Highlights

Attractive Cairns Blue metallic with hardwearing blue fabric interior
Only five keepers with current one since 2017
£7,000 recently spent on chassis work, brakes, and more
Regularly serviced with oil change in 2025
Never been off-roaded
Current MOT to August 2027

The Appeal

Good as the modern Defender is, this 2006 90 County proves that something was lost in the move towards upmarket luxury. It’s a clever evolution of the original 1940s model, and one that hasn’t lost any any of the tough, rugged, go-anywhere capability, but has gained usability and reliability along the way.

Finished in attractive Cairns Blue metallic with a matching hardwearing blue fabric interior, this Defender is a very tidy example that has been used and enjoyed, but clearly not abused. We’re told, in fact, that it has never been offroad. With regular servicing to 2025, £7,000 recently invested in mechanical work and a current MOT valid until August 2027, this is a well-documented, well-maintained Defender ready for continued use.

The vendor says:

“We've owned this car for 10 years, done plenty of miles all over the country. It has been looked after by reputable specialists near Edinburgh.

“Low ownership, never had a hard life, never been off-roaded. Originally supplied by Frank Ogg of Elgin to a local businessman, he kept it for a few years before selling it to another person local to Elgin. The car then was bought by someone in Edinburgh, who kept it immaculate, that was the person we bought the car from 10 years ago. All the history is with the car. We have only done minor upgrades to the car including new washer jets, gas struts for the rear door, i have changed out the light surrounds and grill. Original grill and surrounds will be supplied with the car. No aftermarket stereo or interior mods.”

Key Information

Mileage: 86,600 miles indicated (believed to be correct, supported by MOT/service history
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 9th August 2027 with advisories to note
Technical specs: 2,495cc TD5 diesel engine, 5spd manual gearbox
Paperwork: Service records, all receipts, and original sales receipt included

Recent service history:

2025 - oil change (no receipt available)
03/24 - 82,788 miles - Engine 710
11/22 - 76,185 miles - Engine 710
11/21 - 73,950 miles - Errol Garage

The Detail

£7,000 recently spent on chassis work, swivel joints, brake pads/discs, and other items
Service history documented up to 2024 we are told
Oil change carried out in 2025 but not stamped in the service book
Always maintained by specialists near Edinburgh during current ownership
Vendor describes the mechanical condition as great
Cairns Blue metallic paintwork in fair condition for age and mileage
Vendor advises a few age-related marks, scratches, and chips on the bodywork
Exterior condition is typical of a well kept but working Defender
Bodywork and paintwork rated as fair by the vendor
Interior and mechanicals rated as good
Recent new washer jets, gas struts for rear door, and new light surrounds and grille
Original grille and light surrounds will be supplied with the car
Factory five spoke alloy wheels with Cooper tyres in good order
Matching spare wheel included
Well kept County-specification blue fabric interior in good order
Versatile interior with four folding and removable rear seats
Retains Land Rover factory stereo
Vendor advises no aftermarket interior modifications
Never been off-roaded we are told
Advisories to note on MOT

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