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1998 Land Rover 110 DEFENDER County TDI:
Specific Vehicle Details:
The 90s might've given us questionable fashion but the decade would be better known for the arrival of the Land Rover Defender. It might just have been a new name, but it stayed in the hearts and minds of anyone who was remotely into cars. From a workhorse to a lifestyle product, the Defender's journey hasn't always been a smooth one, but brand-loyal patrons and consistent improvements ensured that every new generation of the Defender was worth looking forward to. And the 90s were no different, as out went the Ninety and One-Ten, and in their place came the Defender 90, 110, and also the 127-replacing 130, — all now powered by a reliable turbo-diesel engine.
One such car, a 1998 Land Rover Defender 300TDi is now available at Carhuna. With over 200,000 miles, it's a well-used example. While these engines are known to last long, this 300TDi has also been consistently maintained, with some modifications made to the car. It has a record of MoT tests for nearly the last two decades and it cleared the current one without any advisories. Many enthusiasts consider these pre-TD5 models to be great Defenders because, devoid of complex electronics, these diesel engines were easy to work on, had a fairly decent reliability record, and were definitely more refined than the ones in the past. A perfect workhorse, then?
Service History:
Accompanying the 1998 Land Rover Defender are some invoices from the past. The seller notes that apart from regular services, this 300TDi has had its head gasket replaced. It also got a new clutch, an engine boost pin, and even a larger intercooler fitted. It's done 200,565 miles, and as the MoT mileage suggests, the car has nearly always been in active use. Previous invoices show that it's got a few other replacements done including the clutch master cylinder, body cross member, an anti-roll bar link, a couple of gaskets, and a radiator.
Full Disclosure:
The great thing about the Land Rover Defender is that owing to the simplicity of its construction, upgrades are fairly straightforward. On the outside, the seller states that the Defender is running on LR Sawtooth alloys, genuine Defender front bumper and NAS rear bumper. There's also a tow bar and roof rack fitted to the car. The lighting system has been updated with DRLs, LED headlights and even an LED light bar.
The interior of the Defender isn't untouched, either. It has a sunroof, heated front seats, a Momo steering wheel, an upgraded radio (10-inch wireless CarPlay with an active subwoofer), a dash cam, vehicle alarm and tracker, and an Exmoor Trim cubby box. It also has a Puma rear door. In terms of the overall condition, it's a workhorse, this Defender and not a garage queen, but despite that, it's not ratty or overlooked. On the inside, the updated cabin is more modern and certainly easier to live with — especially with the new seats and the touchscreen system.
If a Land Rover Defender 110 is what you're after, this can definitely be a solid choice. With a proven track record, the diesel engine is likely to continue like this for years, without burning a hole in your pocket. It's admittedly not going to be the fastest thing on the planet, but Defenders aren't exactly made for that sort of a thing (save for a few exceptions). As a work 'truck', it's going to be a very cool choice — backed not just by Land Rover themselves but also a strong community of owners and specialists who know the Defenders inside out.
Consigners quote:
A well-used and well-loved example of a wonderfully rugged machine offering all the modern interior luxuries you could desire. Readily equipped for off-road expeditions to the school run. What more could you want?