1990 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi

300Tdi 2.5L I4 Turbo Diesel | Repainted to Factory Spec | Aftermarket Exhaust

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LOT #

251044418

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
SALLDVAB8EA319899
Lot Number:
251044418
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
152,295 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2.5L I4 Turbo Diesel
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Silver
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1990 Land Rover Defender 90
  • 300Tdi 2.5L I4 Turbo Diesel
  • 5-Speed Manual
  • 4x4
  • Silver Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Locking Differentials
  • Air Conditioning System
  • Upgraded Bumper w/ Warn Winch
  • Aftermarket Steel Roof Rack
  • Full Size Spare Tire
  • Snorkel Intake
  • LED Headlights
  • Skid Plates
  • Updated to Electric Fans
  • Running Boards
  • Aftermarket Exhaust
  • Off-Road Pole Jack
  • Rear Access Step
  • Rear Door w/ Tire Mount
  • Upgraded Steel Dash
  • Upgraded Gauge Trim
  • Aluminum Door Handle & Shift Knobs
  • Center Cubby w/ Bluetooth Radio
  • Kenwood Bluetooth Sound System
  • Replaced Slave Clutch Cylinder
  • Replaced Clutch
  • Front Disc Brakes
  • Repainted To Factory Spec - Fresh Spray Paint (2 Months Ago)
  • Current Owner Reports Engine Refreshed Prior to Swap (~3,500 Miles)
  • Current Owner Reports Recent Alignment & Tire Balance
  • Current Owner Reports ~3,500 Miles on New Engine

Overview of 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 300Tdi For Sale by Owner

Land Rover’s Defender is one of those all-time greats in off-roading nameplates. Derived from 1948’s Land Rover Series I, the Defender name came around 1990, and by then, it had evolved massively from the Series, despite a very similar exterior outlook. Furthermore, while the 110 is the most common type to find these days, there’s a certain sort of charm about the short wheelbase, two-door 90. This 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 definitely portrays that charm, with its extensive do-over that includes a repaint to factory spec and an aftermarket exhaust. The vehicle is currently up for sale in Florida having driven over 152,000 miles, but that’s nothing for a well-maintained Defender like this one. We’re told that the vehicle packs a replaced engine with just 3,500 miles on it, and that engine was refreshed before being swapped in. A recent alignment and tire balancing has also reportedly been carried out on this relatively modern classic four-by-four.

Exterior and Interior

Wearing a stunning silver suit, this short and squat 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 definitely looks purposeful. It’s got LED headlamps, an aftermarket steel roof rack, and an upgraded bumper hosting a Warn winch. As if that isn’t enough, there’s a snorkel intake, skid plates, running boards and an off-road pole jack. Of course, the vehicle rides on proper off-road tires, and includes a full-size spare wheel too. There’s a rear access step as well, to aid entry to the cargo compartment via the rear door with tire mount. The black interior of this 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 includes an upgraded steel dashboard, air conditioning, and a center cubby with a Bluetooth-capable radio from Kenwood. It’s got all the features you’d need, and nothing extraneous. Two adults can sit up front, while four more can occupy the inward-facing seats located within the cargo compartment. You’ve also got aluminum door handles and shift knob for an added bit of ruggedness.

Engine

This 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 comes with the 2.5-liter turbodiesel unit called the 300Tdi. This stout powerplant was reportedly factory rated at 111hp and 189lb-ft. Here, it gets an aftermarket exhaust for a meatier soundtrack. Power goes to all four wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission and you’ve got locking differentials too. Other items of note on the mechanical side include a replaced clutch and slave cylinder, as well as front disc brakes.

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Current Ask
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