Used 2023 Land Rover Defender Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Defender, so we've included reviews for other years of the Defender since its last redesign.
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Impressive , 06/21/2023
updated 06/23/2025
2023 Land Rover Defender 110 P300 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is the best and most impressive SUV we have ever owned! We are excited to drive the Defender every day. We are so impressed with every feature and luxury comfort. Everything is user-friendly, voice controls, beautiful resolution screens.The Defender was pricey, but it was worth every cent! Five star safety and dependability. We are going to keep the defender in our family forever! Thank you Land Rover. Update- June 2025...Most dependable SUV we ever Owned! Not one issue ever! This Land Rover Defender is a SUV we are going to keep in the family for a long time! We just love it!
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So far sooo good, 4 Cylinder in Habuka Silver
AlAlex, 02/07/2022
2022 Land Rover Defender 110 P300 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 24 people found this review helpful
What’s with all the negative reviews I’ve read? Everyone needs to take a chill pill and stop being pre madonnas. Coming from Mercedes’, that brand I would say has more issues than my new defender. Two biggest things I hated about the 2020 GLE was the remote start would shut off when you opened the door, what’s the point of remote start, and if you hit the lock button on the remote twice it deactivates your keyless door handles. Anyway, about my LR Defender, Ordered mine with everything I wanted. At least budget wise, haha. I was skeptic on the 4 cylinder, but with over 600 miles now in I can say it’s more than adequate. Mainly it’s the ZF transmission that makes this engine feel more than it is given this cars weight. Overtaking cars on the highway is more than doable, quick shifts and power to my surprise. It’s not mind blowing by anyway, but gets the job done in sorta a peppy way. I’m getting 16 MPG combined, fyi! Was dreading this engine reminiscent of back in the day wrangler unlimited’s 3.8 V6 where flooring it got you no where. Aside from the engine notes, everything else is working dandy. I’ve had no issues. I traded in a 2020 Mercedes GLE, as mentioned above, and can say in addition i’ve had issues with the MBUX system and apple car play connectivity. More that once the system went into a safe mode. Also took forever to load and be able to change the AC or change something. I’ve maybe had one instance where my apple car play didn’t connect to the defender, no biggie. And can say this loads quicker giving you access to do basic things like turn on the AC immediately after starting it. My cluster is also fully digital and works with no issues. My only gripe right now is the auto sunscreen closure for the pano sunroof when you shut your car off and lock it, wish LR would give you the option to deactivate it. Recommend the convenience pack for the ambient lighting, gives the interior the pop it needs. Oh and my seats are semi Manual, for a 64k car i’d expect basic power. All in all, I’m content!
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expensive piece of crap
Sarah Peach, 07/21/2023
2023 Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE 2dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
44 of 58 people found this review helpful
new car 1. windscreen cracked2. all computers failed so totally useless towed away 3 seat broke 4 dan belt broke towed away again being on my own i need a new expensive car to be reliable as i’ve been stranded WTF land rover
Unique SUV
Majid, 06/30/2023
2023 Land Rover Defender 90 P525 V8 2dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have had my defender 90 v8 for about a year. An oxygen sensor failed and was replaced (warranty). Overall, the car performs well - nice handling for its weight. The car also feels more fun than other SUVs in my opinion . I can genuinely see how nice it is when I ride in other cars and compare back to my car . It has a quiet ride, but you can also hear the engine . It does have a lot of body lean if you compare it with a performance SUV like a x5 M , so I don’t really push it . I highly recommend a well spec’d defender over a typical luxury SUV.
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Land Rover Defender 130 First Edition my best EVER
Doc Burry, 02/04/2023
updated 08/12/2025
2023 Land Rover Defender 130 P400 First Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Since my first Range Rover, a 1991, then our 1993, followed by our long wheelbase 1995 Range Rover, this 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 First Edition is supremely more luxurious, more capable on road and off road. The three rows of supple Windsor Vintage Tan Leather provides such a versatile SUV! All rows have heated seats and cup holders and two beautiful sunroofs, one larger front and a separate rear sunroof! The amazing, but ease of use technology, provides such a wide variety of off-road driving such as; a snow, sand, rock climbing and more mode, or just put it on auto and it’ll select for you the best setting. Older defenders were great but watch do YouTube on hill climbing mud water rock climbing this new Land Rover defender out does them all! It has such an effortless fast smooth powertrain that it will absolutely amaze you it’s an SUV! Four months and over 4,000 miles with two interstate trips proved it a worthy and wonderful SUV. Bumper to Bumper 4 year, 50,000 mile warranty provides peace of mind. My family has found this to be a uniquely, enjoyable SUV to own, drive and appreciate all it has to offer. UPDATE: 2 years, 4 months 23,900 miles this defender 1/31 edition is so fabulous so wonderful to drive on road off road and comfortable. I can’t imagine any other SUV having features that even meet this vehicles! What an absolute pleasure it is for both my wife and I, we truly like it. It’s reliable, we’ve had no problems, and look to continue a long time ownership with it! August 2025 UPDATE We now have almost 30,000 miles on our Defender 130 and it is still so amazing! Drives well on road or off road and effortlessly! Solid, reliable and absolutely fast and luxurious. We are so very happy we own it and encourage others to consider this as their own special SUV!!!
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