DE&S Secretariat
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Defence Equipment & Support
Ref: FOI2018/06284
Maple 0A, #2043
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol BS34 8JH
Mr Charles Foinette
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09 May 2018
Dear Mr Foinette,
Thank you for your email, dated 09 May 2018, requesting the following information:
I own an ex-MoD Land Rover, which had in service the VRN 59 KK 08. I would be most
grateful if you were able to supply copies of any records that you hold in relation to the
history of this vehicle.
The full details of the vehicle (from the data plate) are:
Truck Utility Medium FFR Plain Hard Top
12/24v 4x4 Land Rover 110 Diesel
Chassis Number SALLDHAC7JA916807
Con No: LV20/004 Item 58
Code No: VB1720
NSN: 2320-99-893-7008
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