UK Reliability Directory

Land Rover Defender (L663)

Production Years: 2020 - 20243 Documented Faults

A high-tech reimagining of the legend. It is vastly more comfortable but relies heavily on complex electronics and has seen early "teething" issues with build quality.

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Common Faults & Reliability

These are the most common documented problems for the Land Rover Defender (L663), sorted by their typical impact and frequency.

A-Pillar Trim Flapping

low severity

Exterior A-pillar plastic trim can become loose at speed, causing a distracting flapping or whistling noise.

Est. repair cost:£50–£150

Windscreen Cracking

medium severity

The upright design of the windscreen makes it highly susceptible to stone chips that rapidly turn into large cracks.

Est. repair cost:£500–£1,000

Hybrid System Faults (P400e)

high severity

The PHEV models can suffer from HV isolation faults or coolant pump issues, triggering a "Hybrid System Fault" warning.

Est. repair cost:£500–£2,000+

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