Engine & drivetrain
The powertrain and transmission are assessed for operation, condition and road use.
Current inventory · Original survivor
1999 Defender 90 Td5
Original character, carefully preserved and mechanically checked by River House.
- Engine
- Td5
- Transmission
- R380 5-speed
- Mileage
- 220,000 km
- Drive
- Left-hand drive
Price€27,000
The original survivorPreserve the story.
Preserve the story.
Check the mechanics.
An original survivor is not a cosmetic restoration. River House retains the existing paint, interior and age-earned character where their condition allows, while the mechanical side is checked thoroughly. It is a more accessible way into a properly assessed Defender without commissioning leather, a full repaint or a body-off rebuild.
Brakes & steering
Safety-critical mechanical systems are checked before the vehicle is presented.
Chassis & suspension
The structure, suspension and running gear are inspected without disguising age or originality.
Electrical & road check
Essential functions and real-world road behaviour complete the mechanical assessment.
Honest condition
What is original stays visible.
This Defender is presented as an unrestored survivor rather than made to resemble a new build. Its existing finish, cloth cabin and period equipment remain part of the vehicle.
ExteriorOslo Blue metallic, presented as an existing finish rather than a new cosmetic restoration.
InteriorOriginal-style cloth cabin and practical Defender controls remain in view.
PositioningA mechanically assessed, more accessible alternative to a full River House body-off programme.
Gallery.
9 official photographsVehicle dossier
Specification.
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender 90 Station Wagon
- Type
- Original survivor
- Build year
- 1999
- Mileage
- 220,000 km
- Engine
- Td5
- Gearbox
- R380 5-speed
- Colour
- Oslo Blue metallic
- Interior
- Cloth
- Drive
- Left-hand drive
- Availability
- Current inventory
- Price
- €27,000
From enquiry to handover
A clear next step.
Ask about this Defender and River House will provide the relevant vehicle information before the conversation moves forward.
- 01Start with the vehicle.
Tell us what you would like to know about this Defender.
- 02Review the details.
Discuss condition, documentation, viewing and the practical next steps.
- 03Plan the handover.
Agree the right route for inspection, collection or transport.
Speak with River House
