Highlights

Incredibly low mileage example with just over 35,500 miles on the clock
XS specifications with desirable Monticello red paint scheme
Full service history with most recent service circa 200 miles ago
Long advisory free MOT history
Only two previous keepers

The Appeal

A legend on four wheels. When thinking of rugged, dependable and capable 4x4s, there are seldom models that come to mind more so than the Land Rover Defender. A name synonymous with those in the need for a go anywhere vehicle to conquer some of the most challenging terrain the world has to offer. The Defender is undeniably an icon of the automotive world, and their continued popularity to this day stands as a wonderful legacy to the beloved model.

The Defender presented here today is certainly a striking truck and one to surely be a very alluring proposition for the prospective Defender buyer. A high XS specification 90 with staggeringly low mileage and full service history, LY15 YMK is an incredibly well presented example of the beloved model and surely one of the cleaner and lower mileage trucks of this era.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 29/06/2015
Supplied via Beadles Land Rover of Kent
Just two former keepers
Extremely well document truck with full service history
Print out of the Land Rover online service history documenting regular services from the first pre delivery inspection to the most recent service undertaken 07/24 circa 200 miles ago
Current MOT valid with no advisories until July 2025
Selection of invoices present for servicing work and parts bought
Accompanied by the V5 registration document

The Condition

Thoroughly well presented example, in good clean order throughout
Bodywork is of a generally very high standard, indicative of the low displayed mileage, under close inspection there a few insignificant scratches
Finished in vibrant deep red colour scheme, understood to be Land Rover’s Monticello Red
Paintwork is in very good order with a great finish and deep overall shine
Red complimented by a selection of contrasting gloss black panelling and trim
Gloss black front grille and headlight surround
Gloss black “sawtooth” 16” alloy wheels shod to Continental Cross-Contact tyres
Glass work, lights and badging are in great clean form
External trim is in very good order throughout
Gloss black metal checker plate panelling atop the front wings
Tow bar and rear mounted footstep
Upgraded JW Speaker dual burn headlights
Exceptionally clean interior space, once again indicative of the low displayed mileage
High quality deep black upholstery throughout
XS heated front seats in great clean shape, with strong bolsters and cushioning
Rear seats with Exeter covers
Rear seats having folding capabilities
Interior switchgear is in truly fine fettle and highlights very little, if anything in terms of wear or tarnishing
Upgraded Alpine radio head unit with bluetooth connectivity and remote control
Vendor informs that the Defender is fitted with and alarm, immobiliser and a Vodafone tracking system; though the tracking system needs re-registering
Electric front windows
Interior trim, fascias and panelling are all in great standing
Heated windscreen and air conditioning
Rare, high specification alcantara style headlining in very good clean order
It also has the following features: ABS, Traction Control, Dash Cam and LED Lights

The Mechanics

2.2 litre four cylinder diesel engine
Paired with a delightful six speed manual transmission
Incredibly low mileage example with just over 35,500 miles on the clock
Subject to regular servicing
Most recent service 07/24 circa 200 miles ago
In great overall mechanical order with long advisory free MOT
The truck fires into life smoothly and with ease and idles well
On the road it drives rather well, with consistent power delivery and crisp gear changes from the manual gearbox

Summary

Being a successor to the series Land Rovers, the Defender was always going to be a formidable machine, here we are decades later and the name Defender is still the ultimate stylish go to tool for going anywhere. The name is something of a legend and it's clear to see why. For those in need of an extremely capable offroader that exudes style, look no further than the Land Rover Defender, specifically this enticing 2015 XS example.

Exceptionally well cared for and having lived a seemingly very pampered life, LY15 YMK is a wonderful presentation of the esteemed green oval and a prime example of exactly what a high specification Defender should be. Well maintained, impressively low mileage, desirable colour scheme and in high XS trim it's a real head turner, and one that's ready to conquer the upcoming winter months and many miles beyond, both on and off road.

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