10th Dec, 2025 10:00

December Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 122
 

122

1996 LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI

Sold for £10,500
Estimated at £11,000 - £13,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Insurance Category: CATEGORY C
Make: LAND ROVER
Model: 90 DEFENDER TDI
Registration: P398 SUM
Engine Size (cc): 2495
Transmission: Manual Diesel
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Date First Registered: 30/08/1996
MOT Expiry Date: 27/11/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes audio instructional manuals, insurance documents, MOT certificates, DVLA correspondence, old new keeper slip, and numerous invoices.

Recorded against Recorded on VCAR Description Date
VRM and VIN Category C Insurance Loss. Vehicle Extensively Damaged But Repairable -Insurer Decided Not To Repair LAND ROVER 90 DEFEND 22/03/2006
VRM and VIN VIC PASS: This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA. The V5 will state "substantially repaired and/or accident damaged: identity checked on 04/06/2007" VIC PASS 04/06/2007

The vendor has provided the following:

  • This Defender gets admiring looks wherever she goes
  • Stunning head turner
  • Renovated exterior respray, mechanical and suspension overhaul
  • Loads of new parts too many to list Iconic Defender 4WD pick up
  • This recently restored 90 TDI has all the extras required for a full on off road adventure
  • The car has had an extensive restoration, completed by the chair of a Land Rover club, the attention to detail is second to none and some nice extras have been added
  • There is paperwork with the vehicle and the MOT is valid until November 26
  • A folder of receipts detailing parts fitted and supplied available
  • MOTs are present along with an extensive list by the previous owner parts bought for the vehicle restoration
  • Before the car was rebuilt it had a slight accident
  • Insurers estimated of repair exceeding the value of the vehicle, so salvaged by local LR enthusiasts and since then it has had a full restoration as the text details
  • Original interior with funky car seat covers Wooden steering wheel Alloy gear knobs
  • The interior of the Defender is believed to be original, with its basic design inside it has worn well and only area of note is that the drivers seat cover would ideally need replacing, or fixing as the bolster has a crease in it
  • The passenger seat also has a small tear in the base
  • New surf blue seat covers fitted
  • The car, due to its overall build quality has held up very well, dashboard and instruments are clean, all switches and with gears are operational
  • A Kenwood digital radio/CD unit is fitted
  • The door cards are in a good condition and floor areas are clean and easy to maintain
  • The vehicle is fitted with extra security, this includes Yale locks, a battery isolator and a hidden micro switch to cut the fuel pump off
  • Full respray, New tyres, Off Trek snorkel
  • New in 2024 Transfer box, front diff, drive shafts, and prop plus recent front hub rebuild
  • Undersealed
  • The exterior had a full professional respray.

 

Insurance Category: CATEGORY C
Make: LAND ROVER
Model: 90 DEFENDER TDI
Registration: P398 SUM
Engine Size (cc): 2495
Transmission: Manual Diesel
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Date First Registered: 30/08/1996
MOT Expiry Date: 27/11/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes audio instructional manuals, insurance documents, MOT certificates, DVLA correspondence, old new keeper slip, and numerous invoices.

Recorded against Recorded on VCAR Description Date
VRM and VIN Category C Insurance Loss. Vehicle Extensively Damaged But Repairable -Insurer Decided Not To Repair LAND ROVER 90 DEFEND 22/03/2006
VRM and VIN VIC PASS: This vehicle has had an identity check carried out by VOSA. The V5 will state "substantially repaired and/or accident damaged: identity checked on 04/06/2007" VIC PASS 04/06/2007

The vendor has provided the following:

  • This Defender gets admiring looks wherever she goes
  • Stunning head turner
  • Renovated exterior respray, mechanical and suspension overhaul
  • Loads of new parts too many to list Iconic Defender 4WD pick up
  • This recently restored 90 TDI has all the extras required for a full on off road adventure
  • The car has had an extensive restoration, completed by the chair of a Land Rover club, the attention to detail is second to none and some nice extras have been added
  • There is paperwork with the vehicle and the MOT is valid until November 26
  • A folder of receipts detailing parts fitted and supplied available
  • MOTs are present along with an extensive list by the previous owner parts bought for the vehicle restoration
  • Before the car was rebuilt it had a slight accident
  • Insurers estimated of repair exceeding the value of the vehicle, so salvaged by local LR enthusiasts and since then it has had a full restoration as the text details
  • Original interior with funky car seat covers Wooden steering wheel Alloy gear knobs
  • The interior of the Defender is believed to be original, with its basic design inside it has worn well and only area of note is that the drivers seat cover would ideally need replacing, or fixing as the bolster has a crease in it
  • The passenger seat also has a small tear in the base
  • New surf blue seat covers fitted
  • The car, due to its overall build quality has held up very well, dashboard and instruments are clean, all switches and with gears are operational
  • A Kenwood digital radio/CD unit is fitted
  • The door cards are in a good condition and floor areas are clean and easy to maintain
  • The vehicle is fitted with extra security, this includes Yale locks, a battery isolator and a hidden micro switch to cut the fuel pump off
  • Full respray, New tyres, Off Trek snorkel
  • New in 2024 Transfer box, front diff, drive shafts, and prop plus recent front hub rebuild
  • Undersealed
  • The exterior had a full professional respray.

Auction: December Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 10th Dec, 2025

Welcome to our December Christmas Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Saturday 6 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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