Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI
Built: 1998 · Series: DEFENDER
More machines from model year 1998
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Land Rover Defender 90/110/130 – the off-road classic from Solihull: wheelbase numbers in inches as the type logic, TDI and TD5 diesels through to large petrol V8s, gross vehicle weights up to 3.5 t
The Defender is the 1990-renamed continuation of the Land Rover Series I to III and was built in Solihull, England. The numbers 90, 110 and 130 in the type designation, as with the earlier Series models, roughly denote the wheelbase in inches and thus determine vehicle length and body variant from the short station wagon to the double-cab pick-up. The engine range spans the four-cylinder 2.5 TDI and 2.5 TD5 turbo-diesels through to larger petrol engines, which also appear in the register as conversions; TD5 denotes the electronically controlled five-cylinder diesel introduced in 1998.
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The register lists 118 versions with engine outputs of 67 to 90 kW, displacements of 2,198 to 5,735 cm³, four to eight cylinders, unladen weights of 1,573 to 3,140 kg and gross vehicle weights of 2,185 to 3,500 kg.
The classic Defender is regarded as an icon of British off-road vehicle building and is still used today in agriculture, expeditions and as a basis for government and military conversions; its permanent all-wheel drive with a low-range gearbox and robust ladder chassis make it a benchmark in this segment, even though modern rivals such as the Toyota Land Cruiser surpass it in comfort and refinement.
On a used example, what counts is corrosion on the chassis, wings and bulkhead mounting plates beneath the aluminium body, the condition of the transfer box, axles and prop shafts, oil loss and mileage on the TD5 or TDI engine, and — thanks to a large conversion scene — good but increasingly pricier parts supply.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Land Rover Defender, Land Rover (JLR, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 83 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,495 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,280 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,860 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,240 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,520 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 32.9 kW/t (83 kW / 2.5 t)
Stronger than 46% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI have?
The Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI delivers 83 kW.
How much does the Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,520 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI have?
4 cylinders, 2,495 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI?
5,280 mm × 1,860 mm.
When was the Land Rover DEFENDER 130 TDI built?
Production years: 1998.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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DEFENDER 110 2.5 D
DEFENDER 110 2.5 TDI HCPU
DEFENDER 110 2.5TD5-LDHH8-3-PICKUP-4X4/279
DEFENDER 110 5P
DEFENDER 110 CC
DEFENDER 110 CREW CAB
DEFENDER 110 DCPU, E
DEFENDER 110 EXTRA HD
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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