1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 WOLF 300 TDI

KEY FACTS

• A good example of the light military vehicle, based on the Land Rover Defender and fitted with the MoD’s Remus upgrade.
• Under the bonnet is a replacement 2.5-litre 300Tdi engine, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission with four-wheel-drive.
• Service number KA25AA, this Wolf Defender was completely overhauled and resprayed in Bronze Green for ceremonial duties at the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• As standard, the Wolf is equipped with a reinforced rear axle, a steering guard, a roll cage and a PVC soft-top.
• The MoD ‘Remus’ upgrade includes the Front Roll Over Protection System, rear retracting seat belts, Wright Off-Road front and rear anti-vibration acoustic matting wax injected into the chassis, which is then undersealed with the bulkhead.
• Its ceremonial upgrades included a new tailgate, swing-away spare wheel, seats, seatbelts, roll cage and soft-top with extra Velcro fasteners.
• Its military service history has been supplied by the MoD and will be included in the sale, along with a raft of maintenance invoices and the full tool roll.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its Bronze Green paintwork is in generally excellent condition, with a few stone chips on the front bumper and wheel arches. The vendor has reported some light scratches, sustained during its service, but these only appear to be visible under close inspection.
• Inside, its black cloth and vinyl upholstery is in great shape, with no major wear or damage.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 11 September 2020 at 158,815 km, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in September 2020 at 158,815 km, where technicians at Challenger 4x4 in Farnham changed the engine oil, filter, battery and glow plug relay.
• Since its release from service, it has been fitted with new fuel hoses, batteries, clutch cylinders and a new water pump.

SUMMARY

This Land Rover Defender 90 Wolf 300 TDI is a smart example of the light military vehicle, which was overhauled for service at the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations and features the MoD’s Remus upgrade. Presented in good cosmetic and mechanical order, it would make a fun and practical 4x4 addition to any garage.

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