2000 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 TD5 SOFT TOP

KEY FACTS

• A smart example of the iconic British 4x4, converted to Soft Top specification and with a number of cosmetic enhancements.
• Under the bonnet is the robust 2.5-litre Td5 engine, which is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission with permanent four-wheel drive.
• First registered in December 2000 and acquired by the seller three years ago, this Defender has recently benefited from £3,000 of investment in its appearance and condition.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Originally manufactured as a Defender 90 Hard Top, this example has been converted to Soft Top specification, with its ‘Series’ doors featuring removable upper sections providing a classic, open-air look and feel.
• The vehicle is finished with black paintwork over a black interior, and rides on a set of matching 16-inch steel wheels, which are in good shape.
• As well as its Soft Top conversion, this Defender has also been modified with the addition of a straight-through exhaust system and LED lights, while the EGR system has also been removed.
• In the cabin, it features a Momo Prototipo steering wheel, a modern Sony stereo with Apple CarPlay and new Series-style seats.
• The vehicle was also resprayed earlier this year, and the convertible hood and rubber seals have been replaced.
• This Defender will be accompanied by a handbook and partial documentation of its service history, as well as a spare wheel and its rear bench seat, which is not currently fitted.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Overall, the main exterior paintwork is in very good condition. At the rear, there are various scratches, scrapes and scuffs to the paintwork in the load bed.
• Inside, the seats, carpets and rear covering have all been replaced, and while there is some minor wear to plastics and trim in the cabin, this is commensurate with the vehicle’s age and mileage.
• The vehicle’s last MOT test was conducted on 23 September 2021 at 118,539 miles, which resulted in a clean pass after a number of issues were rectified following an earlier test in August. This included attending to corrosion around the offside rear suspension mounting point and anti-roll bar bracket, fixing some faulty lights and the windscreen washer, and new rear brake pads.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Prior to the MOT test repairs and fixes in September, this Defender’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out at approximately 116,000 miles by Classic Connection, who changed the engine, gearbox and differential oils, as well as replacing the rubber bushes and the anti-roll bar.

SUMMARY

Converted to Soft Top specification, this Land Rover Defender 90 combines the reliability of the venerable Td5 engine with the classic looks of the earlier ‘Series’ vehicles. Benefitting from recent investment from the vendor, it is ready to drive, and should make a steadfast and stylish companion to its next owner.

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