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2000 Land Rover Defender

New from

$37,563 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 50,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Land Rover Defender

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Land Rover Defender is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $37,563 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $47,500 for the Base.

There are 3 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 2000 Defender is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.

See Land Rover Defender models from other years

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Power to Weight

44.14 - 52.36 kW/t

40.11 kW/t

89.29 kW/t

Price

$37,563 - $47,500

$16,895

$47,500

Warranty (Years)

2 - 3 years

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

50,000 - 100,000 km

50,000 km

100,000 km

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

3,050 - 3,500 kg

2,730 kg

3,500 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

1,500 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

50°

50°

Departure Angle

35°

35°

Ground Clearance Unladen

215 mm

150 mm

215 mm

Payload Capacity

1,331 - 1,651 kg

955 kg

1,651 kg

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2000 Land Rover Defender Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$39,990
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$37,563
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$40,490
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$38,033
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$47,500
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$44,618
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$44,650
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$41,940

Xtreme

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$41,790

Extreme

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$44,490

*excl. on-roads

All Land Rover Defender Pricing

Year	Price 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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2000 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): 52.36
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
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): 122
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 196
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950
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
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
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

Xtreme

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Cab Type: Double Cab
- Driver Location: Rhd
- 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
- Approach Angle: 50
- Cargo Area Length (in): 40.7
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 1035
- Departure Angle: 35
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 215
- 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
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/rubber
- Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- 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
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
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
- 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:

Audio
- Antenna Type: Telescopic
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
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 52.36
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 2064
- Overall Length (mm): 4439
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Analogue
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
Lights
- Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 196
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
- Front Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
Storage
- Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
- Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 2
Visibility
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- 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
- 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

Extreme

Adds to Xtreme:

Audio
- Antenna Type: Telescopic
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 3
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Analogue
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
Lights
- Headlights Configuration: Single
Performance
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 222
Storage
- Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
- Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 2
Visibility
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Tinted Glass Cabin Location: Cabin
- Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
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

Removes from Xtreme:

Audio
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 50
- Cargo Area Length (in): 40.7
- Cargo Area Length (mm): 1035
- Departure Angle: 35
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 215
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height 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

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2000 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

2064mm

1790mm

4439mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2000 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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2000 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

Land Rover Defender	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	-
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	-
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	-

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2000 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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Very Good

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Very Good

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Good

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Very Good

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Good

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Very Good

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Land Rover Defender FAQs

The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $37,563.

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, Xtreme 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.