A superbly specified and exceptionally well-presented Land Rover Defender 90, this 2014 2.2 TDCi XS is no ordinary example. Built by Bowler and further enhanced with an impressive list of carefully chosen upgrades, it offers a rare opportunity to acquire a Defender with genuine presence, individuality and pedigree. Showing 54,065 miles and finished in grey, this is a vehicle that stands well apart from a standard production car.

What makes this Defender especially appealing is the quality of its Bowler Fast Performance enhancements. The build includes a Stage 1 remap, performance exhaust, Bowler gear shifters, Koni Sport suspension and Recaro SVX 60th Anniversary seats, all combining to give the vehicle a sharper, more purposeful character while preserving the unmistakable appeal of the Defender platform.

Beyond the Bowler upgrades, this example has been specified to an extremely high standard from new. Panoramic side windows, a custom Land Rover clock, red seat belts, quilted headlining with sound deadening throughout, a Land Rover ST steering wheel, Pioneer head unit, Alpine speakers and amplifier, LED headlight upgrade, Optimill aluminium billet hinges, leather door cards and dashboard with red contrast stitching, and rock crawler side steps all contribute to a cabin and overall presentation that feel far more bespoke than standard. Bowler rear steps are also included with the vehicle, although not currently fitted.

Just as importantly, the servicing history supports the quality of the vehicle itself. Maintenance was for many years entrusted to respected Land Rover specialist Jim Hallam, and under current ownership the car has received both a full Land Rover service and a further specialist service with SMG to bring everything fully up to date.

The result is a Defender 90 with a very different feel to the ordinary. It has the visual presence, specification and provenance to appeal equally to the serious Land Rover enthusiast and to the buyer seeking a standout modern classic with real usability. Properly upgraded examples of this calibre are hard to replicate, and even harder to find with this level of detail and care behind them.

Available now at Lowe Classics, Upper Triley Farm, Abergavenny.