*Please note, the vehicle has received a fresh MOT, valid until 9 Nov 2026*
Highlights
- Very low mileage of 41,254 miles
- Smart factory orange with black trim, bonnet and roof
- 2005 model badged "Special Vehicles" and first registered 2016
- Last version with Land Rover gearbox giving space for middle front seat (fitted)
- Four new BF Goodrich tyres fitted in 2025
- Regularly serviced by Land Rover specialist Neil Douglas
- Always garaged by seller when not in use
- Fresh MOT for sale
The Appeal
The sheer usability of the Defender means that it is rare to stumble across one with very low mileage. Here we have one, an interesting factory orange example with stylish black highlights and an intriguing ‘Special Vehicles’ rear badge.
Little is known about that badge, but this 2005 Defender was first road registered in 2016. By the time of its first MOT in 2008 it had only covered 6,800 miles and is now on just 41,254 miles. The vendor believes it was originally supplied to the MOD hence low mileage and excellent mechanical condition, but this is not confirmed.
As you might expect of such a low mileage Defender, particularly one built more as a daily style icon than farmer’s workhorse, it is in very good condition inside and out. The exterior features a Hard Top with privacy glass, there’s a snorkel and a set of smart five spoke alloys in black with recently fitted BF Goodrich tyres all round.
The vendor acquired it in 2018 and has always garaged it. It has also always been serviced by the Neil Douglas, the local Land Rover specialist who supplied it to him.
With its intriguing history, good maintenance, stylish cosmetics and great condition, this is a very tempting buy. That it comes with advisory-free MOT to November 2026 merely adds more appeal and better transparency.
The vendor says:
It is perfect to drive. I have loved it for the last 6 years, only selling it because I need a pickup
History and Paperwork
- Built in 2005
- First registered May 2016
- Two previous keepers
- Current keeper since December 2018
- Badged as "Special Vehicles" and believed by vendor to be ex-Ministry of Defence
- This badging is confirmed, however the provenance is not
- Purchased from Neil Douglas Ltd, a Land Rover dealer
- Regular service history with Neil Douglas Ltd for the past 6 years
- Previous owner (2015-2019) modified the rear windows to tinted glass and added black soft interior lining
- All four tyres replaced earlier in 2025
- Roof repainted approximately 2 years ago
- Always garaged by current keeper
- MOT to 9th November 2026 with no advisories
The Condition
- Orange paintwork which appears to be original as no DVLA colour change recorded
- Paintwork presents well with vendor reporting to scrapes
- Bodywork presents well with no bumps according to seller
- Buyers should however be realistic and check photos due to age of vehicle
- Black finish to roof, bonnet and other fittings as shown
- Exterior features snorkel
- Five spoke black alloy wheels in good general conditon with light marks
- Recently fitted in 2025 with four matching BF Goodrich tyres
- Aftermarket front grounding plate shows surface rust
- Lower half of rear bumper displays some surface rust
- Roof was professionally repainted two years ago
- Interior appears in used but good condition and features grey fabric seats
- Front triple seats with centre seat all in fair condition with some light staining
- Features original lateral benches on both sides in the rear with each side fitted with two standard lap belts
- Second row windows have been changed to tinted glass by a previous owner
- Black soft lining added throughout the interior
- Sony CD player fitted
- Plastic Land Rover mats fitted to footwells and rear
The Mechanics
- 2,495cc diesel engine
- 5spd manual transmission with original Land Rover gearbox configuration
- The vendor states the vehicle is in very good mechanical condition with no known faults
- The vendor informs us that the vehicle is mechanically as it left the factory 20 years ago
- Regular service history with Land Rover dealer Neil Douglas Ltd for the past 6 years
- No mechanical problems reported by seller during current ownership
- No advisories on current MOT
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