Highlights
- MOD-sped Defender 90 Wolf
- 300TDi engine
- Low mileage and enthusiast-owned
- Original MOD commission paperwork
The Appeal
The market for Land Rover Defenders is stronger than ever right now, with the best examples highly prized by a burgeoning community of enthusiasts. But there are some Defenders that gather even more interest than others - and this one is a very special thing indeed.
It's one of a limited number of “Wolf” XD Land Rovers built for the MOD to be driven from the shoreline to a landing craft out at sea or vice versa. Ideal for amphibious assaults, it had higher-than-normal wading gear and waterproof axles, to name but a few modifications. This example was decommisioned in 2019, at 22 years old.
The vendor acquired it four years ago and has been used ever since as his daily transport, taking the overall distance covered to 133,000km, or around 83,000 miles. He loves it and is very reluctant to sell it, but a recent house move and a longer commute means he now needs something more comfortable and practical.
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C
- MOT October 2024
- Original MOD commission sheet determining specification as a Truck Light Utility High Specification Fitted-For-Radio hardtop
- Some old MOTs
- Two key sets and original MOD key tag
- MOD record showing first registered on military registration KB-88-AA
The Condition
- Original military green paint in good order
- Aftermarket Wolf decals and livery
- Good overall paint finish with no notable alloy oxidisation under the paint
- Black chequer plate wing tops and door bottoms
- Wolf-spec wheels with good tyres all-round
- Very good chassis with no signs of rot
- Bulkhead, footwells and outriggers in good condition with no obvious signs of corrosion
- External bonnet pins
- Side-mounted spare wheel
- Detachable canvas tilt in excellent overall condition
- Cross-tube rear bulkhead-style rollover bar
- Front and rear flag mounts
- NATO tow hitch
- Six-seater
- Fold-down bench-style rear seats
- Original high back front seats with protective covers included
- Original radio controls and gun holders
- Additional ammeter and battery charge monitor
- Rubber MoD-spec floor liners front and rear
- All dials and switches operate properly
- Clean and tidy but basic cabin
- Aftermarket three-spoke Mountney steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 2,495cc 300Tdi four-cylinder direct injection diesel
- R380 five-speed dual range transmission – engages all gears well and works in both high and low ratios without fault
- Original 24v electrics
- Performed well during photo shoot, holding a steady temperature and even idle
- Brakes, steering and suspension all reported to be in good order
- Described by the vendor as in great working order overall with no known or reported mechanical issues
- Regularly serviced during current ownership
- Cambelt replaced at 66,000 miles
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