Defender 90 Modern

From $150,000

Available in gas or diesel. Manual or automatic.

About the Build

Classic soul. Modern presence. A three-door custom build with the silhouette and character of a classic Defender, paired with the styling, drivetrain, and refinement of a contemporary vehicle. The Defender for the buyer who wants the original look with a more modern feel.

Get in touch. We'll spec it around you.

The Modern Aesthetic

Modern grille, 18-inch XTR2 alloy wheels, smoked LED lighting, contrast colour roof option, and a more contemporary exterior. The Defender silhouette in its most refined form.

A Cabin Built for Comfort

Premium Recaro heated front seats, full extended leather interior, Alcantara-effect roof lining, in-dash Pioneer screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 3.0 sound system with subwoofer.

Engineered for the Drive

Shoreline Dynamic Ride suspension and steering upgrade, Shoreline LOF big brake upgrade, full electric window conversion, and remote central locking. Built to drive every day.

Standard Specification

Available as Defender 90 Hard Top or Defender 90 Soft Top.

Exterior & Mechanical

  • 3-door configuration
  • Short wheelbase suspension setup
  • Shoreline Dynamic Ride suspension and steering upgrade
  • Shoreline LOF big brake upgrade
  • Contrast colour roof, gloss or matte
  • Extended wheel arches
  • Side steps with rubber grips
  • Checker plate kit: wing tops, sills, and rear quarter
  • Heavy-duty bumper with driving lights
  • NAS-style rear step
  • Modern or mesh-style front grille
  • Headlight surrounds in choice of colour
  • LED headlights
  • Full LED light upgrade, smoked or clear
  • Set of 23 wheel nuts for alloy wheels including locking, matching colour
  • Aluminium hinge upgrade
  • Aluminium handle upgrade
  • Aluminium parts upgrade: mirrors and vents
  • Aluminium licence plate holder with reverse camera
  • LR badging in black or silver
  • 18 x 8 XTR2 alloy wheels
  • Cooper STT Pro off-road tyres
  • LR front and rear mud flaps
  • "DEFENDER" hood lettering
  • TDCI hood and back door
  • Stainless steel exhaust
  • LR mud guards

Interior

  • New Shoreline custom gauges
  • Front air conditioning
  • Full extended leather interior: dashboard, doors, and rear door
  • Upgraded premium Recaro classic heated front seats in leather
  • Load bay seating: bench seat or four individual seats, in leather
  • High armrest leather cubby box
  • Alcantara-effect roof lining, rear pillars, and window surrounds
  • Stage two soundproofing
  • Remote central locking
  • Full electric window conversion
  • In-dash screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and DAB
  • Full 3.0 sound system upgrade, front and rear, with subwoofer
  • Luxury wood or full leather steering wheel
  • Full luxury carpet set
  • Full luxury mat set with leather trim
  • Alloy gear and transfer shifters
  • Bulkhead deletion bar with leather trim
  • Full interior leather accessory pack: sun visors, gear gaiter, hand brake gaiter, and door handles
  • Aluminium interior accessory pack: heater controls, door hardware, and high handles
  • Privacy tint on rear windows
  • High brake light

Available Options & Upgrades

TDCI Dashboard Upgrade

Replaces the original Defender dashboard with the later Puma TDCI dashboard, finished in matching leather. A meaningful aesthetic and structural upgrade.

Engine Swap Options

GM LS3 V8, GM LT1 V8 (California compliant), or Ford EcoBoost. Transmission swap to automatic also available.

Contrast Colour Roof

Available in gloss or matte. Audio and infotainment upgrades also available on request.

Defender 110 Additions

The Defender 110 Modern is our long-wheelbase alternative. It adds a middle row and a five-door setup for more space and flexibility, with the ability to seat up to eight. View the Defender 110 Modern page.

Interior Additions

  • TDCI Split 60:40 middle row seats in leather (replaces bulkhead deletion bar)
  • Rear air conditioning (optional)
  • 4 individual seats in load bay (instead of 2)
  • Additional luxury carpet set for middle row

Exterior & Mechanical Additions

  • 5-door configuration
  • Longer wheelbase suspension setup
  • Full roof rack with rear ladder

Contact Us

Start your custom Shoreline Modern build

Every Shoreline begins with a conversation. Tell us what you have in mind — how you want to use the car, how you want it to look, and what you want from it. We will come back to you with the options, the timeline, and what happens next.

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