Highlights

Only 20,941 miles from new
Full Land Rover service history
Rarely used and always dry-stored
Numerous desirable enhancements totalling in excess of £11,670
Impeccably presented throughout
Never failed an MOT test
Never used off-road

The Appeal

Land Rovers are built with hard work in mind, so it's rare to find one that's been dry-stored from new and that's never so much as strayed from the tarmac. That's where this Defender really bucks the trend. It's an utterly superb example that's enjoyed nothing but the utmost care and maintenance from day one. It has covered just 20,941 miles during its twelve years on the road!

Moreover, the considerable sum of over £11,670 has been spent upon enhancements, most notably to the interior which now brims with high-end appointments.

We've seldom seen a Defender with such a fantastic specification, let alone in this superb state of preservation. It's surely one of the most impressive examples to come to market in recent years.

Whether it's for trips to the pub, the beach, or a favourite dog walk out in the countryside, there's really no better way to get there than in an old-school Land Rover Defender. Their irresistible rustic charm really gets under your skin, and Land Rover ownership invites you to join a welcoming community of likeminded enthusiasts. You're guaranteed to receive friendly waves from fellow Defender drives while out on the road, and it's almost impossible to drive one of these off-road icons without a huge smile on your face.

This 90 has never failed an MOT and has benefitted from full Land Rover service history. If you're looking for a cherished example of the nation's favourite 4x4, this is the one to buy.

The History and Paperwork

Advisory-free MOT until 19th May 2025
Two former registered keepers
Used sparingly since new, covering just 20,941 miles in total
Full Land Rover service history
Full Land Rover owners book pack in very good condition
Both remote keys/fobs included
Service invoices available
Original vehicle order sheet included
Private registration will be removed prior to sale

The Condition

Immaculate original chassis; all is clean and beautifully kept underneath having been treated with Dinitrol
Paintwork in fantastic condition for its age
Exceedingly straight and solid alloy bodywork with well-fitting panels and doors all-round
Impeccably presented interior, with no notable wear to speak of
Excellent headlining throughout
Continental premium tyres with approximately 10-11mm tread all-round

Specifications and upgrades:

Corris Grey Metallic paintwork
Privacy glass
Body-coloured roof and wheel arches
Sixteen inch Boost alloy wheels with locking wheel bolts
Dinitrol applied to chassis/underside
Panoramic electric folding rear sunroof
Telescopic aerial
Glass front cab sunroof
Side-Steps
Rear folding step
Rear mudflaps
Tow bar
Full size spare wheel and guard
"Special Vehicle" badges
Grey painted front grille
Modern Halogen and LED front lamp inserts
Trickle charge system
High power front spot lamps
Heated rear window and front and rear wash wipe
Convenience pack
Recaro Red and Black Leather Sportster Cross CS Seats
Matching carpet mats with red trim
Seat risers
JVC RDS radio CD player and Bluetooth, JVC upgraded speakers
Recaro red and black leather upholstery with contrast stitching
Seating for four
Air conditioning
Folding/storing front facing rear seats
F&R head restraints
Sports steering wheel
Heated rear windscreen
Electric front windows
Rear sliding opening windows
Cubby box and cup holders
Matching carpet mats
Rear load carpet
Trickle charge convenience socket
Alarm system

The vendor also provides the following cost breakdown for which all invoices accompany the car:

Dinitrol anti-corrosion treatment - £1,050.00 - undertaken in 2018
B-trim - Recaro Leather Seats and Interior - £6,986.86 - installation 2017
Alpinair - A/C installation - £1,860 - installation 2017
Webasto - Rear panoramic folding sunroof and privacy glass - £1,480 - installation 2016
JVC Bluetooth Adapter - £37.99 - installation 2015
Seat Risers - £ 139.54 - installation 2018
C-tek Trickle Charger point - £ 114.72 - installation 2018

As the photographs attest, this is surely the cleanest and most well-kept Defender money can buy. It really does appears as if it just rolled out of the factory - not that Land Rover ever offered such a high specification as this Defender has accrued during current ownership thanks to notable expenditure on the very best upgraded components.

This car's condition and specification affords the next owner one of the most versatile Defenders on the road today. It could readily become your daily transport if you wished and it wants for nothing.

The Mechanics

2.2-litre TDCi
Six-speed manual transmission
Full-time four-wheel drive with centre differential lock and selectable low-range
Front and rear disc brakes with ABS
Power steering and electronic traction control
Particle filter for interior ventilation system
Sixty-litre fuel tank
Alarm system fitted
Trickle charge system fitted
Full Land Rover service history ensuring its mechanical integrity
All presents beautifully under the bonnet
No advisories on current MOT

Equipped with Land Rover's trusty 2.2 TDCi unit, these late model Defenders are well-regarded for their reliability and also perform better on the road than their older counterparts. Having been used exclusively on-road, covering incredibly few miles, and enjoying full main dealer service history, this example truly has lived a charmed life. These cars can put up with a great deal of punishment, but this one hasn't ever had to.

The vendor assures us that the Land Rover drives beautifully, and the current advisory-free MOT adds further reassurance that this is a superlative example of the marque.

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