Specs, fluids & service · 2020–present
Land Rover Defender (L663) specs, fluids and service intervals
The numbers you need in the garage, on one page: spec sheet, capacities and service intervals, wheels and tires, and the parts to order. Sourced from owners, specialists and the factory; tags marked confirm in manual haven't been checked against a factory source yet.
Spec sheet
| PRODUCTION | 2019–present (2020 model year on) |
|---|---|
| UNVEILED | Frankfurt, 10 Sep 2019 |
| PLANT | Nitra, Slovakia |
| DESIGN | Gerry McGovern |
| PLATFORM | D7x aluminium monocoque |
| BODIES | 90 (3-door) · 110 · 130 (5-door) |
| WHEELBASE | 2,587 mm (90) · 3,022 mm (110/130) |
| SUSPENSION | Independent; air (110), coil or air (90) |
| DRIVETRAIN | ZF 8-speed auto, 2-speed transfer, locking centre |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | Up to 291 mm (air) |
| WADING | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| TOWING | Up to 3,500 kg / 8,200 lb |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | 90 / 110 (Europe) | 2.0 Ingenium diesel I4 (D200, D240) | 200 / 240 PS, 430 Nm | Replaced by six-cylinder diesels for the 2021 model year. |
| 2020– | 90 / 110 / 130 | 2.0 turbo petrol I4 (P300) | 300 PS, 400 Nm | Entry petrol; basis of the US 30th Anniversary Edition. |
| 2020– | 90 / 110 / 130 | 3.0 turbo MHEV I6 (P400) | 400 PS, 550 Nm | Up to 395 hp in US-market quotes. |
| 2020– | 110 | 2.0 PHEV I4 (P400e) | 404 PS system | Plug-in hybrid, 110 only; not sold in the US. |
| 2021MY– | 90 / 110 / 130 | 3.0 MHEV diesel I6 (D200, D250, D300; D350 added later) | 200–350 PS, 500–700 Nm | Not listed by Land Rover USA. |
| 2021– | 90 / 110 / 130 | 5.0 supercharged V8 (P525) | 525 PS (518 bhp), 625 Nm | Basis of the 300-unit Bond Edition. |
| 2024– | 110 OCTA | 4.4 twin-turbo MHEV V8 (BMW S68) | 635 PS, 750 Nm | 6D Dynamics, 33-inch tyres, 323 mm clearance. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
The L663 tells you when it wants a service, but its oil-life counter and the 21,000-mile/two-year headline interval are optimistic for how most owners use their trucks, and many used examples have only ever had dealer visits. Baseline the fluids, check every recall campaign is closed, and reset the service counters with a diagnostic tool afterwards.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Diesel: 0W-30 to JLR 03.5007 · ≈8.5–8.8 L (3.0 diesel, owner-measured). Petrol: 0W-20 (per Defender2.net members) confirm in manual | Then every 7,000–10,000 mi (owner practice); oil analysis on one D300 suggested 6,000 | The oil-change interval runs on its own condition-based counter, separate from the 21,000-mile service counter. Draining via the sump plug means removing the undertrays; dipstick-tube extraction works if the probe reaches the bottom.Ingenium 0W-30 engine oil, 5 L · LR Direct ↗0W-20 engine oil, 5 L · LR Direct ↗Service kit DA6738P, Defender L663 3.0 petrol (P400) · Lucky8 ↗Service kit DA6737P, Defender L663 2.0 petrol (P300) · Lucky8 ↗ |
| Air filter | Genuine or equivalent element | Every 20,000 mi (owner schedule) | One owner swapped air and fuel filters early at 22,000 miles; off-road dust shortens this.Defender 2020 air filter (search) · Rovers North ↗ |
| Cabin filter | Genuine or equivalent element | Every 20,000 mi (owner schedule) | Defender 2020 cabin filter (search) · Rovers North ↗ |
| Fuel filter (diesel) | Genuine or equivalent element | Every 20,000 mi (owner schedule) | Diesel trucks only.Defender 2020 diesel fuel filter (search) · Rovers North ↗ |
| Spark plugs (petrol) | confirm in manual | Per manual | P300, P400, V8 and OCTA only.Service kit DA6736P, Defender L663 5.0 V8 · Lucky8 ↗ |
