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Rugged. Classic. Iconic

1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

1997 Defender 90 - "Drifter" - 300Tdi

This is a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 which is finished in stylish and contemporary Land Rover Nara Bronze with black accents and vintage “DEFENDER” side decals. The rare Bronze looks lovely in the sun and really stands apart from the rest. This Defender is the ideal mix of old school strength, blended with a touch of a more modern flair. It has been tastefully updated with modern LED lights, Land Rover Boost alloy wheels, adventure roof rack and lovely brown Velour retro seats. The Defender 90 follows the grand tradition of tough-as-nails Land Rovers, and you recognize it from the moment this one comes into view. It looks ready to take on the toughest terrain. This Defender will be able to take you beyond the trails, but it will also turn heads when rolling through the streets of town.


Another great reason to have a Land Rover built for a foreign country is under the hood. As the US market was never blessed with diesel power plants and we all know diesel power provides the best torque to get you through or over anything. It's equipped with one of the best, the robust 300Tdi engine with a R380 5-speed manual transmission, regarded by many in the Land Rover world as their best engine produced, and it has earned a tough-as-nails reputation over the years. The 300Tdi 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine in this Defender has 140k miles and runs very well. Paired with the R380 5-speed manual it moves through the gears well and it has no problem keeping up with everyday traffic, around town or cruising at highway speeds. With bulletproof power and torque for ultimate reliability in the harshest conditions, there's simply nothing that can beat a diesel engine. Shift action is light and smooth with the R380 gearbox, the clutch take-up is clean and with power steering and disc brakes all round, it feels competent on or off-road. It provides high performance on-road with the capability to tackle the worst off-road conditions and in nearly every driving environment the world has to offer.


The refurbishment also means a well-done interior. It has well-presented fundamentals, including the interior carpeting, tidy cloth seats, chrome gear knobs and an elegant 3-spoke wood trim steering wheel. It has lovely armchair brown Velour seats fitted. The cargo bay offers enough room for storage and for extra passengers. It comes with rear bench seats in the rear cargo area all with lap belts. The control levers manage the 5-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case/hi-low range and there's a center cubby box between the seats with cup holders. It comes complete adventure ready with G4 Expedition roof rack and rear ladder. It rides on Land Rover Defender 16" Boost alloy wheels wrapped with BFGoodrich A/T tires for a capable and aggressive stance. All lights, heater, wipers and radio work, as they should. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes are in excellent condition. Equipped with power steering and disc brakes all round reminds you that go-anywhere also means being easy to drive and more importantly enjoyable when you're behind the wheel. So, if you want to go anywhere and look great doing it, this is the Defender to have. It's a stylish and modern take on a classic Defender, with all the right upgrades to get you out there and to enjoy it on the trails, mountain roads, sandy beaches or just around town.

Features

Make: Land Rover 
Model: Defender 90
Trim: County Station Wagon (CSW)
Year: 1997
Engine: 300Tdi (16L)
Engine Size: 2.5lt
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: Turbo
Mileage: 
Top Speed: 75+- mph appx* (*Trade sources) 
Miles Per Gallon: 23-27mpg 
Power: 111bhp @4000rpm 
Torque: 195lb-ft @1800rpm 
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual
Doors: 3
Fuel Type: Diesel
Exterior color: Bronze
Interior color: Brown/black


Permanent four-wheel drive system
Two-speed High/Low transfer gearbox and a lockable center differential
R380 5-Speed manual gearbox
LT230 transfer case
Power steering
Disc brakes front and rear
Land Rover Defender 16" Boost alloy wheels - x5
BFGoodrich A/T tires 235/85/16 -x5

Brown Velour interior front seats
Fire & Ice side steps/bars
Pioneer Radio/CD audio player
Center cubby box with cup holders
Chrome gear and transfer knobs
Chrome interior "DEFENDER" engraved grab handles

LED lights - Brake, side & indicator lights
Rear bench seats with lap belts

Chequer plate wing tops and hood

G4 Expedition' roof rack and ladder

KBX Hi-force intakes


Recent maintenance and service work includes.

