The LRM Podcast

by Land Rover Monthly

Season 1

The Big Land Rover Fest off-road testing, dodgy dealers and a 90 build update

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.

S1 · E107

Jun 10, 2026

1:02:26

50+ years of engine conversions: an hour with Motor & Diesel Engineering

In this week's episode, Land Rover Monthly editor Martin Domoney grabs an hour with Ben Barker at Motor and Diesel Engineering. From the very early days of Perkins diesel converting classic Range Rovers to developing the latest complete drop-in conversion kits for all manner of Land Rover including fitting ULEZ-compliant petrol engines into Defenders. Ben mentions his early Land Rover One Ten County Station Wagon, which may well be giving its 2.25 petrol four-cylinder for rather more modern power, while the mods will remain fully reversible. The 300Tdi gets some serious upgrades at Motor and Diesel, with one of their most popular conversions being a conversion to 2.8 litres – more power and torque especially when combined with one of M&D's variable nozzle turbochargers. Ben is also quick to sing the praises of his Discovery 4 – on 170,000 miles on its original engine and driven hard every day, despite needing yet another park brake module... As always, we love to hear your stories and get your feedback and questions – send us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – and enjoy the episode.

S1 · E106

Jun 3, 2026

57:47

Beer Tent Special Pt2! (Powerful UK, Defender Defender, Nick Dimbleby, Haddow Hales-Lavercombe & Helen Tait Wright)

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!

S1 · E105

May 27, 2026

53:50

Meeting the next generation at LRM Live! (Beer tent special Pt1)

In this week's episode, Martin Domoney and Steve Miller take to the stage in the beer tent at LRM Live! The boys are joined by a 9-year-old fan, Ted, who talks to the guys about his ideal Land Rover, his favourite part of the show and how he's trying to persuade his parents to buy a Discovery 2. Later in the episode, the boys hint at potential winners of the LRM Awards, sponsored by 4x4 Tyres, and disclose what goes into the makings of a magazine cover car. Land Rover Monthly magazine Sub Editor, Brett Fraser, is over from Australia and joins the boys for a chat, and Greg King also hops on the sofa for a yarn following a crushing Carkhana defeat. Thank you to everyone who joined us at LRM Live 2026 – we had a fantastic weekend, and hope you did too. See you at The Big Land Rover Fest in July! As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so please send us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk Enjoy the episode.

S1 · E104

May 20, 2026

56:49

LRM Live is THIS WEEKEND! Arena attractions, awards, original Land Rovers and buzzards

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/lrmlive In 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.

S1 · E103

May 13, 2026

57:00

LRM Live traders announced! Plus great UK adventures, Discovery Safari saved and Lightweight trivia

In this week's episode, Martin joins Land Rover Life editor Neil Watterson as he prepares his Land Rovers for the trip to LRM Live on 16-17 May – less than 2 weeks away! Neil hints at the winching demos he has planned for the LRM Live arena, and tells us about the Discovery 1 Safari that he has recommissioned for the road. What do you know about Lightweights? Neil also tells Martin all about the differences and details that set them apart from the standard Series III Land Rovers. Finally, Martin runs through the list of confirmed traders that will be joining us at the Three Counties Showground at Malvern on the 16-17 May. Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.landrovermonthly.co.uk/information/lrmlive As always, we love to get your questions and feedback – send an email to editorial@lrm.co.uk if you've got something to say! Enjoy the episode.

S1 · E102

May 6, 2026

1:01:29

The Gaydon Land Rover Show is this weekend! And is V8-converting a Series I sacrilege?

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-show Elsewhere, 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!

S1 · E101

Apr 29, 2026

1:06:14

It's the 100th LRM Podcast! Ripon report, world record Land Rover pull, minimalist camping and full magazine tour

In this very special episode, Martin and Steve are celebrating fitting Steve's freshly-painted body tub to his Defender 90's chassis.... and 100 episodes of The LRM Podcast! As well as a project update, the boys delve into the new issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine, which is on sale in shops now, and give some background into the workings of the magazine and the events that LRM runs. The boys reminisce about a record Ripon Autojumble, and debate whether to take absolutely everything or as little as possible when out camping. As always, we thank every single one of you for listening to the podcast, reading Land Rover Monthly and keeping up with happenings on socials and on The LRM YouTube channel. Send any feedback or questions to editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode.

S1 · E100

Apr 22, 2026

1:25:07

How to avoid getting ripped off when buying a Land Rover, angle grinder inflation and The Crusty Sport

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.

S1 · E99

Apr 15, 2026

1:08:13

Tackling a restoration, Land Rover dogs and diff pinion oil seals

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back on the Salmon Sofa to answer your questions – and this week they're decidedly restoration-based. From deciding how far to go on a rebuild, which elements to tackle first, how to preserve metalwork and loads more, buckle up for an hour (or thereabouts) of Land Rover chat. As always we love to get your feedback and questions, so send any comments or queries over to editorial@lrm.co.uk and you could get yours read out on The LRM Podcast. Enjoy the episode.

S1 · E98

Apr 8, 2026

1:04:20

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