The LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 (2022-25) 5DR SUV 3.0D MHEV 300 DPFR SS EU6 X-DYNAMIC HSE 8 SEAT AUTO8 is a large, premium eight-seat SUV blending rugged looks with family comfort. In the UK, it occupies the spacious, high-priced end of the market, with more passenger room than most rivals. mycarcheck.com records 393 checks across 195 VINs. The average private-sale valuation is £69,800, with 34,000 miles recorded and 4,000 average annual mileage. The average previous-keeper figure is just 0.35, although individual vehicle histories differ. Eight seats suit larger families and group travel, while the automatic diesel is well matched to long journeys. Against luxury seven-seat SUVs such as the BMW X7, the Defender 130 offers a more rugged character and genuine off-road ability, with a commanding, comfortable drive. Its imposing size, premium price and running costs are worth weighing up, especially if most trips involve crowded town streets and parking.