LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 DIESEL

Name: LAND ROVER DEFENDER 3.0 D250 Hard Top X-Dynamic HSE Auto
Brand: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
SKU: 62762
Availability: InStock

3.0 D250 Hard Top X-Dynamic HSE Auto

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 117mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Contract Hire Finance Lease

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 117mph

LAND ROVER DEFENDER Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
4
Comfort
4
Space
5
Styling
8
Build
6
Value
7
Equipment
7
Economy
6
Depreciation
8
Insurance
5

Land Rover's Defender Hard Top claims to be the ultimate 4x4 van. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

For a Land Rover Defender closest to the utilitarian origins of this iconic model line, you've to turn to this Hard Top LCV commercial version. It'll take your cargo almost anywhere.

Background

Here's is a little-known fact; around a quarter of all the Land Rover Defenders sold in the UK aren't built primarily to carry passengers. This significant slice of sales is accounted for by the Hard Top van variant we look at here. The name is slightly misleading, implying that there's also a variant of this working vehicle with a soft top removable roof - as there was when this moniker was first introduced on early versions of the original Defender. It's been retained to distinguish this LCV variant from passenger-carrying Defenders and, as with those models, there's a choice of short wheelbase 90 or long wheelbase 110 body shapes. Development of this van derivative was completed by Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations division and is been done properly, as we're about to see.

Driving Experience

There's a choice of two versions of Land Rover's usual 3.0-litre six cylinder turbo diesel mild hybrid unit for Hard Top customers, both paired with 8-speed auto transmission. Most will stay with the 249hp D250, which makes 62mph in 8.1s en route to 117mph. The alternative 350hp D350 model improves those figures to 6.9s and 119mph. The short wheelbase 90 models only come with conventional coil-sprung suspension, but if you choose the long wheelbase 110, there's the option of adding electronic air suspension, which comes with 'Adaptive Dynamics' self-adjusting shock absorbers. Either way, the ride is quite soft, aiding the excellent off-road capability. Towing weight across the range is 3.5 tonnes It's this model's off-road prowess that will probably really sell it to you. Standard as you'd expect is four-wheel drive with a twin-speed transfer box and Land Rover's Terrain Response system that enables you to set the Defender up for various kinds of surfaces and obstacles. For really gnarly stuff, you can set the twin-speed transfer box into low-range mode and on slopes, you can activate Hill descent control. Through standing water, you'll be glad of the Wade Sensing feature, which enables this Defender to ford 900mm of water without modification. If you want to go further, you can add more sophisticated 'Terrain Response 2' and configurable 'Terrain Response' systems.

Design and Build

Outside, as you might expect, this Hard Top looks very similar to passenger-carrying versions of the 90 and 110 Defender models. The main visual difference is that the rear side windows are replaced by solid panels. As usual with a Defender, there's the option of a contrast white roof finish. Unlike with old Defenders, the '90' and '110' monikers no longer specifically reference the wheelbase length. There's a glass rear window, which together with the part-mesh bulkhead means that you can see out of the back with the interior mirror. However, we recommend you add in the option of the brand's 'ClearSight' rear view camera system, a permanent rear view camera that turns the rear view mirror into a full-width screen. Another useful optional feature is what Land Rover calls the 'Jump Seat', installed between the two standard front seats, centrally positioning a third passenger slightly higher than the others, with head space enabled by a cut-out on the inside of the roof. When this middle seat is folded flat, it looks simply like a chunky centre console and has a pair of cup holders in the back as well as two additional USB ports. When unfolded, the 'Jump Seat' is narrow but it has an integrated three-point seatbelt and will be fine for occasional use.

Market and Model

You'll need to find quite a bit more for a Defender Hard Top than for its two main rivals. The long wheelbase 110 Hard Top model most will want cost around £63,000 (ex-VAT) at the time of our test in early 2026; around £11,000 more than either an INEOS Grenadier Commercial or Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial. Even the short wheelbase Defender Hard Top 90 costs more than those two longer wheelbase model, pitched from around £59,000 (ex-VAT) at the time of this review. Two mild hybrid diesel powerplants are offered - the D250 or (further up the range) the D350, both paired with 8-speed auto transmission. Those asking figures only get you base 'S' spec. Most potential customers will want to spend more on 'X-Dynamic SE', 'X-Dynamic HSE' or top 'X' levels of spec. Your dealer will also want to sell you one of Land Rover's optional 'Accessory Packs'; the 'Explorer Pack', the 'Adventure Pack' and the 'Urban Pack'. All Hard Top variants come as standard with LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres and a full-size spare, a heated windscreen, power-folding mirrors, roof rails, keyless entry and part-leather upholstery with heated power-adjustable seats. There's an 'Interactive Driver Display' digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch 'Pivi Pro' central screen with 'Connected Pro' navigation, 'Apple CarPlay'/'Android Auto', a 140W 4-speaker sound system and a 3D Surround Camera. And you get cruise control, wade sensing and auto high beam assist.

Practicalities and Costs

The removal of the rear seats makes it possible for the installation of a flat load floor which stretches from the side-opening tailgate through to the full height bulkhead behind the front seats. Total load volume is 1,355-litres in the short wheelbase 90 and 2,059-litres in the long wheelbase 110, the latter enough to accommodate a Euro pallet. There are six load lashing points and 58-litres of lockable under-floor storage near the rear door. The 110 also gets a further 155-litres of lockable storage space in the rear foot well. Both versions feature load-bearing hooks rated up to 10kg. Fuel economy from the mainstream mild hybrid D250 diesel engine is rated at 33.3mpg on the combined cycle for all versions. D250 CO2 emissions are rated at 222g/km. It's 33.0mpg and 224g/km for the D350. Across the range, used values are strong, which helps leasing rates.

