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1998 Land Rover Defender 110

$43,000

Year

1998

Make

Land Rover

Model

Defender

Odometer

203,540

Engine

300Tdi 2.5L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel

Fuel Type

diesel

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

SALLDHMF7WF828202

Seller

private party

Location

Fort Collins, CO

Title Status

clean
This 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County is offered for sale by private party in Fort Collins, Colorado. Purchased from its original owner after spending its life in Africa, this right-hand-drive Defender was never intended to be a quick flip or cosmetic restoration. Instead, the current owner built it as a dependable, long-range overland platform with reliability as the primary objective. Powered by the legendary 300Tdi turbodiesel backed by a five-speed manual transmission and dual-range 4WD, it has received an extensive mechanical refresh, comprehensive maintenance, and carefully selected expedition upgrades. Although family travel plans have shifted toward a camper van, the owner says they "wouldn't think twice about driving it across the world right now"—a testament to the work that's been invested in making this Defender ready for serious adventure.
  • Built for Reliability: Purchased directly from the original owner with maintenance records dating back to new, this Defender was systematically refreshed with dependable long-distance travel in mind. The engine was previously refreshed at approximately 100,000 miles, while nearly every major mechanical system has since been serviced, rebuilt, or upgraded to create a trustworthy expedition vehicle rather than a cosmetic showpiece. 
  • Extensively Updated 300Tdi Powertrain: The legendary 300Tdi diesel has been upgraded with a hybrid turbo CHRA, new wastegate, larger intercooler, TerraFirma intercooler hoses, Black Box EMS, new injectors, new exhaust, Fourby EGT monitoring, a fully refreshed cooling system, new alternator, fresh valve adjustment, and comprehensive drivetrain servicing including differentials, transmission, and transfer case. 
  • Chassis Prepared for Remote Travel: An Old Man Emu suspension system, rebuilt swivel hubs, new wheel bearings, steering components, suspension bushings, fresh alignment, and Falken Wildpeak AT4W tires mounted on Black Wolf steel wheels provide a solid, confidence-inspiring foundation for everything from daily driving to extended backcountry travel. 
  • Purpose-Built Overland Equipment: Expedition upgrades include a Safari snorkel, Front Runner stainless auxiliary fuel tank, Front Runner stainless auxiliary water tank, Front Runner rear cargo drawer system, and a diesel-fired cabin heater, allowing the truck to comfortably support extended travel well beyond the pavement. 
  • Honest Ownership with Complete Records: Showing 203,540 miles (329,000 km), this Defender has been regularly driven, recently passed Colorado emissions, includes maintenance documentation dating back to new, and comes with numerous original factory parts. Cosmetic condition reflects nearly three decades of honest use, but the owner reports no significant rust or accident damage and rates both the interior and exterior at approximately 7/10.
The 300Tdi Defender has long earned its reputation as one of the world's premier expedition vehicles. Its mechanical simplicity, exceptional durability, impressive fuel economy, and worldwide parts availability continue to make it the platform of choice for travelers exploring remote destinations. What separates this Defender from many others currently on the market isn't simply the list of accessories—it's the amount of preventative maintenance and mechanical investment that's already been completed. Rather than spending money on cosmetic upgrades, the current owner focused on addressing the systems that matter most when you're hundreds of miles from the nearest repair shop. Cooling, fueling, steering, suspension, drivetrain, braking, charging, and countless wear items have all been thoughtfully addressed.

Equally appealing is its honesty. This isn't a freshly restored truck hiding decades of deferred maintenance beneath new paint. It's an enthusiast-owned Defender that's been driven regularly, continually improved, and prepared to do exactly what Land Rover originally designed it to do: travel confidently to places few vehicles can reach.

Powertrain
  •  2.5L 300Tdi turbodiesel inline-four 
  •  Five-speed manual transmission 
  •  Dual-range four-wheel drive 
  •  Hybrid turbo CHRA 
  •  New wastegate 
  •  New injectors 
  •  Black Box EMS 
  •  Larger intercooler 
  •  TerraFirma intercooler hoses 
  •  New exhaust 
  •  Fourby EGT gauge 
  •  Complete cooling system refresh 
  •  New water pump 
  •  New thermostat 
  •  New P-gasket 
  •  New vacuum pump 
  •  New oil separator 
  •  100-amp alternator 
  •  Valve adjustment with new valve cover gasket 
Suspension & Steering
  •  Old Man Emu Standard Duty suspension 
  •  Old Man Emu steering damper 
  •  Rebuilt swivel hubs 
  •  New wheel bearings 
  •  New steering drop arm 
  •  New tie rod ends 
  •  New panhard rod bushings 
  •  New radius arm bushings 
  •  New trailing arm bushings 
  •  Fresh alignment 
Brakes & Drivetrain
  •  New front and rear brake pads 
  •  New rear anti-squeal shims 
  •  Front and rear differential service 
  •  Transmission service 
  •  Transfer case service 
  •  Main tensioner replaced 
  •  Oil pan resealed 
  •  Galvanized differential fill and drain plugs 
Wheels & Tires
  •  Five Black Wolf steel wheels 
  •  Falken Wildpeak AT4W tires 
  •  255/85R16 
  •  Stainless ProLine wheel nuts 
  •  APEX quick-deflate valve stems 
Overland Equipment
  •  Safari 4x4 snorkel 
  •  Front Runner rear cargo drawer 
  •  Front Runner stainless auxiliary water tank 
  •  Front Runner stainless auxiliary fuel tank 
  •  VEVOR 12V 2KW diesel air heater 
Interior & Exterior
  •  County trim 
  •  Factory air conditioning (recently serviced and recharged) 
  •  Techno Cloth interior 
  •  Continental radio 
  •  Freshly steam-cleaned interior 
  •  Fresh roof paint 
  •  New fender flares 
  •  Paint-matched wing tops 
  •  Stainless door catches 
  •  Stainless hood hardware 
  •  Stainless shift knobs 
  •  New Alpine window seals 
  •  New sun visors 
  •  New mudflaps 
  •  MPH speedometer overlay 
Included with Sale
  •  Maintenance records dating back to new 
  •  Factory EGR system 
  •  Factory rear step 
  •  Factory side steps 
  •  Factory rear jump seats 
  •  Assorted factory spare parts 
Finding a Defender 110 is easy. Finding one that's been methodically prepared for dependable, real-world adventure is considerably harder. This 1998 County isn't presented as a flawless show truck, nor does it pretend to be one. Instead, it offers something many buyers value far more: documented ownership, thoughtful mechanical preparation, honest cosmetic condition, and the confidence that comes from knowing the expensive work has already been done.

For enthusiasts looking for a proven 300Tdi-powered Defender that's ready for cross-country road trips, backcountry exploration, or international overland travel, this Fort Collins-based example represents exactly the kind of truck that was built to be driven—not just admired.

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