yes, it fits and no clearance issue... not in my '97 90Has anyone installed this battery in your Defender? The top of the posts measure close to the battery cover.
How's the price?
SLI31DTMAGMDC Duracell Ultra BCI Group 31M 12V 105AH 800CCA AGM Deep Cycle Marine & RV Battery
https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/sli31dtmagmdc?variationCode=VI1292954