Highlights

Just one former registered keeper, who owned the vehicle for over 17 years
Mainly garaged throughout its first ownership
Underside reported as solid and original with no welding required
Recently resprayed and cosmetically refreshed by a specialist bodyworker
Good history file with all documents reportedly supplied

The Appeal

The 2009 Land Rover Defender 90 County was built with a little more comfort in mind than its more utilitarian brethren. With the 2.4-litre engine and six-speed gearbox, this specification represents one of the more refined iterations of the classic Defender formula - still thoroughly capable, but with a degree of on-road civility that earlier models lacked.

This particular vehicle has had just one former registered keeper, who owned it from new in July 2009 until September this year - a period of over 17 years. It was used initially for commuting before serving as a countryside leisure vehicle following the first owner's retirement, and was mainly garaged throughout. Under the current ownership, the vehicle has been treated to a thorough cosmetic overhaul.

A specialist bodyworker resprayed it from mid-rail down, including the bonnet and rear door, removing minor dents in the process. The underside was jet washed, wire brushed and wax oiled, revealing a solid, original structure requiring no welding - a particularly encouraging finding for any Defender of this vintage.

Previously fitted aftermarket items, including a winch, non-standard bumper and roof-mounted hunting lamp, were removed and the original bumper refitted. Mechanically, the vehicle was serviced earlier this year by a specialist engineer, with the turbo replaced at the same time and brake pipes renewed as per MOT advisory. The vendor states it drives without any hesitation and notes that this may well be one of the best of its age and mileage available.

Key Information

Mileage: 73,100 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: UK
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 10th July 2027
Technical specs: 2,402 cc four-cylinder diesel, six-speed gearbox
Paperwork: V5C, selection of invoices, MOT certificates

Partial service history including:

03/26 - Alan Stokes
07/24 - Alan Stokes
08/21 - Alan Stokes
10/19 - Alan Stokes
06/16 - 56,661 miles - Halfords Peterborough

The Detail

Resprayed from mid-rail down, including bonnet and rear door, by a specialist bodyworker; minor dents removed and repaired
Underside jet washed, wire brushed and wax oiled
Turbo replaced and vehicle serviced in March 2026 by a specialist engineer
Brake pipes renewed as necessary per MOT advisory
Aftermarket winch and bumper removed; original bumper refitted
Very minor bubbling noted on the windscreen area, approximately 5–10 mm under the surface
The vendor describes the paintwork as looking fresh and the vehicle as very straight
Red hunting lamp removed from roof; patch approximately 100 mm square painted to match body colour
New rear step plate and aftermarket side steps fitted
MOMO steering wheel on order; original steering wheel to be included in the sale
Interior valeted and presenting well; slight wear noted on the floor liner and a slight crack in the passenger handle

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