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Episodes (114)
Behind the scenes of @LandRoversofLondon
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are joined by the man behind Land Rovers of London, James Arman,James opens up about his own Defender 90 that he's daily driven for 13 years, and explains the ins and outs of owning a Land Rover in the capital, from turning heads on Sloane Street to paying for ULEZ and everything in between.There's talk about how the hugely popular Land Rovers of London meets are held and how they have grown, and James hints at his plans for the future.He also talks about his work at Collecting Cars, exploring some of the huge results Land Rovers have made at auction and offering some predictions on what might be up-and-coming in the next few years.Check out James' Instagram @landroversoflondonAs always, we love to get your questions and feedback – email us on [email protected] and please do leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform – it makes a big difference and we really appreciate it.
Celebrating an icon: Defender, 10 years on (feat. Greg King and Ian Arthur)
In this very special episode, Martin and Steve are joined by LRM contributor Greg King and friend of LRM, Ian Arthur from Howden Classic, sponsor of our Autojumble and LRM Live events.In a look back at how the Land Rover scene has changed since the mighty L316 Defender went out of production 10 years ago, ex-employee of Land Rover, Greg King imparts some touching moments from the final day of the factory, and Steve Miller shares his thoughts on how the day played out ten years on.Ian Arthur explains how his Defender 110 Station Wagon is an irreplaceable part of his family, and how it recently escaped the salvage yard after using a Mercedes as a crumple zone.The guys also share what Defenders mean to them, how they first came into real contact with this iconic model all those years ago and how they've become ingrained in their lives to this day.The movement of Defenders from an off-road toy or workhorse has changed how the Land Rover scene looks for ever. But the future looks bright!As always, we love to get your feedback and questions – send them to [email protected] and leave us a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.
Defender Dakar victory, buying modified Land Rovers and no oil pressure
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve talk Dakar following Defender's excellent result in the Stock class at the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia and the huge positive effect the result has had for owners of all ages of Land Rover.Martin explains his 200Tdi conversion woes – the engine he's spent the last few months fitting has no oil pressure when warm, and the issue he's found is worst-case scenario.There's a trio of listener's questions, Feature of the Week and Product of the Week – send any questions or feedback to [email protected] – we love to hear from you.Enjoy the episode.
Drew Wright on modified Series, winch challenges, acoustic matting and flammable P38s
In this week's episode, Martin is at Wright Off Road HQ to chat to Drew Wright about all things motorsport, starting with a look around his very cool 88-inch Series challenge truck which is decked out with portal axles, competition winches, Super Swamper Bogger tyres and loads more trick kit that made it competitive in the winch challenge scene – much to the chagrin of owners of newer coil-sprung machines.Drew also imparts his knowledge on his acoustic matting systems, and how the idea of fitting heavy matting to utility Land Rovers makes a big difference to noise levels inside the cab.There's a journey through Drew's Land Rover history, including a Range Rover P38 fire, and a rusty Range Rover L322 which he's considering reviving.As always, we love to get your reviews and feedback – send an email to [email protected] or leave a review on your preferred streaming platform. As always, enjoy the episode.
200Tdi conversion finished, a big sign and Defender's been out of production for 10 years
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back on the Salmon Sofa to waffle on about Land Rovers. Martin has finished his One Ten's 200Tdi engine conversion, and is keen to test it.He's also gone and picked up a piece of Land Rover memorabilia that has been living with a friend for over 12 years, and is very happy to have it back. Got any cool Land Rover shed decorations? Send us an email on [email protected] wonders about the best way to wire up his Penman trailer's lights to finally get rid of the trailer board off the back, and the pair discuss the possibility of a road trip to Norway this year.Thanks as always for listening – we love to get your feedback, so either drop us a line on [email protected] or leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.
Strata Florida on road tyres, ratcheting breaker bars and a Happy New Year
In this week's podcast, the boys are in Martin's kitchen to chat all things Land Rover, cheese board, fig roll and Yorkshire pudding.With the festive food chat out of the way, Martin reports on his trip to Wales in the Discovery XXXV (on Pirelli Scorpion road tyres...) and it's all good news.There's also speculation on why Ingenium engines fail in some models more than others, and a project update to enjoy.As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and if you could take a minute to leave a rating or review, we'd really appreciate it. Happy New Year!
Land Rover Spotting in the Discovery XXXV
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are heading back to Newbury to pick up Steve's Defender 90 from AllMakes where it's had some repairs after blazing trails at Newbury Showground for the brand-new Big Land Rover Fest.The pair talk modern refinement vs. annoying technology, the styling of the current range and of course keep an eye out for any Green Oval gems along the way – and the roads do not disappoint!From all of us here at LRM, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We built an off-road course for LRM Fest! Plus – garaging your Land Rover for Winter?
