Land Rover Defender 110 D240 2021 review: snapshot

The D240 is the mid-range diesel variant in the Defender range (pictured: P400 variant).
EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Very capable off-road
Very comfortable on-road
Retains Defender spirit

Dislikes

Needs more torque
Needs more standard features
Lots of electronics
Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

2 min read

The D240 is the mid-range diesel variant in the Defender range. It has a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder diesel engine, producing 177kW and 430Nm.

It’s available in four trim levels – the D240, D240 S, D240 SE, and the D240 First Edition – and with the option of five, six or 5+2 seating in the five-door 110.

It has an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a permanent all-wheel drive system, dual-range transfer case, as well as Land Rover’s Terrain Response system, with switchable modes such as Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand, Mud and Ruts, and Rock Crawl. 

It also has centre and rear diff locks.

Standard features on the Defender range include LED headlights, heated, electric, power-fold door mirrors, approach lights and auto-dimming keyless entry, and auto-dimming interior rear view mirror.

Driver-assist tech includes AEB, cruise control and speed limiter, lane keep assist, and traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter.

It has 10.0-inch touchscreen Pivi Pro system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio, and sat nav.

Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.6L/100km (on a combined cycle). The Defender has a 90-litre tank.

This Defender is covered by a five-year / unlimited kilometre warranty, and five-year service plan ($1950 for diesels), which includes five years roadside assist.

Read More: Land Rover Defender 110 2021 review: off-road test
Read More: Land Rover Defender 110 D200 2021 review: snapshot
Read More: Land Rover Defender 110 P400 2021 review: snapshot

Land Rover Defender 2021: 110 D250 (183Kw)

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 7.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $57,530 - $66,110
Safety Rating

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$84,132
Based on 50 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$59,950
HIGHEST PRICE
$139,990
Marcus Craft

Contributing Journalist

Raised by dingoes and, later, nuns, Marcus Craft (aka ‘Crafty’) had his first taste of adventure as a cheeky toddler on family 4WD trips to secret fishing spots near Bundaberg, Queensland. He has since worked as a journalist for more than 20 years in Australia, United Kingdom and South Africa and has been an automotive journalist for 18 years. Crafty has written stories and edited for a huge variety of publications – printed and online – around the world. In Australia he has featured in CarsGuide, The Daily Mercury, 4X4 Australia, Overlander 4WD, Men’s Health Australia, Australian Geographic Adventure, and The Illawarra Flame. United Kingdom contributions included The Times, The News of the World, The Guardian, and The Observer. South Africa extended to Cape Argus, Cape Times, and Men’s Health South Africa. Crafty has driven and camped throughout much of Australia – for work and play – and is an award-winning journalist as one of the country’s most respected vehicle reviewers and off-road adventure travel writers. Expertise Off-roading Camping Aftermarket equipment Awards 2026 Newspress Australia Off-road Journalist of the Year Education Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) | University of Southern Queensland Featured Publications CarsGuide The Daily Mercury 4X4 Australia Overlander 4WD Men’s Health Australia Australian Geographic Adventure The Illawarra Flame The Times The News of the World The Guardian The Observer Cape Argus Cape Times Men’s Health South Africa
About Author
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Pricing Guide
$59,950
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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