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- Length
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- Isofix
- 2
Land Rover Defender 110 7-seater
Seven seats come from an optional 5+2 third row, best kept for children, on a 110 rated to tow 3,495kg.
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 160 L
- Seats
- 5, 6 or 7
- Isofix points
- 2
- Length
- 4,758mm
Quick answer
Is the Land Rover Defender 110 a 7-seater?
Yes, in some versions. Seven seats come from the optional 5+2 third row on the Defender 110. Land Rover's spec sheet lists it for the entry D250 Standard, and Auto Express and carwow both list seven-seat D350 diesels, but neither lists the P300e plug-in hybrid with seven seats.
Best for Families who tow and need two occasional child seats
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The Land Rover Defender 7-seater layout on the 110 is called 5+2, with two extra seats behind the usual five. Land Rover's spec sheet confirms it for the D250 diesel and Auto Express and carwow list seven-seat D350 diesels, but no price is published for the option, so ask a dealer for a quote.
The third row is for children: Land Rover's figures give it 517mm of legroom against 975mm in the middle row. With all seven seats in use the boot holds 160 litres (dry), and the 5+2 car is rated to tow 3,495kg braked, almost the same as the five-seater.
Land Rover Defender 110 specifications
| Body | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5, 6 or 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 160 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 743 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 1,826 litres |
| Third row suits | Children |
| Isofix points | 2 (outer seats in row 2) |
| Length | 4,758mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 2,008mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2,105mm |
| Height | 1,972mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,022mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic only |
| Towing, braked | 3,495kg |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars (2020) |
Land Rover Defender 110 boot space
- 7 seats up
- 160L
- 5 seats up
- 743L
- Maximum
- 1,826L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 160 litres, the 7th smallest of the 29 SUVs with a published boot figure and 80 litres less than the median. With five seats in use the boot holds 743 litres, rising to a maximum of 1,826 litres.
Land Rover publishes 'dry' figures and larger 'wet' ones measured as if the boot were filled with liquid; the dry numbers are the better guide and the ones we compare. On that basis, 160 litres with all seven seats up holds little more than a few soft bags, while 743 litres with the third row folded is a good five-seat boot.
Choosing 5+2 also trims the five-seat boot, as a five-seat 110 has 786 litres (dry) behind the middle row. Our 7-seater boot space comparison puts those figures in context.
How it is measured Land Rover 'dry' figures for a 110 with 5+2 seats (D250 Standard spec sheet); its 'wet' figures are 231, 916 and 2,233 litres. carwow quotes the same 160 and 743 litres. A five-seat 110 has 786 litres dry behind row 2.
Land Rover Defender 110 dimensions
- Length
- 4,758mm4.76m · 15ft 7in
- Width
- 2,008mm2.01m · 6ft 7in
- Height
- 1,972mm1.97m · 6ft 6in
Wheelbase 3,022mmLength 4,758mmHeight 1,972mmWidth 2,008mmMirrors 2,105mm
At 4,758mm (4.76m, 15ft 7in) long, the Defender 110 is 116mm shorter than the median SUV, and the joint 9th shortest of the 37 SUVs we track. It is 2,008mm wide without mirrors (2,105mm with them) and 1,972mm tall. The wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is 3,022mm.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsChildren
Land Rover's 5+2 figures give the third row 517mm of legroom, against 975mm in the middle row, with 1,041mm of headroom. carwow rates seats six and seven as best for children and says getting in takes some agility, as the opening is small and the car sits high. Drive also finds headroom fine but legroom tighter than in the second row.
The 5+2 seats are for children. With a small opening and a tall car to climb into, the back row suits nimble school-age children rather than older relatives. Isofix is confirmed only on the outer middle-row seats, so plan for child seats in the middle row.
If adults will use the back row, see our guide to 7-seaters with the most third-row space.
- Seat
- Isofix point
- Best for children
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
2Isofix points
The Defender 110 has two Isofix points: outer seats in row 2.
