1996 Land Rover Defender 90

For Sale: 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 – Restored & Upgraded

This 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Diesel Manual RHD has undergone a full restoration with extensive upgrades, keeping the classic Defender toughness with modern reliability. Built for adventure, this Defender is ready for anything—whether you're tackling off-road trails or cruising through the city.

Drivetrain & Performance:
- 2.5L 300Tdi Turbo Diesel, fully serviced
- 5-speed manual R380 transmission
- 4x4 with high/low transfer case
- Solid axles with coil springs
- ARB locking differentials for enhanced traction
- New clutch master and slave cylinder
- New engine main seal and cam belt
- New water pump and gasket
- New vacuum pump
- New manifold gasket
- New radiator and hoses
- New oil pump housing gasket
- New thermostat and expansion bottle
- New Welch plugs
- Injector pump cleaned and calibrated
- Larger intercooler for improved airflow
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- New PAS (power-assisted steering) box and pump
- New electric fan
- ECU remap and fuel pump tuning for better torque

Chassis & Suspension:
- Chassis stripped down and repainted
- 2” lift kit with upgraded Bilstein shocks
- Heavy-duty springs and polyurethane bushings
- Firewall removed, sandblasted, repaired, and resealed
- New hub seals and lock nuts
- All wheel bearings removed, cleaned, lubed, and refitted
- New swivel ball seals and serviced CV joints
- New pinion seal shaft and flange
- New transmission seals and rear main transmission seal
- New sump pump
- New U-Joints on propeller shaft
- New radius arm bushes and rubbers
- New A-frame ball joint and bushes
- New rear track rod bushes and mountings
- New drop arm assembly
- New stabilizer rubbers and bushes
- Stripped, inspected, resealed, and refitted differentials
- New coils with Monroe shocks
- 4-wheel alignment completed
- New front disc brakes, pads, and calipers
- New rear disc brakes, pads, and calipers

Exterior:
- Seal Gray exterior
- New wraparound front bumper with bull bar
- New adventure-style Land Rover grille
- New rock sliders
- New skid plate
- New fender plates (modern style)
- New wheel arches
- 16-inch Black Sawtooth rims with new lug nuts and center caps
- New 265/75 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires
- Full size spare mounted on rear gate
- New rear ladder
- New mirror arms
- New weather stripping throughout
- New windshield and seal
- New wiper blades front/back
- New door striker spacers
- Fuel tank removed, cleaned, repaired, and refitted
- New slimline expedition roof rack
- Snorkel kit for water crossings
- Tow hitch on rear
- Mud flaps

Lighting & Electrical:
- New LED lights all around
- Truck is pre-wired for spotlights
- New bluetooth radio and speakers
- New upgraded air conditioning unit
- Little Black Box engine management system

Interior:
- Fully reupholstered black leather interior with diamond stitching
- New Discovery front seats
- 4 Rear drop seats reupholstered with new mounts and lap belts
- Powder-coated seat frames
- A/c and heat/defrost
- Manual sunroof
- Reupholstered fifth door panel and side panels
- New leather steering wheel
- New bottom door seals (front)
- New pedal rubbers
- New floor mats
- Dash panels resprayed in black
- Dash top and bottom sections recovered in vinyl
- New center console cover
- Extra sound insulation throughout the cabin
- Electric windows installed
- Alpine windows

This 1996 Defender 90 is better than new and now offered for sale by V Fine Motorcars in Austin, TX. Imported by US Defenders, it now holds a clean Texas title. With every major mechanical component refreshed, upgraded, or replaced, this Defender is built to handle any terrain while providing modern comforts and rugged reliability. It's perfect for a weekend overlander ready for adventure, a daily driver with character and a unique presence, or an investment-grade classic appreciating in value. Contact us today!