RRUK wrote:

It is with a very heavy heart I finally have to force myself to sell my beloved Defender, as I’m moving house and don’t want to have it kept on a driveway open to the elements rather than tucked away in a garage as I have now.

Anyone who knows me from the fullfatrr.com forum (and rrsport.com) will know that I have a reputation for attention to detail, originality, quality and preparation when doing things with my cars. Last year I sold my Range Rover and two others (on behalf of my Dad and a friend) and because of the way I prep cars (and look after them in the first place) they all sold within days, or less. Hopefully someone will want my Defender just as quickly.

It has featured on the La Salle webpage and also in LRO this year.

To see the type of advert I put together please take a look at these:

My Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE sale Bought by a forum member
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic19732.html

My Friend’s Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged sale (Bought by one of this forum's sponsors )
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic23835.html

My Dad’s Range Rover TD6 Vogue Sale Bought by a forum member
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic20334.html

I bought my Defender back in January 2012 and it was always intended to be a weekend project to gradually improve upon. I've always tried to keep it looking as OE as possible and not too blinged up, but rugged and purposeful. I've always tried to use good quality parts and in particular the interior is a lovely place to be and smells of new materials.

I have an extensive thread here on the forum highlighting the work I have carried out (in great detail) and I have loved every minute of it. I’m hoping someone will give it a good home and look after it as I have.
Here is a link to that thread.

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10705.html

Vehicle details:

Land Rover Defender 2003 TD5 Hard Top
Belize Green with white roof panel
First Registered 20/02/2003
64,700 miles shown
3 previous owners
Every receipt kept for all I've bought and done

I'm a non smoker so it's not a smelly old Land Rover

Purchased from Land Rover independent specialists Nene Overland, Peterborough Jan 2012
Mileage at purchase 63,050 (yes, it has only covered 1,650 miles in 2.5 years)
Serviced by Nene Overland at purchase and new clutch fitted at purchase
Has only covered 1650 miles since purchase
4 months Tax (£250 a year) Expires 31/12/2014
12 Months MOT will be put on it for sale

2.5 TD5 engine with R380 5 speed Gearbox
Totally solid chassis and rear cross-member with zero rust, no repairs, fully painted and waxoyled, garaged since purchase. All doors are solid, no rust; please take a look at the photos.
Features and work carried out:

• Replaced all suspension with standard 110 HD springs and Britpart Supagaz dampers
• Replaced steering damper with Britpart Supagaz Damper
• Disc brakes all round, cross drilled and vented at front
• Witter 50mm tow ball & plate & electrics fitted by Nene Overland
• 5 x Predator 17” alloys with Cooper STT MT Tyres with 7-12mm tread
• Locking wheel nuts
• Swing away rear door wheel carrier (swings with door)
• Rear Wash Wipe
• Rear Heated screen
• Wipac Clear Crystal headlights
• Tree/rock sliders
• Fuel tank guard
• Front diff guard
• Alloy steering guard with recovery eyes
• Rear spring dislocation cones
• De-Cat pipe
• K&N Air Filter
• Poly Bushes
• Safari Raised Air Intake Snorkel
• EGR kit
• Stainless Steel intercooler pipes
• Roof bar with 4 rectangular spot lights
• Front and rear mud flaps fitted
• Rear LED Work light fitted
• Rear window tinted for security
• 3mm black anodised checker plate fitted to bonnet and wings
• Flatdog A Bar fitted
• Clear indicators and side repeaters fitted
• Bolt on Bits rear light guards
• Bolt on Bits RDX wing top vent covers
• Front seats replaced with Genuine new Land Rover Puma heated seats in half leather – wired in using OE parts (from Dan @ Duckworths)
• Front cubby box with dark grey alcantara top and twin cup holders
• Autograph front rubber mats fitted
• Driver side seat riser rail fitted
• Interior fully soundproofed and insulated with 12mm foil backed foam insulation (same as Noisekiller)
• Interior panels lined with dark charcoal gel backed automotive carpet
• Rear tub has Land Rover rubber mat
• Under bonnet soundproofed in same material
• Las Salle GRP headlining with 4 speaker pods fitted
• MUD UK Side panels fitted with 4 x load nets, curry hooks and LED interior lights
• Rear Safari door fitted with Mud load net
• Alpine audio equipment fitted:
o Kenwood KDC-3054UG Head Unit (CD, USB, AUX)
o Alpine SXE-1025S 4” speakers x 4 –roof mounted
o Alpine SWE-1000 Powered subwoofer with remote control mounted on glove box
• New side, front & rear decals fitted
• New twin tone horn fitted
• Zinc plated twin rear step fitted
• MUD Stuff tunnel tray fitted
• Clutch spring modification
• Chassis and axles painted in black satin Hammerite and then fully Waxoyled and stonechip protected
• OE LR Wheel chocks and screw jack
• Owner’s manual and service book in wallet (supplied by Nene Overland at purchase)

I will also throw in for free a set of WIPAC spotlights I never got round to fitting, still in the box as new, and the Clutch Claw device.

Although you could read my very long thread on things I have done I have also:

• Checked and topped up where needed all fluids inc swivels, PAS, gearbox, transfer box, diffs, engine, coolant, clutch and brake.
• Cleaned air filter
• Keep tyre pressures checked inc spare
• Pressure washed all the underside after it has been even mildly off road (I’m a bit OCD about this)
• Taken it out on a regular basis to keep things moving and the battery charged – it’s never let me down

Looking for £10,500 ono.

Thanks for looking and PM me if you are seriously interested.

Car will be advertised elsewhere in due course, thought I would give the forum first dibs.

Pics in next post.