2009 Land Rover Defender

    Used from

    $48,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11 - 11.1 L / 100km

    About the Land Rover Defender

    The 2009 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 $51,990 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2008.

    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 2009 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    44.57 kW/t
    44.57 kW/t
    123 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    395 litres
    667 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    6.58 L/100km
    10.87 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    571 km
    970 km
    Price
    $48,990
    $24,990
    $51,990
    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
    3,050 kg
    1,986 kg
    3,050 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    No Data
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    1,001 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    49°
    38.2°
    49°
    Departure Angle
    35°
    30°
    35°
    Breakover Angle
    No Data
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    315 mm
    188 mm
    315 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,009 kg
    1,009 kg

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    2009 Land Rover Defender Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2009 Land Rover Defender Specs

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    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: 40/60
      • 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
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    2009 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2021mm
    1790mm
    4639mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2009 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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    2009 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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    2009 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 Base that starts from $48,990.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $51,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg

    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.