This season the defender is currently shod with a set of new set of Michelin XZL 7.50 x16 tyres fitted upon a set of black LR discovery rims.

The are rather skinny looking compared to the Anacondas on spoked rims, but are tough, hard wearing and good all round tyre.

The truck is being toned down from extreme greenlaning to a medium capable laner with more "nano expedition" (weekends away) friendly attributes added.

Anti roll bar fitted to the rear again. Full length roof rack to counter for the fact the inside length is now sectioned. Better storage system for tools and recovery gear and extra cargo tie downs.

Rear 'half' step added to the crossmember.

CB antenna relocated to mount on the roof rack.

CB changed over to a cobra29 due to the midland excel getting bad modulation reports.

Front lamp grills removed as it very annoying not being able to wipe clean the headlamps.