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2009 Land Rover Defender 90 County Hard Top SWB

Highlights

  • Low mileage of under 57,000 miles 
  • Long term current keeper since 2013
  • Serviced annually regardless of mileage 
  • High specification County in desirable colour scheme 
  • Practical working vehicle with a dash of style too 
  • Long MOT to October 2025 

The Appeal 

Some Defenders are more style statement than workhorse. Others are the reverse. Here is that rare third way - a high specification Defender 90 County that looks good but has been upgraded for use as it was intended. 
Finished in silver metallic with black wheels, it is a highly equipped SWB hard top in good condition. The upgrades includes snorkel, ZU wheels, 1 inch lowered suspension, upgraded springs and dampers, 25 mm wheel spacers and poly bush kit. The condition is due to the sparing use - the mileage is under 57,000 miles - and regular servicing by the current keeper who acquired it in 2013. 
It is only for sale due to lack of use. With a long MOT to October 2025, this is a splendid workhorse that is ready for winter. 

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in UK 18th March 2009 
  • Five registered keepers
  • Current keeper since October 2013
  • Serviced annually according to seller but there is no paperwork 
  • Long list of upgrades detailed below 
  • Only for sale due to lack of recent use
  • MOT to 29th October 2025 with one minor advisory 
  • 56,959 miles showing on test with 56,976 miles showing in photos 
Upgraded specification: 
  • Sound insulation kit to interior and engine bay 
  • Wind deflectors 
  • Dog guard 
  • Rubber boot mat 
  • Lockable cubby box 
  • Snorkel 
  • ZU wheels 
  • 1 inch lowered suspension 
  • Upgraded springs and dampers 
  • 25 mm wheel spacers 
  • Extended wheel arches 
  • PU poly bush kit all round 
  • Anti theft pedal plate
  • Stainless steel bull bar and side steps 
  • Rear spare wheel carrier
  • Wipac spot lamps 
  • Hands free phone kit

The Condition

  • High specification Defender 90 in smart silver metallic with black ZU wheels 
  • Attractive car in good order with few signs of age or use as shown in photos 
  • Paintwork shows light marks and other signs of use in photographs 
  • Exterior also shows other light ageing including to front bumper 
  • Front bumper replaced two years ago 
  • Bodywork in good order with light signs of age to note in photos 
  • No structural advisories on current MOT for underside 
  • Vendor advises underside undersealed every three years 
  • Fitted with front chrome bull bar, twin auxiliary lights, side steps and tread plate to sides and wings
  • Light guards fitted to front and rear as shown 
  • ZU five spoke black wheels in good order with light wear typical of a working vehicle 
  • Fitted with quality General tyres to road wheels and Cooper tyre to spare 
  • Black fabric two seat interior in well kept condition with some light aging as shown 
  • Fitted with Pioneer Bluetooth stereo unit 
  • All cabin electric and switchgear reported to work correctly without issues 
  • Well specified interior as detailed above including load mat and dog guard
  • Load area presents well with side carpet trim and full factory rubber mat 
  • Some marks and signs of use to headlining and sun visors throughout roof 

The Mechanics 

  • 2,402cc Duratorq 4cyl 125bhp diesel engine 
  • 6spd manual gearbox with usual Defender AWD functionality 
  • Serviced annually irrespective of mileage according to seller 
  • No reported running or driving issues
  • One minor advisory on current MOT 
  • Described as ‘quiet and smooth, more like a car than a 4x4’ by seller 
  • Upgraded running gear as detailed above 


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Auction Details

  • Year2009
  • MakeLand Rover
  • ModelDefender
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer56,976 Miles
  • Engine size2402cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownKeighley
  • CountyYorkshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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