2011 Land Rover Defender Manual 4x4 MY12
NSW • Private
9
Odometer191,000km
Body typeSUV
FuelDiesel
TransmissionManual
Key highlights
*Bluetooth
Traction and/or Stability control
Air Conditioning
Tow Bar
Power Windows
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Comments from the seller
This Land Rover Defender 2011 is small but captivating.
This Defender has been set up and maintained with a clear focus—reliability, usability, and real-world touring capability.
It hasn’t been overbuilt or turned into a showpiece. Instead, it’s been thoughtfully upgraded where it matters, with a cohesive setup designed to improve performance and longevity without compromising the character of the vehicle.
A recent engine overhaul provides strong mechanical confidence, complemented by a Stage 2 tune that has been implemented as part of a balanced, reliability-focused package. Cooling has been addressed with an upgraded radiator and a Terrafirma intercooler imported from England, supporting both longevity and drivability.
Fitted with upgraded suspension and larger tyres, the vehicle has a planted stance and genuine off-road capability. Practical additions including a Redarc brake controller, batwing awning, and Anderson plugs for solar and battery integration make it a complete and usable touring setup.
At 191,000 km, it reflects consistent use and ongoing mechanical attention rather than neglect. It starts, drives, and performs as a Defender should, with key systems already addressed.
Short wheelbase Defender 90s are becoming increasingly difficult to find in clean, usable condition. As the market shifts, well-maintained and sensibly upgraded examples are beginning to stand apart from the broader pool—particularly those that don’t require immediate work.
This is not a project. It is a well-sorted, mechanically confident vehicle ready to be used—touring, weekends away, or as a capable daily.
Owned and developed with a focus on function over flash, it represents a genuine example of a Defender 90 set up as it should be.
Car details
øVehicle description
90 12MY Wagon 3dr Man 6sp 4x4 930kg 2.2DT
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Black
Body type
SUV, 3 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
6 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Diesel Turbo Intercooled, 2.2L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
7 months/December 2026
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
December 2011
Model year
MY12
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20381293
After market
Inputs
MP3 decoder
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Security
Central locking
Lights
Driving lamps
Windows
Tinted windows
Bars
Nudge Bar
Snorkel
Snorkel
Steps
Side steps
Bull bar
Bull bar
Roof
Roof racks
Towing
Tow barController - Electric Trailer Brake
Height adjustment
Lift Kit
Audio, Visual & Communication
CD / DVD
CD player
Speakers
4 speaker stereo
Safety & Security
Emergency
Rollover protection - fixed
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)Traction
Security
Central locking - remote/keylessEngine immobiliserAlarm
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Floor mats
Floor mats
Front storage
Seatback pocket - front passenger seatStorage compartment - centre console 1st row
Lights & Windows
Headlights
Electric level adjustment
Power windows
Front only
Wipers
Rear wiper/washer
Interior
Cloth
Trim
Exterior
Mudflaps
Rear
Transmission & Drivetrain
Differential
Centre differentialDiff locks
Steering
Power steering
Power steering
Brakes
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
16" alloy wheels
Other
Lock nuts
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
60L
Fuel Delivery
Common-rail Direct Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic Sequential
CO2 Emission Combined
266g/km
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2198cc
Engine Size (L)
2.2L
Induction
Turbo Intercooled
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
15.5
Engine Code
DT244
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
90.0kW @ 3500rpm
Torque
360Nm @ 2000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
49.5kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
6
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
4X4 Constant
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x7.0
Rear Rim Description
16x7.0
Front Tyre Description
235/85 R16
Rear Tyre Description
235/85 R16
Dimensions & Weights
Length
3990mm
Width
1790mm
Height
1990mm
Wheelbase
2360mm
Track Front
1486mm
Track Rear
1486mm
Tare Mass
1820kg
Kerb Weight
1820kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2750kg
Gross Combination Mass
6250kg
Payload
930kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
3500kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
750kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
3yr
Warranty in Km
100000km
Warranty Customer Assistance
3yr Roadside
Warranty Anti Corrosion in Years from First Registration
6yr
First Service Due in Km
20000km
First Service Due in Months
12mth
Regular Service Interval in Km
20000km
Regular Service Interval in Months
12mth
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
2011
Launch Month
11
Generation Name
90
Series
90
Model Year
MY12
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
3
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
SUV
Overview
Midst Cheyne-Stokes, the Defender gets a short reprieve via a new 2.2-litre turbodiesel that can comply with Euro 5 specs in markets that require it. Even so, there's precious little time left for the model. With looming worldwide, ever increasing, safety requirements there aren't many places it can hide. The current cab/chassis is produced in 110 and 130-inch wheelbase form - single or dual cab. Mid 2011 it was fitted with a new manual six-speed transmission, a revised bonnet, new dashboard, upgraded heating/ventilation and redesigned cloth seats with three-point seatbelts. ABS and traction control are still optional on most models.
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Moss Vale, NSW 2577
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