UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Land Rover Defender for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
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.
Recall campaigns for the Land Rover Defender can span multiple model years, and because used Land Rover vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Land Rover dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
New-generation Defender campaigns covering rear seatbelt anchorage and powertrain software, requiring a free workshop visit.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Land Rover Defender. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | DEFENDER | Defender Third Row Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Bracket |
| Mar 2025 | DEFENDER | Defender 90” Classic Works LP Fuel Line Clash to Bracket |
| Mar 2025 | DEFENDER | Defender P425 Dynamic Mode Stability |
| Jun 2024 | DEFENDER | AJ20-D6 and AJ20-P6 Engine Oil Filter Housing Cracked |
| May 2024 | DEFENDER | Land Rover Defender Incorrect Brake Pipe Routing |
| Mar 2024 | DEFENDER | AJ20-D6 Fuel Injector Clamp Cracked |
| Mar 2024 | DEFENDER | Security Enhancement |
| Mar 2024 | DEFENDER | Security Enhancement |
| Oct 2023 | DEFENDER | On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible. |
| Aug 2023 | DEFENDER | FRONT AXLE CASING MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE |
| Jun 2023 | DEFENDER 130 | On affected vehicles there is an issue involving the seat latch in the area of the third row of seats for where injury in the event of an incident cannot be ruled out. |
| May 2023 | DEFENDER | For certain 2023 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Land Rover Range Rover Range Rover Sport Range Rover Velar Discovery and Defender vehicles a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn t been fully drilled. As a result the oil channel could be blocked leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system. |
| May 2023 | DEFENDER | On affected vehicles there is a risk where the water pump pully drive belt can become damaged leading to detachment or destruction. Where water pump pully drive is lost this leads to a loss coolant flow in the engine. |
| Aug 2022 | DEFENDER | DAMAGED FRONT SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR |
| Oct 2021 | DEFENDER | FRONT PASSENGER SEATS MISSING OCCUPANCY DETECTION SENSOR SYSTEM |
| Aug 2021 | DEFENDER 90 | THE FRONT SEAT TRACK END STOP BRACKET MAY BE DEFORMED |
| Apr 2021 | DEFENDER | THE FIXINGS CONNECTING THE EXHAUST DOWNPIPE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE VALUE |
| Jul 2017 | DEFENDER | SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID |
| Feb 2015 | DEFENDER | BRAKING IMBALANCE MAY MAKE VEHICLE UNSTABLE |
| Nov 2014 | DEFENDER | FRONT WHEEL MAY DETACH |
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 Defender 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.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Land Rover.
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.