FOR SALE 1987 FULLY ELECTRIC LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 using FORD AZURE CONNECT PARTS
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 6:39 pm
BREAKING heart and project as selling Fully Electric Conversion Project converted with 2013 Ford Connect Azure van
£12,500 sold as seen or breaking as follows:
Long-term project with significant investment and high-value components.
The vehicle is very close to road legal and has even been tested at Millbrook Proving Ground .
Unfortunately, due to two unresolved electrical faults and a change in personal circumstances, the project is now being sold as seen.
This is an excellent opportunity for an EV conversion specialist, restorer, or parts buyer.
The individual components alone are valued at £30,000+.
Key Components Included
Batteries for sale
200 x VL41M Ford Transit Connect cells (Johnsons Controls)
Total capacity: approx. 28 kWh
Value: £5,000 for 200 batteries or £50 per cell (all tested and working with minimal use)
Only interested in selling batteries in batches of 50 for £1750
Electric Motor: Siemens EV motor
Part/Serial: 3800825
Approx. 300 hp continuous, up to 1000 hp peak (short burst)
Very low mileage (approx. 50 miles)
£1,200
Reduction Gearbox:
NEW Torque Trends reduction gearbox
Unit number: 000792
£1750 (originally £4250)
Drivetrain:
All electric drivetrain and components in good condition
Source vehicle: 2013 Ford Transit Connect Electric
LAND ROVER BODY
Solid chassis with no rust. There is no engine or any combustion parts.
Newly painted vintage orange
New oversized off-road tyres fitted
Inside cabin has been adapted for electrification dashboard needs rebuilding
breaks, suspension, rear drive shaft all intact.
Body only price £4000 (with all electrics removed)
Important Notes
Vehicle is very close to being road legal but currently has two unresolved electrical faults sold as seen, as a project or for parts.
Option available to pay a local specialist to remove batteries and electrical components (or you can remove yourself if qualified too), allowing the Defender body/chassis to be sold separately.
Location: Near Guildford, Surrey (GU47)
Viewing/Inspection: Welcome by appointment
Collection: Buyer to arrange transport or could be trailered for a fee.
Serious enquiries only.
Would consider swapping for another car just incase thats an option as we need another family car ASAP thus reason for sale and family expansion.
£12,500 sold as seen or breaking as follows:
Long-term project with significant investment and high-value components.
The vehicle is very close to road legal and has even been tested at Millbrook Proving Ground .
Unfortunately, due to two unresolved electrical faults and a change in personal circumstances, the project is now being sold as seen.
This is an excellent opportunity for an EV conversion specialist, restorer, or parts buyer.
The individual components alone are valued at £30,000+.
Key Components Included
Batteries for sale
200 x VL41M Ford Transit Connect cells (Johnsons Controls)
Total capacity: approx. 28 kWh
Value: £5,000 for 200 batteries or £50 per cell (all tested and working with minimal use)
Only interested in selling batteries in batches of 50 for £1750
Electric Motor: Siemens EV motor
Part/Serial: 3800825
Approx. 300 hp continuous, up to 1000 hp peak (short burst)
Very low mileage (approx. 50 miles)
£1,200
Reduction Gearbox:
NEW Torque Trends reduction gearbox
Unit number: 000792
£1750 (originally £4250)
Drivetrain:
All electric drivetrain and components in good condition
Source vehicle: 2013 Ford Transit Connect Electric
LAND ROVER BODY
Solid chassis with no rust. There is no engine or any combustion parts.
Newly painted vintage orange
New oversized off-road tyres fitted
Inside cabin has been adapted for electrification dashboard needs rebuilding
breaks, suspension, rear drive shaft all intact.
Body only price £4000 (with all electrics removed)
Important Notes
Vehicle is very close to being road legal but currently has two unresolved electrical faults sold as seen, as a project or for parts.
Option available to pay a local specialist to remove batteries and electrical components (or you can remove yourself if qualified too), allowing the Defender body/chassis to be sold separately.
Location: Near Guildford, Surrey (GU47)
Viewing/Inspection: Welcome by appointment
Collection: Buyer to arrange transport or could be trailered for a fee.Serious enquiries only.
Would consider swapping for another car just incase thats an option as we need another family car ASAP thus reason for sale and family expansion.