Land Rover Defender Statistics
12,109 vehicles analyzed (1980–2025)
Last updated: May 2026
The Land Rover Defender has an accident rate of 9.7% based on 12,109 vehicles analyzed from 1980 to 2025. The salvage title rate is 0.1% and the total loss rate is 0.0%. Average mileage is 23,778 miles with 1.3 owners on average.
Safety & Risk Profile
9.7%
Accident Rate
0.0%
Total Loss Rate
0.8%
Frame Damage
0.1%
Salvage Title
0.4%
Odometer Issues
Ownership Data
Avg Owners1.3
Avg Mileage23,778 mi
Common Specs
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Accident Rate Over Time
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Vehicles | Accident Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 24 | 29.2% |
| 1995 Land Rover Defender | 24 | 25.0% |
| 1997 Land Rover Defender | 56 | 25.0% |
| 2020 Land Rover Defender | 1,787 | 12.8% |
| 2021 Land Rover Defender | 1,285 | 14.8% |
| 2022 Land Rover Defender | 1,976 | 12.9% |
| 2023 Land Rover Defender | 4,326 | 8.3% |
| 2024 Land Rover Defender | 2,162 | 4.6% |
| 2025 Land Rover Defender | 448 | 2.0% |
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