2003 Land Rover Defender Overview
2003 Land Rover Defender Overview
Defender is its ultimate off-roader. The design is one of brilliant simplicity, viewers of BBC's Top Gear chose as their “Greatest Car of all Time”.
unrivalled strength and legendary ability. That's why Defender is trusted by Instantly recognized wherever it is seen, Defender has many
those who demand the most. contemporaries but no peers. In the words of survival expert Ray Mears:
Today's Defender is a product of a controlled evolution - an unbeatable “There's something reassuring about the shape of the Defender. You see one
combination of Land Rover tradition, proven development, and the very latest coming and think everything's going to be alright.”
COLOURS AND BODYSTYLES
Defender 130 High Capacity Double Cab Pick up Defender 90 Pick Up Defender 110 Pick Up Defender 110 Hard Top Defender 110 High Capacity Pick Up
Chawton White - clear over base solid Bonatti Grey* - clear over base metallic Alveston Red* - clear over base micatallic Epsom Green - clear over base micatallic Java Black - clear over base micatallic
* White roof is standard for all specifcations. Body coloured roof is available as an option on E specifications
BODYSTYLES
INCREASED PAYLOAD YES YES STANDARD YES YES YES YES NO STANDARD
OPTION AVAILABLE?
TOWING - short distance (eg agriculture) Manoeuvrability, good rear visibility TOWING - long distance (eg exhibition units) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
TOWING - long distance (eg exhibition units) Directional stability, fuel range CARRYING EQUIPMENT ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
EXTREME OFF-ROAD Manoeuvrability, all round visibility, EXTREME OFF-ROAD (Max. including 750 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
good clearance angles or 235 tyre option, where applicable)
TRIM COMBINATIONS SEATING COMBINATIONS
90 110
HT/PU HT/PU/HCPU
2 seats with Storage Tray, 2 seats with Storage Tray,
optional centre seat available optional centre seat available
SW - ‘E’ specification
SW - ‘E/S’ specification
6 seats with Storage Tray,
9 seats with Storage Tray,
optional centre seat available,
individual rear seat optional
individual rear seat option
130
Bonatti Grey clear over base micatallic Recommended Designers Choice
HCDCPU
Zambezi Silver clear over base micatallic Not Available Designers Choice
5 seats with Storage Tray,
optional centre seat available
Epsom Green clear over base micatallic Available Recommended
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TYRE Distance from centre indicates UNMADE ROADS THE Td5 2.5 LITRE DIESEL Td5, 2.5 LITRE TURBOCHARGED THE Tdi 2.5 LITRE DIESEL 300 Tdi, 2.5 LITRE TURBOCHARGED
5 AND INTERCOOLED 5 SPEED MANUAL AND INTERCOOLED 5 SPEED MANUAL
level of performance The Td5 diesel engine represents state-of-the-art This 2.5 mechanical diesel engine provides enduring
No tyre is perfect for all driving conditions, therefore Land Rover offer a range of tyres to
1 = Good 5 = superior electronic high speed direct injection design and reliability coupled with a performance to match
suit a wide variety of surfaces. allows Defender to retain its position as a class- Defender’s hard working lifestyle.
Choosing the correct tyre for the type of conditions you are most likely to experience will ROCKS HIGHWAY leading diesel vehicle.
