£7,000
1989 Land Rover DEFENDER 90 300Tdi
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 26 Mar 2020
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£7,000
1989 Land Rover DEFENDER 90 300Tdi
UK • 26 Mar 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi has had eight previous owners and 167,636 miles on the odometer, though the engine was rebuilt in 2007. The exterior has a battleship grey color with some surface corrosion, while the interior is well-maintained with faux leather seats. It features a galvanized chassis and a 300TDi engine, but could benefit from some cosmetic work.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good condition overall, with some minor cosmetic imperfections. There is some surface corrosion and rust in certain areas, but the interior is in very fine nick. The mechanical components are said to be in good working order, and the car has been maintained to a high standard. However, it does require some minor reconditioning.
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167,469 miles
SALLDVAB7EA357720
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
F794 EBD
1989
Auction
£7,000
1989 Land Rover DEFENDER 90 300Tdi
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 26 Mar 2020
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Vendor Michael has owned this fine Land Rover Defender since November 2018, “I’d wanted one my entire life and found this example at John Brown 4x4 Ltd in Thirsk,” he says.
“It’s a 300TDi, which is rare in itself and was in really good condition; everything worked and it also had a galvanized chassis.”
Price Analysis vs Other Defender 90 300Tdis
£6,156
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,383
Median Price (Since 2020)
£127,837
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Defender 90 300Tdi Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 19th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
173,455 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Feb 2026, 173,455 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On 30th Jan 2025, 172,258 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 30th Jan 2025, 172,258 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 20th Feb 2024, 171,597 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Slight leak at hub oil seal
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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