Defender Td5 · 1998–2007
The Land Rover Defender Td5 of the Defender Td5 generation uses the Td5 2.5 diesel engine with 122 hp.
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
122 hp (90 kW), all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1998 to 2007.
AutoKarnet advice
It is the only diesel version of this generation. The Td5 2.5 engine is also fitted to: Land Rover Discovery (Discovery II).
AutoKarnet advice
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: 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.
Source [1]The Td5 2.5 diesel engine (2 495 cc), 122 hp (90 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
A JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913-approved oil suited to the Td5 2.5 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
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