1985 Land Rover Defender 110 Pickup

Location: Graham, Washington

Why It's Curated: This 1985 Land Rover Defender 110 is for sale in Graham, WA. The Defender 110 needs little introduction -- as one of the most capable and culturally significant 4x4s ever produced, a well-sorted example in black over black leather commands attention on its own merits. This truck runs the 300 Tdi diesel, Land Rover's most refined iteration of the turbodiesel four-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual. The suspension has been lifted and updated with revised shock towers and spring locators, and the truck rides on 16x8 Rover alloys with spacers wrapped in 265/75R16 mud-terrain tires -- a functional, period-appropriate setup. Performance disc brakes up front replace the stock drums. The black exterior is the result of a multi-panel repaint across sourced body panels, giving it a cohesive, blacked-out appearance. Heated leather front seats add a measure of comfort rarely found in working Defenders. The odometer shows 100,000 miles, unverified. A new rear bumper with pre-welded frame horns is included -- a practical acknowledgment of the known rust in the existing rear frame horns. Best suited to an enthusiast buyer comfortable with an ongoing project.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1985
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 110
Drive: All Wheel Drive
Miles: 100,000
Mileage Verification: True Miles Unknown
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 5
Engine: 300 Tdi
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
State of Registration: Washington
Vehicle Location: Graham, Washington
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Engine & Transmission:
Engine Modifications: No
Transmission Modifications: No

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Drivetrain Modifications: No
Suspension Modifications: Yes
Lift, shocks, shock towers,spring locators.
Wheel Size and Offset: 16x8 with spacers
Wheel Brand and Model: Rover alloys
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: 265/75R16 MT
Type of Brakes: Performance disc front, drum rear

Exterior & Interior:
Many panels from different trucks all painted in black exterior and door jambs
Heated leather front seats, non heated leather rear seats
Interior Material: Leather
Interior Modifications: No
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: No

Other Notable Features or Functions:
Includes new rear bumper with frame horns pre welded

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
Speedometer in op, warning lights in op. Rust in rear frame horns.

Model History: The Land Rover 110 debuted in 1983 as Land Rover's comprehensive modernization of the aging Series III, featuring a taller one-piece windscreen and forward-mounted grille accommodating the Rover V8 engine. Arriving mid-cycle in 1985, the 127-inch wheelbase variant—initially marketed as the 110 crew cab before adoption of the 127 designation—served commercial and special-purpose conversion markets. The generation introduced permanent four-wheel drive, coil springs, diesel engine options, and significantly improved cabin comfort compared to its predecessor. In 1991, the 110 and 90 received official Defender branding, though the 127 retained generic Land Rover badging. This 33-year production run—among history's longest single-generation vehicles—established the Defender as the modern utilitarian standard.