VIN:
SALLDHMV8EA321851
The Land Rover Defender is a 4x4 that is perhaps better known outside of North America, than within. These compact and medium off roaders were introduced by British manufacturer Land Rover in 1948, as the Land Rover Series, and gained the Defender nameplate in the late Eighties. They were introduced in three lengths, indicated by wheelbase in inches. The 90 was the shortest, in three-door form, whilst the 110 was the most popular five-door. A stretched 130 (actually 127-inch wheelbase) was also available. Body styles included pickup and panel truck as well. The Defender is legendary for its off-road prowess and is commonly compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. Numerous tests have shown that there is indeed very little difference between the two vehicles when the going gets tough. This 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 comes from Illinois with 110,000 miles under its wheels. Originally imported from Russia, it’s had a refreshed body and undercarriage, was undercoated in 2020 and comes with a host of upgrades.
The Land Rover Defender’s silhouette is an iconic one that has hardly changed since the first Series Land Rovers of 1948. This 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 wears a black paintwork that is protected below the waistline black-painted aluminum side skin guards. It also has window protectors that can be lowered when not in use. Black off-road wheels and tires, a new mesh roof rack and new rear-mounted ladder complete the overall appearance, which is said to be offroad/overland style. It’s got gas tanks on either side and a front-mounted winch to help you get out of sticky situations or help someone else who needs it, whilst an off-road Farm jack is mounted on the rear bumper. The interior is purposeful, with grey leather seats and black dash. A sunroof is also present, and as it came from Russia, this Defender is left-hand-drive, unlike right-hand-drive UK imports. Five adults and their luggage can be accommodated inside the cabin, and a modern Bluetooth-capable sound system has been installed.
The Defender came with a variety of gasoline and diesel motors, and this 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 comes with its original 3.5L gasoline V8. This engine is from the Rover engine family, and puts out 158hp and 210 lb ft. A five-speed manual gearbox and transfer case send the power to all four wheels via a transfer case with low range. This example has undergone a change of oil, oil filters and air filters, as well as a new fuel filter.
-Car Location: Illinois
-Imported from Russia
-Refreshed body and under carriage
-Recent oil change, changed filters
-Changed air filters
-Coated undercarriage - 2020
-Black wheels
-Mesh Roof Rack
-Ladder mounted on rear
-Offroad/ overland style
-Gas tanks mounted on side - 1 on each side
-3.5L Gas motor - original motor
-New Fuel Filter
-New oil filter
-New air filter
-Left hand drive
-Guard Bumper
-Winch on front bumper
-Window Guards (go down when not in use)
-New full size roof rack
-New ladder
-Spare tire
-Off road farm Jack mounted on rear bumper hitch
-Black Aluminum side skin guards
-Sound system
SUVs have changed a fair amount in the past few decades. The once rough and tough desert trailblazers that could climb mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 holds true to SUVs of before. With the initial design dating back to 1948, Land Rover knew how to make a rugged workhorse that could do it all.
In 1948, the Rover Company of Britain decided to create a sturdy, simple, and capable off-roader. They christened their creation the Land Rover, inspired by America’s Willy’s Jeep. Little did they know that this would soon become a hit across the world, and a cult icon. The Land Rover soon became the Land Rover Series, as consecutive years would see it upgraded and enhanced in myriad ways, while retaining much of its iconic design and basic purpose. In 1990, Land Rover renamed the model the Defender, in keeping with its new naming conventions. Available in multiple wheelbases, the 110 is the most popular, thanks to its five-door body and approximately 110-inch wheelbase. Yes, there’s a new Defender now, but it goes without saying that a classic Defender is one of the best ways to explorer the great outdoors. That’s why we’re glad to offer this 175,000-mile 1995 Land Rover Defender for sale. The vehicle was mechanically rebuilt by Land Rover of Austria in Vienna, Austria and comes with all rebuild receipts included in the sale. The paint is covered by a warranty until March 2025, and the vehicle also has a BMIHT certificate.
The original Land Rover Defender may have sold well in the US, but — bar a very limited number — it was not officially offered to stateside consumers. But now that we’re seeing specialists and fans import some of these iconic off-roaders to our shore, it may just be the best time to find out what makes the Defender so unique. Our featured 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 Td5 has undergone a full restoration. The owner reports that the frame has been sandblasted, repainted, and sealed, with the full frame-off restoration having been completed in 2016. The engine has been rebuilt, too, and a whole host of other parts have been replaced to ensure the reliable running of this 4x4 for many years to come.
SUVs have changed a fair amount in the past few decades. The once rough and tough desert trailblazers that could climb mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 holds true to SUVs of before. With the initial design dating back to 1948, Land Rover knew how to make a rugged workhorse that could do it all.
SUVs have changed a fair amount in the past few decades. Many of the once rough and tough desert trailblazers capable of climbing mountains at a moment’s notice have gone soft. Only suited to the parking lot of the local Mall of America. However, this 1991 Land Rover Defender 90 holds true to SUVs of before. With the initial design dating back to 1948, Land Rover knew how to make a rugged workhorse that could do it all.
In 1948, the Rover Company of Britain decided to create a sturdy, simple, and capable off-roader. They christened their creation the Land Rover, inspired by America’s Willy’s Jeep. Little did they know that this would soon become a hit across the world, and a cult icon. The Land Rover soon became the Land Rover Series, as consecutive years would see it upgraded and enhanced in myriad ways, while retaining much of its iconic design and basic purpose. In 1990, Land Rover renamed the model the Defender, in keeping with its new naming conventions. Available in multiple wheelbases, the 110 is the most popular, thanks to its five-door body and approximately 110-inch wheelbase. Yes, there’s a new Defender now, but it goes without saying that a classic Defender is one of the best ways to explorer the great outdoors. That’s why we’re glad to offer this 175,000-mile 1995 Land Rover Defender for sale. The vehicle was mechanically rebuilt by Land Rover of Austria in Vienna, Austria and comes with all rebuild receipts included in the sale. The paint is covered by a warranty until March 2025, and the vehicle also has a BMIHT certificate.
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