2012 | Land Rover Defender 90

The Land Rover Defender was launched in 1948 and, incredibly, production only finished in January 2016 after a continuous run of 67 years. Outwardly, there is little to distinguish the post-1983 vehicles from the Series III Land Rover. A full-length bonnet, revised grille, plus the fitting of wheel arch extensions to cover wider-track axles are the most noticeable changes. Internally, coil springs offered a more comfortable ride and a permanent four-wheel drive system derived from the Range Rover featuring a two-speed transfer gearbox with a lockable centre differential. A modernised interior and a new series of progressively more powerful and modern engine characterised things under the skin. In line for the 2012 models was the installation of a different engine, Ford decided not to modify the engine introduced in 2007 and so the engine was replaced with the ZSD-422 engine, essentially a 2.2 litre variant of the same engine.

Originally registered on 26th September 2012 our vendor purchased this as a Land Rover demonstrator from Guy Salmon in Ascot specifying it in Metallic Santorini Grey with part leather trim. The front seats from day one have had the official Land Rover protective covers on them, so in very good condition. The rear also has a large rubber mat, so carpets have not been misused. A desirable XS specification Station Wagon 90, it boasts just 37,182 miles from new and is a one owner example. In 2013 he added the full expedition pack with roof rack, two-part ladder and rear work lamp at an additional cost of £1,557.20. Also, a tow bar with electrics to the rear, the tow rope in the car has never been used. Having been purchased locally in Ascot the car was regularly serviced at Land Rover service centre Ascot/Bracknell with services on the following dates with Land Rover main dealers;

2013 Mileage 4,502
2015 Mileage 9,358
2016 Mileage 10,138
2017 Mileage 10,734
2018 Mileage 13,095
2020 Mileage 14,787
2021 Mileage 19,331
2022 Mileage 26,420
2023 Mileage 34,094

In 2021 the car was taken with our client to his property in France where it remained until late this year when it has been returned and re-registered and imported correctly under its original number RK62 VOP. Supplied with a comprehensive history file including original sales invoices, service paperwork, Full EC Certificate of Conformity dated 25/01/2021, An MoT until December 2025 coupled to compliance with French MoT rules (Controlle Technique) valid until 30th March 2025. Just one previous owner/demonstrator, low mileage example of the desirable XS specification Land Rover well specified. Consigned by Mathew Priddy.

Lot details
Year: 2012
Make: Land Rover
Model: 90 XS
Registration: RK62 VOP
Chassis No: SALLDWBP7CA424801
Engine No: 120517063531DT224
Mileage: 37,182


* One owner plus Land Rover from new

* Specified with Expedition Pack

* Main dealer service history