Highlights

Ex-Australian Defence Force military vehicle with distinctive provenance
Restored and rebuilt by Arksen as 'Project Kakadu', completed in early 2023
Upgraded drivetrain with heavy-duty axles, CVs, differential, and modified transfer case
Cosmetic, utility, and off-roading-focused upgrades throughout
In current ownership for over three years

The Appeal

Introducing the Perentie - a military-specification variant of the legendary Landy, originally built for the Australian Defence Force, pairing rugged Isuzu diesel power with Land Rover's legendary off-road platform. Rarely seen outside Australia, the Perentie has earned a devoted following among overlanding and expedition enthusiasts.

This 1989 example has been restored and rebuilt by Arksen under their 'Project Kakadu' programme, with the work completed in early 2023. To say it's a comprehensive job would be an understatement - it ranges from mechanical upgrades including a turbo addition to the Isuzu diesel and a strengthened drivetrain, along with suspension, winch, and bumper enhancements for off-road use.

Inside, the cabin has been retrimmed and fitted with modern conveniences, while expedition-oriented features such as an auxiliary battery system, on-board water, and refrigeration have been added. Having been with the current owner for over three years, this Perentie represents a rare opportunity to acquire what the vendor describes as a supremely versatile, expedition-ready Land Rover.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1989 as an Australian Defence Force military vehicle
Restored and rebuilt by Arksen as 'Project Kakadu', completed in early 2023
In current ownership for over three years
Odometer indicates 6,500 km since the rebuild
- The pre-rebuild ADF odometer reading of 136,859 km is not warranted by the seller
MOT valid until June 2026
Photos show Australian plates, but the vehicle is now fully-road registered in the UK

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The Condition

Finished in Arksen Lichen Green with a semi-matte clear coat
Satin-black wheel arches, front grille, headlight surrounds, and bumpers
Sand canvas roof with full-sized zipper windows and a roll-back sunroof, with ROPS mounted bolt-through roof-rack capability
Aftermarket 16-inch Wolf heavy-duty gloss-black steel wheels fitted with 33" 285/75 R16 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tyres
Black and body-coloured cabin with Sand vinyl upholstery and black Alcantara-trimmed dashboard
Easy-clean rubber flooring in the cabin and load bed, with black aluminium chequer plating in the rear load bay
Retrimmed interior with sound insulation added
Reversing camera and Bluetooth audio/phone connectivity
Centre console, auxiliary battery system, on-board water, Arksen extra-cab storage, and Dometic fridge freezer
Scrub bars, upper front wing chequer plating, and bonnet-mounted tools
Arksen Orange steering guard and Warn winch
LED lighting and D44 heavy-duty front bumper
Swing-gate conversion with swing-away spare wheel

If the Land Rover was already a determined-looking machine, it's undeniable that this Arksen example is ten times more so. Beautifully finished in Lichen Green with a Sand canvas roof and aftermarket steelies, it's a wagon that looks ready and waiting to take on truly adversarial terrain with minimum fuss. It's an impressive spec list, and much of it still looks fresh from top to bottom, having been little-used since the build was completed.

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The Mechanics

Isuzu turbocharged 3.9-litre '4BD1' diesel inline-four engine, with the turbo added as part of the rebuild
4-speed manual transmission sending power to all four wheels
Upgraded drivetrain with heavy-duty axles, CVs, differential, and modified transfer case
Adjustable suspension with a 2-inch lift
Power steering, air conditioning, and upgraded heating
Air-con fitted

Upgraded to suit its all-terrain military-spec feature list, this P110 is running better than any Land Rover would from the factory, and we're told it's in fine mechanical health from top to bottom. The vendor reports that everything is working as it should and that the car is ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.

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