2002 Land Rover Defender

    New from

    $46,995 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 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 $46,995 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Xtreme variant and topping out at $50,750 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 2002 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    2002 Land Rover Defender Specs

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    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: Double Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • 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
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Metal
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 45.52
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 50
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1430
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 40.7
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1035
      • 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
      • Departure Angle: 35
      • Front Track (mm): 1486
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 215
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
      • Overall Height (mm): 2035
      • Overall Length (mm): 4599
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
      • Rear Track (mm): 1486
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2794
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Single Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Single Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • 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): 75
      • 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
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • 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
      • 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
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • 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
      • 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 Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • 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 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
      • 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): 1073
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1977
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
    • 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:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 44.14
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Dimensions
      • 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): 43
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1092
      • Front Track (mm): 1511
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 15080
      • Overall Length (mm): 5152
      • Rear Track (mm): 1511
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3226
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
    • 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:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 45.52
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1430
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 40.7
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1035
      • 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): 12800
      • Overall Length (mm): 4599
      • Rear Track (mm): 1486
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2794
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Single Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Single Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Visibility
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3050
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1073
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1977
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
    • 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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    2002 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

    2035mm
    1790mm
    5152mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2002 Land Rover Defender Towing Capacity

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    2002 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

    2002 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 $46,995.

    The most expensive Land Rover Defender is the Base that starts from $50,750.

    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, 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.