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1998 Land Rover Defender 90 2.8i 50th Anniversary Edition
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 130
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand-drive 1999 Land Rover Defender 90 50th Anniversary Edition, number 32 of 50 built in South Africa. It features a BMW 2.8i engine, manual gearbox, and is presented in its original blue and black colour combination.
Condition
8
Remains in original condition. Excellent service history.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SALLDVB97WF828650
Chassis No:
Odometer:
317,500 km
N50 DFR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Number 32 of 50 built
Very rare Anniversary model, factory-built in South Africa
BMW six-cylinder 2.8i engine
The Land Rover was launched in 1948 and after an enormous production run of 67 years production finally concluded in January 2016.
In that time, Land Rover continuously updated its talisman, with the Series II, then III, and finally with the Defender.
By 1998, 50 years had passed, but the Defender remained in production, leading Land Rover to launch a special edition to celebrate the anniversary.
This very rare 50th Anniversary Edition was factory built in South Africa in 1998; a letter from Land Rover SA in the history file confirms this.
A mere 50 of these limited edition 50th Anniversary models were made for South Africa, 32 of which were the 90 model, and we understand that very few can be found in the UK.
It is fitted with a BMW 2.8i M52 six-cylinder engine mated to a manual gearbox, which is superb according to our vendor.
This vehicle was imported into the UK in 20...
Points of note
£15,276
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,624
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 19 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
317,735 kilometers
Registration Date
1999-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 20 2025 with 317,735 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around area of tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Dec 23 2024 with 317,048 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Failed
On Nov 29 2024 with 317,038 kilometers
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))
Minor:
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Passed
On Dec 15 2023 with 316,410 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Dec 16 2022 with 313,521 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))
- SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT HUBS.
Passed
On Dec 10 2021 with 311,346 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Failed
On Dec 03 2021 with 311,288 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Nov 17 2020 with 308,774 kilometers
Passed
On Dec 11 2019 with 306,101 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Failed
On Nov 15 2019 with 306,084 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Steering system fouling Track rod arm fouling diff on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- steering damper o/s bush worn
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