High-spec factory configuration including a sunroof, heated electric seats, cruise control, a heated windscreen and air conditioning
Comprehensive corrosion-protection programme carried out, with the seller describing the chassis as being in showroom condition
Mechanical upgrades including a large intercooler and an engine remap, for an advertised output of 170 hp (170 bhp)
Full refurbishment of the cabin using original Alcantara, along with complete sound and thermal insulation
Outstanding MOT (without advisories) valid until June 2028
Why it appeals
Blending the original Defender’s tough, no-nonsense character, the efficiency of the five-cylinder TD5 turbodiesel engine, and the practicality of the seven-seat Station Wagon body, this 110 Defender makes for a particularly tempting proposition.
This 2003 model was supplied brand new in Germany in a notably generous factory specification. Since then, it has benefited from a major programme of upgrades and a complete corrosion-treatment package, putting it well above the usual standard.
The underbody and chassis have been completely stripped down manually, treated for corrosion and then protected with a dedicated wax. All four doors have been removed, restored and treated to address the well-known Defender weakness when it comes to corrosion in the lower sections.
Inside, the cabin has been fully renovated with original Alcantara covering the seats, door cards, headlining trim, certain dashboard elements and the steering wheel. Complete sound and thermal insulation has also been fitted throughout the cabin.
According to the seller, the end result even exceeds the quality of the original build.
Presented in Anthracite Grey and accompanied by an outstanding MOT valid until June 2028, this Defender is now ready to join its new owner.
Imported and registered in France with a normal registration document (carte grise)
Matching serial numbers confirmed
Original service book and owner’s manual available
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Condition and equipment
Original equipment
Sunroof
Heated electric seats
Air conditioning
Cruise control (Tempomat)
Heated windscreen
Leather upholstery
Equipment and upgrades
Five 7-inch alloy wheels newly fitted with 30 mm wheel spacers
Xenon headlights and additional halogen work lights added front and rear
Electric winch and lower protective plate (“skid plate”) fitted
Specific grille and customised front face
Subwoofer enclosure and Parrot Bluetooth system fitted
Snorkel and inclinometer fitted
Restoration and protection work
All four doors removed, stripped, repaired and treated with wax, with improved drainage to reduce the risk of corrosion in the lower sections
Underbody and chassis fully stripped down manually, treated for corrosion and then protected with a special wax
Crossmembers, relay blocks and lower sills coated with epoxy paint
Entire bodywork machine polished to restore its original shine
Mirrors and accessories repainted in the exterior colour
Metal parts dismantled, treated and painted with a baked-on epoxy finish
Interior
Floor, headlining, gearbox tunnel, inside of the bonnet and doors covered with sound and thermal insulation treatment
Central seat sections, door panels, sun visors, steering wheel, dashboard components and headlining trim covered in original Alcantara
Custom-fit rubber mats installed throughout the cabin
Air-con system recharged
Staying true to its “analogue”, timeless character, this Defender has been improved with truly impressive workmanship, without ever losing the DNA that made it such a success when it left the factory.
Its rugged lines and functional cabin remain perfectly preserved, while the many improvements add more comfort and everyday usability. The Alcantara interior finish blends especially well with the vehicle’s overall ambience.
Large intercooler and engine remap fitted, with an advertised output of 170 hp, increased torque and improved response
EGR valve removal
Silicone hoses fitted
Removal of an exhaust silencer for a deeper engine note
Exhausts cleaned and repainted
Bilstein B6 dampers fitted
New 25 mm lowering suspension springs fitted
All bushes (silentblocs) replaced
Full alignment set up
New front brake discs fitted
New front and rear brake pads fitted
Brake master cylinder replaced
Engine oil change carried out with replacement of the oil and fuel filters
Well and truly improved, this Defender still retains all the robustness, versatility and character that made it a success straight from the factory. It now runs smoother, with more torque and better overall drivability.
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