Highlights

2.5-litre 200 TDi and five-speed gearbox fitted (including matching transfer box)
Equipped with power steering
Chassis WaxOyl protected
Road tax and MOT exempt and ULEZ/CAZ compliant
In current ownership for ten years; purchased from a friend of the vendor
Accompanied by paperwork for all mechanical upgrades

The Appeal

Land Rovers are effectively big Meccano kits. Armed with nothing more than a bag of spanners, the odd screwdriver and a big hammer, a keen enthusiast can do just about anything with one. Take this Series III for example...

Now sporting a 2.5-litre turbodiesel from a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, along with a matching five-speed manual gearbox and power steering, it's been transformed from a sedate B-road bumbler into a 70mph plus motorway muncher. Pretty impressive we're sure you'll agree.

As it's been sign-written by hand to promote the vendor's business, you may wish to repaint it and carry out a few of your own modifications, but otherwise this Land Rover is said to be ready to use.

Whether you're looking for a classic to enjoy on weekends or a distinctive marketing vehicle for your business, this modified Series III would be a great choice.

History and Paperwork

Purchased in 2014 from a friend of the vendor
Used as a prop for a food business since 2016
Stored in a container in winter and in a yard during summer
Exempt from road tax and MOT
ULEZ/CAZ compliant
Please note that the DVLA record the engine size as 2.2-litres, although correctly recognise it as a diesel
Paperwork available for major parts updates
12,916 miles indicated
1992 Discovery engine - number 27612024
Used sparingly during present ownership

The Condition

Defender bonnet and front grille fitted, accommodating the engine upgrade
Chassis WaxOyl protected and appears in sound order
Modular steel wheels and off-road tyres fitted
Body completely resprayed in 2015 to Satin Sand and sign written by hand; will need to be repainted to the new owner's specification
Front seat covers in good overall condition
Headlining fitted and in good shape
Two seatbelts, both reportedly in working order
Auxiliary switch panel added to the centre of the Series III dashboard
Later steering wheel and speedometer unit fitted (standard Series III instrument binnacle retained)
Rear door lock replaced (and complete with two keys)
Separate door lock (driver side)
Full-size spare wheel

The Mechanics

2.5-litre 200 TDi replaced the original engine in 2015
Five-speed manual transmission recently fitted
Retains four-wheel-drive and low-range
Retains conventional leaf-spring suspension set-up
Power steering fitted
Reportedly cruises at 70 mph on motorway
Weight: 1,560kg
Two sets of ignition keys

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