Vehicle History & Overview

This UK-spec Defender 90 received a full repaint and color change to Dark Green Metallic prior to being purchased by its current owner in August 2019. Subsequent work included replacing the water pump, rebuilding the front and rear driveshafts, and replacing the powering steering box. Upgrades include 18-inch “Sawtooth” wheels with Nitto Ridge Grappler tires, a JetLock e-brake assembly, and a variety of Land Rover accessories such as a front nudge-bar. The selling dealership has listed the vehicle on behalf of the owner and states service records since 2019 are included.

Land Rover released the Defender series in 1983 as a heavily updated version of the Series III. Defenders received big upgrades in the form of a redesigned suspension utilizing coil-springs for increased ride-comfort and better handling, permanent 4WD system derived from the luxury-market Range Rover, an updated interior, and taller one-piece windshield. Three versions were produced, the 90, 110, and 127, with each number corresponding to the length in inches of the wheelbase. ROW examples such as the one featured here were offered with a reliable and torquey turbodiesel engine that has become increasingly desirable to US enthusiasts.

Equipment

• Removable cloth soft-top

• Rear tire-carrier with full-size spare tire

• Manual air-vents below windshield

• Manual side-view mirrors

• Front bucket and rear bench seats

1/1

Modifications

• EXTERIOR

  • Re-spray/color-change to Dark Green Metallic

  • Land Rover Defender "nudge-bar"

  • 18-inch "Sawtooth" wheels

  • Nitto Ridge Grappler tires, size LT265/65R-18

  • Tubular side steps

  • Land Rover mud-flaps

• INTERIOR

  • Power windows

  • Custom center console

  • Rear vinyl bench seats

  • Land Rover rubber front mat set

  • Land Rover rubber loadspace mat

  • Three-piece Defender molded mat system

• MECHANICAL

  • JetLock e-brake

1/4

Servicing & Documentation

Service records since 2019 are included. Work was performed in Portland, Oregon at 503 Motoring and PDX British, with receipts totaling more than $17,000 as shown in the gallery below -- and includes the following items:

• Install 18-inch "Sawtooth" wheels and tires

• Remove, strip and re-coat factory rear bumper and tire carrier

• Install side steps, nudge bar, rear bumper, tire carrier, and rear bench seats

• Strip and re-paint seat frames

• Install seat kit, covering of center storage compartment, rubber matting, and door seals

• Re-sew existing cloth top, and install new leather straps and eye retainers

• Replace water pump

• Replace transmission seals

• Replace power steering box (re-built) and power steering hoses

• Replace front differential input shaft seal

1/3

Imperfections

• Scratches and dents are shown via images in the Imperfections gallery and main gallery

• Fuel gauge is inoperative

• Some undercarriage corrosion is noted by the seller, with images shown in the Imperfections gallery and main gallery

1/5

Included Items

• Service records since 2019

• One set of keys

• Currently installed soft-top

• Land Rover tool box

1/2

Videos

Past Comparable Sales