There is reason to suspect that VIN on the vehicle in question had been altered. That’s illegal.
There is no such thing as a 1985 Land Rover Defender. That name came into use in 1990.
It would seem that the VIN was changed to one appropriate for 1985 to fool unsuspecting buyers into thinking that the 25-year exemption would apply.
Probably a legit 85 LR 110.
If someone called it a defender, I doubt many would say it is a wrong description.
There is reason to suspect that VIN on the vehicle in question had been altered. That’s illegal.
So what? That makes it the business of jackboots at DHS?
If this is legitimately the concern of DHS then it is past time to openly acknowledge that DHS is the State Police, the domestic military.
Thus, since we have been previously informed that the DHS is not subject to the 4th amendment (or any other part of the Constitution), it logically follows that the feds have effectively suspended the US Constitution in toto.
Based on what the Republicans are doing in congress to combat mass lawlessness of the feds (nothing), it is also reasonable to assume that 2014 and 2016 elections will do nothing to change the direction of our burgeoning police state.
You may want to exercise more discretion when talking with your liberal neighbors. All it takes for a swat team to hit your home is an anonymous tip from one of your offended Democrat comrades saying you have a couple 30 round mags for your AR15.