Land Rover Defender in version I (LD_) was produced in the years 1990 – 2016. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Land Rover Defender (1990-2016):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
1 – positive on the left side	1	B9
1	B01
1 – positive on the left side	1	B01

As you can see, in case of Land Rover Defender, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

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Land Rover Defender I (LD_) – petrol engines:

• 2.5 4×4
• 2.8 4×4
• 3.5 4×4
• 3.9 4×4
• 3.9 V8 4×4

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 27	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More
Exide Excell EB705	70 Ah 540 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA755	75 Ah 630 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E24	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More

For the 2.5 4×4, 2.8 4×4, 3.5 4×4 petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB705 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA755 of a capacity 75Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 630 A.

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Land Rover Defender I (LD_) – diesel engines:

• 2.2 Td4 4×4
• 2.4 Td4 4×4
• 2.5 110 TDI 4×4
• 2.5 90 TDI 4×4
• 2.5 D 4×4

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 27	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More
Exide Excell EB705	70 Ah 540 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA755	75 Ah 630 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E24	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More

The Land Rover Defender I (LD_) with diesel engines 2.2 Td4 4×4, 2.4 Td4 4×4, 2.5 110 TDI 4×4, and the others mentioned above, should be equipped with a battery sized 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm, with a minimum capacity of 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB705 of a capacity 70Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA755 of a capacity 75 Ah, having 630A Cold Cranking Amps.

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Land Rover Defender I (LD_) – diesel engines:

• 2.5 Td5 4×4

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Varta Promotive HD H17	105 Ah 800 A	330x172x240 mm

The Land Rover Defender I (LD_) with a 2.5 Td5 4×4 diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 330x172x240 mm, with a minimum capacity of 100 Ah. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B01.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Land Rover Defender , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Land Rover Discovery I (LJ, LG) (1989-1998) battery

Land Rover Discovery II (LJ, LT) (1998-2004) battery

Land Rover Discovery III (TAA) (2004-2009) battery

Land Rover Discovery IV (LA) (2009-2016) battery

Land Rover Freelander I (LN) (1997-2006) battery

Land Rover Freelander II (FA_) (2006-2014) battery

Land Rover Range Rover I (1970-1994) battery

Land Rover Range Rover II (LP) (1994-2002) battery

Land Rover Range Rover III (LM) (2001-2012) battery

Land Rover Range Rover IV (LG) (2012-) battery

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I (LV) (2011-2018) battery

Land Rover Range Rover Sport I (LS) (2005-2013) battery

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II (LW) (2013-) battery