Tuesday 16 January 2007

Vehicle

Land Rover Discovery 300tdi (1998)



The previous owner had taken the vehicle for a Saharan trip, so it already had the following modifications.
  • Hannibal roof rack, roof tent and side awning
  • Steering & differential guards
  • Front winch bumper with 2 swivel recovery eyes and X9000 Superwinch
  • Extra fuel tank - 120l and 30l
  • Scorpion Racing 2" suspension lift
  • Snorkel air intake, K&N filter
  • Alisport intercooler
  • Split charge dual battery system with internal power points
  • Jackable rock sliders
  • Dark tint rear windows, and light tint reinforced front windows
  • Safe
  • Immobiliser
  • CB radio
  • Internal 70l water tank
  • Coolmatic Fridge
  • Water pump and filter system
  • On board air compressor
  • BFG AT tyres with Staun beadlockers
  • Four 20l jerry cans with roof holders
  • Fog lights
  • Two GRP sand boards
  • Built-in storage
Additional work since purchase:
  • New tyres
  • Change alternator
  • New drive belt
  • Reconditioned radiator
  • Full service of fluids, filters, grease etc
  • New hi-lift jack
  • New ladder for roof tent
  • New radio with USB connection
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