About Pacific Off-Road
EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL DEFENDERS
Geoffrey Davies - Owner with Fall 2017 arrivals
Pacific Off-Road is a specialized Land Rover Defender dealership in British Columbia, Canada, focused on sourcing exceptionally preserved, original Defenders from Europe.
Rather than restoring average vehicles, we seek out the best foundations we can find: original paint, straight panels, exceptional chassis condition, low kilometres and evidence of careful ownership.
Since 2014, Pacific Off-Road has sourced and imported more than 100 Defenders for clients across Canada. One thing remains clear: exceptional condition and originality matter most.
Owner & 2003 Defender 110 - 7200ft on top of Whistler Mountain in 2024
How it all began
Family's 2000 Defender 90 Tdi Soft-top in Tobago
My interest in the Land Rover Defender began in 2000, when my parents bought a property in the Caribbean along with a brand-new Defender 90 soft-top. I loved its simplicity, capability and unmistakable character.
In 2014, I decided to find a Defender of my own in Canada, but nothing met my standards for original paint, low kilometres and careful ownership. So I travelled to Europe to find the right one myself.
The first Defender import in 2014
2000 Defender 90 TD5 - 56,000km
A few weeks into the trip, I found it: a garage-stored, low-mileage 2000 Defender 90 tucked away in the Austrian mountains.
After buying it, three friends and I drove more than 7,000 km through Austria, Croatia, Slovenia and Germany before shipping it home to Vancouver.
When it arrived, my father loved it so much that he bought it from me.
Early Pacific Off-Road Imports
That first Defender changed everything. I returned to Europe and continued searching for exceptional, well-preserved examples hidden across the continent. What began as a personal search eventually became Pacific Off-Road.
More than a decade and 100+ imports later, finding the right Defender remains the foundation of everything we do.
THE CLASSIC DEFENDER
2007 Defender 110 Puma - Fitz River, Whistler
The classic Land Rover Defender evolved from Land Rover’s utility vehicles of the 1980s and remained in production until 2016. Known for its simple construction, unmistakable design and exceptional capability, it has become increasingly desirable as clean, original examples become harder to find.
Canada allows vehicles 15 years and older to be imported, giving us access to a much larger selection of European-market Defenders. Pacific Off-Road focuses on dry European regions where exceptionally preserved, low-corrosion examples can still be found.
Our primary focus is the 2007+ Puma-era Defender, the most refined and user-friendly version of the classic platform. Exceptional TD5 and earlier Defenders can also be sourced by request.
Above all, generation comes second to condition. We would rather continue searching than compromise on originality, chassis condition or overall quality.
WHICH DEFENDER IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
2007 Defender 90 Puma Off-Road Style
DEFENDER 90
The shortest and most compact Defender. Easy to manoeuvre, highly capable off-road and ideal for buyers who prioritize character over passenger and cargo space.
2007 Defender 110 Puma + Rollcage
DEFENDER 110
Our most popular model and the best all-around choice. Four doors, more passenger and cargo room, and better suited to regular road trips and everyday use.
2006 Defender 130 TD5 HCPU - 26,000km - Squamish
DEFENDER 130
The longest and rarest configuration, typically combining a four-door cabin with a pickup bed. Best suited to buyers wanting maximum utility and something less common.
2001 Defender 110 CrewCab - 65,000km
1999 Defender 110 HCPU - 31,000km
DEFENDER GENERATIONS
PUMA | 2007–2016
Our primary focus and the most refined version of the classic Defender. The biggest changes are the modernized dashboard and interior, improved seating, 6-speed manual transmission, quieter cruising and better everyday comfort. Owners consistently appreciate how much more user-friendly the Puma feels, while still retaining the character of a classic Defender. Most of the Defenders we source are 2.4L Puma models from 2007–2011.
TD5 | 1999–2006
The more traditional Defender experience, powered by a 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. Less refined than the Puma, but full of character and highly regarded by Defender enthusiasts for its durability and more mechanical driving feel. Louder, slower and more utilitarian on the highway, but for many owners that rawer experience is exactly the appeal.
TDI | 1990s
The classic mechanical-diesel Defender experience. Simple, rugged and straightforward mechanically, but noticeably more agricultural and less refined for regular highway use.
Not sure which Defender is right for you? We can help narrow the search based on how you plan to drive and use your vehicle.
2001 Defender 110 - 52,000km. Bowen Island
LIFESTYLE
A classic Defender isn’t just a 4x4. It fits a certain way of living, equally at home at the base of a ski hill, on a weekend road trip or parked downtown.
BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS
With genuine four-wheel-drive capability, excellent ground clearance and a practical, square interior, the Defender was designed to be used. There is room for skis, boards, camping gear, dogs and everything that comes with a weekend away.
It’s the kind of vehicle that makes spontaneous trips easy: load your gear, pick a destination and go.
A MODERN CLASSIC
The Defender’s unmistakable proportions stand apart in a world of modern crossovers. Its combination of utility, character and timeless design is a major part of why exceptional original examples remain so desirable today.
1999 Defender 90 Tdi - 11,000km. Sold to Toronto
HOW THE PURCHASE WORKS
Most Pacific Off-Road Defenders are sourced specifically for individual clients.
We first identify a Defender matching your preferences, arrange a professional inspection in Europe and provide the results for your approval. Only once you are satisfied with the vehicle does a $50,000 CAD refundable reservation secure it and allow us to proceed with the purchase and import.
Your reservation is applied toward the purchase price. Once the Defender arrives at Pacific Off-Road in British Columbia, it undergoes substantial mechanical preparation, cosmetic reconditioning and final road testing before delivery.
SIGNATURE COMMISSIONS
For a small number of clients each year, an exceptional original Defender becomes the foundation for our complete Pacific Off-Road Signature specification.
With a new engine and automatic transmission, upgraded suspension and brakes, and a premium leather interior, the Signature is our closest interpretation of a brand-new classic Defender.
SIGNATURE DEFENDER — $230,000 CAD
Limited to two commissions annually.
Our Standard
2000 Defender 110 - Secret trail in Squamish
Finding an exceptional Defender is only the beginning.
Every Pacific Off-Road Defender undergoes substantial mechanical preparation and road testing in Canada before delivery, with age-related maintenance, safety items and mechanical needs addressed as required.
Pacific Off-Road Classic Defenders are backed by our 1-year / 20,000 km limited drivetrain warranty, subject to warranty terms and conditions.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICE FACILITY
Pacific Off-Road’s dedicated third-party service facility is Rovalution Automotive in North Vancouver, a Land Rover specialist we have trusted for more than a decade.
Rovalution completes our initial BC import inspection, required compliance work and comprehensive mechanical preparation before delivery. Customers receive documentation of the inspection and completed repairs, providing transparency and a clear service history.
Rovalution is one of Canada’s most experienced and trusted Defender service facilities.
