Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Defender 130.
The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 employs an Automatic (S8) transmission while achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 14/19/16 mpg, defining its primary operational specifications. Reliability data for this model year shows 12 total owner complaints, with the top complaint area identified as Visibility/Wiper, alongside 2 issued recalls. These figures establish an early dependability baseline for the 2025 model year, offering researchers a concrete view of its reliability history and potential ownership scrutiny.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 200.8 in |
| Overall width | 79.1 in |
| Overall height | 77.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5525 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.3 / 66.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 48/52 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 14 / 19 / 16 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 720 cca |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 shows a marked improvement in its federal safety record compared to the 2023 model year, with complaints dropping from 75 to just 9 reported thus far—a trend mirrored by a reduction in recalls from 9 to 6 and a decline in TSBs from 394 to 222. While 2024 introduced a federal investigation (absent in 2023), the 2025 data suggests early stabilization, with only four distinct complaint areas logged, none involving crashes and just one fire-related incident of unspecified cause. The most frequent issue—visibility/wiper systems (7 complaints)—aligns with a recurring but non-critical theme in the generation, while powertrain and electrical concerns appear less pronounced than in prior years. This positions 2025 as a likely inflection point, where early build quality refinements may have addressed the higher-volume issues seen in 2023. However, the limited complaint volume for 2025 (only 9 to date) warrants cautious optimism, as longer-term reliability data remains incomplete. **Takeaway: The 2025 Defender 130 appears to be a stronger candidate than the 2023 model, with early signs of improved quality control, but buyers should verify if the remaining recalls are closed and monitor for late-emerging trends.**
All 12 complaints on record, top 6 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 176 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM76462 - 22JUN26 | 2026-06-22 | Unknown Or Other | Software Update |
| N961 Defender 16JUN26 | 2026-06-16 | Unknown Or Other | A junction box blanking connector is missing. |
| D048 Defender 16JUN26 | 2026-06-16 | Unknown Or Other | Jump Start Information Label Missing |
| SSM76457 - 26MAY26 | 2026-05-26 | Power Train | Amber MIL being displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster on vehicles equipped with a… |
| SSM76457 - 21MAY26 | 2026-05-21 | Power Train | Amber MIL being displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster on vehicles equipped with a… |
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.