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Land Rover Defender Td5 specs and manuals
Defender (1990–2016) · 1998–2007
Model data
| Built | 1998–2007 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5 L Td5 turbodiesel I5, 122 hp at 4,850 rpm, 221 lbf ft (300 Nm) |
| Engine data | 2498 cc 5-cylinder · bore 84.45 mm · stroke 88.95 mm · compression 19.5:1 · firing order 1-2-4-5-3 · EN 590 diesel, not bio-diesel compatible |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 5-speed R380 with LT230 transfer box |
| Wheelbases | 90 · 110 · 130 |
| Notes | 1998–2007. Official combined fuel use: 90 10.1 L/100 km, 110/130 10.8 L/100 km. |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 90: 2360 · 110: 2794 · 130: 3226 |
| Overall length | 90: 3722–3883 mm · 110: 4438–4631 mm · 130: 5132 mm |
| Width / track | 1790 mm / 1486 mm |
| Wading depth | 500 mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 90: 2400–2550 kg · 110: 2950–3050 kg · heavy-duty 110/130: 3500 kg |
| Towing (on-road) | Unbraked 750 kg · over-run brakes 3500 kg · nose weight 150 kg |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | Castrol 5W-30 to ACEA A1/B1 (A3/B3 if unavailable); 10W-40 in hot climates |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | ≈8.2 L with a new filter (handbook: 7.2 L from dry plus 1.0 L for the filter) |
| Coolant | 13.0 L, 50% OAT (red/pink): Castrol Anti-freeze SF or Texaco XLC; never mix types |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | R380 5-speed: Texaco MTF 94, 2.38 L |
| Transfer box | LT230: Castrol Syntrax 75W-90 (or Texaco Multigear 75W-90R), 2.30 L |
| Differentials | 80W-90 (Castrol EPX): front 1.70 L; rear 1.70 L (Rover axle, 90) or 2.26 L (Salisbury, 110/130) |
| Swivel housings | One-shot grease (Molytex EP00 or equivalent), ≈0.35 L each side |
| Steering | Power steering: Dexron III ATF |
| Brakes | DOT4, minimum boiling point 260 °C |
| Clutch hydraulics | DOT4 (separate reservoir) |
| Land Rover service schedule | Engine oil (8.2 L), centrifuge rotor, propshaft grease, fuel filter water drain: 12,000 mi / 1 year · air filter, fuel filter, brake fluid, gearbox (2.3 L refill), transfer box and axle oil: 24,000 mi / 2 years · full-flow oil filter and coolant: 36,000 mi / 3 years (1998–2001) or 60,000 mi / 5 years (2002–06) · auxiliary belt: 96,000 mi / 8 years (1998–2001) or 160,000 mi / 13 years (2002–06). Bulkhead changes the oil and both filters every 6,000 mi, which is cheap insurance on an older Td5 |
Settings & torque figures
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
|---|---|
| Wheel nut torque | Alloy 130 Nm (96 lbf ft) · steel 108 Nm (80 lbf ft) · heavy-duty 170 Nm (125 lbf ft) |
| Tyre pressures (handbook) | 90: front 29 / rear 38 psi · 110: front 29 / rear 49 psi (110 Station Wagon 33/49, 65 rear fully laden) · 130: front 45 / rear 66 psi |
| Grease nipples | NLGI-2 lithium-based grease |
| Fuel tank | 90: 60 L · 110/130: 75 L (Td5 handbook) |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | LPX100590 |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | ESR4686 |
| Air filter | LR027408 |
| Centrifuge rotor | ERR6299 |
| Sump plug washer | CDU1001L |
| Auxiliary belt | PQS101500 (with air con) or PQS101490 (without) |
| Water sensor washer | WJN101860 |
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