2014 Land Rover Defender 110

Land Rover donated this Defender as part of their charitable strategy in 2014, and it remained with the cadets until the present owner bought it in January this year. The vehicle is believed to be highly original, and survives in remarkably well preserved condition, with only 4940 showing on the odometer. The V5C records four previous keepers, and we’re told that each of these was a different chairman of the squadron. 

Being a late-model 110 County Station Wagon, this is a proper seven-seater with two forward-facing seats at the rear, ‘Alpine lights’ (aka windows) in the roof and seat belts for all seven occupants. Ideal for rough-and-tumble adventures with family and friends.

Those cadets must have tiptoed around this 110, because you’ll struggle to find any dings, scrapes or dents, and the white paintwork is in undeniably excellent condition. The wheel arch trims remain unscuffed, and the mirrors and bumpers are impact-free. Those 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels have survived well, the folding side-steps remain smart and even the plastics surrounding the headlamps and radiator grille are in good condition.

Old Defenders can easily develop unsightly orange dribbles of rust over the years if they are not well looked after, but this one is still looking impressively fresh. All the glass looks clear and original, and the Land Rover still appears to be wearing its factory number plates issued when new.

The tyres are Continental CrossContact all-terrain tyres in the original specification size of 235/85 R16. They are believed to be all original, and the spare on the rear door is unused. Beneath it, the Defender is equipped with a towbar and towing electrics.

The interior is in exceptionally good condition, as you would expect from a vehicle that has covered less than 5000 miles. All the black cloth trim is tidy, and the plastics are remarkably well preserved. Even the second row footwell shows barely any signs of scraping from cadets’ boots against the paintwork. And if you need extra luggage space, those two rear seats fold up sideways. The smart black cloth trim extends throughout the cabin, and the door cards and seals also appear to be good. Clearly, everything has been well looked after.

Because this is a Puma model, you get the most up-to-date version of the Defender dashboard and bulkhead, with its improved ventilation and analogue clock in the centre of the dash. This one is equipped with electric front windows and an Alpine CD player, but there aren’t many toys in here – this is a utilitarian bus of the old school.

This level of originality is very hard to find, especially in the world of Defenders. The chassis looks clean and tidy, with only small areas of surface rust in a few corners. There is no buildup of mud, and the chassis still wears its GKN and Land Rover branded stickers from the factory. All mechanical parts are the same ones fitted at the Solihull factory in 2014. And this being a late-spec Station Wagon, it is equipped as standard with anti-roll bars at both the front and the rear, helping to keep the body composed when laden with cadets.

We also encourage you to look at our photos of the engine bay to see for yourself how clean everything is under that very tidy bonnet. Again, the original stickers are still in place, and there is no sign of splashed mud or unwanted interference. It all looks commendably original.

Because of this Land Rover’s excellent structural condition and its potential to hold its value, it would be a good idea to get it undersealed to lock in its current state of structural integrity. You’ll be safeguarding it for decades to come.

Having covered so few miles, this Defender has required virtually no mechanical attention so far. The MoT record shows that it has been tested most years of its life, and the V5C states that it has been with its current owner since January this year. He tells us that, aside from a couple of periods on SORN, the Defender has remained road-worthy for most of its life, action-ready for duties it has rarely had to perform.

The paperwork includes a receipt showing that it was serviced in 2024, received a new battery and an oil change. Also present are two sets of keys, the owner's handbook pack, and a collection of MoT certificates. 

The current MoT is valid until 30th March 2026, and the only advisory on the certificate concerns seatbelt webbing for one of the front seats – which could be easily renewed, if desired.

It’s rare to find a Defender that has been so little used while also being MoT tested every year, rather than hiding in an investor’s barn. This one survives in commendably original condition with decades of potential service ahead of it.

These late-spec Puma 110s are the most usable of all the traditional Defenders, and hold their value amazingly well, if carefully mothballed. Alternatively, a Land Rover like this is a blank slate for anyone wanting to modify a vehicle that hasn't already been mucked about with. You could keep it standard, or personalise it to your heart's content, knowing you're starting with an honest, unmolested example. The choice is yours…

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