1994 Land Rover Defender 130 Hi-Cap 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Land Rover Defender 130 High Capacity Pickup (HCPU or Hi-Cap for short) represents the most utilitarian and heavy-duty evolution of the Defender platform, built to handle demanding workloads while retaining the marque’s legendary off-road capability. With its extended wheelbase and uprated bed capacity configuration, the 130 offers increased payload capability and rugged versatility, making it a favorite for both expedition builds and military use.

This right-hand-drive 1994 Land Rover Defender 130 Hi-Cap is reportedly a former South African military model powered by a turbodiesel 2.5‑liter 200Tdi inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case with a locking center differential.

Finished in various shades of matte olive drab, the truck rides on black Wolf steel wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires and features LED lighting equipment and a four-post bed rack with a removable canvas cargo cover. Inside, the cabin has been partially refurbished with custom-mounted Series-style front seats and updated restraints.

This 1994 Land Rover Defender 130 Hi-Cap is now offered at no reserve in California with uninstalled door panels and a brush guard, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

Highlights

• Defender 130 High Capacity Pickup (HCPU or Hi-Cap)

• Said to have been a South African military vehicle

• Right-hand drive configuration

• Powered by a turbodiesel 200Tdi 2.5‑liter inline-four

• 5-speed manual transmission

• Dual-range transfer case with locking center differential

• Upgraded drivetrain components from Ashcroft UK

• Finished in shades of matte olive drab

Factory Equipment

• High Capacity Pickup (HCPU or Hi-Cap) model

• Aluminum body panels

• Right-hand drive configuration

• 5-speed manual transmission

• Dual-range transfer case

• Locking center differential

• Solid axles front and rear

Modifications

• Ashcroft replacement transmission and transfer case with taller gearing

• Aftermarket clutch master cylinder

• LED headlights and exterior lighting

• Adjustable blinker relay for LED conversion

• 16″ black Wolf steel wheels

• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires

• Series-style front seats with fabricated mounts

• Modified bed-mounted spare tire bracket

• Truck bed rack

Servicing & Documentation

According to the seller, the following service work has been performed:

• Transfer case gearing revised for improved drivability and highway cruising

• Lighting system upgraded to LED with supporting relay components

• Replacement Ashcroft transmission and transfer case installed

• Aftermarket clutch master cylinder installed

Known Imperfections

• Body panels show imperfections including filler present in multiple areas

• Various leaks from the powertrain, drivetrain, and power steering system

• Driver’s side rear door latch requires replacement (part included)

• Brake lights currently inoperative

• Headlights function but would benefit from dedicated relay upgrade

• Electrical system requires sorting in certain areas

• Tailgate hardware installed but opens fully (additional mounting components included)

Ownership History

This Defender 130 is reportedly a former South African military vehicle and is currently titled in Montana in the name of the seller’s LLC.

Included Items

• Tailgate cables and mounting hardware

• Various additional spare parts

• Spare LED license plate light

• Front bumper/brush guard

• Replacement door latch

• Truck bed rack cover

• Factory seats

• Door panels