Highlights
- Recently replaced sunroof and back door
- Safari windows for added charm
- Seats up to 12, ideal for family outings
- Regularly serviced engine and underside
- Stored in a covered barn
The Appeal
Angular, imposing and capable - if 'rugged' was a vehicle, we guarantee it'd be the Defender. These enduring off-roaders are one of the most famous Land Rover products in history, and thanks to the County package, made for excellent family cars, too. It was a golden age for the 4x4, and to this day, a good Defender County is a highly prized addition to any fleet.
This 1998 example, for instance, is capable of seating twelve, with safari windows and a new back door recently installed. It's been a hard working, but beautifully cared for vehicle, and is still ready and waiting to demonstrate its grit for the lucky new owner.
This 1998 example, for instance, is capable of seating twelve, with safari windows and a new back door recently installed. It's been a hard working, but beautifully cared for vehicle, and is still ready and waiting to demonstrate its grit for the lucky new owner.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1998
- 2 former registered keepers
- In current ownership since February 2021
- MOT valid until December 2024 with some advisories
- Recently maintained and in good working order
- List of recent work included
- Stored in a covered barn
- Currently indicates 155,222 miles
The Condition
- Presents well with age-commensurate use
- Some areas of corrosion, blistering and paint loss
- Recently fitted with a new - albeit mismatched - rear door
- Recently fitted with safari windows
- Underside shows some corrosion and wear
- Interior in reasonable condition
- Some light wear throughout the cabin
- Seats are a little grubby but free of any rips or tears
- Seats up to 12
- Headlining carries some light stains and marks with some gentle sagging
- All instruments are clear and legible
- We aren't aware of any technical faults inside the vehicle
The Mechanics
- 2.5L Turbodiesel powerplant
- Manual transmission with 5 gears
- Engine bay in fair condition
- We've not been informed of any mechanical faults
- However the last MOT did note some corrosion, worn bushings and a differential oil leak
- The vendor notes that, like all defenders, it’s a sturdy driver
- We're told it's offering good clutch control and brake speeds
- Ultimately, this looks like a very usable example
BEFORE YOU BUY
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