1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon 300 TDi

Highlights

• Owned by a Land Rover enthusiast with over five decades of experience with the marque
• Always garage-stored when not in use
• Timing belt, exhaust system, and battery all recently renewed
• Serviced annually under current ownership
• Two additional Exmoor Trim foldaway rear seats with integral lap and diagonal safety belts
• MOT valid until April 2027

The Appeal

The 300 TDi is arguably the greatest engine Land Rover ever made. Offering far more performance than its predecessors, without the electronics of the Td5 and later units, the 300 TDi is blessed with immense longevity and, as such, remains sought after.
This 1997 Defender 90 Station Wagon has benefited from significant recent mechanical attention and annual servicing under its current owner, who has had the car since June 2023. The interior has been retrimmed in Exmoor trim fabric, and the vendor states it presents considerably better than the average Defender of this age. The exterior was repainted white around 2005 and, while not quite to factory standard, has held up very well over the past two decades.
The vendor notes this to be a well-maintained Defender ready to be enjoyed.

Key Information

• Mileage: 112,885 miles, believed to be correct but not verified by specific documentation
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 10th April 2027
• Technical specs: 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder turbodiesel (300TDi), five-speed manual with high and low ratio transfer box and diff lock
• Paperwork: several invoices and old MOT certificates, V5C

The Detail

• Timing belt and tensioner replaced in 2026, less than 400 miles ago
• New exhaust system fitted recently
• New battery fitted recently
• Serviced annually under current ownership
• The vendor states the 300TDi engine starts first time every time, uses no oil, does not smoke, and pulls strongly
• R380 gearbox, high and low ratio transfer box, and diff lock all reported to function correctly
• Interior retrimmed in Exmoor trim fabric with two forward-facing Exmoor trim seats with integral lap and diagonal seat belts
• The vendor states the interior presents considerably better than the average Defender of this age
• Originally left the factory in Chawton White; repainted blue before its first MOT, then repainted white again around 2005
• Repaint described by the vendor as not quite factory standard but has held up well for approximately 20 years
• Four matching Maxxis tyres with more than 5mm tread remaining, fitted to Wolf style wheels
• Chassis photographed for your inspection and presenting well for the car's age
• Sunroof fitted
• Side and rear steps fitted. Main beam light bar fitted
• MOMO black suede steering wheel fitted, (original available)
• Every MOT certificate included in the paperwork
• Competitive delivery offered within the mainland.

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