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Land Rover Defender (L663) Problems by Year

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.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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Year Periods
3
Known Issues
1
Serious Faults
1
Moderate Issues

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20241 issue20232 issues2020–20223 issues

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Buying Tips for the Land Rover Defender (L663)

  • ✓Listen for A-pillar "flapping" or whistling at motorway speeds; usually requires a TSB clip/tape fix
  • ✓Inspect the windscreen carefully; the upright angle makes them prone to frequent cracking
  • ✓Check for the latest Pivi Pro software updates to avoid screen freezes and "ghost" warnings
  • ✓On PHEV (P400e) models, verify the charging system and check for hybrid system fault messages
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