  • Oil & filter, fuel filter & air filter replaced
  • New cambelt
  • Head gasket
  • Exhaust gasket
  • P gasket
  • Glow plugs replaced x4
  • New rear crossmember

$TBD

Arriving August 2022


Interested? More pictures and videos available upon request. Contact us for more information: madroverimports@hotmail.com


Sold with a clean & clear NC DMV Title. Fully compliant with US customs, DMV, EPA, DOT & legally imported. 


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    1993 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

    1993 Defender 90 - "Casper" - 200Tdi

    This is 1993 Defender 90 which has been nicely refurbished in timeless Land Rover Arles blue an Ivory white roof and with matching steel wheels, which can only be described as simply a beautiful combination. It’s equipped with 200Tdi diesel power, it is right-hand drive, true to from classic British example. A perfect cruiser with all the character and charm you need for the ultimate driving experience. For reliability in the harshest conditions, there's simply nothing that can beat diesel power. The aluminum bodywork is light but strong and all those right angles and sharp corners were designed for it to be rugged and tough out in the wildlands. This classic is ready to be enjoyed regardless of whether you take it on the streets or get it dirty on the trails. It's a very quintessential British and iconic Defender 90. 


    Britain’s iconic and indestructible off-roader. It’s always time for adventure in a Land Rover Defender. Long regarded as the ultimate go anywhere, do anything utility 4x4, the Land Rover Defender certainly lives up to its reputation as “The best 4x4 by far”. If you're one of the lucky few, then you know that there really is no place this Defender can't go. Another great reason to have a Land Rover built for a foreign country is under the hood. As the US market was never blessed with diesel power plants and we all know diesel provides the best torque to get you through or over anything. It's equipped with the robust 200Tdi engine with a five-speed manual transmission, regarded by many in the Land Rover world as their best engine produced, and it has earned a tough-as-nails reputation. The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine in this Defender has very low 89k original miles and runs very well. No other 4x4 vehicle has the pedigree and track record like a Land Rover, a Rover of the Land. Not only was it one of the first, but it also remains the world's benchmark off-road vehicle, exhilarating to drive, highly reliable, and simplicity to maintain. It provides high performance on-road with the capability to tackle the worst off-road conditions, in nearly every driving environment the world can offer. 


    It’s been nicely refurbished featuring new gleaming paintwork, LED lights, full Exmoor Trim premium carpet throughout, new doors, hinges, window seals, hardware, and ancillaries. It benefits with all new front doors with new hinges with fixings. It also comes complete freshly wax oiled underneath for extra protection against the elements. Inside it’s as simple you would expect, with Techno cloth seats, brand new Exmoor Trim carpet set throughout and four rear individual fold up jump seats. Factory gauges cover the basics and the controls. The control levers manage the 5-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case/hi-low range and there's a center cubby box between the seats. The cargo bay offers enough room for storage and for extra passengers. All lights, heater, wipers, and gauges work, as they should. This Defender is turnkey and ready to be enjoyed. It sits on Land Rover 16” Wolf steel wheels wrapped with new 235/85/16 A/T tires, which give it that classic look and heavy-duty styling. With its wonderful color combination of Arles blue and Ivory white roof, it’s hard to beat such a classic style. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes all show in great condition. Equipped with power steering and disc brakes reminds you that go-anywhere also means being easy to drive. This is a legendary 4x4 that has both style and substance. So, if you want to go everywhere and look great doing it, this is the Defender to have. Overall, this is one stylish, genuine, and quintessential British Defender 90 ready to be enjoyed.

