UPDATE

[Wellsy1234]

Further to my last, symptoms as below:

- Engine turns over, when in gear and pushed, therefore not engine sieze

- water / oil levels fine

- starter motor just clicks when ignition is turned, nothing more

- electrical systems all fine (lights etc)

is it the starter motor?

Regards Wellsy

[rikbowles]

It sounds to me like the starter solenoid contacts have burned out, quite a common thing, these can be bought and fitted easily by a basic mechanic but first check that you have power to the starter when you turn the key. If you do.......

1. Disconnect the battery -ve

2. Remove the starter (battery feed, solenoid lead 2 bolts & 1 nut)

3. Remove the end plate of the solenoid (3 small bolts 6 or 8mm)

4. Withdraw the plunger revealing the contacts below.

5. Check the contact surfaces for signs of pitting/regression and the conical face of the plunger for the same and replace if necessary. (replace all together 2 contacts 1 plunger!!)

6. As per a Haynes Manual "Refit is the reverse of removal"

Replacement parts are available from a vehicle electrical supplier but not LR!!!!?
Costs about £20 - £25, better than £250 for a new starter.