Spot on about maintaining what we have rather than buying the latest and greatest, surely Defenders, Perentie and older land rovers are ideal, easy to fix and infinitely rebuildable. 👍
We got our one back in 2016 when they were 8-12k max. One thing people see on the online auctions is that the odometer is showing low km's but unless it can be verified with the log book (which some do not even come with) its more than likely it has done far more and that the speedo has just been replaced. And I totally agree about those tyres, i tried telling my dad why they should be replaced and that just because they have tread left does not mean that the tires are still good. I think the standard recommendation is to replace tires 7 years after the build date and michilen i think does say that the xzl's can be replaced after 10 years but that still a long time. I replaced them all with new rims, wheel nuts and 255/85r16's and found that doing that made the speedo basically dead accurate, if not reading 1-2kms under.
Remembering Bush Tucker Man - Les Hiddins who introduced the "Australian Take " with the Land Rover ,And they made a better job of it too . Loved to have owned one
G'day thank you for the video. It is good to see an honest assessment on a Perentie. I am close to retirement and have been dwelling on whether to buy a Perentie or an old Troopy for CSR and out of the way camping. I have owned Landcruisers all my life (and various other shitboxes) and gave my last Troopy to my yougest son 10 year ago and bought a new Dmax. The wife has claimed the Dmax so I need to find a roughish vehicle for camping and general abuse. For me it has to be mechanical injection no electronics...totally simple (I am an electronics engineer....how wierd ehhh!!!). I would love an old Troopy but getting one with no rust these days is very hard.....hence the interest in Perenties. But I struggle to love LandRover.....though I do love Isuzu engines and rate them way above Toyota. Anyhooo this is all blurb...... Thankyou for the great video. Kind Regards Mick Glen Forrest, WA
The Perenties are slow, noisy, full of rattles, hot inside when its hot outside, cold inside when its cold outside, but compared to the old series Land Rovers they are a Cadillac. They will ride better than any old leaf sprung vehicle and a lot of newer coil sprung vehicles. The Isuzu engine is a reliable long lasting light truck engine. Thank you for your thoughts.
Hey mate, after the initial cost of the purchase what would all of these costs add up to?? (Rough estimates if you cant give exact numbers, that is fine by me) Just about to pull the trigger on one and want to know how much to budget after the initial cost of purchasing to get it road worthy
@@HeinerStorch KLR Automotive in Australia do an exchange machined R380 bellhousing to suit the 3.9 Isuzu engine. If you email them they may well be able to tell you the difference in the other gearboxes.
I don't know what makes you think that, but these are ex-Australian army Land Rovers or what was commonly called a Land Rover Perentie. These being mid 80's models even if they were not a Perentie they are not a Defender model.
@@aztech4x4mechanical You are very right mate, I have checked and indeed the Aussie Landrover Perentie (Defender) was different, available in both 4 x 4 and 6 x 6 configurations and powered by Isuzu engines. My apologies.
In the uk now The law states steer tyres on a commercial vehicle can be no older than 10 years ,I would imagine on a car /landrover it covers all the wheels as generally there is no difference between front and rear ...I said generally as some cars do use different sizes front and rear ..,,They did a good paint job ,Like anyone who auctions off vehicles ,they do the minimum to them ,In the uk we dont even repaint them you get it how it left it's last unit..Australia is probably like most armies and have a budget ,so replacing tyres on all the vehicles going to auction is not viable ..Really enjoyed your video ,nice to see how the Aussies spec their LandRovers to what we did in the British Army ,spent many a year repairing them in the R.E.M.E . Just sad that they are no longer in production ,they did what they where meant to do..It is in way better condition than anything we sold ,lol
You got lucky you got winch on it . The robco ones don't last i brought one it only lasted 12 months i did everything they said to condition the canvas. Really disappointed with it . I have found out the best canvas cost 3.500 grand . God Bless
Yes the Perentie all had a Gal chassis. They could still suffer rust in the firewall, but not bad for a Land Rover that has been in service for over 30 years.
Hold up there mate at the auction they are unregistered,now you have to get a roadworthy,so the tyres should be checked and all other things you talk about,still a good video.
Spot on about maintaining what we have rather than buying the latest and greatest, surely Defenders, Perentie and older land rovers are ideal, easy to fix and infinitely rebuildable. 👍
We got our one back in 2016 when they were 8-12k max. One thing people see on the online auctions is that the odometer is showing low km's but unless it can be verified with the log book (which some do not even come with) its more than likely it has done far more and that the speedo has just been replaced.
And I totally agree about those tyres, i tried telling my dad why they should be replaced and that just because they have tread left does not mean that the tires are still good. I think the standard recommendation is to replace tires 7 years after the build date and michilen i think does say that the xzl's can be replaced after 10 years but that still a long time. I replaced them all with new rims, wheel nuts and 255/85r16's and found that doing that made the speedo basically dead accurate, if not reading 1-2kms under.
