1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 300TDI

Mechanically and cosmetically refurbished with original interior. 4 cylinder turbo diesel 300Tdi motor mated to 5 speed manual R380 transmission with 2 speed transfer case and full time 4WD. Prepared for overland use with quality accessories. 198,600 KMS from new.

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VEHICLE History

This 1996 Land Defender 90 is offered from the private collection of Canary Island Rover. The D90 is road legal with ITV safety and emission testing. While with the previous owner, the vehicle was maintained to a high standard and upgraded with quality accessories. Several years ago, the Defender was repainted in the original white color. The interior is original and well-preserved. It performs well on and off-road, and will take it’s next owner to any destination and back. 198,600 KMS have been driven since new.

exterior

The Land Rover Defender 90 was repainted several years ago in the original white color, and the paint shows well. Four BF Goodrich AT 255/85R16 mounted onto aluminum Defender wheels. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with power locks and remote.

The D90 is prepared for overland use with a roof rack spanning the length of the roof with rear ladder access. An external LED work light is found on the rear, which has a 5 meter long extension cord.

motor and transmission

The 300Tdi motor and R380 5 speed manual transmission are original to the vehicle, showing 198,600 KMS. The turbo diesel motor pulls well and gears shift smoothly. The 2 speed transfer case works properly and has a manually locking central differential. The D90 has full time 4WD.

Under the previous ownership, the vehicle was upgraded with an aluminum radiator and intercooler, as well as, overfill water reservoir. The hoses in the engine bay have been upgraded to silicone replacements. In addition, the master clutch cylinder was replaced. The wheel bearings and axles were overhauled. The steering damper was replaced. The timing belt and related components have been recently replaced. All oil changes were performed every 5,000 KMS with Castrol GTX 15W40.

It has current ITV road safety and emission inspection.

interior

The overall condition of the factory grey moorland cloth interior is good. The dashboard is without blemishes. A Pioneer CD stereo with hands-free Bluetooth connection and 2 Pioneer speakers were installed under previous ownership. All electronics function properly using high quality components. A battery cutoff switch is found in the interior. An additional fuse box was installed for the additional electronics, including several 12 volt outlets in the front of the cabin and rear. A 2000 watt DC 12 volt to AC 220 volt inverter is hard-wired into the interior cabin behind the driver seat. A new Britpart center console box with cup holders was recently installed. There is a bed spanning the entire interior made from high quality marine grade plywood for sleeping. In addition, the original tools and jack are included.

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Left Hand Drive

This Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi like all Canary Island Rover vehicles features the steering wheel on the left side like in North America and Mainland Europe.

NO LONGER Available

This Defender 90 was purchased by a private collector in USA.