The seller of this left-hand drive 1996 Land ver Defender 90 TDI 300 4×4 reports buying it in 2022 from a seller who imported it from . He says the original soft top was replaced with a removable hard top. The vehicle’s exterior and interior appear in good overall condition in the provided photos, which show new front seats (still covered in plastic), rear jump seats, and an aftermarket console with a stereo head unit. Factory air conditioning and aftermarket power steering and power windows enhance comfort in this rugged off-roader. ide from the turbodiesel four-cylinder engine, this 1996 Land ver Defender 90 TDI 300 was functionally similar to the gas version officially imported to the U.S. in that period. The turbodiesel engine is understood to be a robust powerplant and was prevalent in other markets.
- The 2.5-liter turbodiesel OHV inline-four was rated at 111 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of peak torque at 1,800 rpm, and is said to start and run well, with no reported excess diesel smoke, nor any leaks or weeps.
- The vehicle is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission and full-time four-wheel drive with a dual-range transfer case.
- The seller reports no observed rust on the vehicle and says glass and seals are in good condition, with no leaks.
- All gauges are said to be functioning properly.
- The 265/75R16 Discoverer A/T tires are indicated as new from 2022, including the spare, but DOT date codes could not be seen to verify their age.
- A removable hard top is fitted to the Land ver.
- There is a small dent in the driver’s door.
- The aftermarket power windows are said to operate a bit slowly.
- This Land ver Defender 90 TDI 300 has the high-torque turbodiesel engine, five-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel drive.
- The green paint appears in good condition overall.
- The seats and carpeting are said to be as new.
- eful modifications include a winch, rear pintle hitch, air intake snorkel, aftermarket power windows and door locks, and Bluetooth-capable stereo head unit.
- The seller says the previous owner in had the vehicle maintained by a certified Land ver mechanic.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Tennessee title in his name. This dark green 1996 Land ver Defender 90 TDI 300 4×4 put on most of its miles in before being imported to the U.S. in 2022. It is said to have been well cared for and is described as ready to hit the road and trail.