Highlights
- Remapped to 150 bhp and equipped with a higher ratio transfer box
- Fitted with a galvanised chassis
- One of just 270 examples made
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 2nd January 2025
The Appeal
Land Rover has been keen to engage with its heritage for a long time now and it’s easy to see why with such an illustrious back catalogue. Most will associate ‘Heritage Edition’ with the 2015 run-out Defenders, but this was by no means the firm’s first foray into retro-inspired special editions…
Back in 1999, following the success of a ‘50th Anniversary’ edition the previous year, Land Rover announced that they would build 300 ‘Heritage Edition’ Defender. As it transpired, they’d go on to build just 270, of which we’re delighted to offer one of them. For obvious reasons, this is one of the most desirable Defender special editions and we love the colour scheme in particular.
Under the bonnet, we find the venerable TD5 engine which in this example has been remapped to 150 bhp. A higher ration transfer box further enhances on-road usability, and a galvanised chassis winter-proofs the underside. If you’re after a Defender for everyday use, this could well be it.
The History and Paperwork
- 151,130 miles
- MOT until 2nd January 2025
- Six former registered keepers
- V5C present
- The vendor informs us that it comes with a well-documented service history
- Collection of old invoices and MOT certificates
The Condition
- ‘Dark Bronze Green’ - one of two colours offered for this edition
- Colour-matched wheel arches
- Silver bonnet latches and windscreen hinges
- Contrasting white roof
- The galvanised bumper is a nice nod to Series Land Rovers
- Heritage grille with retro Land Rover badge
- Green ‘Tornado’ alloy wheels fitted with BF Goodrich tyres
- Equipped with a galvanised chassis which presents very well
- Straight-looking alloy bodywork
- Side-steps/rock sliders fitted
- Some signs of age-commensurate wear to the original green leather upholstery
- White-faced dials - another feature of this edition
- Kenwood DIN stereo fitted
- Smart dashboard
- The rubber floor mats present well throughout
The Mechanics
- 2,495 cc TD5 engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Equipped with low-range and four-wheel drive
- Smartly turned out under the bonnet
- We're informed that it has been remapped to 150 bhp
- A higher ratio transfer box is reportedly fitted for taller gearing
- No advisories noted during the last MOT test
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