2005 | Land Rover Defender 90 "Limited"

Lot details

Year: 2005
Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender 90 Heritage Anniversary Edition (HUE 166)
Registration: S44 HUE
Chassis No: SALLDVA575A706630
Engine No: 15P18908B
Mileage: 60,685
•: Three former keepers
•: Rare TD5 Heritage Edition model in 90 body style
•: Tastefully upgraded

The "Heritage" edition first released in 1998 intended to hark back to the early days of Land Rover in the 1940s. Available in 90 or 110 variants, the Heritage was only available in the two original colours offered by the company: the dark bronze green and the light pastel Atlantic green. A metal mesh-effect front grille, body-coloured alloy wheels and wing mirrors and silver-painted door and windscreen hinges were all employed to make the Heritage look similar to the original Series I of 1948. Inside, special instruments were used, with black-on-beige displays. The powertrain was the standard Td5 diesel engine and five-speed manual transmission. In 1998, the Defender was fitted with an all-new 2.5-litre, five-cylinder in-line turbodiesel engine, badged the Td5. The Tdi could not meet upcoming Euro III emissions regulations so the Td5 replaced the Tdi the engine used electronic control systems and produced 122 hp, 11 hp more than the Tdi, with improved refinement. For the 2002 model year, further refinements were made to the Td5 engine to help it achieve ever-more stringent emission regulations, the later uprated 2002 TD5 engine a rarity in the later Heritage editions. We believe just 270 Heritage Editions were built for the Defender's 50th anniversary.

This one of a kind Heritage Anniversary Edition (HUE 166) is presented in Grasmere green paintwork with body colour wheel arches, Alaska White roof and HUE 166 graphics. Inside, there are more updated references to the original Land Rovers including OEM Almond cloth seats with HUE tags, a Grasmere Green facia with the iconic 4x4 advice plaque, and special chrome gear sticks.

We are led to believe by the vendor's research that this was the only TD5 Heritage Edition model in 90 body style and the later TD5 post 2002 engine. Specified with Heritage logo mudflaps and floor mats, bright aluminium finish clock and air vent bezels, interior door handles and door locks, leather gear knob and handbrake lever. Modifications to the car include an Alive stage two ECU upgrade plus EGR delete with stronger gear box and torque converter with Ashford transmission (Engine710 developed). The turbo unit and gasket have new injectors and the new 18" colour coded wheels sit on replaced suspension all round and are complimented by a Slickshift replaced clutch and flywheel. The locks have all been changed and now operate off one key and an alarm and a new Pioneer 7200 DAB Double DIN radio was fitted. The car was treated to Dynamat upgraded sound deadening. Removable Motolita Steering wheel and a plethora of interior upgrades in chrome to make the cabin not only traditional but with a modern twist. The car has a comprehensive service history and MoT certificate valid until March 2025. A rare and subtly upgraded limited edition of the iconic defender that will surely be a great investment for years to come. Consigned by Mathew Priddy