UK Vehicle Recall Check
Land Rover is one of the UK's most iconic and most exported brands, built in the West Midlands and shipped worldwide. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file for your Defender, Discovery, Range Rover or Evoque.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Land Rover has issued a steady cadence of UK safety recalls in recent years, covering a wide range of areas including high-voltage battery checks on the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrids, door-latch and seatbelt-pretensioner programmes, and various Discovery Sport and Evoque airbag campaigns. Because Land Rovers are kept for many years and trade hands often through specialist independents, recall letters frequently miss the current keeper. A quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a Land Rover Retailer, free of charge regardless of vehicle age.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Land Rover? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Land Rover, including the Defender, Defender 90, Defender 110, Defender 130, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, Freelander and Freelander 2. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
High-voltage battery inspection campaign on plug-in hybrid models, addressing a potential fault that could in rare cases lead to a battery-related thermal event.
New-generation Defender campaigns covering rear seatbelt anchorage and powertrain software, requiring a free workshop visit.
Door-latch recall covering a potential failure that could result in a door not remaining fully closed under specific conditions.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Land Rover safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | RANGE ROVER | Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid Battery Capacity |
| Apr 2026 | RANGE ROVER SPORT | Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid Battery Capacity |
| Mar 2026 | DEFENDER | Defender Third Row Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket |
| Feb 2026 | RANGE ROVER SPORT | Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Samsung PHEV Battery Cell Degradation |
| Feb 2026 | RANGE ROVER | Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Samsung PHEV Battery Cell Degradation |
| Jan 2026 | RANGE ROVER EVOQUE | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Inappropriate Passenger Airbag Deployment |
| Oct 2025 | RANGE ROVER | Gear Shift Module Moisture Ingress |
| Oct 2025 | RANGE ROVER EVOQUE | Gear Shift Module Moisture Ingress |
| Oct 2025 | DISCOVERY SPORT | Gear Shift Module Moisture Ingress |
| Oct 2025 | RANGE ROVER SPORT | Gear Shift Module Moisture Ingress |
| Aug 2025 | RANGE ROVER | Range Rover (L405) Front Suspension Knuckle Crack – Incorrect Repair |
| Aug 2025 | DISCOVERY SPORT | Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) Software Update |
| Aug 2025 | RANGE ROVER EVOQUE | Electric Power Inverter Converter B (EPICB) Software Update |
| Jun 2025 | DISCOVERY | Discovery (L319) and Range Rover Sport (L320) Tow Ball Detachment |
| Jun 2025 | RANGE ROVER SPORT | Discovery (L319) and Range Rover Sport (L320) Tow Ball Detachment |
| May 2025 | RANGE ROVER EVOQUE | AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak - Incorrectly Repaired |
| May 2025 | DISCOVERY SPORT | AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak - Incorrectly Repaired |
| May 2025 | RANGE ROVER VELAR | AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak - Incorrectly Repaired |
| May 2025 | RANGE ROVER EVOQUE | Security Guidance |
| May 2025 | DISCOVERY SPORT | Security Guidance |
Every Land Rover check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Land Rover Defender
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Land Rover Defender
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Land Rover vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Any UK-registered Land Rover Defender — classic L316 (up to 2016) or the new L663 (from 2020) — is covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check.
Yes. PHEV-specific recalls (high-voltage battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain) appear in the same report as conventional safety recalls. Range Rover PHEV and Range Rover Sport PHEV are covered.
No. Jaguar is the sister brand within JLR but has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Jaguar page for any UK-registered Jaguar — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Land Rover is part of JLR (Tata Motors). Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Land Rover maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.