Description
Transparent, genuine , sorted, comprehensively refreshed example with extensive documented history covering the last 6-7 years. Used mainly as a low-mileage leisure vehicle while being progressively upgraded and maintained.
Wheel arches will be refitted
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Major work includes reconditioned gearbox and transfer box, reconditioned front differential, Ashcroft ATB rear differential, replacement front and rear propshafts, LOF clutch with single-mass flywheel, replacement steering box, PAS pump/pipes, rear trailing arms, Terrafirma A-frame ball joint, handbrake work and extensive front axle refresh including swivels, wheel bearings, CV joint/components, stub axle, seals and drive flange.
Full Terrafirma +2" suspension setup with TF120 front and TF121 rear dampers, Terrafirma springs, extended bump stops, galvanised front shock turrets and braided brake hoses. Front and rear brakes have also had substantial renewal including discs, pads, calipers/caliper work and brake pipe components.
15P TD5 with Empire Tune Stage 1 remap, EGR blanking kit, aftermarket downpipe and straight-through exhaust. Also fitted with replacement fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel tank cradle/top strap, starter motor and Bosch battery.
Recent maintenance includes a full service around 6 months ago with engine oil, oil filter and fuel filter. Front/rear diff oils, gearbox oil and transfer-box oil changed within the last 3 months. Props greased twice in the last 2k miles. Fuel-pump access hatch added for easy future servicing.
Chassis is completely solid and has been protected with Waxoyl around 18 months ago and Lanoguard around 3 months ago. No MOT advisories for roughly 6 years; Jan 2026 MOT passed at 160,499 miles with no advisories, valid to Feb 2027.
Spec includes 33" / 255/85R16 Toyo Open Country MT tyres, roof rack, 4 spotlights, LED headlights, snorkel, raised diff breathers, rock sliders, diff guard, steering guard, reversing camera, Sony Bluetooth head unit, Midland M5 CB, new A-pillar grab handles and new windscreen seal.
Ifor Williams rear tub cover/cage fitted. Original Safari rear cover and frame also included. Two working keys/fobs.
A huge amount of the expensive Defender work has already been done. Large history file and receipts available. Earlier history was lost before my ownership, so not advertised as full history from new.
Selling due to needing van for fishing