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Join Land Rover Monthly's Martin Domoney and Steve Miller for The LRM Podcast – an hour (or thereabouts) of chat about all things Land Rover.
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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, Martin is in a beer garden with Ian Arthur from Howden Classic, having just dragged a forlorn Discovery 2 from its resting place in a field.As the two enjoy a crisp cider (joined by many seagulls) they talk about the Discovery in question, and how the deciding factors on what makes a viable project vehicle have changed from a sound chassis to making sure all the hard-to-find parts are there and the interior and bodywork are as tidy as possible.Martin has a moment of tyre snobbery, and Ian ponders the future of the freshly-rescued Discovery. Be sure to check out Ian's podcast too – A Pint of Petrol.As always, we love to get your feedback and answer your questions – send an email to us on editorial@lrm,co.uk and leave us a review or rating on your preferred streaming platform. 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 joined on the salmon sofa by Jon Masters from Masters Classic Land Rovers.From cutting his teeth on early Discoverys and developing a taste for Camel Trophy Land Rovers and now Defender Wolfs from Withams SV, Jon's collection has grown and diversified from humble beginnings to one of the most enviable in the country.A self-taught restorer, Jon talks to the boys about his 80-inch Series I, brace of genuine Camel Trophy event vehicles and the Land Rover addiction that doesn't just affect him, but his dad and brother too.The next big project for Jon is a Camel Trophy Ninety, which is thankfully mostly complete – follow Jon on Instagram @g_wac_jon95 As always, we love to get your questions and feedback – drop us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – and leave a review or rating 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 week's episode, Martin and Steve are joined once again by Land Rover photographer, author and LRM contributor, Nick Dimbleby.The guys get straight in to how Nick came to be where he is today, following having his first book published at the tender age of just 13!There's chat about Nick's collection of Land Rovers, including Martin and Steve's personal favourite and long-term magazine project vehicle, TEW the 100-inch hybrid, and Nick imparts some information about his rare-spec Discovery 3.Nick talks about the projects he has on the go, including some very interesting classic Range Rovers, and the guys even momentarily discuss premium hatchbacks.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions – send them to editorial@lrm.co.uk and in the meantime, 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 podcast, Martin and Steve are fresh back from the LRM Malvern Autojumble and have plenty to say about the day.As some of you may have seen, we had a special guest along in the form of Henry Cole who was doing some selling of his own automobilia for the Junk and Disorderly TV programme.Elsewhere, the boys answer a ream of listeners' questions, and Feature of the Week and Product of the Week of course star.As always, we love to hear your feedback and answer your questions – you can get in touch with the guys at editorial@lrm.co.uk or leave a review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy 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 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 editorial@lrm.co.uk and leave us a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.
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 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 editoral@lrm.co.uk or leave a review on your preferred streaming platform. As always, 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.
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!
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!
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 editorial@lrm.co.uk and you could get your question answered on the podcast or star in the mag! Enjoy the episode.
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 editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode.
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/
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 editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode.
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 editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode.
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