2003 Land Rover Defender XS Manual 4x4
QLD • Private
29
Odometer246,000km
Body typeSUV
FuelDiesel
TransmissionManual
Key highlights
*Apple CarPlay
Reversing camera
Air Conditioning
Generated with AI from seller comments and car specifications.*
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Comments from the seller
🚙 For Sale: 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 (Manual, Diesel)
📍Located Sunshine Coast, Qld | 💰 $46k | 📅 Registered until November 2026
If you’ve been dreaming of owning a Defender that’s been well cared for and honestly maintained, this might be the one. I’ve owned this beauty for 7 years (3rd owner) and it’s been serviced only by British Off Road and LRM Mechanical (Land Rover specialists) – no backyard tinkering, ever. All paperwork available.
✅ Key Details:
- 2003 MY Land Rover Defender 90 Series TD5
- 5-cylinder 2.5L (remapped)
- 5-speed manual
- 241,600 km
- Diesel
- Registered until November 2026
🛠️ Recent Work & Condition:
- All works done for Roadworth Certificate incl replacemnt lamps, fuel block and gasket and o ring, new seatbelts, seal swivel ball, outer and inner axle, gasket swivel ball, gasket stub axlet, flange - completed in February 2026
- New clutch kit (drives so much smoother since), flywheel, spigot bush, rear main seal, sump gasket, gear box mount all done in November 2025
- Alternator (genuine part) replaced in Oct 2024
- Selling vehicle registered and with roadworthy certificate.
✨ Exterior:
- Light silver body – great condition overall
- No rust
- Checker plate bonnet wings with small paint chips
- Roof rack (powder-coated)
- Brilliant LED light bar above windscreen
- Photos show a dent in the front passenger side - this has now been repaired by quality body repairs workshop
🪑 Interior:
- Excellent condition — original checker plate fabric protected by MSA 4WD seat covers
- 2x double fold-down rear seats (all with lap belts)
- Alpine 702D head unit with Apple CarPlay
❤️ Why Selling:
Reluctant sale – I adore this Defender, but we’ve moved to a rural property and need to redirect funds toward a ute and farm machinery.
🗂️ Transparency:
I believe in keeping things upfront — this Defender has been loved and maintained properly, and the next owner will get an honest, strong vehicle.
📞 Message me for the mechanic’s report, more photos, or to arrange a look. Serious enquiries only, please.
Car details
øVehicle description
90 XS Wagon 3dr Man 5sp 4x4 2.5DT [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Silver
Interior colour
Mainly grey
Body type
SUV, 3 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
5 cylinders, Diesel Turbo Intercooled, 2.5L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
6 months/November 2026
Build date
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Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20259621
After market
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Controls
Smart device integration - Apple CarPlay
Driver assistance
Camera - rear
Security
Central lockingCentral locking - remote/keylessAlarm
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Lights
Driving lamps
Windows
Tinted windows
Bars
Nudge Bar
Snorkel
Snorkel
Steps
Side steps
Bull bar
Bull bar
Roof
Roof racks
Winch
Electric winch
Battery
Dual Battery System
Performance
Performance Chip
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
60L
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2498cc
Engine Size (L)
2.5L
Induction
Turbo Intercooled
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
5
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
19.5
Engine Code
Td5
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
90.0kW @ 4200rpm
Torque
300Nm @ 1950rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
52.2kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
4X4
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x7.0
Rear Rim Description
16x7.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
3990mm
Width
1790mm
Height
1990mm
Wheelbase
2360mm
Track Front
1486mm
Track Rear
1486mm
Kerb Weight
1725kg
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
2003
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
90
Series
90
Badge
XS
Doors
3
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
SUV
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Jodhi is the sellerLocation
Towen Mountain, QLD 4560
Member since
2025
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