Remembering Bush Tucker Man - Les Hiddins who introduced the "Australian Take " with the Land Rover ,And they made a better job of it too . Loved to have owned one
G'day
thank you for the video. It is good to see an honest assessment on a Perentie. I am close to retirement and have been dwelling on whether to buy a Perentie or an old Troopy for CSR and out of the way camping. I have owned Landcruisers all my life (and various other shitboxes) and gave my last Troopy to my yougest son 10 year ago and bought a new Dmax. The wife has claimed the Dmax so I need to find a roughish vehicle for camping and general abuse. For me it has to be mechanical injection no electronics...totally simple (I am an electronics engineer....how wierd ehhh!!!). I would love an old Troopy but getting one with no rust these days is very hard.....hence the interest in Perenties. But I struggle to love LandRover.....though I do love Isuzu engines and rate them way above Toyota. Anyhooo this is all blurb......
Thankyou for the great video.
Kind Regards
Mick
Glen Forrest, WA
The Perenties are slow, noisy, full of rattles, hot inside when its hot outside, cold inside when its cold outside, but compared to the old series Land Rovers they are a Cadillac. They will ride better than any old leaf sprung vehicle and a lot of newer coil sprung vehicles. The Isuzu engine is a reliable long lasting light truck engine. Thank you for your thoughts.
Hey mate, after the initial cost of the purchase what would all of these costs add up to?? (Rough estimates if you cant give exact numbers, that is fine by me)
Just about to pull the trigger on one and want to know how much to budget after the initial cost of purchasing to get it road worthy
What are these worth at the moment?
Which state?
Western Australia
Didn't you watch the video? He clearly says so in it.
Is the engine a Izuzu one?
Yes it's a 3.9lt 4BD1 engine and the 6x6 are a 4BD1T, the turbo variant.
@@aztech4x4mechanical Thanks for the feedback. Do they directly fit to the LT77 or R380 gearbox or by adapterplate? Heinz, Germany
@@HeinerStorch KLR Automotive in Australia do an exchange machined R380 bellhousing to suit the 3.9 Isuzu engine. If you email them they may well be able to tell you the difference in the other gearboxes.
There’s great,, a back yard mechanic can fix,no computer techno bull,crap,no air con,we has Australian have got soft and yuppie,
This is NOT a Landrover Parentie! This is a normal Land rover Defender 110 mate.
i'd love to hear you elaborate about this...
I don't know what makes you think that, but these are ex-Australian army Land Rovers or what was commonly called a Land Rover Perentie. These being mid 80's models even if they were not a Perentie they are not a Defender model.
@@aztech4x4mechanical You are very right mate, I have checked and indeed the Aussie Landrover Perentie (Defender) was different, available in both 4 x 4 and 6 x 6 configurations and powered by Isuzu engines. My apologies.
@@thedevilstears1 I ate humble Pie, check my post.
@@tomlepski8306well done mate, not too many people will admit their error. Hope you have a great day.👍
Front Line Machinery =. Front Line Rip-Offs
In the uk now The law states steer tyres on a commercial vehicle can be no older than 10 years ,I would imagine on a car /landrover it covers all the wheels as generally there is no difference between front and rear ...I said generally as some cars do use different sizes front and rear ..,,They did a good paint job ,Like anyone who auctions off vehicles ,they do the minimum to them ,In the uk we dont even repaint them you get it how it left it's last unit..Australia is probably like most armies and have a budget ,so replacing tyres on all the vehicles going to auction is not viable ..Really enjoyed your video ,nice to see how the Aussies spec their LandRovers to what we did in the British Army ,spent many a year repairing them in the R.E.M.E . Just sad that they are no longer in production ,they did what they where meant to do..It is in way better condition than anything we sold ,lol
You got lucky you got winch on it . The robco ones don't last i brought one it only lasted 12 months i did everything they said to condition the canvas. Really disappointed with it . I have found out the best canvas cost 3.500 grand . God Bless
I’d part of my apprenticeship on these vehicles, ULR Melbourne. Thinking of buying one. Any tips?
Looks like some great buys, but sadly I'm on the wrong side of the planet!
Do they all have galvanised chassis?
Dry climate + galv = last forever.
In UK we have wet climate + no galv = Rust 😕
Yes the Perentie all had a Gal chassis. They could still suffer rust in the firewall, but not bad for a Land Rover that has been in service for over 30 years.
Hold up there mate at the auction they are unregistered,now you have to get a roadworthy,so the tyres should be checked and all other things you talk about,still a good video.
The second Perentie with the new tyres has passed a roadworthy. I do all the prep work before I take them to get inspected so they pass first time.
If the bits and pieces are good enough for the ADF then I think the WA legislators should butt out. Bunch of fairies.
Where do you get the ignition key and barrel please?
Part Number: 536913
Any decent Land Rover parts supplier. In Australia you could go to KLR Automotive