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2010 Land Rover Defender

New from

$44,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

10 - 11.1 L / 100km

About the Land Rover Defender

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Land Rover Defender is a small SUV offered in Single SUV, Double Cab Chassis, Double Utility, Single Cab Chassis and Single Utility body styles. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $63,320 for the SVX.

There are 2 variants of the Defender available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.4L turbo diesel common rail (90kW/360Nm) and 2.4L turbo diesel direct injection (90kW/360Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2010 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

44.47 - 54.84 kW/t

36.74 kW/t

102.06 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

11 - 11.1 L/100km

7.9 L/100km

14 L/100km

Vehicle Range

676 - 682 km

571 km

962 km

Price

$45,990 - $53,490

$18,999

$64,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

130,000 km

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

3,050 - 3,500 kg

2,720 kg

3,500 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

1,800 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

314 mm

190 mm

314 mm

Payload Capacity

1,111 - 1,777 kg

751 kg

1,777 kg

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2010 Land Rover Defender Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$48,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$51,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$48,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$45,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$45,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$47,490
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$53,490
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$47,990
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	$44,990

SVX

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$63,320

*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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2010 Land Rover Defender Specs

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Base

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Length: Regular
- Body Type: Suv
- Cab Type: Single Cab
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: L316
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Rear Step Location: Rear
- Rear Step Type: Platform
- Roof Type: Standard
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Front Location: Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 45.64
Convenience
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 25.6
- External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 47.1
- Front Overhang (mm): 649
- Front Track (mm): 1486
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 314
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14360
- Overall Height (mm): 2021
- Overall Length (mm): 4639
- Overall Width (mm): 1790
- Rear Overhang (mm): 1196
- Rear Track (mm): 1486
- Wheelbase (mm): 2794
Doors
- Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
- Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
- Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Single Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 2.0
- Bore Engine: 89.9
- Co2 Level (combined): 291
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Engine (l): 2.4
- Engine (cc): 2402
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 94.6
- Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 682
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.0
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 90
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 360
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
- Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
- Third Row Seat Front Folding: Fixed
- Third Row Seat Front Fore Aft Adjustment
- Third Row Seat Front Reclining
- Third Row Seat Front Removable
- Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
- Third Row Seat Front Type: Bucket
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 20000
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Beam
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.540
- Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
- Transmission Code: Gft Mt-82
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Driver Third Row Window Location: Driver
- Driver Third Row Window Type: Sliding
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Passenger Third Row Window Location: Passenger
- Passenger Third Row Window Type: Sliding
- 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 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): 1250
- Front Axle Weight (lb): 2756
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3050
- Payload Allowance (kg): 1078
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1972
- Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1940
- Tare Weight (kg): 1975
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 85
- Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

SVX

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
Body exterior
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Side Step Location: Side
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 44.1
Dimensions
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12800
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 17.5
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Manual
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Type: Branded
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Branded
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
Transmission
- Drive Speed Limited Manual Only
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
- Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Weights
- Payload Allowance (kg): 1009
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2041
- Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1850
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 120
- Rear Wheels Axle Location: 1
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 120

Removes from Base:

Audio
- System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 45.64
Convenience
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 14360
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
- Third Row Seat Front Folding: Fixed
- Third Row Seat Front Fore Aft Adjustment
- Third Row Seat Front Reclining
- Third Row Seat Front Removable
- Third Row Seat Front Type: Bucket
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 20000
Weights
- Payload Allowance (kg): 1078
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1972
- Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1940
- Tare Weight (kg): 1975
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5

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2010 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

2021mm

1790mm

4639mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2010 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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2010 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Defender

The most fuel efficient Land Rover Defender is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Turbo Diesel Direct Injection and uses 10L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Land Rover Defender that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 11.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Land Rover Defender	Fuel Type	Combined
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.0 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.0 L/100km

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2010 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.