Highlights

Very smart factory standard 90 in dark green with white roof
Rare and reliable 17H 2.5L petrol engine
Only 55,500 miles from new
Dry stored for many years before being returned to use in 2024
Sympathetically restored by the previous owner prior to storage
Retains its factory standard engine and stock interior
MOT valid until March 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

We’re so used to classic early 90s Defenders being deep in mud or showing the wear of their working lives that, no pun intended, the discovery of a 90 like this comes as quite a surprise. It is a really tidy, factory-standard, petrol-powered Defender that is more show star than field worker.

The well-kept classic dark green and white livery, with its ‘Defender’ door slash, reflects the low documented mileage of 55,500 miles and a sympathetic restoration by the previous keeper around 2024, following a period of long-term storage. Inside and out it contains a wealth of neat details that will please purists, all of them in great condition for a vehicle that is nearly 34 years old. The vendor tells us that he has used it regularly since purchase without issue.

The service history is provide below and supports the low mileage, as do the MOT records. The current MOT runs to March 2027 with no advisories.

We expect this lovely Defender will appeal to Land Rover lovers who value original, factory-standard spec and great condition.

The vendor says:

“This Defender drives probably better than most, and after her hiatus in dry storage for just under 20 years, she is being used every day. She takes on the local rural roads with ease but is just as happy cruising at 50/60 on the dual carriageway. Whilst not the fastest out of the block, she will get you wherever you need to go, and it's an absolute joy to drive along. She stands extremely well and received compliments wherever she goes. She would be the jewel of your collection, just as happy bobbing along as your daily driver.”

Key Information

Mileage: 55,400 miles (odometer reading believed to be correct, not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until March 2027
Technical specs: 2.5-litre 17H petrol engine, five-speed manual
Paperwork: Service book present with eight recorded services from 1994 to 2007, MOTs, 3 keys, V5C, handbooks
Registration: private plate DJB14D is not included, sold on plate K980EVX

Service history provided by seller:

05/07 - 52,402 miles
06/06 - 50,012 miles
09/05 - 49,431 miles
08/04 - 47,700 miles
08/02 - 43,768 miles
09/98 - 25,012 miles
09/95 - 16,757 miles
01/94 - 6,600 miles

The Detail

Sympathetically restored around 2024 by previous keeper
Smart dark green paintwork with white roof, white wheels and Defender decal
Tread plate fitted to front wings and bonnet
Five-speed manual gearbox goes through the gears nicely
Black vinyl interior with rear benches and three front seats
Land Rover branded rubber load cover for rear area
Small splits on driver’s seat where the stitching has come away from the material
The vendor states all gauges and switches are functional
Left-hand side wing indicator is non-functional; front and rear indicators work fine

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