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Land Rover Defender 90 LS3 V8 Bespoke Build

2009 · 94,978 miles · Manual · Green

£109,990

Listed on 9 August 2026 at Redline Specialist Cars, Leeds. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 2009
Mileage: 94,978 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 430 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: AWD
Body: Pick-up
Colour: Green
Doors: 3

About this car

This 2009 Defender 90 has been rebuilt around a new 6.2-litre Corvette LS3 V8, quoted at 430 bhp and 424 lb-ft. That is a long way from the 2.4-litre diesel it left the factory with, and the dealer's spec table and fuel field still show the original diesel details. The V8 is paired with a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox and an upgraded transfer box.

The work goes well beyond the engine swap. The car has a new galvanised chassis, air suspension, six-pot LOF brake calipers and ARB air lockers, along with a stainless exhaust, standalone wiring and ECU, and new wheels and tyres. Off-road equipment includes a Rhino power winch, an onboard air compressor and an underfloor safe.

The interior has bespoke seats, an upgraded dashboard and audio system, and a diesel heater. It shows 94,978 miles and is described as having a full service history. The listing gives no registration plate or owner count.

Written by Vertar from Redline Specialist Cars’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Aftermarket conversion: Land Rover never offered a 2009 Defender with the GM LS3, so there are no factory figures. Engine details are standard GM LS3 6.2 V8 data; check performance figures with the converter.).

Engine: 6,162 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated