Highlights

Retained within the same family since purchase from the supplying Stratstone dealership
Still wearing its original Orkney Grey paintwork
Maintained by Land Rover specialists
Underbody protection treatment applied every two to three years, most recently in November 2026
Service history logged in the service book from 7,000 miles
Low mileage of 18,685 miles

The Appeal

The Puma-engined 2.2 TD represents the most refined chapter in the Defender's long and storied production life. In desirable XS trim, it offered a level of comfort and specification that earlier Defenders could only dream of. With production ceasing in January 2016, well-kept, low-mileage examples in XS guise are increasingly sought after.

This particular Defender 90 was originally registered as a demonstrator by Stratstone, a Land Rover main dealer, before being purchased by a family member of the current vendor. It has remained within the same family ever since, used primarily as a leisure vehicle, which accounts for its modest 18,670 miles. Finished in Orkney Grey metallic, it retains its original paintwork throughout, and the vendor notes it has never been repainted or repaired. The vendor describes the paintwork as being in very good order for a vehicle of this age, noting only some small areas of paint bubbling around the windscreen surround and hinges, along with a little surface rust on the front bumper.

Maintenance has been entrusted to Land Rover specialists, and the underbody has been treated with protection every two to three years. The vehicle has also been comprehensively equipped with genuine Land Rover accessories and aftermarket upgrades, detailed below. The vendor states the interior presents well, with everything functioning as it should, and reports no known faults beyond the air conditioning potentially needing a recharge.

Key Information

Mileage: 18,685 miles (supported by service book records from 7,000 miles)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until January 2027, no advisories
Technical specs: 2,198cc inline four-cylinder diesel (Puma), six-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C, owner’s manuals, service book with history logged from 7,000 miles, MOT certificates, invoices

Service book:

03/26 - 17,854 miles - SVS Cheshire JLR Specialists

01/25 - 15,894 miles - SVS Cheshire JLR Specialists

08/21 - 12,875 miles - Iolo Evans Glanafon Garage

08/19 - 11,945 miles - Iolo Evans Glanafon Garage

07/18 - 10,450 miles - Iolo Evans Glanafon Garage

07/17 - 9,287 miles - Iolo Evans Glanafon Garage

12/15 - 7,255 miles - Iolo Evans Glanafon Garage

The Detail

Originally registered as a demonstrator by Stratstone main dealership in 2013
New battery fitted in 2024, reported to still be under warranty
Some small areas of paint bubbling noted around the windscreen surround and screen hinges
A little surface rust present on the front bumper
Genuine Land Rover accessories fitted: full-length roof rack with access ladder, rear step, tow hitch and electrics, Fire and Ice side steps, front lamp guards, nudge bar, snorkel, and spare wheel cover over the original unused spare wheel and tyre
Additional extras fitted: Wipac LED light upgrade including Halo headlights, Momo leather steering wheel, battery isolation switch, RAM tracker, seat box protectors, and BF Goodrich All Terrain tyres
The vendor states the vehicle runs well and is a joy to drive
Air conditioning may need a recharge as performance is reported to be below par
No other known faults reported by the vendor
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