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    2003 Land Rover Defender

    New from

    $45,950 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Land Rover Defender

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    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.

    See Land Rover Defender models from other years

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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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    2003 Land Rover Defender Price

    Xtreme

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$45,950
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$47,950

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4$50,950
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4$49,450
    *excl. on-roads

    All Land Rover Defender Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$98,400$313,800
    2025$92,402$325,532
    2024$88,870$240,270
    2023$78,480$227,145
    2022$74,516$219,989
    *excl. on-roads
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    2003 Land Rover Defender Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Land Rover Defender

    Xtreme

    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Brush Guard Type: Deformable
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Metal
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 54.05
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 1600
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 56.5
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 47.4
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1430
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 45
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1144
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 56.3
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1430
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 36.4
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 925
      • Front Track (mm): 1486
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
      • Overall Height (mm): 1972
      • Overall Length (mm): 3883
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
      • Rear Track (mm): 1486
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2360
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Compression Ratio: 19.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2495
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 89
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Type: Beam
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.54
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Drive Speed Limited Manual Only
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2400
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 735
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1665
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 85
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Base

    Adds to Xtreme:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 44.14
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 50
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1670
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 65.7
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1668
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 65.7
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1670
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 42.9
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1090
      • Departure Angle: 34
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 215
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 15080
      • Overall Height (mm): 2035
      • Overall Length (mm): 5132
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3226
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
    • Engine
      • Engine (cc): 2498
      • Engine Code: Td5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
    • Safety
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: R380
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1580
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3483
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3500
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1461
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2039
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2200
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 190
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 190
    Removes from Xtreme:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Bumpers
      • Brush Guard Type: Deformable
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 54.05
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 1600
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 56.5
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 47.4
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1430
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 45
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1144
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 56.3
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1430
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 36.4
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 925
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
      • Overall Height (mm): 1972
      • Overall Length (mm): 3883
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2360
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
    • Engine
      • Engine (cc): 2495
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Transmission
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2400
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 735
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1665
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    2003 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2035mm
    1790mm
    5132mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20263000Kg3500Kg
    20253000Kg3500Kg
    20243000Kg3500Kg
    20233500Kg3500Kg
    20223500Kg3500Kg
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    2003 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

    Land Rover DefenderFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel-
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel-
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    2003 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 Xtreme that starts from $45,950.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $50,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Xtreme and Base.

    The 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.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Land Rover Defender may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the Base which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).

    The Land Rover Defender uses Diesel.