Highlights

Very high specification Defender 110 built and upgraded for expeditions
Comprehensively rebuilt engine, gearbox and transfer box less than 6,000 miles ago
Expedition modifications including full bespoke roll cage and 200L total fuel capacity
Performance upgrades delivering 195bhp and 550nm
Ashcroft limited slip differentials fitted to front and rear axles
Long-term ownership since 2010 with regular Waxoyl protection
Current MOT valid to January 2026

The Appeal

The difference between this enhanced Defender and some of the others is that it was specifically built for expedition use. That means the improvement go well beyond either cosmetic or fashionable. This is a 110 XS specified with serious intent.

The vendor tells us that he bought it in 2010. Finished in dark blue metallic, it was factory supplied as a luxury ‘XS’ model with seven seats. It has now been converted to five seats - to suit its expedition goals - but could be easily converted back. The specification is impressive, including full bespoke roll cage, 200L fuel tanks, engine upgrade to 195bhp and Ashcroft LSDs to front and rear axles.

The vendor tells us that the engine, gearbox and transfer box were rebuilt less than 6,000 miles ago. He has continued the previous keeper’s regime of annual and bi-annual Waxoyling, which means the chassis and underside remain in very good order. It has been regularly serviced and carries MOT to January 2026.

You could merely enjoy this stylish Defender locally, but with a specification this extensively surely your plans should include somewhere interesting and distant too.

The vendor says:

“This is a complete expedition vehicle , in superb condition , both mechanically and chassis in pristine condition, I find in immensely enjoyable to drive and use in any conditions but particularly off road on big trips. Put a roof tent on top and it is ready for any adventure!

“The vehicle has been serviced locally, by a Land Rover specialist, every 8,000 miles. Miller race proven (nanoparticle) oil used which apparently hugely increases engine longevity.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 25th January 2006
Three keepers from new
Current keeper recorded from January 2013
Vendor states that her acquired the vehicle in 2010
Waxoyled from new with protection topped up every 1-2 years
Full strip down and rebuild of engine, gearbox, and transfer box less than 6,000 miles ago
V5C
Factory handbooks
MOT valid to 22nd January 2026 with advisories to note
Extensively upgraded by current keeper as detailed below

The vendor says:

“I bought the vehicle in 2010 I am the second owner. The original owner had the vehicle waxoyled from new and I have continued with this . Topping up the treatment every year or two.The engine , gearbox, transfer box etc had a full strip down less than 6,000 miles ago. The head was cleaned and had new valves and guides. The bores were pristine, new crank bearings and oil seals new oil pump, new clutch, New transfer box (disco 2) gives it longer legs on the motorway, quieter and more economical to run, now happy at 70-80mph.

“The engine has a hybrid, Turbotechnics turbo and manifold, big bore exhaust, new large Alisport intercooler, remap, rerouted air intake to reduce the restricted airflow. This results in 195bhp and 550nm. Gearbox bearings have been replaced. Drive shaft UV joints. Heavy duty GKN swivel joints and drive shafts , ( as standard ones scan snap!). Eibach springs and new dampers with poly bushes all round , raised height by 2cm. Both front and rear axles have Ashcroft limited slip diffs fitted.”

The Condition

Smart-looking dark blue metallic XS 110 with generally well kept paintwork and bodywork
Some light marks to note to paintwork typical of age and mileage
Five spoke alloy wheels in good general condition with AT tyres fitted
Underside Waxoyled from new with annual/bi-annual top ups
No structural advisories on MOT
Full bespoke roll cage fitted with 6mm aluminium top plate with anchor points
Roof ready for tent or luggage (weight transmitted to chassis, not roof)
Side pods on either side with additional 60L fuel tanks (total capacity 200L)
Foxwing awning covering passenger side and rear with side panels for weather protection
Swing door at rear (part of cage) holding spare wheel and highlift jack
Second spare wheel can be strapped to roof
Large off-road Cooper tyres on large steel wheels
Superwinch 1200 fitted at front
LED headlights with daytime "Halo" running light system (currently not connected)
NAS type LED exterior lights included (not yet fitted)
Two access points on rear panel for 60L internal vertical water tanks (removed but can be replaced)
Dual tow electrics (no tow bar fitted, but can be added with drop plate)
Four-bike rack can be fitted to rear spare tyre
Seating for five (original rear sided seats available)
Standard Defender interior in part-leather with light age to note
Passenger seat has extension for better leg room
Updated radio
Webasto diesel-powered heater under the bonnet
Fully functional air conditioning (overhauled)
3,000-watt inverter in cubby box
Twin Odyssey batteries with battery management system under passenger seat
Pull-out lockable drawer for storage in rear between wheel arches
Second aluminium box available (replaces rear seat to create king-size inflatable bed)
Third lockable aluminium box available (same size as pull-out drawer, can be strapped to roof)
Sky tag tracker fitted (transferable ownership)
Pedal lock and transmission lock fitted
Standard alarm system
The vendor states this is a complete expedition vehicle in very good condition
Mechanically sound with chassis that appears in smart condition for its age
Ready for any adventure with addition of roof tent

