Arguably one of the most recognized British car brands in the world, the Defender nameplate first appeared in 1983, and it's 67-year production run is a true testament to its success. Like the Willy's Jeep, The Defender was designed for military purposes, but quickly gained popularity for its "go anywhere, do anything" attitude. Unfortunately, the U.S banned sales of the Defender in 1997 due to safety regulations but said regulations were lifted in 2020, which meant that examples such as the one featured here could finally legally touch down on American soil. This 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 (short wheelbase) has all of its import documentation and customs approval. The vehicle has also had quite a bit of work to bring it up to modern driving standards and is currently up for sale in Florida with 155,000 miles done.

Exterior and Interior

One of the most distinguishable features about the Defender is its boxy, all-aluminum bodywork. The design choice plays well into the rugged personality that this vehicle is admired for by its loyal global fan base, and this particular example has gone through a lot of care to preserve its heritage. This 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 was repainted in 2021, and now wears a slate grey and gloss black exterior paint, giving it a stealth-like appearance. The vehicle also has tinted windows, a lift kit, and a set of meaty Goodrich Mud-Terrain tires that are said to be replaced not too long ago. The interior keeps within the same trend as the outside of the vehicle, keep in mind, this SUV was meant for military purposes, and comfort options were kept to a minimum. Right off the bat, one of the most recognizable features about this vehicle is that it's right-hand drive. It may be in the U.S, but it is a British vehicle after all. The Defender has its iconic face-to-face bench-style seating in the rear that has reportedly been installed recently and looks fairly new. There's also a recently installed radio with Bluetooth and aux compatibility. It's connected to a sub too, so your music will surely sound sweet.

Engine

Under the hood of this 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 sits a torquey 2.5L Turbodiesel engine. As you might have figured out by now, these engines were celebrated for their ability to keep going regardless of the punishment received. This one has recently replaced valve cover seals, a flushed trans box, a full fluid flush on its oil and coolant system, a replaced fan clutch, a replaced coolant thermostat, as well as a recently replaced fuel tank.