2011 Land Rover Defender

This classic four-by-four comes in the lovely combination of Tamar Blue with black interior. It has had three owners from new and has ticked up a shade over 100,000 miles on the odometer. This car has benefited from a lot of tender loving care of late, with the current keeper spending the best part of £8k on it. This includes a refurbished interior involving retrimmed seas, new carpets and mats and a new roof liner. It also received a full service and an updated turbo and EGR valve. This motor comes with five new tyres, upgraded wing vents and wing top chequered plates, new brakes and callipers. Beyond all that, this car has been remapped to increase its power, so it went from producing 120 bhp to 150 bhp.

The vendor believes the engine had a complete overhaul approximately 10k miles ago and assures us that “It drives first class”.

Finished in a metallic Tamar Blue with a white roof, this Defender doesn’t look much different to what it would have looked like as it rolled out of the Solihull factory. It has been tastefully upgraded and customised without going beyond what some might consider as “too far” for a road-going SUV and it presents in a very good condition.

The car's front fascia features a classic Land Rover grille with a black mesh insert and the Land Rover badge prominently displayed in the centre. The car also features round headlights with protective grilles and indicators mounted on the front fenders. The only blemishes to the paintwork worth highlighting are around the handle on the driver’s side, mild rusting on the hinge to the safari rear door and evidence of corrosion on the underside of the bonnet lid on the driver’s side. The car's side profile is characterized by its flat panels and straight lines, giving it a no-nonsense and purposeful look. The Defender sits on 18-inch 5-spoke “Nemesis” alloy wheels, which are in good condition and they are all fitted with Continental Cross Contact all season SUV tyres, including the rear mounted spare.

The interior has had a complete overhaul. The cabin of a Defender is notorious for being a functional and utilitarian space that is designed to provide comfort and convenience for both driver and passengers in rugged off-road conditions. The dashboard is a simple and functional design, with large gauges and controls that are easy to read and use. The dashboard, centre cubby and door cards are in lovely condition. The original steering wheel has been substituted with an old-school, three-spoked wooden steering, which really adds a dose of sophistication to the interior. Last year the car benefited from replacement seat covers, new mats and carpets and a new headlining.

Inside is spacious and practical, with ample storage space for gear and equipment. The rear cargo area is accessed through a large swing-out tailgate and features a flat and spacious load floor that can accommodate large items and equipment. The Defender masters the art of matching its rugged construction with durable materials along with thoughtful design to ensure that passengers travel in comfort and style.

Under the bonnet, the engine bay, there is very little to find fault with. In factory spec, this engine is good for 122bhp and 265lb.ft of torque, however since it has been remapped this car now packs 150bhp. The undersides of the Defender are very clean for an off-roader, although from the look of things it doesn’t do much beyond the tarmac. The chassis structures and fixings all look intact and corrosion free and there are just a few surface rust areas on some of the steering and suspension components as you might expect. Largely though the integrity of the chassis remains and it is very tidy underneath.

As mentioned, this car has benefited from a lot of tender loving care of late, with the current keeper spending the best part of £8k on it. This includes a refurbished interior involving retrimmed seats, new carpets and mats and a new roof liner. It also received a full service and an updated turbo and EGR valve. This Defender has a full record of MOTs from 2014 and its current MOT is effective until September this year.

The Defender, like its predecessors, is a true-blue British icon and has countless fans and followers from all corners of society. This is a handsome example of a true and timeless classic. The Defender has benefited from a lot of attention and care. As such, it is in excellent condition, with enough miles on the clock not to make you feel guilty for using it. We expect it to fetch between £20,000 and £25,000.

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