1997 Land Rover Defender 90

2.5L Turbocharged I4 Diesel | 5-Speed Manual | Rhino-Rack Roof Rack

Extended Warranty
LOT #

260864418

4x4 Truck

Vehicle Price$60,000
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$61,299
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
SALLDVA67VA108852
Lot Number:
260864418
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
81,458 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2.5L Turbocharged I4 Diesel
Drive Type:
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1997 Land Rover Defender 90
  • 2.5L Turbocharged I4 Diesel
  • 5-Speed Manual
  • 4WD
  • Black Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • LT230 Dual-Range Transfer Case
  • Locking Center Differential
  • Right-Hand Drive
  • Aftermarket LED Headlights
  • Aftermarket Front Brush Guard
  • Aftermarket Black Sawtooth-Style Alloy Wheels
  • Aftermarket Tubular Side Steps
  • Checker-Plate Rocker Protection
  • Rhino-Rack Roof Rack
  • Rear Access Ladder
  • Aftermarket Front Bucket Seats
  • Rear-Mounted Jump Seats
  • Diamond-Plate Rear Cabin Trim
  • Heavy-Duty Rear Rubber Floor Mat
  • Aftermarket Touchscreen Audio Head Unit

Overview of 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 For Sale by Owner

The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 remains one of the most recognizable compact 4x4s ever built, and this example blends the model’s traditional utility with a selection of functional upgrades. Showing approximately 81,458 miles, it is finished in Black over a Black interior and retains the classic right-hand-drive configuration. Power comes from a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while an LT230 dual-range transfer case and locking center differential provide the mechanical foundation expected from a Defender. Exterior additions such as a Rhino-Rack roof rack, rear access ladder, brush guard, Sawtooth-style wheels, side steps, and checker-plate protection reinforce its expedition-ready character, while the cabin has been updated with aftermarket front bucket seats and a touchscreen audio system.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is finished in Black and equipped with a number of rugged accessories that suit the truck’s utilitarian design. Up front, an aftermarket brush guard and LED headlights update the appearance, while black Sawtooth-style alloy wheels and tubular side steps add to its purposeful stance. Checker-plate rocker protection provides an extra layer of defense along the lower body, and a Rhino-Rack roof rack with rear access ladder expands the Defender’s cargo-carrying capability. Together, these additions complement the short-wheelbase proportions and upright profile that have made the Defender 90 so distinctive. The interior of this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is finished in Black and retains the model’s straightforward, function-first layout. Aftermarket front bucket seats provide a more modern seating position up front, while rear-mounted jump seats preserve the practical passenger-carrying configuration that has long been associated with the Defender. Diamond-plate rear cabin trim and a heavy-duty rubber floor mat emphasize durability, while an aftermarket touchscreen audio head unit adds a welcome contemporary convenience. The right-hand-drive layout further reinforces this example’s traditional Defender character.

Engine

Under the hood of this 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Power is delivered through a 4WD system incorporating an LT230 dual-range transfer case and locking center differential, giving the Defender the low-range gearing and traction capability central to its off-road reputation. The combination is mechanically simple and purpose-built, with the manual gearbox allowing direct control over the diesel engine’s torque delivery. With approximately 81,458 miles showing, this Defender retains the core drivetrain configuration that helped make the model a benchmark for rugged, go-anywhere utility.

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Passenger side photo of 1997 Land Rover Defender 90

1997 Land Rover Defender 90

Current Ask
$60,000

The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 remains one of the most recognizable compact 4x4s ever built, and this example blends the model’s traditional utility with a selection of functional upgrades. Showing approximately 81,458 miles, it is finished in Black over a Black interior and retains the classic right-hand-drive configuration. Power comes from a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while an LT230 dual-range transfer case and locking center differential provide the mechanical foundation expected from a Defender. Exterior additions such as a Rhino-Rack roof rack, rear access ladder, brush guard, Sawtooth-style wheels, side steps, and checker-plate protection reinforce its expedition-ready character, while the cabin has been updated with aftermarket front bucket seats and a touchscreen audio system.

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Passenger side photo of 1999 Land Rover Defender 90

1999 Land Rover Defender 90

Current Ask
SOLD

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Passenger side photo of 1994 Land Rover Defender 90

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Current Ask
$57,000

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Passenger side photo of 1997 Land Rover Defender 90

1997 Land Rover Defender 90

Current Ask
$60,000

The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 remains one of the most recognizable compact 4x4s ever built, and this example blends the model’s traditional utility with a selection of functional upgrades. Showing approximately 81,458 miles, it is finished in Black over a Black interior and retains the classic right-hand-drive configuration. Power comes from a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while an LT230 dual-range transfer case and locking center differential provide the mechanical foundation expected from a Defender. Exterior additions such as a Rhino-Rack roof rack, rear access ladder, brush guard, Sawtooth-style wheels, side steps, and checker-plate protection reinforce its expedition-ready character, while the cabin has been updated with aftermarket front bucket seats and a touchscreen audio system.

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Passenger side photo of 1999 Land Rover Defender 110

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Current Ask
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Passenger side photo of 1995 Land Rover Defender 110

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Current Ask
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Passenger side photo of 1997 Land Rover Defender 90

1997 Land Rover Defender 90

Current Ask
$60,000

The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 remains one of the most recognizable compact 4x4s ever built, and this example blends the model’s traditional utility with a selection of functional upgrades. Showing approximately 81,458 miles, it is finished in Black over a Black interior and retains the classic right-hand-drive configuration. Power comes from a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while an LT230 dual-range transfer case and locking center differential provide the mechanical foundation expected from a Defender. Exterior additions such as a Rhino-Rack roof rack, rear access ladder, brush guard, Sawtooth-style wheels, side steps, and checker-plate protection reinforce its expedition-ready character, while the cabin has been updated with aftermarket front bucket seats and a touchscreen audio system.

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