Defender L663 · 2021–…

Land Rover Defender D250 Defender L663 · 249 hp (2021 to date)

The Land Rover Defender D250 of the Defender L663 generation uses the AJ300D 3.0 Ingenium diesel engine with 249 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
249 PS / 183 kW
Displacement
2 997 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
AJ300D 3.0 Ingenium
Period covered
2021–…
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 8 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

249 hp (183 kW), all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. Built from 2021 to date. 48 V mild hybrid: a small starter-generator assists the engine when pulling away and accelerating; the 48 V battery needs no routine maintenance.

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In the range

It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The AJ300D 3.0 Ingenium engine is also fitted to: Land Rover Discovery (Discovery 5 L462), Land Rover Range Rover (Range Rover L460), Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Range Rover Sport L461).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 26,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

26 000 km

12 months

JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Land Rover Defender D250 Defender L663?

The AJ300D 3.0 Ingenium diesel engine (2 997 cc), 249 hp (183 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Land Rover Defender D250?

A JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913-approved oil suited to the AJ300D 3.0 Ingenium engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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