Basic information and history

The Land Rover Defender 110 is one of the longest-lived off-road vehicles of modern times, with roots stretching back to the original Land Rover from 1948. The Defender model designation was introduced in 1990, and the number 110 indicates the wheelbase in inches. The 2001 model year belongs to the generation associated with the five-cylinder Td5 diesel, a period when the Defender received electronic engine management but otherwise retained its classic construction with a separate ladder chassis, solid axles front and rear, and an aluminium body on a steel frame.

The Hard Top body variant is the most purpose-built utility version, with fully panelled sides behind the front doors and an enclosed load area, making it a popular starting point for both work use and expedition or leisure builds.

This example is imported from Spain and has, according to the seller, had one previous owner. The odometer reading is 78,860 kilometres, which the seller guarantees. The car is stated to be in original condition, with no known conversions or modifications. There is neither deductible VAT nor any loan on the vehicle.

Equipment and options

• Hard Top body with enclosed load area
• Permanent four-wheel drive with high and low range
• Manual gearbox
• Original condition according to the seller

The seller states that the car is in original specification and no modifications or aftermarket equipment have been reported.

Condition

The paint and bodywork are described by the seller as being in excellent condition, which is worth noting on a Defender of this vintage, where the aluminium body and steel chassis often show signs of both weather and use. The windows are stated to be in good condition.

The interior is, according to the seller, in good condition, as are the dashboard and headliner. The dashboard is stated to be free of warning lights, the trip meter works, and all electronics as well as all seatbelts are reported to function as they should.

Tyres and wheels are stated to be in good condition.

Mechanically, the engine, gearbox and brakes are stated to be in good condition. The engine starts and runs faultlessly according to the seller, the clutch works, and the gearbox shifts without issue. The car has passed inspection and can be driven as is. The seller states the most recent inspection date as 2026-09-22.

Service history

The car is stated not to be fully serviced, and there are no receipts or other documentation confirming the service history. The buyer should therefore expect to go through the car and establish their own maintenance plan, which on a Defender is a relatively uncomplicated task thanks to its simple construction and good availability of spare parts.

Summary

A Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top from 2001 with only 78,860 kilometres on the odometer, one owner, and a background in Spain, where the climate is often gentle on body and chassis. The car is stated to be in original condition with paint and bodywork in excellent condition, functioning mechanics, and a passed inspection. The lack of service documentation should be taken into account, but for anyone seeking an unmolested, low-mileage Hard Top as a basis for continued use or a project of their own, this is an interesting example.