| ZF 8-speed automatic | ZF 8HP fluid and filter-pan kit confirm fitment and capacity | Owners: every 50,000–60,000 mi; the 6-year dealer service includes it | A D300 owner paid £599 for a ZF-specialist gearbox service at 85,000 miles and logged improved clutch pressures afterwards.8HP transmission service kit (confirm fitment) · LR Direct ↗8HP transmission fluid, 4 L · LR Direct ↗ |
| Transfer case & differentials | confirm in manual for fluid types | Owners: every 30,000–50,000 mi; dealer schedule includes transfer box and rear diff at the 63,000-mile service | Do them sooner if you wade or spend long periods in low range, where water contamination is a risk.Defender 2020 transfer case and differential fluid (search) · Rovers North ↗ |
| Auxiliary drive belt & tensioner | Genuine belt and tensioner | Inspect now; owners replace with the 50,000-mile fluids | Defender2.net members call the aux belt a known issue (one car has had two). Also confirm recall E005 (idler pulley clash, 3.0 diesels built 1 Mar 2024–18 Apr 2026) is done.Defender 2020 drive belt (search) · Rovers North ↗ |
| Coolant | JLR-approved coolant confirm in manual for type and capacity | Check level cold now; per manual thereafter | P400 owners report losses from turbo coolant line O-rings, expansion tanks and stone-damaged auxiliary radiators behind the front intakes.LR128288 auxiliary radiator, New Defender · LR Direct ↗ |
| Brake fluid & flexi hoses | Land Rover brake fluid confirm in manual for grade | Per manual; the 6-year dealer service includes new fluid and brake flexi hoses | Land Rover brake fluid · LR Direct ↗ |
| Brake pads & discs | Inspect thickness and disc condition | Now, then at each service | One owner reported a warped disc on a 2024 110; check for judder on the test drive.LR162042BR rear brake pads, New Defender L663 · Lucky8 ↗ |
| Recalls, software & 12 V system | Dealer campaign check; current software | Now, then annually | Confirm the airbag recall and E005 campaigns, and on MHEVs ask about DC-DC converter history and software updates. Owners avoid loading the 12 V system with screen heaters right after a cold start. |
Capability
| Towing | 8,200 lb (3,500 kg) braked 750 kg unbraked |
|---|---|
| Roof load | 370 lb dynamic (110/130), 260 lb (90); 661 lb (300 kg) static with off-road tyres and Expedition Roof Rack; V8s have no dynamic rating |
| Fuel tank | 89–90 L usable (23.5–23.8 gal) Defender 90, by engine |
| Ground clearance | Air 216 mm std / 291 mm off-road (11.5 in); coil 225 mm (226 mm at off-road setting) Defender 90 |
| Approach / departure / breakover | Air (off-road height) 37.5° / 40° / 31°; coil 31° / 37.9° / 25° Defender 90 |
| Wading depth | 900 mm (35.4 in) air, 850 mm coil OCTA quoted at 1 m |
| Fuel economy | EPA 18 city / 22–23 hwy (3.0 MHEV six); 14–15 / 18–19 (5.0 V8) 2026 model year |
| Curb weight | 2,065–2,228 kg (4,553–4,912 lb) DIN Defender 90 five-seat, by engine |
| Turning circle | 11.3 m (37.1 ft) kerb to kerb Defender 90 |
Wheels & tires
| Factory tire | 255/70R18 · 255/65R19 · 255/60R20 · 275/45R22 |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x120 |
| Center bore | 72.6 mm |
| Lug thread | M14x1.5 |
| Biggest tire · Stock | 275/60R20 (≈33 in) |
| Biggest tire · 2.5 in (lift rods, air) | 35x12.50R18 |
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Common Land Rover Defender (L663) repairs
- Engine oil and filter (3.0 Ingenium diesel)DIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Lower steering shaft joint and gaiterDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- PM sensor for P24C6 / P24C7DIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Chase a P0401 EGR flow faultDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Coolant loss on the P400DIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Track rod end for a random clunkDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Re-bond lifting wheel-arch extensionsDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
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