1992 Land Rover Defender 110 200tdi RHD – Arles Blue

Model History

The iconic Defender was made by Land Rover from 1983 – 2016. The “Defender” moniker, though, didn’t actually come into view until 1991, when Land Rover needed to distinguish it from the incoming Discovery. In the U.S. however, we did not have the pleasure of such vehicles until 1993. Land Rover of North America approved the importation of 500 Defender 110’s for the 1993 model year, all numbered and badged on the right rear. Following that ’93 run, in 1994 the 2-door Defender 90 version rolled ashore.  Less than 7000 Defender 90’s were imported into North America in 1994 – 1997 and became known as the NAS ‘North American Spec’ (also numbered on rear badges) trucks.

NAS Defenders had to meet specific US EPA guidelines so some differences do exist between same model year ROW (rest of world) and NAS Defenders. The One Ten (110) represents the 110″ wheelbase length. The earlier ROW trucks differ from the later NAS examples mostly in engine and drivetrain components and lack of an internal roll cage. Very little changed in the 10 years prior to seeing them stateside. In fact, very little changed at all, ever.

Car History

Second Daily is proud to offer this 1992 Land Rover Defender 110 in Arles Blue, showing approximately 158k miles. The current seller has owned the vehicle for 5 years, and it was recently imported in 2019 when he returned from the UK. Seller states the vehicle has been garage kept the entire time and driven on the weekends with infrequent weekend trips travelling up to 5 hours at a time. No accidents were reported under his ownership. It ships from Virginia with a clean clear VA title in the seller’s name.

If you would like to have this vehicle inspected, Second Daily will cover up to $200 on a pre-purchase inspection if you go on to purchase this D110.

The VIN decodes as the following:

Exterior

The seller reports the exterior to be in great shape. A few notable small minor dings but overall, the body wears well for its age. The seller did have the vehicle painted under his ownership. A new bulkhead was installed in 2018, front doors were repaired and the second row are new, in addition to new rear quarter panels/cappings, door hinges and a windshield. The seller reports the chassis and rear crossmember to be in good condition with a previous patch.

The frame was previously noted to have some surface rusting and former waxoyl treatment, which some peeling can be seen now. It is reported to have no current holes or corrosion.

Interior

The interior presents quite well. The seller replaced both battery and tool boxes and had the interior painted. Later model seats were added to the front, and the second row retain their originality. The dash has some minor blemishes, but otherwise looks to be in fine condition. The headliner is intact, and rear seating accomodates a few more passengers. Some spots of surface rusting can be seen in a few areas inside, but the seller reports it all to be very solid.

Maintenance

• Regular service completed and replaced the timing belt, water pump, radiator and steering pump
• Installed poly bushings in 2018, added a steering guard, bull bar, rock sliders, cubby box
• Front Exmoor trim carpet
• Swing away spare tire carrier added
• New halogen headlights and LED lights
• Installed a slick shift for smoother gear changes,
• Replaced spring clutch pedal with a duel spring setup
• Replaced rear sliding windows.

Known Issues

Seller notes the vehicle needs a rear flange seal and he is scheduling to have that replaced.

A startup and drive video:

Final Thoughts

This D110 reportedly starts easily and drives / shifts very smoothly with no issues. Long 5 hour trips to beach were made without hesitation. Anyone looking for a good starter entry 110 that won’t break the bank would enjoy this one. Embrace the right hand drive (or convert it if needed, you’ll have enough left over in your savings account). It is titled, tagged and 100% legal in the US. Inspections are welcomed and encouraged for any serious buyers. We know what buying a 30 year old Land Rover online looks like, first hand. So with that, if you order an inspection on this truck and ultimately purchase it, Second Daily will credit you for the cost of inspection up to $200.

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Disclaimer: We do our best to represent the vehicle from the information provided but this should not be implied as an inspection. Second Daily is not the owner of the vehicle and therefore we recommend as with any online vehicle purchase, as a potential buyer you should either arrange to visit it in person for a personal inspection, or hire a professional service to conduct a pre-purchase inspection. The full VIN number can be provided upon request, as potential buyers, you can perform your due diligence to determine if this vehicle meets your standards. Second Daily is not liable for the condition or contents of the vehicle. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more information.