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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Land Rover
The current Defender (chassis code L663) reinvented an icon: where the original was a body-on-frame farm tool, the modern car is a monocoque all-aluminium SUV with air suspension, real off-road hardware and a premium cabin.
Model profile
This page covers the L663 generation, on sale since 2020. It launched as the four-door Defender 110, quickly joined by the short two-door Defender 90 and, from 2023, the long eight-seat Defender 130. A high-performance Defender OCTA sits at the top of the range.
Powertrain and equipment
US Defenders are petrol. The entry P300 uses a 2.0-litre turbo four (296 hp). The popular P400 pairs a 3.0-litre inline-six with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and an electric supercharger for 395 hp and strong, smooth response.
Body styles are 90 (two-door), 110 (four-door) and 130 (long, three-row). Trims in the US include S, SE, X-Dynamic, the luxurious X and various special editions, with options such as the Explorer and Adventure accessory packs, off-road tyres, electronic rear differential and towing gear.
Vehicle selection
Supply has grown steadily since 2020. Typical import candidates are 2021-2024 P400 110s with 15,000 to 60,000 miles, plus a smaller pool of 90s and V8 cars. Because the Defender is a lifestyle SUV, many US examples are lightly used and richly optioned.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): SUV; 90 / 110 / 130 body lengths |
|---|---|
| Seating | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): 5 to 8 (body dependent) |
| Length (110) | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): approx. 5,018 mm |
| Kerb weight (110) | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): approx. 2,300 kg |
| Engine | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): 3.0 L inline-6 turbo, 48V mild hybrid |
|---|---|
| Output | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): 395 hp / 406 lb-ft |
| Other engines | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): 2.0 L P300; 5.0 L V8 (~518 hp) |
| Transmission | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): 8-speed ZF automatic |
| Drive | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): Permanent AWD, 2-speed transfer case |
| Fuel | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): Petrol |
| Platform | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): D7x all-aluminium monocoque |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): Electronic air (most trims) |
| 0-100 km/h (P400) | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): approx. 6.1 s |
| Wading depth | Typical figure (Defender 110 P400): approx. 900 mm |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The L663 is far more refined than the old Defender but is a complex, technology-heavy vehicle. Early cars had Pivi Pro software glitches, occasional connectivity dropouts and 12-volt battery drain from systems staying awake; updates addressed much of this, so a car on current software is preferable.
Germany and Europe
US Defenders use amber-integrated indicators, a rear cluster without a separate rear fog lamp, and mph instruments. Headlights follow the US beam pattern.
Typical work: adding a rear fog lamp, adapting or replacing headlights to the ECE pattern, and documenting the odometer conversion from miles.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Later L663 cars on current software are much improved over early examples. Prioritise a documented dealer history and confirmed updates.
The P400 inline-six is the all-round pick; the P300 is the value entry; the V8 and OCTA are for buyers who want maximum performance.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
No; it follows the same process. It is simply rarer on the US used market than the 110.
Yes, provided it is fault-free and holds height correctly; a leaking system should be repaired first.
US maps ship by default; European navigation and connected services can normally be configured during preparation.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven mainly by ocean freight and inspection scheduling.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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