*Please note that this car was previously listed as a Diesel despite being Petrol powered*

Highlights

Good solid example of the legendary off roader
Holds great potential as a restoration candidate or for an off-road build
Brilliant 2.5 litre petrol engine in good order

The Appeal

When thinking of rugged, dependable and capable 4x4s, there are seldom models that come to mind more so than the Land Rover Defender. A name synonymous with those in the need for a go anywhere vehicle to conquer some of the most challenging terrain the world has to offer. The Defender is undeniably a legend.

With demand and appreciation for Defenders on a seemingly endless upward trend, examples such as this really are a rarity and for the discerning Land Rover enthusiast, make an excellent buy. This is one that holds great potential as a candidate for restoration or perhaps as a full out off road build, and as it is currently in running driving form, is one that could be used in the interim with very little work.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 12/10/1988
Believed to be an ex ambulance, hence the incredibly low displayed mileage
Holds a current MOT, valid with no advisories until October 2023
MOT records suggest the Defender has amassed very little mileage in recent years
V5 registration document also present with the vehicle
Bought by the current owner as something of a usable project vehicle but a lack of time and space means they are looking to move the Defender on to a new owner

The Interior

Simple rugged, classic Defender interior in good condition
Six seater layout for added versatility
Several auxiliary switches from the vehicles previous calling as an ambulance
Front and rear seating of a good nature largely free from wear and tarnishing
Rear row of seats could be removed with relative ease to turn the Defender into a van if the new owner wishes to do so
Incredibly versatile interior space
At present the passenger areas can only be accessed via the drivers door, rear left passenger and rear tailgate as the other doors will not open
Dash panel in good order and notably lacking in sun damage and cracking
Even in its current six seater guise, the Defender sports a vast rear storage area

The Exterior

Iconic Defender styling that remained largely unchanged throughout the model’s lengthy production
Full white paint scheme likely due to the vehicle’s previous calling as an ambulance
Bodywork is in fair condition, and looks to be a solid example with the almost to be expected marks, scratches and blemishes that come with a service vehicle of this age, however nothing to detract from the overall look
Good honest example of the beloved off roader
Four steel wheels, also finished in a white paint scheme. In good condition but showing general signs of age, a fifth spare wheel resides on the rear in a white and green ambulance style livery
It appears as though the fixings for a bonnet mounted spare wheel are also in place
In its current aesthetic standing this is a Defender that tells stories, turns heads and is a general raw, barebones example of the beloved model. Exactly what a Defender should be

The Mechanics

Legendary 2.5 litre petrol engine famed for its longevity and reliability
A true go anywhere vehicle, these Defenders have a great reputation for off road capability, and for good reason
Engine appears to be a good quality example
At present only the drivers door, rear left passenger and tailgate open
No advisories flagged on the most recent MOT test
Running driving example, ready for its next adventure
Could be used in its current, more original state but simultaneously lends itself well to modification

Summary

Being a successor to the series Land Rovers, the Defender was always going to be a formidable machine, here we are decades later and the name Defender is still the go to tool for going anywhere. The name is something of a legend and it's clear to see why. For those in need of an extremely capable off-roader that exudes style, look no further. This 1988 110 presents almost as a blank canvas, onto which the new owner can paint exactly what they want in a Defender.

Although more than capable in its current state, light recommissioning and TLC would bring the truck up to standard and would leave the owner with a simple, incredibly raw example of the model, which is arguably what a Defender should always be.

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