2013 Land Rover DEFENDER 110 TD

This Land Rover Defender is an ex-British Red Cross vehicle, which was decommissioned in 2018. The included V5 document shows that it was first registered on January 31, 2013.

In that time it’s covered just 31,000 miles, although it’s not known in which territories this took place. One thing is clear though it still remains in terrific condition.

Aid organisation vehicles often operate in difficult terrains and in hazardous environments, so it’s imperative – both to carry out the job at hand, and for the safety of the occupants – that they are fully functional at all times. As such it can be taken as read that this vehicle has been maintained to the very highest of standards.

In desirable 110-inch Utility Wagon form this example has the addition of a caged-off section behind the passenger cabin; in it, among other things, you’ll find a secured holder for compressed gas canisters, a hot water boiler and a safe.

There’s also a full set of blues and twos (controlled via a dashboard-mounted control unit), and a full length Patriot roof-mounted storage rack (with roof ladder access), which is wired for electrics.

What’s next for this big boy? Well, we think it’d make an ideal farm, mountain rescue or outdoor activity utility vehicle. However we’ll refrain from suggesting the cage could be used for restraining unruly children, no matter how tempting it is to state……..

This Defender is located at The Market headquarters in Abingdon, so as with all our lots we recommend hitting the ‘Contact Seller’ button to arrange a viewing and test ride.

Post de-commissioning, it no longer wears its exterior Red Cross identifiers. If you look closely there is however still the odd clue as to its earlier life – these though are limited to discreet numerical badges.

It still wears Battenberg style red and yellow reflective markings on its rump, and a yellow reflective strip on each A-pillar that runs up and along the very top of each flank. These should be easily removable, if not required.

The white body panels remain in top condition, and there’s not much of a negative nature to note. There’s a touch of scuffing to the lower edge of the front bumper, but that’s about it.

Spotlights are fitted at the front and up top the Patriot rack offers a huge scope for additional storage while also acting as a mounting point for the emergency lights system. While at the back you’ll find a tow-bar with electrical output socket, and a step for access to both rear-mounted ladder and the rear section of the Defender.

It sits on no nonsense steel wheels; again in nice condition and with good quality (tread-aplenty) Michelin tyres. Rear mud flaps are also fitted.

If this Defender appeals then get yourself down to The Market HQ here in Abingdon. We’ll pop the kettle on while you have a good mooch around, and once you’ve had a cuppa we can take it out for a test drive. 

The British Red Cross was always unlikely to spec the cabin to the nth degree, so it’s of a distinctly functional nature. That said, the cloth seats are still in top condition and lifting each of the floor mats reveals pristine white metal underneath.

Overall it remains clean, tidy and very presentable. Everything works as it should, and that includes those blues and twos. Boys will be boys, and we must admit to having one or two plays with the siren and lights – all in the name of work, of course!

There’s a dashboard mounted Motorola mobile phone holder and charger fitted, and up top the headlining remains virtually unmarked. The caged rear section has removable rubber matting on the floor (with steel checker plate lined sides) and could lend itself to a multitude of different applications; in fact the only limit is the imagination of the next owner. 

Pop the bonnet and you’ll find that the engine bay remains remarkably clean. There’s some light surface rust underneath, mainly on chassis rails and brackets, so it could benefit from a rub down and an application of rust proofing product. That’s by no means a necessity, but it’d no doubt prove sensible in the long run.

How does it drive? One answer: spot on. Short, sharp, but all that needs said. Interested? Then come along to Abingdon and test it for yourself. 

Included in the history file are the service, owners, quick start and warranty benefits handbooks, as well as the Hytera Digital Mobile Radio quick reference guide.

The most important of these is the service record, which shows that they were completed at 6218, 15,401 and 23,679 miles by northeast-based specialist Team Valley Land Rover of Gateshead.

The V5 document shows no former owners, and an included GOV.UK vehicle check form indicates that its current MOT test certificate runs until 30th January 2020.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained to the highest standard.

Just like the military, aid organisations don’t piddle about when it comes to speccing their vehicles. When new this example benefitted from the addition of numerous exterior and interior accoutrements, each designed to allow this Defender to function to the British Red Cross’s needs.

Having now been decommissioned it’s ready for a new lease of life and it’s up to the next owner to see the possibilities that it offers. Thinking of starting that hot air balloon business? Then this might just be the vehicle for you.

That’s not just ‘hot air’ by the way, because the 110 has a prodigious 3.5-tonne towing capacity, and with a five-person cabin it could be the ideal vehicle for any new outdoor business venture. Of course the emergency lights/siren system means it could also lend itself to a crowd control or event management role. We are informed however, that it is illegal to use these whilst on the public highway!

As with any vehicle specified in such a distinct way, when it comes to selling it’s the next owner who benefits fiscally. So to money, and we think this multi-talented Defender will go for between £20,000 and £26,000 - and remember that's inclusive of VAT, so if you are VAT registered it would cost you even less! But, as we stated earlier, this Defender is being offered with no reserve – so will be on sale from the very first bid……………..fancy grabbing yourself a bargain?

The new Defender has of course already arrived on the scene so you could go down that route, but the thought of speccing one out to this level (and then adding a bespoke warning light and siren system) is pretty damned eye watering…

Viewing is always encouraged, and as stated this car is located at our Abingdon headquarters; to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

If needed, please remember we have a network of trusted suppliers we work with regularly and can recommend: Classic & Sportscar Finance for purchase-financing, Thames Valley Car Storage for storing your car, AnyVan for transporting it, and Footman James for classic car insurance.

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