The LRM Podcast

Mr Hewes talks transfer boxes, tank restoration, OM606s and mechanical sympathy

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 [http://youtube.com/@mrhewes] Kicking 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 [editorial@lrm.co.uk] – enjoy the episode.

LRM FEST 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT! Plus dealing with oil leaks and the future of Discovery

You read it right! LRM is proud to announce a brand-new event for 2026 – The Big Land Rover Fest! Join the guys at Newbury Showground for an awesome weekend packed with top music, bushcraft and cooking demos, tons of trade, club stands and the most immaculate festival vibes. Keep an eye on The LRM Socials, Land Rover Monthly magazine, the LRM YouTube channel and right here on The LRM Podcast for the latest news. Elsewhere in this episode, Martin and Steve are in the bad books with a Canadian listener's other half, and they answer a question about putting bodywork electrolysis right. Martin has been sealing up his 200Tdi using modern technology, and Steve has been battling his new-to-him Defender wings. Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star, and there's loads of other incidental Land Rover chat. Got a question or some feedback? Drop us a line on editorial@lrm.co.uk [editorial@lrm.co.uk] or leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.

Adam Wormleighton on everything Range Rover, a D4 breakdown and evacuating cheese

In this episode, Martin and Steve are joined by Adam Wormleighton (@adamtwrm) to chat Range Rover L322s and everything to do with them. From the finest era of the model to how it compares to the later L405 and L460 eras. Adam's brought with him a Land Rover dealer Autobiography book, which is a source of much excitement to Martin and Steve. A total thing of beauty – check out a few snaps of it on socials. Adam relays his experience of shopping for a Range Rover, suffering many discount used car lots with slightly dishonest ads, before finding a real gem in the used Range Rover world, where he bought his lovely example from. There's chat about Adam's recent holiday, and the untimely breakdown of his Discovery 4... as well as his history with Land Rovers and other recent projects that he's taken care of, and a quick tip for making NATO green a bit more show-ready. As always, we love to get your feedback and questions – email editorial@lrm.co.uk [editorial@lrm.co.uk] and please do leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.

Reputable specialists, Defender vs. Discovery 2 and the final Autojumble of 2025

In this week's episode, the boys are live from Steve's garage to report on their weekends at the LRM Autojumble and Scale 4x4 Nationals. Steve buys some new front wings for his Ninety project from Malvern, and reports the presence of plenty of rare and obscure parts that don't generally come to market, Keep an eye on landrovermonthly.co.uk [http://landrovermonthly.co.uk] and on the LRM socials for next year's Autojumble and event dates. Martin warns of some insider tricks of the trade regarding upselling at garages, and washes his hands of an unnecessary brake job on Steve's Jaaaaag. A listener's question reveals that newcomers to the Land Rover scenes are still plentiful, and there's never been a better time to get into Land Rovers. As always, send your feedback and questions to editorial@lrm.co.uk [editorial@lrm.co.uk] – enjoy the episode.

Land Rover logic, a bad week for engines and What's in the Auction?

In this episode, Martin and Steve are back on the fabled Salmon Sofa for another hour of Land Rover-related waffle. Martin pulls the engine out of his 110, Steve spends £3,000 on his Jaguar (and it's still not right) and the boys take a peek at the next Anglia Car Auctions Classic catalogue. Is one Land Rover truly the best way of living your life, or is multiple vehicles the way forward? Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star of course, and be sure to grab a subscription to Land Rover Monthly Magazine so you don't miss out on any of the action!