    Features

    Year: 1993

    Engine: 200Tdi

    Engine Size: 2.5lt 4-Cylinder Turbo

    Mileage: 89,013

    Top Speed: 75+- mph appx* (*Trade sources) 

    Miles Per Gallon: 23-27mpg 

    Power: 107bhp @ 4000rpm 

    Torque: 188lb-ft @ 1800rpm 

    Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

    Doors: 3

    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Exterior color: Blue

    Interior color: Grey


    Permanent four-wheel drive system

    Two-speed High/Low transfer gearbox and a lockable center differential

    LT77S gear box

    LT230 transfer case

    Power steering

    Land Rover 16" Wolf steel wheels - x5

    A/T tires 235/85/16 - x5

    Exmoor Trim carpet through out 

    Rear individual seats with lap belts x4

    Foldable side steps

    LED lights – side, indicator & brake lights

    LED Headlights

    Heritage style front grill


    Recent maintenance and service work includes.

    • Oil & filter, fuel filter & air filter replaced
    • New cambelt
    • Rear propshaft
    • Rear crossmember
    • Front arm bushings
    • New clutch kit, spigot bearing & release bearing
    • New rear A frame joint replaced

    $TBD

    Arriving August 2022


    Interested? More pictures and videos available upon request. Contact us for more information: madroverimports@hotmail.com


    Sold with a clean & clear NC DMV Title. Fully compliant with US customs, DMV, EPA, DOT & legally imported. 


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      1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110

      1997 Defender 110 - "Rex" - High Capacity Pick Up - 300Tdi

      We are thrilled to offer this 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 High Capacity Pick Up (HCPU). It’s a right-hand drive, true to form, adventure ready, unique diesel machine. A perfect cruiser with all the character and charm you need for that ultimate driving experience. The common Defender models are prominently the short wheelbase D90 and the longer wheelbase D110. However, there are other rare variations that were manufactured from the factory, this version, the High-Capacity Pick up. Also known for short as the “Hi-Cap”, the High-Capacity pick-up is a rarely seen configuration in Europe and even more so in the United States, and it stands out as an unusual and rare collectible that are becoming harder and harder to find. It’s been nicely refurbished and finished in Portofino red with black wheel arches and an ivory white roof. But nothing here is ever too fancy that you will hesitate to enjoy this 4x4 to the fullest. So, it feels like nothing can stop you in this unique 110. While it retains the boxy design and the overall features of a regular Defender, you just can’t beat the shape and style of a good ole fashioned pick-up truck. There just aren't many vehicles on the road that are as robust and yet stylish as this Defender 110 Hi-Cap.   


      The pick-up Land Rover of this classic British 4x4 is powered by a 300Tdi engine with 195 lb-ft of torque and paired to a R380 5-speed manual transmission. As the US market was never blessed with diesel power and we all know diesel power provides the best torque to get you through or over anything. The 2.5-liter turbocharged direct injected four-cylinder diesel engine is connected to a 5-speed manual transmission that's optimally geared for both brisk off the line acceleration and easy cruising. The 300Tdi engine in this Defender has 121k miles and runs superbly well. The lighter pick-up configuration offers a more agile and punchy drive once you’re behind the wheel and offers impressive performance. The gearbox is a delight to use and is surprisingly smooth to operate. The lever to engage the diff lock, low/high range drive sure-footedness sits within very easy reach of the driver inside the cabin. Paired with the R380 gearbox it moves through the gears well and it has no problem keeping up with everyday traffic, around town or on the highway. All the noteworthy points like the bulkhead, frame, and crossmember all show in great condition. The frame is in great condition as it was completely taken back to bare metal, etched primed, and painted with rust protection during its refurbishment. A truly a great example, that is ready for work or play.


