2014 Land Rover Defender 110 XS TD Commercial

Highlights

• Iconic ‘classic’ Defender

• Practical 110 Commercial ‘Hard Top’

• Low-mileage example

• Very well-presented overall

• MOT until November 2026

Overview

The Defender - a classless vehicle that looks at home outside of a manor house as it does a farmhouse, the vehicle that can ‘go anywhere, do anything’ and still look stylish whether it is pristine clean or caked in mud; owning and driving a Defender is as much of a lifestyle choice as it is a choice of vehicle, and with recent popularity seemingly surging (judging by social media, anyhow) it seems even the uninitiated are warming to the Defender’s unique charms.

For those looking for a daily driver or easy-to-use Defender, the general rule is the later, the better. These late-production models (with a 2.4 or 2.2-litre engine) offer six-speed gearboxes, better on-road manners and the ability to keep up with modern traffic far easier than their earlier, arguably more agricultural counterparts. 

This 2014-registered Defender 110 is an example of the latter, with the 2.2-litre ‘Puma’ engine. A commercial-spec ‘hard top’ (correctly registered as a Light Goods Vehicle on the V5) you get plenty of practicality with the extended wheelbase and added security thanks to the blanked rear windows, making it ideal as a business or expedition vehicle, or perhaps just a very practical all-terrain family wagon! 

With under 30,000 miles on the odometer and not a single mention of the dreaded corrosion/rust problems on the MOT history sheet, examples like this one are getting harder to find each year, so if you’ve been waiting for such an example, this is your chance. 

History and documentation

• Registered 12 June 2014

• One owner from new

• Digital service record shows the following services: May 2014 @ 5 miles (PDI), Jun 2015 @ 7,437 miles, Jun 2016 @ 11,362 miles, Jul 2017 @ 14,515 miles, Jul 2018 @ 17,330 miles, Mar 2021 @ 20,446 miles

• Collection of invoices

• Two keys

• Current MOT expires 12 November 2026 with an advisory for the rear brake pads wearing thin

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

Interior

• Black half-leather interior

• Air-conditioning

• Heated seats

• The high-traffic areas such as the steering wheel, gearstick and switchgear all look to be in good condition with minimal wear

• Both front seats present well, with some typical light patination to the outer bolsters

• The seat bases in the front are scuffed at the edges

• We note some staining on the rear seat bases

• The rear load bay shows some commensurate signs of wear, such as scuffs and scratches to the floor and lower walls

• No reported faults or issues

Exterior

• Corris Grey Metallic exterior in very good overall condition

• ‘Fire and Ice’ style side steps

• The front end shows the usual small blemishes and stone chips

• Corrosion is visible on the mirror arms, and on the front end around the lower windscreen

• There is a small indentation on the upper nearside corner of the rear end, reportedly caused by an air-rifle pellet

• The nearside front arch has been scuffed

• Looking closely, we can see corrosion on the inner headlight trims, an indentation below the nearside light surround, and some light scuffs on the sills beneath the door openings

• The five-spoke wheels present well overall, but show some minor blemishes and imperfections

• 2022 date-coded Yokohama Geolandar A/T tyres on all four wheels

• The spare wheel is a BF Goodrich Mud-terrain tyre

• The rear crossmember and general chassis is showing signs of corrosion, but this would appear to be surface-only as it was not highlighted in the recent or any past MOT examinations

• Overall, a well-kept example of the iconic Defender 110 

Mechanical

• 2.2-litre ‘Puma’ turbocharged diesel inline-four engine producing 122bhp and 360nm of torque from the factory

• Six-speed manual gearbox with both high and low-range gearing

• Four-wheel drive with lockable centre differential

• No reported modifications from factory specification

• The seller notes a new battery has been fitted recently

• Reportedly in good mechanical health with plenty of grunt for towing and daily driving alike

Summary

With its iconic looks, impressive practicality and go-anywhere, do-anything attitude, it is no wonder that the classic Defender is such an icon of automotive history, and these late-production TdCi models are arguably the most usable of the lot, thanks to the six-speed gearbox and 2.2-litre engine that allows them to cruise at modern motorway speeds with ease, yet retain the all-terrain and towing ability the model is known for.

This 110 ‘Hard Top’ presents very well overall, which coupled with its low mileage of under 30,000 and corrosion-free MOT history suggests that it won’t hang around long. Happy bidding!

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