1995 Land Rover Defender Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Later in the model year, a new five-speed manual transmission (the only gearbox fitted to the Defender) debuts and features full syncromesh for reverse gear, decreasing the likelihood of embarrassing grinding noises when one attempts to back up. Land Rover claims the overall shift action is lighter and more precise, and that the new clutch requires less pressure to operate.
For sale near Seattle, WA
6 listings
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- No accidents, 7 owners, personal use only
- 12 City / 15 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Land Rover San Jose (711 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in San Jose, CA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/15 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SALDV2287SA960309
Stock: SSA960309
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-25-2025 - 640 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 12 City / 15 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Jaguar Van Nuys (946 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
This stunning AA Yellow 1995 Defender 90 NAS (North American Specification) has been subjected to a fastidious restoration and is reflecting less than...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/15 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SALDV2284SA960848
Stock: ZLRP40412
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-06-2022
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Washington
$411/mo for Defender 90
Defender 90
vs
$217/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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From My Cold Dead Hands
4.25 out of 5 starsPDukes, 10/29/2003
1994 Land Rover Defender 90 2dr SUV 4WD
This is truly the most fun car I have
ever owned. On road or Off, it never
gives up and never gives out. When I
die they will have to pry the wheel
from my cold dead hands. In 3 yrs it
has never broken down on me, not once.
They are cost prohibitive to maintain
but, in my word, worth every penny.
NEVER use the dealership, find a
specialist. Its unstopable offroad … and
their are more aftermarket parts and
accessories than you can imagine.
Versitile top off top on. My friends
cars all cost more, but its my car they
want in their hearts. If you can get
one jump at it. It rides like a Truck,
it is not a jeep or sports car. Test
drive before purchase.
Landy
4.13 out of 5 starsLandy, 02/02/2004
1995 Land Rover Defender 90 2dr SUV 4WD
You will have to be a car nut, in order
to drive this thing.
They are a blast.
Not the easiest to drive but a true
classic.
Land Rover Defender
2.75 out of 5 starsBoshea, 01/15/2003
1995 Land Rover Defender 90 2dr SUV 4WD
A great vehicle for offroad use with
little or no consideration given to
highway driving. This truck is a
noisy, leaky, dripping, rattling,
uncomfortable block of scrap
metal...but the weird thing is I love
it! Expect continual maintenance and
numerous after market modifications to
make it more user friendly. Also expect
to fill this car up with gas every
other day … as it's a guzzler with a
really small tank,
Defended
4.38 out of 5 starspicklechops, 02/19/2003
1995 Land Rover Defender 90 2dr SUV 4WD
Bought new. The only negative this
vehicle has is Edmonds for insulting
Defender 90 owners regarding resale
value. I do not know of anyone who
would sell their D90 for less than
$28,000. It has the highest resale
value of any SUV sold in the U.S., bar
noen.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1995 Land Rover Defender, so we've included reviews for other years of the Defender since its last redesign.
1995 Defender Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 13 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $411/month |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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