The LRM Podcast

In this week's rather warm episode, Martin and Steve are joined once again by Greg King. The guys have been busy working on Steve's "not brown" Ninety project, and have taken an hour to sit and chat about what's been going on.Ex-JLR employee and engineer Greg King imparts some interesting knowledge on how the classic Defender was put together back in the day, including some methods used during assembly and how you can implement them in your own Defender rebuild.Elsewhere, the guys answer a listener's question on how to purchase a good secondhand Tdi engine for his 110 Tithonus, and debate why Steve has chosen the wrong engine for his project.As always, we love to get your questions and feedback, so drop us an email! You can send any correspondence to editorial@lrm,co,uk – we love to read them!

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back in the studio after quite some weeks away.There's a big update on Steve's 1985 90 build including body alignment and sourcing genuine parts, and another day in the diary to drive the project even further towards that all-important finishing line. Will the burgundy 90 make it to Fest? Only time will tell...Elsewhere, the boys recap a cracking day at the off-road course for the Big Land Rover Fest, including testing all different shapes and sizes of Land Rover on the course – everything from a £500 Freelander to a £100,000 Range Rover and plenty in between.Finally, Martin buys a new barbecue, and reports back on his adventures shopping for yet another Freelander 2. It's all go go go!As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so don't hesitate to send us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk. We love to get them! Enjoy the episode.

In this episode, Martin and Steve are back in the beer tent at LRM Live 2026 for another round of great guests on the Salmon Sofa!Simon from Powerful UK and Russ from Defender Defender are first up to talk old Land Rover problems vs. new Land Rover problems, and how the Defender L663 is becoming a big part of the enthusiast scene despite the parts availability challenges of owning one.The guys talk the logistics of the Ministry of Defence demobbing their entire Land Rover fleet and how the influx of Defenders coming on to the market will evolve and change the fantastic Land Rover culture that continues to thrive and grow. Which rival will get the new MOD contract?Nick Dimbleby returns to the Podcast to talk post-Himalayas life with his Freelander, and seeing the vast spread of Land Rover models throughout the LRM Live event. Steve questions Nick about when the legendary 100-inch wheelbase TEW might see the light of day at an LRM event soon.Haddow Hales-Lavercombe also joins us to talk factory-registered Land Rovers and his involvement with the CVC Register. Plus we get a first-hand account of what it's like to drive a 2.25 diesel Series III for hundreds of miles.Helen Tait Wright joints the boys on the sofa to talk about her experience following on from her Dakar adventure and what the build process was like behind Purdey, her Td5-powered 110.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions – send us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode!

In this week's episode LRM Editor, Martin Domoney, and Publisher, Steve Miller are gearing up for LRM Live at the Three Counties Showground at Malvern.They run through the arena attractions that will be keeping you all entertained over the weekend of 16-17 May, and hint at some of the other great Land Rover goodness that's going to take over the showground this weekend.There's still time to book your tickets ahead of the weekend and save money – https://www.landrovermonthly.co.uk/information/lrmliveIn other news, Martin contemplates his next project, Steve gets ready to thrash out a load of jobs on his Ninety and a buzzard attack is witnessed.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions – send us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode.

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve mull over the idea of replacing Steve's 300Tdi engine that's currently in his project 90 with a V8. The right thing to do, or an expensive delay to further stall the project?It's the Gaydon Land Rover Show this weekend at the British Motor Museum, and the boys are here to tell you all about what you can expect. Grab your tickets from https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/gaydon-land-rover-showElsewhere, there's listeners' questions on a plethora of subjects including fitting a Rover V8 into a 86in Series I and which models of Land Rover that fly under the radar of the usual choices including Discovery 3 4.4 and Evoque Si4.As always, thanks for listening and send any feedback, queries, comments or questions to editorial@lrm.co.uk – we love to get them!

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve convene on the Salmon Sofa to talk about what's been going on in their Land Rover weeks. Steve's Ninety project tub is ready to go on, and Martin's Tdi-converted 110 has a shiny new exhaust.Steve shares the exciting news of a new angle grinder, and the pair discuss how the prices of certain tools seem to have escaped the clutches of inflation.The guys then get into the big topic – how to not get ripped off when shopping for your dream Land Rover. From detective work you can do on the internet for free to what to look for when the seller is in front of you, Martin and Steve impart some experience and knowledge to ensure that your hard-earned cash isn't wasted next time you go shopping.Enjoy the episode, and as always feel free to send your feedback or questions to editorial@lrm.co.uk – we love to see it.

In this week's podcast, Martin and Steve are back on the Salmon Sofa to discuss a busy couple of weeks – from the Practical Classics Restoration Show at the NEC to the Freelander EV launch and announcement that Gerry McGovern has actually left JLR (for real this time).The boys discuss their excursion to Surrey 4x4 Tours and Training to get their Lantra qualifications to drive off-road – many thanks to Gareth Jex for his fantastic training on the day – keep an eye out in Land Rover Monthly Magazine for an upcoming article.You turned up in droves to the Newbury Autojumble, and the guys share their stories of the day. Thanks so much to everyone that came to buy. sell and chill. it was great to see you.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so send an email to editorial@lrm.co.uk with any comments or queries, and a little rating or review on your preferred streaming platform means a lot to us. Enjoy the episode.

In this episode, it's just Martin and Steve back on the salmon sofa to answer a plethora of listeners' questions from all around the world!Steve buys an endoscope to help fit his chassis wiring loom, Martin gets a new torque wrench and there's exciting news on all the brilliant Land Rover Monthly events coming up over the coming months.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions – send an email to us on editorial@lrm.co.uk or leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back on the Salmon Sofa to answer some listener correspondence and answer some of your questions.The pair reveal plans to drag an old Discovery 2 out of a hedge and breathe new life into it with their friend Ian from Howden Classic, so keep an eye on the magazine and the LRM YouTube channel for some excellent upcoming revival content.Steve explains how selling his beloved Jaaaaag took longer than he expected, and hints at a potential change in his Land Rover fleet.Martin ponders a new daily driver and concludes nothing, and there's a plethora of listeners' questions to answer, so stay tuned!As always, we love to get your feedback on the podcast and really enjoy answering your questions, so get them in to us at editorial@lrm.co.uk and please do leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform – we really appreciate it. Enjoy the episode.

In this very special episode, Martin and Steve are joined by world renowned Land Rover photographer, enthusiast, LRM contributor and all-round nice chap Nick Dimbleby for the low-down on his recent adventure across the Himalayas in his newly-acquired Freelander 1.Nick tells the boys all about how he came to buy his Borrego Yellow beauty, what it needed to get ready for its big adventure to India and how the trip went itself, from bustling city streets to steep off-road climbs and getting a bit hot under the collar thanks to a cracked coolant header tank.Nick's epic adventure piece can be found in the March 2026 issue of Land Rover Monthly, so don't miss it – the driving and scenery have to be seen to be truly appreciated.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so why not drop us a line on editorial@lrm.co.uk and leave us a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjiy the episode.

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk and please do leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform – it makes a big difference and we really appreciate it.

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk – we love to hear from you.Enjoy the episode.

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 editorial@lrm.co.ukSteve 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 editorial@lrm.co.uk or leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.