2023 Land Rover Defender
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2023 Land Rover Defender.
Recalls on the 2023 Land Rover Defender
Seat belts: pretensioner
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Engine and engine cooling: oil/lubrication
The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Child seat: vehicle tether anchor
The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.
7 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
2023 Land Rover Defender at a glance
- Trims
- 110 HSE110 S110 SE110 V8110 X110 X-Dynamic HSE110 X-Dynamic S110 X-Dynamic SE
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo Hybrid, 5.0L 8-Cylinder Supercharged
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Hybrid
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2023 Land Rover Defender?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 Land Rover Defender. There are 10 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2023 Land Rover Defender reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 10 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2023 Land Rover Defender?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2023 Land Rover Defender listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.