In this episode, Martin and Steve recap on last week's important work – building the off-road course for LRM Fest! Martin's Series III picks up some "character", and Steve's 90 liked Newbury so much that it's still there.Elsewhere, the boys discuss galvanised chassis care, and debate whether Land Rovers should be used throughout winter or tucked away for the colder months – a subject that's sure to divide opinion!Feature of the Week and Product of the Week are back, and there's exciting news for L322 owners.As always we love to get your feedback and questions – email [email protected] and you could get your question answered on the podcast or star in the mag! Enjoy the episode.
Hits and misses of Gerry McGovern, vintage tools and more – live from Premier Inn
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve dive into the topic that's been on everyone's lips for the last couple of weeks – the departure of Gerry McGovern from JLR.The pair look at some of the big hits of his career with the brand, and wonder what shape the company would have been in without his influence on design.There's also some cracking Listeners' Questions and feedback from the hotel the boys are staying in ahead of Chris McCormack from Oak Ridge Engineering's 40th birthday. Happy Birthday Chris!As always we love to get your questions, feedback and ratings – please leave a little review on your preferred streaming platform, or send us anything you like (within reason) to [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
Fitter Mat on stealing alternators, black smoke, Instagram and your unpopular Land Rover opinions
In this episode, Martin and Steve are joined by Mat Allcroft – AKA Fitter Mat – to react to your unpopular Land Rover opinions.Is the Isuzu Trooper better than a Discovery 300Tdi? Do you need mud-terrains to do the NC500? Can Defenders actually be made good to drive? Is the Grenadier the Defender Land Rover should have made? Okay, we all know the answer to the last one, but there's lots of other unpopular opinions crammed into this episode of The LRM Podcast.The latest issue of Land Rover Monthly is on sale today! As well as Fitter Mat's guest column it's packed with other great, fresh Land Rover content – and you'll also get Land Rover Life, and a stunning 2026 calendar! Get yours today or hit the link and subscribe: https://www.landrovermonthly.co.uk/store/subscriptions/land-rover-monthly/
Sniffing Land Rovers, Discovery 5 on test, PCP and the value of detailing
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back on the Salmon Sofa for a good old yarn about Land Rovers and what's gone on in their weeks.Steve is back from the NEC Classic Car Show (we're late to the party, we know) and has lots of auction results to talk about, including the world's most expensive Freelander.The pair give a preview on next year's events, including the British Restoration hall at the Malvern Autojumble event at Malvern in February, and wax lyrical about the huge boost a couple of hours cleaning can give to your Land Rover's cabin.Steve has had a Discovery 5 for the week, and has plenty to say about it – including playing a guessing game on how much each optional extra costs.As always we love to get your feedback and answer your questions – drop us an email on [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
Mr Hewes talks transfer boxes, tank restoration, OM606s and mechanical sympathy
In this week's episode, Martin is on location for a Land Rover Monthly magazine photoshoot in deepest Leicestershire, with military vehicle restorers and owners of many interesting Land Rovers, Joe Hewes and Jack Westaway from the Mr Hewes YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mrhewesKicking off with Jack's preference for Discoverys over Defenders and his recipe for the perfect Disco 2, the boys also explain why only some of the Land Rovers that were meant to be included in the photoshoot were actually driveable on the day.Joe talks us through his main Land Rover, an ex-utilities 2012 Defender 110, and the Mercedes OM606 engine conversion that he had done in collaboration with Luke Dale at DieselPumpUK.There's also a bit of background about the success of the Mr Hewes YouTube channel, in which the guys revive and restore military vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and the challenges they face along the way. You can expect to see the full story in the February issue of LRM magazine.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so drop us an email on [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
LRM FEST 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT! Plus dealing with oil leaks and the future of Discovery
You read it right! LRM is proud to announce a brand-new event for 2026 – The Big Land Rover Fest! Join the guys at Newbury Showground for an awesome weekend packed with top music, bushcraft and cooking demos, tons of trade, club stands and the most immaculate festival vibes. Keep an eye on The LRM Socials, Land Rover Monthly magazine, the LRM YouTube channel and right here on The LRM Podcast for the latest news.Elsewhere in this episode, Martin and Steve are in the bad books with a Canadian listener's other half, and they answer a question about putting bodywork electrolysis right.Martin has been sealing up his 200Tdi using modern technology, and Steve has been battling his new-to-him Defender wings.Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star, and there's loads of other incidental Land Rover chat.Got a question or some feedback? Drop us a line on [email protected] or leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.
