Years to avoid
Land Rover Defender 110 Years to Avoid
The 2023, 2022, 2021, 2025 model years stand out as the weakest in this Land Rover Defender 110 dataset. We only publish this page when at least four years are available and the score spread is large enough to make the comparison meaningful.
Data updated April 2026
- Weakest year
- 2023
- Model average
- 60/100
- Complaints, weakest year
- 70
- Recalls, weakest year
- 7
57/100 reliability
7-point range
0 crash · 0 fire reports
NHTSA campaigns on file
Bottom line
Why the 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 ranks last
The 2023 scores 57/100, rated mixed, versus a model average of 60/100. NHTSA data contains 70 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns for this model year.
Its most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (31), Visibility Wiper (12), Steering (7), Power Train (5). Those counts are investigation leads, not proof that every vehicle has the problem.
Inspect the full 2023 Land Rover Defender 110 record →Evidence by year
The weakest Land Rover Defender 110 model years compared
2023 Land Rover Defender 110
- Complaints
- 70
- Recalls
- 7
- Crash reports
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
Top issues: Electrical System (31), Visibility Wiper (12), Steering (7)
View 2023 details →2022 Land Rover Defender 110
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 4
- Crash reports
- 1
- Fire reports
- 0
Top issues: Electrical System (20), Visibility Wiper (12), Exterior Lighting (7)
View 2022 details →2021 Land Rover Defender 110
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 7
- Crash reports
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
Top issues: Visibility Wiper (12), Exterior Lighting (8), Electrical System (3)
View 2021 details →2025 Land Rover Defender 110
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
Top issues: Visibility Wiper (3), Power Train (2), Steering (1)
View 2025 details →Better alternatives
Stronger Land Rover Defender 110 years to put on your shortlist
Read this carefully
“Avoid” is a comparison signal, not a verdict on one VIN
A year qualifies here only when it trails the model average by at least five points, trails the best year by at least ten points, or falls below 60/100. The model also needs at least four scored years and a six-point spread. Age, sales volume and time on the road can affect raw complaint totals, so use the score and severity mix together.
Source trail
Where this Land Rover Defender 110 data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Land Rover Defender 110 research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Land Rover Defender 110 research FAQ
Which Land Rover Defender 110 years should I avoid?
2023, 2022, 2021, 2025 score materially below the strongest Land Rover Defender 110 years in this dataset. The 2023 is the weakest at 57/100, with 70 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file.
Does a low-scoring Land Rover Defender 110 year mean every car is bad?
No. Model-year data describes population-level patterns. A well-maintained vehicle with a clean title and completed recall work can be a better purchase than a neglected example from a higher-scoring year.
What should I buy instead of the worst Land Rover Defender 110 year?
The strongest alternatives in this dataset are 2026 (64/100), 2024 (64/100). Compare price, mileage, equipment and the individual VIN before deciding.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Land Rover Defender 110 you are considering.