Land Rover Defender Defender

Land Rover Defender Defender
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The Land Rover Defender Defender (since 2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 88 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: L663

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,600–4,760 mm RDW4,330–4,760 mm TC–
Width2,000 mm RDW2,010 mm TC–
Height1,920–2,060 mm RDW1,970 mm TC–
Wheelbase2,360–3,020 mm RDW2,590–3,020 mm TC–
Front track1,486–1,698 mm ASTRA1,710 mm TC–
Rear track1,486–1,683 mm ASTRA1,700 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,800–2,593 kg RDW2,186–2,243 kg TC2,140–2,745 kg
Mass in running order1,900–2,693 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,550–3,300 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer3,000–3,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5–9 RDW––
Doors3–5 RDW––
Fuel tank––84–90 L
Performance
Top speed129–209 km/h RDW––
Torque350–700 Nm ASTRA–400–750 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/60R20, 255/65R19, 235/85R16, 275/45R22, 255/70R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years94.1% (93.7–94.5)92.2%11,936
4–5 years92.3% (91.4–93.1)91.0%3,924
6–8 years87.6% (87.1–88.0)86.4%23,181
9–12 years81.5% (81.2–81.9)77.9%51,735
13 years and older70.4% (70.2–70.6)69.2%187,982

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes29.0%32.1%
Suspension29.0%34.3%
Steering20.6%6.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks20.1%13.3%
Lights and electrics20.0%23.6%
Body, chassis and structure15.7%14.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

320 complaints for model years 1990–2026. 3 crashes · 6 fires · 3 injuries

  • Electrical system 105
  • Lights 60
  • Visibility and wipers 55
  • Engine 41
  • Steering 26
  • Transmission and drivetrain 22

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 88 versions of the Land Rover Defender Defender

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European Union 40 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–20253.0 L183 kW (249 PS)Hybrid8.2–8.8 L/100 km WLTP226–235 g/km–11,608
2024–20252.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Plug-in hybrid2.9–3.1 L/100 km WLTP25.6–26.3 kWh/100 km WLTP64–68 g/km47–48 km3,792
2021–20253.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Hybrid8.1–8.7 L/100 km WLTP224–234 g/km–10,128
2021–20253.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Hybrid8.8–8.9 L/100 km WLTP230–239 g/km–7,921
20254.4 L467 kW (635 PS)Hybrid13.3 L/100 km WLTP300 g/km–666
2024–20255.0 L313 kW (426 PS)Petrol14.3 L/100 km WLTP322–323 g/km–551
20253.0 L258 kW (351 PS)Hybrid8.8 L/100 km WLTP231 g/km–362
2021–20253.0 L183 kW (249 PS)Diesel7.7–9.0 L/100 km WLTP227–236 g/km–2,253
2021–20255.0 L386 kW (525 PS)Petrol14.2–14.7 L/100 km WLTP321–333 g/km–2,972
2021–20253.0 L183 kW (249 PS)Plug-in hybrid7.6–8.6 L/100 km WLTP225–237 g/km–73
20253.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Plug-in hybrid8.8 L/100 km WLTP228 g/km–32
2024–20255.0 L368 kW (500 PS)Petrol14.4–14.5 L/100 km WLTP326 g/km–58
2021–20252.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Plug-in hybrid2.7–4.9 L/100 km WLTP24.9–27.8 kWh/100 km WLTP62–86 g/km45–155 km9,042
20252.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Hybrid–249 g/km–19
20254.4 L–Petrol5.8 L/100 km WLTP295 g/km–19
20254.4 L467 kW (635 PS)Plug-in hybrid13.3 L/100 km WLTP300 g/km–14
2021–20253.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Hybrid11.1–11.6 L/100 km WLTP251–263 g/km–2,765
2023–20242.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol11.1–11.3 L/100 km WLTP252–255 g/km–53
20232.0 L105 kW (143 PS)Plug-in hybrid2.7 L/100 km WLTP25.0 kWh/100 km WLTP62 g/km49 km87
20233.0 L67 kW (91 PS)Hybrid8.9 L/100 km WLTP232 g/km–17
2021–20223.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol10.3–11.5 L/100 km WLTP257–261 g/km–1,193
2021–20222.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol10.6–11.6 L/100 km WLTP23.8–25.8 kWh/100 km WLTP264–267 g/km–729
2021–20223.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Diesel8.0–9.1 L/100 km WLTP236–239 g/km–997
2021–20223.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel7.7–8.9 L/100 km WLTP233–234 g/km–1,732
20222.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Hybrid8.7 L/100 km WLTP96 g/km–10
20212.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8.9 L/100 km WLTP241 g/km–1,076
20212.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8.9 L/100 km WLTP240 g/km–168
20213.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Plug-in hybrid7.6 L/100 km WLTP234 g/km–25
20213.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Plug-in hybrid–240 g/km–19
20213.0 L183 kW (249 PS)Petrol9.0 L/100 km WLTP237 g/km–12
20213.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol8.9 L/100 km WLTP233 g/km–11
20202.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel–200 g/km–11,604
20203.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Hybrid–221 g/km–1,936
20203.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol–221 g/km–1,128
20202.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol–227 g/km–1,068
20202.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel–200 g/km–1,050
20203.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Diesel–200 g/km–266
20203.0 L183 kW (249 PS)Hybrid–201 g/km–116
20203.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Hybrid–202 g/km–52
20203.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Hybrid–201 g/km–24