Engines and fuel economy
Gearbox: automatic only.
| Version | Fuel | Power | Gearbox | Seven seats | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D250 | Diesel | 249PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| D350 | Diesel | 350PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| P380 | Petrol | 380PS | Automatic | Not published | Not published |
| P540 V8 | Petrol | 537PS | Automatic | Not published | Not published |
| P300e | Plug-in hybrid | 300PS | Automatic | No | 31 miles |
Land Rover Defender 110 price
Land Rover UK lists the Defender 110 from £62,915 on the road, and its D250 Standard spec sheet (which showed £62,795) covers both 5 and 5+2 seat cars, but the extra cost of the 5+2 option could not be verified, so no seven-seat price is given.
Prices checked October 2026.
Safety and recalls
5 stars from Euro NCAP, tested in 2020.
DVSA recalls
The DVSA lists 16 recalls for the Defender 110. The latest 10:
26 June 2026 · Ref R/2026/241 · 36,808 vehicles
AJ20-D6 Idler Pulley Clash
A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor can lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles.
Remedy: Vehicles will have the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley replaced.
Built 3 June 2024 to 18 April 2026
19 June 2026 · Ref R/2026/245 · 93,330 vehicles
Driver’s Airbag Potential Non-Deployment
A concern has been identified where the connector to the driver’s airbag at the clockspring may experience fretting corrosion over time. This can lead to an increased resistance in the driver’s airbag circuit potentially resulting in the airbag failing to deploy when requested to do so. An airbag which fails to deploy as-intended will increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Vehicles will have a protective lubricant gel applied to the driver’s airbag connector terminals.
Built 2 April 2019 to 4 June 2026
12 June 2026 · Ref R/2025/553 · 84 vehicles
E-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV Traction Battery Fire Risk
Vehicles have experienced thermal overload which may manifest in smoke or fire that may occur underneath the rear of the vehicle where the high voltage traction battery is located. The root cause is not yet known and investigations are continuing. A vehicle thermal overload condition such as fire or smoke can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle as well as property damage.
Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected by the retailer and as required at-risk battery packs will be replaced.
Built 1 October 2020 to 25 August 2025
12 June 2026 · Ref R/2026/177 · 32 vehicles
Defender and Discovery 2026 Model Year Fuel Tank Wall Thickness
A concern has been identified where the fuel tank wall thickness may be below design specification near the inlet check valve. A fuel tank with a thinner-than-designed wall may not perform adequately in the event of a crash leading to increased risk of fuel spillage and potentially fire.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced.
Built 20 January 2026 to 30 January 2026
31 March 2026 · Ref R/2026/115 · 982 vehicles
Defender Third Row Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket
On affected vehicles a concern has been identified where the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket may contain a weld stud of insufficient ISO strength due to material contamination at the supplier. An insufficiently strong weld stud in this position could result in the safety restraint system not functioning correctly in the event of a crash increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Vehicles will have the third-row lower seat belt anchorage bracket replaced.
Built 11 March 2025 to 25 March 2026
4 March 2025 · Ref R/2025/065 · 20 vehicles
Defender P425 Dynamic Mode Stability
Affected vehicles have had an incorrect set of settings in Dynamic Mode. Dynamic Mode therefore does not provide adequate stability suspension stiffness nor provide adequate stability control system operation thereby increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Vehicles will have dynamic mode disabled.
Built 1 July 2024 to 24 January 2025
14 June 2024 · Ref R/2024/255 · 599 vehicles
AJ20-D6 and AJ20-P6 Engine Oil Filter Housing Cracked
On affected vehicles the incorrect specification of plastic was used to manufacture the oil filter housing. This housing may over time and with vehicle use crack. This could result in oil under pressure leaking and coming into contact with hot components of the engine which may result in a fire. Additionally oil may leak onto the road surface posing a skid hazard.
Remedy: Replace the oil filter housing complete with filter and associated O-rings.
Built 3 December 2020 to 27 February 2024
27 March 2024 · Ref R/2024/100 · 0 vehicles
AJ20-D6 Fuel Injector Clamp Cracked
A concern has been identified where the clamps used to secure the fuel injectors into the cylinder head on certain AJ20-D6 engines may crack allowing the injector to come loose. This loose injector could become unseated allowing fuel to be pushed past the injector seal from the combustion chamber or the fuel feed system.
Remedy: A fuel leak in this area could result in fuel spill onto hot engine components which may result in a fire.
