We recently got a new to us 2023 X-Dynamic P400 with 76K kms on it, and it’s been great so far.
My only gripe has been how the left side of the drivers seat cushion (grained leather and Robustec) seems to already be flattening down, like the edge padding has broken down quite a bit, so much so that at times it feels like you’re sliding to the left while sitting on a slight angle. It’s a fairly narrow cockpit for me regardless (I’m 6’4) so my left leg touches the door, but I find myself having to adjust how I’m sitting to compensate. It’s not awful, just sort of annoying.

Has anyone dealt with this same issue? And is it possible to get a new seat cushion installed, or is that a whole nightmare to deal with?

Happy to join the Mod team if that helps.

I am sure this has been asked in here a number of different times but I am currently in the market for a new car as the wife and I just had a baby so its time to retire my IS500(sad). I have been doing some research and am very drawn to the newer defenders. I am currently looking at 2025 models sub 10K miles as I have heard owning outside of the original manufacturers warranty can be an issue. Any opinions good or bad would be much appreciated before I spend 60k+ on this car. Thanks in advance!

I know most people on this page don’t like the new platform, but has anyone driven both of these? I believe the P525 has a stiffer suspension and a bout 20 more HP. If you had to choose one of these, which would you go with and why? The used P525’s are similarly priced to the P500s. Thanks in advance.

Pic of my first camping trip :D

Im planning on purchasing an ex mod 1987 D90 truck cab For around 19,000 euros with the stock 12J engine Would u guys think im getting my
money's worth?

Howdy folks.

I finally got my dream truck. 1995 300TDI 110, I bought it from a fella in Spain and I am trying to find what brand roof rack this is. I’ve been unable to find much about it, other than it may be Spanish (duh).

Anyone have the same rack ?

Hi everyone! kind of desperate and this is a new account Im in my 20s and Im located in the Philippines and Im planning on purchasing an ex-mod 12J defender d90 single cab truck.

The price on it is rather high at around 1,350,000 php so around 21,000 dollars, or 19,000 euros

It still has the original 12J the interior needs work and upholstery but the engine seems good, the chassis, and bulk head have some signs of metal fatigue but not so much to worry about

d90s are quite expensive here and the market is very small I would just like to ask If u thunk the value would be good and retained knowing its a 1986 model

Since I could not find a definitive answer anywhere on the internet, so I thought I would share.

I used the Just Campers VW roof rack clamps.

They are slightly too angled, so that the nut will not go on, but if you have a vice then just putting the bolt section into the vice and tightening, so that the first bend is slightly straightened, is very easy, there was no sign of any risk of damage, and every one was identical just by placing it in the vice and tightening against the bolt once.

So, definitively, these work.

Of course I needed 12, which is £72, plus p&P, washers and nuts, but I replaced my roof light seals and removed my old and fitted my new roof rack in about 4 hours.

Anyone know who sells this roof rack? Been searching for a while now.

Hi! I recently launched a blog about travelling Europe in a 1987 Defender, mountain biking, camping and all the mishaps that come with it. I'd love any feedback!

My long term dream is to get a post in Land Rover mag so i would really love feedback :) Thanks all!

This is happening to my Land Rover Defender 90. Any thoughts on what might be happening? Much appreciated!

Anyone know where I can source the techno style fabric by the roll? Exmoor Trim do a re-trim kit for the 60/40 second row bench seat but seems over priced at £426…!

Thought you guys might appreciate. Bit of a family emergency this weekend so took the scenic route back to my place and avoided holiday traffic in the process.

Did the New York to Las Vegas rally for my 40th. We built a 2010 vehicle onto a 1984 chassis to import it (yes I know very naughty). Long range tanks, 2.4 puma tuned to 180bhp.

Looking for advice on an M57 conversion. I've taken my 200tdi as far as I care to (HE221, fuel pump and big intercooler etc.) and it's still incredibly underpowered for towing.

I've been offered an M57 for free, which is obviously very tempting. The issue I have is that I have an upgraded Ashcroft R380 stumpy and transfer box currently fitted to my 200 that has done about 1,000 miles. I obviously would prefer not to have to buy another gearbox because this free conversion has suddenly become a £3k conversion.

The engine already has the R380 adapter fitted.

Everything I can see online uses the 300 R380 box. Can anyone tell me why I can't use a stumpy box? Has anyone used a stumpy box?