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Land Rover Defender 90: which year should you buy?

Across the 2020 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (86/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 86 · 2023 84 · 2022 80 · 2020 76

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202486/100
Buybest year

21 complaints · 0 recalls

202384/100
Buy

75 complaints · 0 recalls

202280/100
Buy

65 complaints · 0 recalls

202076/100
Buy

48 complaints · 7 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Land Rover Defender 90 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.