Built 27 November 2023 to 27 November 2023
15 March 2024 · Ref R/2024/145 · 15,408 vehicles
Security Enhancement
For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
Remedy: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.
Built 17 July 2019 to 19 January 2022
14 March 2024 · Ref R/2024/147 · 47,815 vehicles
Security Enhancement
For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
Remedy: The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk.
Built 2 April 2019 to 27 February 2024
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Land Rover Defender 110 verdict: pros and cons
Our verdict The Defender 110 can carry seven, but the optional 5+2 third row suits children and leaves 160 litres (dry) of boot space. Land Rover publishes no seven-seat price and the plug-in hybrid is not listed with seven seats, so confirm the exact version with a dealer before choosing it over a roomier seven-seater.
Pros
- Rated to tow 3,495kg braked as a 5+2
- 743-litre (dry) boot with the third row folded
- Five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2020
Cons
- 517mm of third-row legroom, so it suits children only
- No seven-seat price published, and no seven-seat plug-in hybrid
- 160 litres (dry) of boot space with all seven seats up
Good to know
- Land Rover's D250 Standard spec sheet rates the 5+2 at 3,495kg braked towing and the five-seater at 3,500kg, while Auto Express gives 3,000kg for plug-in hybrids (Land Rover UK, Auto Express)
- The 110 is 4,758mm long without its spare wheel and 5,018mm with it; width is 2,008mm with mirrors folded, and height is 1,972mm on coil springs or 1,967mm on air suspension (Land Rover UK)
- The P300e plug-in hybrid's 15.4kWh battery sits under the boot floor, and Land Rover fits that powertrain only to the 110 (Auto Express)
- Auto Express's price list includes seven-seat D250 and D350 diesels but shows the P300e plug-in hybrid only with five or six seats, and carwow lists the P300e only as a five-seat S (Auto Express, carwow)
- An optional front jump seat can take the place of the centre console (Auto Express, carwow)
- The five-star Euro NCAP score dates from the car's 2020 launch, so Auto Express expects a retest to be needed soon (Auto Express)
Practicality
Measure your garage with the spare wheel in mind: the 110 is 4,758mm long without it and 5,018mm with it, and 1,972mm tall on coil springs or 1,967mm on air suspension. An optional front jump seat can replace the centre console, giving a six-seat layout with three across the front.
The five-star Euro NCAP rating dates from the car's 2020 launch, and Auto Express expects a retest soon. See the rest of the Land Rover 7-seater range before you decide.
Alternatives to the Land Rover Defender 110
Land Rover Defender 110 FAQs
How big is the Land Rover Defender 110 boot with all seven seats up?
160 litres with all seven seats in use, 743 litres with five seats in use and a maximum of 1,826 litres.
How long is the Land Rover Defender 110?
The Land Rover Defender 110 is 4,758mm long (4.76m, 15ft 7in), 2,008mm wide without its mirrors and 1,972mm tall.
How many Isofix points does the Land Rover Defender 110 have?
Two: outer seats in row 2.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Land Rover Defender 110?
Not comfortably. The third row is best kept for children.
Is there a hybrid or electric Land Rover Defender 110 7-seater?
No. With seven seats the Land Rover Defender 110 is sold with diesel power only.
How much does the seven-seat Defender 110 cost?
We could not verify what the 5+2 option adds. Land Rover lists a starting price for the Defender 110, and its D250 Standard spec sheet covers both five-seat and 5+2 cars, but neither shows a separate price for the third row, so ask a dealer to quote the exact version you want.
Which Defender 110 engines can have seven seats?
Land Rover's spec sheet confirms 5+2 seating for the entry D250 Standard diesel, and Auto Express and carwow both list seven-seat D350 diesels. The P300e plug-in hybrid is listed only with five or six seats, and we could not confirm whether the current P380 and P540 V8 petrols take the third row.
If you want seven seats, a diesel is the safe choice: confirm the exact version with a Land Rover dealer before you order.
How much can the seven-seat Defender 110 tow?
Land Rover's D250 Standard spec sheet rates the 5+2 at 3,495kg braked, against 3,500kg for the five-seater, so the third row costs almost nothing in towing ability. Auto Express gives 3,000kg for plug-in hybrids.
Sources Land Rover UK, Drive (formerly Honest John), Auto Express, carwow, DVSA
