2003 Land Rover Defender

    Used from

    $45,950 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Land Rover Defender

    The 2003 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 $45,950 for the Xtreme variant and topping out at $50,950 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2002.

    The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 90kW and 300Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2003 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    46.01 - 54.64 kW/t
    46.01 kW/t
    98.21 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    150 litres
    821 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $45,950 - $47,950
    $24,990
    $55,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    23 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,710 - 3,050 kg
    1,690 kg
    3,050 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    1,201 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    No Data
    25.1°
    36.2°
    Departure Angle
    No Data
    20°
    31.1°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    216 - 229 mm
    193 mm
    244 mm
    Payload Capacity
    735 - 1,073 kg
    735 kg
    1,073 kg

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    2003 Land Rover Defender Specs

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    Xtreme

    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bull bar
      • Type: Deformable
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
      • Material: Metal
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Sliding
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Base

    Adds to Xtreme:
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: One-piece
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Wind-up
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Tray
      • Type: Straight Side
    Removes from Xtreme:
    • Bull bar
      • Type: Deformable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Sliding
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
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    2003 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2035mm
    1790mm
    5152mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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    2003 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

    2003 Land Rover Defender Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?

    The Land Rover Defender offers a 3 year 100,000 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 Xtreme that starts from $45,950.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $50,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Xtreme and Base.

    The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 5152mm in length and sits 2035mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Base which has 90kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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

    The Land Rover Defender uses diesel.