The Green Oval with Jem and Clive

Jem and Clive discuss their new free beta testing software Cast Cabin and update listeners on the status of their Discovery 3 and 4. They cover recent MOT results, fuel prices, and the surprising comfort of driving an electric Tesla compared to their gas vans. The pair also touches on Land Rover news, including the new Freelander, the controversial Jaguar Zero, and their thoughts on the Ineos Grenadier before sharing a humorous anecdote about a sunroof leak.

A health scare, a looming MOT, and a driveway covered in engine oil: Clive and Jem catch up over the everyday chaos of recovering, repairing, and keeping Land Rovers on the road.

The conversation ranges across Discovery repairs, from broken belts and split EGR pipes to the risks of questionable aftermarket parts. Clive also faces the countdown to his own MOT, while the pair debate when genuine parts are worth the extra cost—and when a troublesome vehicle may simply have taken enough of your time, money, and energy.

With plenty of mechanical detail and dry humor, this episode is for Land Rover owners, home mechanics, and anyone who’s ever wondered whether to fix a car one more time or finally call it quits.

Welcome to The Green Oval with Jem and Clive, the Land Rover podcast where the stories are honest, the fixes are inevitable, and the reliability is always up for debate.

This week, Clive and Jem dig into the latest adventures with their Land Rovers, from Clive’s improving mobility and the looming MOT deadline on the G4, to Jem’s Discovery 3, Range Rover, and a very familiar-looking intake manifold problem on a high-mileage Discovery 4. They also talk through a Tesla that turned out to need suspension work, the oddities of modern car buying, the rise of electric vehicles, and whether the future of cars is just coachbuilding with different badges.

Along the way, there’s plenty of friendly back-and-forth about diagnostics, servicing, dash cams, tinted windows, and the sort of car problems only true enthusiasts notice. If you like Land Rovers, garage chat, and a bit of gentle chaos, this one’s for you.

Thanks for listening to The Green Oval with Jem and Clive.

In this episode of The Green Oval, Clive and Jem catch up after a long break for an honest, funny and sometimes moving conversation about health, resilience and Land Rovers.

Clive talks about his dodgy ticker and its impact on work, podcasting and everyday life, while Jem shares his latest vehicle adventures, from air suspension problems to air-conditioning drama and the ongoing challenge of keeping older Land Rovers and Range Rovers on the road.

It’s classic Green Oval: life updates, workshop tales, practical car talk and plenty of friendly banter, with reflections on friendship and the support people offer when life doesn’t quite go to plan.

Join Jem and Clive as they dive into the fascinating world of Land Rovers, tales of woe and sharing personal tales from the road.

Discover their most unloved mods and get an update on Jem’s L405’s aircon during the heatwave.

Whether you're a Land Rover enthusiast or just love a good automotive story, this episode offers insights and laughs that will keep you hooked.

Join Jem and Clive as they dive into the fascinating world of Land Rovers, uncovering hidden histories and sharing personal tales from the road. Discover the quirks of L405 VIN numbers, the art of tyre selection, and the challenges of maintaining these iconic vehicles. Whether you're a Land Rover enthusiast or just love a good automotive story, this episode offers insights and laughs that will keep you hooked.