HIGHWAY - Normal tarmac
enable you to get the best from your Defender. road The results given here do not express or imply any guarantee of The results given here do not express or imply any guarantee of
the fuel consumption of any particular vehicle with which this the fuel consumption of any particular vehicle with which this
UNMADE ROAD - Dirt or gravel 0 information may be supplied. Vehicles are not individually tested, information may be supplied. Vehicles are not individually tested,
and there are inevitably differences between individual vehicles and there are inevitably differences between individual vehicles
OFF-ROAD - Mud and grass
of the same model. In addition, the vehicle may incorporate of the same model. In addition, the vehicle may incorporate
SNOW - Compact snow particular modifications. Furthermore, the driver’s style and particular modifications. Furthermore, the driver’s style and
road traffic conditions, as well as the extent to which the road traffic conditions, as well as the extent to which the
and ice
SAND OFF-ROAD vehicle has been driven and the standard of maintenance will all vehicle has been driven and the standard of maintenance will all
SAND - Loose or compact affect its fuel consumption. Information as to the results of affect its fuel consumption. Information as to the results of
officially approved tests on all vehicles tested is available for officially approved tests on all vehicles tested is available for
sand, rocks possible Max. power @ 4200 rpm - 90kW (122 bhp) Max. power @ 4000 rpm - 833kW (111.3 bhp)
inspection by customers on the premises where these vehicles Max. torque @ 1950 rpm - 300Nm (221 lb/ft) inspection by customers on the premises where these vehicles Max. torque @ 1800 rpm - 265Nm (195 lb/ft)
ROCKS - Solid rock strewn are displayed. are displayed.
with boulders/stones SNOW 90 110 130 90 110 130
Standard steel wheel Heavy duty steel wheel Freestyle 90 & 110 choice,
90/110 110/130 Boost alloy APPLICABILITY
FUEL TANK CAPACITY FUEL TANK CAPACITY
5.5F x 16 6.5J x 16 7J x 16 ■ = Standard
Diesel - litres 60 75 75 Diesel - litres 54.5 80 80
140 x 406 165 x 406 175 x 406 WHEEL TYRE 90 110 110 130
! = Option
SIZE HD Imperial gallons 13.2 16.5 16.5 Imperial gallons 12 17.5 12.5
Other wheel options are available as accessories.
MICHELIN XPC 205R16 ■
STD STEEL
7.50R16 ! !
FUEL ECONOMY (MPG - L/100KM) FUEL ECONOMY (MPG - L/100KM)
MICHELIN XS & XSF STD STEEL 7.50R16 ! !
Urban 23.7 (11.9) 23.2 (12.2) N/A Urban 22.4 (11.7) 22.7 (12.2) N/A
MICHELIN XZL STD STEEL 7.50R16 ! ! ! ■ Extra urban 32.1 (8.8) 29.7 (9.5) N/A Extra urban 32.5 (8.7) 32.4 (8.7) N/A
Combined 28.2 (10) 26.9 (10.5) N/A Combined 28.8 (9.8) 26.9 (10.1) N/A
AVON RANGEMASTER STD STEEL 7.50R16 ! ■
Drive by noise (SW) 76db 75db N/A
GOODYEAR G90 HD STEEL 7.50R16 ■ !
CO2 g/km 282 299 N/A
GENERAL GRABBER BOOST ALLOY 235/85R16 ! !
Certifiable emissions EU3 EU3 N/A
CAPABILITIES
APPROACH/DEPARTURE ANGLES MAXIMUM GRADIENT MAXIMUM TRAVERSE ANGLE MINIMUM KERB-KERB TURNING WADING DEPTH OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Minimum
kerb-kerb turning
radius
GRADIENTS AT KERB WEIGHT WEIGHTS Kg MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS metres (feet) GROUND CLEARANCE mm (inch)
90 110 130 90 110 130 90 110 130 90 110 130
