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 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 2dr Convertible Soft-Top

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MSRP: $32,000
Invoice: $28,700

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas V8 /4.0L/241
Transmission: Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style: /2 Door Soft Top
Drive Type:

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  • General
  • MSRP: $32,000
  • Invoice Price: $28,700
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 4.0L aluminum SMPFI V8 engine (182 hp/233 ft/lbs torque)
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: Gas V8
  • Displacement (CC): 4.0L/241
  • Fuel System: SMPI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 182 @ 4750
  • Torque @ RPM: 233 @ 3000

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 58.5
  • Track Rear: 58.5
  • Ground Clearance (in): 9.0
  • Overall Length (in): 157.1
  • Overall Width (in): 80.2
  • Wheelbase (in): 92.9
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 4

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Quartz halogen headlamps
    • V8 badging
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • 4-weather-resistant combination speakers (woofer + tweeter)
    • Premium AM/FM stereo cassette audio system w/auto seeking weather band
  • Instrumentation
    • Full instrumentation w/tachometer
    • Instrument panel shelf
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Full convertible top
  • Wheels & Tires
    • 16" X 7.0" aluminum alloy wheels
    • 92.9" wheelbase
    • LT265/75R16 all-terrain BF Goodrich T/A SBR tires
    • Permanent 4-wheel drive system
    • Swing-away rear mounted outside full size spare tire
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual exterior side mirrors
    • Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Front 3-point lap/shoulder belts
  • Integral front head restraints
  • Integral tubular steel "safari cage"
  • Reclining front bucket seats w/integral head restraints
  • Braking & Traction
  • Pwr-actuated 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front rotors, 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers

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    Crash Test Data for 1997 Land Rover

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    Service Bulletins for 1997 Land Rover

    1997 LAND ROVER CLASSIC
    Bulletin Number: 19/07/96
    PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 51/04/96US
    NEW TORQUE SETTING - HUB NUT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
    Bulletin Number: 19/05/97/NAS
    SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR INTAKE HOSE IMPROVEMENTS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 19/07/96
    PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 41/01/97NAS
    TRANSFER GEARBOX OUTPUT SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 51/04/96US
    NEW TORQUE SETTING - HUB NUT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 51/06/96
    PRIDE - REAR STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 54/02/96
    PRIDE - FRONT STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 600197
    FRONT SWIVEL SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 80/02/97/NAS
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON IMPROVING AIR CONDITIONER RELIABILITY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 860498NAS
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON MULTI-FUNCTIONING UNIT WIRING. *YC
    Bulletin Number: G96015
    1997 DEFENDER ELECTRICAL LIBRARY AND DIAGRAMS. *TW
    Bulletin Number: H472
    SITUATION WITH INCORRECT BOLT USED IN ASSEMBLY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    Bulletin Number: SSM68378
    "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
    1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110
    Bulletin Number: 51/07/96
    PRIDE - REAR HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90
    Bulletin Number: 60/01/97/NAS
    FRONT SWIVEL SEAT SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *JD
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
    Bulletin Number: 112
    A NUMBER OF RIGHT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON 1997 AND 1998 MY VEHICLES THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING. SERVICE ACTION EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 19/05/96US
    PRIDE - SECURING CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND HEAT SHIELD. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 370103
    OIL SEEPAGE FROM MANUAL TRANSMISSION FRONT COVER. IMPROVED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SEALING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 41/01/96US
    PRIDE - TRANSFER GEARBOX LEVER BOLT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 51/04/96US
    NEW TORQUE SETTING - HUB NUT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 51/06/96
    PRIDE - REAR STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 54/02/96
    PRIDE - FRONT STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 54/03/96US
    PRIDE - FRONT HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 57/01/97/NAS
    PROCEDURES ON STEERING SYSTEM HOSE CLAMPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 600197
    FRONT SWIVEL SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *YC
    Bulletin Number: 60/01/97/NAS
    FRONT SWIVEL SEAT SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *JD
    Bulletin Number: 70/01/97/NAS
    PRIDE- FRONT BREAK SQUEAL REDUCTION. *JD
    Bulletin Number: 700197NAS
    A NEW BRAKE PAD HAS BEEN INTRODUCED FOR THE FRONT CALIPER ASSEMBLY. *JD
    Bulletin Number: 76/01/97US
    FRONT DOOR SILL BUTTON BOUNCE. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 76/02/97US
    FRONT DOOR HANDLE LINK ROD ADJUSTMENT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 76/05/97/NAS
    SUNROOF JAM. *JD
    Bulletin Number: 76/17/96US
    PRIDE - ALPINE LIGHT, "D" POST LEAK. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 86/05/97/NAS
    PRIDE- SQUEAKS AND RATTLES- DIAGNOSIS. *JD
    Bulletin Number: 86/06/97/NAS
    PRIDE- SECURITY SYSTEM CONNECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING. *JD
    Bulletin Number: 86/06/97/NAS
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING SECURITY SYSTEM CONNECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 86/13/96US
    PRIDE - REAR BRAKE LIGHT/REAR DEFOGGER SHORT. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 86/18/97/NAS
    VEHICLES EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 86/21/96US
    PRIDE - AUDIO NOISE - TWEETER. *TW
    Bulletin Number: G96013
    1997 DISCOVERY PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION CHECKLIST. *TW
    Bulletin Number: SA00RE05
    RECALL D217 - LAND ROVER HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE FUEL FILLER NECKS WHICH MAY DROP BELOW THE TOP SURFACE OF THE MOUNTING GROMMET RESULTING IN A POOR SEAL WITH THE FUEL CAP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18_16
    The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    Bulletin Number: SSM56457
    "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
    Bulletin Number: SSM68378
    "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
    Bulletin Number: VK96029
    DISCOVERY AUXILIARY LAMP WIRING HARNESS - LRNADSALH. *TW
    1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
    Bulletin Number: 0702
    REMINDER MAILING FOR RECALL B156 FROM LAND ROVER. *NJ
    Bulletin Number: SA-07RE-02
    LAND ROVER: VEHICLES IN THE AFFECTED VIN RANGES REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FUEL TANK WELD JOINT FOR THE VENT RINGS COULD CRACK PERMITTING FUEL LEAKAGE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    1997 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
    Bulletin Number: 440205
    CORRECT IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK PLUG. THE SIMILARITY OF THE FREELANDER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVEL INSPECTION PLUG TO SURROUNDING FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE INCORRECT BOLT WITH DAMAGING CONSEQUENCES. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 440305
    REVISED PROCEDURES AND TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 700504
    FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PIN GREASE. *JB
    Bulletin Number: 700804
    FRONT BRAKE DISC VIBRATION RESOLUTION. BRAKE PULSATION OR SHUDDER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 700904
    BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH AVAILABILITY. LAND ROVER FREELANDER. ALL MODEL YEARS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 701004
    ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) AVAILABILITY FOR REPAIRS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 760106
    DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT (DCU) FAULT CODES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 860702
    FUEL GAUGE LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    Bulletin Number: SSM56457
    "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
    Bulletin Number: SSM68378
    "ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
    1997 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
    Bulletin Number: 035701
    STEERING SYSTEM GROAN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 10/01/97NAS
    PDI - DISABLE WINDSHIELD WASHER FUNCTION. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 19/07/96
    PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW
    Bulletin Number: 600105
    AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 680100NAS
    SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN EAS FAULT MESSAGE CENTER WARNINGS, AUDIBLE WARNINGS, AND DRIVER CONTROL SWITCH LIGHTS REMAINING ILLUMINATED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 86/08/89/NAS
    HVAC CONTROL UNIT ILLUMINATION. *JD
    Bulletin Number: 86/23/96US
    PRIDE - AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TW
    Bulletin Number: D236
    INFORMATION REGARDING CATALYST DEGRADATION CAN LEAD TO NOISE AND MIL ILLUMINATION. *YH
    Bulletin Number: SA0RE01
    SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL D236 - CATALYST INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SFCC_08MAR18_16
    The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
    Bulletin Number: SFCC-14SEP17
    Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
    Bulletin Number: SRE0007
    LAND ROVER HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN UNDER-HOOD HOSES AND TUBING COMPONENTS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN VEHICLES PRIOR TO VIN XA410481 COULD FAIL IN SERVICE. THE RESULTING LOSS OF FLUID FROM THESE COMPONENTS REPRESENTS
    Bulletin Number: SRE0201
    VEHICLE EMISSIONS RECALL ACTION D236 FOR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING OF LOOSE CATALYST BRICKS RATTLE NOISE FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: SSM56457
    "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN

