2008 2016 Land Rover Defender 2.4 TDCI Puma ex-MOD with Penman Trailer

Highlights

• Ex-RAF military provenance with a well-documented civilian history since 2016
• Sold as a complete overlanding package with a converted MOD NATO Penman Trailer and roof tent
• Full galvanised replacement chassis fitted in 2025 by a Land Rover specialist, with a lifetime guarantee
• In excess of £15,000 invested in chassis and associated mechanical work
• Service history and MOT documentation available throughout current ownership

The Appeal

The Defender 110 Puma was reliably familiar while being a thoroughly modernised example of the legendary off-roader. These boxy 4x4s offered the Defender's signature ruggedness while benefiting from a more modern drivetrain. Ex-MOD examples are particularly sought after, and this seven-seater served with the RAF before entering civilian hands in 2016.

Following MOT advisories on chassis corrosion in 2025, two independent inspections concluded that repair was not viable, prompting a full galvanised chassis replacement carried out by CSG Autos of Macclesfield, a recognised Land Rover specialist. The work, costing in excess of £15,000, also encompassed new brake discs, callipers, suspension, handbrake components, and bushes. Bulkhead corrosion was addressed at the same time, with affected panels cut out and replaced. The new chassis carries a lifetime guarantee.

Beyond the mechanical renewal, this Defender has been thoughtfully equipped for touring and overlanding. It is sold alongside a converted MOD NATO Penman Trailer in matching Keswick green, complete with a QUEST two-person roof tent, dual battery system, fridge, gas connections for cooking, and comprehensive storage. The Defender itself features LED lighting throughout, a JVC multimedia system, a full-length Terrafirma roof rack, and numerous practical upgrades. Having been in the same hands for approximately a decade, annually serviced, and — according to the vendor — never taken off-road, it presents a well-sorted package for anyone seeking a Defender ready for adventure.

Key Information

• Mileage: 87,170 miles (indicated, reported accurate by the seller)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 11 September 2027
• Technical specs: 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder diesel (2.4 TDCI), manual gearbox
• Paperwork: Service history and MOT documents since 2016, chassis work receipts, handbook, and Haynes workshop manual included

Service History since 2016 includes:

• 09/26 - 87,137 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/25 - 85,894 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/24 - 83,579 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/23 - 79,641 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/22 - 77,238 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/21 - 73,474 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/20 - 71,224 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/19 - 65,792 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 05/18 - 60,781 miles - Astles Auto Repairs
• 01/17 - 53,719 miles - Astles Auto Repairs

The Detail

• Ex-RAF vehicle originally from December 2008; first registered to the current owner in 2016
• Currently SORNed
• Private registration plate X4 SNN included in the sale
• Annual servicing throughout current ownership; serviced and MOT'd in September 2025
• Full galvanised UK chassis fitted in July 2025 by CSG Autos of Macclesfield, with a lifetime guarantee
• During chassis replacement, new brake discs, calipers, handbrake housing and seals, suspension, rear seat belt footings, and replacement bushes were all fitted
• Major rust on the footwell and bulkhead cut out, with new panels welded and sealed
• Chassis Waxoyl treated after installation
• Front seatbelt advisories from the 2025 MOT rectified with new Defender belts
• The vendor reports that the engine is very responsive with good braking
• Bodywork is in good order and very straight, as confirmed by CSG Autos during the chassis swap
• Some bubbling noted in typical Defender locations
• Small golf-ball-sized dent on top of the driver's front wing
• Front headlamps upgraded to EU-compliant LED units with secure TORX screw heads; all remaining lighting is LED
• Four LED side lights fitted to the front bumper
• Dual rear fog lights and reversing lights fitted for overseas driving compliance
• JVC Double DIN Multimedia System (KW-M565DBT) with USB, Bluetooth, and remote voice interface
• Full-length Terrafirma roof rack with adjustable eye bolts and a second spare wheel
• Nine wolf-type storage boxes with canvas covers for the roof rack
• Black aluminium side protector sill plates and fire-and-ice type side steps fitted
• New rear step fitted approximately two years ago
• Windscreen wipers upgraded to Puma wiper arms with aluminium dual jet spray system
• Front doors fitted with wind deflectors; USB charging ports above second-row doors
• Central cubby box with lockable tray; Defender rubber footwell and loading bay mats
• Locking wheel nuts fitted
• Dual battery set-up professionally installed by APB Trading Ltd of Worcester
• Dixon Bate adjustable tow kit on the rear cross member, modified for the NATO swivel hitch
• Sold with a converted MOD NATO Penman Trailer in Keswick green, with steel roof and QUEST two-person roof tent
• Trailer has an aluminium tub with matching Defender wheels and tyres, 12V electrics, and overrun braking system
• Trailer equipped with a small fridge running off dual battery, mains, or bottled gas
• Trailer fitted with internal and external power sockets and gas connections: Butane on one side with rear connector for a gas BBQ, Propane with pressure control valve on the other for stove use
• Trailer compartmentalised for storage boxes, heavy-duty canvas awning, portable BBQ, and twin stove
• Two front lockers on the trailer: one with caravan hook-up cables hard-wired to a fused socket panel with USBs; the second holds spare power extension cables
• Trailer lid supported by heavy-duty struts with two rear air vents
• Drop-down stabilisers on each rear side and a drop-down rear shelf for access and cooking
• New jockey wheel fitted to the trailer in July 2026
• Dual rear fog lights and reversing lights mirrored on the trailer
• Large lockable wheel immobiliser/clamp included, suitable for the Defender or trailer
• Heavy-duty lockable tow ring device on the trailer
• Unused ground-fitting security post can be provided
• Two existing gas bottles in the trailer can be left if required
• Tow bar bracket with conventional caravan hitch available if required
• Additional Defender spare fittings and parts collected over recent years included
• Spare fuses and relays stored under the driver's seat

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