Highlights
- Smart Defender 90 rebuilt by previous owner
- Galvanised chassis and 200 TDi engine
- Retrimmed interior
- Seven-seater
The Appeal
The Land Rover Defender is a vehicle of timeless appeal – a direct descendant of the original 1948 Land Rover and one that has seen increasing values and levels of collectability since it went out of production in 2016.
This one is a good example – a 1987 90, which was fully rebuilt by its previous owner onto a new galvanised and powder-coated chassis, and fitted with the much sought-after 200 TDi turbodiesel engine, with an LT77 five-speed manual gearbox, upgraded vented disc brakes, braided hoses and upgraded rear hubs with leak-free seals.
It’s a seven-seater, with two fold-down benches in the rear, and has been fully retrimmed with smart black leatherette seats.
The vendor and his family have used the truck for a couple of years, taking it on weekend days out and light off-roading courses, keeping on top of its maintenance with a well-respected Land Rover specialist in Cambridgeshire.
It’s a smart and solid example with no evident corrosion, and is sold in good working order throughout, with an MOT valid until September 2025.
If you’re in the market for a well-sorted 90, with arguably the best engine, and ready to be enjoyed by all the family, then here it is – a great vehicle for summer adventures, while doubling up as a useful workhorse at the same time.
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C
- MOT to September 2025
- Photos of rebuild (digital)
- Invoices for recent maintenance from a respected Land Rover specialist in Cambridgeshire
- Much-loved and enjoyed vehicle, presented in smart and solid condition
- Cherished registration number included in sale
The Condition
- Smart Dove Grey paint
- One or two minor marks and a small dent in the driver’s door and passenger door, but still presents well more than two years after a full rebuild
- Galvanised and powder-coated chassis that looks to be in great condition
- New bulkhead in 2022
- Lifted suspension with sports steel wheels and chunky Bridgestone all-terrain tyres
- Black wheel arch extensions
- Pop-up sunroof
- Front light-guards
- Tow bar with full electrics
- Retrimmed in black leatherette with three front seats and two fold-down rear benches
- Three-spoke sports steering wheel
- USB stereo
- Chequer plate bumper and front wing protectors
- Upper bulkhead corners and lower edges all appear to be in good order with no evidence of corrosion
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre 200 Tdi turbodiesel engine
- Remarkably smooth and quiet for a 200 TDI
- Five-speed LT77 transmission with low range and diff lock
- Adjustable dampers
- Upgraded vented front discs with braided hoses
- Modified leak-free rear hubs
- Invoice for major service at 64k miles for £624.91
- Described by the vendor as in good working order with no known or apparent faults
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