Highlights
- Genuine ex-MOD military vehicle with service history in 1st Scots and 3 Parachute Regiment
- Maintained originality with authentic military features including SA80 gun rack and fume curtain
- Comprehensive recent service with new cam belt, water pump, and all oils changed
- Only 3,000 miles covered since military release in 2012
- Passed MOT with no advisories
The Appeal
This Land Rover Defender Wolf TUL HS GS offers a rare glimpse into the workings of a supremely original British military vehicle. This 1997 example is a genuine ex-Ministry of Defence Wolf with documented service history with the 1st Scots and 3 Parachute Regiment, giving it authentic military provenance. Having covered just 3,000 miles since its release from military service in 2012, this Land Rover has been sympathetically maintained to preserve its military character while ensuring mechanical reliability.
The current owner, a military and Land Rover enthusiast, has gone to great lengths to maintain originality, replacing missing parts using original part numbers from the included manuals. With its fresh military paint, authentic decals, and preserved military features like the SA80 gun rack and rare Trim Tech fume curtain, this Wolf offers a genuine piece of British military history that would stand out at any Land Rover or military vehicle gathering.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1997 and served with the Ministry of Defence until 2012
- Service history with 1st Scots from 1998 till 2000, then with 3 Parachute Regiment until release
- Registered for civilian use in 2015
- 2 former registered keepers (members of the same family)
- Covered approximately 3,000 miles in 9 years since military release
- Currently has 90,000 miles on the clock
- Passed MOT with no advisories
- MOT until 30th October 2025
- Original manuals included with the vehicle
- Originality maintained by current owner (a military and Land Rover enthusiast)
- Many missing parts replaced using original part numbers from manuals
The Condition
- Fresh coat of military paint applied
- Retains small dings and imperfections for authenticity
- New decals for tyre pressures and Union Jacks added to maintain originality
- Solid vehicle with no corrosion according to the vendor
- The vendor reports a sound bulkhead and has undersealed the chassis for further protection
- Later additional swing-away tailgate added using military spec parts added
- Spare wheel carrier and step added for safer and easier access to the back
- Roof can be removed without taking off the spare wheel (originally mounted on side of vehicle)
- Pioneer tools on bonnet include shovel, pick, and tow strop
- Interior appears in good condition, retaining military features
- SA80 gun rack still present inside the cabin
- Map light and decals preserved
- New fire extinguisher, jack, wheel brace, wheel chock, and military warning triangle included
- Parachute regiment badge embroidered on front seat headrests
- Two bench seats in the rear
- New rubber floor mats front and rear
- Rare Trim Tech military fume curtain cab divider for extra warmth in cold months
- No warning lights on the dashboard
- All features work as they should
- Previous owner installed new PVC hood, new mud terrain tyres, and new batteries
- Full set of snow/blackout covers for screen and doors included
- Radiator muff included
- Custom-made headlight covers included
- Number plate cover with embroidered Parachute Regiment badge included
The Mechanics
- Dependable 300TDI engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Full service recently completed
- All oils changed in differentials, gearbox, transfer box, and engine
- New air filter and fuel filter installed
- Uprated engine oil breathers added
- New seals and gaskets on the transfer box
- Cam belt and water pump replaced
- The vendor reports that the Land Rover drives well with no unwanted noises; gears and transfer box engage without issues
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