1999 Land Rover Defender

    New from

    $35,120 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, 50,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Land Rover Defender

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Land Rover Defender is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $35,120 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $47,500 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 83kW and 265Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1999 Defender is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.

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    1999 Land Rover Defender Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Metal
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 48.28
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1486
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
      • Overall Height (mm): 2064
      • Overall Length (mm): 4439
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
      • Rear Track (mm): 1486
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2794
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 90.5
      • Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
      • Compression Ratio: 19.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2495
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Intercooler Compressor
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 97
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 113
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 83
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 265
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 196
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • 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 Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
    • 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
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 2
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Sliding
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 50000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 24
      • Paint Distance (km): 50000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 31100
      • Paint Duration (months): 24
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 50000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 50000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • 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): 3050
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1331
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1719
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 190
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 190

    Extreme

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 45.52
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 2035
      • Overall Length (mm): 4599
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Single Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Single Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.5
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Stroke Engine: 89
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/rubber
      • Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 222
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950
    • 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: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Visibility
      • 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
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
      • Tinted Glass Cabin Location: Cabin
      • Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1073
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1977
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 85
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 48.28
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 2064
      • Overall Length (mm): 4439
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 90.5
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 97
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 113
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 83
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 265
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 196
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Type: Sliding
    • Weights
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1331
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1719
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 190
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 190
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    1999 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2064mm
    1790mm
    4439mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1999 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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    1999 Land Rover Defender Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Land Rover Defender?

    The Land Rover Defender offers a 2 year 50,000 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 $35,120.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $47,500.

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

    The largest Land Rover Defender is the Base which measures 1790mm wide, 5152mm 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 Land Rover Defender is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

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

    The Land Rover Defender uses Diesel.