United Kingdom 39 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20243.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.1–11.9 L/100 km WLTP251–271 g/km
20243.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.0–11.9 L/100 km WLTP251–270 g/km
20243.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.1–12.0 L/100 km WLTP252–272 g/km
20243.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.2–12.1 L/100 km WLTP255–274 g/km
20243.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat · 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km WLTP256 g/km
20243.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km WLTP258 g/km
20243.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km WLTP275 g/km
20243.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator3.0 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km WLTP277 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.6–12.5 L/100 km WLTP263–283 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.5–12.4 L/100 km WLTP261–281 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.5–12.4 L/100 km WLTP260–280 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km WLTP256 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km WLTP276 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km WLTP255 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km WLTP277 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.0–9.6 L/100 km WLTP237–253 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km WLTP235 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console and 1 more trim2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km WLTP251 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km WLTP235 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km WLTP234 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km WLTP231 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km WLTP247 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km WLTP230 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 200PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km WLTP248 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.0–9.6 L/100 km WLTP237–253 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km WLTP235 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console and 1 more trim2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km WLTP251 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km WLTP235 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km WLTP234 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km WLTP231 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km WLTP247 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km WLTP230 g/km
2020–20232.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat2.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Diesel8-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km WLTP248 g/km
2020–20233.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console · 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5+2-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator3.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.4–12.2 L/100 km WLTP258–277 g/km
2020–20233.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console · 3.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator · 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 110 6-seat3.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.3–12.1 L/100 km WLTP256–275 g/km
2020–20233.0 i6 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto 110 5-seat without Centre Console3.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.2–12.1 L/100 km WLTP255–274 g/km
2020–20233.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console · 3.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat with Centre Console Refrigerator3.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.1–11.9 L/100 km WLTP251–271 g/km
2020–20233.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 5-seat without Centre Console3.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.0–11.9 L/100 km WLTP251–270 g/km
2020–20233.0 i6 Petrol 400PS AWD Auto 90 6-seat3.0 L294 kW (400 PS)Petrol8-speed automatic11.1–12.0 L/100 km WLTP252–272 g/km

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2026DEFENDER 110 P400e HYBRIDE RECHARGEABLE PHEV 5 PL2.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic2.5 L/100 km WLTP24.2 kWh/100 km WLTP57 g/km44 km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2020–2027SIDI; Mild Hybrid3.0 LHybrid8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17–20 MPG (11.8–13.8 L/100 km) EPA276–329 g/km
2025–2027SIDI; Mild Hybrid4.4 LHybrid8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA332 g/km
2020–2026SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA281–306 g/km
2022–2026SIDI5.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticFour-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA339–357 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2020–2026Sport utility vehicle: Standard2.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic12.0–13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle281–306 g/km
2025–2026Sport utility vehicle: Standard4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic14.2 L/100 km 5-cycle332 g/km
2022–2026Sport utility vehicle: Standard5.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic14.3–15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle339–357 g/km
2020–2025Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic11.8–14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle276–329 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.