Highlights

Fully serviced through Keith Gott’s, known for overlanding and Dakar Race experience
Comprehensive service history with 8 stamps and a thick folder of paperwork
Upgraded with Race Chip tuning plug, controllable via smartphone app
Professionally upgraded sound system and interior features
Equipped with extensive off-road enhancements and accessories
MOT valid until December 2025 with some advisories

The Appeal

Introduced in 1990, and continuing in production for over twenty five years, the Defender is rightfully heralded as one of the greatest 4x4s in history. Rugged, timeless, and endlessly capable, these off-roaders never lost their appeal, and a good example is still clamoured for by anybody seeking a touch of the rural freedom only these boxer, powerful machines can provide.

This 2008 example has been thoughtfully upgraded with a Race Chip tuning plug, an upgraded sound system and a nicely modified cabin, all providing a very comfortable, tactile experience for driver and passenger alike. After a life of being much-loved by its current keepers, this Defender now presents plenty of opportunity for bringing up to top-notch order or a versatile, capable off-roader for your day-to-day.

The vendor says:

"This is a perfect go anywhere, do anything, family cruiser, dog carrier, load hauler, people wagon, post-apocalypse kind of vehicle, that is comfortable on the motorway or splashing through muddy country lanes. I love the look of the beefed-up tyres and wheels combined with the low profile add-ons that have that black stealth feel/overland vibe, with a few stainless steel bling accents, all of which are purely practical as well as looking tough. You have to love a 110 like this for its versatility, able to fit into any situation whilst garnering looks and attention."

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 2008 with 3 former registered keepers
In current ownership since December 2022
MOT valid until December 2025 with some advisories
Fully serviced through Keith Gott’s, known for overlanding and Dakar Race experience
8 stamps in the service book and a thick folder of paperwork
Fully serviced each year by the seller and current owner
Includes original paperwork, handbook, manual, and 2 immobiliser keys
Features numerous upgrades by the current owner
Comes with a Race Chip tuning plug and necessary paperwork for smartphone app control

The Condition

Bodywork is very good for its age with minimal marks and blemishes
Underside has spray protection and is in good condition
A couple of spots near the driver side passenger door will need attention
Interior is clean, rip-free, and mark-free with grey cloth seats
Headlining is mark-free pale grey with alpine windows
Features 7 seats with fully folding front-facing 3rd row seats
Sound system professionally upgraded with subwoofer

Upgrades to exterior and interior include:

Full length low profile roof rack
Beadlock look rims x5 with new chunky MT tyres (>6 months old)
Spare wheel chassis mounted swing away wheel carrier by Terrafirma
Rear window grille guards by Rhino
New rock slider/steps
New rear door step
Front chrome spotlight bumper bar
Under body steering guard in stainless steel
Stainless steel hinges & fixings on all doors and bonnet
Stainless steel wing top grilles and side air intake
Full LED lighting on ALL lights including halo front headlamps
2x black tubular All Terrain rear ladders
Heavy duty off-road steering damper
Full tow package & electrics
Full rubber matting throughout including boot area
Stainless steel grab handles
Stainless steel gear selector shift handles (for Hi/Lo too)
Full dash upgrade with touch screen DAB AppleCarPlay & reversing camera
Slikshift gear selector system with short throws
Leather Momo sports removable steering wheel

The Mechanics

2.4-litre Ford Duratorq turbodiesel engine
Manual transmission with 6 gears
Engine bay in good age-commensurate order
Under the bonnet is a plug-and-play optional Race Chip tuning plug from German engineering company RaceChip Chip Tuning
This is controllable with an app from your phone (Race, Sport, Eco or Custom mode)
Advisories on bushes that may need attention at the next service
The vendor reports that the car is comfortable both on motorways and off-road, with a short shift gear selector system for enhanced driving experience
We understand it to be free of any mechanical issues

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