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2012 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 None SUV, Double Cab Chassis, Double Utility, Single SUV, Single Utility and Single Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $44,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $54,190 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Defender available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2011.

The Land Rover Defender is only available with an diesel motor that produces 90kW and 360Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2012 Defender is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

43.77 - 47.82 kW/t

43.77 kW/t

121.77 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

10 - 11.1 L/100km

5.7 L/100km

12.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

600 - 676 km

571 km

1,067 km

Price

$44,990 - $49,690

$26,720

$52,640

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

2 years

1 year

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,505 - 3,050 kg

1,980 kg

3,050 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

1,350 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

314 - 323 mm

150 mm

323 mm

Payload Capacity

623 - 1,091 kg

623 kg

1,091 kg

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Land Rover Defender News

Jack Quick

Land Rover Defender recalled

A manufacturing issue may cause the wheel hub and suspension components to collapse or detach on 349 Land Rover Defender models from 2010-12.

3 Years Ago

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2012 Land Rover Defender Price

Configuration	Price From*
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$49,690
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$52,690
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$49,690
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$46,690
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$48,190
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$54,190
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$48,690
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$44,990

*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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2012 Land Rover Defender Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Length: Regular
- Body Type: Suv
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- 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
- Side Step Location: Side
- Wheelbase Type: Medium
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): 43.77
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
- Bore Engine: 86.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 295
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 2.2
- Engine (cc): 2198
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 94.6
- Vavle Gear Type: Double 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: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 676
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 10.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.1
- 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 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
- 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
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3050
- Payload Allowance (kg): 994
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2056
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 Diameter: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 85
- Front Wheels Tire Sidewall Type: Black Sidewall
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- 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 Diameter: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 85
- Rear Wheels Tire Sidewall Type: Black Sidewall
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

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2012 Land Rover Defender Dimensions

2021mm

1790mm

4639mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 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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2012 Land Rover Defender Fuel Economy

There are 2 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 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 10L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

Land Rover Defender	Fuel Type	Combined
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	11.1 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	10.0 L/100km

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2012 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.