1997 Land Rover Defender

    Used from

    $36,640 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year, 50,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Land Rover Defender

    The 1997 Land Rover Defender is a Pick-up or Cab Chassis 4x4 offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,640 for the Base variant and topping out at $46,640 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Defender available in Australia.

    The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 83kW and 265Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 1997 Defender was offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    39.93 - 49.13 kW/t
    34.05 kW/t
    92.12 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $36,640 - $46,640
    $29,500
    $46,640
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    23 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1997 Land Rover Defender Specs

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    Base

    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
      • Material: Metal
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Partial
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Alloy
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Wind-up
    • Rear window
      • Type: Sliding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Tray
      • Type: Straight Side
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 2
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 50,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 50,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 50,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 50,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Number Of Speeds: 2
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    1997 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2064mm
    1790mm
    4438mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1997 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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    1997 Land Rover Defender Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?

    The Land Rover Defender offers a 2 year 50,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Land Rover Defender FAQs

    The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $36,640.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $46,640.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the Base which can tow 4000 kg

    The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 5132mm in length and sits 2035mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Base which has 83kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Land Rover Defender is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the Base which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).

    The Land Rover Defender uses diesel.