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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
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,990 |
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,990 |
SVX
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $62,990 |
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2008 Land Rover Defender Specs
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2008 Land Rover Defender Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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 Defender | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 11.0 L/100km |
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 11.1 L/100km |
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.