Description
Defender 110 9-Seater 300 TDI
The vehicle left the factory on 19/ 12/ 1997 as a red, 3 door panel van. It was purchased as a ‘donor’ vehicle for the station wagon in 2005, and it was professionally rebodied (in 2005) by TJC Land Rovers in Norfolk. At this time the original chassis was galvanised and hence remains in perfect condition today. It has never been welded, nor does it require anything. The vehicle left TJC painted black and was taken to Edinburgh by the previous owner to me. He used it until 2011, when he decided he wanted to upgrade the vehicle further! He completed most of the work by 2016 when I believe the vehicle was resprayed Grey. The vehicle then stood unused for a further 5 years until I purchased it from him as an ‘unfinished project’. It took me just 2 weeks to get an MOT on the vehicle and I started using it on the road again. Once back on the road, many of the oil seals started leaking due to going hard through lack of use – hence I’ve gone around the vehicle and replaced all of them!! The vehicle now has 1 tiny oil leak remaining – which comes from the idler shaft on the rear of the transfer box. I’ve bought the seal, but it requires the removal of the transfer box to fit the seal – so I decided I wouldn’t do that until absolutely necessary!
1997 110 Defender (R plate) – Original registration number is R238PST – Registered 19/ 12/ 1997
I purchased vehicle 21/ 04/ 2021. 4 previous owners on V5
Previous owner owned since 2005 – bought from TJC Land Rovers Norfolk
Originally 55k miles, but new clocks in 2005 which started at zero.
Only 32, 144 miles since rebuild in 2005! (Confirmed by previous MOT’s)
5 new ‘one piece’ Puma doors – so no future rot
New Bonnet and updated LRX/ KBX front end
EGR deleted
New Windscreen surround
New rear floor (from yrm. co. uk)
Was red originally, then black in 2005, now Stornaway Grey from appx 2016 with black wheels
5 new black boost Alloy wheels and KO2 tyres (1st used in 2021)
Original chassis, but galvanised in 2005
9 seats with 4 inward facing sets in the rear – V5 correctly states 9 seater.
TD5 dashboard (electronic speedo etc)
Updated centre dash
New discs & pads all round in 2021
New road springs
Koni heavy track rear shock absorbers, new front shocks
Fully sound proofed
Black leather front/ heated seats
Full length Allisport intercooler
Original radiator re-cored by MRT Heat transfer in Preston (March 2023)
Kenlowe fan replaced with new viscous unit and fan (Kenlowe supplied)
VNT package (Variable nozzle turbo from Allard Motorsport)
New water pump
New timing belt (Fitted 2016, but not used until 2021)
New serpentine belt adjuster
Snorkel
Mantec Swing away rear wheel carrier
Chequer plate wing tops
LED lights and upgraded DRL’s in bumper
‘Fire and Ice’ Side running bars
Rear work light
Tow bar with working electrics
Twisted Automotive full stainless-steel sports exhaust
Webasto thermotop hot water/ engine preheater
Doors soundproofed
Privacy glass fitted to the rear doors, rear windows, back door, rear ¼ lights and Alpine windows.
V5 in my name and matches VIN number and engine number
Work after purchase
New battery
New vacuum unit
Head gasket replaced (09/ 2022)
Cylinder head skimmed and valves checked/ re-lapped (09/ 2022)
Injection pump fully rebuilt (09/ 2022)
Injectors removed, cleaned and nozzle pattern checked (09/ 2022)
Turbo removed, inspected and tested
Viscous unit and fan replaced Kenlowe fan
Replaced leak off pipes
New rear Genuine Land Rover mudflaps
New alternator (09/ 2024)
Rear anti roll bar joints replaced
Rear shock absorber bushes replaced
Central locking repaired and door units replaced
Boost gauge fitted
Gear box input and output pinions replaced and seals replaced.
Front and rear differential pinion units and seals replaced
2 prop shaft joints replaced
Heated windscreen replaced
Voltmeter fitted
2x USB chargers fitted
1x USB charger and 12v socket fitted (also 12v socket in rear)
Bluetooth radio fitted
Replaced fuel pump
Replaced steering drop arm and all ball joints.
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. I purchased this vehicle after searching for a rot free 110 for many months. The vehicle is absolutely solid with zero rot and all features stated above in perfect working order. With the grey paintwork, updated bodywork and interior the vehicle looks a lot newer than 1997, but without the electronic complexities of newer vehicles. The 300TDI is a simple, reliable and bullet proof engine.
I'll be removing the private plate prior to sale and a full 12 month MOT will be provided for the new owner.
NB. Owner away until 17th April, so calls will not be answered prior to then. Messages will be picked up whilst away.
