Vehicle details
The Land Rover Defender helped usher Land Rovers legendary all-wheel-drive, go-anywhere capability into a new era. With its all-coil spring suspension and permanent four-wheel drive featuring a lockable centre differential technology shared with the Range Rover it delivered improved on-road manners without compromising its renowned off-road ability. Offered here is a 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 County Station Wagon 300Tdi, finished in rarely specified Rioja Red, showing 195, 000 miles and benefiting from 11 years of long-term enthusiast ownership Powered by the sought-after 300Tdi engine, introduced in 1994, this robust 2, 495cc turbo diesel unit is widely regarded as one of the most dependable Defender powerplants. Torquey and durable, it is perfectly paired with Land Rovers famed permanent four-wheel-drive system. Purchased by our vendor in April 2014, we understand the vehicles first recorded keeper for three years was Land Rover themselves. During his ownership, the enthusiast vendor has carried out comprehensive maintenance, including: Cambelt replacement at 180, 700 miles Engine oil changes every 3, 000 miles Reconditioned gearbox and new clutch at 182, 000 miles New front brake calipers, discs and servo New vacuum pump, belt tensioner and fan belt Fuel lift pump replacement Injector pump O-rings replaced New sunroof seals The bodywork has also received significant attention, with three new doors and rear panels fitted prior to a full respray in Rioja Red an uncommon but striking colour that suits the Defenders character exceptionally well. Admired worldwide, the Defender remains highly collectible. This matching-numbers, well-maintained and well-presented example now qualifies for export to the US under the 25-year import rule, or could equally remain in the UK as a stylish and capable modern classic workhorse.
Vehicle features
- Exterior Pack - Hard Top
- Freestyle 90 Choice
- Immobilisation
- Interior Pack
- Mud Flaps - Front
- Stereo Radio/Cassette
- Sunroof
- Wash Wipe inc Heated Rear Window
Not recorded as stolen
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