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2001 Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab
$68,000
Year
2001Make
Land RoverModel
DefenderOdometer
55,000Engine
Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder DieselFuel Type
dieselTransmission
manualDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
Upon RequestSeller
Bespoke Defenders Motor Co.Location
West Sussex, EnglandTitle Status
cleanSome Defenders have interesting histories. This one has an actual résumé. This 2001 Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab spent its working life in the UK as a Mountain Rescue ambulance, where it benefited from professional maintenance and a documented service history before eventually finding its way into private hands. Now offered by Bespoke Defender Motors Co. in West Sussex, England, it shows just 55,000 original miles and combines its rescue-service provenance with a purposeful military-inspired exterior, a Td5 turbodiesel powertrain, manual transmission, and a long list of functional upgrades. At 25 years old, it is also now eligible for import into the United States under the federal 25-year exemption.
- Mountain Rescue Provenance: Long before becoming the blacked-out Double Cab seen today, this Defender was working in the mountains. Its former Mountain Rescue ambulance service is backed by service records and helps explain both its relatively low mileage and history of professional maintenance. With just 55,000 original miles, it has covered unusually little ground for a working Defender of this age. Its UK registration is Y76 TGP, and the vehicle is supplied with its Mountain Rescue service documentation.
- Military Matte Black: The body has been refinished with nine layers of Black Country Paint's British Military Matte Black, including the load bed tub, giving the Defender a suitably utilitarian appearance while providing a durable finish intended for hard use. Extensive chequerplate protection has been refinished in a semi-gloss version of the same coating, creating a subtle contrast against the matte bodywork. Black steel wheels, aggressive off-road tires, a bull bar, rock sliders, and LED lighting complete the look without straying far from the truck's working-vehicle roots.
- Td5 Turbo Diesel: Under the hood is Land Rover's 2.5-liter Td5 five-cylinder turbodiesel paired with a manual transmission and four-wheel drive. The truck is equipped for terrain well beyond pavement, with a heavy-duty winch, raised air intake, dedicated snow snorkel, upgraded suspension, and substantial underbody protection. A sway bar has also been fitted to improve stability during normal road use.
- Built to Carry: This is a genuine four-door Double Cab with seating for five, newer seatbelts, and its original denim twill vinyl seating. The rear bulkhead has been reversed to create additional usable interior cargo space behind the second row. Outside, the large open load bed leaves plenty of room for equipment, motorcycles, camping gear, or a future overland or camper build. A dual-rack setup expands that versatility further. A genuine Defender roof rack has been professionally shortened to fit the crew cab, while a custom rack spans the rear tub. Both provide secure storage for equipment and jerry cans and can be locked using the Defender's own door key.
- Modernized Where It Counts: The utilitarian cabin retains the character expected of a working Defender while gaining a few carefully chosen modern conveniences. A new Kenwood touchscreen provides Apple CarPlay, navigation, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity, while durable rubber interior lining makes cleanup simple after muddy or wet use. The truck also benefits from a new windscreen and all-new LED lighting and signals throughout.
There are plenty of imported Defenders, but relatively few arrive with a story like this. Its Mountain Rescue background, documented maintenance, 55,000 original miles, Double Cab configuration, Td5 turbodiesel, manual transmission, and purposeful upgrades give it considerably more character than a Defender assembled purely for appearances. Just as importantly for American buyers, its age now places it beyond the federal 25-year threshold, making it eligible for import to the United States under the applicable DOT and EPA exemptions. Whether preserved as an unusually well-documented piece of Land Rover history or developed further into an expedition, camper, or adventure build, this Defender offers a compelling foundation with genuine working provenance behind it.
Drivetrain
- 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel
- Manual transmission
- Four-wheel drive
- 55,000 original miles
- Heavy-duty winch
- Raised air intake / snorkel
- Dedicated snow snorkel
Exterior
- Nine-layer Black Country Paint British Military Matte Black finish
- Load bed finished in matching military-spec coating
- Semi-gloss contrasting chequerplate
- Extensive chequerplate protection
- Front bull bar
- Tubular rear step
- Frame-mounted rock sliders
- Rear-mounted spare tire
- New windscreen
- New LED lights and signals throughout
- Black steel wheels
- Aggressive off-road tires
Cargo & Utility
- Four-door 110 Double Cab configuration
- Large open rear load bed
- Reversed rear bulkhead for increased cabin cargo room
- Genuine Defender roof rack, professionally shortened for Double Cab
- Custom rear tub/bed rack
- Lockable rack storage compatible with vehicle door key
- Jerry-can and equipment carrying capability
Interior
- Five-passenger seating
- Original denim twill vinyl seats
- Newer seatbelts
- Rubber interior lining
- Additional cargo space behind rear seats
Technology & Comfort
- Kenwood touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay
- Navigation
- Bluetooth
- USB connectivity
Suspension & Chassis
- Upgraded suspension
- Sway bar / anti-roll bar
- Frame-mounted rock sliders
- Heavy-duty front protection
- Off-road tire setup
History & Documentation
- Former UK Mountain Rescue ambulance
- Mountain Rescue service records included
- Documented professional maintenance history
- UK registration Y76 TGP
- UK MOT and tax valid through May 2027
- 25 years old and eligible for U.S. import under the federal DOT/EPA 25-year exemption
This 2001 Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab is offered by Bespoke Defender Motors Co. in West Sussex, England, with worldwide export available. With just 55,000 original miles, documented Mountain Rescue provenance, a Td5 turbodiesel drivetrain, manual transmission, and a thoughtfully upgraded working-truck specification, it represents an unusual opportunity to acquire a Defender with both history and genuine utility. Its age also makes it eligible for import into the United States under the federal 25-year exemption.
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