Verdict
B
← Land Rover Defender · 1996-2016 · Classic
Land Rover Defender Classic
Headline trim: 2.4 TDCi 110 Station Wagon — 122 bhp, 0-62 in 14.7s.
BHP
122 bhp
0–60
14.7 s
Top speed
90 mph
MPG
21 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$53,000
Strengths
- Body-on-frame
- Permanent 4WD
- 90/110/130 wheelbase
Weaknesses
- Rust
- Slow
- Cabin tech non-existent
Notable tech
- Body-on-frame chassis
- 2.5 NA / 2.5 TDi / Td5 / 2.4 TDCi / 2.2 TDCi
- 5MT then 6MT (post-2007)
- Permanent 4WD with locking diff
- Live front and rear axles
- 90 / 110 / 130 wheelbase
Common issues
- Rust
- Specialist parts
- Puma timing belt
- Sealing
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Classic's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Defender 90 Td5
BHP122
Torque300 Nm
0–6014.7 s
Top90 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox5MT
Defender 110 Td5
BHP122
Torque300 Nm
0–6015.4 s
Top90 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox5MT
Defender 90 2.4 TDCi Puma
BHP122
Torque360 Nm
0–6014.7 s
Top90 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6MT
Defender 110 2.4 TDCi Puma
BHP122
Torque360 Nm
0–6015.4 s
Top90 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6MT
Defender 90 2.2 TDCi
BHP122
Torque360 Nm
0–6014.7 s
Top90 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6MT
Defender 110 2.2 TDCi
BHP122
Torque360 Nm
0–6015.4 s
Top90 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6MT
Defender 130 2.2 TDCi
BHP122
Torque360 Nm
0–6017.1 s
Top85 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox6MT