Highlights

Customisation by Wallis Defenders in August 2021 - build no. 012
Advisory-free MOT valid until 5th March 2025
Accompanied by a substantial history file and significant collection of invoices
Superbly presented throughout
Comprehensive service history
No MOT fails ever recorded
Low Mileage at only 70,000

The Appeal

While their utilitarian simplicity is key to their appeal, Land Rover Defenders are perhaps best served with a modicum of luxury thrown in - something an army of independent specialists around the UK are well-equipped to provide. As the coveted ‘XS’ model, this 2010 example is already highly-specced from the factory although it has later been entrusted to Wallis Defenders who have further enhanced its aesthetics and usability.

Only the most exacting standards of finish warrant the Wallis Defenders name and each car is identified with a unique plate on the dashboard signifying the unique build number and the craftsman's name who built the car. In the case of this beautiful Defender, it is build number 12 completed by M Steven's. The cost of this build was substantial and the results are abundantly clear in the high specification and impeccable presentation.

It sports air conditioning, heated seats, LED lights, Sawtooth 16” alloys, a Momo wheel, Mantec snorkel and various upgraded trims besides a raft of other upgrades to make this one of the smartest Defenders around. Its advisory-free MOT runs until March 2025 and we’re informed that it has enjoyed comprehensive service history.

For those seeking a Defender you could comfortably use every day, this is an eminently worthy candidate that’s ready to go.

The History and Paperwork

Six former registered keepers
The vendor states that the Land Rover has benefitted from comprehensive service history
70,532 miles
MOT until 5th March 2025
V5C present
Substantial history file with numerous invoices for servicing
Original book pack and keys present
built in August 2021 by Wallis Defenders using a smart 2010 car with low mileage and very light previous use
The body was completely stripped down and lifted from chassis, which was cleaned, restored and fully wax injected and tough coat rust proofed

The service history reads as follows:

Supplied new by Hunters of Norfolk
1st service at 10,298 miles on 06/12/2011
2nd service at 16,370 miles on 26/10/2012
3rd service at 22,042 miles on 19/09/2013
4th service at 27,288 miles on 09/09/2014
5th service at 31,554 miles on 18/09/2015
6th service at 35,249 miles on 09/09/2016
7th service at 41,071 miles on 07/09/2017
8th service at 45,960 miles on 06/09/2018
9th service at 48,261 miles on 11/09/2019
10th service at 51,258 miles on 3/09/2020
11th service at 54,958 miles on 23/9/2021
12th service at 59,432 miles on 16/8/2022
13th service at 66,107 miles on 30/11/2023

The Condition

Finished in what is likely the most desirable Defender colour: Stornaway Grey metallic with custom complementing Santorini black roof and door mirrors
Utility specification with no rear windows
Luggage/dog partition separates the boot and main passenger compartment
Handsome grey paintwork in very good overall condition
Smart original-looking chassis with no signs of notable corrosion
Commendably straight bodywork with neat panel alignment and door fit
Santorini Black 16” Sawtooth alloys in gloss black with Cooper Discoverer A/T tyres
Stance improved by 30mm black wheel spacers
LED lights and auxiliary driving lamps fitted to the front bumper
Satin black treadplate affixed to the bodywork in various places for additional strength
Colour coded Stornaway grey wheel arches, with spat extenders all round
Gloss black later style XS grille and headlamp surrounds
Satin black alloy sump guard
Rear Fire and Ice bumper with integrated step, rear light protector, rear door hinging spare wheel holder and Wallis Defenders spare wheel cover
Fire and Ice Satin black side steps
Stainless steel door hinge bolts all round
XS gloss black wing top vents
XS front bumper with Ring DLR lights, tinted black window wind deflectors all round and smoke tint glass all round
Wallis carpet edge trims
Equipped with A/C and heated seats
The OEM upholstery appears free from notable wear
The carpeting, rubber floor mats and various plastic trims all present very well
We’re not informed of any apparent issues with the cabin electrics
Momo 48 Quark sports steering wheel fitted
Large black fluted stitched vinyl centre cubby box
Wallis logos to both sides of the bonnet and also on the rear panel which also displays a classic early style Utility Wagon Badge and enamel Union Jack badges to both front wings and rear panel
Half leather XS specification interior
Kenwood Bluetooth stereo recently fitted with telephone hands free ability
Wallis opening glove box conversion with Wallis enamel Union Jack emblem

The Mechanics

2,402 cc four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine
Six-speed manual gearbox
Equipped with low-range and four-wheel drive
Mantec snorkel fitted
Most recently the current owner had a major service carried out in December last year, this included full engine service, front and rear differential oils changed, transfer box oil changed and gearbox oil changed
Other work recently completed by Kent-based Defender specialists, U.K. Defenders includes, new brake pads all round, new high-spec LOF full clutch assembly and new clutch slave cylinder, all idler pulleys and new viscous coupling
U.K. Defenders also carried out another full chassis deep steam clean and new chassis wax injection and fresh anti-corrosion coating this year,
Recent works total around £4,000 so this car is in fine order mechanically and ready to enjoy
Fitted with the Latest Tracker system and remote central locking alarm
No advisories recorded during the last MOT
We’re informed that the Defender drives very well

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