2008 Land Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon 2.4 TDCi

Highlights 

• Hugely capable four-by-four

• SWB model in great usable condition throughout

• Comprehensive main dealer and specialist service history

• Meticulously maintained

• XS trim, including interior and exterior improvements

Overview

The GOAT of off-roaders since its inception in the '80s, the Land Rover Defender can trace its roots all the way back to 1948 and remains one of the most beloved and capable four-by-fours by far.

Following on from the Land Rover Series models - Blighty's version of the US Willys Jeep – the Defender featured a few key improvements over its older brothers, most notably coil sprung suspension all round for increased comfort and axle articulation, as well as permanent four-wheel-drive, making the Defender a truly adept and more modern machine.

The interior saw some marked improvements too and a whole host of more modern engines was also offered, from a BMW straight-six and Rover and Jaguar V8s, to multiple inline four-cylinder turbo diesels.

Constantly developed throughout its life there's a Defender for most tastes, budgets and requirements, whether it be a 110 pickup with a V8 engine or a short wheel base 90 furnished with a Ford Duratorq four-pot, like this particular example.

Looking every bit the rugged off-roader in Aintree dark green paint with its twin headlamps and bull bar, this 2008 Land Rover Defender 90 XS SW SWB presents well and comes with full main dealer and specialist service history.

Inherently robust and competent in all things off road, it's also rather comfortable. Being the XS variant it comes complete with myriad interior and exterior improvements over a standard 90, including half-leather heated seats and electric windows. As far as Defenders go this eminently usable 90 covers all bases.

History and documentation

• 2008 model year

• V5C present and correct

• First registered 22 Sep 2008

• Two keys

• Original book pack

• Comprehensive service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: selling dealer's stamp (2008), service A at 11,079 miles (2009 – main dealer), service B at 21,863 miles (2010 – main dealer), service A at 51,000 miles (2013 – main dealer), service at 56,913 miles (2014 – specialist), service at 59,016 miles (2015 – specialist), service at 61,052 miles (2016 – specialist), service at 62,951 miles (2017 – specialist), oil service+coolant change at 64,496 miles (2018 – specialist), service at 66,025 miles (2019 – specialist), oil service at 67,708 miles (2020 – specialist), service at 69,166 miles (2021 – specialist), service at 70,210 miles (2022 – specialist), oil service at 72,151 miles (2023 – specialist), service at 75,053 miles (2024 – specialist), service at 73,313 miles (2025 – specialist)

• Some service invoices and old MOT certificates

• This car has a finance agreement in place which will be cleared upon a successful auction prior to collection

• Advisory-free MOT until 08 Jan 2026

• 75,264 miles

Interior

• The XS model interior is in great condition throughout

• There are no signs of any damage

• The vendor informs us that everything works

• Wholly original aside from the inclusion of a Parrot Bluetooth device

• The half-leather heated seats are wearing well although the rears are a little dirty in places

• The Defender-branded rubber mats are all present and correct

• The rear load space has a few marks but presents well overall with no damage

• The centre console arm rest, door cards and dashboard appear to be in good condition

• The engine bay looks to be in good shape, if a little dusty

Exterior

• The Aintree dark green paint is in good condition across the board

• There are three small marks on the rear where there were previously stickers

• The vendor states you can see where the original snorkel was fitted

• The car appears to be free from any obvious serious rust (it’s a Defender - you can always expect some traces of the red stuff)

• There is no apparent damage to report aside from a few very small chips to the paint and a slight dent above the offside rear wheel arch

• Some discolouration to the black wing mirrors

• All body panels appear straight

• Spot lights

• Bull bar

• Side and rear steps

• Rear tow bar with electrics

• The black 16” wheels, including the spare, look to be in great condition with minimal marks

• Tyres are all BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A models and appear in good shape

• The underside presents well with only the usual light surface rust in places to note

Mechanical

• 2.4-litre inline-four turbo-diesel engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Permanent four-wheel drive

• Last service at 73,313 miles

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor states that the car starts, stops and drives with ease and sounds perfect

Summary

An iconic, go anywhere machine, this Land Rover Defender 90 SW XS SWB has it all. With its rugged looks and versatile mechanicals, combined with a spacious and comfortable cabin, it's just as happy green-laning as it is doing the school run and its meticulous maintenance schedule and full service history mean that all-important peace of mind should be assured.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.