*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 12/1999 ***
Highlights
Extensively refurbished with new panels, brakes, swivel hubs and timing belt
Retains its original chassis and bulkhead, per the vendor
Advisory-free MOT valid until January 2027
Upgraded interior with Alcantara headlining and carpets
The Appeal
The 300TDi-powered Defender is widely regarded as the sweet spot of the Defender range thanks to its combination of eminently drivable creature comforts and almost agriculture-esque go-anywhere, do-anything versatility. With values continuing to climb for well-presented examples, properly sorted examples are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This 1998 example has been extensively refurbished with a raft of new body panels, while the vendor states it retains its original chassis and bulkhead. Finished in Russet Brown over Caramel White with a custom Series-style front grille, colour-coded bumper and LED lighting throughout, it's a real turn up compared to the swathes of black and gunmetal Defenders we see - a deeply handsome off-roader, through and through. Inside, the cabin has been upgraded with new seats, Alcantara trim and Series-style door cards.
Mechanically, it has been recently serviced and fitted with new brakes all round, new swivel hubs and seals, and polybushed suspension. Carrying a respectable 86,985 miles on the clock and accompanied by a long, advisory-free MOT, this Defender is ready and raring to go with its lucky new owner. 260322_JeanLuc_98_Landrover_Defender_Pickup-2.jpg228.34 KB
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