2014 Land Rover 'Bespoke' Defender 110

Our seller, a Defender man through and through, bought a new one back in 2014 and ran it happily for three years or so. Persuaded to sell it, he immediately regretted the rash decision.

A replacement was urgently sought, and he settled upon a 2014 long-wheel base utility model, which had done a lowly 9,000 miles. This time he decided he wanted something that would stand out and delight him every time he got behind the wheel.

On recommendation, he was introduced to Bespoke of Harrogate, one of the very best companies dedicated to turning the Defender into something very special indeed. Their work is always done to the very highest of standards and shows a degree of good taste and restraint that some of their competitors lack.

Our seller spent a large five figure sum creating his perfect Defender, the work carried out by Bespoke was quite extensive. A custom paint job of course, a mighty fine leather interior, naturally. A power upgrade was carried out too, improving the Defender’s driveability.

Extensive sound-deadening was fitted to the floor, which makes for more a much more civilised drive. It is now even possible to have a conversation with a passenger at speed without shouting!

There are seats for nine, so this lovely Defender is more than capable of even the most onerous of family duties.

After four years and 35,000 miles, our seller has once again decided it is time to part with his Defender, a decision he may well come to regret once again.

And if we have piqued your interest, you should also know that the vehicle is owned by his company, and we are told is therefore VAT qualifying.

Bespoke take a thorough approach when creating their vehicles. They take their Defenders back to bare metal, before lovingly applying fresh paint in accordance with their customer’s wishes. In our seller’s case, we applaud the grey and black colour combination he chose, eye-catching to say the least.

Chassis and bulkhead were stripped and checked before paint ensuring no corrosion was in evidence. It should be noted that our seller commissioned Buzzweld, a market leader in underseal and anti-corrosion protective coatings, to fully protect the chassis.

The Defender’s bodywork is a delight to behold, with fit and finish way better than Land Rover managed from their old production line. Sometimes it’s the small details, such as the stainless-steel bolts that were used on the exposed hinges that delight. Attention to detail, that’s what our seller paid for.

A custom-made roof rack adds to the Defender’s working credentials, with a built-in ladder on the rear to aid loading. We note a small area of damage to the hardboard deck of the rack, visible in one of our photographs. Side steps have also been fitted, making the climb aboard so much easier.

The five-spoke black alloy wheels are in fine fettle, and each is clad with a BF Goodrich All-Terrain tyre, probably the best in the business, especially if you do some serious off-roading. They have plenty of tread. The track is wider too giving the Defender a more aggressive stance.

The use of very dark privacy glass to the rear compartment is a clever touch and helps give this Defender an individual look.

Despite the Land Rover’s unquestionable off-road prowess, our seller has rarely ventured from the black stuff which has undoubtedly helped to maintain the vehicle’s excellent condition.

At this point we should mention that the private number plate showing in our pictures is being retained by the seller, the vehicle now reverting to its original registration, S014 KUJ.

The interior of this Defender will surely delight, being even more luxuriously appointed than the exterior. The high-backed front seats have been clad in the finest black diamond-quilted leather, the quality of which would not go amiss in the very finest Bentley or the like. Fabulously comfortable, they are too and a world away from the standard offerings.

The second-row seats are similarly covered, as are the four fold-down seats that sit in the rear compartment. Comfortable perches for nine. And with the back seats safely stowed, the Defender turns into a capable load-lugger.

The driver’s seat shows some gentle creasing to the leather, with just a light scratch on the base just visible.

A Momo leather steering wheel has replaced the rather utilitarian standard fit item and is a delight to hold.

Ensuring that all onboard remain cool at all times is the addition of air conditioning and for those chilly winter mornings, the front seats are both electrically heated.

Tunes are courtesy of a modern Alpine CD head unit with Bluetooth capability.

The interior has been well looked after, though the sill area and driver’s door card are somewhat marked. The floors have been protected with heavy duty rubber mats.

Invisible to the eye is the extensive sound deadening that has been fitted but look up and the Alcantara headlining is sure to delight. It all makes for quiet, comfortable, and luxurious travel.

Bespoke are happy to do whatever their client wishes and, in this case, they chipped the engine, releasing an extra 15hp. It does improve the drivability we are told.

The six-speed manual gearbox has the usual long throw, but this is not a vehicle to be hurried. Better to relax and allow the motor’s considerable torque to propel you along.

The engine compartment itself is in good order, though a little dusty perhaps. We were unable to spot anything amiss, though no surprise there.

We always include plenty of pictures of a car’s underside and that is the case here. Pause a while to take it all in. Other than road dirt and a trace of surface corrosion in places, we cannot spot anything untoward.

The Defender drives beautifully and is a very different beast to the one that left the factory in 2014.

The Land Rover’s MoT certificate expires in August 2022, the last test being passed without an advisory.

The owner’s handbook and service book are included as are two sets of keys.

Our seller has carried out annual servicing, the last one in August 2020 with the milometer showing 41,247. This was carried out by Bespoke Cars themselves.

For the preceding three years, well-known Land Rover specialists James French in Oxfordshire did the work as follows:

2nd June 2017 – 12k/12-month service – 10,896 miles

10th May 2018 – 24K/24-month service – 25,252 miles

11th June 2019 – 36k/36-month service – 35,574 miles

Also amongst the paperwork is the invoice from Buzzweld for the underseal treatment.

If a late model Defender is on your radar, we think you will agree that this Bespoke model must be one of the best available today.

Tastefully modified by an experienced company, eye-catching looks combine with a luxurious and practical interior.

Sensible additions add to the Defender’s usability, such as air conditioning whilst extensive sound deadening help cocoon the occupants from unnecessary noise and disturbance.

We gather our seller paid over £25,000 to Bespoke in order to create this very special vehicle and in our eyes, it was money well spent. That was in top of the cost of the vehicle itself!

So, if you fancy being the Land Rover’s new custodian, we estimate it will sell for between £55,000 and £65,000.

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