When Your Defender Won’t Start, We Bring It Back to Life

This 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS came to us the way many do—on a flatbed, non-running, and in distress. The owner had noticed fuel delivery issues, and after a few no-starts and a lingering fuel smell, it was clear something deeper was wrong. Legacy Overland was called in to diagnose, repair, and prep the truck for a summer of reliable driving.

Diagnosed. Repaired. Reborn.

We began with a full diagnostic session to isolate the issue. The culprit: a failing fuel pump and deteriorated fuel system seals. After safely transporting the truck to our workshop, we removed the rear bumper, spare tire support, and fuel tank to access and replace the fuel pump, gasket, and connecting hardware.

While we had the truck, we didn’t just fix what was broken—we tuned everything else to ensure a flawless summer season. The Defender underwent a full fluid service, including engine oil, differential oil, new filters, and a fresh oil cap. We also resolved a lingering electrical problem in the fuse box and relay system, which had been causing intermittent faults.

Final Touches for a Season of Driving

Before delivery, we completed a full detail and presentation prep. The result? A Defender that not only starts and runs perfectly but feels fresh, safe, and trail-ready.

Key Work Completed

Diagnosed and replaced failing fuel pump and gasket
Removed, repaired and reinstalled fuel tank, bumper, and spare wheel carrier
Resolved electrical relay and fuse box issues
Full seasonal major service: engine oil, differentials, oil & fuel filters

Bring Your Defender Back to Life

Whether your Defender is stuck in the garage or just needs expert eyes for seasonal service, we specialize in mechanical restoration, diagnostics, and road-ready prep.

From fuel system rebuilds to full engine swaps, we keep Land Rover Defenders running as they should—reliable, rugged, and ready.

📞 Contact Legacy Overland for Defender service, repairs, and restorations.