Highlights

Only 29,336 miles from new
One family ownership since new
Regularly serviced by Ridgeway and Goodwick Motors
Recent cleaning and sealing of chassis and new brake shoes
MOT to August 2025 with no advisories
Very tidy and gently used late model Defender

The Appeal

Here is a gem for enthusiasts of great utility vehicles: a very low mileage, late model Defender that has been gently used throughout its life by the same family.

Finished in smart dark blue with an upmarket XS-specification interior - there are even heated seats - this is a very good, well maintained example of these highly regarded classic Defenders. It has never been used as a working vehicle, instead enjoying a gentle life as holiday wheels and for light towing.

Regularly maintained by supplying Land Rover main dealers Ridgeway and more recently specialist Goodwick Motors of Pembrokeshire, it arrives on the market in rude health. Prior to sale the vendor had the chassis cleaned and sealed the brake shoes replaced.

The photographs confirm the impressive of a sparingly used and well kept Defender in factory-standard condition. The MOT runs to August 2025 with no advisories.

History and Paperwork

First registered in May 2014 by Ridgeway Land Rover in Oxford
DVLA records two registered keepers with current keeper since June 2014
Vendor advises it was bought new in May 2014
Vehicle has remained in same family since, ownership transferring from husband to wife he states
MOT certificates available from 2020 onwards
Invoices for work done are available but vendor advises little has been needed
MOT records verify the low mileage
Regularly serviced by Ridgeway and later by Goodwick Motors in Pembrokeshire
Used every year, mainly for holidays and light towing
Kept indoors since 2019
We are told the locking wheel nut is missing and the locking nuts on the wheels have been replaced
Tidied up prior to sale including cleaning and sealing the chassis and fitting new brake shoes
We are told the Defender has led a ‘gentle life’
Current MOT to 20th August 2025 with no advisories
29,334 miles showing on MOT test with 29,336 miles showing in photographs

The Condition

Smart dark blue factory original paintwork in good order with few signs of age
Vendor advises that there is one scratch to the paintwork that he is aware of
Due to the age and originality of this Defender buyers should check photos carefully
Bodywork presents well with straight panels, good fit and no reported accident damage
Galvanised chassis recently cleaned and sealed and presents well
No structural advisories on current MOT
Exterior fittings including bumpers, lights and trim all factory original and well kept
Fitted with dark grey tread plate to front wing tops
Factory silver alloy wheels in good condition
Vehicle is still fitted with its factory original tyres which have good remaining tread
XS specification interior with part-leather front and rear seats
Heated front seats
Folding and removable rear seats
Front seats show few signs of wear with only light creasing to drive’s side to note
Driver’s side seat mount and footwell area show light marks in photographs
Alpine Bluetooth stereo fitted
There are light marks to note on the headlining
Fitted with a rear tow bar
Spare tyre has never been used according to seller

The Mechanics

2,198cc turbo diesel engine
6spd manual gearbox
Usual Defender all-road transmission functionality
Brake shoes recently replaced
New gearbox fitted in 2018 due to problems with the original
Lock nut socket lost, lock nuts had to be cut off to replace brake shoes
Drives like a Defender should according to the seller
Regularly serviced by main dealer and local specialist
No reported running or driving issues
No advisories on current MOT

The vendor tells us:

“Its 6 speed gearbox means a very comfortable and straightforward drive, particularly at higher speeds. Drives like a Defender should.. I always wanted a Defender, and bought it originally in order to have some fun driving it. It has not disappointed. It has not been a working vehicle, but has given a lot of pleasure.”

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