Background:
 
Few vehicles have enjoyed the longevity, recognition and enduring appeal of the Land Rover Defender.

Its origins can be traced back to the original Series I of 1948, with the familiar coil-sprung 90 and 110 models arriving in 1983 and evolving into the Defender range in 1990.

Throughout its development, the fundamental principles remained largely unchanged, combining a robust ladder-frame chassis, permanent four-wheel drive, a dual-range transfer box and exceptional off-road capability.
 
By 2011, the Defender had benefited from decades of gradual refinement whilst retaining much of the character that made it so distinctive.

The introduction of the 2.4-litre Ford-derived Puma turbodiesel engine in 2007 brought improved performance and refinement, together with a six-speed manual gearbox offering more relaxed cruising and a particularly low first gear for demanding off-road conditions.
 
The XS specification represented one of the more comprehensively equipped versions ...