Land Rover LD DEFENDER
Built: 1998-2004 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)
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Land Rover vans and trucks up to 3.5 t (class N1) – collective page for the EU light-van class: the 109-inch wheelbase as the type logic of the Series I to III, Forward Control pick-ups and early Defender predecessors
The EU vehicle class N1 covers light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Land Rover range recorded in that class. Land Rover was introduced in 1948 as an off-road utility vehicle by the Rover Company in Solihull, England, and today belongs to Jaguar Land Rover (owned by Tata Motors since 2008). The type logic of the model list is the classic Land Rover one: the number 109 denotes the wheelbase in inches (short 88, long 109) of the Series I to III (1948–1985), "FC" stands for Forward Control with a cab moved forward for higher payload, plus special bodies such as ambulance and pick-up versions. From the 1990s the range was continued under the name Defender.
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The register lists 422 versions, with recorded outputs of 38 to 155 kW, displacements of 1,595 to 6,750 cm³ across 4 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights of 1,150 to 3,280 kg and gross vehicle weights of 1,480 to 3,500 kg; width ranges from 1,530 to 2,540 mm, length from 3,500 to 5,200 mm.
As an off-road vehicle with a high payload, Land Rover occupies a niche in this class between a classic passenger estate and a light truck, with a correspondingly broad engine range from four-cylinder diesels to V8 petrol units.
On a used example, what matters on the ladder-frame models is corrosion on the frame and the aluminium body panels (galvanic corrosion where they meet the steel frame), the condition of the transfer case and differentials, and on the older engines compression values and oil consumption. Spare parts for the Series and early Defender models are well supplied through an active specialist market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Land Rover Transporter bis 3,5 t (Klasse N1), Land Rover (Jaguar Land Rover, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 83 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,883 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,020 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,220 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 34.6 kW/t (83 kW / 2.4 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 LD DEFENDER have?
The Land Rover LD DEFENDER delivers 83 kW.
How much does the Land Rover LD DEFENDER weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Land Rover LD DEFENDER?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Land Rover LD DEFENDER have?
8 cylinders, 5,700 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Land Rover LD DEFENDER?
3,883 mm × 2,020 mm.
When was the Land Rover LD DEFENDER built?
Production years: 1998-2004.
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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Other models in this series
. 88 SWB
05 TON 4X4
1/2 TON 4X4 LHD
1/2 TONNER
1/2 TONNER PICK UP
101 AMBULANCE
101 FC
101.FORWARD CONTROL
107 PICK UP
109 '' HARDTOP
109 // METAL TOP
109 11 2 1/4 METAL TOP
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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