Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Rover

							General data
168 EEC KERB WEIGHT
90 models Standard High load
Soft top:
- 4-cyl petrol 1636 kg (3606 lb).................................................... 1640 kg (3615 lb)
- V8 petrol 1627 kg (3587 lb)....................................................... 1627 kg (3587 lb)
- Tdi 1695 kg (3736 lb)................................................................. 1699 kg (3745 lb)
Pick-up:
- 4-cyl petrol 1636 kg (3606 lb).................................................... 1640 kg (3615 lb)
- V8 petrol 1627 kg (3587 lb)....................................................... 1627 kg (3587 lb)
- Tdi 1694 kg (3734 lb)................................................................. 1698 kg (3743 lb)
Hard top:
- 4-cyl petrol 1683 kg (3710 lb).................................................... 1687 kg (3719 lb)
- V8 petrol 1672 kg (3686 lb)....................................................... 1672 kg (3686 lb)
- Tdi 1746 kg (3849 lb)................................................................. 1750 kg (3858 lb)
Station wagon:
- 4-cyl petrol 1701 kg (3750 lb).................................................... 1705 kg (3758 lb)
- V8 petrol 1690 kg (3725 lb)....................................................... 1690 kg (3725 lb)
- Tdi 1793 kg (3952 lb)................................................................. 1797 kg (3961 lb)
EEC kerb weight = Unladen weight + Full fuel tank + 75 kg driver. 
						

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169 EEC KERB WEIGHT
110 models Levelled Unlevelled
Soft top:
- 4-cyl petrol 1805 kg (3979 lb).................................................... 1815 kg (4001 lb)
- V8 petrol 1806 kg (3981 lb)....................................................... 1816 kg (4003 lb)
- Tdi 1872 kg (4127 lb)................................................................. 1882 kg (4149 lb)
Pick-up:
- 4-cyl petrol 1815 kg (4001 lb).................................................... 1825 kg (4023 lb)
- V8 petrol 1815 kg (4001 lb)....................................................... 1825 kg (4023 lb)
- Tdi 1880 kg (4144 lb)................................................................. 1890 kg (4166 lb)
H.C. pick-up:
- 4-cyl petrol 1853 kg (4085 lb).................................................... 1863 kg (4107 lb)
- V8 petrol 1853 kg (4085 lb)....................................................... 1863 kg (4107 lb)
- Tdi 1917 kg (4226 lb)................................................................. 1927 kg (4248 lb)
Hard top:
- 4-cyl petrol 1840 kg (4056 lb).................................................... 1850 kg (4078 lb)
- V8 petrol 1840 kg (4056 lb)....................................................... 1850 kg (4078 lb)
- Tdi 1913 kg (4217 lb)................................................................. 1923 kg (4239 lb)
Station wagon:
- 4-cyl petrol 1943 kg (4283 lb).................................................... 1953 kg (4305 lb)
- V8 petrol 1944 kg (4285 lb)....................................................... 1954 kg (4307 lb)
- Tdi 2018 kg (4448 lb)................................................................. 2028 kg (4470 lb)
County S.W:
- 4-cyl petrol 1979 kg (4362 lb).................................................... 1989 kg (4385 lb)
- V8 petrol 1980 kg (4365 lb)....................................................... 1990 kg (4387 lb)
- Tdi 2054 kg (4528 lb)................................................................. 2064 kg (4550 lb)
130 models
Crew cab & H.C. pick-up
- V8 petrol 2012 kg (4435 lb).......................................................
- Tdi 2086 kg (4598 lb).................................................................
EEC kerb weight = Unladen weight + Full fuel tank + 75 kg driver. 
						

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170 FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures shown below have been calculated using a standard testing
procedure (the new EC test procedure from Directive 93/116/EC), and produced in accordance
with The Passenger Car Fuel Consumption (Amendment) Order 1996. Under normal use, a cars
actual fuel consumption figures may differ from those achieved through the test procedure,
depending on driving technique, road and traffic conditions, environmental factors, vehicle and
load conditions.
URBAN EXTRA-URBAN COMBINED
mpg l/100km mpg l/100km mpg l/100km
90 models:
300 TDi 24.2 11.8 32.5 8.7 28.8 9.8
110 & 130 models:
300 TDi 22.7 12.5 32.4 8.7 27.9 10.1
Urban cycle
The urban test cycle is carried out from a cold start and consists of a series of accelerations,
decelerations and periods of steady speed driving and engine idling. The maximum speed attained
during the test is 31 mph (50 km/h), with an average speed of 12 mph (19 km/h).
Extra-urban cycle
The extra-urban test cycle is carried out immediately after the urban test. Approximately half the
test comprises steady speed driving, while the remainder consists of a series of accelerations,
decelerations and engine idling. The maximum test speed is 75 mph (120 km/h) and the average
speed 39 mph (63 km/h). The test is carried out over a distance of 4.3 miles (7 km).
Combined
The combined figure is an average of the urban and the extra-urban test cycle results, which has
been weighted to take account of the different distances covered during the two tests.
NOTE:These figures should not be compared with the figures produced using the ECE/EEC
procedure previously required by The Passenger Car Fuel Consumption Order 1983. Because of
the changes in test procedure, even the urban figures would differ if the same car were subjected
to both tests. 
						

