Highlights

• Discovery 200 Tdi engine, LT77 gearbox, higher ratio transfer box and new rear diff
• Extensive repairs made to the chassis with new rear crossmember and bulkhead
• Basic camper interior installed in the rear load area
• Resprayed black and modernised with TD5 bonnet, grill and alloy wheels
• LED light conversion

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Manufactured in 1991
• Decommissioned from military service in 2003 and assigned the registration H620 RSX
• Acquired by the vendor in May 2022
• Cherished registration number included
• The vendor is the 6th owner since decommissioning
• New engine, ancillaries and gearbox fitted in 2012
• The original KMH speedometer was replaced in 2012 for a MPH version
• Prior to the speedometer / odometer change, it was reading 73,144 miles (equivalent) and the new odometer read c.47,000 miles when fitted
• Current odometer reading is 85,241 miles
• Invoices from Cooper Auto Services who carried out most of the mechanical work
• Last full service was on 18th May 2022
• MOT valid until June 2023

The Interior

• With all the new appointments there is very little wear anywhere to be seen
• The interior has been converted to a rudimentary yet comfortable camper
• Sound deadening and insulation fitted front and rear 
• The rear has been plywood lined and carpeted throughout
• Removable false floor providing a sleeping platform with storage below
• Leisure battery powers interior LED lighting and USB charger ports and is charged by the alternator 
• Additional rear nearside window which, along with the rear quarter windows, is tinted
• MUD insulated blackout window blinds
• Suspended rear cargo net 
• Pioneer DAB radio with Bluetooth phone connectivity 
• 4x rear and 2x front Pioneer speakers
• Backroadz 5 person SUV tent/ awning is included that attaches to the rear
• Front seat covers are fitted 
• Smart grey carpeting protected by Land Rover branded rubber floor mats
• 175 amp Anderson connection, making connection of jump leads to the battery easier
• Green LED lighting emanates from the dashboard
• Ottermill anti-theft steering boss with detachable MoMo wheel
  
  

The Exterior 

• Resprayed in gloss black to a very good standard
• The paintwork presents well overall although there are a few imperfections upon close inspection
• The vendor reports some slight chips to the paint of the wing mirrors and chequer plate
• Numerous facelifted components including TD5 bonnet and grill, wide wheel arches and bumper rails
• Chequer plate fitted to the wing tops and rear wings
• Deep dish Defender alloys fitted with spacers (original steel spare included)
• 'Halo' LED light conversion although the original headlamps are included
• Standard door hinges have been upgraded with SC Engineering components
• In 2017 the car underwent extensive metal work repair and replacement 
• New rear crossmember and bulkhead, footwells and floors
• The chassis has since been regularly WaxOyled and looks to be in great shape
• The vendor informs us that there is not corrosion to report in the chassis or bulkhead
• Full galvanised steel removable roof rack with ladder
• Powder coated rear step and door edge plates
• Military side storage lockers
• Galvanised bumper with winch space included should the next owner wish to fit it

The Mechanics 

• In 2012 a reconditioned Discovery 200Tdi engine was fitted with mileage 71, 688
• The timing belt, pulleys, tensioner, water pump and auxiliary belts were replaced
• New radiator and exhaust
• Reconditioned LT77 gearbox fitted along with higher ratio transfer box
• Drives very well and pulls strongly with only a little smoke under heavy load
• In 2016 uprated Bearmach springs and lifted shock absorbers were fitted
• In 2017, a new alloy intercooler was fitted with silicone hoses, new fuel tank, front discs and pads, and new radiator 
• The rear differential was replaced and new genuine Land Rover item
• New wiper motors fitted in 2022 
  
  

 

Summary