Model Variant:
Defender 90, 110, 130 (pickup, hard top, station wagon)
Production Years Covered:
2007 onward (Puma-era models with the 2.4-liter diesel, including later 2.2-liter diesel update)
Target Audience:
Professional technicians, landowners, farmers, off-road enthusiasts, and DIY owners who service and rebuild their own Defender
Competitive Advantage:
Legendary off-road capability, simple mechanical construction, extensive parts availability, and unmatched durability in harsh conditions
Key Features:
Permanent four-wheel drive, ladder-frame chassis, solid beam axles, galvanized body panels, and the 2.4-liter Puma turbodiesel engine
Manual Type:
Factory-equivalent workshop service and repair manual
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download on completion of payment - no shipping, no CD, no waiting
Printable:
All pages printable so you can take printouts into the garage or workshop
Page Count:
N/A - not specified; full factory-level coverage for 2007-on Defender
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, axles, suspension, brakes, steering, electrical, body, and all diagnostic and repair procedures with detailed illustrations, diagrams, wiring schematics and specifications
Engine:
Complete mechanical work, timing, cooling, fuel and lubrication systems
Fuel System:
Common rail injection, fuel filters, injectors, high-pressure pump
Transmission:
Manual gearbox, transfer box, clutch, and drive shafts
Axles and Differentials:
Front and rear axle overhaul, diff lock, hub components
Suspension:
Front and rear beam axle suspension, springs, dampers, bushes
Steering:
Recirculating ball power steering box and linkage
Brakes:
Disc and drum brakes, ABS, master cylinder, brake lines
Electrical:
Full wiring schematics, instruments, lighting, gauges, switches
Heating and Ventilation:
Heater, air conditioning where fitted, blower and controls
Body and Fittings:
Panels, doors, bonnet, hood, trim, seats, windscreen
Diagnostics:
Fault finding charts, DTC diagnosis, and troubleshooting procedures
Scheduled Maintenance:
Service intervals, lubrication, fluid checks and adjustments
Removal and Refit:
Step-by-step removal, disassembly, inspection and reassembly instructions
Overhaul:
Rebuild procedures for engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles
Torque Specifications:
Factory torque values and tolerances throughout
Special Tools:
Tool references and alternatives where applicable
Technical Depth:
Factory workshop level - suitable for professional technicians and competent DIY owners
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams and wiring schematics
Specifications:
Complete technical specifications and capacities tables
Parts Information:
Part numbers and identification referenced within procedures
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
2.4-liter (2402 cc) Ford Duratorq-derived Puma turbodiesel, inline-4
Later Option:
2.2-liter (2198 cc) turbodiesel from 2011 model year onward
Performance:
Approximately 122 PS and 360 Nm of torque (2.4L unit)
Fuel System:
Common rail direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler
Valvetrain:
16-valve DOHC
Emissions:
Euro 3 (2.4L), later Euro 4 compliant (2.2L)
Standard Transmission:
6-speed manual gearbox (R380/6-speed unit)
Optional Transmission:
None - manual only for this era
Transfer Box:
LT230 permanent four-wheel-drive transfer box with high/low range
Differential Lock:
Center diff lock,Selectable via lever
Clutch:
Single dry plate, hydraulically operated
Drive Shafts:
Front and rear propshafts with universal joints
Crash Test Information:
N/A - not rated by Euro NCAP for this model era
Active Features:
Anti-lock brakes (ABS), durable service brakes, rugged ladder frame construction
Passive Features:
Driver and front passenger airbags, side-impact door beams, inertia-reel seatbelts
Audio System:
AM/FM radio with CD player; auxiliary input on later models
Driver Assistance:
None - no electronic driver assistance systems; ABS is the only electronic brake aid
Off-Road Aids:
Permanent 4WD, high/low range transfer box, center differential lock
Service Intervals:
Oil and filter service every 12,000 miles / 12 months, whichever comes first
Engine Oil:
Approximately 7.0 liters, SAE 5W-30 meeting appropriate diesel spec
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol antifreeze mix per specification
Known Issues:
Clutch wear on hard use, bulkhead and chassis corrosion on high-mileage or coastal vehicles, swivel housing seals
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads/shoes, propshaft UJs, suspension bushes, kingpins, hub bearings
Fuel Filters:
Replace at regular intervals - critical on common rail diesel
Manufacturer:
Land Rover (Solvihull, England) - Defender lineage dates to the original 1948 Land Rover Series I
Model Evolution:
2007 brought the Ford-derived 2.4L Puma diesel, new dashboard and six-speed gearbox; 2011 updated to the 2.2L diesel; production of the classic Defender ended in 2016
Production Location:
Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom
