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For more than 75 years, Land Rover has been a symbol of strength, helping people go further, work harder and reach places others cannot. Today’s Land Rover Defender brings that spirit into a new era. It combines unmistakable character with modern engineering, advanced safety technologies and proven all terrain capability.

Designed and engineered in the UK. Built for the toughest missions. Ready for anything. With a broad vehicle family, robust engineering and advanced driver assistance systems, Defender helps fleets operate with absolute confidence. Wherever the mission takes them.

READY TO SUPPORT YOUR FLEET

The support behind Defender extends far beyond vehicle capability. The Land Rover Defender fleet support ecosystem includes JLR technical expertise, specialised driver training and an international parts supply network. This infrastructure ensures specialist fleets can operate and maintain vehicles over the long term. Combined with robust engineering and advanced technology, Defender provides unstoppable capability for organisations operating in the world's most demanding environments.

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PRACTICAL INNOVATIONS REDUCE DRIVER WORKLOAD IN DEMANDING SITUATIONS

Practical innovations reduce driver workload in demanding situations. Defender features a proprietary 3D Surround Camera system to enhance visibility in confined spaces and difficult terrain. It also includes Advanced Tow Assist, a technology that helps drivers precisely control trailer reversing. Defender provides a maximum towing capacity of 3,500kg. These technologies support the movement of people, equipment and specialist payloads with absolute confidence.

 

Defender is trusted by those who serve. Explore its worldwide specialist fleet applications.

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PROVEN IN SERVICE

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ENGINEERED FOR OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 

Land Rover has supported the British Armed Forces since 1948. This 75-year heritage establishes the Defender as a proven, dependable vehicle for military and operational fleets worldwide.

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SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVE 

Our connection to the military extends beyond Defender. Since 2014, JLR has employed more than 1,600 veterans from the British Armed Forces and military organisations worldwide.

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COMMITTED TO THE INVICTUS SPIRIT 

As a founding partner, JLR and the Defender brand have supported the Invictus Games since its inception, championing the power of sport to inspire recovery, rehabilitation and resilience among wounded, injured and sick service personnel.

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CONTINUING THE JOURNEY 

As the Invictus Games return to Birmingham in 2027, Defender will continue supporting competitors and families while celebrating the courage, determination and resilience that define the Games.

ENGINEERED FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS

Defender delivers exceptional off road capability. It performs confidently in the most demanding environments. Defender features a maximum wading depth of 900mm and utilises proprietary Wade Mode. Its durable, sealed cabin protects occupants and equipment from water, mud and dust.

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TESTED TO THE LIMIT

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THE STRENGTH BEHIND DEFENDER 

Defender utilises D7x aluminium monocoque architecture for exceptional strength. It delivers 29kNm/degree torsional rigidity, making the body structure three times stiffer than traditional body‑on‑frame designs.

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ENGINEERED FOR ENDURANCE 

Defender engineers pushed the vehicle through more than 62,000 engineering tests. The chassis and body architecture withstand JLR’s Extreme Event Test procedure, surpassing the standards expected of conventional SUVs.

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PROVEN ACROSS EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS

Defender is proven to operate in extreme temperatures, ranging from 50°C desert heat to sub‑40°C Arctic conditions. Prototypes covered millions of kilometres across these environments, including high‑altitude testing in Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

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CAPABILITY MEETS SAFETY 

The result is the strongest and most capable Defender ever built. It combines proven durability with modern safety technologies. Defender achieved a maximum five star Euro NCAP safety rating.

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BRITISH ENGINEERING AT ITS CORE

The Land Rover Defender is a modern, UK designed and engineered vehicle built on more than 75 years of heritage. Proven in demanding environments, it combines operational capability with trusted fleet use and an international support network.