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£28,935

1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 2 Aug 2026

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Lower Mid-Market

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£28,935

1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi 5-Speed

US • 2 Aug 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi features a desirable 5-speed manual and has undergone significant mechanical refurbishment, including engine and transmission work, and a recent A/C system service. However, the exterior shows bubbling paint, suggesting it's an "Above Average" condition vehicle needing moderate reconditioning.

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Condition 

5

The vehicle has undergone refurbishment and mechanical work, including a repainted exterior, but shows bubbling paint. The odometer shows high mileage, and while several mechanical components have been replaced or overhauled, the presence of paint issues indicates a need for moderate reconditioning.

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169,000 miles

SALLDVBF8WA159541

LHD

United States

Manual

KOS 85761

1998

Auction

£28,935

1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 2 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

Shown 2.5-Liter 300Tdi Turbodiesel Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Transfer Case Red Paint Gray Cloth Upholstery 16" Alloy Wheels Disc Brakes Winch Air Intake Snorkel Front Window Rain Guards Air Conditioning Audi CD Stereo Aftermarket Speakers Inward-Facing Rear Jump Seats This 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 is a left-hand-drive, three-door wagon that has spent most of its time in Europe, and it is said to have undergone refurbishment work in Poland before being brought to the US.

The truck is finished in red over gray cloth, and power is provided by a 2.5-liter 300Tdi turbodiesel inline-four linked to a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case.

Equipment includes a winch, an air intake snorkel, front window rain guards, disc brakes, and 16″ wheels as well as air conditioning, an Audi CD stereo, aftermarket speakers, and inward-facing rear jump seats.

Acquired by the current owner in 2026, this Defender 90 shows 272k kilometers (~169k miles) ...

Price Analysis vs Other Defender 90 300Tdis

£6,156

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£33,540

Median Price (Since 2020)

£127,837

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