The LRM Podcast

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 d...

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.britishmot...

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 re...

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 the...

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...

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 than...

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 part...

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...

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 t...

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 ho...

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 pro...

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...

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...

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 m...

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...

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...

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...

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 e...

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 upda...

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...

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...

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 b...

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...

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 ha...

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/@mrhewes Kicking off with Jack's preference for Discoverys over Defenders and his recipe for the perfect Disco 2, the boys also exp...