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171 TYRE SIZE AND PRESSURES
90 models: Front Rear
Normal - all load conditions
205 R16 radial1,9 bar ................................................ 2,4 bar
& 265/75 R16 radial (multi-terrain)28 lbf/in
235 lbf/in2
2,0 kgf/cm22,5 kgf/cm2
750 R16 radial1,9 bar ................................................ 2,75 bar
28 lbf/in240 lbf/in2
2,0 kgf/cm22,8 kgf/cm2
WARNING
Tyre pressures must be checked with the
tyres cold, as the pressure is about 0.21 bar
(3 lbf/in
2) 0.2 kgf/cm2higher at running
temperature. If the vehicle has been parked
in the sun or high ambient temperatures, DO
NOT reduce the tyre pressures, move the
vehicle into the shade and wait for the tyres
to cool before checking the pressures.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of
radial-ply tyres, front and rear. DO NOT use
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from
front to rear.
·If the wheel is marked TUBED, an inner
tube MUST be fitted, even with a
tubeless tyre.
·If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an
inner tube must NOT be fitted. 
						

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172 110 models: Front Rear
750 R16 Radial
Normal - all load conditions 1,9 bar............................. 3,3 bar
28 lbf/in
248 lbf/in2
2,0 kgf/cm23,4 kgf/cm2
130 models:
750 R16 Radial
Normal - all load conditions 3,0 bar............................. 4,5 bar
44 lbf/in
265 lbf/in2
3,1 kgf/cm24,6 kgf/cm2
WARNING
Tyre pressures must be checked with the
tyres cold, as the pressure is about 0.21 bar
(3 lbf/in
2, 0.2 kgf/cm2) higher at running
temperature. If the vehicle has been parked
in the sun or high ambient temperatures, DO
NOT reduce the tyre pressures, move the
vehicle into the shade and wait for the tyres
to cool before checking the pressures.
WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of
radial-ply tyres, front and rear. DO NOT use
cross-ply tyres, or interchange tyres from
front to rear.
·If the wheel is marked TUBED, an inner
tube MUST be fitted, even with a
tubeless tyre.
·If the wheel is marked TUBELESS, an
inner tube must NOT be fitted. 
						

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SECTION 7
Parts & accessories
Section Contents Page
Parts & accessories 175.................................
Electrical equipment 175................................
After sales service 176....................................
Travelling abroad 176..................................... 
						

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							Parts & accessories
175 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Your vehicle has been designed,
manufactured and proven to cope with the
most rigorous driving conditions. As such,
fitting parts and accessories that have been
developed and tested to the same stringent
standards is essential to guarantee the
continued reliability, safety and performance
of the vehicle.
To augment the vehicles already awesome
ability, a comprehensive and versatile range of
quality spare parts and accessories are
available to fulfil a wide variety of roles, both
enhancing and protecting the vehicle in the
many tasks to which it can be applied.
Genuine Land Rover Parts are the ONLY parts
built to original equipment specifications AND
approved by Land Rover designers - this
means that every single part and accessory
has been rigorously tested by the same
engineering team that designed and built the
vehicle and can therefore be GUARANTEED for
twelve months with UNLIMITED MILEAGE.
A full list and description of all available
accessories is available from your Land Rover
dealer.
Always consult your dealer for advice
regarding the approval, suitability, installation
and use of any parts or accessories before
fitting.
WARNING
The fitting of parts and accessories of
inferior quality, or the carrying out of
non-approved conversions, may be
dangerous and could affect the safety of the
vehicle and occupants and invalidate the
terms and conditions of the vehicle
warranty.
Always consult a Land Rover dealer before
fitting accessories, and before commencing
any conversion or alteration to the vehicles
original specification.
Electrical equipment
WARNING
It is extremely hazardous to fit or replace
parts or accessories whose installation
requires the dismantling of or addition to
either the electrical or fuel system.
Fitting inferior quality parts or accessories,
may be dangerous and could invalidate the
vehicle warranty. 
						

							Parts & accessories
176 After sales service
The After Sales Parts service is of paramount
importance, both in the UK and across the
world. In the UK there are over 100 authorised
Land Rover dealers, all computer linked for
rapid ordering of parts and accessories.
In addition, with franchised representation in
over 100 countries worldwide, Land Rover are
able to support your vehicle wherever you go.
A full list of Land Rover dealers is included in
the literature pack.
Only Land Rover dealers are able to provide
the full range of recommended parts and
accessories that meet our rigorous standards
of safety, durability and performance.
Travelling abroad
In certain countries, it is illegal to fit parts
which have not been made to the vehicle
manufacturers specification.
Owners should ensure that any parts or
accessories fitted to the vehicle while
travelling abroad, will conform to the legal
requirements of their own country when they
return home. 
						

							177 This section of the handbook is devoted to
your vehicles superb off-road driving
capabilities.
Before venturing off-road however, it is
absolutely essentialthat inexperienced
drivers become fully familiar with the vehicles
controls, in particular the transfer gearbox,
and also study the off-road driving techniques
described on the following pages.
SECTION 8
Off-road driving
Section Contents Page
Basic off-road techniques 179........................
Driving on soft surfaces & dry sand 183........
Driving on slippery surfaces 184....................
Driving on rough tracks 184...........................
Climbing steep slopes 185..............................
Descending steep slopes 186.........................
Traversing a slope 187...................................
Negotiating a V shaped gully 187..................
Driving in existing wheel tracks 187...............
Crossing a ridge 187......................................
Crossing a ditch 187.......................................
Wading 188....................................................