Highlights
- Restored with a galvanised chassis and registered as a new vehicle in 2004
- Offered with a mere four former keepers, and a low mileage figure of just 76k
- Treasured by the current keeper since 2015, with considerable expense spent
- Presented in fantastic overall condition, with plenty of subtle upgrades to show
- Runs and drives brilliantly, with fantastic maintenance history, and a fresh, advisory-free MOT to enjoy
The Appeal
No stranger to producing some of the most capable and trusted utility vehicles, Land Rover certainly hit the nail on the head with the Defender. These iconic 4x4s offer a fantastic combination of practicality and capability, continually presenting fantastic potential as dependable workhorses, quirky daily drivers, overlanding conversions, and collection pieces.
The example presented today is both incredibly eye-catching, and interesting, having previously been used as a winch vehicle in the 90’s for one of the water authorities. The vehicle was then sold at auction following a failed MOT for chassis corrosion, before being acquired by the highly regarded PVH Land Rovers of Stokesley. PVH would then rebuild the mighty 90 with a galvanised chassis and plenty of new parts, prior to registering the new vehicle in 2004.
The vehicle would later be acquired by the current keeper in 2015, who has since cherished this stunning 90, spending considerable expense making it the vehicle it is today. Throughout their ownership, this 90 has been converted with an automatic gearbox, fitted with a huge array of tasteful upgrades, and kept in superb mechanical order.
Now offered in fantastic overall condition, with just 4 former keepers, a low mileage figure of just 76K and impressive history, this is easily one of the finer examples available today.
Now offered in fantastic overall condition, with just 4 former keepers, a low mileage figure of just 76K and impressive history, this is easily one of the finer examples available today.
The History and Paperwork
- First used in the 90’s by the water authorities
- Restored, and registered as a new vehicle in 2004
- Offered with just four former keepers, and a mere 76k on the clock
- Cherished by the current keeper since 2015
- Converted to automatic by PVH Land Rovers of Stokesley in 2015
- Incredibly well maintained, with huge expense spent
- Boasts an excellent history folder, containing;
- All previous MOTs since 2007
- A huge array of invoices covering maintenance, repairs and upgrades
- A selection of correspondence verifying the vehicle’s specification
- Includes two remote keys, and an owner’s manual
- Ready to enjoy, with a fresh MOT certificate until 4 November 2024
The Interior
- Incredibly comfortable, and very well-kept
- Fitted with a selection of welcome upgrades, including;
- Heated leather front seats
- Forward-facing folding rear seats with inertia belts
- A bulkhead removal bar
- An X-Defend pedal lock
- Electric windows
- Central locking to both front doors
- Rear door gas strut
- Rubber Land Rover floor mats
- A single DIN JCV head unit
- Fitted with new door cards, and rubber seals in 2019
- Offered in fantastic overall condition, with very few signs of wear throughout
The Exterior
- Finished in a stunning coat of Opel Antigua Blue metallic paint
- Fitted with new doors, and treated to a black roof respray in 2019
- Tastefully upgraded, featuring the likes of;
- LED lights
- Side steps
- A rear tow bar
- A rear-mounted spare wheel carrier
- Bonnet chequer plating
- Equipped with a very tidy set of 16” alloy wheels, with like-new Continental tyres to enjoy
- Presented in fantastic overall condition, with only minor paintwork bubbling, and the expected light signs of age to show under very close inspection
The Mechanics
- Powered by the ever-trusty and delightfully simple 300Tdi
- Converted with an Ashcroft automatic gearbox, and high-ratio transfer box in 2015
- Restored and fitted with a galvanised chassis in 2004
- Subject to a very extensive underside rebuild in 2019, receiving the likes of;
- New stainless steel hardware
- New brake calipers, discs, pads, lines, and a new brake servo
- New wheel bearings, swivels, track rods and polybushes
- A new steering box, and steering dampener
- Powder-coated underside components
- Dinatrol underside treatment
- Recently fitted with a new alternator, starter motor, and battery
- Fitted with a timing belt, and water pump at 71,000 miles
- Last serviced at 74,474 miles
- Runs and drives brilliantly, with no known mechanical or electrical issues to mention
- Comes ready to enjoy, with advisory-free MOT until November 2024
Summary
Whether you’re on the search for a stunning daily driver, an eye-catching weekend toy or a superb base for your next overlanding project, this 2004 Land Rover 90 is an excellent candidate. The vehicle benefits from the likes of a galvanised chassis, thorough restoration work, a huge array of tasty upgrades, fantastic maintenance history, caring ownership, and of course; a low mileage figure.
As examples of this calibre are few and far between, this is certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
BEFORE YOU BUY
As examples of this calibre are few and far between, this is certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
BEFORE YOU BUY
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