Highlights

Served in the British Military until 2016
Serviced by RW Services of Crouch End, London since 2016
Valid MOT until September 2024
Travelled only 5,000km in the last 7 years

The Appeal

The Land Rover Wolf is very much a 'working' Defender - stripped back to the most functional aspects of a winning design. The result is one of the most rugged, capable vehicles to ever work in military service, with some examples still soldiering on unabated nearly thirty years later.

This particular example was sold off by the MoD in 2016, having spent an impressive 18 years in military service. As a result, it's been very well maintained - the army insisting upon close-knit maintenance schedules. However, its specific record during military service remains a mystery.

With only 100,919km on the clock - and only around 6,000km covered since its retirement from the British army - this vehicle's ex-MoD history and quintessentially functional styling should make for quite the headturner.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1998 and served in the British Military
This was part of the REMUS upgrade with full roll-bar and extra strength in the chassis
Served NATO for many years
No previous information available due to its military status
Acquired directly from Withams and MOD, original plate MS 57 AA in June 2016
Serviced by RW Services of Crouch End, London since 2016 moved to Dover, Kent
Stored near Dover, Kent Classics, Aylesham Industrial Estate
MOT valid until September 2024
Indicated 95,576km in 2016
The vehicle now indicates 100,919km
Complete with V5c document and number plate certificate
The MoD's manual guidebook is included in its original folder

The Condition

Rugged and simple in design
Overall paintwork is very good, with little sign of corrosion or wear
Some very minor dents and dings while serving in the British army
Excellent overall appearance and bodywork for a 25-year-old vehicle
Some original stickers from military service still in situ
Underside is in excellent age-commensurate condition
Standard Land Rover Defender Wolf interior with heavy-duty sound-suppressing matting
Seats are free of rips and tears apart from one small wear point as shown in the gallery
Rear bay is in good condition with age-commensurate wear
We understand all instruments to be in good working order
The hood is showing some signs with a nick or hole here and there

The Mechanics

2.5L 300 TDi engine - rugged, reliable and ideal for military work
5-speed manual transmission
Military 24v electrics
Drives as expected, rugged and uncompromising
The latest MOT did flag an advisory for the brake discs, which may require attention
We've no reports of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
The car is reportedly starting first time with minimal fuss

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