FridgeFreezer Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 At first I thought it was a slightly pikey camper-van conversion, but on closer inspection realised it was a bit serious, so thought it may be on its way to the docks to go play in the sandpit or somewhere nasty - until I saw the "Hampshire Constabulary" badge on the door http://www.businesscar.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3203 Good to see the police "will not just use it for shootings" although on the plus side the chap they quote is savvy enough to realise that being a Defender they can unbolt the expensive armoured bit and bolt it onto the next one in a few years time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 To be honest I think it looks a bit hashed together... (maybe thinking a little one sided here) but lots of places debris can get stuck, specially in a riot situation... more thinking petrol bombs and the like, still looks an animal, but looks like they've rushed the bits such as that plate on the bonnet etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winton Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 If the A-Team made Land Rovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissyg Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 They do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 With the checker plate & grab handles, it might be used as an observation platform...maybe for student riots...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nino Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 i was goin to do some hampshire byways tonight, i mite not bother now if thats goin to be about lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlepow Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Its a HRT vehicle, designed to allow climbing frames to be mounted. This allows quick deployment from vehicle through upper level windows. Best seen when used in anger (training!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 ..and the legislation regarding fitment of non squishy plastic bullbars to post XXXX vehicles is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 as it's a Police/government agency vehicle it's probably exempt from certain regulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 ..and the legislation regarding fitment of non squishy plastic bullbars to post XXXX vehicles is? Bl**dy good point it was a 57 plate so fairly new. Wonder if it's been on loan / standby in London at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 "student squashing duty" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 as it's a Police/government agency vehicle it's probably exempt from certain regulations Hmmmmm - can you quote the legislation that covers that Ralph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Hmmmmm - can you quote the legislation that covers that Ralph? nope it was just a thought, police/fire/ambulance vehicles are all 'government' owned through local authorities/NHS/County brigades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Its the crown exemption (although I dont think its called that any more) laws i think-same as why MoD vehicles dont need an MOT. It looks like they have taken a Snatch 2 and added a few bits- The doors, door surrounds, lights, roof-even the bull bars look like they are Snatch ones with a plastic bit on! Although that would make sense as the MoD have quite a few sitting around doing nothing! One would hope they havent gone out and bought a brand new vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davedef90 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Its the crown exemption (although I dont think its called that any more) laws i think-same as why MoD vehicles dont need an MOT. It looks like they have taken a Snatch 2 and added a few bits- The doors, door surrounds, lights, roof-even the bull bars look like they are Snatch ones with a plastic bit on! Although that would make sense as the MoD have quite a few sitting around doing nothing! One would hope they havent gone out and bought a brand new vehicle WRONG. The LR fleet does now have to have an MOT. Depending on wether the unit has a qual tester or not decides if it goes to a normal test station or is done in house. Most places don't bother with the inhouse tester as the costs don't warrent it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 WRONG. The LR fleet does now have to have an MOT. Depending on wether the unit has a qual tester or not decides if it goes to a normal test station or is done in house. Most places don't bother with the inhouse tester as the costs don't warrent it I stand corrected! Interesting to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davedef90 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Not sure about the rest of the fleet. I know that the whole plant fleet was sold for 1 pound!!! to a company called ALC. They now whole fleet manage all the plant for the Army. Even abroad. Basicaly they own the fleet and we (the tax payer) rent it back off them on a day rate. If you don't use it for a day you don't pay for that day. For the bigger HGV kit I'm assuming it would be the same for MOT. Would have to ask my mate if that's the case unless there are some mil types on here who deal with trucks and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Serenity Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 wouldn't want to get hit by it would you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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