Highlights

Exceptionally rare MOD trial vehicle for Wolf project
Features several unique Wolf prototype details
Used by the MOD to 2022 and typically well-maintained
Highly regarded Wolf with reinforced chassis and other upgrades
New clutch and repairs to electrics in 2024
MOT to September 2025

The Appeal

The scene is a meeting room at Land Rover HQ. The topic: what to call the Defender variant that the firm was specially developing for its exacting MOD customer. “This project could really bite us on the a**se,” quipped the firm’s Engineering Director. “Better call it Wolf then”, came the reply.

And so, the story goes, one of the best-regarded Defender models got its informal name. You can understand the Director’s comment when you consider what the team had to achieve. The MOD set sky-high standards and extensive, prolonged testing resulted in a stronger chassis, reinforced rear axle and many other detail changes.

This 1994 110 Wolf - the official nomenclature is Truck Utility Medium High Specification, or TUM HS for short - helped make all that possible. It is one of a handful of remaining ‘trial’ vehicles - some sources indicate only three exist - that were used to test and test and test the Defender for the MOD. The vendor acquired the vehicle in 2023, realised the early chassis number and executed a Freedom of Information request, which verifies these details. He tells us that this one still has some sand inside from this time.

It was bought from Witham Specialist Vehicles, the well-known MOD vehicle reseller. All MOD vehicles are impeccably maintained and this one has covered few km since purchase. It has been used for light farm work and is only for sale as the vendor believes it should be looked after in line with its historical importance. It is sold with a long MOT to September 2025.

Whether you choose to put this Wolf to work or treat it to a sparing life, if you’re a Land Rover enthusiast or military collector, it is an opportunity not to miss.

The History and Paperwork

Built and first used in 1994
First registered 20th September 1994
Remained with MOD to 2022
Two civilian keepers since first UK registration on 1st February 2022
Current keeper since 15th August 2023
Acquired from MOD vehicle specialist Witham Specialist Vehicles
Current keeper is only selling as he wants a collector to preserve this vehicle
MOD service history to a high standard as per normal
Not serviced since purchase due to sparing use
Used for light farm work by seller
Dry stored during winter and only used outside in summer months
VIN number SALLDHAF7MA951188
Seller made a FOI request that confirms it was a Wolf project trial vehicle
Seller tells us that he has lots more information on the Wolf’s history
MOT to 10th September 2025 with minor advisories to note
Mileage on test 112,912 km and now reported to be on 113,920 km by seller
Vendor reports that the has been told there are only two other trial vehicles in existence
One of these is in the Dunsfold Museum military collection
Supplied with choice of road legal yellow/white plates or black/silver display plates

Unique features reported by seller:

No ERM plate
Spare wheel on back rather than on side
Rare light switch

The Condition

Remains as it left the MOD in 2022 painted in ‘NATO’ military green
Used and unrestored condition with some light signs of use
Since these arguably add to its provenance and character vendor has left it ‘as is’
Bodywork and fittings show light signs of surface deterioration likely easily remedied
These include some surface rust to the shovel and Jerry storage can
We are told there are no issues on underside and no structural advisories on MOT
Bespoke reinforced ‘Wolf’ chassis with extra strengthening and internal Dinitrol rust proofing
Body colour steel wheels fitted with Michelin all terrain tyres in good order
There are some scratches and marks to exterior trim such as front bumper
Exterior lights in good order with no reported damage or functional issues
Crack on windscreen recorded on MOT as an advisory
Car is supplied with a spare windscreen for fitting
MOD specification exterior fittings including snorkel as shown and side storage boxes
Tan canvas roof with rear ‘door’ with fabric and fittings in good, used condition
Standard Wolf 110 interior with twin front seats in black vinyl and rear bench seats
Interior is in good condition with usual signs of age and use for such a vehicle
Various unique ‘trial’ features inside and out as detailed above
Braced rear bulkhead as shown

The Mechanics

300TDI 2,495cc turbodiesel engine
5spd manual gearbox with usual Land Rover off-road functionality
Clutch replaced in January 2024
Various electrical issues remedied in autumn 2024
Reinforced rear axle and steering guard amongst Wolf upgrades
Well maintained by MOD to usual high standards
Sparingly used since purchase so not serviced by the current keeper
No reported running or driving issues
Minor advisory to note on the current MOT

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