1997 Land Rover Defender 90

North American Spec

97,000 Original miles

4.0l V8 Automatic

Soft Top

Alpine White

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  • Badge #693 for 1997
  • Side Step Bars
  • 16" Alloy Wheels
  • Original Vinyl interior
  • 4 Rear jump seats and belts
  • Clean Carfax
  • 4.0l V8 Engine & 4 speed Automatic transmission
  • Air Conditioning
  • Center cubby
  • Front brush guard with Winch
  • Black diamond plating on wings


This Defender was sold new in 1997 in Dallas, TX and has resided in various parts of the USA, now located in Northern Virginia. This examples is the rare one year 1997 offering of the factory automatic transmission and soft top combo in Alpine white. Options including on this example are a factory front brush guard with working winch, factory sidesteps and 4 rear folding jump seats.


This Defender had its odometer documented replaced at 42,000 miles as was common on the '97 model year with the digital readout. Currently mileage shown is 55,000 with a total of 97,000 miles altogether.


Currently in great mechanical shape, this Defender shows little surface rust and has great Alpine paint. It is recommended that buyer replace existing tires as they have good tread but have aged out. Seller has invoices from service under his ownership, a pre-purchase inspection at any Rover shop is welcome, as is in person inspections by appointment only.


Seller is asking $76,500


Located in Northern Virginia.


All vehicles are offered solely by advertisement through Ridge Rovers and are sold by owner. Pre Purchase inspections in person or by a qualified repair shop are welcomed and encouraged. All vehicles are sold as is where is by owner with no warranty implied through Ridge Rovers.

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