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2012 Land Rover Defender

Used from

$44,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

10 - 11.1 L / 100km

About the Land Rover Defender

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2012 Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in 5D SUV, double cab chassis, double cab utility, 3D SUV, single cab chassis and single cab utility body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $44,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $55,250 for the Limited Edition.

There are 2 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2009.

Engine options include 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (90kW/360Nm) and 2.4L turbo diesel direct injection (90kW/360Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The 2011 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Land Rover Defender News

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Land Rover Defender recalled

A manufacturing issue may cause the wheel hub and suspension components to collapse or detach on 349 Land Rover Defender models from 2010-12.

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2012 Land Rover Defender Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$48,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$51,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$48,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$45,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$45,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$47,490
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$53,490
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$47,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$44,990

Limited Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$51,190
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$55,250

*excl. on-roads

All Land Rover Defender Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$98,400	$304,500
2025	$88,870	$317,592
2024	$80,420	$240,270
2023	$78,480	$227,145
2022	$74,516	$219,989

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Land Rover Defender Specs

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Base

3rd row windows
- Type: Sliding
Audio system
- Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
- In-dash Cd
- Radio: Am/fm
Bumpers
- Colour: Black
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Black
- Type: Externally Adjustable
Front seat
- Reach Type: Manual
- Type: Bucket
Head rests
- Number: 3
Headlight control
- Height Adjustable
Headlights
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Power locks
- Operation: Remote
Rear seats
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Split Bench
Rear side windows
- Type: Wind-up
Rear window
- Wipers: Constant
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Alloy
- Type: Fullsize
Speakers
- Number Of: 4
Steering wheel
- Type: Plastic
Step
- Type: Platform
Tray
- Tray Cover: Tarpaulin
- Type: Straight Side
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

Limited Edition

Adds to Base:

Head rests
- Number: 2
Luxury trim
- On Dash: Painted Body Colour
Rear seats
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Type: Bucket
Rear side windows
- Type: Fixed
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Seating Configuration: 2+2
Step
- Type: Other

Removes from Base:

Head rests
- Number: 3
Rear seats
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Split Bench
Rear side windows
- Type: Wind-up
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
Step
- Type: Platform
Tray
- Tray Cover: Tarpaulin
- Type: Straight Side

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2011 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

2021mm

1790mm

4639mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2026	3000Kg	3500Kg
2025	3000Kg	3500Kg
2024	3000Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3500Kg	3500Kg

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2012 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

There are 3 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 DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Land Rover Defender that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 11.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Land Rover Defender	Fuel Type	Combined
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
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.0 L/100km

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2012 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.