Model year guide

2025 Land Rover Defender

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Land Rover Defender is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 71 on record.

2025 Land Rover Defender at a glance

Combined16–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Land Rover Defender MPG & running costs

Combined16–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,650
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 11 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Land Rover Defender costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,250
Fuel only$23,250
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles on record

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2025 Land Rover Defender — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2025 Land Rover Defender get?

The 2025 Land Rover Defender has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (11 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.