Land Rover Defender 1996 (83) County Station Wagon Td5

The Land Rover Defender helped usher Land Rovers legendary allwheeldrive, goanywhere capability into a new era. With its allcoil spring suspension and permanent fourwheel drive featuring a lockable centre differential technology shared with the Range Rover it delivered improved onroad manners without compromising its renowned offroad ability. Offered here is a 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 County Station Wagon 300Tdi, finished in rarely specified Rioja Red, showing 195,000 miles and benefiting from 11 years of longterm enthusiast ownership Powered by the soughtafter 300Tdi engine, introduced in 1994, this robust 2,495cc turbo diesel unit is widely regarded as one of the most dependable Defender powerplants. Torquey and durable, it is perfectly paired with Land Rovers famed permanent fourwheeldrive system. Purchased by our vendor in April 2014, we understand the vehicles first recorded keeper for three years was Land Rover themselves. During his ownership, the enthusiast vendor has carried out comprehensive maintenance, including: Cambelt replacement at 180,700 miles Engine oil changes every 3,000 miles Reconditioned gearbox and new clutch at 182,000 miles New front brake calipers, discs and servo New vacuum pump, belt tensioner and fan belt Fuel lift pump replacement Injector pump Orings replaced New sunroof seals The bodywork has also received significant attention, with three new doors and rear panels fitted prior to a full respray in Rioja Red — an uncommon but striking colour that suits the Defenders character exceptionally well. Admired worldwide, the Defender remains highly collectible. This matchingnumbers, wellmaintained and wellpresented example now qualifies for export to the US under the 25year import rule, or could equally remain in the UK as a stylish and capable modern classic workhorse. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. FULLY UNDERCOVER SHOWROOM AND CHOICE OF 70+ CARS.Exterior Pack Hard Top, Freestyle 90 Choice, Immobilisation, Interior Pack, Mud Flaps Front, Stereo Radio/Cassette, Sunroof, Wash Wipe inc Heated Rear Window