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At this point, the original Land Rover Defender is a British Institution, but bar a few examples that made it to the US in the 90s, this off-roading icon has largely remained out of the hands of American consumers. The good news, though, is that thanks to the 25-year import rule, we can now start to enjoy some of the best Defender models that the rest of the world has had access to. This 1998 MY Land Rover Defender TD5 RHD Restoration was imported from the United Kingdom and features the sought-after 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder diesel engine. It also features some choice upgrades that are bound to tickle the fancy of owners looking to enjoy an adventurous lifestyle.
Although a 1998 Land Rover Defender TD5 is typically found caked in mud, on the days that it isn’t, you’ll find it looks resplendent in its metallic green exterior finish. The boxy styling is trademark Defender, but there’s some curvature up front in the form of a chrome brush guard that features two aftermarket twin front driving lights that have been wired to operate on the vehicle’s high beams. Other exterior features include rear mudflaps from famed Land Rover specialist Britpart and a snorkel air intake to enable wading. The hood also features a rather attractive diamond checkered plate for added protection. There’s even a trailer hitch pre-installed. This 1998 Land Rover Defender TD5 rides on five-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels with external Land Rover stamping. The rims are wrapped in brand-new BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires. While the interior of a Defender may not be the lap of luxury — for instance, you get manual locks and windows — everything is presented to the driver in a logical and thought-out manner. You’ll find manual air vents located beneath the windshield. Being an import from the United Kingdom, the off-roader is naturally right-hand driven. With 11 seats on offer, carrying a party of people will be no problem. The interior has been reupholstered in grey, with a new front jump seat.
This 1998 Land Rover Defender is powered by the almost legendary (amongst Land Rover enthusiasts) TD5 engine. This 2.5-liter turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine outputs a factory-rated 122 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. The owner reports that the engine has received a recent oil change.
1998 Land Rover Defender TD5 Restoration
2.5L I5 TD5 Turbo Diesel
5-Speed Manual Transmission
4x4
Green Metallic Exterior
Grey Interior
Right Hand Drive
Imported From The United Kingdom
16" Wheels
Trailer Hitch
Manual Air Vents Below Windshield
Power Steering
New Upholstered Grey Interior
New Front Jump Seat
Manual Windows & Locks
Snorkel Air Intake
Britpart Rear Mud Flaps
Diamond Checkered Plate On Front Hood
Aftermarket Twin Front Driving Lights Operated On Full Beam
11 Total Seats
Current Owner Reports Recent Oil Change
Every country has its own off-road icon. Japan has the Land Cruiser, America has the Jeep Wrangler, and Germany has the Mercedes G-Class. But none of these quite compare to the Land Rover Defender. Its origins can be traced back to 1948 when the first Land Rover was launched. Over the next few decades, it evolved into the Series II and the Series III (including a few sub-series), and in 1983, an improved, more modern Land Rover 110 was launched. This would bear the distinct appearance that we now call the Defender (a nameplate that was finally attached to it in 1990). Production finally ended in 2016 after 67 years and over 2 million units. But the story doesn’t end there, for in 2020, Land Rover launched the all-new L663 Defender. “Same, but different” is the simplest way to describe this new car, as it clearly carries many design elements from its heritage and brings the great off-road capabilities of its forefathers, but with modern technology and comfort integrated into it. This 2023 Defender 100 S Trek Edition is quite special, as the owner tells us that it's number 80 out of only 100 units built that exist in North America.
The classic Land Rover Defender is directly descended from 1948’s Land Rover Series I. After World War II, the Rover Company of Britain wanted to create a tough off-road vehicle for agricultural use. Things started as the Series I, then Series II, Series III, and finally the Defender by the early 1990s. Across the world, Defenders are renowned for their tough persona and go-anywhere capabilities. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is no different. What’s more, the vehicle is fresh from a restoration that was completed in February 2025. It also has a new engine that is less than 1,000 miles on it. Basically, this is a born-again vehicle that’s better than when it left the factory in 1997 and is up for grabs with us. If you wish to own it, give us a call or shoot us a DM pronto.
British automotive icons are plenty but when you really take a deep dive into the finest of the finest you can rest assured that one would hear the Land Rover Defender mentioned on many occasions. Built to take on any terrain and be as rugged as one can be, the Land Rover Defender is a machine that has stayed relevant through decades and is a master of its craft. Present today is a unique blend of iconic British automotive design and good old American performance and takes shape with this 1995 Land Rover Defender 110. Because this Defender features a LS3 V8 under its hood!
The Rover company of Britain had to shift their priorities to adjust to the post-war consumer environment. Prior to the War, Rover made luxury cars but in a new era of promised prosperity among austerity, the automaker turned their attention towards bolstering Britain’s burgeoning agricultural industry. The Willys Jeep of USA was the inspiration, and what emerged was the Land Rover Series in 1948. The Series became the Series II, Series III, and Defender over many decades of solid service, not only in Britain, but across the world. Meanwhile, a Spanish automaking outfit called Santana started working closely with Land Rover to build their own versions in Spain. Today, we’ve got one of their creations, a 1976 Land Rover 88 Series III Santana that was reportedly given a full frame-off restoration in 2023. The vehicle’s rebuilt engine has got less than 1,000 miles on it, as has its rebuilt gearbox. Furthermore, this vehicle was imported from Colombia, highlighting the journey that it’s taken halfway across the world to get to Florida where it currently awaits a new owner – which could be you!
Every country has its own off-road icon. Japan has the Land Cruiser, America has the Jeep Wrangler, and Germany has the Mercedes G-Class. But none of these quite compare to the Land Rover Defender. Its origins can be traced back to 1948 when the first Land Rover was launched. Over the next few decades, it evolved into the Series II and the Series III (including a few sub-series), and in 1983, an improved, more modern Land Rover 110 was launched. This would bear the distinct appearance that we now call the Defender (a nameplate that was finally attached to it in 1990). Production finally ended in 2016 after 67 years and over 2 million units. But the story doesn’t end there, for in 2020, Land Rover launched the all-new L663 Defender. “Same, but different” is the simplest way to describe this new car, as it clearly carries many design elements from its heritage and brings the great off-road capabilities of its forefathers, but with modern technology and comfort integrated into it. This 2023 Defender 100 S Trek Edition is quite special, as the owner tells us that it's number 80 out of only 100 units built that exist in North America.
The classic Land Rover Defender is directly descended from 1948’s Land Rover Series I. After World War II, the Rover Company of Britain wanted to create a tough off-road vehicle for agricultural use. Things started as the Series I, then Series II, Series III, and finally the Defender by the early 1990s. Across the world, Defenders are renowned for their tough persona and go-anywhere capabilities. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is no different. What’s more, the vehicle is fresh from a restoration that was completed in February 2025. It also has a new engine that is less than 1,000 miles on it. Basically, this is a born-again vehicle that’s better than when it left the factory in 1997 and is up for grabs with us. If you wish to own it, give us a call or shoot us a DM pronto.
The classic Land Rover Defender is directly descended from 1948’s Land Rover Series I. After World War II, the Rover Company of Britain wanted to create a tough off-road vehicle for agricultural use. Things started as the Series I, then Series II, Series III, and finally the Defender by the early 1990s. Across the world, Defenders are renowned for their tough persona and go-anywhere capabilities. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 is no different. What’s more, the vehicle is fresh from a restoration that was completed in February 2025. It also has a new engine that is less than 1,000 miles on it. Basically, this is a born-again vehicle that’s better than when it left the factory in 1997 and is up for grabs with us. If you wish to own it, give us a call or shoot us a DM pronto.
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