Tyre size 205 7.5/235 7.5/235 7.5 STANDARD Pick Up Hard Top Station Pick Up High Capacity Hard Top Station Double Cab Double Cab Standard Pick Up Freestyle Standard Freestyle Standard Tyre size 205 7.5/235 7.5/235 7.5
Wagon Pick Up Wagon HCPU 90 choice 110 choice
Maximum Gradient 45º 45º 45º 45º Minimum Ground
Gross vehicle 2400 2400 2550 3050 3050 3050 2950 3050 N/A Tyre size 7.50x16 205x16 235x16 7.50x16 235x16 7.50x16 Clearance (unladen) 191 (7.5) 229 (9) 215 (8.5) 215 (8.5)
Approach Angle 48º 51º 30’ 50º 50º
Kerb weight* 1770 1815 1870 1885 1920 1920 2055 1995 N/A Minimum
Departure Angle 49º 53º 34º 30’ 34º
90 130
Width
1790mm (70.5”) Overall Length 3883mm (152.9”) Overall Length
DIMENSIONS mm (in) Pick Up 3722mm (146.5”) Double Cab HCPU 5130mm (202.0”)
90 110 130
Pick Up Hard Top Station Wagon Pick Up High Capacity Pick Up Hard Top Station Wagon Double Cab Double Cab HCPU
Height Height
Track Front/Rear 1486 1486 1486 1486 1486 1486 1486 1486 1511 1933mm 2076mm
(78.5”) (81.7”)
(58.5) (58.5) (58.5) (58.5) (58.5) (58.5) (58.5) (58.5) (59.5) with 205 with
tyres 750/235
Cargo bed length *983 1144 1144 *1740 2010 1900 N/A 1020 1668 tyres
*add 161mm if spare wheel removed (38.7) (45.0) (45.0) (68.5) (79.2) (74.8) (40.8) (65.7)
Interior width 1430 1430 1430 1430 1670 1430 1430 1430 1670
Track width
(56.3) (56.3) (56.3) (56.3) (65.7) (56.3) (56.3) (56.3) (65.7)
1486mm (58.5”)
130 DC/HCPU Wheelbase 2360mm (92.9”) Wheelbase 3225mm (127.0”)
Interior height N/A 1205 1175 N/A N/A 1205 1175 N/A N/A 1511mm (59.5”)
(47.4) (46.3) (47.4) (46.3) Vehicle height depends on tyre and suspension options
Width between 925 925 925 925 1090 925 925 925 1092
110 110 110
wheel boxes (36.4) (36.4) (36.4) (36.4) (43.0) (36.4) (36.4) (36.4) (43.0)
Overall Length Overall Length Overall Length
Tailgate aperture width 864 864 864 864 1362 864 864 864 1362 Station Wagon/Hard Top 4599mm (181.0”) Double Cab 4438mm (174.7”) HCPU 4631mm (182.3”)
Pick Up 4438mm (174.7”)
(34) (34) (34) (34) (53.6) (34) (34) (34) (53.6)
Largest Box Length 830 1030 1005 1570 1980 1750 1100/1470 690 1640
(32.6) (40.6) (40) (61.8) (78) (68.9) (43.5/57.9) (27.2) (64.6)
Largest Box Width 800 755 660 800 1060 755 660 800 1060
(31.5) (29.7) (26) (31.5) (41.7) (29.7) (26) (31.5) (41.7)
Largest Box Height 1160 1050 1050 1160 1160 1050 1050 1160 1160
(45.7) (41.3) (41.3) (45.7) (45.7) (41.3) (41.3) (45.7) (45.7)
Wheelbase 2794mm (110.0”) Wheelbase 2794mm (110.0”) Wheelbase 2794mm (110.0”)
VEHICLE LOADING LOAD CAPABILITIES
MAXIMUM AXLE
Incorrect vehicle and trailer loading can give excessive tyre, brake and spring wear, overloaded Choosing the correct equipment
90 110 130
axles, poor vehicle handling and braking performance and a generally unstable and inefficient vehicle.
The following factors should be taken into consideration when choosing your vehicle and the Land Rover offer a range of towing equipment to suit different applications, both as optional Pickup (HD) Hardtop (HD) Station Wagon Pickup (HD) HCPU (HD) Hardtop (HD) Station Wagon Double Cab (HD) Heavy Duty
original equipment and accessories. HD Standard (UK Freestyle)
equipment you specify.
Front axle (kg) 1200 (1200) 1200 (1580) 1200 (1580) 1200 (1580) 1200 (1200) 1200 (1580) 1580
Multi-height tow bars enable the hitch to be fixed at a specific position and are a cost
Rear axle (kg) 1380(1500) 1850 (2200) 1850 (2200) 1850 (2200) 1750 (1940) 1850 (2200) 2200
effective solution for people who are only likely to tow one particular trailer or caravan.
