£15,120
1989 Land Rover 90 4C
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Land Rover 90 has been meticulously restored, featuring a galvanized chassis, original 2.5 petrol engine, and numerous upgrades. With a comprehensive history file and low mileage, it represents a well-preserved classic, though the County specification's originality is uncertain.
Condition
8
The car has been beautifully restored on a galvanised chassis, which addresses common corrosion concerns. It features an original engine, LED light upgrades, and rear seats, with a documented mileage of 63,399. The history file is comprehensive, including a Heritage Certificate and maintenance records. However, the County spec might not be original.
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63,399 miles
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1989 Land Rover 90 4C Beautifully restored on a galvanised chassis; original 2.5 petrol engine; LED light upgrade; rear seats; showing just 63,399 miles Dating from February 1989 this exceptionally clean and tidy Land Rover 90 hails from just prior to the adoption of the ‘Defender’ name and has been lovingly, and painstakingly restored by Astwoods 4x4 at the request of our vendor's late husband.
The 90 is finished in traditional Shire Blue and sits upon its original 16” white painted steel wheels shod with Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tyres and comes in County spec (this may, or may not be original) and features the now rare to find 2.5-litre 17H naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine which carried over the chain-driven cam of the old 2.25 litre petrol but now developed 83bhp driving all-four wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
Underneath this example we find a new galvanised chassis which should give way to any of the usual fears about corrosion for which these trusty stee...
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£2,420
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£7,452
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£21,400
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 25 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
66,159 miles
Registration Date
1989-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 26 2025 with 66,159 miles
Passed
On Aug 14 2024 with 65,474 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2023 with 64,518 miles
Passed
On Aug 19 2022 with 63,400 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2021 with 63,005 miles
Passed
On Nov 09 2020 with 62,397 miles
Failed
On Nov 09 2020 with 62,393 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed
On Oct 22 2019 with 62,143 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Minor:
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Oct 17 2019 with 62,140 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 31 2018 with 61,953 miles
There were 20 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside stop lamp has a product on the light source
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Failed
On Oct 17 2018 with 61,941 miles
There were 31 defects noted.
Major:
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow being excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside stop lamp has a product on the light source
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Passed
On Oct 20 2017 with 61,268 miles
Failed
On Oct 16 2017 with 61,261 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Oct 20 2016 with 60,720 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak
- both rear tyres are quite badly perished
Failed
On Oct 18 2016 with 60,705 miles
There were 25 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak
- both rear tyres are quite badly perished
Passed
On Sep 21 2015 with 59,607 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- oil leak
- nearside front tyre is quite badly perished
Failed
On Sep 21 2015 with 59,607 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- oil leak
- nearside front tyre is quite badly perished
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Passed
On Oct 15 2014 with 55,817 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- both front hub seals are leaking
- both front tyres are starting to perish
Failed
On Oct 09 2014 with 55,803 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- both front hub seals are leaking
- both front tyres are starting to perish
Passed
On Oct 17 2013 with 55,418 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Oct 11 2013 with 55,405 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Oct 18 2012 with 54,822 miles
Failed
On Oct 11 2012 with 54,808 miles
There were 22 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
User Entered:
- brake warning light stays illuminated
- both front hub seals are leaking
Passed
On Oct 11 2011 with 54,309 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed
On Oct 18 2010 with 53,289 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Failed
On Oct 14 2010 with 53,289 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Passed
On Oct 14 2009 with 51,754 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Failed
On Oct 13 2009 with 51,754 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Entered:
- Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Passed
On Oct 09 2008 with 49,020 miles
Passed
On Oct 19 2007 with 47,535 miles
Failed
On Oct 12 2007 with 47,535 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 13 2006 with 45,205 miles
Failed
On Oct 11 2006 with 45,205 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
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