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Competition Grade Defender

Built by Northbound Workshop for rally attacks.

Manchester2022 · Land Rover · Defender · D7-XR
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  • overland
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Competition Grade Defender
Vehicle
Titan X
Platform
MWB
Build type
Overland
Notes
Conversion cost · 97,000

Built around simplicity

This Defender 110 was designed with one clear idea in mind — create a vehicle capable of long weekends away without overcomplicating the experience. The build focuses on warm materials, practical storage and a layout designed for slow travel, remote camps and time spent properly outside.

Build details

Rather than chasing extremes, the setup was designed for realistic adventures throughout the UK and Europe. Off-grid power, practical water storage and simple cooking facilities make it ideal for weekends away, longer road trips and spontaneous escapes throughout the year.

gear

The vehicle features a roof-mounted solar setup, all-terrain tyres, integrated recovery equipment and modular rear storage designed to adapt between everyday use and longer trips away.

Field notes

What carries the trip

Specs distilled into calm groupings — the idea is orientation, not a parts list shouted at speed.

Power

Battery

300Ah Lithium

Solar Panels

4 x 250W

Amenities

Shower

Electric Full size

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