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1998 Land Rover Defender 90
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 boasts a recent restoration on a galvanized chassis, ensuring longevity. With just 76,308 miles and a host of new components, this classic 4x4 is ready for export to the US, appealing to Defender enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The vehicle has been restored with a galvanized chassis and numerous new parts, addressing common issues. It presents very well and has a well-documented history, including maintenance records. However, it's not in perfect condition due to being a used vehicle and not requiring zero reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
SALLDVA67WA150787
Chassis No:
Odometer:
76,308 miles
R103NAU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Late model 300Tdi example showing just 76,308 miles; restored by well regarded local 4x4 specialist with a galvanised chassis and stationwagon style rear canopy Supplied new in April 1998 by Merlin/Pendragon Limited of Nottingham this tidy Defender 90 ‘basic’ is finished in Caledonian Blue and is powered by the venerable and popular 2.5 litre 300TDi (turbo diesel) engine which sends power to all four wheels via five-speed manual transmission with diff lock as well as hi and lo ratio options.
Presenting very well indeed, the truck was restored prior to our vendors acquisition in August 2018 by a well-respected Welsh 4x4 specialist (depicted on the spare wheel cover) who rebuilt the 90 in spring 2018 at 75,104 miles on a galvanised chassis ensuring the typical Land Rover Defender chassis usual rot problems are never a problem again.
Whilst being rebuilt, the rear end was replaced with a County style canopy with side facing rear seats fitted increasing the appeal and practic...
Points of note
£2,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£182,941
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 30 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
76,361 miles
Registration Date
1998-05-28
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 31 2024 with 76,361 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- front exhaust flex deteriorated
Passed
On Jul 05 2023 with 76,314 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- front exhaust flex deteriorated
Failed
On Jul 04 2023 with 76,314 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- front exhaust flex deteriorated
Passed
On Jun 14 2022 with 76,252 miles
Failed
On Jun 13 2022 with 76,252 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 08 2021 with 75,631 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2020 with 75,438 miles
Passed
On Apr 25 2019 with 75,239 miles
Passed
On Aug 16 2017 with 72,370 miles
Passed
On Aug 26 2016 with 70,100 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2015 with 67,951 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- oil leak
Failed
On Sep 01 2015 with 67,949 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- oil leak
Passed
On Sep 03 2014 with 65,336 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2013 with 62,687 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Aug 27 2013 with 62,687 miles
There were 21 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 29 2012 with 58,690 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2011 with 56,041 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Aug 23 2010 with 52,874 miles
Passed
On Aug 26 2009 with 50,469 miles
Passed
On Aug 29 2008 with 47,753 miles
Failed
On Aug 28 2008 with 47,743 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Sep 06 2007 with 44,070 miles
Passed
On Sep 01 2006 with 83,433 miles
Failed
On Aug 31 2006 with 38,420 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Aug 24 2005 with 32,925 miles
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