1988 Range Rover 200TDI Conversion

Highlights

• In current ownership for over five years, used as a daily driver throughout
• Fresh MOT valid until July 2027
• Solid chassis and body with remedial welding completed in key areas
• Regular maintenance carried out during current ownership

The Appeal

Get a classic Rangie and fill it with a 200TDI - it's a popular conversion for good reason. You get to maintain the timeless presence and go-anywhere, do-anything character of the car with a rugged, frugal turbodiesel that isn't nearly so thirsty or demanding.

Purchased in early 2021, this Range Rover has served its current keeper as a daily driver for over five years, covering around 4,000 miles per year, during which it has reportedly proven reliable and capable. The chassis and body are reported to be solid, with welding carried out in the usual trouble spots including rear cross members and seatbelt anchorages, and a new aluminium upper tailgate has been fitted to ward off the corrosion that plagues the original steel items. Mechanically, it has been well maintained with regular fluid changes, a clutch replacement, new swivel balls and wheel bearings, and a timing belt change at 57,000 miles. It comes with a fresh MOT and rear brakes currently being renewed.

Key Information

• Mileage: 72,000 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 7 July 2027
• Technical specs: 2,495cc inline four-cylinder diesel (200TDI), five-speed manual
• Paperwork: V5 present with DVLA-approved engine number update

The Detail

• 200TDI engine conversion from original 3.5 EFI V8, approved by the DVLA with V5 updated accordingly
• Engine sourced from a donor Range Rover with a matching 14L engine number
• Fluids (engine, gearbox, transfer case and both differentials) last replaced in June 2025, with approximately 4,000 miles covered since
• Timing belt replaced at 57,000 miles
• New clutch fitted approximately 18 months ago
• New swivel balls and wheel bearings fitted during ownership
• New fuel tank fitted approximately four years ago
• New alternator and uprated battery fitted approximately three years ago
• Rear brakes currently being replaced
• New aluminium upper tailgate fitted to replace the original steel item
• Chassis and body reported as solid, with welding to rear cross members and seatbelt anchorages
• Paintwork fair for age; roof is faded
• Interior in fair condition with worn velour seats
• Spare dashboard and binnacle set with Perspex included, reported to be in very good condition
• Some electricals not working: rear wiper, central locking and rear windows - the latter two were disconnected by a previous owner and may or may not function if reconnected
• Fuel economy reported by the vendor to be offering approximately 400–450 miles from 60 litres of diesel

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