I just bought a used Defender - Buyers guide and tips how to buy an old Defender - Part 1

I just bought my fourth Land Rover Defender. I have had three Defenders before but sadly I sold them all. But now I've just bought an old used 97 Defender Tdi 90. I take a look at different Defender types and share my buying experience and show you inside and out. See what I got for my money and what I looked at.
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Chapters
0:00 Defender buyers guide Introduction
0:42 Land Rover Defender history types and models 1985 to 2016
3:15 The new Defender that I bought
4:39 1997 Defender 90 Tdi outside walk around
5:13 Looking at the Land Rover Tdi engine
6:00 Looking underneath the Defender at the chassis front axle and steering
6:35 Condition of Defender dash console
6:49 What to expect in the front cab of a used Defender seats, aircon dashboard, gear lever
9:18 Condition of used headlining in Defender 90
9:33 Rear interior condition of used Defender 90 with craked rear door
10:15 Interior door panels condition
10:36 Surprises you find in an old used Defender 90
11:32 Defender buyers guide tips and conclusion

[@pcpchantler870]

Not a bad video but some of the most important big issues with a used Defender are totally overlooked here. Rust. Lift the floormats and inspect right up to the pedals. Check the bottom of the doorframes. Check chassis fronts underneath where the bumper mounts remove and discard the devils rectangular rubber plugs that may still be there. Dig / hose out the mud that will be in there.

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thanks for the feedback and your comments. You are quite right about the rust, I have included some of this in the write up, link in the description. In SA rust is a problem only in the coastal areas . Vehicles that remain inland can survive with no rust issues at all. This vehicle I bought has no rust.

[@kevinreeves6875]

What a beautiful landie and great value it's in lovely condition

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thanks Kevin I also thought it looks good especially considering it’s around 25 years old

[@philparr2724]

As of april 2022 I have bought another , its a TD5 110, called Lord Vander Vader (its jet black) so I now have 3, not interested in the yank stuff or the fake jeeps ( ist what FJ is on a Toyota)

[@TheOverlandLegend]

@@philparr2724 That sounds great Phil, thanks for sharing. May there be many more

[@aldrinchannel9794]

Thanks for your demo of 300Tdi engine

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thanks for watching glad you found it useful

[@philparr2724]

Nice looking truck, also a serial buyer , just acquired a 110 TD5 van to convert to a full camper

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thanks Phil, appreciate you watching. Camper conversions are my favorite good luck.

[@leekegs]

You have the limited ones with the BMW 2.8 petrol. Nice video. I personally have a tuned TD5 and have done 50K with no issues. The last true Land Rover with an engine only used in Land Rovers

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Thanks for the feedback. TD5 really has proven to be a legend

[@tupaicindjeke275]

Recently bought a 2nd hand 2012 2.2 Puma. Had overheating issues after driving it a mere 300 kms😂. Was so disappointed. Anyhow its my first landy.... I will enjoy it....

[@TheOverlandLegend]

That is bad luck. But it’s still a great vehicle that being one of the last made

[@xdmooo]

What happened to your D90

[@TheOverlandLegend]

If you are referring to this one then I am busy giving it a makeover, there is one video out on it so far kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3vXo4CQfNuYf5I

[@xdmooo]

@@TheOverlandLegend thank you

[@angelmunoz3462]

You said you paid 170 thousand?😳

[@TheOverlandLegend]

Correct about $10 000