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2025 Land Rover Defender

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.

Class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles: 110 5 Seat 4dr SUV, 110 5+2 Seat 4dr SUV, 130 4dr SUV, 90 4dr SUV
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl
Horsepower: 395–518 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
MPG (best): 19 combined · 18 city / 21 hwy
Length: 170.5–200.8 in
Curb weight: 4,819–5,525 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 31 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2025 Land Rover Defender is a standard SUV offered with 4 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo and 5.0L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 119-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,819 lb (110 5 Seat 4dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (18 city / 21 highway), 4% worse than the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.

What changed for 2025

New body dimensions: 13.4 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
Engine added: 4.4L 8-cyl turbo

Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Defender →

Trims, performance & features

Engine395 hp3.0L 6-cyl hybrid

Engine518 hp5.0L 8-cyl

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

130 X-Dynamic SE110 Sedona Red110 X-Dynamic SE90 V8110 S

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Blind-spot interventionStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Rear automatic brakingStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Nitra, Slovakia

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2025 Defender configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
110 5 Seat 4dr SUV	187.4 in	79.1 in	77.6 in	118.9 in	67.3 / 66.9 in	4,819 lb	49/51
110 5+2 Seat 4dr SUV	187.4 in	79.1 in	77.6 in	118.9 in	67.3 / 66.9 in	4,945 lb	49/51
130 4dr SUV	200.8 in	79.1 in	77.6 in	118.9 in	67.3 / 66.9 in	5,525 lb	48/52
90 4dr SUV	170.5 in	79.1 in	77.6 in	102 in	67.3 / 66.9 in	4,835 lb	50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Defender 110	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	18 / 20 / 19	-4%	$4,350	474
Defender 90	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	18 / 21 / 19	-4%	$4,350	465
Defender 110 MHEV Hybrid	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	18 / 20 / 19	-4%	$4,350	479
Defender 90 MHEV Hybrid	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	18 / 21 / 19	-4%	$4,350	468
Defender 130 P400 MHEV Hybrid	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	18 / 20 / 19	-4%	$4,350	474
Defender 130 P300 MHEV Hybrid	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	17 / 20 / 18	-9%	$4,550	491
Defender 130 Outbound Hybrid	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	16 / 19 / 18	-9%	$4,550	509
Defender 110 MHEV Hybrid	4.4L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	15 / 19 / 17	-14%	$4,850	534
Defender 90	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	15 / 19 / 16	-19%	$5,150	550
Defender 110	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	14 / 18 / 16	-19%	$5,150	574
Defender 130	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic (S8)	4-Wheel Drive	14 / 19 / 16	-19%	$5,150	567

4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $9,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

19.8 MPG2025 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Land Rover Defender.

Similar 2025 standard SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2025 Land Rover Defender (this car)	19 MPG	Not rated	1
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class	18 MPG	Not rated	0
2025 Tesla Model Y	337 mi	★★★★★	3
2025 Porsche Cayenne	22 MPG	Not rated	2
2025 BMW X5	25 MPG	★★★★★	5
2025 Porsche Macan	21 MPG	Not rated	3
2025 Land Rover Discovery	21 MPG	Not rated	2

Recalls (1)

Air Bags › Frontal · Jun 12, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V389000 · 250,857 vehicles

Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driverâs air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driverâs air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2025 Land Rover Defender is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

13Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

1Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

Visibility/Wiper7

Power Train3

Electrical System2

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Unknown Or Other1

Engine1

Steering1

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2025 Land Rover Defender buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Visibility/Wiper — 7 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Power Train — 3 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
Electrical System — 2 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Land Rover Defender. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Defender years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Defender	18	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 Defender	20	187.4 in	Not rated	3	6
2024 Defender	20	200.8 in	Not rated	7	27
2023 Defender	20	187.4 in	Not rated	9	86
2022 Defender	19	187.4 in	Not rated	6	76
2021 Defender	19	187.4 in	Not rated	9	42
2020 Defender	19	187.4 in	Not rated	7	58

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →