Land Rover · Cars · 1997
Land Rover Defender 90 (1997)
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Status
CertifiedLong track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size3948 cc
Fuel TypePremium
Transmission5 speed manual
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG13 MPG
Land Rover Defender 90 Comparison with Similar Vehicles
| Land Rover Defender 90 (this vehicle) |  Hyundai Kona FWD |  Toyota Corolla Cross |  GMC Yukon XL 4WD |  GMC Yukon 2WD |  Buick Encore GX AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| Engine Capacity | 3948 cc | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| Body Type | SUV | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
About
The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is a certified vehicle with a robust 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive system, ideal for tackling varied terrains. Its spacious SUV body, measuring 3900 mm in length and 2020 mm in height, offers substantial presence.
Pros
- Certified safety status
- No recalls on record
- No complaints on record
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cons
- Below-average fuel economy
- Premium fuel required
Complaints
No complaints on record.
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Status history
Safe→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
Fair→Safe27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 81. 44 data points. v3 scoring.
Safe→Fair22 May 2026
Lemon Score: 74. 44 data points.
Uncertain→Safe17 May 2026
Lemon Score: 80. Auto-inferred from 14 data points.