Highlights

Alcantara dashboard retrim and leather RX8 front seats
Retracting touchscreen radio with reversing camera
Underside protected with annual Lanoguard treatment
Recently fitted tow bar

The Appeal

While most Land Rovers are equipped with perfectly adequate diesel engines, there's an undeniable draw to a nice V8. This 1993 110 County is endowed with Rover's legendary 3.5-litre unit, and as the photographs show, it incorporates several enticing upgrades.

The vendor says:

"I love her, she’s a real character. A real statement piece that has huge road presence and goes anywhere you want her to. Perfectly drivable, comfortable and pretty nippy at high revs for a 2 tonne work horse.

"Nothing beats a good step on the loud pedal. The engine and exhaust work means she’s loud but not brash with it. Guaranteed to turn heads anywhere (in disgust and glee) and enough to make you smile like an idiot anywhere you drive it.

"Good workhorse too - was more than comfortable trailering and carrying large groups of people."

Amongst the aforementioned upgrades are LED lights and indicators, a modern grill, a REBEL sump guard and bonnet. On the inside, there are now RX8 leather seats, an Alcantara dashboard, and a retracting touchscreen entertainment system with a reversing camera. The Land Rover underwent corrosion treatment and respray in 2019 from green to black and since then, it has covered only 10,000 miles.

The engine was rebuilt in 2014, with parts supplied by Roadcraft UK, followed by a rolling road check by AustecRacing. During the rebuild, the engine block has been refitted with an Edelbrock 4 barrel Carb, and an H180 sports cam with performance gas flow heads. It was then fitted with a custom exhaust from Top Gear Watford

With recent mechanical attention including a clutch cylinder replacement and regular protective underside treatment, this Defender offers classic Land Rover capability with enhanced everyday usability. What more could you ask for?!

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History and Paperwork

UK home market RHD car first registered in 1993
In current ownership since August 2023
Kept on a secure driveway
MOT passed in June 2025 at 168,485 miles
159,350 miles currently indicated
MOT work included replacement of wiper blades and repair of wiring to the near-side rear flasher and washer pump
MOT advisories: minor oil leak and wear to engine mountings
Clutch cylinder replaced in June 2024
Underside cleaned and covered with Lanoguard annually during ownership

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The Condition

Presents very well overall
Minor stone chips and scratches on paintwork
Slight patch of corrosion bubbling under paint on rear bumper
Underside generally good with minor patches of surface corrosion
Interior appears in good condition
Dashboard refitted in Alcantara
Aftermarket rev counter fitted
Retracting touch screen radio unit installed
All buttons and instruments work except the temperature gauge (occasionally slow to react)
Front seats replaced with black leather RX8 seats showing normal wear
Rear bench seats are original and in good condition
Reversing camera fitted and linked to the entertainment unit
Tow bar fitted recently
Has substantial road presence
Doors can be locked by key, as aftermarket central locking is currently non-functional due to a wiring issue

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The Mechanics

3.5-litre V8 petrol engine
Five-speed manual transmission
Engine runs on manual choke
Cold start is reliable, and the engine runs well, we are told
Can be hard to hot start, especially in summer (resolved with rest time or opening bonnet)
As comfortable as a 30+ year old Defender can be, the vendor reports
Gearbox and clutch reportedly work well and operate smoothly
Engine and exhaust modifications make it loud but not harsh
Highly capable of towing and carrying large groups of people

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