     

    Recalls for 1997 Land Rover

    1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
    NHTSA Campaign ID:AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Manufacturer:ROVER GROUP, LIMITED
    Manufacture Dates:12/01/1993 - 12/31/1997
    Potential Units Affected:54488

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.

    Consequence:

    DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
    1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
    NHTSA Campaign ID:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Manufacturer:ROVER GROUP, LIMITED
    Manufacture Dates:12/01/1993 - 12/31/1997
    Potential Units Affected:54488

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.

    Consequence:

    DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
    1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER
    Manufacture Dates:12/02/1993 - 11/04/1996
    Potential Units Affected:45267

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.

    Consequence:

    CRACKS WHICH CONTINUE TO PROPAGATE CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SIGNS OF LIQUID FUEL FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN FILLING THE TANK, PARTICULARLY IF OVERFILLING IS ATTEMPTED. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
    1997 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
    Manufacturer:LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:10/01/1994 - 08/31/1998
    Potential Units Affected:25033

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.

    Consequence:

    CONSEQUENTLY, THE FLUID COULD IGNITE CAUSING AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.
    1997 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Manufacturer:ROVER GROUP, LIMITED
    Manufacture Dates:10/14/1994 - 05/08/1998
    Potential Units Affected:22870

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. CERTAIN UNDERHOOD HOSE AND TUBING COMPONENTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK, SUCH AS ENGINE COOLANT, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

    Consequence:

    THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
    1997 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Manufacturer:ROVER GROUP, LIMITED
    Manufacture Dates:10/14/1994 - 08/21/1998
    Potential Units Affected:20426

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF WATER INGRESS AND SUBSEQUENT ICE BLOCKAGE, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED, EXPELLING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE DIPSTICK TUBE ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS.

    Consequence:

    THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE FROM THE INNER FENDER AND A SECTION OF THE HOSE WILL BE CUT AT AN ANGLE. THIS ACTION WILL REMOVE THE END OF THE BREATHER TUBE FROM ANY POOLED WATER AND WILL ELIMINATE WATER DROPLETS FROM CLINGING TO THE END OF THE TUBE.

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