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1995 Land Rover Defender 90 GS DSL

United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1995 Land Rover Defender 90, previously used by the military, was demobbed in 2019 and has since been used regularly, now showing 95,000km. Recent maintenance includes a 2020 service, power steering work, and new rear shock absorbers in 2021 and 2023, with an MOT running to June 2024.

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Condition 

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While the car has been regularly used and maintained, as evidenced by the odometer reading and service history, it also comes with some wear and tear. The presence of a military pickaxe, NATO hitch, and spare driver's seat suggest it retains much of its original military outfitting, which may appeal to some buyers but also indicates a utilitarian rather than pristine condition. The MOT with no advisories is a positive sign, but the description suggests it is not in perfect cosmetic condition.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

SALLDVAC7MA966237

Chassis No:

Odometer:

59,000 miles

N139SDL

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Ex-MoD; winterised; last used my the military at Brize Norton; demobbed in 2019; showing 95,000km; spare driver's seat included Built in 1995, this Defender 90 diesel spent its first 24 years in service with the military, being demobbed in 2019 by which time it had covered 55,800km (34,600 miles).

Our vendor acquired the vehicle very soon after it was released from service and has used it regularly, the odometer now showing a whisker over 95,000km (59k miles).

It had a recorded service in 2020 and in the same year the power steering box and associated parts were replaced and a useful standard tow ball fitted.

During 2021 and 2023, it had further maintenance including a service which included two new rear shock absorbers.

A military pickaxe is still attached to the rear door and the original NATO hitch and a spare driver's seat are also included.

The current MOT runs to June 2024 with no advisories recorded, and it has been starting promptly and running well as we have ...

Points of note

£2,180

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£27,505

Median Price (Since 2020)

£182,941

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Feb 03 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

95,815 miles

Registration Date

1995-12-31

MOT History

Passed

On Feb 04 2025 with 95,815 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from centre differential and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Passed

On Nov 21 2023 with 95,050 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMITION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed

On Jun 06 2023 with 93,106 miles


Passed

On Jun 27 2022 with 83,235 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- engine oil leak
- transmission oil leak
- front differential oil leak
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Failed

On Jun 24 2022 with 83,235 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Major:
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))


Minor:
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))


Advisory:
- engine oil leak
- transmission oil leak
- front differential oil leak
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passed

On Jun 23 2021 with 71,486 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Failed

On Jun 15 2021 with 71,295 miles

There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))


Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passed

On Jun 02 2020 with 62,857 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken after centre section and before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Failed

On Jun 01 2020 with 62,855 miles

There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))


Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken after centre section and before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Passed

On May 09 2019 with 55,891 kilometers


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