      The Defender 110 Hi-Cap Pick Up maintains its classic, rugged style and is a well-presented piece of British motoring heritage, yet still versatile enough for work or adventure. Being a classic and basic Land Rover pick up, it's very minimalistic and simple, just the way we like them so you can enjoy the driving experience of this 110 to the max. Inside it’s as simple as you would expect, but also a very tidy and nice place to be. It’s been nicely refurbished inside with grey seats, interior Exmoor Trim carpeting, retro gear/transfer knobs and an elegant 3-spoke Mountney wood steering wheel. Factory gauges cover the basics and the controls. Exteriorly it has been nicely updated with a modern LED lights. It rides on lovely Land Rover 16” steel wheels wrapped with classic Michelin O/R XZL tires, which give this classic its retro style and is a nice facelift on such an iconic truck. Not too perfect that you'd be scared to drive it and ideal for heading out into the wilderness to collect some firewood, or traversing the concrete jungle of downtown, or heading down to your local brewery for a quick cold one. It would make a perfect beach cruiser, mountain crawler or a weekend toy that you know will turn heads wherever you go. Head down to your local hardware store and see how many necks you break or compliments you’ll receive, as there probably won't be another truck like it in the parking lot. Overall, a unique and rare Land Rover 110 Hi-Cap that's ready to be enjoyed immediately and appreciated. This 110 will not be for everyone, but it will not disappoint either, especially for a buyer looking for a “Life’s too Short to Drive a Boring Car".  

      Features

      Make: Land Rover 

      Model: Defender 110 - High Capacity Pick Up (Hi-Cap)

      Trim: Pick up

      Year: 1997

      Engine: 300Tdi (16L)

      Engine Size: 2.5lt

      Cylinders: 4

      Aspiration: Turbo

      Mileage: 121,939

      Top Speed: 75+- mph appx* (*Trade sources) 

      Miles Per Gallon: 24-34mpg appx* (*Trade sources) 

      Power: 111bhp @4000rpm 

      Torque: 195lb-ft @1800rpm 

      Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

      Drive/Traction: All wheel drive (AWD)

      Doors: 2

      Fuel Type: Diesel

      Exterior color: Red

      Interior color: Grey


      Permanent four-wheel drive system

      Two-speed High/Low transfer gearbox and lockable center differential

      R380 5-Speed manual gearbox

      LT230 transfer case

      Power steering

      Disc brakes front and rear

      1” front leveling suspension spacers

      Land Rover 16” steel wheels - x5

      Michelin O/R XZL tires - x5

      Exmoor Trim grey vinyl seats

      Heritage style retro gear and transfer shifter knobs

      Foldable side steps

      Front and rear heavy duty drive flanges

      LED light kit - brake, side & indicator lights

      Salisbury rear axle

      Rear light guards

      Chrome “DEFENDER” grab handles

      Mountney 3-spoke wood steering wheel


      Recent maintenance and service work includes.

      • Oil & filter, fuel filter & air filter replaced
      • Gearbox, transferbox & diff fluid replaced
      • Starter motor replaced
      • Steering UJ's replaced

      $TBD

      Arriving September 2022


      Interested? More pictures and videos available upon request. Contact us for more information: madroverimports@hotmail.com


      Sold with a clean & clear NC DMV Title. Fully compliant with US customs, DMV, EPA, DOT & legally imported. 


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        1995 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90

        1995 Defender 90 - "Groot" - 300Tdi

        This is a 1995 Defender 90 which is finished in quintessential Land Rover Coniston green with a white roof and with vintage “DEFENDER” side decals. It’s a right-hand drive, true to form British example, full of character and charm. Not often do we stumble upon a time capsule of a Defender 90 like this, A much loved, original, and un-touched example. It is driven with the very sought after 300Tdi engine and R380 manual 5-speed gearbox. The reason for Land Rover's success is obvious, a Land Rover, unlike any other vehicle, gives its occupants a sense of adventure. You really do feel as though you could go anywhere and do anything. It's a classless vehicle too and is equally at home in the urban streets, adventure trails or in the wilds of Africa. Any Land Rover model is now recognized across the globe and over time the original has proved to be the most versatile of all vehicles - you name it, and a Land Rover Defender has probably done it. This vintage classic is ready to be enjoyed regardless of whether you take it on the streets or get it dirty on the trails. It's a very quintessential British and iconic Defender 90. Distinct, intimidating, and genuinely rugged, this Defender 90 is the ideal 4x4 to take you on any adventure.


