This 1999 Defender 90 is finished in rare Land Rover Rioja red with a gloss black roof and black alloy wheels. The Rioja red looks stunning in the sunshine and the black accents make for a stylish combination. It’s not just the color that make this a rare and unique Defender, it’s also a rare example with a Td5 engine under the hood. This is a much anticipated and highly sought after Defender 90 factory-built with a Td5 engine. These Td5 Defenders are only just new to market now being 25+ years old and eligible for importation. It boasts impressive performance and power with 122 bhp and 221 lb-ft torque. It has been one of Land Rover’s best performing diesel engines so far, with serious torque at low revs, smooth and offering relatively quiet high-speed driving, with acceleration matching modern traffic, reliable electronics, with super-high mileage not being an issue with internal wear being negligible and with plenty of tuning options and upgrades available. It has a Stage 1 ECU remap/tune for some extra zoom zoom. Factory built with the highly tunable and desirable five-cylinder 2.5-litre Td5 turbo diesel engine and R380 5-speed manual transmission. The engine runs properly and shifts correctly, and it permits excellent highway cruising, acceleration and low-speed crawling with equal success. It has 153k miles and runs and drives superbly well. There’s an authenticity to this one, right down to the right-hand drive layout that makes this a true British icon.

Exterior upgrades that are both aesthetically and functionally appealing include modern LED lights, LED Headlights, updated PUMA hood, black alloy wheels, sidestep/bars and an elegant crossbar steering wheel. It has well-presented fundamentals, including Exmoor trim interior carpeting throughout, tidy Exmoor trim heated front seats, center cubby box, cup holders and a pair of rear forward-facing seats in the cargo area, which all make for lovely additions on such an iconic classic. All the lights, heater, wipers, and radio work, as they should. Updated factory digital gauges cover the basics and the controls with the lever to engage the diff lock, 2-speed transfer case low/high range drive sure-footedness sits within very easy reach of the driver inside the cabin. The chassis, bulkhead and doorframes all show in very good condition. Equipped with power steering, TD5 power, and disc brakes all round reminds you that go-anywhere also means being easy to drive and more importantly, enjoyable when you’re sat cruising behind the wheel. Overall, it’s a very stylish and classic TD5 Defender 90, ready to conquer new horizons, delivering an unforgettable driving experience every time you hit the road or trails.

Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90
Year: 1999
Engine: TD5 – 2.5lt
Mileage: 153,640
Top Speed: 80+- mph appx* (*Trade sources)
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual – R380 gearbox
Fuel Type: Diesel
Exterior color: Red
Interior color: Black

Permanent four-wheel drive
Two-speed High/Low transfer gearbox and a lockable center differential
Power steering
Disc brakes front and rear
PUMA Hood
LED lights – Brake, side & indicator lights
LED Headlights
Heated front seats
Exmoor Trim carpet interior
Kenwood radio/Bluetooth/AUX audio player
Chequer plate lower sills
Land Rover 16” Boost alloy wheels – x5
Continental cross contact all terrain tires 235/85/16 – x5
Vintage Lode Lane crossbar steering wheel
Fire and Ice side bars/steps
Two rear forward facing seats (lock & fold rear seats)
Foldable rear step
Frond steering guard
Stage 1 ECU remap/tune

Recent Maintenance:
Oil, oil filter, oil rotor filter, fuel filter, & air filter replaced
Alive Defender Td5 silicone boost hose kit
Stage 1 ECU remap/tune
Injector wiring harness replaced
Valve cover gasket

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