HIGHLIGHTS

Upgraded to 3.5 litre v8 engine
Recently recommissioned
MOT and tax exempt

APPEAL

Just as English is the most widely spoken language in the world, the Land Rover is surely the most widely used vehicle. Designed to take you across virtually any terrain and used in every which way conceivable to get a job done reliably, it’s stood the test of time like very few other cars. From farm vehicles to ambulances, there are more variations of the Land Rover than there are Lidl stores on continental Europe.

Here we have a Series 3 which was built from the ground up by the previous owner, sourcing a V8 engine to ensure this short wheelbase can carry out the toughest of tasks.

Originally purchased for an overseas business venture, the vendors plans have unfortunately changed meaning this Series 3 is now offered up for auction.

HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

First registered in 1976
Upgraded to 3.5 litre V8 engine by previous owner
The car has been off the road and declared SORN from 2013 to 2022
Recently recommissioned by Langley 4x4
V5c present
Tax and MOT exempt
Spare wheel
£3000 of recent invoices
Service history and manuals lost
1 key
MOT expires 18/10/2023

INTERIOR

The interior is fairly basic but in fair condition, a thorough clean should bring it up nicely
Full width front bench
Black vinyl seats are in reasonable condition. Free from rips with the exception of the driver’s seat which has some tape on one corner
Small crack to dashboard
New seatbelts fitted
Interior fans recently stopped working so will need attention
Could do with a bit of tidying up in places but everything is solid and works correctly
Fire extinguisher

EXTERIOR

3.5 Litre V8
Yellow paintwork
Towbar
Upgraded Compomotive off-road wheels
4 new tyres
Small area of paint bubbling at bottom of rear door
Several paint cracks, scratches and age-related wear throughout but the paintwork appears free of any major dents

MECHANICS

3.5 litre V8
Manual transmission
High/low ratio gear box
Just been fully serviced with oil and filters replaced
All brakes replaced
New prop shaft
New water pump
Ignition components replaced
Front shocks replaced
Steering arms and ends replaced
4 brand new RXQuest tyres
Kenlowe cooling fan
All electrics reported to function correctly
Chassis repairs carried out and footwells replaced
The vendor advises that the car is mechanically sound, starts and drives very well with no major issues to report

SUMMARY

If you’d rather not pay road tax and are in the market for a 4x4 and something that will reliably do a job again and again this could be a fantastic opportunity. With plenty of pulling power there aren’t many tasks this little powerhouse couldn’t tackle, and having been thoroughly inspected and recommissioned, it should be ready to take on almost anything you throw at it.

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