Highlights

Advisory-free MOT valid until 13th March 2025
Rare and refined 2.5-litre petrol-engined variant
Subject to comprehensive recent recommissioning

The Appeal

While often miscalled a Defender, there was a brief spell between the end of leaf-sprung Series production and the advent of the Defender moniker in 1990 when Land Rover’s core offerings were simply known as 90s and 110s - in reference to their wheelbase (in inches). These were the first coil-sprung Land Rovers, marking an important chapter in the history of the brand and now fondly remembered as some of the best off-roaders they ever made.

This 1988 Land Rover 90 has undergone extensive recommissioning and has received several desirable upgrades in the process including Wolf rims, military bumpers and military lights. It’s one of the lesser-seen petrol-engined 90s which is considerably quieter and smoother than contemporary diesel models. Having recently received a carb rebuild, new plugs, leads, points and condenser and a new exhaust, it reportedly starts every time and drives very well indeed. The paintwork is also new, as is the interior, making this one very smart old Land Rover indeed.

The advisory-free MOT runs until March 2025, so it’s ready to jump aboard and enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

Eight former keepers
117,985 miles indicated
MOT until 13th March 2025

The Condition

Recent recommissioning includes a full exterior paint and all interior replaced
Equipped with Wolf wheels and the correct Goodyear G90 tyres
Commendably straight alloy bodywork with only a few small dings
Treadplate fitted to the wing tops and bonnet
Military bumperettes and rear lights
All the front and rear has been rubber-matted
All new carpets fitted including the rear tub
A new headlining matches the carpet
Replacement seats with “Defender” branding and white contrast stitching
Pioneer DIN stereo
We understand the cabin electrics to work correctly

The Mechanics

2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Equipped with low-range and four-wheel drive which we understand to be operational
Original-looking and tidy engine compartment
Recent new spark plugs, HT leads, points and condenser

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