£26,800
1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI
Trade Classics • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£26,800
1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI
UK • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI has been fully restored in 2023, featuring a new galvanised chassis, doors, and a re-trimmed interior. With its iconic 2.5-litre engine, manual transmission, and off-road capabilities, it presents as a well-maintained classic ready for adventure, though with some minor wear consistent with age.
Condition
8
The car has been fully restored with many new parts including a new chassis, doors, suspension components, and LED lights. The bodywork looks to be in great condition, and the interior has been re-trimmed. There are some minor imperfections, such as wear on the bonnet and frayed seatbelts, but these are consistent with a well-maintained vehicle of this age that has undergone restoration.
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131,130 miles
SALLDV67WA150494
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
R109 JCA
1998
Auction
£26,800
1998 Land Rover Defender 90 300 TDI
Trade Classics • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
The Land Rover Defender 90 is a four-seat, go-anywhere icon, with its rugged bodywork and permanent 4x4 drive, the Defender has long been admired for its ability to handle challenging terrain.
Its versatility has made it a trusted choice for country folk, farmers, vets, the military, and enthusiasts seeking a timeless, purpose-built utility vehicle.
This particular example is powered by the iconic 2.5-litre 4-cylinder 300Tdi engine and has benefitted from a full restoration carried out by Project Leven.
Please check out the History and Paperwork section to see how much effort has gone into this restoration and the parts fitted, e.g. new galvanised chassis and doors, new clutch, new suspension components, LED light upgrade and so much more.
It has been in the care of its current custodian for just over a year, during which time it has been well maintained and serviced - the excellent condition presented today reflects the attention it has received over the years and particularly dur...
Price Analysis vs Other Defender 90 300Tdis
£6,156
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,383
Median Price (Since 2020)
£127,837
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Oct 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
130,318 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Oct 2024, 130,318 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Failed
On 11th Oct 2024, 130,318 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Passed
On 10th Oct 2023, 129,613 miles
Passed
On 22nd Aug 2017, 120,380 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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