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Update - 30,000 miles with no problems

Denver, 07/12/2023
updated 07/24/2024
2023 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 75th Limited Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
34 of 34 people found this review helpful

Have had the car for just over a year and put almost 12,000 miles on it. No major problems to speak of. I did get a windshield crack from a rock and occasionally the audio system is slow to start up when I turn the car on, but those issues are rare and have also happened on my wife's X7 and on my Tahoe. The Defender is my favorite car I've ever owned. Comfortable, cool, great for the family, and great to load up and take to the mountains. I'd absolutely buy this car again! Update now that I'm at 30,000 miles. Still haven't had any major problems. Just change the oil and rotate the tires and it's good to go. I've taken it on family road trips for 1200 miles and it was comfortable and easy. I've also taken it off road in Moab and it handled everything with confidence and ease.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

Philip Merambeliotis , 08/25/2023
2023 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Driven 95k so for and 25k of that towing 3 tonnes. I can't pick 1 thing wrong with it. Handles on and off road like a dream.

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Ready for every road condition

DaveD, 01/03/2024
2023 Land Rover Defender 130 P300 S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is truly amazing! I don't worry about wet roads or snow, it goes through anything. Pot holes? No issue, drive through them. The 22" tires can take a beating. Ride comfort is not as good as our Range Rover but that is to be expected. There is a compartment or handle everywhere! No issues getting in or out and I am handicapped! The six cylinder has PLENTY of power. Grandkids argue over who gets the "way back" seat. :)

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Faulty Windshield Design - Defender

Disappointed, 11/06/2024
2023 Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 Carpathian Edition 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful

Windshield spontaneously cracked (almost all the way across) on 2024 Defender Carpathian (less than 7k miles). I had no idea this was a common problem when I purchased the vehicle, but I have since learned there a significant amount of complaints and at least one class action lawsuit regarding the known fragile design of the windshield and the expense and inability of obtaining replacements. The dealer quote is ~$3400 for a replacement but the windshield is on backorder with no ETA because of the high amount of breakage (spoke to several dealerships and availability is likely many months away; one estimate was likely 6 months). Given the lawsuit and complaints, I assumed LR must be aware so I contacted them re: potential ETA, and whether they were considering a recall or handling under warranty but they wouldn't provide any information. Unfortunately, it appears that I (along with a bunch of other people) are stuck with expensive, undrivable vehicles because of this faulty design.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best on and off road SUV

Gary, 05/19/2023
updated 11/22/2024
2023 Land Rover Defender 110 P400 X 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

I like everything about this vehicle. Handling on and off road. Looks functionality and road presence. I would recommend the in line 6 engine. Quiet ride smooth and terrific handling. This Land Rover product has exceeded my expectations.

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