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    Land Rover Defender Base (2003) price & specs

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    $52,000†
    2.5L Diesel2D Car Pickup5 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2003 Land Rover Defender Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Car Pickup that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Land Rover Defender is regarded as an ute built in Great Britain with prices starting at $52,000 before on-road costs.

    This Land Rover Defender is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1950 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank

    The Land Rover Defender measures 1972mm (77.6 inches) in height, 3722mm (146.5 inches) in length, 1790mm (70.5 inches) in width with a 2360mm (92.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1695kg (3736.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Defender Base comes standard with 205/80 R16 front tyres and 205/80 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2003 Land Rover Defender Base has a 191mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    44.55 - 53.1 kW/t
    44.55 kW/t
    108.77 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,400 - 3,050 kg
    1,690 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    1,400 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    48 - 50°
    25.1°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    34 - 49°
    21.2°
    49°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    191 - 215 mm
    190 mm
    244 mm
    Payload Capacity
    800 - 1,205 kg
    800 kg
    1,205 kg

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    Dimensions

    3,722 mm
    1,790 mm
    1,972 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,722 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height1,972 mm
    Wheelbase2,360 mm
    Turning Circle10,100 mm
    Load Capacity705 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Car Pickup, Diesel, 4x4

    $52,000†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.5
    Engine (cc): 2492
    Compression Ratio: 19.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 89
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Capacity (L): 80
    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 26
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12.1
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 19

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12.1
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 122
    Maximum Power (kW): 90
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950

    Differential Lock

    Location: Center

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
    Selection: Manual

    Dual Range Transmission

    4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low

    Transmission

    Low High Gear Ranges: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Beam
    Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Car Pickup
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Car Pickup
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front

    Step

    Step Location: Side

    Tray/Tub

    Type: Straight Side

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Length (in): 45
    Length (mm): 1144
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 36.4
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 925
    Width (in): 56.3
    Width (mm): 1430

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.5
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 191
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Overall Height (in): 77.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1972
    Overall Length (in): 146.5
    Overall Length (mm): 3722
    Overall Width (in): 70.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1790
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1486
    Wheelbase (in): 92.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2360

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 48
    Departure Angle: 49

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front

    Cargo Doors

    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Tailgate

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1200
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2400
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5291
    Payload Allowance (kg): 852
    Payload Allowance (lb): 1878
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1695
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3737
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Location: Center
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Vinyl

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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