Highlights
- Full service history available
- Serviced approximately every 1,000 miles
- Advisory-free MOT valid until March 2026
- Power upgrade added in 2011
- In current ownership since 2012
- Never been off-roaded, save for the photoshoot!
- Come with the roof tent
- Huge spec with lots of Exmoor upgrades etc
The Appeal
The Defender is the stuff of legend. The backbone of rural and rugged working environments, these 4x4 beauties were the natural progression of the Land Rover - perhaps the most important iteration of the lineage. For over twenty years, they were an essential fixture of the pastoral landscape and beyond, and they're still proving themselves decades later!
This 2.4 diesel variant comes accompanied by a comprehensive service history, having been serviced approximately every 1,000 miles and presenting in very good order for its age. With over a decade in the hands of its current owner and benefiting from a power upgrade added in 2011, this Defender is ready and waiting to go - whether it's carrying bags of spuds or embarking on a leisurely trip off-road.
The vendor notes this stunning wagon has never been taken off-road, and is fully equipped to a very high standard.
The vendor notes this stunning wagon has never been taken off-road, and is fully equipped to a very high standard.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 2011
- Purchased by the current owner on 2 June 2012
- In current ownership for approximately 13 years
- Full service history available
- Serviced approximately every 1,000 miles
- Advisory-free MOT valid until March 2026
- The owner is reluctant to sell but states the vehicle isn't being used enough
- Cherished registration is not included in the sale
The Condition
- Appears in very good overall condition for its age
- Bodywork appears to be in good, solid order
- Little or no blemishes reported
- We'd advise carefully studying the photos to confirm the car's condition
- Some new aftermarket components have begun to deteriorate, but are easily replaceable
- Complete with camping awning
- Rear bay appears solid
- Seats appear free of significant wear
- All instruments appear clear and legible
- We've no reports of technical faults inside the cabin
- Provides a comfortable driving experience, especially for long-distance travel
The Options and Features
- The customer has kindly provided the following list of features and specs:
- Goodrich all-terrain tyres
- Landrover dual electrics tow pack
- Comfort pack
- Landrover complete set of 5 heavy-duty floor mats
- Waxoyl from new including interior of all doors & cavities
- Garmin hard-wired sat nav
- Parrot Bluetooth/MP3 hard-wired
- Heat-shot screen wash system
- Exmor trim elite front seats
- Exmoor trim locking centre cubby box
- Exmoor trim soundproofing matting
- Mantec raised air intake snorkel
- Engine ECU remap power upgrade
- Silicone hose set
- Britpart suspension upgrade/lift
- Twin Optima batteries
- T-max auxiliary dual battery system
- Qt differential guards front & rear
- Steering guard
- Howling moon roof tent
- Mobile lockable storage system boxes in rear
- Mud UK defender roof console passenger & driver
- Bombproof ultimate protection hinge guards
- International Security Register (ISR) unique serial identification
- Stainless steel tamper-proof door bolts all round
- Optimill theft-proof security bonnet hinges
- Anti-theft bonnet release guard (side)
Recently fitted and/or replaced parts include:
- Lrd security deadlocks
- Bison black stainless steel seat box corner mat protectors
- Howling moon roof tent cover (black)
- Rear wheel cover (black)
- Window tinting 5% (as legal) including rear side roof panels
- Full bonnet black deluxe chequer plate kit
- Terrafirma full-length roof rack
- Landrover roof rack ladder
- Britpart full-length side steps
- Terrafirma defender rear tow step
- Terrafirma (Mantec) swing away rear spare wheel carrier
- Landrover mudflaps & brackets all round
- Autoglass heated windscreen (with lifetime guarantee)
- Front & rear wiper arms
- Front & rear bosch wipers
- Terrafirma grill & headlight surrounds
- Terrafirma roof level rack mounted spot lights x 4
- Rear o/s light guard
- Landrover rear door handle & assembly
- Terrafirma sill chequer plate
- Landrover rear pass door seal
- Landrover door seals all round
- Terrafirma rear quarter chequer plate kit
- Terrafirma wing chequer plate kit
- Lanoguard Ultimate Kit
- Terrafirma front skeleton bumper (black)
- Front bumper end caps
- Bumper running lights x 4
- Rear tow drop plate
- Headlight surrounds (black) x 2
- Heated mirror kit
- Britpart mirror hinge & arm puddle lights upgrade x 2
- Blind spot mirrors x 2
- Heavy-duty ply panel for roof rack
- Landrover door seals all round
- Outer waste seals all round
- Landrover door handles x 4
- Concealed hard-wired jump lead socket (engine bay)
- Rear security window guard (internal)
- Bonnet release cable guards (front x 2)
- Tow hitch bolts
- Landrover smoked lights all round (external)
- Front grill panel
- Thomas performance UK halo headlights & complete wiring loom
- Rear roof grab handles (internal)
- Sawtooth wheels x 5
- Dash-cam
- John Craddock heavy-duty waterproof seat covers front & rear
- All door card studs, clips, sockets, fit trim retainers etc
The Mechanics
- 2.4-litre Ford Duratorq turbodiesel 4-cylinder engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks in good order
- The vehicle is reportedly factory standard, save for a power upgrade added in 2011
- The vendor reports that it's in excellent working order, which is backed by the advisory-free MOT
- We understand that this fine off-roader is ready and waiting to drive away
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