1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Base Sport Utility 2-door 4.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:88593 Color: White /
Gray

Location:

Lebanon, New Jersey, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Engine:4.0L 3950CC V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Sport Utility
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): SALDV3243VA120423
Year: 1997
Mileage: 88,593
Make: Land Rover
Exterior Color: White
Model: Defender 90
Interior Color: Gray
Trim: Base Sport Utility 2-Door
Drive Type: 4WD
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive
Number of Cylinders: 8
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Power Options: Air Conditioning

I am the second owner of this Defender. I spoke to the previous owner who was a Dentist in Austin, TX prior to purchasing the vehicle about 9 years ago. He purchased it new from Gunn Land Rover in San Antonio, TX. I have the original window sticker, books and leather packet that comes with the new paperwork. The original owner put most of the miles on the car driving to and from work. The reason I purchased this Defender is because it was completely rust free and was not subject to harsh treatment, beach use, road salt or adolescent drivers. I had it shipped directly to East Coast Rovers in Maine to fix anything that was wrong. They did the following. Install dual Optimum batteries, and a battery disconnect switch. Replaced all hinges (door, rear door, hood) with upgraded stainless steel hinges. Replaced the oil cooler hose with an upgraded braided stainless steel line so that my new Defender would not fall victim to the engine fire that so commonly occur with the NAS Defenders. The other problem that they corrected is the constantly flooding and shorting rear tail lights that I had them replace with LED sealed units so no more issues there. While it was there, I thought it was a good idea to replace the starter, Alternator, and idler pulley which is a wise preventative maintenance item given the cost of a breakdown. I also had all fluids flushed and changed and replaced with synthetic lubricants, rust inhibited coolant, DOT brake fluid. The serpentine belt was changed along with new hoses. They also installed HELLA headlights which upgraded the stock lights and installed a bull bar with additional two fog lamps. I had both knuckle seals replaced, although they were not leaking it is a wear item on the Land Rovers and they eventually do leak. I also approved them installing the Brembo slotted disc brakes for improved breaking. They finished it off with a full set of heavy Defender floor mats and cargo area mats. The vehicle better than new when they were done (at almost the cost of what a new one I might add!)

One thing that ECR could not fix was the intermittent flashing of the odometer. The LCD would pixilate in odd forms. This problem is very common with the Defenders and when I took it for NJ inspection the moron who inspector mistook the 8 for a 2 and recorded it as 25,000 instead of 85,000. I found a company in California who fixes the transistor and since then it has performed flawlessly.

In March of 2012 I sent the front and rear bumpers, exterior roll cage out for powder coat. The original paint kept fading quite easily and chalked now matter what you did to protect them.

In June 2013 I installed new muffler, tailpipe and a full set of Michelin LTX tires for a quiet and smooth ride, you would not believe the difference!

I am very meticulous about maintaining a high standard of mechanical and cosmetic quality. In summary, this vehicle is ready to drive cross country with no issues. At the time I purchased this vehicle my kids were small and loved to ride in the back with the buddies, now they are grown without them, the car sits in the garage under a cover.

call (908) 892-0768 for questions.

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