PAYLOAD & WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Gross vehicle weight (kg) 2400 (2550) 3050 (3500) 3050 (3500) 3050 (3500) 2950 (3050) 3050 (3500) 3500
Adjustable tow bars enable the hitch to be readily adjusted to different heights and are
Front axle at kerb 975 (980) 970 (975) 968 1027 (1032) 1022 (1027) 1022 (1027) 1026 (1041) 1052 (1057) 1130
A correct weight distribution is achieved by considering several simple points:- suitable for users who are likely to tow a variety of different trailers, or where the rear height of the
Rear axle at kerb 795 (805) 845 (855) 902 858 (868) 898 (908) 898 (908) 1029 (1039) 943 (953) 987
•Payload is calculated by GVW-EEC kerb weight and must not be exceeded vehicle may vary significantly with different payloads
•This payload should be distributed as evenly as possible along the vehicle Either a tow ball or a combined ball and jaw unit can be specified. The ball is suitable for most
SUSPENSION
•The fore/aft position of the payload must be chosen to prevent overloading of purposes, the Jaw unit gives greater versatility.
90 110 130 & 110 HEAVY DUTY
particular axles
•The payload should be kept down as low as possible ROOF RACKS Front Live beam axle, single rate coil springs, telescopic Live beam axle, dual rate coil springs, Live beam axle, single rate coil springs, telescopic
•Additional affects of a trailer should be taken into consideration (see towing Any load on the roof of the vehicle will affect vehicle handling and significant or tall loads should
hydraulic dampers. Panhard rod. telescopic hydraulic dampers. Panhard rod. hydraulic dampers. Panhard rod.
section below) be avoided. Land Rover recommend a maximum of 75kg including the roof rack. Rear Live beam axle, single rate coil springs, (dual rate on 3050kg live beam axle, multi-rate coil springs, Live beam axle, single rate coil springs, telescopic
2550kg) telescopic hydraulic dampers. telescopic hydraulic dampers. “A” frame. hydraulic dampers. “A” frame.
Please refer to the table opposite and the dimensions section to assess the most appropriate Land Rover Accessories and special Vehicles offer a range of roof rack systems to ensure roof “A” frame. Co-axial helper springs.
vehicle configuration for the loads you are likely to carry. For example. If you wish to carry relatively loads are carried as safely as possible.
compact, but heavy loads, a vehicle such as the 110 pickup, where the load can be stowed as far Sports bars are suitable for long loads that can be secured at two points such as ladders,
canoes, windsurfers etc and, being the lightest racks, have the greatest weight carrying capability
forward as possible would be appropriate. For less heavy loads, the 110 DCPU will give additional TOWING All weights in kg
personnel carrying capabilities. within the 75kg recommendation. They can also be fitted with a variety of specific attachments for 90 110 130
items such as bicycles, skis, luggage boxes etc
Unbraked trailer 750 750 750
Expedition racks are available in different lengths applicable to different bodystyles and
TOWING Recommended max. trailer nose weight (kg) 150 150 150
wheelbases. These are suitable for stowing a quantity of different items of equipment and enable Effect on rear axle weight 193 204 (HCPU 220) 211
Trailer loading loads to be distributed across a wider area to keep the load height to a minimum.
In order to obtain the best performance from your Land Rover, trailers should be loaded level
and with the correct nose weight.
Note the trailer nose weight must be taken into account when estimating axle loads and will have
ROOF LOAD SYSTEM Approved Land Rover Genuine Parts roof rack. All weights in kg. Weight includes roof rack.
90 110
a disproportionate affect due to the position of the hitch behind the rear axle (see table opposite)
Roof rack 75 75
Ladder rack 75 75
FEATURES
1. Hard Top without side windows 5. Not Soft Top ■ = Standard equipment ! = Option – = Not available
2. Not available on 130 6. Not Soft Top or 110 Hard Top
3. Standard on 130 7. Standard on 110
4. Soft Top only
Leather steering wheel and gear knobs – – – – – – – – – – Alloy wheel & 235 tyre ! ! ! ! !2 !2 ! ! ! !
