1989 Land Rover Defender Perentie 110 4x4 Test Drive

In the Australian Army, vehicles are assigned to particular units and stay with that Unit for the vehicle's tenure. These Units are also responsible for maintaining the vehicles they rely upon. As a result, Australian Army vehicles generally exhibit excellent condition. This Land Rover is no exception and is impressive for a military vehicle of this age. The exterior is excellent, with no notable blemishes and no evidence of accident or bodywork. The paint has an appropriate patina and the camouflaged top fits well. Interior rubber, plastic, and vinyl are all in excellent condition. The seats are in great condition with no rips, tears, or stains. The cargo area exhibits light signs of use and is in very good condition. Underhood, the 4-Cylinder Isuzu diesel runs excellent, developing strong power throughout the rev range. The transmission shifts well, slotting into gear easily. Underneath the frame and underbody are impressively straight and clean. There is insignificant surface rust in isolated areas, but nothing to compromise the integrity or function of any components.
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[@swagmanexplores7472]

They are a great vehicle, I operated them during my Australian Army days and have one in excellent condition in my carport to this day !

[@radaraacf]

Galvanised chassis not anodised frame, aluminium body, wide chassis behind the rear axle to allow a spare wheel to be fitted underneath, chassis strengthened to allow the vehicle to be hanged from any 1 of the 4 helicopter lift points without warping the chassis, blackout light fitted with a light that iluminates the rear diff pumpkin which is painted white for tactical low light driving, breathers throughout vehicle are located at top of engine bay for deep fording, amongst several other things

[@gbuzz1245]

Landrover by name but these are fully built in Australia.

[@johnphillips519]

I have been led to believe there is an off the shelf turbo kit you can get for these👍

[@edgedetailing9980]

These are not english, they are Australian built, for the Australian Army in the late 1980s

[@andrewmoroney2381]

You need to try the 6x6 version of the Perentie

[@nnoddy8161]

The best 'Land Rover' to never roll off the Solihull production line. The 3.9 Isuzu 4BD1 was available to the Australian public in the 'County 110.' The engine is FAR superior to the 2.5ltr diesels from Rover (and the Buick 3.5 V8), especially given the weight of the vehicle. Lots of low rpm torque.

[@AlphaCars]

This drives like a dream - You are absolutely right about the low end torque!

[@overnighter]

03:26 is that really the "air intake"?

[@swagmanexplores7472]

Yes, there is a flexible tube which brings the air from the wing vent down into the air cleaner