Defender

Defender 110

The most versatile Defender, offered as a 5-door wagon seating up to nine, a utility, and a double cab. The 2007 update brought a new dashboard, forward-facing rear seats and the bonnet bulge for the TDCi engine.

Released: 1990
Ended: 2016

Based onLand Rover One Ten

Full technical specification

Figures are typical for the model range and vary by year, engine, body style and market.

Engine

200Tdi (1990 - 94): 2.5 L turbodiesel, 107 bhp, 188 lb ft
300Tdi (1994 - 98): 2.5 L turbodiesel, 111 bhp, 195 lb ft
Td5 (1998 - 2007): 2.5 L 5-cyl turbodiesel, 122 bhp, 221 lb ft
2.4 TDCi (2007 - 11): 2.4 L Puma turbodiesel, 122 bhp, 265 lb ft
2.2 TDCi (2012 - 16): 2.2 L Puma turbodiesel, 122 bhp, 265 lb ft
Petrol: 3.5 L / 3.9 L Rover V8

Transmission & drive

Gearbox: R380 5-speed (1990 - 2007), Getrag MT82 6-speed (2007 - 16)
Transfer box: LT230 2-speed
4WD system: Permanent 4WD, lockable centre differential
Traction: Electronic traction control on Td5 / TDCi

Chassis & running gear

Frame: Welded box-section steel ladder chassis
Body: Aluminium alloy panels on steel bulkhead
Front suspension: Coil springs, radius arms, Panhard rod
Rear suspension: Coil springs, trailing links, A-frame (self-levelling unit on some 110s)
Axles: Live beam axles, Salisbury rear on 110 and 130
Brakes: Front discs, rear drums (rear discs from 1994 on 90 / 110)
Steering: Power assisted recirculating ball (manual on early models)

Dimensions & capacities

Wheelbase: 110 in (2,794 mm)
Length: 4,639 mm (Station Wagon, with spare)
Width: 1,790 mm (excluding mirrors)
Height: 2,000 mm Station Wagon
Kerb weight: Approx. 1,950 - 2,100 kg
Gross weight: 3,050 kg
Fuel tank: 75 L (TDCi), 79 L earlier
Seats: Up to 9 (Station Wagon), 5 (Double Cab)

Off-road

Approach angle: 51 deg
Departure angle: 35 deg
Wading depth: 500 mm

Performance

Top speed: 81 mph (TDCi)
0 - 62 mph: 15.8 s (2.4 TDCi)
Towing: 3,500 kg braked

Production

Built at: Solihull, England
Body styles: Station Wagon, Utility Wagon, Hard top, Pick-up, Double Cab