Highlights

One previously documented owner from new
In current ownership for 14 years
Over £14,000 spent over the last 7 years

The Appeal

The Land Rover brand is synonymous with an enviable pedigree and a supreme capability of dealing with almost any off-road conditions. The introduction of the Defender 110 Station Wagon in 1990 did much to strengthen the range, by offering a practical long-wheel base five-door, catering for a multi-occupant sector. With its roots firmly evident, the new generation of Defenders underwent continuous development and updates but never lost its authenticity. Fitting into the categories of both a workhorse and a people carrier, the Td5 version of the 110-wheel-base Land Rover is ably powered by the flexible 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine, the last of the Land-Rover-designed and built engines.

With just one registered keeper under its belt, this 1999 Defender 110 County Td5 has also seen extensive spending over the last 7 years, including £14,000 worth of mechanical, interior and chassis work. Fitted with bench seats in the luggage area, it can take on 12 passengers and thanks to its Safari Roof rack, provide plenty of space for their luggage too. It has been used and enjoyed by its current owner for an impressive 14 years and comes with a good service record with the most recent one being carried out just last month. It is sold with 2 keys and an MOT for a full year.

The History and Paperwork

V5c present
First registered in November 1999
Supplied new by Trinity Motors, Hinckley
Just one previous keeper
Current keeper since 2009, covering only around 19,000 miles since then
Owners handbook
Service portfolio present with 8 stamps
Miscellaneous invoices including one for £11,000 with Nene Overland in 2019 on an extensive mechanical/interior/chassis overhaul
Very recent service
Two keys
MOT to August 2024
Consistently stored in dry and secured storage since 2009
Originally used for towing pony boxes, rather than off-roading pursuits
Now being sold due to lack of use

The Interior

12 seater
Cabin well presented
Comfy Exmoor trimmed front seats in excellent condition
Middle front seat
The rear seat fabric is intact, with light damage noted on the backs
Carpets are a little grubby but complete
Minor dampness noted in driver's footwell
The dashboard is in good shape, with a few marks but free of cracks
Switches intact - all are said to work
Bluetooth USB Pioneer stereo installed
Dials all legible
Controls and Steering wheel commensurate with the age of the car
Theft-deterrent ‘kill switch’ installed
Door cards clean with light marks
Headlining is free of damage and just needs a good scrub
Boot liner shows wear, otherwise boot area free of damage
The rear load area is fitted with side-mounted bench seats with seatbelts

The Exterior

Chassis, outriggers and cross-members all in solid condition
New back chassis fitted in 2016
Chassis and underside Waxoyled in 2019
Front bulkhead seemingly sound but with some corrosion to the interior top section - please see interior dashboard shots
Recently replaced front and rear bumpers
Tow bar and electrics
Passenger side steps and Safari roof rack fitted
The exterior is well presented, with a minor dent noted on the nearside front wing corner
Corrosion on the bottom of both rear passenger doors
Panel fit decent with equal shut lines
The rear nearside passenger door cannot be opened from the outside, appears to be a catch issue
All other doors open and close with ease
Decent door seals throughout
The door hinges were replaced in 2019
Caledonian Blue paint has a consistent coverage
White roof finish
Typical age-related surface marks noted on paint lustre
Glass in good shape
The windscreen seal mildly perished, the rest of the glass seals are good
Sunroof
Trim intact, with mild signs of fade on plastic headlamp housing and grill
Body-coloured arch extensions
Chequer plate wing tops
Lights and lenses intact, rear lenses slightly matted
Ring spotlights
Nearside rear mudflap missing
The rear bicycle mount included
The BF Goodrich tyres have not done more than 3,000 miles. All are in very good shape with straight steel wheels

The Mechanics

2.5-litre Turbocharged diesel inline-four engine
Extensive mechanical overhaul carried out just 3,000 miles ago
2019 work includes:
- ECU and stage 1 re-map
- New air flow meter
- New Housing fuel filter
- New 1.2 gear set transfer case
- New Swivel kit
- Wiring loom
- Radiator assembly
- Front shock turrets
- Drive and half shafts
- New rear brake discs, pads and pipes
Starts and idles without any issues with no observations of dashboard warning lights
Transmission is said to operate perfectly in both high and low range
The vendor reports the car to drive very well with no known issues and has been very reliable
Recent service, new fuel pump and pipes
The fuel tank was stripped out and cleaned
A defender jack is included

Summary

Best described as an unstoppable hardcore off-roader that can seat 12, the Land Rover badge says everything about this well-cared-for example. With its reputation and rock-solid residuals assured, this Defender still cuts an impressive figure. There’s evidence of maintenance, good servicing records and decades of sympathetic storage, so this immensely practical and versatile machine is certain to tick all the boxes for someone looking for a capable off-roader with bags of character.

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