Without wanting to to be flamed by the LR-mafia, you're surprised by the poor build quality by the Pride of Longbridge (or is it Cowley?)?
Have you checked your glow plugs (I presume it's a diesel)? Maybe try replacing them. Talking of flaming, have you tried preheating your motorblock by lighting your camping stove underneath? I used an electric blower heater on my diesel VW van engine outside my house and this worked.
Also did this on my m/c in the snowy Moroccan Atlas:
Bike started first time. Matey next door in his 4x4 took an hour.
cheers Chris
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