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Used 2016 Land Rover Defender for sale
Land Rover Defender 110 HARD TOP TD
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€32,600
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 2 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You prefer a higher seating position: this SUV/crossover type may suit. Try getting in and out; the body shape alone does not prove extra seats or four-wheel drive.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 2 people together: the advert records 2 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 10 years old and 78,857 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2016 Defender is from the final run of the classic, ladder-frame Land Rover and most examples are 4-cylinder turbo-diesel with a manual gearbox and simple mechanical 4WD transfer box. These engines generally have DPF/EGR systems so watch for soot-related issues if the vehicle was used only on short town runs; clutch, gearbox and transfer-box work are the items that commonly need attention. Classic Defender parts are available but some panels and specialty items can be pricey or require a specialist.
- Chassis rails, bulkhead, sills and rear crossmember for corrosion or evidence of repair — rust is common and structural on old Defenders.
- DPF/EGR condition: look for heavy soot, frequent regeneration events, long idle smoke or a clogged-DPF symptom (loss of power).
- Clutch wear and manual gearbox engagement — test for slipping, heavy bite, crunching gears and check 4WD/transfer box engagement in both high and low range.
- Axle and transfer-box oil leaks, wheel-bearing play and rear spring/shock condition (look for sagging or worn bushes).
- Body hinges, door seal condition and floor areas around seats/metals for rot or previous patching (these indicate long-term neglect).
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
2016 (162) Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top. 2.2 Tdci utility commercial with a 6-speed gearbox. Only 49,000 miles (warranted). Will be sold with a full year's test. Power steering and air conditioning. Recently serviced and fitted with new BF Goodrich tyres all round, new alloy wheels, factory Land Rover mudflaps, new stereo, safari snorkel and new side steps. Comes with one key and fob, plus book pack including service book and a sheaf of recent invoices. Genuine example with original paint; the interior is in exceptional condition. Never farmed or worked and really well maintained. An absolute bargain at the price of €32,600. Cheap to tax, run and insure. Finance and warranty available. Top Spec Motors, Newmarket, Co. Cork — the prestige and performance specialists. Free nationwide delivery from our forecourt to your front door. Card machine available on site. Full finance can be arranged within one hour and you can arrive and drive the same day.