Factory-Original Land-Rover Defender

James Taylor

ISBN 10: 1914929128 / ISBN 13: 9781914929120

Published by Herridge and Sons Ltd, GB, 2025

About this Item

The Land RoverDefender name was officially introduced in 1990, marking a major turning pointin the evolution of the coil-sprung utility Land Rovers. From that point until2016, the Defender range developed steadily - with a succession of updates toengines, trim levels, equipment and body styles.Built to workbut increasingly adapted for leisure and lifestyle use, the Defender 90, 110and 130 became icons in their own right. Today they are prized by collectorsand enthusiasts, but also in demand by buyers seeking the right example - withoriginality and correct specification often making all the difference. This book is theultimate reference for understanding what left the factory, when, and how tospot it. It covers every major production change, all key engine and trimvariants, plus special editions and regional versions including North Americanmodels. Over 330 photographs highlight factory-correct examples, supported byexpert commentary from leading Land Rover historian James Taylor. Factory-OriginalLand Rover Defender is ideal for restorers, owners - and anyone considering apurchase - who wants to ensure they have the right vehicle, with the rightparts and features in place. Key features:- Covers allDefender 90, 110 and 130 models from 1990 to 2016- Includes bodystyles, trim levels, engine and drivetrain options- Detailedbreakdowns of special editions and export models- Packed withexpert insight and over 330 photographs- Essential forrestorers, buyers and enthusiasts alike.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781914929120

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Factory-Original Land-Rover Defender
• Publisher: Herridge and Sons Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1914929128
• ISBN 13: 9781914929120
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

THE DEFINITIVE ORIGINALITY GUIDE TO THE ICONIC LAND ROVER DEFENDER

Factory-Original Land Rover Defender is the essential guide to original specifications for all Defender models built between 1990 and 2016. It covers body styles, trim levels, mechanical components, special editions and factory options in expert detail. With over 330 colour photographs of carefully preserved examples, it is an invaluable reference for restorers seeking accuracy, buyers checking originality, and owners keen to understand factory-correct details. Land Rover historian James Taylor explains what changed, when and why, with the clarity and depth enthusiasts expect.

About the Author

James Taylor is the author of several dozen books on motoring history, written for a number of different publishers. An acknowledged expert on the post-war British motor industry, he has a special interest in the products of the Rover car company and is widely recognised as one of the leading authorities on Land Rovers. He is also a former editor of Land Rover Enthusiast magazine.
James has written extensively on the marque, including Factory-Original Land Rover Series I, 80in Models, Factory-Original Land Rover Series I, 86-, 88-, 107- & 109-inch Models, The Complete Catalogue of the Land Rover, and The Complete Catalogue of Land Rover Conversions & Accessories, all published by Herridge & Sons.
He lives in rural Oxfordshire with his wife and the younger two of his four children, surrounded by books about cars – and usually with something old and interesting in the garage.