The LRM Podcast

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.

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk.There'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 editorial@lrm.co.uk and we will endeavour to answer them. Enjoy the episode.

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

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode.

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

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk.As always, enjoy the episode, and please do drop your questions and feedback to the guys at editorial@lrm,co.uk

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk 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/

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk.Enjoy the episode.

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 editorial@lrm.co.uk and be sure to follow Land Rover Monthly on socials and sign up for the newsletters! Enjoy the episode.

In this week's episode, Martin makes a mess of the introduction, and Steve suggests we do an outtakes reel. What do you reckon?Martin's failed to drive his One Ten in to the office yet again, much to Steve's chagrin. His excuse? Wanting to listen to podcasts on his drive in, something that the old One Ten cannot yet offer.Steve shares some history on Urban Automotive, and reminisces about a breakdown he had in his Defender 90. Martin debates the pros and cons of TDV8-converted Discovery 3s, and happens upon more questionable projects on Marketplace.Martin humbly requests that you, the listener, sends in a question about Land Rovers. Or even a question not about Land Rovers – send it to editorial@lrm.co.uk.There's a new issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine in shops today – so go and get it!As always, we hugely appreciate your feedback and any ratings on your preferred streaming platforms, and of course on YouTube. Enjoy the episode.

In this episode, Martin and Steve are back on the salmon sofa putting the world to rights about all things Land Rover.Martin kicks off by putting a case forwards on the Discovery Sport, and Steve makes a good point about potentially getting spares and repairs bargains and putting them right.Steve has updates on his Ninety project, as next May's LRM Live looms, and he shares tales about trying to sell a family member's car using a popular car buying service.Martin reveals that he's started the world's most niche Facebook page, The Michelin XCL Appreciation Group, and the pair give some insights into the next issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine.As always, your ratings and reviews are always appreciated as are your questions – send them over to editorial@lrm.co.uk and we'll endeavour to answer them!

In this episode, Martin reports back from his time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the introduction he got to the Defender Trophy – and reveals why you can't enter it if you're in the UK.Steve's new bulkhead is back from the painters, and he's unsure if he likes the colour. Head to his socials (@steve_miller_automotive) and give him your thoughts.Martin discovers how much of a leap forward in ride comfort and drivability the coil-sprung utility Land Rovers were over their leaf-sprung brethren, and also how modifying a Land Rover is always a compromise.Product of the Week and Feature of the Week of course star, and there's tons more great Land Rover chat. Feel free to leave us a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform or leave a comment on YouTube, and send your questions or feedback to editorial@lrm.co.ukEnjoy the episode.

In this episode. Martin and Steve are joined by long-term Land Rover Monthly magazine contributor, Trevor Cuthbert.Trevor lifts the lid on how he got into Land Rovers, how he started his business offering re-chassis and restoration work, and his Series I that he hasn't seen for years.The trio chat about Trevor's favourite combinations of wheelbase, engine and gearbox, and he imparts the colour scheme and style that's become somewhat of a signature of his.Got questions or feedback? We love to hear it – please send any thoughts to editorial@lrm.co.uk and don't be shy about leaving a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.

In this week's episode, Martin is at Glencoyne Engineering – or Norfolk Garage as it's known in the pages of Land Rover Monthly magazine – having a chat with Richard Hall, the man behind the column so many readers love to get stuck into every month.As well as picking up an engine he's bought for his 1985 110, Martin quizzes Richard on his favourite modern upgrades for Series Land Rovers, has a look around the workshop that sees hundreds of Land Rover pass through its doors every year, and gets the inside scoop on what it's like to own and run an independent Land Rover specialist as a one-man operation.There's chat about how careful owners must be when seeking out technical information on the internet, an insight into Richard's recent purchase, an 88in Series III, and a look into his plans for the future as he relocates Norfolk Garage to a smaller operation in Lincolnshire. Don't worry though, he'll still be writing for Land Rover Monthly magazine.As always, your ratings and reviews are always appreciated, and so are your questions – send them to editorial@lrm.co.uk and we'll answer them on the podcast. Enjoy the episode.

In this episode, Steve Miller is back in the hot seat alongside Land Rover Monthly editor Martin Domoney to answer a plethora of listeners' questions! From which grease to use and where, to choosing between a Discovery 3 and 4, to how to protect your paint while greenlaning, there's been a big variety of queries flooding into our inbox, and the boys are keen to get your answers!Elsewhere, Martin and Steve build their ideal collection with £250,000 to spend and an empty shed. What would you choose? Let us know on editorial@lrm.co.uk and don't forget to keep your questions coming in.Martin reveals the plan for his 110, and Steve gets all excited about wiring. It's all going on!As always, please do send your feedback, leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform and if you want to get in touch send an email to editorial@lrm.co.uk – we love to hear from you. Enjoy the episode.

