal, but not having had an ex utility before, wondered if it was a good idea? They seem ideal:001_cool:

 

My alternative was to get a 110 PU not HCPU, and fit with a decent canopy with shutters etc. Any thoughts??

[mendiplogs]

I have made the decision to go back to a Landrover defender and need it as a 4x4 toolbox that can tow well, esp off road.

 

I have found a few great looking 110 utility spec with shutters and racking that would be ideal, but not having had an ex utility before, wondered if it was a good idea? They seem ideal:001_cool:

 

My alternative was to get a 110 PU not HCPU, and fit with a decent canopy with shutters etc. Any thoughts??

 

Hi JACK dad had good truck as there looked out to thanks Jon

[GreenGui]

We ran an ex-utilities LR 110 Td5 11 seater for 5 years, bought at a UK auction so a bit of a punt at the time. Biggest issue we had was front brake caliper rebuild. After that it was the usual issues; power steering pump leak, starter motor, fuel pump but tbh I would not credit these issues with the power company that owned it from new.

 

Looks like a tidy example:thumbup:

[NFG]

Hi NLJ,

 

Looks like a smart Landy - we have a 300 TDi Disco but a bit ancient.

 

Bought an ex police Sierra once that went like a rocket, but none other than that, just got to give it a good check over for signs of abuse & check service history & see what it drives like if possible. I suspect the newer ones dont have half the faults older ones do.

 

Theres plenty of places doing spares on line when you need something.

 

 

N

[caledonian bob]

I run an ex Eon power Landy 130. It was converted to a tipper before I got it so ideal for my work vehicle & I just love it. Extras that were installed from new, night heater, heated seats/windscreen, electric windows and a Husky winch. It had a full service history up to the previous owner, now done 135000 miles and still going strong. If you think the one you've found would suit then go for it.

[Joel77]

If you need 4x4 toolbox then that's the ideal motor for you, I did think about one of these but then I'd alway,s need to tow a trailer so it sort of put me off

but I'd like a full hight tool box behind the cab of a 130 so it's still a tipper

[kav]

I had a td5 ex utility that lasted over 200000 miles hard work and now have a tdci that was eon/western power. Pulls much better than td5 and quiet(ish).

I think its a useful set up for the type of work we do but sometimes wish I had a double cab for extra person.

The only issues I think they have over other landrover is the racking/rollershutters etc can get a bit rattly/squeaky!

Is that one from ex-mod. I got mine from them and a mate got a tipper. Seem really helpful with good warranty etc

[kav]

This is our tdci. It was wrapped in white but wasnt great. It was ment to be more orange but the wrap took the lacquer off and it went a bit red when it was blown over! only down side is people asking if it was a fire engine!!!