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£19,296

1997 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI

Collecting Cars • UK • 15 May 2026

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Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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£19,296

1997 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI

UK • 15 May 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI is a characterful 4x4 with a galvanized chassis and recent mechanical and interior upgrades, finished in Grasmere Green. It presents a refreshed Heritage-inspired look with a recent respray, though some minor paint imperfections are noted.

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Condition 

7

The vehicle has received prior paintwork with some chips and bubbling noted, and the interior has been retrimmed. The MOT indicates a non-excessive oil leak advisory, though the seller states this has been addressed. Overall, it's in very good condition with some minor cosmetic wear and recent mechanical work.

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124,685 miles

SALLDVA67VA126309

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

E15 HUE

1997

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£19,296

1997 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI

Collecting Cars • UK • 15 May 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

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Price Analysis vs Other Defender 90 300Tdis

£6,156

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£33,540

Median Price (Since 2020)

£127,837

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Defender 90 300Tdi Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 23rd Apr 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

124,538 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 24th Apr 2026, 124,538 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 13th Jun 2025, 120,188 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Minor:
- Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))


Advisory:
- Front Both front door check straps are not operating correctly
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 3rd Jul 2024, 115,256 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failed

On 3rd Jul 2024, 115,256 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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