2013 Land Rover Defender 90

The enthusiasts are going to go absolutely mad for this one, I already know it.

These Defender 90 Single-Cabs were special-order vehicles back in the day, which means they were exceptionally rare from the moment they left the showroom floor. At the time of writing this, there are only two available for sale in the entire country, and I'll happily say it... this one is by far the cleaner example. It isn't even close. We genuinely have something special sitting in our showroom.

This is the kind of vehicle you buy because you understand what it is. It isn't about chasing the latest technology or the biggest screens. It's about owning a piece of Land Rover history. The people who get it don't need convincing. They already know exactly how difficult these are to find, especially in this sort of condition.

You get everything that made the Defender legendary. The unstoppable off-road capability, the incredible 3,500kg towing capacity, the heavy-duty chassis and that unmistakable driving experience that simply hasn't been replicated since. Then you add the practicality of the load bin, making this one of the most versatile Defenders ever built.

The mileage is unbelievably low for the year, the condition is exceptional, and a Full Service History only makes the story even better. It genuinely feels like a time capsule that's been preserved properly instead of simply surviving.

The subtle upgrades finish it off perfectly too. The genuine Land Rover body kit gives it even more presence, the LED headlamp units modernise the look without taking away its character, and the full-size spare wheel completes exactly the look every Defender should have.

This isn't the type of vehicle you replace every few years. This is the type of vehicle you keep, enjoy, improve over time and eventually pass on to someone who appreciates it just as much as you do.

What makes this car special

Excellent condition
Full Service History
One of only 2 available in the country
LED Headlamp units
Land Rover bodykit
Full-size spare wheel
Braked Towing Capacity 3500kg
Wading Depth 500mm
Ground clearance 250mm
93-inch short wheelbase
Heavy-duty boxed ladder-frame steel chassis
Anti-stall system
Hydraulically assisted power steering
ABS and ETC
Perimetric alarm system with immobilizer

Vehicle and engine specs

Engine: 2.2L 4-cylinder TurboDiesel
Power: 90 KW
Torque: 360 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed Getrag MT82 Manual
0–100 km/h: 15.8 seconds
Top Speed: 144 km/h (limited)
Permanent 4x4 drivetrain
Fuel Tank: 60 litres
Average fuel economy: 10.0L/100km

What was wrong when we bought her

Interior:
Nothing needed to be done

Exterior:
New Deep Black roof wrap fitted

Mechanical:
Light globes replaced
Two stabilizer links and three ball joints replaced
Three tie rods replaced

Service history
Full Service History

If you've been searching for one of these, this is your opportunity. They almost never come onto the market, and when one this clean does appear, it doesn't stay available for very long.

You and I both know this isn't just another bakkie. It's a Defender. And examples like this don't come around every day, or even every year.

Keep well, see you soon.