How to use the Land Rover diff lock in snow & ice
I have had a lot of questions recently about the use of the diff lock in snowy conditions. The simple answer is yes - use it! If you are driving on snow and ice and you think you are likely…
Land Rover Off Road Modifications: Snorkel
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be looking at various Land Rover off road modifications, from snorkels to suspension, and winches to roof racks. So to kick start it today, here is the low down on a snorkel…
Which Land Rover to take off roading? Discovery 1 & 2
200Tdi Discoverys are cheap - very cheap! They combine the off road ability of a Defender with the interior comforts of a car. The only problem is they rust, which is part of the reason early ones are so cheap.…
Snow and Ice Driving Tips
As you can't fail to have noticed, the UK has had the worst snowfall for nearly 20 years. When the snow fall's every 4x4 driver gets excited, and i am no exception. But snow and ice is slippery, treacherously so,…
Which Land Rover to take off roading? Range Rover Sport
Although it shares the same running gear as the Discovery 3, the Range Rover Sport isn't quite such a good choice for off roading! Its less about the abilities of the Sport, but more about the vehicle as a whole.…
Which Land Rover to take off roading? Freelander 1
Always an underrated performer, the Freelander 1 is actually very good off road. You'll need to take into account its lack of ground clearance, but then these days you have to do that with any vehicle with tyres smaller than…
Photos: Fitting new front brake pipes to a Land Rover Defender
At the end of last year, the Land Rover was off the road for a while as a brake pipe burst. It was caused by corrosion, that hadn't been picked up by the MOT man a few months earlier! The…
Land Rover Essentials: Food and Drink
A well equipped overland expedition will turn your Land Rover into a home from hone, with most likely a built in gas cooker, sink, fridge, water tank and all manner of cupboards for securely storing cutlery, crockery, food and drink.…
