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- 2001 Land Rover Defender 130 Crew Cab High Capacity Pickup
- 2.5L Turbocharged Td5 I5 Diesel
- 5-Speed Manual
- 4WD
- Oslo Blue Metallic Exterior
- Gray Cloth Interior
- Chawton White Roof
- Tan Canvas Bed Cover
- High & Low Range Transfer Case
- Crew Cab Configuration
- High Capacity Pickup Bed
- Full-Length Soft Canvas Bed Canopy
- Rear Sliding Cab Window
- Fold-Down Pickup Tailgate
- Full-Size Bed-Mounted Spare Wheel & Tire
- White Steel Wheels
- Heavy-Duty Front Bumper
- Front-Mounted Winch
- Front Fender Air Intake
- Rear Mud Flaps
- Side Steps
- Disclaimer: Odometer In Kilometers
- Current Owner Reports Recently Replaced Battery
- Current Owner Reports Recently Replaced Air Filter & Intercooler Filter
- Current Owner Reports Recent Oil Change
- Current Owner Reports Fresh Michelin Tires
- Current Owner Reports Aftermarket Soft Top
The Defender 130 sits at the working end of the classic Defender family, stretching the familiar platform into a four-door Crew Cab Pickup with serious cargo-carrying versatility. This 2001 Land Rover Defender 130 shows 49,825 miles and brings together several ingredients enthusiasts look for in an old-school Defender: a Td5 turbo-diesel, 5-speed manual, permanent four-wheel drive, locking center differential, and dual-range transfer case. Add the long pickup bed, canvas cover, front winch, and traditional steel wheels, and this 130 retains the purposeful character that made these trucks such enduring icons.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 2001 Land Rover Defender 130 Crew Cab Pickup is finished in Oslo Blue Metallic, contrasted beautifully by a Chawton White roof and Tan canvas bed cover. The extra length of the 130 gives it a distinctive stance, with four full doors up front and a substantial High Capacity Pickup bed behind the cab. White steel wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires keep the look appropriately traditional, while the full-size spare stands vertically in the cargo bed. A heavy-duty front bumper with an integrated winch and recovery points adds genuine utility, joined by side steps, rear mud flaps, a fold-down tailgate, and the exposed hinges and simple bodywork that are inseparable from the classic Defender aesthetic. The interior of this 2001 Land Rover Defender 130 Crew Cab Pickup is finished in Gray cloth and is every bit as straightforward as enthusiasts expect from a traditional Defender. There is no attempt to disguise its working-vehicle roots: rubber flooring, manual windows, simple gauges, upright seating, and an uncluttered dashboard dominate the cabin. The long 5-speed manual shifter rises prominently from the transmission tunnel, accompanied by the separate transfer-case lever for selecting the drivetrain’s high- and low-range functions. The Crew Cab layout adds a second row of seating without sacrificing the dedicated pickup bed out back, giving the 130 a particularly useful combination of passenger and cargo space.
Engine
The heart of this Defender is Land Rover’s 2.5L Td5 turbocharged inline-five diesel, an engine that gives this era of Defender a character all its own. Electronic direct fuel injection is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while permanent four-wheel drive, a locking center differential, and a dual-range transfer case provide the traditional Defender drivetrain arrangement. Solid front and rear axles and coil-spring suspension underpin the truck, with four-wheel disc brakes handling stopping duties. It is a mechanical package centered around torque, driver involvement, and off-road capability rather than outright speed—exactly the sort of formula that makes a Td5-powered manual Defender 130 interesting to enthusiasts.
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