The Td5-powered Defender 90 remains one of the most sought-after iterations of the iconic Land Rover - rugged, characterful, and highly usable.

The top-level XS specification added a more refined cabin and desirable options, making these late Td5s particularly collectable today.

However, while many have lived hard lives, the superb example offered here has clearly been cherished from day one.
Supplied new in 2006 and acquired by our vendor in 2007, it has since remained in gentle use and not abused off-road at his country estate.

As a result, the odometer displayed just 44,822 miles at the time of photography, supported by a full service history, and any work/maintenance required was carried out immediately, according to our vendor.

It was professionally repainted in Grasmere Green, a subtle and highly evocative, heritage-style hue that suits the XS perfectly and sets this example apart from the usual utility colours.
Inside, the factory-black, half-leather interior with contrastin...