The vendor says:

“There is a full bespoke roll cage fitted, with a 6mm aluminium top plate with anchor points etc. Ready for a roof tent , or whatever luggage you would wish to carry. With a cage the weight is transmitted to the chassis not carried by the roof. It has side pods on either side. These have additional 60L fuel tanks fitted. Total capacity 200L. The other obvious feature is the Foxwing awning ( shown in the photos) covers the passenger side and rear of the vehicle and has side panels. So whatever the weather you are protected. The rear of the vehicle has a swing do0r part of the cage which holds the rear "spare" wheel and the highlift jack. There is a second spare wheel which can be strapped to the roof. Currently the vehicle has large offroad Cooper tyres on large steel wheels. There is a superwinch 1200 fitted at the front. It has LED headlights fitted these have a daytime "Halo " running light system , currently not connected. There are also available with the sale NAS type LED exterior lights, which modernize the appearance. These have not yet been fitted. There are two access points on the rear panel for 60 L internal vertical water tanks, which have been fitted but now removed. These could easily be replaced if required. There is currently no tow bar fitted but there are dual tow electrics and a tow bar could be fitted simply by bolting a drop plate to the rear, with a tow ball. There is a four bike , bike rack able to be fitted to the rear spare tyre.

“The interior has seating for five ( though the original rear sided seats are available). It is standard Defender. The passenger seat has an extension to allow for better leg room. There is an updated radio fitted. Under the bonnet is a Webasto diesel powered heater which keeps you nice and warm in winter or on Cold climate expeditions. The air conditioning has been overhauled and is fully functional. There is a 3000watt inverter in the cubby box and twin odyssey batteries with a battery management system under the passenger seat. In the rear is a pull out lockable drawer for storage, fitted between the wheel arches With a second aluminium box available in place of the rear seat a rear king size inflatable bed can be created, in the vehicle. I have used this system extensively. There is a third aluminium box available the same size as the pull out drawer, this is lockable and can be strapped to the roof for luggage. In terms of security, this has a Sky tag tracker fitted and ownership could be transferred. There is also a pedal lock and a transmission lock fitted, There is also the standard alarm system.”

The Mechanics

2.5L turbodiesel TD5 engine
Manual transmission with 6 gears
Engine and running gear completely overhauled we are told
Numerous improvements to increase power without reducing reliability
Head cleaned with new valves and guides
New crank bearings and oil seals, new oil pump, new clutch
New transfer box (Disco 2) for better motorway performance (70-80mph)
Hybrid Turbotechnics turbo and manifold
Big bore exhaust
New large Alisport intercooler
Remap and rerouted air intake to reduce restricted airflow
Performance: 195bhp and 550nm
Replaced gearbox bearings and drive shaft UV joints
Heavy duty GKN swivel joints and drive shafts
Eibach springs and new dampers with poly bushes all round
Height raised by 2cm
Ashcroft limited slip diffs fitted to front and rear axles
Minor advisories tonote on MOT

The vendor says:

“Mechanically the engine and running gear have been completely overhauled and should give reliable service for many tens of thousands of miles. Any potential reliability vulnerabilities have been addressed to make this a reliable expedition vehicle. There have also bee numerous improvements to increase power without reducing reliability, this makes it much more enjoyable to drive and a hugely capable off road vehicle.”

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