1998 Land Rover Defender 110 RHD V8

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Why It's Curated: This 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 is for sale in Knoxville, TN. What separates this example from the flood of Defenders entering the U.S. market is its documented history: maintained by South Africa's premier Land Rover specialist and subject to a meticulous 2014 restoration, it has covered only 6,000 miles since that work was completed -- with receipts to substantiate the claim. The 3.5L V8 is backed by the original 5-speed manual gearbox and LT230 dual-range transfer case, and this month a certified Rover technician completed an unusually thorough service -- new muffler, carburetors, water pump, coolant, battery, shocks, springs, swivel ball and seals, half shaft service, and master cylinder and clutch pedal assembly work. The Masai Safari roof rack, rooftop tent with ladder, hood-mounted second spare, gas bottle rack, shovel, skid plates, diamond plate sills and wings, and fold-up steps round out a capable, travel-ready build. This is for a buyer who wants a proven, documented Defender ready for serious use -- not a project.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1998
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 110
Drive: 4X4
Miles: 122,000
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 5
Engine: 3.5L V8
Exterior Color: Arctic White
Interior Color: Grey
State of Registration: TN
Vehicle Location: KNOXVILLE
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

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

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Drivetrain Modifications: No
Suspension Modifications: No
Wheel Size and Offset: 16" x 5.5"
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: 235/85R16
Type of Brakes: stock drum, just serviced

Exterior & Interior:
Masai Safari Roof Rack Rooftop Tent with Ladder, Gas Bottle Rack, Shovel Hood-Mounted 2nd Spare, Skid plates Diamond plate sills and wings Foldup steps
Interior Material: Cloth
Interior Modifications: No
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: Yes

Recent Maintenance:
New muffler, brakes, carburetors, battery, water pump and coolant, serviced master cylinders, clutch master cylinder, and pedal assembly performed by certified Rover technician this month. Maintained by South Africa’s premier Rover specialist and meticulously restored in 2014. 6K since restoration. Receipts are provided. New shocks, springs, swivel ball and seals and serviced half shafts.

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.