Land Rover Monthly

The magazine that covers all you need to know about your Land Rover. Every month our team of experts will bring you inspiring features on inspiring UK and overseas driving and adventures, stunning restorations, technical knowledge and how-to instructions, news, views and opinions on all things Land Rover, old and new!

Ah, hindsight…

Land Rover Monthly

Fun in the (Saharan) sun

Happy retirement

Navigating floodwater

Land Rover makes dealers most profit in 2023

LETTERS

YOUR PICTURES

PRODUCTS

Judgement Day approaches…

Back to the garage. Again

The price of Land Rover lovin'…

The working Defender market

Immobilised

Bone dry

Stocktake

BUY YOUR DREAM DEFENDER • Looking to bag yourself the most iconic Land Rover ever made? Read on…

SO MUCH CHOICE! • With a baffling number of wheelbase and body types on offer, picking the right one to suit your needs is vital

LET’S TALK WHEELBASE • Wheelbase choice is slightly less critical on the L663 model, thanks to its modern independent suspension and generous steering lock. The original is the one where you really need to choose wisely.

SET YOUR BUDGET

LET’S TALK ENGINES • What you plan to do with your Land Rover will play a big part in what you choose to power it

START THE SEARCH • Buying any vehicle in this day and age can seem like a minefield, so here’s our Top 10 Tips for avoiding pitfalls and getting the best deal

WHAT TO LOOK FOR • Forewarned is forearmed, and there are a few key things to look for when viewing a Defender that can save you heartache and expense down the line

THE TEST DRIVE • Looking is one thing, but to get a proper feel for how a Defender drives, you need to head out onto the road

GREAT UPGRADES • Improve your Defender with these highly recomended upgrades and accessories from Stinger, Composite Products and Exmoor Trim

Carbon Fibre Chequer Plates • FROM COMPOSITE PRODUCTS

Elevate your infotainment

TOP UPGRADES • Name an accessory and the chances are there will be a Defender with one fitted, such is the scope for modifying the vehicle. And while some may need a crop sprayer on the back of their 110, it won’t be for everyone – but there are a few upgrades that everyone will benefit from.

SPECIAL EDITIONS

OVERSEAS MODELS • As well as the special edition Defenders available in the UK and worldwide, numerous editions have been sold in specific overseas markets. Here are just a handful of those available and they’re worth looking out for if you’re really after something different.

NEW DEFENDER • Despite having a bewildering number of possible options for standard vehicles, buyers of the latest Defender have already been offered special editions in the UK and overseas.

IDENTITY CRISIS • When Matt Fisher set about building his ideal Defender, his must-haves were comfort, refinement and safety. So, naturally, he started with a Discovery…

LIVE EVERY THRILL… • …maximise your Land Rover’s performance and never miss the thrill of off-road explorations again!

MINIATURE MASTERPIECE • Airfix launched its new 107-inch pick-up last year; we find out how a life-sized example was used as the basis for the kit

CREATING AN AIRFIX MODEL

THE EASTNOR SAFARI • Geof Miller was responsible for organising a fascinating event for Land Rover engineers at Eastnor in 1966 that contributed significantly to the development of the Range Rover. We find out more…

FROM CONCERT HALL TO CAMERA • Previously a professional pianist, Bartek Kolaczkowski is now a photographer who travels Europe’s remote regions in his Disco 2

Jubilee Rally Duty • Dave Barker seeks out some...