1999 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 County

Location: Beaufort, South Carolina

Why It's Curated: This 1999 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 is for sale in Beaufort, SC. This County-spec Defender represents the pinnacle of Land Rover's iconic utility vehicle evolution, featuring the advanced TD5 turbodiesel engine—BMW's sophisticated 5-cylinder powerplant that marked a significant leap forward from earlier TDi units. As a right-hand drive example with proper US importation documentation and matching numbers verification, it offers authentic British heritage rarely found stateside. The recent comprehensive maintenance including all drivetrain fluids, new rear crossmember, windscreen, and muffler demonstrates proper care, while upgrades like OEM Exmoor seats, remote locking, and electric windows add modern convenience without compromising authenticity. With its center differential lock and robust mechanicals, this TD5 delivers the legendary Defender capability that made these vehicles indispensable worldwide.

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Model History: The 1999 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Britain's most iconic off-road vehicle, marking the transition from agricultural utility to refined capability without sacrificing the model's legendary ruggedness. Introduced in 1998, the TD5 engine—a sophisticated BMW-developed 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder diesel—delivered 122 horsepower and represented a quantum leap over the previous 300 TDi unit. This powerplant featured electronic fuel injection, intercooling, and advanced engine management systems that dramatically improved drivability, fuel economy, and emissions compliance while maintaining the torque characteristics essential for serious off-road work. The County specification elevated the Defender's interior appointments with improved seating, trim materials, and convenience features, positioning it as a premium variant capable of daily driving comfort. By 1999, the TD5-powered Defender had established itself as the benchmark for utilitarian 4x4 capability, competing favorably against Toyota's Land Cruiser 70 Series and Mercedes G-Class while offering superior parts availability and service network reach. The 90's compact wheelbase provided exceptional maneuverability and approach angles, making it the preferred choice for serious expeditioners and agricultural users worldwide. This generation's galvanized chassis construction and refined coil-spring suspension system addressed earlier corrosion concerns while maintaining the live-axle simplicity that made field repairs possible anywhere. Today, these TD5 Defenders represent the sweet spot of modern reliability and classic Land Rover character, particularly desirable as the final generation before electronic complexity fundamentally altered the model's essential nature.

Vehicle Details:
Year: 1999
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90 TD5
Trim: County
Drive: 4 x 4
Miles: 139,500
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual (3 pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 5
Engine: 5cyl turbo diesel, 122HP, developed by BMW and introduced in 1998
Exterior Color: Limited Edition metallic flake 'Kingfisher Blue
Interior Color: Black
State of Registration: SC
Vehicle Location: Beaufort
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:

Locking Differentials: Center Locking Differential
Wheel Size and Offset: Tubeless ANRS307 7Jx16x33.0AH2
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: General Grabber ATV Tubeless radial LT265/75R16 123/120

Exterior & Interior:  

Working Heat: Yes 
Working Air Conditioning: No

Other Notable Features or Functions:
Cupholders and electric windows!
Right Hand Drive. Fully inspected by Customs at point of entry to the USA that confirms matching numbers of chassis, engine and paperwork.

Recent Maintenance:
Engine oil, gearbox, transfer gearbox, front and rear differential - all oils changed in the last hundred miles. New rear cross member, windscreen, muffler. Newer OEM 'Exmoor' seats Remote locking.