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Land Rover Defender L663 5.0 supercharged V8 (P525) specs and manuals
Defender L663 (2020 on) · 2021 on
Model data
| Built | 2021–2026 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.0 AJ-V8 petrol (naturally aspirated or supercharged) |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 8-speed automatic; permanent 4WD, with a two-speed transfer box and air suspension on many versions |
| Notes | New Defender (90, 110, 130) on the D7x aluminium monocoque; coil or air suspension. |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 5W-20 (STJLR.03.5003) on early engines, 0W-20 (STJLR.51.5122) later: match the cap |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | ≈8.5 L. Many later models have no dipstick: check the level in the instrument menu |
| Coolant | OAT antifreeze to Land Rover spec |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | Automatic gearbox, transfer box and differentials: Land Rover-specified fluids from the handbook. Land Rover lists most of these as long-life (10 years) |
| Transfer box | Two-speed transfer box: see above |
| Brakes | DOT4 low-viscosity brake fluid to Land Rover spec (ESP/ABS systems) |
| Land Rover service schedule | Land Rover service interval (UK): 16,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Models with a service indicator may ask for a service sooner. Brake fluid every 3 years and coolant every 10 years, regardless of mileage. |
| Service note | Timing chain: no scheduled replacement. |
Settings & torque figures
| Spark plugs | Long-life iridium/platinum plugs to the part number for your engine |
|---|---|
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | LR011279 |
|---|---|
| Pollen filter | LR133345 / LR171252 |
| Spark plugs | LR032080 |
Sources for this model
- Wikipedia: Land Rover Defender (L663)
- Rimmer Bros: Defender New parts (genuine numbers)
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 12 model year on
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 13 model year on (brake fluid and coolant intervals)
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 14 and 15 model year on
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 16 model year on
- Engine Oil Journal: Land Rover oil capacity chart (approximate capacities)
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