ElectricalHigh
Software and module faults across the vehicle
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Run a full diagnostic scan and confirm updates
2020–2025 Land Rover Defender · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Land Rover Defender typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £120–£1,200
- Top three risks, from
- £520
- Worst case, everything
- £3,900
The single priciest documented job on the 2020–2025 Land Rover Defender is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £720–£3,900 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
SuspensionHigh
Air suspension leaks and compressor faults
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Cycle ride heights and check overnight sag
BodyMedium
Leaks around the roof and rear door seals
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Check the boot and headlining for damp
BrakesMedium
Heavy pad and disc wear
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Measure pad thickness and check disc condition
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Land Rover Defender this week?
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