Highlights

Professional Dormobile camper conversion with pop-top roof
Fewer than 19,500 miles from new
Just two registered keepers from new
Off-grid capable with solar panel, leisure battery and Eberspacher heater
MOT valid until May 2027, no advisories

The Appeal

The final-generation Land Rover Defender is one of the most capable off-road vehicles ever produced, and the 2016 model year represents one of the very last to leave the Solihull production line. Combine that well-known go-anywhere ability with a professional Dormobile camper conversion and you have a vehicle that can not only reach the most remote locations but stay there in comfort.

This Montalcino Red Defender was originally purchased new by Dormobile, who subsequently carried out a comprehensive camper conversion around 2021/22. The current keeper acquired it in 2023 with just 500 miles on the clock, initially storing it before putting it into more regular use. It has now covered fewer than 19,500 miles in total. The conversion includes a pop-top roof with an upper two-berth sleeping area, a slide-out bench forming a lower berth, kitchen facilities, an Eberspacher heater and a solar panel feeding a leisure battery. Further expedition-ready additions include a Safari Snorkel, chequer-plated bonnet and front wings, roof-mounted spotlights and a tow bar.

The vendor describes the bodywork as presenting very well, noting only some flaking paint on the front roof rack and minor cosmetic wear to the side steps. The underside was cleaned and treated with Lanoguard in late 2024, and the vehicle holds an MOT valid until May 2027 with no advisories. With its low mileage and genuine off-grid capability, this Defender presents an interesting opportunity for anyone seeking a capable expedition camper built on a well-proven platform.

History and Paperwork

First registered on 22nd August 2016 in the United Kingdom
Two registered keepers from new
Originally purchased new by Dormobile, who carried out the camper conversion around 2021/22
Acquired by the current keeper in 2023 with approximately 500 miles on the clock
Serviced by Dormobile before sale to the current owner, we are told
Regularly serviced since by the current owner, we are told
Interim service completed in May 2025 by Gem UK Garage, including engine oil and filter
Recent service carried out May 2026 with invoice present
Underside cleaned and treated with Lanoguard in December 2024
MOT valid until May 2027, no advisories
VIN: SALLDHNP7GA484750
The odometer shows 19,441 miles
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The Condition

The vendor describes the bodywork as presenting very well
Montalcino Red paintwork
Chequer-plated bonnet and front wings
Front roof rack has some flaking paint
Side steps show cosmetic wear with a few scrapes and dents
16-inch 'Boost' alloy wheels
Safari Snorkel air intake fitted
Four spotlights mounted on the roof rack
Rear awning light and separate working light fitted
Tow bar and tow hitch electrics fitted
Pop-top roof creates a two-berth upper sleeping area with two windows
Roof section includes an LED touch light and two reading lights with USB chargers
Reversible suction cup screens for the two roof windows to reflect heat in or out
Bench seat slides out to create a two-berth lower sleeping area
Dometic sink and dual gas hob with external gas locker accommodating two gas bottles
Isotherm fridge with freezing capability
Eberspacher heater fitted
100W solar panel on the roof charges the leisure battery
Leisure battery with split charger, charged via solar panel, electric hook-up or whilst driving
36-litre water tank feeds the sink and shower attachment (cold water only)
Electric hook-up cable included
Four LED touch lights, USB sockets and three-pin sockets in the lower section
Two long storage cupboards above the sink/hob and multiple storage compartments beneath
All rear windows have sliding privacy blinds
Two magnetic screens for driver and passenger windows and a windscreen screen included
Separate carbon monoxide and smoke detectors fitted
Touchscreen Alpine head unit with Bluetooth, CarPlay, DAB radio and SatNav, with connections for an optional reversing camera
Factory air conditioning

This 2016 Land Rover Defender is presented in Montalcino Red with bodywork described by the vendor as being in very good condition. It features chequer-plated bonnet and front wings, 16-inch Boost alloy wheels, a Safari snorkel, roof-mounted spotlights, a rear awning light, tow bar with electrics, and a pop-top roof that creates a two-berth upper sleeping area. The professionally equipped camper conversion includes a sliding bench seat that converts into a second double bed, a Dometic sink and dual gas hob, Isotherm fridge/freezer, Eberspacher heater, 36-litre water tank with cold-water sink and shower, 100W solar panel, leisure battery with split charging, electric hook-up, ample storage, LED lighting, USB and three-pin sockets, privacy blinds, magnetic window screens, and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Additional comfort and convenience features include a touchscreen Alpine infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, DAB radio, satellite navigation, and factory air conditioning. Cosmetic imperfections are limited to some flaking paint on the front roof rack and light wear, scrapes, and dents on the side steps.

The Mechanics

2.2-litre TDCi four-cylinder diesel engine producing 121 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
Six-speed manual transmission
Permanent four-wheel drive

Power comes from a 2.2-litre TDCi four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 121 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and Land Rover's permanent four-wheel-drive system. This proven drivetrain delivers strong low-end torque, making it well suited to off-road driving, towing and long-distance touring.

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