        Another great reason to have a Land Rover built for a foreign country is under the hood. As the US market was never blessed with Land Rover diesel power plants and we all know diesel power provides the best torque to get you through or over anything. It's equipped with one of the best, the robust 300Tdi engine with the capable R380 5-speed manual transmission, regarded by many in the Land Rover world as their best engine produced, and it has earned a tough-as-nails reputation over the years. The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine in this Defender has 107k miles. It runs and drives exceptionally well. For reliability in the harshest conditions, there's simply nothing that can beat the 300Tdi engine which is paired with the capable R380 5-speed manual gearbox. It’s a lovely combination that moves through the gears well and it has no problem running through traffic and it can cruise at highway speeds. It provides high performance on-road with the capability to tackle the worst off-road conditions, in nearly every driving environment the world can offer. It has gone on to prove itself as one of Land Rovers most reliable and trustworthy engines ever produced. With driving comforts of power steering, coil spring suspension and disc brakes all round, reminds you that go-anywhere, also means more enjoyable when you’re behind the wheel. 


        Inside it’s as simple as you'd expect for an old Land Rover, with grey County trim cloth seats up front and with four rear individual seats with belts in the cargo area. Factory gauges cover the basics and the controls with the levers to manage the 5-speed manual transmission and 2-speed transfer case/hi-low range in easy reach. Inside it features County trim carpet set, sound deadening insulation, updated chrome gear knobs, chrome “DEFENDER” grab handles, and an elegant Mountney dark wood rim steering wheel. Making it a very vintage, British, and iconic styling Defender 90. The rear cargo bay offers enough room for storage and for extra passengers. All lights, heater, wipers, and gauges work, as they should. On the outside it sits on Land Rover 16” Boost alloy wheels wrapped with A/T tires which gives it some classic styling. Up front your also covered with a beefy front steering guard and light guards. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes all show in good condition. With its classic paint, lovely patina, and mostly original condition, it does show usual marks and blemishes expected of it being a 25+yr old vehicle, which only add to a Defenders true character and add to their charm. Its only original once! However, this Defender 90 has timeless appeal, so you get the traditional robustness with some of the best rugged style. Overall, this is one rugged, genuine, and quintessential British Defender 90 ready to hit the roads, trails, safaris, beaches or wherever your adventures may take you.

        Features

        Make: Land Rover 

        Model: Defender 90

        Trim: Country Station Wagon (CSW)

        Year: 1995

        Engine: 300Tdi (16L)

        Engine Size: 2.5lt

        Cylinders: 4

        Aspiration: Turbo

        Mileage: 106,901

        Top Speed: 75+- mph appx* (*Trade sources) 

        Miles Per Gallon: 24-34mpg appx* (*Trade sources) 

        Power: 111bhp @4000rpm 

        Torque: 195lb-ft @1800rpm 

        Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

        Drive/Traction: All wheel drive (AWD)

        Doors: 3

        Fuel Type: Diesel

        Exterior color: Green

        Interior color: Grey


        Permanent four-wheel drive system

        Two-speed High/Low transfer gearbox and lockable center differential

        R380 5-Speed manual gearbox

        LT230 transfer case

        Power steering

        Disc brakes front and rear

        Land Rover 16” Boost alloy wheels - x5

        A/T tires – 265/75/16 -x5

        Front steering guard

        Four rear individual seats with seatbelts

        Classic “DEFENDER” side decals

        County Trim interior carpet set

        Front light guards

        Chrome gear and transfer knobs 

        Chrome interior "DEFENDER" engraved grab handles

        Mountney dark wood rim steering wheel

        Fire & Ice sidestep/bars

        Silicon engine air hoses

        Radio/CD/AUX audio player


        Recent maintenance and service work includes.

        • Oil & filter, fuel filter & air filter replaced
        • New fuel injectors installed x4

        $TBD

        Arriving September 2022


        Interested? More pictures and videos available upon request. Contact us for more information: madroverimports@hotmail.com


        Sold with a clean & clear NC DMV Title. Fully compliant with US customs, DMV, EPA, DOT & legally imported. 


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