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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17705   
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Possible - probably, legal - no.
Your vehicle was type approved with forward facing seats and is of an age which means that inward facing seats are no longer legal. I am sure that you could fit them, but it is is likely to be difficult since the wheal-box profile changed to accommodate the forward facing seats, and it may prove impossible to insure the vehicle afterwards. |
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29th Dec 2024 7:21pm |
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| stick Member Since: 11 Mar 2018 Location: hants Posts: 7 
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I was at the Norfolk show a couple of years ago and Nene Overland had modified a post 2007 (when the rules changed) 110 to their “safari” model with bench seats. I asked them this very question about insurance, they thought it was ok. I am less confident!
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10th Apr 2025 7:59pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1866 
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X4SKP has this setup in his puma and doesn’t seem to have fallen foul of any legislation.
Having met him and his lovely other half I’m confident he would have looked into it throughly and made sure it was all above board 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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10th Apr 2025 8:13pm |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2536
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I have a MY2015 90 XS Station Wagon. I removed the rear seats as soon as I took delivery of the vehicle. I removed the seats to give more space for my two dogs. I must admit I've always been a bit wary about negating the type approval but I'm prepared to take a gamble that it's ok insurance wise. However I don't think I would be that confident if I replaced the forward facing OEM seats with side/inward facing ones.
Also not sure I would like the idea of four unsecured bodies in the back if I had to do an emergency stop. Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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11th Apr 2025 11:22am |
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| Minch90 Member Since: 15 Sep 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 237
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When I bought my 58 90 the rear forward facing seats had been removed and replaced with 4 inward facing high back ones complete with internal roll cage with 4 point harnesses mounted for each seat. Professional modification done for original owner who was a MP (means nothing 😂) Never had a prob with MOT or insurance. Replaced with forward facing ones when the kids got too tall (roll cage still in)
Not much help beyond saying people do this 2.4TDCI 90 - everyday brilliance S3 V8 Lightweight - in the garage being ignored #newchassistime S3 lightweight - 2nd car 24V fire risk with a full tilt and the windscreen down S1 80" - first car fun - 75mph in neutral downhill once #wobblesallround |
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12th Apr 2025 8:41am |
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| MatLandy Member Since: 11 Sep 2020 Location: Paris Posts: 198  
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Was tempted at some point to install « inward facing fold up » seats from Exmoor, same seats as X4SKP has here : https://www.defender2.net/forum/post463268.html
However decided against it, after a test with one seat, due to headroom. There is in reality not enough space for a normal adult to sit in there without having its head twisted and pushed into the roof. Not to mention legroom, it seems unrealistic to sit face to face with another adult. Inward facing fold up seats are perfect for kids… but that’s all. Appreciate others may have different views. /Mat |
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13th Apr 2025 5:08am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2161 
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Mine has the 4 factory fitted bog standard (albeit XS trim) sidewards facing seats. I can understand those comments regarding safety as they only have lap belts and I wouldn’t want to be in one in a crash. My static belts were replaced by inertia belts.
Obviously I have used them over the years and they must be lower than the retrofitted version because they accommodate 6ft plus passengers. I wouldn’t recommend using them for long journeys and/or higher speed use. Mine are ‘occasional’ seats - rather like the table my Nan used to have… |
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13th Apr 2025 3:50pm |
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