The 1991 model-year Ninety and One Ten were renamed Defender 90 and Defender 110 once the Discovery took the 'Land Rover' name beyond a single model, with the One Two Seven becoming the 130 on its own purpose-built chassis. The Discovery-derived 200Tdi turbodiesel brought 107-111bhp, an alloy head, intercooling and a fixed oil-breather problem; the near-new 300Tdi followed in 1994 and the R380 five-speed gearbox with it.
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
Visible rust holes, Moisture under carpets, MOT failure
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
Oil puddles under vehicle, Burning oil smell, Low oil level warnings
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
Flickering headlights, Random warning lights, Intermittent central locking, Inconsistent gauge readings