Model History

The first Land Rover 110 (or One Ten) rolled off the line in 1983, followed one year later by the 90 (Ninety). It was the successor to the popular Series run (I, II, III). The biggest improvement was roll-up windows versus sliding glass panels so the bar was pretty low to begin with. The actual “Defender” moniker wasn’t used for another 7 years, when in 1991 Land Rover added the ‘Defender’ name to distinguish it from the incoming Discovery.

The first Land Rover 110 (or One Ten) rolled off the line in 1983, followed one year later by the 90 (Ninety). It was the successor to the popular Series run (I, II, III). The biggest improvement was roll-up windows versus sliding glass panels so the bar was pretty low to begin with. The actual “Defender” moniker wasn’t used for another 7 years, when in 1991 Land Rover added the ‘Defender’ name to distinguish it from the incoming Discovery.

Car History

Today we present to you a rest of world right-hand drive 1992 Land Rover Defender 90 that recently underwent a full restoration here in the United States, and thankfully in the best color of all…original Arles Blue. Showing only 80k miles on the odometer, power comes from a reconditioned 2.5L tdi200 turbo diesel mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. First seen in 1990, the tdi200 is the most desirable and modern engine allowed when importing Rovers in the US currently. We have another year before we see the 300tdi. The seller, owner of a large British specialty car dealer/restoration shop in NJ, acquired this vehicle about a year ago and then began the long restoration process.

Financial and shipping assistance is available. We also offer our Buying Assistance program to help facilitate the transaction between buyer and seller. If you would like to have this Defender inspected, Second Daily will cover up to $200 on a pre-purchase inspection if you go on to purchase the vehicle. So bid and buy and inspect with confidence.

Exterior

The included Heritage Certificate from Land Rover denotes the original color as Arles Blue with a July 1992 build date. The body has been restored, fitted with new panels as needed, as well as new front doors, and new Arles paint applied. Five-bar powder coated checker plating was added, so you can stand on the fender and hood and take great pictures of yourself pondering over a vast landscape (actually, please don’t do that…it’s been overplayed way too much…but for those of you searching for a legit truck that you can climb up on and load all sorts of gear up top in the new Masai ladder rack, rest assured your new paint will be protected). A 12k lb winch is tucked nicely up front in the Mantec bumper, and just below it is a new steering guard protection plate.

Underneath

The underside shows new suspension and steering components including shocks/springs, steering arms and tie rods, panhard bar, and stainless brake hoses. New heavy duty rock slider bars and an exhaust system were also fitted, as were new BFG Mud-Terrain tires.

Interior

Inside, the “newness” continues…full Raptor lining was applied throughout and then Dynamat soundproofing was added. A new rubber mat set was added to the front and rear cargo area. The headliner was upgraded to a suede insert and interior lighting is throughout. The upper dash was trimmed in leather and a center locking cubby separates driver from passenger. Rear jump seats are found in the rear cargo area for extra passengers. All new seat belts were added, as was new weather stripping, seals and sliding rear side windows. The rear bulkhead has been modified to allow for better seat adjustment giving improved room and comfort.

Engine / Maintenance

The 200tdi diesel was reconditioned including new timing and accessory drive belts. The cooling system was fitted with a new radiator, a new AllySport turbo intercooler with silicone hoses, and an improved Revotec electric cooling fan. A new exhaust system was fitted, as was a new fuel tank with alloy skid plate for protection.

Inspections

Second Daily will cover the cost of a pre-purchase inspection up to $200 if you purchase this vehicle. That means in plain language…if you order a PPI and then go on to buy this car through Second Daily auctions, we will reimburse that cost up to $200. We have had customers use Inspect-X and LemonSquad if you need a recommendation. So bid with confidence.

Bidding at Second Daily

Second Daily is an online curated auction house for specialty vehicles like you see here. Auctions run 24/7 and are 100% online. A reserve price has been set, so you must meet the reserve price with your bid in order to win the auction. If your bid is below the reserve, you may continue to bid until you hit the reserve price. The estimated value of the vehicle will give you an estimated indication of where the reserve price sits.

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 is available 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.