Highlights

In current ownership since May 2010
Service history dating back to 1997 with receipts retained since 2010
Galvanised Richards chassis fitted by Bramble 4x4 in October 2016
Considerable maintenance carried out between 2022 and 2026
MOT valid until August 2027

The Appeal

The Defender 90 County Station Wagon remains one of the most usable and sought-after iterations of Land Rover's legendary off-roader, combining the compact proportions of the 90 with the practicality that makes these later TDI-era examples so popular. It straddles the line between agricultural hardware and a true all-weather daily driver.

This 1997 example has been in the same ownership since May 2010 and has been used as a daily-driven rolling restoration. It comes with service history dating back to 1997, supported by retained receipts from 2010 onwards and specialist invoices from Bramble 4x4 since 2016. A galvanised Richards chassis was fitted in October 2016, and the vehicle has benefited from regular upkeep since then.

The bodywork shows age-related patina, with some corrosion noted to the bottoms of the doors and the rear door skin, while the interior is described as clean and straightforward. Accompanied by a long MOT, it's ready and waiting to be driven away.

Key Information

Mileage: 305,250 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 10 August 2027
Technical specs: 2,495 cc engine and five-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: Service history from 1997, invoices retained since 2010 and specialist invoices from Bramble 4x4 since 2016

The Detail

Purchased by the current owner in May 2010 and used as a rolling restoration
Rear seats have been protected by waterproof covers since 2010
Rear tub cappings were replaced in 2015 and the rear headlining was replaced in 2015 as well as a new fuel tank
Galvanised Richards chassis fitted by Bramble 4x4 on 25 October 2016
The 2016 chassis work also included:
- Brake pipes
- Poly bushes
- Clutch
- Cambelt
- Bump stops
- Fuel filler and breather pipes
- Crossmember
- Galvanised turrets
- New fuel tank
Front seats received Exmoor Trim seat bases in 2021
Front and rear shock absorbers replaced on 26 April 2022
Cambelt and seals replaced during service work on 4 October 2022
Replacement reconditioned cylinder head fitted on 23 December 2023
Rear exhaust replaced on 3 April 2024
MOT and service carried out on 10 October 2024
Four new tyres fitted in 2024
Steering box pipes replaced on 10 December 2024
Rear brake callipers, discs, pads and wheel bearings fitted on 10 March 2025
Service carried out on 7 October 2025
Galvanised front bumper fitted on 15 December 2025
MOT carried out on 11 August 2026
Service, power steering pump, front discs, front pads and front wheel bearing hub seals fitted on 12 August 2026
New battery fitted on 14 August 2026
Battery cut-out fitted on 9 September 2026
Bodywork shows age-related patina, with corrosion along the bottom of all doors and to the rear door skin
The radio has been replaced with a radio/CD player
Front fan removed which has improved performance and fuel economy - but will be provided and is easy to reinstall if required
SkyTag Tracker fitted, which can be transferred to the new owner

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