Highlights

Defender 110 station wagon with County pack
Five-cylinder Td5 engine coupled to a manual gearbox
Owned and well maintained by the vendor since 2014
Many new parts fitted since 2019
MOT valid until 20 August 2027

The Appeal

For many, the original Defender of 1990 onwards represents the perfection of the Land Rover formula, with undiminished go-anywhere capability enhanced by more reliable powertrains and more comfortable interiors. In 1998, the five-cylinder Td5 turbodiesel engine was introduced, bringing more power and refinement.

This green 2001 Land Rover Defender 110 County was purchased by the vendor in 2014 and has been driven daily and well maintained ever since. The vendor states that the unmodified engine starts immediately and performs well, with no smoke. The vendor reports “slight” oil leaks from the engine and gearbox.

The exterior is described as in keeping with the vehicle’s age, with a “sound” bulkhead, while the underside presents well and the chassis has been coated with black Hammerite. The wing tops, side rails and lower rear wings feature chequerplate.

Inside, the grey cloth seating and grey carpets are present and described as being in “fair condition throughout”. The rear of the cabin is fitted with a large rubber mat, and the car is fitted with eleven seatbelts.

This is an honest, charming and well maintained example of a Defender 110 with County pack and a desirable Td5 engine. In addition to its practicality, flexibility and all-terrain ability, the Defender is easy to work on, with plentiful parts available. It is now ready for a new owner to enjoy its many abilities.

Key Information

Mileage: 150,550 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 20 August 2027
Technical specs: 2,495cc 122hp in-line five-cylinder diesel, five-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C

The Detail

Alloy wheels
Purchased from Derby 4x4 in March 2014; no prior service history
Vendor states passenger side front door seal can allow water ingress occasionally
Vendor notes passenger-side rear door can be difficult to close occasionally
Door bottoms “show their age”
Chassis has been cleaned with a rotary wire brush and black areas coated with Hammerite
Vendor reports a scratch on roof from the up-and-over garage door
Slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox reported
Grey cloth seating
Grey carpets
Large rubber mat in rear
Eleven seatbelts
MOT valid until 20 August 2027

Serviced and maintained by the vendor since 2014:

Engine bay loom and injector loom replaced, new injector seals in 2015 (receipts included)
All driveshaft universal joints replaced in 2019
New cylinder head fitted in 2020 (receipts included)
All shock absorbers replaced in 2021
Offside swivel replaced and both swivels rebuilt with new seals and bearings in 2021
Brake callipers overhauled and new brake shoes in 2021
New power steering pump fitted in 2022
New bumper and headlight brackets fitted in 2022
New turbocharger cartridge fitted in 2022
New battery and new exhaust fitted in 2023
Gearbox and both axle oils replaced in 2023
New fuel tank bracket fitted in 2026
Welding carried out to offside rear chassis leg, rear crossmember, both front outriggers and front offside chassis in 2026

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