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Shapest

Member Since: 17 Jul 2023
Location: Zurich
Posts: 2

Driving a Defender without licence (wedding gift)

Hi everyone!

I am going to marry in october and my wife-to-be is a huuuuuge Defender-fan. I wanted to give her an offroad-Defender-experience as a wedding gift but unfortunately this is only possible with a driver´s licence (which she does not have but she can drive automatic transmission without any problems).

Does any of you know a possibility how to make that happen even without a licence?
Or: would any of you Defender-owners be willing (of course I would pay for it!) to make this possible with your own Defender on private ground?

Thank you so much for your help!

17th Jul 2023 10:06am

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

I would advise that you contact the experience companies directly and explain your request/query

For example I believe Bala 4x4 only uses private land and as such might have their own regulations.

http://www.bala4x4.co.uk/4x4%20experience.htm

17th Jul 2023 10:15am

Shapest

Member Since: 17 Jul 2023
Location: Zurich
Posts: 2

I tried that with several companies which offer 4x4 experiences and the answer remains always the same: you have to have a valid licence (also the company you are referring to says that on their website

) even if it´s taking place on private land.

17th Jul 2023 10:21am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7906

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Just buy her a Defender and some driving lessons?

You'll be aware the vast majority of classic Defenders are manual, finding an automatic version may be difficult, unless you're talking about the new Defender, in which case no problem.

Congratulations on your wedding! James
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17th Jul 2023 12:04pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1387

Re: Driving a Defender without licence (wedding gift)

Shapest wrote:
Hi everyone!

I am going to marry in october and my wife-to-be is a huuuuuge Defender-fan. I wanted to give her an offroad-Defender-experience as a wedding gift but unfortunately this is only possible with a driver´s licence (which she does not have but she can drive automatic transmission without any problems).

Does any of you know a possibility how to make that happen even without a licence?
Or: would any of you Defender-owners be willing (of course I would pay for it!) to make this possible with your own Defender on private ground?

Thank you so much for your help!

If its in the UK, I might have a solution (s). PM me. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

17th Jul 2023 12:16pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 1130

well done Moo, I was going to suggest the 'new' wife could drive YOURS !!

17th Jul 2023 1:46pm

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