1980 Land Rover Defender

SUV

200tdi

Manual

Clear

Diesel

This is my Defender 110 offered for sale. It was legally imported by me using a properly licensed importation agent in 2012 from England where it was purchased from a private owner who had owned the vehicle since 2006. I am a car enthusiast and know that anyone considering a Defender should be the same. As such I’m including as much information as possible in this listing. I have also attached photos showing the vehicle thoroughly including areas needing attention. · Vehicle is an early 1987 (UK D-reg) Land Rover 110 five-door. It is right-hand drive, having been manufactured for the British market. · The VIN is SALLDHAV7BA293261. · As eBay does not recognize this VIN I had to list the model year as pre-1981. · The LR is legally titled and registered in Massachusetts as a 1987 Land Rover Defender. It has a clean, lien-free title in my name. · I have all of the importation documentation that is also in my name. · The mileage on the odometer represents the total miles on the vehicle since 1987 – it is not reflective of the upgraded drivetrain (see below). · Major points of note for the vehicle are as follows: o Drivetrain: § The engine is a Land Rover 200tdi 2.5L four-cylinder turbo-diesel. § The transmission is an LT77 5-speed gearbox. § A Kenlowe after-market fan has been fitted to aid with cooling. The fan is triggered via the thermostat and may also be manually activated using a switch in the cabin. § The engine does drip oil slightly as is the case with many of the 200 tdi and other LR engines of this period. I manage this by keeping the car parked over a pan in my garage – the specialists at Cityside advised that managing the oil level is a completely acceptable tactic. The oil “consumption” is well under a quart every 1500 miles. § The exhaust tailpipe is rusty and will need replacement soon – I have shown this in the photos also. There is no exhaust leak or rattle – it drives and performs normally. o Chassis: § The frame is in very good structural shape. It was steam-cleaned and Wax-oyled prior to shipment to the US. o Body: § The four passenger side doors all open/close and lock/unlock properly. § I have included photos of the underside of each door – the rear passenger doors have rusty bottom portions: the part directly facing the ground. The doors are structurally sound however. All four passenger doors have door cards in good shape. § The rear hatch door has a wooden panel in place of the door card, as shown. The bottom portion of this door is also rusted in the hidden portion. It does open and close and lock/unlock without issue. § The tubular side steps/rock sliders were custom built using 2” stainless steel pipe and then painted so they will not rust even if gouged. They are not damaged in any way however. o Brakes: § New brakes with discs all around (originally had drums at rear) were installed along with new brake lines etc. o Interior: § The front footwells do have surface corrosion, as shown in the photos. These are structurally sound however and are not rusted through. § The remaining floor areas (front flats, rear, and rear bay) are in good shape. § All seats have been re-upholstered with Exmoor Trim. The seats are the “high-back” style units which are very comfortable. § As you can see, there are two internal storage compartments (cubby boxes). Once is between the front seats and the other between the two rear seats. § There is one bench seat in the rearmost part of the cabin with two seat-belts installed. § Land Rover brand rubber mats are installed throughout the cabin including the rear area. § The rearmost sliding windows do not presently open. They are sealed shut but if needed the sliding function could be re-enabled by removing the sealant – I received the vehicle in this condition. I have not missed this feature and have not attempted to explore further. The windows do not leak. § The other four windows go up and down as normal and also do not leak. o Wheels & tires: § New Wolf style 16” steel rims installed in summer 2012 with new Hankook DynaPro 265/75-16L tires. · Since the Defender has been in my possession it has been professionally maintained by Land Rover specialists “Cityside Garage” in Holliston, MA. I have the written service records. · Other points to note for the 110: o New starter. o New Interstate battery and battery cut-off toggle switch to disconnect battery power when vehicle is not being driven for a number of days. o New power steering pump and related hoses. o All fuel injector lines replaced. o New clutch master and slave cylinders. o All fluids replaced: engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, transfer case oil, power steering fluid (obviously as pump was replaced),clutch fluid (also obviously), brake fluid. o All wheel hub seals were checked and lubricated with molybdenum grease. o The headlights and headlight housings were replaced with Hella Vision Plus lights to provide better illumination. o The vehicle does not have AC, as expected. The heat works both in terms of temperature control and directions (upper and lower vents). o As mentioned, the LR has power steering. There is also a steering damper installed which improves feel and guards against potential wheel lashing. · Accessories fitted/available with car: o Hella 500FF front spot-lamps on bull-bar activated via high-beam. o Rear work lamp activated via switch in the cabin. o New six-speaker stereo with JVC KD-R650 head unit with iPod/iPhone control and AUX port. o Front skidplate installed to protect the front underbody components from off-road hazards. · This is a very solid 110 that I am selling because I simply do not anticipate driving it sufficiently due to my upcoming planned move in the city of Boston, along with the premium in parking availability. · The vehicle drives very well – exactly as one would expect a Defender 110 with this drivetrain. It is not a speed demon, of course, but can readily maintain 75 mph on the highway. · The regular hi-range permanent 4WD works well as does the lo-range 4WD. The differential lock (center diff) works in both ranges also. · The right-hand-drive is surprisingly easy to get used to, as long as one has company at drive-through windows and uses a toll pass for tolls! · This can easily be driven every day as is or the paint and cosmetic areas can be restored to have a truly eye-catching “new” looking Defender. The Defender is available for viewing or a test drive in Quincy, Massachusetts. Please feel free to ask any questions – the reserve is quite low given the condition and rarity of the vehicle. Thank you for reading.