Adam Wormleighton on everything Range Rover, a D4 breakdown and evacuating cheese
In this episode, Martin and Steve are joined by Adam Wormleighton (@adamtwrm) to chat Range Rover L322s and everything to do with them. From the finest era of the model to how it compares to the later L405 and L460 eras.Adam's brought with him a Land Rover dealer Autobiography book, which is a source of much excitement to Martin and Steve. A total thing of beauty – check out a few snaps of it on socials.Adam relays his experience of shopping for a Range Rover, suffering many discount used car lots with slightly dishonest ads, before finding a real gem in the used Range Rover world, where he bought his lovely example from.There's chat about Adam's recent holiday, and the untimely breakdown of his Discovery 4... as well as his history with Land Rovers and other recent projects that he's taken care of, and a quick tip for making NATO green a bit more show-ready.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions – email [email protected] and please do leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.
Reputable specialists, Defender vs. Discovery 2 and the final Autojumble of 2025
In this week's episode, the boys are live from Steve's garage to report on their weekends at the LRM Autojumble and Scale 4x4 Nationals.Steve buys some new front wings for his Ninety project from Malvern, and reports the presence of plenty of rare and obscure parts that don't generally come to market, Keep an eye on landrovermonthly.co.uk and on the LRM socials for next year's Autojumble and event dates.Martin warns of some insider tricks of the trade regarding upselling at garages, and washes his hands of an unnecessary brake job on Steve's Jaaaaag.A listener's question reveals that newcomers to the Land Rover scenes are still plentiful, and there's never been a better time to get into Land Rovers.As always, send your feedback and questions to [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
Land Rover logic, a bad week for engines and What's in the Auction?
In this episode, Martin and Steve are back on the fabled Salmon Sofa for another hour of Land Rover-related waffle.Martin pulls the engine out of his 110, Steve spends £3,000 on his Jaguar (and it's still not right) and the boys take a peek at the next Anglia Car Auctions Classic catalogue.Is one Land Rover truly the best way of living your life, or is multiple vehicles the way forward?Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star of course, and be sure to grab a subscription to Land Rover Monthly Magazine so you don't miss out on any of the action!
Ripon Autojumble report, tax exemption rumours and long-term Land Rover ownership
In this week's episode, the guys are recording over the internet – so please excuse any audio quality issues.Steve is fresh back from the LRM Ripon Autojumble, and he's seen some cracking Land Rovers on his travels. Martin is corrected on the V6 petrol Discovery 3 he spotted by a YouTube commenter, and Steve brings us up to speed on the maintenance of one of his non-Land Rover vehicles.Martin brings up a subject no-one wants to hear about – the rumour of potential for classic vehicles to be charged vehicle excise duty again (absolutely unconfirmed).L322 chat is back, and Harry Metcalfe's Series I is spotted entered into the auction at the Classic and Restoration Show at the NEC.
Rare Land Rover loot, disappointing degreaser and a new issue of Land Rover Monthly out today
In this week's episode, Martin is back from holiday and has been Land Rover spotting on a Greek island, including an unusual petrol V6 Discovery 3 and extreme off-road Defender 90.The pair chat about rare Land Rover parts that they've seen for sale recently at LRM Autojumble events, and on eBay and Marketplace.Steve has been driving up and down the country, and is pleased to get back into his 2002 Defender 90 from the modern van that he's been spending many miles in.The boys discuss bluetooth speakers in Land Rovers – got a recommendation? We'd love to hear it (and of course your feedback) at [email protected]'s chat about the new December issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine, that goes on sale now, and Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star after a short hiatus.As always, we love to hear your feedback and answer your questions – send them over to [email protected] and we will endeavour to answer them. Enjoy the episode.
Land Rover Life's Vicky Turner on Series road trips, epic Land Rover fails and 110DC redemption
In this episode, Martin Domoney and Steve Miller are joined by Land Rover Life contributor and intrepid Series explorer, Vicky Turner.Vicky recounts her epic adventure around the Outer Hebrides in her Series IIA Searle Safari Sleeper, and some slight carburettor issues in the following weeks.Her refreshingly honest approach to Land Rover maintenance and upgrades will resonate with many listeners, and why her Marine Blue 88" is the perfect stealth camper.The guys debate a listener's response to the recent slating of Defender 110 double-cabs, and of course Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star.Got questions or feedback? Send them to [email protected] or leave a rating on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode!
