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2013 Land Rover Defender

Used from

$42,800 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Very Good

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

10 - 11.1 L / 100km

About the Land Rover Defender

The 2013 Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in 5D SUV, double cab chassis, double cab utility, 3D SUV, single cab utility and single cab chassis body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $42,800 for the Base variant and topping out at $55,950 for the Limited Edition.

There are 2 variants of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2011.

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 2013 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

42.45 - 49.12 kW/t

42.45 kW/t

98.61 kW/t

Boot Space

No Data

Fuel Efficiency

11.11 L/100km

7.41 L/100km

13.16 L/100km

Vehicle Range

676 km

580 km

1,026 km

Price

$45,730 - $54,290

$25,990

$67,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

2 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 - 3,500 kg

2,710 kg

3,500 kg

Gross Comb. Mass

No Data

5,400 kg

6,800 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

2,501 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

No Data

Departure Angle

No Data

Breakover Angle

No Data

Ground Clearance Unladen

315 mm

191 mm

315 mm

Payload Capacity

1,014 - 1,648 kg

726 kg

1,648 kg

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2013 Land Rover Defender Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$42,800
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$42,800
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$42,800
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$42,800
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	$42,800
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$42,800

Limited Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$51,190
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$51,190

*excl. on-roads

All Land Rover Defender Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$88,870	$317,592
2024	$80,420	$240,270
2023	$78,480	$227,145
2022	$74,516	$219,989
2021	$69,626	$137,690

*excl. on-roads

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2013 Land Rover Defender Specs

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Base

3rd row windows
- Type: Sliding
Audio system
- Brand Name: Alpine
- In-dash Cd
- Radio: Am/fm
Bluetooth
- Includes Phone Control
Bumpers
- Colour: Black
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Aux Jack Front
- Usb Connection Front
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: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Steel
- 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:

Audio system
- Disc Player Reads Mp3
Head rests
- Number: 2
Luxury trim
- On Dash: Painted Body Colour
Rear seats
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Type: Bucket
Rear side windows
- Type: Fixed
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Seating Configuration: 2+2
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Alloy
Steering wheel
- Type: Leather Covered
Step
- Type: Other

Removes from Base:

Head rests
- Number: 3
Rear seats
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Split Bench
Rear side windows
- Type: Wind-up
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Steel
Steering wheel
- Type: Plastic
Step
- Type: Platform
Tray
- Tray Cover: Tarpaulin
- Type: Straight Side

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2013 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

2021mm

1790mm

4639mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2013 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	3000Kg	3500Kg
2024	3000Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3500Kg	3500Kg
2021	3500Kg	3500Kg

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2013 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 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 10L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

Land Rover Defender	Fuel Type	Combined
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.0 L/100km

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2013 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.