Chassis No.: SALLDHMP7EA452730

Engine No.: 140327202154DT224

Registration: GM14 FEG

Sold £29,500 | Sold

The Land Rover Defender was launched in 1948 and, incredibly, production only finished in January 2016 after a continuous run of 67 years. Outwardly, there is little to distinguish the post-1983 vehicles from the Series III Land Rover. A full-length bonnet, revised grille, plus the fitting of wheel arch extensions to cover wider-track axles are the most noticeable changes. Internally, coil springs offered a more comfortable ride and a permanent four-wheel drive system derived from the Range Rover featuring a two-speed transfer gearbox with a lockable centre differential.

A modernised interior and a new series of progressively more powerful and modern engine characterised things under the skin. In August 2011, Land Rover announced an update of the Defender for the 2012 model year. By this time, Land Rover publicly acknowledged that it was working on a project to produce an all-new replacement for the Defender. Then in line for the 2012 models was the installation of a different engine Ford decided, due to cost reasons, not to modify the engine introduced in 2007 and so the engine was replaced with the ZSD-422 engine, essentially a 2.2-litre variant of the same engine.

Supplied by Barretts of Canterbury and originally registered on 30th June 2014 this one owner Land Rover presents in good all-round condition. This seven seat Defender is a Limited Edition and has a comprehensive specification with Expedition roof rack, a tow bar, air conditioning, heated front seats, upgraded sound system, heated front screen, electric winch on the front and a snorkel. It has been exceptionally well maintained by the fastidious vendor, having been serviced every year, the last service was on 14th May 2021 at 48,180 miles. Supplied with a V5C registration document together with an MoT test certificate valid until 31st May 2022 and the original service books.

These robust, go anywhere vehicles have become increasingly desirable in recent years, this great example is sure to be one that catches the eye.

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