2022 Land Rover Defender 90 P525 V8

The Defender 90 P525 pairs Land Rover's 5.0-litre supercharged V8 with the short-wheelbase three-door body, and the result is the quickest and most characterful way into the current Defender range. With 518 bhp and 625 lb-ft on tap, it covers 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds and tops out at 149 mph, while retaining the permanent four-wheel drive and 3,500 kg towing capacity that define the model. It is a Jaguar Land Rover V8 in a boxy, off-road-capable shell, and nothing else in the class sounds quite like it.

This 2022 (72-plate) example is finished in black and has covered 31,483 miles. Its most visible option is the set of 22-inch Style 5098 five-spoke wheels in gloss black, which suit the car's colour scheme. Inside, it has a sliding panoramic roof, a Meridian surround sound system, heated rear seats in a 40-20-40 split with a centre armrest, and Apple CarPlay.

The P525 V8 remains a sought-after Defender, and its future appeal is helped by the fact that Land Rover has since moved the 90 V8 line towards a different engine. Mileage here is moderate for the age, and the spec combines the desirable engine with a practical, well-equipped cabin.