In the first ever live-recorded episode of The LRM Podcast, Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney and Steve Miller take to the infamous Salmon Sofa to chat to a roster of no less than six special guests inside the beer tent of the Billing Off Road Show.Kicking off with the confessions of TV's Jimmy De Ville, the guys chat adventures in the Pyrenees, unwittingly smashing up a Series I and the inspiration behind Jimmy's amazing design and fabrication work that makes overlanding in a Defender 90 doable.Next up is Defender Lexi, a name and face you may well be familiar with from her adventures on Instagram. Lexi talks getting pulled over by the police, her ever-growing collection of project Land Rovers and surviving the mud run at The Billing Off Road show – check out her socials @defender.lexiFinally for the Saturday, Mat Allcroft (aka Fitter Mat) brings with him his unique blend of wit and hatred for certain automotive engineers which you've no doubt seen him display across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – @matallcroft13 and @fitter.matSunday kicks off with an update from Defender Lexi – she fixes her Defender and then promptly breaks it again on the off-road course, but gets it together just in time to head home.Next onto the sofa, a man whose Defender 110 overlander has previously graced the cover of Land Rover Monthly, Jack Watson, aka @Boris_the_Defender. Jack explains the development of his 110 hard top camper, working with Land Rover-based companies and trying to go on adventures without his dog being sick on him.Zach Sheppard is next to grace the salmony goodness, also known as @scout_the_defender – he gives the lowdown on his very cool 90 that he's modified in a way that's very different to the 110 that he's seen with at events, most often on the Oak Ridge Engineering stand alongside Jack. He also imparts a geeky fact about different metallic black paints as used on Land Rovers...Finally, a YouTuber who's not afraid to show some of the struggles of working on Land Rovers, Dale Reubin joins the boys on the sofa. From inspiring Martin to try and retrim a seat to wresting a headlining, Dale's approach to sharing his DIY adventures is truly refreshing and it was a treat to meet him and get his take on the show and admire his colour co-ordinated trousers. Check out his work on YouTube and Instagram @DaleReubinThanks to everyone who came along to watch The LRM Podcast, and a special thank you to our special guests – we had an amazing weekend, and we hope you did too.As always, please do leave a little rating or review on your preferred streaming platform, and send any questions or feedback to editorial@lrm,co,uk – enjoy the episode.

In this episode of The LRM Podcast, Land Rover Monthly editor Martin Domoney sits down for a chat with Chris Turner from 4x4 Tyres to talk all things wheels.The pair delve into the history of wheel upgrades for Land Rovers including old favourites such as modular steels and white 8-spokes, and discuss what's come and gone as trends develop and go by the wayside over the decades.Chris explains how wheel sizes and offsets can have a huge effect on your Land Rover's looks and handling, and how these elements can change the vehicle's behaviour on and off-road.He imparts loads more wheel knowledge, including looking at how weight can be a big contributing factor to acceleration and fuel economy, and goes into the reasons for choosing steel wheels over alloy wheels and vice versa.As always, please do send your questions and feedback to editorial@lrm.co.uk – and leaving a rating or review really does help, so if you can spare a moment to do so we'd really appreciate it, Enjoy the episode!

In this episode of The LRM Podcast, editor Martin Domoney sits down with Dave Dineen, Director of Specialist Sales at Micheldever Tyre Services to chat about all things Land Rover tyres – coinciding with the August issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine hitting the shelves which includes an essential guide to wheels and tyres.Martin quizzes Dave on the history of tyres, how the market has changed for Land Rover tyres and what the future holds. What's the difference between a cross-ply and a radial? How does width affect off-road ability? All this and more in this informative chat.Please don't forget to send any questions you may have to editorial@lrm.co.uk, and feel free to leave a rating or review – we really do appreciate it. Enjoy the episode.

First of all, apologies for the background and wind noise on this one – as the title suggests, we're in Yorkshire on the side of a hill at the time of recording rather than on the salmon sofa.In this episode, Martin Domoney and Neil Watterson are teeing up for a day's greenlaning in North Yorkshire with Steve Miller, and who better to impart some valuable knowledge on the subject than Neil, a man who has driven more greenlanes than most people have had hot dinners.As well as the greenlaning chat, Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star, and of course we welcome your comments, questions and feedback – editorial@lrm.co.uk.Enjoy the episode.

In this week's episode, LRM Editor Martin Domoney and Publisher Steve Miller discuss their top "get you home" bodges, and how simple it can be to revive Land Rovers that have been languishing off the road for years.Steve busts out something rather special – the first ever issue of Land Rover Monthly, and the boys take a flick through to see what's changed in nearly 30 years of the magazine. A lot has, of course, but a few surprises remain the same.Jumping back into the present day, Feature of the Week and Product of the Week make an appearance, and the guys ask you for questions – drop us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – we love to hear your feedback and queries. Enjoy the episode!