1994 Land Rover Defender 300TDI 110, Registration no. L392 DJF Chassis no. SALLDHAF7MA945308 Engine no. 16L04613A

Odometer reading: 11,334
MOT: 12/08/2022

*Converted to four-person seating
*Used sparingly in recent years
*Serviced annually

Following the successful reception of the all-new Land Rover Discovery model in 1989, it was decided to give the traditional Land Rover its own name: Defender. Now boasting bold 'Defender' logos, the Land Rover continued its seemingly inexorable process of development, gaining disc brakes and power assisted steering as standard during the 1990s together with a host of other improvements. Despite, or perhaps because of, being recognisable related to the very first Land Rover of 1948, the Defender retained a steadfastly loyal customer base; indeed, in the UK in 2013 it even managed to out-sell the Range Rover. The aforementioned upgrades would continue to be made regularly until production of the traditional Land Rover Defender ceased in January 2016.
This two-door Defender underwent full refurbishment in 2006 including conversion for four-person seating with two sideways-folding seats in the rear, the latter making for a flexibly large loading area (see detailed bill on file). Access to the rear seats is via the rear door, and saddle racks have been installed (the vehicle has been used to tow a horse trailer). A new turbocharger and alloy wheels were fitted during the refurbishment, and the Defender has a new speedometer. Mileage prior to the latter's replacement is estimated at circa 75,000, while a total of 11,588 miles have been covered during the current ownership. The vehicle has been serviced annually by Mark Smith of Bicester and comes with service records dating back to 2015. Pony riding activities having ceased, the Defender is now little used. Offered with a V5C document and MoT to August 2022.

Vendor Score Total: 84 /100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 22 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 5
Glass: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 19 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Axles: 5
Suspension: 5
Brakes: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 17 /20
Seats: 5
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 5
Trim: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8 /10
Main components: 4
Ancillary components: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 15 /20
Starting: 4
Running: 4
Under Bonnet: 3
Mechanical components: 4

Car History File: 3