Land Rover 90 ‘Winter Water Wolf’ 1999

Land Rover 90 ‘Winter Water Wolf’ Background: 

• The Land Rover ‘Winter Water Wolf’ is a modified version of the Defender 90 Wolf, commissioned by the British Royal Marines for amphibious landing tasks and extreme cold weather deployment. 
• As part of the REMUS project, the Ministry of Defence modified its fleet of Wold Land Rovers with a front roll-over protection system, rear retracting seat belts, wright off-road front and rear anti-vibration acoustic matting, Dinitrol wax injection of chassis / bulkhead, chassis underseal, as well as the improved and desirable R380 gearbox.
• Most of the vehicles were used for tactical landings, many of which were exposed to excessive sea water.

Overview of this Land Rover Defender 90 ‘Winter Water Wolf’:

• One of only 50 examples and displays 95,352 Kms (59,248 miles) from new.
• A well-cared for example of a rare ex military 4×4 offered for sale by its first civilian owner who has preserved most authentic military features. 
• Powered by a 2.4 litre 300Tdi engine, powering all four wheels via the 5-speed R380 transmission.
• First registered in 1999 for the MoD, it was purchased by the current owner and registered with the DVLA in April 2021 under their business name, before being transferred to personal ownership in October 2021. 
• This example was kept in reserve and used as a radio car, as when purchased from MoD, the current owner had to remove the radio table in the rear to make practical for civilian use. They also removed the front rifle rack and external antenna.

Land Rover 90 Winter Water Wolf Specification:

• Finished in the rugged shade of Nato Green satin war paint over a black cabin.
• Black vinyl-trimmed front seats, and grey vinyl-trimmed rear bench seats.
• Accommodates six people.
• Strengthened chassis, a lightweight fibreglass roof, stronger rear axle, side-mounted spare wheel, a special (simpler) version of the dependable 300Tdi engine, heavy-duty suspension, fully waterproof switchgear, infrared internal insulation, a rear Webasto oil heater, a Webasto engine oil heater, covert internal lighting, a kill switch, a wading raised air intake and fuel breather system, and bonnet-mounted tools. 
• The above upgrades enabled the vehicle to operate in temperatures as low as -50C and to wade up to mid-windscreen height. 
• On the roof is an exit hatch for occupants to leave the vehicle in emergencies or keep lookout during wading.
• Sits upon 16-inch body-coloured steel wheels fitted with brand-new Goodyear G90 tyres, and includes a new spare tyre.
• Equipment includes headlamp protection grilles, a roof rack, a front bumper-mounted pick head, a steering guard, a front wing snow vent, basic heater and ventilation controls, a passenger map light, front and rear demister, a high and low range gearbox, power steering, and folding rear bench seats.

HISTORY:

• The Land Rover 90 Winter Water Wolf comes with the registration paperwork, a Date in Service Certificate, a freedom of information request from the MoD, a couple of MOT certificates, the Wolf handbook, a spare snorkel top cyclone, a cover plate for when the snorkel/raised air intake is removed, and some maintenance invoices.
• The vehicle’s last MOT test was conducted on 12 September 2023 at 93,692 Kms, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories. However, the vehicle has just had new front brakes fitted.

Exterior & Interior CONDITION

• The vehicle was selected by the owner due to the absence of corrosion to the chassis and bulkhead, both of which are still in excellent condition. The seller notes that:
• There is a dent on the offside front wing.
• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Slight scuffs on the rear ‘dumb iron’, and wear to the steering wheel, but nothing compared to the action some of these would have seen.
• Fuse box cover is missing, and the map light stalk is slightly weak at its base.

SERVICE HISTORY

• March 2024: The Car Works, Hertfordshire replaced front brake pads, handbrake cable and shoes.
• October 2023: Service carried out at around 94,128 Kms (58,488 miles), consisting of an engine oil and filter change. Notes from this service included slight play in an arm ball joint.
• March 2023: exhaust centre box fitted and a replacement water pump was installed.
• March 2022: TJD Motors carried out an interim service.
• February 2021: L Jackson carried out a service.

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