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Unfortunately the time has come to move ‘Malcolm’ on to a new owner. I’ve scratched an itch owning this car, spent a fortune having the car restored in the last 2 years, but now it sadly doesn’t get used so it’s best going to a new home. I purchased Malcolm 2 years ago and have spent thousands on the car making it a brilliant example of an early Defender - please take the time to read the details and recent expenditure on this car below.- 1989 model- 2. 5 TDI engine - engine was replaced in early 2024 with another 2. 5 TDI from a discovery (previous owner)- Gearbox rebuilt in early 2024 (previous owner)- Arran Beige colour (recently resprayed - see below)- Drives absolutely spot on, with no expense spared having any mechanical issues fixed during my ownership- Service history and receipt file for all expenditure in my ownership- MOT expires March 2027- Showing 122, 000 miles currently (may go up slightly). Covered just 6, 000 miles in my 2 years of ownership- Snorkel and light bar fitted (previous owner)- Original chassis throughout - never had any repairs and is in excellent condition. Chassis has been properly cleaned and protected during my ownership with no off-road use - any inspection is welcome! See images on listing.- Discovery wheels- Custom bull bar fitted (previous owner)- Interior is in great original conditionRecent expenditure:- Exmoor rear seat fitted (£200) - June 2024- Exmoor interior mats & gear knob (£150) - June 2024- BB Classics alcantara seats (£400+) - June 2024- New master cylinder (£150) - June 2024- New water pump (£230) - July 2024- Outer hub seals replaced (£80) - July 2024- Full service (£220) - February 2025- New door hinges all around (£65) - February 2025- New wiper wheel box & motor (£60) - February 2025- New front shock absorbers (£200) - February 2025- Wheels painted (£200) - February 2025- Full respray - (£3, 000) - July 2025- Underside of car cleaned and protected - July 2025 (£500)- New front doors (£800) - July 2025- Optimal front security hinges (£315) - July 2025- Rear quarter glass seals (£60) - July 2025- New heated glazed rear safari door (£280) - July 2025- New front wings (£510) - July 2025- Exterior LED lights kit (£200) - July 2025- Dixie musical horn (£35) - July 2025- New original emblems/ stickers throughout (£60) - July 2025- 2mm chequer plate kit (£240) - July 2025- New headlamp bowls (£50) - July 2025- New front door seals (£35) - July 2025- New front door glass, window regulator, channels, etc (£150) - July 2025- New Radar Renegade AT-5 tyres all around (£620) - November 2025 (some images on the listing may show previous STT Pro tyres that were on the car)- New steering box and pump (£340) - July 2026Total: £9, 150Bad bits:- Speedo bounces around (common issue on these - never bothered me enough to fix)- Drivers seats bolster foam has torn (seat hasn’t ripped, just the foam underneath)V5 is present, car has a long MOT, and it’s ready to drive away issue-free. Any questions let me know!