Rallying the Dakar Classic with Helen Tait Wright and Marcella Kirk
In this week's episode, Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney meets up with Land Rover Life's Helen Tait Wright and Marcella Kirk to talk all things rallying.Starting with how their new One Ten came into their lives, Helen and Marcella talk building a rally Land Rover, regulations, the terrain, navigation and getting stuck in the sand.Sorry for the audio on this one, we were recording right next to the arena!Don't forget to drop us a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform, and send any questions for the guys to [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
45 years of Camel Trophy, lower dashboard bargains and 110 double cab slander
In this week's episode, Martin has been to the Camel Trophy 45th Anniversary celebrations at Eastnor Castle, putting Hotel Freelander to good use in the wind and the rain.Steve has been dry-fitting panels on his project 90, and Martin persuades him that he needs an impact gun to speed up all his workshop tasks. The pair talk air compressors, and how Steve's faulty one can be repurposed to be used as a security device.The guys have an amazing magazine subscription deal for you, so head to landrovermonthly.co.uk and check it out! Feature of the Week and Product of the Week are ready to tempt you in the episode.Don't forget to send your feedback and questions to [email protected] and leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform – we really appreciate it.
First night in a roof tent, extreme oil leaks and a new issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine
In this week's episode, Martin reports back on his first night away in his Vickywood Small Willow 140 roof tent, and it's good news!Martin also explains his rationale behind not changing the timing belt on his One Ten's engine, and reveals a significant development in the 1985 Land Rover's future.The guys revisit a Work in Progress that appeared in the magazine back in 2023, and prove that just one Land Rover is never enough...Steve contemplates his spare wheel carrier situation, in conjunction with a side-hinging tailgate. Would you drill into fresh bodywork to fit accessories?In other news, the guys discuss the most overrated non-Land Rover classic cars, and throw around the idea of an LRM Podcast and Subscriber pub meet. Keen? Register your interest at [email protected] always, enjoy the episode, and please do drop your questions and feedback to the guys at editorial@lrm,co.uk
DVLA shake-up, the best generation of every model and living in your Land Rover
In this episode, Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney and Steve Miller sit down and try to make sense of the new guidelines from the DVLA that were released recently. What do you think – is it a step in the right direction, or an invite for misinterpretation?The pair also discuss the very best looking Land Rovers from every model range – Series, Defender, Discovery, Range Rover and Freelander.Feature of the Week and Product of the Week make a return, and Steve gives an update on his Ninety project.As always, we love to hear your feedback and receive your questions – you can get in touch with us on [email protected] and be sure to follow us on socials to see what we're up to.You can buy Land Rover Monthly magazine in all good newsagents and supermarkets, or you can save money and subscribe – https://www.landrovermonthly.co.uk/store/subscriptions/land-rover-monthly/
Building a workshop, the £175k Range Rover and are old Land Rovers the future?
In this episode, Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney and Steve Miller are on location in Steve's garage as they make some progress on his 1985 Ninety restoration.Taking a break from fitting the new Pheonix Automotive rear tub to Steve's galvanised Richards chassis, the boys take a pew for a cup of coffee and a slice of Yorkshire brack to chat about what they are up to.Martin explains his week, including advertising his 110 for a grand total of 40 minutes before changing his mind, and Steve has been to a local car show where he spotted some tasty Land Rovers including a Corvette-powered sleeper.Steve contemplates 101 Forward Control ownership, and admits that even he isn't immune to the lure of the mighty Range Rover L322.Please leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform, it really does make a difference! And of course send your questions and feedback to [email protected] the episode.
ACA Classic auction preview, running on 3 cylinders and a roof tent paradox
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are fresh back from the York Land Rover Show, and one of the boys' journey back was more seamless than the other.A listener gets in touch about a rare Searle Carawagon camper that they spotted in York while taking advantage of Steve's favourite camping spot, and Martin makes a total mess of pronouncing his name.Steve spots a Land Rover from a train, and discusses the delightful sounds of a Td5 engine – who needs a radio anyway?The boys also take a look at the Anglia Car Auctions Classic catalogue, and highlight some of the fine Land Rovers and Range Rovers on offer at the end of August, including a Range Rover Sport Autobiography with less than 10,000 miles on the clock. And perhaps one to avoid....Martin ask the listeners a roof tent-related question, and of course asks you for yours – send your questions and feedback to [email protected] and be sure to follow Land Rover Monthly on socials and sign up for the newsletters! Enjoy the episode.