2023 Land Rover Defender 130 X-Dynamic SE
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- Photo: Land Rover Defender L663 130 2.0TD X-Dynamic HSE Sedona Red Metallic - front by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender 130 Klintehamn by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender 130, Auto 2024, Zurich (PANA0797) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender L663 (Side view) at Japan Mobility Show Kansai 2025 by Aos.1905, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover Defender L663 130 2.0TD X-Dynamic HSE Sedona Red Metallic - rear by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 X-Dynamic SE is a 395-hp electric with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $81,400 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 395 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 406 lb-ft of torque at 2000-5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Defender 130 measures 211.7 inches long on a 119.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,750 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $81,400 |
| MSRP with Destination | $82,750 |
| Destination Charge | $1,350 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L turbocharged inline-6, mild-hybrid w/ electric supercharger (MHEV) |
| Horsepower | 395 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Intelligent full-time all-wheel drive (iAWD) w/ 2-speed transfer case, Electronic Air Suspension w/ Adaptive Dynamics standard |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 23.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, air suspension w/ Adaptive Dynamics electronic damping (standard on all trims) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, air suspension w/ Adaptive Dynamics electronic damping (standard on all trims) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19-20 in depending on trim (not confirmed per-trim) |
| Wheels Rear | 19-20 in depending on trim (not confirmed per-trim) |
| Tires Front | 255/55R19 to 255/50R20 depending on wheel size (not confirmed per-trim) |
| Tires Rear | 255/55R19 to 255/50R20 depending on wheel size (not confirmed per-trim) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 211.7 in |
| Width | 82.9 in |
| Height | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in |
| Ground Clearance | 11.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 37.5° |
| Departure Angle | 28.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,750 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2023 Land Rover Defender 130 SUV 4WD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover DEFENDER 130.
85 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover DEFENDER 130
Owner Complaints
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Land Rover DEFENDER 130. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.