Highlights

Top specification and one of the last classic Defenders built
Full Land Rover service history to January 2024
Low mileage of under 59,000 miles from new
Very well kept in desirable grey metallic
Will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
Always garaged and gently used

The Appeal

If any relatively modern vehicle has ‘future classic’ baked in, it may well be this 2016 Land Rover. One of the last of the ‘classic’ Defenders built, it is already eligible for a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate.

Finished in popular grey metallic and sporting top specification ‘XS’ trim, it is the versatile five seater Station Wagon with large rear luggage area. It has clearly been sparingly used, the interior and exterior reflecting a road vehicle rather than working vehicle and the mileage accordingly low.

The service history reinforces this sense of care, showing nine visits - on time and within scheduled mileage - to Land Rover main dealers. The last service was in January 2024 - alongside a full inspection - and it has covered just 2,000 miles since. Similarly, the MOT history since 2018 shows a run of passes with no advisories.

The seller is only releasing it back onto the market due to a change of circumstances. It will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT. Whether you put it to work or enjoy it as a practical family go-anywhere truck, this is a great example of a highly capable vehicle.

History and Paperwork

First registered 26th January 2016
Classic Defender production ended 29th January 2016 so this is one of the last built
Continuous service history with on time, within mileage servicing by three Land Rover mIN dealers
Two sets of keys
Will be sold with a new MOT certificate valid until July 2025
Vendor states it is eligible for a Heritage Certificate from the British Motor Museum
The vendor will supply this certificate with the sale
Only for sale due to current keeper’s change of circumstances
Four registered keepers
Acquired in January 2024 when an independent inspection and service was undertaken
2,000 miles covered since last service in January 2024
Reported to have been gently used throughout its life
Supplied with two sets of keys and full factory handbooks and wallet
Regularly MOT’d with no advisories since first MOT in 2018
Always garaged by current keeper

Service history by Land Rover main dealers:

01/02/16: PDI at 1 mile
31/01/17: 7,944 miles
10/01/18: 15,690 miles
28/12/18: 21,319 miles
14/01/20: 27,172 miles
12/01/21: 35,364 miles
11/01/22: 44,375 miles
24/01/23: 51,642 miles
19/01/24: 56,844 miles

The Condition

High specification XS in popular grey metallic with black trim and roof
Very good condition paintwork and bodywork as shown in photographs
Alloy wheels in good condition with few marks
Fitted with quality Continental all-terrain 16in tyres
Underside recently Lanoguard treated in January 2024 to preserve condition
Well kept black leather interior with black Alcantara headlining
Large and practical five seat cabin with spacious rear load area
High specification with summary of trim below
No structural advisories on current or previous MOT tests

Specificaiton includes:

Full black leather seating with high back front seats
Black Alcantara roof lining
Standard rubber mats
Plush carpet mats
Heavy-duty fitted rubber mats
Alpine DAB radio with Bluetooth telephone connectivity
Quality speakers with a separately controlled subwoofer
High-speed USB charging point in addition to manufacturer-fitted charging outlets
Cargo nets in the rear load area
Dark tinted rear privacy glass
Leather-covered steering wheel
Central storage cubby box between the front seats
Cruise control
Heated front seats
Heated front screen and rear door glass
Rear wash/wipe
Locking wheel nuts for wheel protection
Land Rover side running steps
Genuine Land Rover tow pack with electrics
Spare wheel mounted on the rear door
Remote central electric locks
Electric front windows and manual rear windows
Factory air conditioning system
Power steering and airbags
High-intensity rear LED work lights for supplementary reversing illumination
Reversing camera and rear distance sensors

The Mechanics

Durable chain-driven 2.2 TDCi 120bhp diesel engine
6-speed manual gearbox
Two-speed transfer box and engageable centre diff lock
High and low gear ranges combined with central diff lock and traction control
Wading depth of 500mm for sure-footedness in all conditions
Comfortable motorway cruising at low revs in sixth gear
Good visibility with clear view of vehicle corners
Full Land Rover main dealer service history
Last service in January 2024 with 2,000 miles covered since
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current or previous MOTs at time of writing
No running or driving issues reported

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