Highlights
- Built new for Scottish Power
- Special Vehicles-built with utility company modifications
- Proven long-distance traveller including Morocco expedition
- Fitted with powerful winch (tested but never used)
- Practical, usable 110 that vendor tells us has been regularly serviced
- Recent new starter motor and batteries
- MOT valid to May 2026
The Appeal
As any Land Rover enthusiast knows, Special Vehicles models are, well, just as the name suggests. Built on a different line to the regular Defenders, these models featured bespoke upgrades and were often built for utilities companies.
This 2002 110 was built on the Special Vehicles line for Scottish Power and features a number of improvements, notably various storage boxes and a revised rear body with windows removed. It was repainted in appropriately menacing black in 2012, four years before the vendor acquired it.
He has used it regularly whilst keeping the servicing and maintenance up to date. He’s even taken it to Morocco, where he and his dog used it as a camper. It has been little used over the last 12 months but has received a new starter and batteries recently.
The MOT runs to May 2026. There are a few advisories to note, but that ticket provides plenty of time to sort them. This Defender is firmly at the usable, practical end of the scale and as such will likely appeal to diehard marque enthusiasts.
The vendor says:
“It’s been a great vehicle. I've driven it to Morocco and slept in it with the dog.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 0th June 2002
- Originally commissioned by Special Vehicles and first owned by Scottish Power
- Subsequently owned by a gardener before the current owner acquired it
- Six registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since March 2016
- Previously silver which was changed to black in 2012
- Used for a tour to Morocco where it proved to be reliable
- V5C
- MOT valid to 13th March 2026 with advisories to note
The Condition
- Black bodywork shows signs of use typical of a working vehicle
- Bodywork presents as shown with dent to passenger door
- Recently fitted with a new driver’s door
- Vendor states that some welding work may be required
- MOT shows advisories for structure
- Two new seats were fitted approximately 8 years ago
- Lights have been installed in the rear compartment at same time
- Fitted with black factory alloy wheels around 8 years ago
- Original steel wheels included as shown
- All terrain tyres fitted
- Equipped with a powerful winch that has been tested but never used
- Special Vehicles badging
- Tow bar and roof rack included
- Working vehicle interior with black vinyl seats
- Door card is missing on driver’s side
- Fitted with a Pioneer stereo
The Mechanics
- 2,495cc TD5 engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Usual Defender all-terrain transmission functionality
- Engine starts and runs well we are told
- Vendor advises it has been regularly serviced but paperwork is missing
- Recently fitted with new batteries and a new starter motor
- Little used in recent months but started easily
- Advisories to note on current MOT
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