This one is different. This Defender 90 has had over 400 hours of professional labour and in excess of 28,000 spent on parts and labour, focusing on the things that actually matter long-term: chassis, structure, driving position, noise reduction, reliability and usability. This is not a cosmetic refresh. It's a deeply engineered build. ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN 2.5 200Tdi DIESEL ENGINE (12L prefix) Legendary 200Tdi unit - simple, mechanical, durable Known for torque, reliability and ease of maintenance Optimised diesel injection pin (Bosch VE pump) Improved low-down torque Better throttle response Sensibly set - not over-fuelled Fuel lift pump replaced Fuel filter replaced Oil filter replaced Expansion tank bleed hose replaced Fluids and consumables renewed Originally registered in 1986 and now running a 200Tdi diesel engine, a very common and respected Defender upgrade. THE BIG ONE - FULL GALVANISED CHASSIS Complete galvanised chassis Removes the single biggest Defender ownership risk No corrosion chasing No future welding bills Long-term structural peace of mind This alone puts it ahead of most Defenders currently for sale. BULKHEAD & STRUCTURE (DONE PROPERLY) Upgraded bulkhead solution Stronger and more space-efficient than factory Common Defender upgrade, not a bodge Bulkhead crossbar reinforcement fitted MOT passed in this configuration Solid rear structure Heavy-duty rear towing setup. DRIVING POSITION - A RARE, PROPER FIX Anyone who has driven a Defender knows the issue: offset pedals, cramped legs, awkward wheel position. This has been properly corrected. Exmoor Trim seating kit Brand new seat foam Exmoor Trim upholstery Seats lifted, moved left and set further back Corrects pedal alignment Creates rare additional legroom Huge improvement in comfort, especially on longer drives This is an expensive, rarely done modification - but once you've driven it, you understand why it matters. MECHANICAL WORK (PREVENTATIVE, NOT PATCHING) Suspension & Brakes All-terrain rear shock absorbers (x2) Terrafirma / Goodridge +2" extended braided brake hose kit New front brake pads Brake pad fitting kit New caliper retaining bolts Brake fluid refreshed Drivetrain & Hubs