2006 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 XS £60k of modifications

Highlights 

• Iconic four-by-four

• Professionally modified throughout to the tune of £60k

• Full Exmoor leather trim interior

• Mechanically upgraded with many performance parts

• Full service history as reported by vendor

• Low mileage

• Excellent condition inside and out

Overview

When it comes to negotiating the rough stuff a Land Rover Defender is the go to (well, go anywhere actually) choice for many, having proved itself time and again ever since its official introduction in 1990 when the Defender name became an entity in its own right. The arguably best four-by-four by far however can trace its roots all the way back to 1948, such is the extent of its long and storied history.

Available in a choice of wheel bases and with enough engines to satisfy most budding off-roaders, the Defender has always been a versatile vehicle, both in terms of specification and capability. Whether it be farm owners looking for a do-anything vehicle, endurance competitors taking on the likes of the Camel Trophy or honest to goodness petrolheads simply wanting to add a four-by-four to their collection, the Land Rover Defender has always been a consummate box ticker.

Continually improved upon during its rather impressive 26 year production run the Land Rover Defender has rightly achieved iconic status, with modern offerings providing a more comfortable yet equally impressive set of capabilities and this 2006 Defender is a case in point, but in this instance the comfort, and indeed capability levels have all been cranked to 11.

With over £60K worth of upgrades and modifications to not only the interior and exterior but the mechanicals as well, this particular Land Rover Defender 110 is a little bit special to say the least and has been elevated head and shoulders above the pack. From a full Exmoor leather trim interior and comprehensive pro sound system to a full air suspension kit and performance improvements this is Defender on steroids. 

Tastefully done in order to enhance the car's already impressive stats this is a cracking example that presents in excellent condition throughout. The Defender also comes complete with supporting invoices for said work as well as full service history as detailed by the vendor. Reportedly running and driving perfectly, this then is a wonderful opportunity to own one very sorted Defender. 

History and documentation

• 2006 model year

• V5C present and correct

• First registered 05 May 2006

• In current ownership since Jan 2024

• Two sets of keys

• Numerous invoices for servicing, maintenance and upgrades and the seller reports that there is a full service history

• VB full air suspension kit fitted 2018

• Exmoor trim fitted in 2019

• New fuel pump and filter in 2019

• ABS refresh in 2024

• MOT until 06 Apr 2026

• HPI clear

• 69,401 indicated miles

Interior

• In superb, clean condition throughout

• Nine seats with diamond XS leather in excellent shape

• Full Exmoor trim leather Recaro interior fitted at a cost of over £10K, including doors, dashboard, carpet, soundproofing and mats

• No signs of any damage

• Minimal wear and tear

• Vendor reports that everything works as it should

• Exmoor trim alloy gear knobs

• Reversing camera fitted

• Masai Alcantara roof lining in great shape

• Fully upgraded sound system, including Alpine head unit and Audison tweeters, as well as amplifier and bass box built into the centre console

• Hand controls for air suspension system

• The engine bay is clean and presents well

Exterior

• In excellent condition overall

• Vendor reports no knowledge of any previous damage

• Black paint retains its shine

• No dents or scratches to speak of

• No evidence of any major corrosion

• Body panels all align as they should

• All glasswork looks to be in good condition and free from blemishes

• Rear Masai window

• Optimill billet accoutrements

• 18” five-spoke wheels are in excellent shape

• BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A tyres all look to be in good condition

• Vendor reports that things look OK underneath, commensurate with the car's age

Mechanical

• 122bhp, 2.5-litre inline-five turbo-diesel engine

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Permanent four-wheel drive

• BAS high flow intercooler, Revotec electric fan and full Roose Motorsport hose kit

• Allsport alloy intake, twin intake air box and ITG performance air filter 

• ABS refresh

• VB full air suspension kit

• Full poly bush kit 

• Heavy duty steering arms 

• Red booster clutch

• NOCO intelligent battery charger

• Vendor states that the last thing replaced was the petrol pump and also a new electric window system as well as a new indicator/horn stalk two months ago

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor informs us that the vehicle starts first time and runs and idles on point, the brakes are very good and the power clutch takes away the usual difficulty of changing gears whilst driving

Summary

You could buy a stock Defender, and that would be absolutely fine, but once you've seen the level to which this particular example has been fettled then it becomes very difficult to ignore. 

This isn't a case of merely bolting on after market bits and bobs though, far from it. This Defender has been professionally upgraded with quality parts and as such represents a unique and highly impressive example of an already excellent off-roader. Add in the accompanying paperwork and low mileage and you really are on to a winner.

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 Wallingford, Oxfordshire.