Sidesteps 2 ! ! ! ! – – – – – –
Cubby Box ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Sidesteps 4 – – – – ! ! – – – –
"Brunel" coloured switch panel – – – – – – – – – –
Rear folding step !5 !5 – – – – ■ ■ ■ ■
IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT Side Runners – – – – – – – – – –
Cargo Cover (no side windows) – – ! ! –3 –3 – – – –
Radio Preparation (inc aerial) ■ – ■ – ■ – ■ – ■ – Cargo Cover (with side windows) !4 !4 ! ! !7 !7 – – – –
Stereo radio cassette with 2 speakers ! ■ ! ■ ! ■ – ■ – ■ Heavy Duty Suspension (90 = 2550kg. 110 = 3500kg.) ! ! ! ! !7 !7 ■ ■ – –
Stereo radio & single CD with 2 speakers !4 !4 ! ! ! ! – – – – Smoked front indicators & side repeaters – – – – – – – – – –
Body coloured wheel arches – ■ – ■ – ■ – ■ – ■
Stereo radio & single CD with 4 speakers !5 !5 – – – – ! ! ! !
Body coloured roof (metallic paints only) – !6 – ! – ! – ! – !
SPECIAL VEHICLES
In addition to the wide range of standard vehicles, Land QUADTECH HYDRAULIC PLATFORMS DROPSIDES & TIPPERS WORKSHOPS FIRE TENDERS WORKSHOPS FEATURES A B C D
90 110 90 110 90 110 90 110
Rover Special Vehicles offer a variety of vehicle conversions Interior striplight n n n n n n n n
Exterior worklamp
which combine the inherent strengths of Defender with
n n n n
Upper bulkhead n n n n n n n n
Rubber mat n n n n
Amber Beacon n n
Twin Beacons n n n n
QUADTECH 1 QUADTECH 2 QUADTECH 3 QUADTECH 4 VM10.5 VM12.5 VM13.5 VM14.5 3-MAN 6-MAN 90 110 3-MAN 6-MAN Longtitudinal open rack (rhs) n n n n n n
INSULATED PLATFORM
Rear security mesh n n n n n n
PLATFORM Defender 130 Defender 110/1: Defender 130 Defender 130 Defender 90 Defender 110 Defender 130 Dixon bate tow gear n n n n
Length (mm) 5000 5000 5000 5000 - - - - 5130 3883 4599 5130 5130 Longtitudinal open rack (rhs) n n n n
Handwash unit n n n n
Width (mm) 1935 1935 1935 1935 1790 1790 1750 1790 1935 1790 1935 Tool locker n
Height (mm) 2073 2073 2073 2073 2920 3200 2870 3050 2060 2130 2060 2130 1980 2060 Fixed rear step n n
Engine
The results given here do not express or imply any guarantee of the fuel consumption of any
particular vehicle with which this information may be supplied. Vehicles are not individually tested,
and there are inevitably differences between individual vehicles of the same model. In addition, the
vehicle may incorporate particular modifications. Furthermore, the driver’s style and road traffic
conditions, as well as the extent to which the vehicle has been driven and the standard of
maintenance will all affect its fuel consumption. Information as to the results of officially approved
tests on all vehicles tested is available for inspection by customers on the premises where these
vehicles are displayed.
This publication is for international usage and whilst Land Rover take the utmost care in ensuring
that all the details in the publication are correct at the time of going to press, we are constantly
striving for improvement and therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and equipment
without notice. Details of specifications and equipment are also subject to change to suit local
market conditions and requirements, and not all products are available in every market, some
vehicles may be shown with accessories or option a equipment fitted. These products vary from
market to market, please consult your Land Rover Dealer who will be pleased to advise you on
current specifications. Distributors and Dealers are not agents of Land Rover and have absolutely
no authority to bind Land Rover to any express or implied undertaking or representation.