1997 Land Rover Defender S for sale in Santa Barbara, CA
Listed at $80,000 USD.
**Update 8/24/26** The truck is out of the shop where practically every bushing was replaced and new tires installed, balanced and aligned. This was done at the local Land Rover dealership, and they also inspected the truck to confirm all other components are functioning properly. This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is #477 of approximately 2,800 North American Specification (NAS) examples imported to the United States for the model year and one of 1,300 with the factory hard top. Finished in Alpine White over Slate Gray vinyl upholstery, it is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system featuring a dual-range transfer case. Factory output from the 4.0-liter V8 was rated at 182 horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque. The aluminum body is accented by black wheel arch flares and the factory-installed NAS external roll cage. Exterior equipment includes a professionally installed roof rack & rear ladder, taillight guards, side step bars, tubular rear bumper, receiver hitch, pop-up glass sunroof, and a rear-mounted plaque identifying the vehicle as production number #477. Factory 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels are fitted with BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires, with a matching spare mounted on the rear door. The tires are at the end of their lifespan and need to be replaced. Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes provide stopping power. Old Man Emu shocks/springs and Airbag Man air suspension are welcome upgrades. The cabin features front bucket seats and four inward-facing rear jump seats upholstered in Slate Gray vinyl, complemented by a matching dashboard and door panels. Amenities include ice-cold air conditioning, a locking center console, cassette stereo with CD changer, rubber cargo flooring, and a factory pop-up glass sunroof. Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, 6,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. Comprehensive service completed in August 2022 included an oil change, air filter replacement, oil cooler lines, thermostat, upper radiator hose, front steering rods, front half-joint seals, rear inner hub seals, rear sway-bar end links, and new rear brake pads and rotors. Showing a mere 73,500 documented miles and California ownership since new, this accident and rust-free Defender is offered with a recent dealer service and inspection invoice, photos of the factory stamped maintenance log, a clean Carfax report, and clean California title. It now needs nothing and is ready to go virtually anywhere the new owner’s heart desires.
- Price
- $80,000 USD
- Mileage
- 73,500 miles
- Fuel
- gas
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4wd
- Body type
- SUV
