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£27,025 (Est: £23,000 - £25,000)

1998 Land Rover Defender 90 50th Anniversary Number 186 of only 385 sold in the UK

United Kingdom • 5 Sept 2026 • Lot 244

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AI Listing Summary

This 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 50th Anniversary Edition is one of only 385 UK-market examples, featuring a V8 petrol engine and automatic transmission. It boasts a comprehensive service history with 14 entries and a wealth of supporting paperwork, though the odometer reading requires careful consideration due to a noted replacement.

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Condition 

7

The vehicle has a well-documented service history with 14 entries and recent repairs, indicating consistent maintenance. However, the odometer reading is a combination of an initial reading and an additional 108,963 miles, suggesting a potential earlier replacement or issue. The listing also mentions a speedometer head replacement at 108,963 miles, which is the same mileage noted in the description as '+108,963', implying the current odometer reading of 34,942 is not the total mileage. Recent repairs for oil leaks and door lock replacement suggest some wear and tear issues. Thus, it falls into the 'Very Good' category due to its strong service history but potential odometer discrepancies and recent repairs.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

SALLDVBM3WA154099

Odometer:

34,942 miles

Reg Number:

L90 VLB

RHD/LHD:

RHD

To mark Land Rover's 50th anniversary, the company produced just 1,071 Special Edition models worldwide.

Of these, only 385 remained in the UK, while 451 were exported to Japan (finished in white with Boost alloy wheels), 180 to Germany, 25 to France, 20 to the Netherlands, and just 10 to Belgium.

Based upon the NAS (North American Specification) Station Wagon body style - seating four in the rear - it received an impressive level of standard equipment.

UK-market examples were finished exclusively in Atlantis Blue and powered by the 190hp 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine borrowed from the Range Rover, paired with a smooth four-speed ZF automatic gearbox.

From the factory, the additional features included air conditioning, a Safety Devices front cabin roll cage, chrome side steps, Gunmetal Grey Freestyle alloy wheels, and chequer plate protection on the wing tops and sills.

Each one was fitted with a numbered commemorative plaque on the right-hand rear quarter panel, underlining its excl...

Points of note

£2,180

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£26,532

Median Price (Since 2020)

£182,941

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