Land Rover LONG VAN III
Built: 1976 · Series: LONG
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Land Rover Long – register designation for the long-wheelbase Series III: station wagon (STW), pick-up and van with a 2,770 mm wheelbase, petrol and diesel four-cylinders, 44.4 to 50 kW
The versions held in the register under "Long" cover Land Rover Series III models with the long 2,770 mm wheelbase, equal to 109 inches. The model names combine a chassis code, body type and drivetrain: STW stands for Station Wagon, the enclosed estate with several rows of seats, VAN for the windowless panel van, PICK UP for the open flatbed, D for the diesel engine and 4X4 for permanent four-wheel drive. The Series III replaced the Series IIA from 1971 and was distinguished outwardly by a revised front with a plastic radiator grille.
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The register lists here 7 versions with 44.4 to 50 kW from four-cylinder engines of 2,250 to 2,497.5cc, unladen weights from 1,620 to 2,050 kg, a uniform gross vehicle weight of 2,760 kg, lengths from 4,390 to 4,530 mm and widths from 1,640 to 1,740 mm.
The long wheelbase created space for three rows of seats in the station wagon or a correspondingly long load area on the pick-up and van, making these versions the basis for many expedition, fire-service and official vehicles. Alongside the petrol engine, Land Rover offered a pre-chamber diesel for the Series III, sought after mainly by commercial customers with lower power requirements.
When buying any used Series III, check the ladder chassis and aluminium body panels for corrosion, the tightness of the transfer case and axle seals, and wear on the front axle's swivel pins; on the diesel, also check the injection pump. Thanks to the Series III's long production run, a wide parts market remains for the running gear, drivetrain and many body components.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Land Rover LONG, Land Rover (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 46 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,290 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,680 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 1,620 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 28.4 kW/t (46 kW / 1.6 t)
Stronger than 3% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Land Rover LONG VAN III have?
The Land Rover LONG VAN III delivers 46 kW.
How much does the Land Rover LONG VAN III weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,620 kg.
What engine does the Land Rover LONG VAN III have?
4 cylinders, 2,290 cm³ displacement.
When was the Land Rover LONG VAN III built?
Production years: 1976.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
5D LONG STW-III-4X4/2770
5D LONG STW-III-DIESEL-4X4/2770
5D Long STW-III-Diesel 4X4
LONG STW-III-4X4 -
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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