1985 Land Rover Defender Reviews
You'll find all our 1985 Land Rover Defender reviews right here.
Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.
The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Land Rover Defender dating back as far as 1972.
Land Rover Defender Reviews
Land Rover Defender 2026 review: Octa Black
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By Laura Berry · 22 May 2026
The Land Rover Defender Octa Black is supposed to be the 'ultimate Defender', but I'll be the judge of that after living with this monstrously capable high-performance luxury SUV for a week.
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Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S 2026 vs Land Rover Defender 90 2016 review: Off-road test
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By Tom White · 17 Aug 2025
We pit the old Land Rover Defender 90 against the new one in an off-road battle! Has Land Rover 'ruined it' by going monocoque, or is the old 4x4 looked at with rose-tinted glasses?
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Land Rover Defender 2025 review: 130 P500 V8
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By Marcus Craft · 16 Jan 2025
The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 is the biggest vehicle in the Defender range.And the P500 variant is the last of the V8s on offer in the line-up with a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 pumping out 368kW and 610Nm.This upper large SUV is big but offers plenty of comfort, refinement and great driving.Which leaves us with the question: is the Defender 130 the best Defender for your family?
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Land Rover Defender 2023 review: 110 P400 75th Anniversary - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 01 Jul 2023
The latest-generation Land Rover Defender has attracted ample praise, won a trophy cabinet full of global awards - and it's sold very well.To commemorate 75 years since the original Landie, the Series I, was released, JLR is selling 75 of its 75th anniversary Defenders in Australia - 25 Defender 90s and 50 Defender 110s. Is this limited-edition Landie worth more than $150,000?
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Land Rover Defender 2023 review: 110 V8
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By James Cleary · 14 Nov 2022
Available in a vast array of body, specification, and engine combinations the Land Rover Defender is as much at home in the bush as it is in the suburbs, and the supercharged 110 V8 is the most powerful of all. Is it the perfect full-size, high-performance, five-seat SUV for your family?
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Land Rover Defender 2022 review: 110 X P400
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By Emily Agar · 22 May 2022
The Land Rover Defender is a beast of an SUV that proudly shows its roots while daring to venture into new territory with its shape. The 110 X P400 certainly doesn't shy away from turning heads. But does it have the substance to back up those looks?
Land Rover Defender 90 2022 review: S - off-road test
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By Marcus Craft · 20 Apr 2022
The new-generation Land Rover Defender has impressed with its blend of the old (retro looks and off-road capability) with the new (impressive comfort and drivability) in a very appealing, albeit pricey, package. But, after scrutinising the myriad Defender options available, might the Defender 90 S P300, one of the line-up's cheaper, shorter wheelbase variants, actually be the pick of the bunch?
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 GX vs Nissan Patrol Ti-L vs Land Rover Defender 110 D250 comparison review: On road, off-road, and towing!
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By Matt Campbell · 26 Dec 2021
The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is one of the most anticipated 4x4 models in Australia, so we thought we'd see how it stacks up against a couple of like-minded competitor four-wheel drives. Here we have the 300 GX up against the Nissan Patrol Ti-L and the Land Rover Defender 110 D250. All three close on price, performance, practicality - we drove them off-road and included a towing test!
Land Rover Defender 90 2022 review
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 05 Aug 2021
Talk about pushing out the envelope in different directions! No SUV combines 4x4 capability with on-road dynamics as Land Rover's Defender. Sure, it's expensive, and way more so with desirable options, but the L633 is also impressively complete. Now, the capacious 110 wagon is joined by the short-body 90. Far from being a lesser Defender, it provides unique attributes, especially for urban users.
Land Rover Defender 2021 review: 110 P400 SE
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By Nedahl Stelio · 28 Nov 2020
The Landrover Defender conjures up a feeling of nostalgia and this brand new version is the ultimate blend of its signature heritage with modern luxury.