1998 Land Rover Defender 110 TDi

Highlights

Ex-Scottish Electric with seven-tone train weight
Uprated with double skin chassis, heavy-duty rear crossmember, twin rear springs, PTO hydraulic super winch, vice and roof rack
Recently had £2,500 worth of work done, including cylinder head skimmed, clutch, water pump, and more
Powered by the legendary 300 TDi engine
MOT valid until May 2025

The Appeal

These days, you're more likely to find a Land Rover dressed up to the nines crawling around Knightsbridge than you are doing a day's graft. So it's refreshing to find one like this ex-Scottish Electric van. It's uprated in several key ways, with a heavy-duty chassis and suspension and a raft of upgrades including a PTO hydraulic super winch and vice. It's powered by the venerable 300 TDi diesel - a engine renowned for its durability, and the vendor points out that the Land Rover is rated for a seven-ton train weight.

It's had significant recent work, including a head skim, new clutch, water pump, and more, totalling around £2,500.

If you need a capable work van and have a penchant for Land Rovers, this would be an ideal vehicle.

History and Paperwork

MOT valid until 23rd May 2025
Ex-Scottish Electric vehicle which remains highly original to its working specifications
Just three former registered keepers
224,214 miles indicated
Prior to recent recommissioning work, the Land Rover was dry-stored off the road for a few years on a farm

The Condition

The vendor notes that the underside looks very solid with a good bulkhead and rear crossmember
Reportedly features a "double-skin" chassis and heavy-duty rear crossmember
Paintwork is presentable with a few imperfections as you'd expect for a working vehicle of this age and mileage
Interior shows some wear but is eminently serviceable
Comes with two spare wheels, a roof rack and a functional vice on the back

The Mechanics

2.5-litre 300 TDi
Five-speed manual gearbox with low-range and four-wheel-drive
Equipped with a PTO hydraulic super winch
Recent mechanical work includes head skim, clutch, water pump, and several other smaller jobs
New wheel bearings on front and back axle
New brakes all-round
The vendor comments that the Land Rover runs well with minimal use since recent work

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