Highlights
- Classic Defender 90 with iconic styling
- Believed to be finished in Land Rover Pastel Green
- Smart green leather interior with three front seats and four in the rear
- Tidy engine bay and rust-free chassis condition
- Eye-catching Solihull badge and mudflaps
- No visible corrosion on the bodywork or underside
The Appeal
The Defender is one of those rare machines that needs no introduction. From African safaris to inner-city Chelsea, it is somehow equally at home evading rhinos or dodging Waitrose trolleys. This example, a 1999 Td5 County model, offers the charm of the classic Defender shape with the torque-rich, long-lived Td5 diesel engine underneath.
The pastel green finish paired with matching wheels and a white roof lends it that timeless Series Land Rover vibe, while the cabin is more civilised than you might expect. Seven seats, all clad in tidy green leather, and a surprisingly clean dashboard setup give this one a sense of understated usability. It’s got that rugged patina without being battered, and the mileage figure supports the visual condition. A rare treat these days, especially one that hasn’t been turned into a jacked-up zombie survival wagon.
History and Paperwork
- Service history file present
- Recent service carried out at 60,618 miles
- Certificate provided for vehicle having been Waxoyl'd in 2000
- Number of previous keepers unknown
- Number plate: V14 ASG
The Condition
The exterior appears very well kept, with that pastel green paint looking both period-correct and presentable. No obvious dents, damage or corrosion is visible in the photos, and the underside is reassuringly solid with no signs of rust.
Inside, the seven-seat layout looks freshly re-trimmed in matching green leather, with little visible wear to any of the surfaces. Dashboard plastics are clean and the seat bases and backs look tidy. There’s a proper utilitarian honesty to it, just as Solihull intended, but it still manages to feel welcoming.
The engine bay is impressively neat, and all ancillary components appear in place and well-maintained. Wheels are clean and fitted with good tyres. A sunroof is also present.
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre Td5 inline-5 turbodiesel engine
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- 4WD setup with high/low range transfer box
- No known faults or warning lights observed in photos
- Chassis and mechanicals look solid underneath with no corrosion evident
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