LRcambs Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Hi Everyone, my first post here! I have been looking for my first 110 online and have opted to try and find an exmod one so it has some legacy/history against it. Interestingly i found a typical mod green one that looked all good but on the inside it was red???. Does anyone know why this would be the case, like was that some sort of special paint job or likely a half arsed respray? Anyway thanks for any knowledge that you may be able to share. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Are you sure it's ex MOD? Not all Land Rovers painted NATO green are ex military. Got any pictures or links to the advert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Doubt it started life in army green with red interior paint, more likely, someone has repainted the outside in its past ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRcambs Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Cheers, here is a link to them, https://ljacksonandco.com/product/land-rover-defender-110-rhd-station-wagon/ I know that withams are the appointed disposal organisation for the MOD, so wasnt sure when i saw this sprayed over in green, and no plates to check further, but LJackson seem quite reputable right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Td5 could of been brought into service as a behind frontline liasion vehicle, there were lots of Discovery's used during the Gulf wars. may even be ex-RAF for airfield duties. if you have its military reg plates enter it in here https://merlinarchive.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Interesting, civvy spec interior but a mil spec rear axle. With the right details I think you could get a record of it's service life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRcambs Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thats great guys thanks Ive also found a 110 im going to look at tomorrow thats for sale in my local area so fingers crossed its a good un' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Looks like it has LR special vehicles badges painted over. Otherwise standard civvy spec white fleet. I've bought similar stuff in the past, used by airfield security guards, admin cars used on salisbury etc, and one was used by QintetiQ on the test ranges. That one looks like its got new rear radius arms (still got labels on), so might have had a little rear end axle mishap and they've chucked on whatever was left in the stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Interesting mix of features, chassis has nato socket and hitch in cross member so not civvy spec, wolf 110 rear axle, topped up with a td5 and associated rear wheelarch fuel filter. looks like tank could be td5 spec? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednaxela Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Red and a LR 'Special Vehicles' build could have been fire/water rescue service. Perhaps under a military branch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogler Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 What about the dark spot on the bulkhead, LH side under the windscreen? Photos are too lowres to clearly discern, but looks like a hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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