£14,174
1988 Land Rover 90
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Land Rover 90 has been extensively rebuilt with a galvanised chassis, reconditioned engine/gearbox, and numerous new parts at a cost exceeding £35,000. It features an upgraded 200tdi engine, enhanced sound insulation, and a resprayed Arrow Red finish, making it a unique and well-maintained classic.
Condition
7
While the car has undergone extensive refurbishment, it's not in perfect 'Pristine' condition due to its age and the fact that it's a rebuilt vehicle. However, the comprehensive rebuild, new components, and documented history suggest it's in very good condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
SALLDVBB7EA334393
Chassis No:
Odometer:
117,243 miles
E617RLJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Extensively rebuilt at a cost of over £35,000 including fitment of a galvanised chassis and bulkhead, rebuilt engine/gearbox/transfer boxes; improved refinement with added sound insulation; not to be missed AMMENDMENT Dating from June 1988 this smart Land Rover 90 hails from pre-Defender nomenclature times and is finished in Arrow Red, sat upon 16” steel wheels finished in white shod with decent Terratoura Davanti All-Terrain tyres and looks very good indeed.
Ammendment** Under the bonnet, we dont the find the original 2.5 litre turbo-diesel Falcon engine, instead we find a 200tdi 111bhp unit (from a Discovery I) which we gather was fitted by a previous owner driving all-four wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
This truck has been the subject of a major rebuild using a new galvanised chassis, a new galvanised bulkhead, the engine, gearbox and transfer box were stripped and reconditioned, new suspension (shocks/springs/bushes) was fitted along with new brake pipes, ...
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£2,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£182,941
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 15 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
122,705 miles
Registration Date
1988-06-18
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 16 2025 with 122,705 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- oil lek engine area
- centre exhaust mounting missing but exhaust supported
Failed
On Apr 09 2025 with 122,701 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- oil lek engine area
- centre exhaust mounting missing but exhaust supported
Passed
On Apr 16 2024 with 119,574 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel has slight oil contamination
Failed
On Apr 15 2024 with 119,573 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel has slight oil contamination
Passed
On Jul 04 2023 with 117,182 miles
Failed
On Jul 04 2023 with 117,182 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 15 2022 with 116,754 miles
Passed
On May 18 2018 with 116,681 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Mar 08 2017 with 115,035 miles
Failed
On Feb 28 2017 with 115,029 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed
On Feb 22 2016 with 111,668 miles
Failed
On Feb 17 2016 with 111,661 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Passed
On Feb 26 2015 with 110,139 miles
Passed
On Feb 06 2014 with 109,540 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Jan 28 2014 with 109,463 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Feb 18 2013 with 109,229 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Nail in offside rear tyre
Passed
On Jul 26 2011 with 108,863 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- slight leak from both front swivel joints
Failed
On Jul 19 2011 with 108,839 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- slight leak from both front swivel joints
Passed
On Jul 16 2010 with 107,577 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- 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)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Front hub seals leaking
- Nearside front floor holed with corrosion
Failed
On Jul 16 2010 with 107,577 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- 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)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Front hub seals leaking
- Nearside front floor holed with corrosion
Passed
On Jul 21 2009 with 106,009 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- nearside front hub oil seal leaking
- rear crossmember holed and corroded
Failed
On Jul 21 2009 with 106,009 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
User Entered:
- nearside front hub oil seal leaking
- rear crossmember holed and corroded
Passed
On Jun 30 2008 with 104,065 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- rear exhaust corroded
- rear axle bump stops missing
Failed
On Jun 27 2008 with 104,065 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- (Dangerous) Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- rear exhaust corroded
- rear axle bump stops missing
Passed
On Jun 13 2007 with 102,239 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Failed
On Jun 11 2007 with 102,212 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Passed
On Jun 20 2006 with 98,945 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- oil leak from gearbox
- oil leak from engine
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