Highlights

Original and well kept 9 seat Defender
Mechanical upgrades to improve high speed use
Supplied with useful range of accessories
Solid and very presentable classic Defender
Economical, practical and capacious 4x4
Long MOT to May 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

Here is it, the original SUV. With space for nine, an economical and reliable 5cyl diesel engine and the all-road capabilities for which the Defender is renowned, is there any other vehicle you and your family actually need?

For all those reasons, good, honest and original examples like this one are worth seeking out. Finished in white with original decals, grey interior and only light signs of use, this 2001 TD5 has had just five keepers in its 23 years.

The vendor had it fully checked over by specialist Walton Motors when he bought it earlier this year. This, along with a check over by his mechanic, verified the strong structural and mechanical condition. The head gasket was replaced shortly after purchase. It was bought for family touring so there is a range of new accessories included in the sale. But a decision to slim down his fleet means that it is now reluctantly for sale.

The buyer gets a great example of these 9 seat 4x4s and the benefit of those accessories and that recent engine work. A recent service and long, advisory-free MOT to May 2025 add further reassurance.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 27th July 2001
Five registered keepers
Acquired in June 2024 from specialist Walton Motors
Purchased for touring with various recent upgrades and accessories detailed below
Only for sale due to a change of plans
Not much history but vendor advises Walton Motors may be able to supply more
Checked over by vendor’s mechanic on purchase with clean bill of health
Video of underside by Walton Motors available on request from seller
MOT to 30th May 2025 with no advisories showing
121,373 miles on test and now showing 122,711 miles in photos
Last serviced at 121,373 miles by Walton Motors as shown
Supplied with 12 months warranty by Walton Motors in June 2024

Recently fitted features:

TD5 V9 98-04 differential lock transfer box 1.2 ratio with CDL (fitted June 2024)
Wolfbox G900 touch screen head unit with parking monitoring
Expedition aluminium front roof rack
Vehicle awning
Swing away spare wheel carrier
Rear ladder with lamp guard (not fitted)
Dislok steering lock
Two bike carrier

The Condition

Well kept white paintwork with some respray work and some aging
Paintwork is generally in good order with some light marks to note in photos
The photographs show some of the marks and buyers should be realistic based on age and vehicle type
Side decals and body fittings including arch extensions all present well
Vendor advises some marks and light damage to plastic trim as shown
Bodywork in good order with straight panels and no accident damage
Underside in good condition with evidence of undersealing
No structural advisories on current MOT
Video inspection of underside undertaken when vendor acquired car in June
Factory alloy wheels in good condition with General all terrain tyres fitted
Grey fabric 9 seat cloth interior in good general condition with light aging
Vendor has fitted thick flooring to improve sound proofing since purchase
We are told that all dashboard features and dials work correctly
Fitted with Wolfbox G900 head unit as described above and shown in photos
Supplied with range of desirable accessories as detailed above
Headlining reported to be in good condition
Load area is well kept for a working vehicle with light aging to note

The Mechanics

Reliable 2,495cc 5cyl turbo diesel 125bhp engine
5spd manual gearbox with upgraded diff lock and transfer box as detailed above
Vendor advises that this improvement makes high speed driving much more comfortable
Head gasket replaced by Walton Motors earlier this year
Serviced in May 2024 with less than 2,000 miles covered since
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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