Highlights

Very high specification 110 Double Cab XS in great condition
Professionally modified by Land Rover Special Vehicle
Over £25,000 invested in labour and equipment since 2021
Full custom external roll cage and integrated roof access ladders
Comprehensive sound deadening installed throughout the vehicle
Twin battery system with roof-mounted solar panel
Well maintained from new with current MOT to June 2026

The Appeal

There are Defenders and then there is this. Of course, any Defender has the potential to go anywhere, but with this high specification 110 Double Cab you can instantly tell that it definitely will. And will get back safely too.

It was originally built by Land Rover Special Vehicles and initially dedicated to commercial purposes. It has subsequently been modified and upgraded for family use and benefits from over £25,000 of parts and labour investment. Highlights are obvious from the photos but include an external roll cage, roof ladders, improved sound deadening and ‘LOF’ power spec clutch. Long distance, high speed driving is improved thanks to an Ashcroft Transmission differential with longer 5th gear.

The condition is impressive for a 20-year-old workhorse. It is backed by a healthy history file that shows regular servicing with few miles covered since the last work. There are a few minor points to note in the description and photos, but nothing that would seem to prevent this Defender hitting whatever road, track or jungle you fancy traversing. For added reassurance it has current MOT to June 2026 with all advisories resolved.

The vendor says:

“Every journey is an adventure in this Defender. It brings a smile to your face when you drive it. It is set up ready for someone to either put a roof tent on it, or just go and explore places with it. Unfortunately, my kids are no longer interested in it and a change of job means I'm not using it enough. This car has been cared for throughout its life and deserves someone new to use it to its full potential. The small bit of green-laning I've done shows how capable the vehicle is.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 23rd December 2005
Seven registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2021
Built by Land Rover Special Vehicles according to seller
Land Rover service history up to 238,000 miles as detailed below
Originally a commercial vehicle, explaining high early mileage
Professionally modified for family safety and travel
At least £25,000 worth of labour and equipment invested since ownership
Only lightly used off road by current keeper
Personal circumstances and lack of use prompt the sale
MOT to 16th June 2026 with advisories now resolved and 245,749 miles showing on test
Private plate and will be removed prior to sale - 'CP55 XCS' will be reapplied

Service history highlights:

Land Rover service history up to 238k miles.
Additional servicing, MoTs and maintenance since then
Only 2,500 miles covered since vendor acquired vehicle
Just over 6k miles since June 2018 according to MoT records

Service history (from Land Rover Service record booklet):

Initial inspection (new vehicle) - 5/1/2006
Inspection 1 (14,587 miles)
Inspection 2 (24,679 miles) - 28/7/2006
Service (37,556 miles) - 7/11/2006
Service (63,971 miles) - 27/6/2007
Service (77,347 miles) - 12/11/2007
Service (91,327 miles) - 2/4/2008
Service (103,730 miles) - 20/8/2008
Service (113,442 miles) - 17/12/2008
Service (125,640 miles) - 3/6/2009
Service (161,203 miles) - 13/11/2010
Service (187,303 miles) - 4/10/2011
Service (206,304 miles) - 6/9/2012
Service (230,096 miles) - 23/2/2013
Service (238,746 miles) - 7/9/2017

The Condition

Silver metallic paintwork showing minimal wear and tear due to consistent care
Minor issues to note in photos including scratch on the passenger-side front wheel arch
Small areas of bubbling two doors
Doors have been professionally checked and minor rust patches treated with 'Hammerite Kurust'
Some paint is coming off the spare wheel carrier
High specification vehicle with extensive exterior upgrades showing in photos
We have summarised these improvements below
Chassis waxoyl'ed in December 2021
Vendor reports that the chassis and bulkhead are sound
No structural advisories on current MOT
Body-coloured Trojan back load box with side lockers and split lift/swing rear doors
Full custom Whitbread 4x4 external roll cage
Integrated roof access ladders on both sides
Footstep/sill and underbody protection fitted
High spec white/amber external lighting
Amber lighting used with a local 4x4 charity
All terrain off road tyres with black wheels both in good order
Land Rover/Exmoor Trim XS half leather in good condition with only light wear
Slight tear on the driver's seat bottom cushion
Vendor reports that seats remains comfortable with Exmoor Trim heating elements
Twin second-row high-back seats and a central cubby box
Electric windows front and rear and heated windscreen
Tinted privacy rear windows with a single-piece replacement rear window
All instruments and switchgear are functional with no issues advised
Original A/C system still operational and was re-gassed in 2022
Upgraded 6-speaker sound system with sub-woofer, amp
Pioneer head unit with Apple Car Play/Android Auto
New interior red/white lights installed
Red light is useful for night map reading or off-roading
Sound deadening installed throughout the vehicle including bonnet, doors, seat boxes, rear wall, roof, and rear flatbed
New heated windscreen and heated door mirrors
Reversing camera integrated into the new head unit; new reversing lights installed
Second set of rear lights on Trojan Back box for high-level lighting
Amber/White lighting and USB-A/12 volt points installed in Trojan Back
New LED lights all around the vehicle fitted in 2021
Two light bars activated with main beam
Daylight running lights installed
Vendor advises that the standard-spec car heater is not very effective, common in old Defenders

NOTE: The vendor has advised that there is a small leak in the rear box

The Mechanics

2,495cc TD5 engine in standard trim
5spd manual gearbox
New LOF ‘power spec’ clutch fitted in 2022
Ashcroft Transmissions differential for 'longer' 5th gear to reduce revs
Snorkel fitted
Twin battery system with roof-mounted solar panel
New radiator fitted in June 2024
New LOF 'power spec' clutch fitted in 2022
Used sparingly by seller for green laning and proved highly capable
Well maintained with servicing details above
Very positive feedback from Land Rover specialist during recent work
No reported running or driving issues
No advisories on current MOT

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