Highlights
- MOT valid until November 2026
- LED headlight upgrade
- Reportedly benefits from rust-protection work and a recent service
- The vendor reports no known faults
- Comes with a custom-made boot cover
The Appeal
The Land Rover Defender Double-Cab Pickup remains one of the most versatile and capable utility vehicles ever built. The 2.4 TDCi variant, introduced with a Ford-sourced diesel engine, brought improved torque and refinement to the Defender range while preserving the model's legendary off-road prowess. Double-cab pickups are particularly prized for their blend of passenger accommodation and genuine load-carrying ability, and they continue to attract strong interest.
This 2008 example has lived a purposeful life, having previously served on farmland in Wales before passing to a family in Kent, and then to the current owner approximately two years ago. During their stewardship, the vendor is said to have invested in extensive rust treatment and protection work, a meaningful commitment on any Defender, and has reportedly had the vehicle serviced. It has been driven to France on a couple of occasions without issue, and the vendor states that everything is in working order. Described by the vendor as an "absolute head turner," this is an honest, well-used working Defender that presents an appealing prospect for those seeking a capable and characterful double-cab pickup.
Key Information
- Mileage: 111,872 miles
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until November 2026
- Technical specs: 122bhp 2.4-litre four-cylinder diesel (TDCi) ‘Puma’ engine, six-speed manual, two-speed transfer case with locking centre differential, four-wheel drive
- Paperwork: Recent invoice supplied for LED headlight upgrade, tie rod and steering drop arm
The Detail
- Keswick Green paint with black ‘Defender 110’ decals
- 16-inch ‘Boost’ alloy wheels finished in black, with BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A tyres; loadspace-mounted spare wheel
- Side steps
- LED headlight upgrade; Grille-mounted spotlights
- Masai roof rack
- Rear tow bar
- Updated Sony stereo with Bluetooth
- Three-spoke MOMO steering wheel
- Comes with a custom-made boot cover
- New tie rod, steering drop arm and LED headlights installed in November 2025 at 111,802 miles by Leatherhead Motor Company
- Some minor signs of rust remain despite recent treatment
- Well-used with scuff marks present
- The seller notes that the central locking has a specific operating method that can be explained
- Located in Oxshott, Surrey for viewings
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