Highlights
- Fully rebuilt engine
- Rare transfer box-driven winch
- Comes with both road and off-road tyre/wheel sets
- Sound chassis following professional corrosion repair work
- Never taken off-road by the current owner
The Appeal
The Land Rover Defender embodies the quintessence of British utilitarian design, combining rugged capability with timeless styling that has made it an icon among off-road enthusiasts. This 1999 example offers the blend of classic Defender character with practical usability, making it an appealing proposition for those seeking a capable workhorse or weekend adventure vehicle.
Having undergone significant mechanical refurbishment including a full engine rebuild, this patinated Defender presents an opportunity to own a mechanically sound example on which the next owner can make their own mark.
Having undergone significant mechanical refurbishment including a full engine rebuild, this patinated Defender presents an opportunity to own a mechanically sound example on which the next owner can make their own mark.
History and Paperwork
- 1999 model year UK-supplied RHD example
- No previous service records available, we are told
- The vehicle has never been taken off-road by the current owner
- Purchased by the current owner in December last year
- MOT expired, previously advisory-free
The Condition
- Paintwork heavily patinated
- The bodywork appears quite straight overall
- Previous professional corrosion repair to the chassis and bulkhead
- Roof rack and ladder fitted
- LED headlamps
- Interior in usable order; has a rip in the pattern and driver's seat bottom
- No radio fitted
- Comes with both road tyres/wheels and off-road tyres/wheels
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Equipped with four-wheel drive and low-range
- Features a rare addition - winch driven off the transfer box
- Fitted with a snorkel
- Engine was seized when purchased in December last year
- Engine has been fully rebuilt and recently serviced
- Gearbox has been recently serviced
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