Went out this morning to start the motor.
Chug.... chug.... chug....
Battery almost flat. No time to do usual checks - earth strap, alternator voltage. Must have replacement as we're on standby because of weather forecast (Staffs Search & Rescue). Battery is 6 years old so it's a fair bet it's passed its use by date.
Ring Halfords to check if suitable replacement in stock
Aaaagh. Totally clueless albeit very pleasant YL on other end of phone.
Surprise surprise Land Rover Defender 90 50th Anniversary limited edition 4.0 litre V8 isn't listed.
O.K. then that's understandable. How about an SAE 800A RC 200 Type 663 Lucas Yuasa replacement for?
Sorry sir we only do them by vehicle model and yours isn't listed.
Checked against RR 4.0 litre of same vintage and my battery is much higher rated SAE than the listed one. Anyone any idea why that should be? I haven't had the vehicle from new, bought it when 2 years old. No signs of any winch ever been fitted. (I checked before I bought it for any signs of serious off-roading.)