Highlights

• A very honest Land Rover 90 in an unusually original condition 
• Boasting just one previous owner and an original mileage of under 56,000 
• Equipped with the range sweet-spot 2.5L Turbo Diesel engine 

The Appeal 

The History and Paperwork 

• First registered in 1987 in just the fourth year of 90 production 
• This example has been used and enjoyed by just 1 previous owners 
• This ownership accounted for around 20,000 miles of the total 
• By the end of this period the mileage was up to around 53,000 miles 
• In current ownership less than 3,000 miles have been covered 
• Today this 90 appears in a clearly used but very original condition throughout 
• A healthy archive of paperwork is on hand 
• This includes V5 in the owner’s name 
• The current advisory free MOT valid until August 2024 is also present 
• Many previous MOTs are also included in hard copy 
• These help to validate the low original mileage of the Land Rover 
• The original owner’s manual is present 
• So is the all-important service booklet 
• This covers 12 services spanning the period from 1987 to 1999 
• A number of service and maintenance invoices are also included 
• Recent ones document a new battery and a new set of tyres in 2023 
• The original build sheet is unusually present as are numerous tax disks 

The Condition 

• This example is configured in true farm specification of truck cab and pickup back 
• The 90 appears to be wearing its original Bronze Green paintwork 
• The cab roof and steel wheels are finished in contrasting Limestone 
• For enthusiasts this 90 probably has the perfect level of patina 
• The original paint is faded in places with a matt appearance in others 
• The odd dent and scuff are present but surprisingly few for the age and type of vehicle 
• There’s a minor degree of reaction-based blistering in places 
• Our Land Rover is fitted with 16 inch, eight-hole steel wheels 
• These appear to be in decent condition and are finished in Limestone 
• A matching set of chunky off-road tyres are noted and were fitted in 2023 
• Large, reinforced plastic wheel arch extensions are fitted 
• An adjustable height tow ball is fitted with accompanying single electrics 
• Large Land Rover branded mud flaps are fitted at the rear 
• The cabin of our Land Rover will appear very familiar to those of a certain age 
• The familiar three-abreast seating arrangement is noted 
• These seats are finished in black and are in an excellent condition throughout 
• The rest of the cabin condition is very good indeed whilst remaining utilitarian 
• Hard-wearing textured rubber matting adorns the floor 
• The dashboard is standard, and minimal, Land Rover fare 
• An original, four spoke Land Rover embossed steering wheel is fitted 
• Door cards are dressed in hard wearing, black vinyl 
• A fitted fabric headlining panel is fitted to reduce noise and maximise heat insulation 
• The rear pickup bed is appropriately patinaed and home to the spare wheel 

The Mechanics 

• Fitted with the trusty and torquey 2.5L turbo diesel engine 
• Noted for providing a great combination of power, economy, and longevity 
• Originally rated at around 85bhp and a generous 150Ib-ft of torque 
• This Defender is also fitted with the five-speed manual gearbox 
• The usual transfer box offer low range and diff locking is present 
• Given the original low mileage and maintenance history mechanical condition is considered very good 
• The engine bay looks as original as the rest of the 90 
• The expected data plates are present and correct 
• The underside looks to be in good, undamaged condition 
• The corrosion present appears to be just of the expected surface variety 
• If required, further improvement could be wrought via wire brushing and spray treating 

 

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