Highlights

Entirely original and unmodified
Very straight bodywork, with smart original Keswick Green (799) paint
Attractive basic specification with painted steel wheels and utility hardtop

The Appeal

Unashamedly simple and thoroughly fit for purpose, the original Land Rover Defender served and continues to serve farmers, businesses, explorers and monarchies the world over. If you need a no nonsense 4x4 that you can rely on, a Land Rover always has your back and this 2013 Defender 90 remains in its original, utilitarian specification.

Resplendent in Keswick Green, with steel wheels and a windowless hardtop, it’s delightfully basic and therefore true to the original design masterminded by Maurice Wilks back in 1948. For those seeking an original, unmodified and well looked after short wheelbase Defender, this one is sure to meet your requirements.

The History and Paperwork

41,388 miles from new
First registered in March 2013
MOT valid until 24th August 2024
Original book pack
V5C present
Two sets of original keys
Original warranty paperwork
Some independent service history
Full service history
- 2016 15.7 miles. oil service by shukers LR as part of oil pump recall £657
- 2019 26.2 miles full service £247 independent garage
- 2021 37.3 miles full service £861 independent garage
The vendor informs us that it is used as a second car - an only on the road

The Interior

Grey cloth seats with textured inserts
Two seater, with a cereal cubby between front occupants
All the plastics, including the dashboard and door cards are in fine shape
The controls and upholstery are only lightly worn
The rubber floor mats appear in ‘as new’ condition
No sagging to the headlining
All the switchgear presents well and we understand all to be working correctly
Features the later, more contemporary instrument panel
Alpine DIN stereo with Bluetooth
Electric windows
A genuine Land Rover dog guard is included
The rear compartment remains in great, original condition, with just light scratches to the exposed paintwork

The Exterior

Original Keswick Green paintwork in very good order for its age
The bodywork is very straight overall, with no notable dents or creases
There are only a few small scratches and the paint still shines
Equipped with a hardtop roof with no side or rear quarter windows
All the exterior plastics seem in fine order, although some are a little faded
Slight surface corrosion evident to the bumper
The chassis too exhibits some surface corrosion but nothing that unduly concerns us
The rear crossmember and bulkhead both present really well
White steel wheels fitted with Davanti Terratoura A/T tyres
Equipped with rear mud flaps which are in good condition
No modifications or additions to be seen

The Mechanics

2.2 Tdci Ford-derived diesel engine
Six-speed manual gearbox
Four wheel drive with low range
Said to be in good running order with no apparent faults
Driving very well according to the vendor

Summary

For those seeking a very usable and smart Land Rover, this 2013 Defender has a lot to offer. We adore its specification, colour scheme and it has clearly been well looked after over the years. These late Defenders are now in particularly high demand, so don’t miss this brilliant opportunity.

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