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Land Rover Defender 90 Td5 “Red” – Exceptionally Preserved ExampleAn outstanding and unusually original Defender 90 Td5, presented in exceptional condition throughout and clearly cherished from new. Having spent virtually its entire life stored indoors, the chassis, bulkhead, doors and underside remain remarkably well preserved — exactly the areas seasoned Defender buyers know to inspect first. It is genuinely one of the cleanest and most honest Td5 examples I have encountered in over 40 years of Land Rover ownership. Originally supplied as a truck cab, the vehicle was professionally converted earlier in its life to its current soft-top configuration with additional rear seating, with individual belts. The conversion suits the vehicle perfectly and includes a military-style roll hoop, colour-coded galvanised hood sticks and a high-quality mohair canvas with additional zip openings for practicality and ease of use. The overall look is subtle, purposeful and extremely well judged — enhanced by a number of tasteful upgrades including:• Sawtooth alloy wheels• BFGoodrich All-Terrain tyres (x5, near new)• LED lighting conversion• Bluetooth audio system with upgraded speakers and subwoofer• Acoustic soundproofing• Swing-away spare wheel carrier• Lockable cubby box• Witter tow bar• IRB Stage 1 remap• Premium canvas roof• Bikini Top The vehicle drives every bit as well as its appearance suggests. With just 38, 000 miles from new, it feels exceptionally tight, smooth and refined for a Defender, pulling strongly and driving exactly as a properly maintained low-mileage Td5 should. Interior is perfect!The previous owner retained the vehicle for approximately 11 years, covering only around 7, 000 miles during that period while still maintaining regular servicing regardless of mileage. Whilst living within the London LEZ area, the previous owner also fitted an aftermarket DPF system to allow compliant urban use. The certificate has since expired, although it should be easy enough to get re-done as all the relevant documents are provided. A rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely exceptional Defender 90 that has not been over-restored, over-modified or abused — simply an extremely well-preserved, enthusiast-owned example with outstanding presence.
