2008 Land Rover Defender

    Used from

    $48,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    11 - 11.1 L / 100km

    About the Land Rover Defender

    The 2008 Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in both 5D SUV and double cab chassis body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $48,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $62,990 for the SVX.

    There are 2 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2007.

    The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 90kW and 360Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2008 Land Rover Defender Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Land Rover Defender Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Land Rover Defender

    Base

    • 3rd row windows
      • Type: Sliding
    • Antenna
      • Type: Telescopic
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • 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
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: One-piece
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Wind-up
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • 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

    SVX

    Adds to Base:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Branded
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Manual
      • Tilting
      • Type: Glass
    • Third row seats
      • Folding: Symmetrical
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    Removes from Base:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Telescopic
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: One-piece
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    See all 2008 Land Rover Defender Specs

    2008 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2021mm
    1790mm
    4639mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2008 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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    2008 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender

    The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 11L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Land Rover DefenderFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.0 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4Diesel11.1 L/100km
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    2008 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.

    Land Rover Defender FAQs

    The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $48,990.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the SVX that starts from $62,990.

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

    The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 5170mm in length and sits 2021mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Base which has 90kW of power from its 2.4L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

    The Land Rover Defender is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.

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

    The Land Rover Defender uses diesel.