Highlights
- Upgraded & lightly modified 90
- Desirable later 300TDI engine
- 6spd automatic gearbox conversion
- High specification including Bearmack winch
- Lots of recent investment
- Long MOT to July 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
The original Defender is the definitive go-anywhere 4x4. And thanks to an army of specialists, it is also possible to ‘go anywhere’ with the specification, carefully tuning the mechanicals and aesthetics to your personal taste.
This well preserved ’96 90 300TDI certainly reflects that approach. Beneath the purposeful, smartly updated cosmetics lies a plush interior and a useful 6spd automatic gearbox conversion. Whatever the road – or track – ahead presents, this distinctive Defender will get you there relaxed and in comfort. There is also a long MOT to add reassurance.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1996
- Just six owners from new with current seller since 24th October 2020
- Warranty booklet included
- Extensive maintenance history with highlights detailed below
- MOT to 11th July 2024 with 124,848 miles showing on test and no advisories
- There is a superfluous note on the test but this does not relate to vehicle condition
Notable recent maintenance:
- Reversing lamp replaced in October 2023
- Wiring and electric repairs in March 2023 totalling close to £1,500 by 4x4 specialist
- Hardtop headlining acquired with luxury finish option in August 2023
- Stereo replaced in April 2020 at cost of nearly £500
- Speakers replaced in February 2021
- Rear view camera, carpets and GPS antenna fitted February 2021
- Alarm and immobiliser fitted in October 2021 at cost of nearly £1,000
- Door locks replaced October 2021
The Condition
- Modernised aesthetics finished in gold metallic with black accents to arches and trim
- Later LED-style headlamps and other updated exterior fittings update the looks
- High exterior specification includes black steels with BF Goodrich tyres and snorkel
- Tread plate fitted to top of front wings with KBX Hi-Force vents let in
- Tinted privacy glass to rear windows
- Bodywork is well kept with only minor signs of use and light bubbling visible to some panels
- Bearmack Power Mach winch fitted to front
- Interior retrimmed apparently by Image 4x4 and including leather-topped dashboard
- Cream leather interior with contrasting black trim and carpets all in good order
- Some light marks to door cards but otherwise very well presented cabin
- Black luxury-lined hard top with speakers let into roof
- Three spoke leather-rimmed steering wheel
- High end stereo system fitted as detailed above
- Pair of practical rear benches trimmed in cream with black carpeting below to load area
The Mechanics
- Sought after 2,495cc 300TDI 4cyl 111bhp Land Rover engine
- Automatic gearbox conversion which we are told is a 6spd
- Extensive maintenance history including considerable recent investment
- Wiring recently overhauled by 4x4 specialist
- Alarm and immobiliser recently fitted
BEFORE YOU BUY
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