Land Rover One Ten 2.25 Diesel

Early diesel engines weren't great; that's why many have been replaced with Tdi power by now. Check especially for bulkhead corrosion and off-road damage to the chassis.

Dimensions H1989mm; W1790mm; L4631mm

Max Load Capacity 90-1400kg Insurance Group 7-10

The One Ten was launched in 1983, and the Ninety followed in 1984. From 1984, winding windows were fitted (Series models and very early One Tens had simple sliding panels), and a 2.5-litre, 68 hp (51 kW) diesel engine was introduced. This was based on the earlier 2.25-litre engine, but had a more modern fuel-injection system as well as increased capacity. A low compression version of the 3.5-litre V8 Range Rover engine was available too which transformed performance at the expense of fuel economy.

From 1985 a new chassis type was available, the 127-inch (see below). This was the first time such a specialised chassis had been built in-house. Previously, even longer vehicles had been built, many featuring 6-wheel drive, but all by private conversion companies. The new 127 was part of Land Rover's plan to improve profitability by taking in such work to its own Special Vehicles Department, which was developed from the Special Projects Department that had been in existence for many years.