This 1994 Land Rover Defender 130 Tdi was the subject of a build by Pon Steyn Motors in South Africa before it was imported to the US in 2023. Acquired by the seller on BaT in March 2026, the truck was subsequently brought to Canada. Work in South Africa included a repaint in Porsche Chalk Gray, galvanizing the frame, trimming the interior in black leather, and installing a rebuilt 2.5-liter turbodiesel 300Tdi inline-four, a five-speed manual transmission, and an Ashcroft dual-range transfer case and axles. The truck features 16” RVS alloy wheels, Terrafirma shocks, four-wheel disc brakes, an external roll cage, and LED exterior lighting as well as heated Corbeau bucket seats, Dakota Digital instrumentation, a Puma-style dashboard and center console, air conditioning, and a touchscreen head unit with smartphone connectivity. This Defender is now offered in Canada with a clean Carfax report and Ontario registration.
The body was removed from the frame during the aforementioned build, stripped, and refinished in Porsche Chalk Gray with a Santorini Black roof, while the frame was galvanized prior to reassembly. Exterior details include a Puma-style hood, an aftermarket grille and headlight surrounds, an NAS-style rear bumper, a front skid plate, LED lighting, tubular side steps, an external roll cage, checker-plate trim, a spray-in bed liner, and aluminum recovery boards attached to the bed sides.
Black-finished 16″ RVS BL System wheels are mounted with Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires, and a spare is affixed to the rear of the bed. Stopping power is provided by discs at each corner, and the truck rides on a revised suspension with Terrafirma radius arms and Big Bore Expedition shocks as well as a front track bar, a rear anti-sway bar, and heavy-duty steering arms. The steering rod boots and both rear anti-sway bar link boots were replaced in preparation for the sale.
Converted to left-hand-drive, the cabin has been retrimmed in black leather, and it features heated Corbeau bucket seats, air conditioning, a Puma-style dash and center console, and power locks and front windows. A 10” Stinger touchscreen head unit with backup camera, navigation, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity was installed in 2025.
Dakota Digital instrumentation comprises a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 540 miles, which represents the miles covered since the completion of the build, and approximately 300 miles have been added under current ownership.
The replacement 2.5-liter 300Tdi turbodiesel inline-four was rebuilt prior to installation during the build. The previous listing notes it was equipped with a revised turbocharger setup, a 76mm exhaust with a straight-through pipe and a center silencer delete, an enlarged intercooler, revised fuel delivery components, and Terrafirma silicone intake hoses. The battery was replaced in March 2026.
Power is sent to all four wheels via an R380 five-speed manual transmission, an Ashcroft dual-range transfer case, and a locking center differential. The transmission was rebuilt, and Ashcroft front and rear axles were installed during the build.
The Carfax report is free of accidents or other damage in a single July 2026 entry.