1997 Land Rover Defender 90 2.8i 5-Speed Project

1997

Manual

Petrol

No estimate provided

Bidding ends 30 Sept at 19:37

Listing Source

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Auction Date

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Starts at 01:00

Ends at 19:37

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Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

One of 656 Defender 90 examples built with a 2.8-litre BMW M52 engine.
Refurbished in blue over black custom leather before import to the UK.

Imported into the UK from South Africa.
Total vehicle mileage is unknown.

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Description

This 1997 Land Rover is one of 656 Defender 90 examples built for the South African market between 1997 and 2001 with a 2.8-liter BMW M52 gasoline inline-six, and it was acquired by the seller in 2025. It was refurbished in blue over black custom leather upholstery before it was imported from South Africa to the UK, and it has been retrofitted…

About the 90

The Defender 90 is the short wheelbase model. Practical for road use while maintaining legendary off-road ability.

Known Issues to Watch For

Defender: Chassis rust is CRITICAL - check outriggers, crossmembers, spring hangers. Galvanised replacement £5-8k. Bulkhead footwells rust. Engine varies by era - Tdi simple and reliable, Td5 more complex, TDCi most modern. R380 gearbox mainshaft wear. Budget £2-5k annually.

Desirable Options

Works V8 (collector), 300Tdi engine, Galvanised chassis, County Station Wagon, Good bulkhead, Heritage/final editions