The Defender name has been a staple of the 4x4 market for over 70 years thanks to a brilliantly simple and effective design. Since the release of the Defender in its redesigned frock, L316 generation models have become something of a sought-after vehicle as the motoring world tries its best to cling to the past.
This model, first registered in 2010 is the perfect antidote to the modern, more complicated version of the Defender. Its boxy shape is one that many people adore, and finished in dark green, it definitely looks the part.
Having had two owners from new and coming with an extensive service history, you don’t often see cars like this while visually, we struggle to see any worrying details in its condition.
County spec: Many extra options fitted from the factory
Hardy off-road ready interior
Land Rover Defenders are certainly not built with out-and-out luxury in mind. Famously, their interiors are designed so that after an afternoon’s trek in the mud, one can simply wipe the seats and dash clean before setting off home.
This is evident when seeing this 2010 model. Plastics cover much of the interior from the floor to the dashboard while the seats are fitted with perfectly presentable fabrics that get the job done.
That being said, this particular car comes in County specification adding several electric gadgets not seen on the majority of Defenders of this age. Electric windows and central locking headline while more comfortable seats and nicer trim than other versions make it a classier proposition.
Unfortunately, a tear can be seen in the passenger seat, though the current owner is providing a new set of seat covers with the vehicle. Bar some marks to the paint, the rear of the cabin looks in good shape.
The Exterior
Defender 90 styling looks good
Dark green paint in very good condition
Recently fitted BF Goodrich tyres
Outside, this 2010 Land Rover Defender looks great. The short-wheelbase size of the car is excellent for the UK’s small country lanes and there’s no denying it’s a shape that attracts people in flocks.
The car is coated in a dark green colour akin to British Racing Green which seems to be in fantastic condition aside from some slight marking around the door handles. All the badges also look great on the car from the Land Rover badges to the lights and the grille.
The plastics of the handles, mirrors and spare wheel cover, despite looking somewhat faded, are also seemingly in good condition.
As for the wheels, a few slight scuff marks don’t take away from their overall shine. They are fitted with BF Goodrich All Terrain tyres which have been recently replaced according to the owner.
Towards the back, under the spare wheel which sits proudly in its expected place, you’ll find a tow bar. Underneath, the chunky off-road capable chassis looks clean and we struggle to see any worrying signs of corrosion or damage.
The Mechanics
Ford Duratorq turbodiesel inline-4, 120hp
6-speed manual transmission, high and low range
The car drives perfectly
Sitting under the bonnet is the 2.4-litre turbodiesel inline-four. Pumping out 120hp and 360Nm of torque, this model is certainly up for any terrain thrown at it. In fact, with an excellent service history record and a very presentable engine bay, there don’t appear to be any signs of poor health.
Connected to the Ford Duratorq engine is a 6-speed manual transmission along with a high- and low-range transfer case. Once again, this 2010 Defender, just like all Defenders, is built to tackle the green lanes of rural Britain.
The owner informs us that the car drives as it should with no worrying noises or vibrations. It also supposedly starts and brakes as it did when it left the factory.
Summary
Visually and mechanically, this 2010 Land Rover Defender 90 is certainly a gorgeous example. In fact, its condition certainly doesn’t lead one to believe that it has spent several years as a farm shop delivery work horse.
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