Highlights

Only 45,050 miles from new
Engine replaced under warranty at 16,221 miles
Auto conversion and engine upgrade by JE Engineering
Passed recent MOT with no advisories
Fitted with lift kit and 33x12.50 R15 Cooper STT Pro tyres

The Appeal

The Defender has gone on to be one of the most successful off-roaders of all time. For over twenty-five years, this rugged 4x4 garnered a reputation for its go-anywhere, do-anything abilities - and quickly became a bonafide pop culture icon in the process, still propping up what seems to be the majority of the rural sector alone!

This particular 2015 example has been converted to an automatic transmission, alongside an engine upgrade to 186bhp. With only 45,050 miles on the clock and an impressive service history, this fine off-roader is impressively optioned, sympathetically upgraded and complete with an advisory-free MOT. It's ready and waiting to go!

History and Paperwork

Registered in 2015
3 former registered keepers
In current ownership since 2020
Advisory-free MOT until November 2024
Engine replaced at 16,221 miles in February 2017
Auto conversion by JE Engineering in December 2020, alongside an engine upgrade to 186bhp
With the original engine taken into account, the car has covered around 45,050 miles in total
Accompanied by plenty of service history paperwork, which we're informed is comprehensive

The Condition

Montalcino Red paintwork with a black interior
No sign of any dents, dings or unusual wear
Generally good condition as the car is always garaged
Very light signs of use, but ultimately it's a very tidy example
Underside is in good overall order with no perforating corrosion
This car isn't used for work, likely a big contributor to its condition
The XS model is notable for its redesigned bulkhead, allowing more adjustment to the seats
Lift kit fitted with 33x12.50 R15 Cooper STT Pro tyres
Internally, the car is very well presented
Alpine INE-F904 head unit with 9” screen and reversing camera and wired Apple Car play
Towbar and electric winch fitted
Rides high and comfortable on the lift kit
Cabin is in fine order with no sign of any rips or tears
All instruments are clear and legible

The Mechanics

2.2L Ford Duratorq turbodiesel I4, replaced in February 2017
Automatic transmission with 6 gears
Complete with engine insulation package
186bhp upgrade and auto gearbox from Ford Ranger
Electronic handbrake fitted
We understand the car drives well
The vendor reports it's a particularly easy drive with the auto gearbox and upgraded performance

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