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2003 Land Rover Defender
The new Land Rover Defender is available in Australia from $45,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Xtreme variant and topping out at $50,950 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the Defender available in Australia.
The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 90kW and 300Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2003 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$45,950 - $50,950†
Transmission
5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, SUV, or Utility
Powertrain Type
N/A
Retail Price
$45,950 - $50,950†
Transmission
5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, SUV, or Utility
Powertrain Type
N/A
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
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2003 Land Rover Defender
Available Variants
The Land Rover Defender comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Xtreme and the most expensive being Base.
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Power to Weight
45.52 - 54.05 kW/t
45.52 kW/t
96.84 kW/t
Price
$45,950 - $47,950
$28,390
$55,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,710 - 3,050 kg
1,725 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,200 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
215 - 229 mm
170 mm
244 mm
Payload Capacity
735 - 1,073 kg
735 kg
1,073 kg
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Dimensions
3,883 mm
1,790 mm
1,972 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,883 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,790 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,972 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 735 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the Xtreme that starts from $45,950.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $50,950.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Xtreme and Base.
See all Land Rover Defender towing capacityThe largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 5132mm in length and sits 2035mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the Base which has 90kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the Base which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).
The Land Rover Defender uses Diesel.
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