Basic information and history

This 2002 Land Rover Defender 110 belongs to the generation powered by the Td5, the five-cylinder 2.5-litre turbodiesel with electronically controlled fuel injection. The engine represented a considerable step up in refinement compared with the earlier 300 Tdi, while the chassis, the ladder-frame construction and the permanent four-wheel drive with lockable centre differential remained in classic form. The combination of long wheelbase, aluminium body and R380 gearbox has made the 110 one of the most sought-after variants among Defender enthusiasts, not least because the Td5 is fitted with a timing chain rather than a timing belt.

The vehicle now offered for sale was sold new in Sweden and was purchased new by a gentleman in Simrishamn from the local Volvo dealer in Hässleholm, where it had previously served as a demonstration car. Since then the vehicle has had a total of two owners. The odometer reading is 244,000 km and can be guaranteed according to the seller. The current owner bought the car in 2007 and has driven on average around 6,000 km per year, mainly during the summer half of the year.

According to the seller, the car has very good acceleration and a pleasant driving experience compared with other Land Rover Defenders. The vehicle is otherwise stated to be in original condition. There is no loan on the vehicle and VAT is not deductible.

Equipment and options

• Full roof rack with ladder
• Two auxiliary lights mounted on a light bar
• Engine block heater with indoor socket for cabin heater
• Tow hitch
• Air conditioning
• Sunroof
• Cargo net

The roof rack with ladder, the auxiliary lights on the light bar and the tow hitch are accessories in keeping with how a Defender 110 has traditionally been equipped for use, and the cargo net complements the load area. In 2025, an underbody treatment and a bodywork refurbishment (recond) were also carried out.

Condition

The paintwork and body are both described as being in good condition, and the body underwent a refurbishment in 2025 in connection with the underbody treatment. The rear doors are slightly dented at the top edge, but this is purely cosmetic. The panels just below the rear side windows have been repainted (previously there was a white and a red stripe on each side respectively). The windows are also stated to be in good condition.

The interior is, according to the seller, in good condition, as are the dashboard and headliner. All seatbelts function, the audio/media system works, the trip meter works, and the electronics are stated to function fully. The dashboard is free of warning lights, and the seller emphasises that no lights have suddenly appeared during the ownership period. The climate control works.

Tyres and wheels are stated to be in good condition.

The engine is described as being in good condition and reportedly starts and runs faultlessly. The gearbox is in good condition and shifts without issue, and the clutch works as it should. The brakes are likewise stated to be in good condition. The vehicle is drivable as it stands and has passed inspection. The seller emphasises that the vehicle has performed very well over the years and has always started.

Service history

The vehicle is stated to be fully serviced, and there are receipts and documentation substantiating the service history. The first owner kept all service records in a binder, which accompanies the vehicle. Since 2007, annual servicing has been carried out at Firma Bengt Sjölander in Östersund. Anyone wanting to know more about the vehicle or its service history can contact Bengt Sjölander.

In 2025 the clutch was replaced, and at the same time an underbody treatment and bodywork refurbishment were carried out. The engine is fitted with a timing chain, meaning a timing belt change is not applicable. The most recent inspection was carried out on 2026-05-26 with a passing result.

Summary

A Land Rover Defender 110 sold new in Sweden, 2002 model year, with two owners, a guaranteed odometer reading of 244,000 km, and a documented service history stretching back to the original purchase from the local dealer. The vehicle has been driven moderately by the current owner, mainly during summer, and maintenance has been carried out at the same workshop since 2007.

With practical equipment in the form of a roof rack with ladder, auxiliary lights, tow hitch, engine block heater, air conditioning and sunroof, a recently replaced clutch and a completed underbody treatment, this Defender 110 presents itself as a well-maintained example for anyone seeking a Td5 with a known background and a binder full of paperwork.