Highlights

Smart Defender 90 rebuilt by previous owner
Galvanised chassis and 200 TDi engine
Retrimmed interior
Seven-seater

The Appeal

The Land Rover Defender is a vehicle of timeless appeal – a direct descendant of the original 1948 Land Rover and one that has seen increasing values and levels of collectability since it went out of production in 2016.

This one is a good example – a 1987 90, which was fully rebuilt by its previous owner onto a new galvanised and powder-coated chassis, and fitted with the much sought-after 200 TDi turbodiesel engine, with an LT77 five-speed manual gearbox, upgraded vented disc brakes, braided hoses and upgraded rear hubs with leak-free seals.

It’s a seven-seater, with two fold-down benches in the rear, and has been fully retrimmed with smart black leatherette seats.

The vendor and his family have used the truck for a couple of years, taking it on weekend days out and light off-roading courses, keeping on top of its maintenance with a well-respected Land Rover specialist in Cambridgeshire.

It’s a smart and solid example with no evident corrosion, and is sold in good working order throughout, with an MOT valid until September 2025.

If you’re in the market for a well-sorted 90, with arguably the best engine, and ready to be enjoyed by all the family, then here it is – a great vehicle for summer adventures, while doubling up as a useful workhorse at the same time.

The History and Paperwork

UK V5C
MOT to September 2025
Photos of rebuild (digital)
Invoices for recent maintenance from a respected Land Rover specialist in Cambridgeshire
Much-loved and enjoyed vehicle, presented in smart and solid condition
Cherished registration number included in sale

The Condition

Smart Dove Grey paint
One or two minor marks and a small dent in the driver’s door and passenger door, but still presents well more than two years after a full rebuild
Galvanised and powder-coated chassis that looks to be in great condition
New bulkhead in 2022
Lifted suspension with sports steel wheels and chunky Bridgestone all-terrain tyres
Black wheel arch extensions
Pop-up sunroof
Front light-guards
Tow bar with full electrics
Retrimmed in black leatherette with three front seats and two fold-down rear benches
Three-spoke sports steering wheel
USB stereo
Chequer plate bumper and front wing protectors
Upper bulkhead corners and lower edges all appear to be in good order with no evidence of corrosion

The Mechanics

2.5-litre 200 Tdi turbodiesel engine
Remarkably smooth and quiet for a 200 TDI
Five-speed LT77 transmission with low range and diff lock
Adjustable dampers
Upgraded vented front discs with braided hoses
Modified leak-free rear hubs
Invoice for major service at 64k miles for £624.91
Described by the vendor as in good working order with no known or apparent faults

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