DRIVE A PIECE OF HISTORY
HERITAGE
The Story
Delivered new in 1985, this Land Rover 110 was acquired by the Gemeinde Suhr, a small municipality located just outside Aarau in the Swiss canton of Aargau. Suhr is known for its immaculate municipal fleet management: village vehicles are stored indoors, meticulously serviced, and used only for official duties within the community. During the 1980s, many Swiss villages — including Suhr — selected the 3.5-liter petrol V8 Land Rover 110 for their emergency and civil-protection fleets because of its reliability, 4×4 capability, and ability to navigate narrow village roads and steep surrounding hills. These vehicles typically served as light support units for the local fire brigade, civil defense, and technical services, carrying personnel and equipment to intervention sites in the region.
Suhr’s municipal vehicles are known to be exceptionally well preserved, operating under strict Swiss inspection schedules and often logging very low annual mileage. This Defender fits that profile perfectly: the original Suhr coat of arms remains on the bodywork, confirming its village origin and adding rare authenticity. The region’s reputation for careful maintenance and sheltered storage explains the vehicle’s remarkably solid condition today — making it an excellent example of a Swiss-spec 110 with genuine historical provenance.
1985 Land Rover Defender from Switzerland
Below are the complete factory and registration details for this 1985 Land Rover Defender 110. All information comes directly from the original Swiss documents and reflects the vehicle’s authentic configuration as delivered new to the municipality of Suhr in 1985. The vehicle has been consistently maintained throughout its life, with all scheduled servicing completed under strict Swiss standards. Documentation confirming its maintenance history, inspections, and overall condition is available. The vehicle currently shows 16,112 miles.
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 110 (Land Rover 110)
Year: 1985
VIN / Chassis: SAL LDH AV2 BA22 4587
Configuration: 9-seater utility (Fourgon)
First Registration: 01 March 1985
Origin: Suhr, Canton Aargau, Switzerland (municipal fleet)
Mileage: 16,112 miles
Engine
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Engine Type: 3.5L Rover V8 (gasoline / petrol)
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Displacement: 3528 cc
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Power: 85 kW (≈ 114 hp)
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Cylinders: 8
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Fuel: Gas
Drivetrain and Performance
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4-speed manual
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Heavy-duty axles
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Swiss-regulated gearing and homologation
Weight and Capacity
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Curb Weight: 3,814 lbs
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Payload Capacity: 2,910 lbs
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Gross Vehicle Weight: 6,724 lbs
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Total Train Weight: 7,779 lbs
Seating
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Total Seats: 9
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Front Seats: 2
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Rear Seats: 7
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Seat Belts: Installed for all 9 passengers
Swiss Registration Details
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Original Canton: Aargau (AG)
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Later Canton: Vaud (VD)
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Last Swiss Inspection: 10 July 2025
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Previous Inspection: 06 December 2019
Swiss Origin
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Purchased new by Gemeinde Suhr, near Aarau, Switzerland
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Served in the municipal fleet (civil protection / village support)
