Description
2000 Land Rover Defender 90 Td5 Heritage Edition
An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sought-after Defenders ever built: the Td5 Heritage Edition. One of just 113 examples produced, the Heritage Edition was conceived as a tribute to the earliest Series models, capturing the spirit of the original while benefitting from far more modern mechanical underpinnings. Offered here in superb condition with a remarkably well-documented history file.
Finished in Bronze Green - a colour exclusive to the Heritage Edition - and complemented by its original dark green leather interior, this example retains key Heritage features including body-coloured Freestyle alloy wheels, silver-painted exterior hinges, aluminium gear and transfer selector knobs, and the distinctive ivory gauges with aluminium bezels - small but significant details that give the Heritage its unmistakable identity.
With just 3 former keepers over 25 years, the vehicle has clearly been cherished. It is accompanied by a very extensive history file, including original early Land Rover dealer invoices, a period Heritage sales brochure, and MOT records spanning almost its entire life.
Mechanically, it presents particularly well. Works on file include (but are not limited to) a new cylinder head, head gasket, crankshaft pulley, tensioner, fan belt, viscous fan, and other typical Td5 longevity items - meaning the important and often costly jobs have already been dealt with. It has also been freshly serviced in readiness for its next custodian.
Showing 142,000 miles, the car has seen only light use in recent years - around 1,000 miles per annum over the past decade.
It has also benefitted from a recent full respray, presenting beautifully and honestly - straight panels, correct details, and exactly the right level of period charm without over-restoration.
A wonderful companion for shoot days, estate duties, point-to-points, or simply the pub run on a Sunday - and always welcome at any Land Rover gathering.
Quite simply, the best version of the most desirable original Defender, and a rare chance to acquire a Heritage Edition that is both properly sorted and ready to enjoy.