Registration - WWU 212J

Chassis No. - 27114240H

M.O.T. - November 2022

Odometer - 96,406

‘WWU 212J’ was apparently treated to a comprehensive restoration by the previous owner, which included the installation of a galvanised chassis, replacement seats, tyres etc. The current keeper, who has retained the Landie for the last six or so years, currently classes the 2.25-litre petrol engine, transmission and black vinyl interior trim as ‘good’, the bodywork as ‘average’, and the dark green paintwork as ‘below average’. The vehicle’s accompanying paperwork is restricted to a collection of recent receipts for parts, service, and the current MOT that’s valid until November 22 next year. The indicated total mileage stands at a credible but unwarranted 96,406.

That even the last of the classic Defenders is immediately recognisable as a direct descendent of the Land Rover launched at the 1948 Amsterdam Motorshow is huge testimony to Maurice Wilks’ original design. The Landie was designed for light agricultural use and to create the cashflow required to kickstart Rover’s post-war passenger car production. The irony of its longevity is that production was only intended to run for two-three years. Instead, it rapidly became the workhorse of the world. The model steadily progressed from a single offering with 1.6-litre petrol engine to a complete family of long and short wheelbase derivatives with an ever increasing choice of powerplants. By the time of the Series IIA, production was at its all-time peak of over 60,000 vehicles per annum. In addition to record sales, the model dominated many world markets, accounting for around 90% of the 4x4 sector in Australia, Africa and the Middle East. The Series IIA is considered by many to be the most durable of all the Land Rover Series vehicles.

In summary:

• The subject of a comprehensive restoration by the previous keeper
• Has a relatively low indicated mileage of 96,406
• MOT’d to the end of November next year