Summary

The days are past when there was nothing quite like a Defender Hard Top, as was the case at this LCV model's original launch. The INEOS Grenadier Commercial and the Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial both now offer stiff (and cheaper) competition. But it's still true to say that if you really want a Defender van, nothing else will be quite the same. Unlike its two rivals, the Hard Top comes in a choice of body shapes - and there's a wider range of options too. Which could continue to sway the country vet and farmer-orientated target market Land Rover's way.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

Customer Configurable Autolock
13.1" touchscreen
360 parking aid
3D Surround Camera with 360 View, 180 Rear View, Front Traffic Detection, Forward Vehicle Guidance, Tow Hitch Assist and clear sight Ground View
Blind spot assist
Brake Hold
Driver condition monitor
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)
Interactive Driver display
Lane keep assist
Low traction launch
Pivi pro connected
Rear collision monitor
Rear traffic monitor
Secure tracker pro
Traffic sign recognition adaptive speed limiter
Trip computer
Tyre pressure monitor

Entertainment

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Meridian 280W sound audio system with 7 speakers with subwoofer

Exterior Features

Assisted tailgate
Automatic headlight levelling
Automatic headlights and rain sensitive front wipers
Body coloured bonnet
Body coloured exterior Utility Panel
Centre high mounted stop light
Darkened LED tail lights
Electric heated/power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto dimming driver side
Electric windows with one touch open/close and anti-trap
Exterior signage panel
Follow me home lighting
Front fog lights
Heated rear window with timer
Heated windscreen
Less tail door spoiler
Matrix LED headlights with signature DRL
Privacy glass
Puddle lights
Rear fog lights
Rear wash wiper
Soft close tail door
Standard front and rear bumper
Standard roof
Standard tail door
Standard tread plates

Interior Features

Additional lashing points
Black exposed rear recovery eyes
Configurable cabin lighting
Dual zone climate control
Ebony Morzine headlining
Electric adjustable steering column
Footwell lights
Full height bulkhead behind row 1 seats
Glovebox storage
Heated steering wheel
High sided rubber mats
Loadspace cover
Loadspace hooks
Loadspace rubber mat
No flat load floor storage
Overhead stowage for sunglasses
Rear centre headrest
Rear reading light
Standard seating configuration
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Upgraded loadspace LED lighting

Packs

Non smoker pack
Online pack with data plan - Defender

Passive Safety

Brake pad wear indicator
Electronic traction control
Emergency braking
Front airbags, with passenger seat occupant detector
Power operated child locks
Remote for (e-Call,Optimised assistance call,InControl app,Climate,beep and flash and door)
Seat belt reminder

Security

Intrusion sensor
Keyless entry system
Locking wheel nuts

Technical

ABS and EBA
CBC - (Cornering brake control)
Dynamic stability control
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic park brake
Gradient acceleration control
Hill Descent Control
Hill start assist
Particulate filter (DPF)
Push button start
Roll stability control
Trailer stability assist

Trim

Extended leather upgrade

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2

Not Available
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

221
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

234
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

221

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

Yes
Bore

83
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

2997
Compression Ratio

15.5:1
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

6
Engine Layout

NORTH SOUTH
Engine Make

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type

DIESEL
Gears

8 SPEED
Manual Transmission

No
Number of Valves

24
Stroke

92.3
Valve gear

DOHC

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

8.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

8.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

8.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb

33.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

31.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

33.5

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?

No
Badge Engine CC

3.0
Badge Power

250
Based On ID

Not Available
Battery AH

90
Battery Volts

12
Chassis Engine Number

Not Available
Clutch

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code

Not Available
Coin Power Output Code

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code

Not Available
Exhaust System

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes

VENTILATED DISCS
Front Suspension

COIL SPRINGS
Generation Mark

2
Ghost model for valuation purposes

No
Hand Brake

REAR WHEELS
Insurance Group 1

Not Available
Insurance Group 2

Not Available
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Rear Brakes

VENTILATED DISCS
Rear Suspension

COIL SPRINGS
Relative Height

H1
Relative Length

L1
Running Cost League Headings

MEDIUM
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

21000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Steering

PAS RACK AND PINION
Vehicle Homologation Class

N1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

8.1
BHP

249
Engine Power KW

183
Engine Power RPM

4000
Engine Torque LBS.FT

420
Engine Torque MKG

58.1
Engine Torque NM

570
Engine Torque RPM

1250
Top Speed

117

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Automatic Clutch

Yes
Plated 3rd Axle

Not Available
Plated 4th Axle

Not Available
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Not Available
Tyre Size Front

255/60 R20
Tyre Size Rear

255/60 R20
Tyre Size Spare

FULL SIZE
Wheel Style

STYLE 5098
Wheel Type

20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Front Overhang

845
Height

1974
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4583
Load Height

947
Load Length

1037
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1124
Load Width

1326
Lower Rear Door Width

953
Rear Door Height

904
Rear Overhang

1151
Side Load Door Height

Not Available
Side Load Door Width

Not Available
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.3
Turning Circle - Wall to Wall

12
Upper Rear Door Width

898
Wheelbase

2587
Width (excluding mirrors)

1996
Width (including mirrors)

2105

Weight and Capacities

Boot Capacity Saloons

Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

89
Gross Train Weight

6450
Gross Vehicle Weight

2950
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Max. Roof Load

300
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2251
No. of Seats

2
Payload

699
Plated 2nd Axle

1775
Plated Front Axle

1380

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